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Mechanicsburg Man Injured In Route 15 Crash: Police Mechanicsburg Man Injured In Route 15 Crash: Police
Mechanicsburg Man Injured In Route 15 Crash: Police A Mechanicsburg man was injured in a two-vehicle crash on US Route 15 North near the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Upper Allen police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The collision happened when the driver of a gray Toyota Prius attempted to merge onto Route 15 North from East Winding Hill Road on Saturday, Dec. 7, according to investigators. The Prius struck a blue Chevrolet Sonic during the merge, police detailed in the release. The driver of the Prius, identified as a Mechanicsburg resident, was taken to the hospital by Lower Allen EMS for treatment of his injuries. His condition has not been d…
Lanes Closed After Truck Jackknifes On Route 53 Lanes Closed After Truck Jackknifes On Route 53
Lanes Closed After Truck Jackknifes On Route 53 A jackknifed tractor trailer has snarled traffic on Route 53 in Morris County on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 10. At 8:18 a.m., a tractor trailer jackknifed on Route 53 northbound in the area of Route 80 in Denville Township, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed, NJDOT said.
Teaneck Driver, 35, Charged In Deadly Cedar Lane Hit-Run Crash: Police Teaneck Driver, 35, Charged In Deadly Cedar Lane Hit-Run Crash: Police
Teaneck Driver, 35, Charged In Deadly Cedar Lane Hit-Run Crash: Police The girlfriend of a Teaneck man is partially to thank for his arrest in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 70-year-old woman lat month, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. Jevon M. Bryant, of Teaneck, is accused of hitting Bernardita Garcia, 70, of Englewood, just before 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Teaneck police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a pedestrian lying in the roadway on Cedar Lane near Lincoln Place. There, officers found Garcia, who was taken to Holy Name Hospital, whe…
CT Teen Was Going 102 MPH Before I-84 Southington Wreck That Killed Grandmother, Police Say CT Teen Was Going 102 MPH Before I-84 Southington Wreck That Killed Grandmother, Police Say
CT Teen Was Going 102 MPH Before I-84 Southington Wreck That Killed Grandmother, Police Say A 19-year-old Connecticut man was charged this week with killing a 58-year-old woman in a February crash on I-84, authorities said. Maxwell Nemec, of Cheshire, is charged with second-degree manslaughter, reckless driving, and misconduct with a motor vehicle, Connecticut State Police said on Friday, Dec. 6. Nemec was driving a 2014 Nissan Juke eastbound on I-84 on Feb. 15 in Southington shortly after 6:45 p.m. Witnesses told troopers that Nemec was speeding in the left lane when he came up behind Lesley Petrafassi's BMW near Exit 31, a police report said.  Nemec merged into the center…
Driver Killed In Head-On Crash On Patriot Highway In Spotsylvania Driver Killed In Head-On Crash On Patriot Highway In Spotsylvania
Driver Killed In Head-On Crash On Patriot Highway In Spotsylvania A Spotsylvania man was killed in a tragic head-on collision Thursday afternoon after his truck veered into oncoming traffic, authorities said. The crash occurred around 1:40 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the area of Patriot Highway and Orchard Ridge Drive, according to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado, driven by William Aimino, was traveling northbound when it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a 2005 International flatbed truck. Aimino, who was wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the flat…
Turnersville Man, 79, Struck By SUV, Killed On Washington Township Road: Police Turnersville Man, 79, Struck By SUV, Killed On Washington Township Road: Police
Turnersville Man, 79, Struck By SUV, Killed On Washington Township Road: Police A man was killed when he was hit by an SUV while walking along a road in Gloucester County, authorities said. The 79-year-old Turnersville man in the crash on Thursday, Dec. 5, the Washington Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the scene on the eastbound side of Ganttown Road at around 5:14 p.m. Investigators said a blue Kia Sportage struck the pedestrian, who was walking in the roadway. The Glendora woman who drove the SUV remained at the scene and was cooperating fully with the investigation. The pedestrian was rushed to Jefferson …
Head-On I-495 Crash In Mansfield Sends 3 To Hospital Head-On I-495 Crash In Mansfield Sends 3 To Hospital
Head-On I-495 Crash In Mansfield Sends 3 To Hospital A head-on, multi-car crash Thursday morning, Dec. 5, sent three people to the hospital and forced police to shut down several lanes on I-495, authorities said.  Massachusetts State Police said the crash happened just before 9:30 a.m. in Mansfield. A northbound vehicle veered into the southbound lane and collided with an oncoming car head-on. Three vehicles were involved in the crash.  Firefighters had to cut two drivers out of their vehicles so paramedics could take them to area hospitals. Authorities did not release any information on their conditions.  Police have shut dow…
