Preventable Tragedies
Death investigation underway after walkers find body in crashed car
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A crash in Jackson County might have killed a 33-year-old man believed to be from Eaton Rapids, according to deputies. The crash happened in Jackson County south of M-60 near McCain Road. It was two people walking in the woods on their property who spotted the wrecked car. Investigators said it appeared the driver of the car lost control on a curve, crossed over the highway and hit several trees before he “crashed deep into the wood line.
Read MoreI-43 crash: Silver Spring ramp pileup due to icy conditions
GLENDALE, Wis. - More than 10 vehicles were involved in an I-43 northbound off-ramp pileup on Friday night, Feb. 23 at Silver Spring Drive. North Shore Fire/Rescue said “extremely icy conditions” were to blame for an initial two-vehicle crash on the ramp. As crews responded to that scene just before 8:30 p.m., more vehicles began to crash and pile up on the ramp – including a car-hauler, which had eight to 10 vehicles in its load.
Read MoreMan was hit and killed on highway after Sunday morning crash in west Fort Worth
One man was hit and killed Sunday morning after a crash on westbound Interstate 20, according to Fort Worth police. The man’s identity will be released by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office after next-of-kin has been notified. Police said the man was in a minor crash with a semi-truck around 6:35 a.m. Sunday at I-20 and Farm Road 1187 in west Fort Worth, near the Interstate 30 split. The man exchanged information with the truck driver and called for a tow truck, but while he was outside he was hit by a third vehicle.
Read More72-year-old woman struck and killed on highway after blowing a tire
ALLENGAN COUNTY, Mich. – A pedestrian was hit and killed on U.S. 131 Thursday night after they stopped on the side of the highway due to a tire issue, Michigan State Police say. At around 7:55 p.m. police were called to the scene just north of Wayland, Mich. where they discovered the driver of a white Buick Lacross was travelling north on the highway when the vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian.
Read More20 vehicles involved in massive line of crashes on US 84 in Jones Co.
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Around 20 vehicles were involved in a massive multi-vehicle crash along U.S. Highway 84 in Jones County Wednesday morning. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports that nine people were injured and were taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance. Jones County emergency officials report several others were evaluated for minor injuries on the scene but declined medical treatment. According to Jones County Fire Council Public Information Officer Dana Bumgardner, Pleasant Ridge; Hebron; Calhoun; Powers and Soso volunteer fire departments responded to the crash shortly after 6:30 a.
Read More1 Killed, 1 Injured After Semi Hits Jackknifed Semi Near Gillette
The Wyoming Highway Patrol says speed may be to blame for a two-vehicle crash that left one trucker dead and another injured. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. last Thursday, Feb. 15, at milepost 19 on Wyoming 50 near Gillette. According to a fatality crash summary, a semi was headed north when the driver lost traction on the icy, snow-covered road and jackknifed, blocking the southbound lane. The driver of a southbound semi then crested the