Flash Freeze, Snow Squalls To Hit PA: PennDOT Implements Restrictions, Crews On Patrol Flash Freeze, Snow Squalls To Hit PA: PennDOT Implements Restrictions, Crews On Patrol
Flash Freeze, Snow Squalls To Hit PA: PennDOT Implements Restrictions, Crews On Patrol PennDOT is preparing for a dangerous winter storm set to bring snow squalls, icy roads, and potential flash freeze conditions across Pennsylvania starting early Thursday, Dec. 5. Crews will begin road patrols as early as midnight in some areas, and vehicle restrictions will go into effect to ensure safety. Early Patrols and No Pretreatment Crews in Dauphin County will begin operations at 12 a.m., with other counties in the region starting patrols at 4 a.m., according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Due to forecasts predicting initial rainfall, PennDOT will not pretreat roads, a…
ROPE RESCUE: Car Plunges Down Icy Embankment In Wassaic ROPE RESCUE: Car Plunges Down Icy Embankment In Wassaic
ROPE Rescue: Car Plunges Down Icy Embankment In Wassaic A person was rescued after their car crashed down an icy embankment in Dutchess County. At approximately 5:30pm Wassaic Fire was dispatched for an auto accident car down an embankment in area of Nelson Hill... Posted by Wassaic Fire Rescue "The Blue Crew" on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 The crash occurred at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the area of Nelson Hill Road and Deep Hill Road on Route 22 in Wassaic, according to the Wassaic Fire Department Blue Crew. The victim was entrapped in the vehicle, and a rope crew from Amenia Fire was called to help Wassaic Fire. After securing the…
New Details Revealed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Putnam Valley That Killed Veteran New Details Revealed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Putnam Valley That Killed Veteran
New Details Revealed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Putnam Valley That Killed Veteran New details are being unveiled about a fiery crash on the Taconic State Parkway in the Hudson Valley that claimed the life of a beloved Army veteran and longtime Westchester firefighter. The crash, which killed 58-year-old Dutchess County resident Michael Fitzgerald of Fishkill, occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, just south of Route 301 in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley, according to the New York State Police. An initial investigation revealed that Fitzgerald had been driving a 2017 Toyota Rav4 southbound when the vehicle left the parkway for unkn…
Woman Killed In Head-On Southeast Crash With Box Truck Woman Killed In Head-On Southeast Crash With Box Truck
Woman Killed In Head-On Southeast Crash With Box Truck A Massachusetts woman was killed when she collided head-on with a box truck on a Hudson Valley road, police said.  The crash occurred on Monday, Dec. 2 at around 8:30 a.m., on John Simpson Road in the Putnam County town of Southeast, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. According to authorities, a southbound Honda CRV crossed over the double yellow line and struck a northbound Isuzu box truck head-on. The driver of the Honda, 82-year-old Worcester County resident Anna Catullo of Shrewsbury, was pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities said.  Meanwhile, …
Fewer Lives Lost: Thanksgiving Traffic Deaths Drop Across Virginia For Third Straight Year Fewer Lives Lost: Thanksgiving Traffic Deaths Drop Across Virginia For Third Straight Year
Fewer Lives Lost: Thanksgiving Traffic Deaths Drop Across Virginia For Third Straight Year Seven people lost their lives in crashes on Virginia roadways over the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday, a significant decrease from previous years, according to Virginia State Police. The five-day period surveyed by officials, which ran from Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 1, saw seven fatal crashes across the state in Bath, Culpeper, Page, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Warren, and Wythe counties, officials said.  It represents an improvement compared to 11 fatalities in 2023 and a steep drop from 19 in 2022. Among the crashes, only two of the victims were confirmed to have been wearing s…
‘He Changed Our Lives’: Friends Mourn 22-Year-Old Northford Man Killed in I-91 Hit-Run Crash ‘He Changed Our Lives’: Friends Mourn 22-Year-Old Northford Man Killed in I-91 Hit-Run Crash
‘He Changed Our Lives’: Friends Mourn 22-Year-Old Northford Man Killed in I-91 Hit-Run Crash Friends of a 22-year-old Connecticut man killed after being run over in a hit-and-run crash on I-91 during the weekend said he was kind and caring, leaving a lasting impact on their lives. Marcellino Phillip Anthony Turcio, of Northford, New Haven County, died in a chain-reaction crash just north of Exit 13 in Wallingford around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, according to Connecticut State Police. A preliminary investigation found that Turcio's Kawasaki motorcycle crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer, throwing him onto the asphalt, State Police said. Another vehicle then struck Turcio …
Thanksgiving Day Crash Sends Driver To Hospital After Vehicle Plunges Off Hutch Thanksgiving Day Crash Sends Driver To Hospital After Vehicle Plunges Off Hutch
Thanksgiving Day Crash Sends Driver To Hospital After Vehicle Plunges Off Hutch A Thanksgiving Day crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County left a driver hospitalized after their vehicle veered off the roadway into a wooded area, according to authorities. The incident happened just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, prompting a large emergency response from fire departments in Purchase and Port Chester, as well as EMS teams from Port Chester and Rye Brook. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle deep in the woods, requiring stabilization and extrication efforts to free the trapped driver, according to the Purchase Fire Department. To assist w…
Charles County Launches 'Drive Sober' Campaign With Free Uber Rides, Holiday Safety Push Charles County Launches 'Drive Sober' Campaign With Free Uber Rides, Holiday Safety Push
Charles County Launches 'Drive Sober' Campaign With Free Uber Rides, Holiday Safety Push The Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) is bringing back its annual “Drive Sober” initiative for the fourth year, aiming to keep impaired drivers off the roads during one of the deadliest times of the year. Running from Nov. 25, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, the program offers holiday revelers an extra incentive to avoid drinking and driving: free or discounted Uber rides. On Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 27), from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning, and again on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), drivers aged 21 and over can use a special Uber code—available on the SAO’s official “Drive Sober” webpage—…
Free Rides, No DUIs: Charles County State's Attorney's Holiday Gift To Drivers Free Rides, No DUIs: Charles County State's Attorney's Holiday Gift To Drivers
Free Rides, No DUIs: Charles County State's Attorney's Holiday Gift To Drivers The Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office is reminding drivers that celebrating responsibly is non-negotiable this holiday season.  Their annual “Drive Sober” initiative is back, aimed at keeping impaired drivers off the roads during one of the year’s deadliest times. Running from Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, the program offers tools to help revelers make safer choices, or else face the music. On Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 27) and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), drivers aged 21 and over can use an Uber code for up to $15 off rides in Charles County, available on the State…
57-Year-Old Critical After SUV Crash In North Bellport 57-Year-Old Critical After SUV Crash In North Bellport
57-Year-Old Critical After SUV Crash In North Bellport A person was critically injured in a crash involving an SUV on Long Island. It happened Tuesday, Nov. 26, at about 1:50 p.m. on Post Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in North Bellport.  Suffolk County Police said a 44-year-old Bellport woman, was driving a 2007 GMC Envoy northbound when she apparently suffered a medical event and struck a bicyclist crossing the road. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old Brookhaven man, was taken to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue in critical condition. Marcano was also transported to the same hospital for evaluation. Two passengers in the SUV were not…
Unidentified Woman Hospitalized After Being Struck On I-95: State Police Unidentified Woman Hospitalized After Being Struck On I-95: State Police
Unidentified Woman Hospitalized After Being Struck On I-95: State Police An unidentified woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on I-95 early Monday, Nov. 25, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers were dispatched at approximately 3:03 a.m. to reports of a pedestrian struck near mile marker 32.0, northbound, near Academy Road in Philadelphia County, authorities said in a release. The woman was found lying in the right lane of the highway with significant injuries. Troopers provided immediate care before she was transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, police said. The driver of the vehicle, who remai…
NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel
NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide surge in law enforcement patrols and safety measures to protect travelers during Thanksgiving week, one of the busiest and riskiest times for road travel. The detail will run through Sunday, Dec. 1 after launching Saturday, Nov. 23. “Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest travel season of the year, and we want everyone to reach their friends and loved ones safely,” Hochul said. “I urge drivers to stay alert, stay sober, and move over when you see vehicles stopped on the side of the road.” In response, New York State officials are rampin…
Van With Creepy Clown Mask Collides With Elmwood Park Patrol Car En Route To Another Crash Van With Creepy Clown Mask Collides With Elmwood Park Patrol Car En Route To Another Crash
Van With Creepy Clown Mask Collides With Elmwood Park Patrol Car En Route To Another Crash An Elmwood Park police car was involved in a collision while responding to a crash Saturday morning, Nov. 23, incident reporter Boyd A. Loving said. Photo(s) of the day, 11/23/2024: A marked Elmwood Park PD patrol vehicle responding to a reported injury-free collision... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Saturday, November 23, 2024 The initial crash was reported at Broadway and East 54th Street in Elmwood Park, prompting local officers to respond to the scene. When officers arrived, they found the crash had actually occurred across the street at 17th St. in Fair Lawn, and involved a whit…
5 Black Bears Struck By Cars This Week Sparking Safety Warning At Delaware Water Gap 5 Black Bears Struck By Cars This Week Sparking Safety Warning At Delaware Water Gap
5 Black Bears Struck By Cars This Week Sparking Safety Warning At Delaware Water Gap A sharp increase in black bear collisions has park officials urging visitors to slow down and stay alert while driving through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. In the past week, five black bears have been struck by vehicles on Route 209, a concerning jump from the park’s usual annual average of just a few incidents, officials said. “Wildlife can be unpredictable; it is your job to give yourself time to react,” park officials said in a statement, emphasizing the importance of watching for wildlife and adhering to posted speed limits. Black bears, the park’s largest residents…
Meadowbrook State Fatal: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Uniondale Crash Meadowbrook State Fatal: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Uniondale Crash
Meadowbrook State Fatal: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Uniondale Crash A woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Long Island. The wreck happened on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Uniondale, north of the Southern State Parkway, at around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. New York State Police said a Toyota Camry was heading northbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, 80-year-old Lillie Carpenter, of Roosevelt, died at the scene, police said. Nobody else was in the vehicle and no other cars were involved. Investigators determined that speed and a wet roadway contributed to the crash. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to c…
CT Man Intentionally Crashed Into His Fiancee At Stratford Shopping Center: Reports CT Man Intentionally Crashed Into His Fiancee At Stratford Shopping Center: Reports
CT Man Intentionally Crashed Into His Fiancee At Stratford Shopping Center: Reports A 34-year-old Connecticut man is accused of intentionally driving into his fiancee in a shopping center parking lot earlier this week and leaving her in critical condition, reports said.  Anthony Assad, of Milford, is charged with first-degree assault, evading responsibility, and reckless driving, NBC Connecticut reported.  Police said Assad sped up as he drove toward the woman in the 150 Barnum Ave. shopping center in Stratford Tuesday morning, Nov. 19, before he crashed into the woman, throwing her onto the Honda's windshield, per the CT Post.  Video shows Assad getti…
Drunk Driver Hits Officer In Head-On Laurel Crash As Police Urge Holiday Safety Drunk Driver Hits Officer In Head-On Laurel Crash As Police Urge Holiday Safety
Drunk Driver Hits Officer In Head-On Laurel Crash As Police Urge Holiday Safety A police officer is recovering after being struck head-on by a drunk driver in a collision that underscores the dangers of impaired driving, authorities said. The officer is back home and recovering following a head-on crash involving an intoxicated driver while on duty late Wednesday night, according to authorities. The collision, which left the officer with injuries requiring hospital treatment, serves as a "stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving," police said. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured. Photos from the scene highlight the severity of the crash, whic…
'Pretty Stupid:' Maplewood Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lambo Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip 'Pretty Stupid:' Maplewood Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lambo Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip
'Pretty Stupid:' Maplewood Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lambo Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip A New Jersey YouTuber is facing backlash after uploading a video where he was seen driving a Lamborghini at 100 mph in a 35 mph zone — a move he now admits was dangerous and inexcusable. Marques Brownlee, a 30-year-old Maplewood native with 19.6 million YouTube followers, posted the video titled "How My Video Gear is Changing!" on Nov. 11. The clip sparked criticism from viewers who called out his reckless behavior behind the wheel. Brownlee addressed the controversy in an apology on X, saying: "Last video I did something pretty stupid. You might've already seen it, but maybe not, so I'll …
PA Mom DUI At Highest Rate Drives On Wrong Side Of Road: Police PA Mom DUI At Highest Rate Drives On Wrong Side Of Road: Police
PA Mom DUI At Highest Rate Drives On Wrong Side Of Road: Police An Ephrata woman has been charged with driving under the influence after police stopped her for driving on the wrong side of the road, according to Lititz Borough police according to a release on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Megan Martin, 35, was pulled over by an officer for driving on the wrong side of the road in the 300 block of East Main Street in Lititz, around 2:23 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, police detailed in the release. Martin reportedly displayed signs of impairment and was asked to perform field sobriety tests before she was taken to the Lititz Borough Police Department, where a breath test…
Car Catches On Fire On Taconic Parkway In Briarcliff Manor Car Catches On Fire On Taconic Parkway In Briarcliff Manor
Car Catches On Fire On Taconic Parkway In Briarcliff Manor An early morning vehicle blaze sent up plenty of smoke on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester.  The fire began on Tuesday, Nov. 12 around 6 a.m. on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Briarcliff Manor, where a vehicle went up in flames, according to the Hawthorne Fire Department, which helped fight the blaze.  Arriving firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire in the parkway's right shoulder.  No injuries were reported. 
22-Year-Old Killed, 32-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition Following Waterbury Crash 22-Year-Old Killed, 32-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition Following Waterbury Crash
22-Year-Old Killed, 32-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition Following Waterbury Crash A 22-year-old Connecticut man was killed and another was hospitalized after a late-night crash in New Haven County, authorities said.  Jayden Gonzalez, of Waterbury, was killed after his car collided with another at the intersection of Baldwin and Lounsbury Streets around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, authorities said.  Paramedics rushed them both to an area hospital, where Gonzalez died of his wounds. The 32-year-old unnamed Waterbury man, who was in the other car, remains in critical but stable condition, police said.  No one else was injured, but two unoccupied parke…
'Fly High': Father Of 3 ID'd As Man Killed In Stamford Motorcycle Crash 'Fly High': Father Of 3 ID'd As Man Killed In Stamford Motorcycle Crash
'Fly High': Father Of 3 ID'd As Man Killed In Stamford Motorcycle Crash A 44-year-old Connecticut man was identified as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash earlier this week, authorities said.  Heber Lopez, of Stamford in Fairfield County, was killed just after midnight on Thursday, Nov. 7, when his motorcycle hit a fence and tree on Long Ridge Road near Brook Run Lane, authorities said. He died at the scene, police said.  Multiple people posted he was nearly at his home when he crashed.  Original Report: Stamford Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash As police investigate what led up to the crash, family and friends have been sharing …
38-Year-Old Severely Injured In Chain-Reaction Central Islip Crash 38-Year-Old Severely Injured In Chain-Reaction Central Islip Crash
38-Year-Old Severely Injured In Chain-Reaction Central Islip Crash One person suffered seriously injuries in a chain-reaction, three-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, in Central Islip. A 38-year-old Medford man was operating a 2015 Honda motorcycle westbound on Suffolk Avenue when the vehicle collided with a 2019 Honda CRV that was turning from Suffolk Avenue to northbound Sycamore Lane. The motorcycle then collided with a 2020 Lexus that was stopped in the southbound lane of Sycamore Lane. The motorcyclist was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious physical …
Drunk Teen Clocked Going 100+ MPH In Harwinton On Route 8: Police Drunk Teen Clocked Going 100+ MPH In Harwinton On Route 8: Police
Drunk Teen Clocked Going 100+ MPH In Harwinton On Route 8: Police A 19-year-old Connecticut man was busted going more than 100 miles per hour while intoxicated in Litchfield County last week, authorities said.  Jack Reynolds, of Harwinton in Litchfield County, was arrested and charged with having a weapon in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs under 21 years of age, and failure to maintain proper lane, Connecticut State Police said.  Troopers clocked Reynolds at 109 mph in a 65 mph zone around 1:10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct 30, on Route 8 in Litchfield, authorities said.  The trooper got behind …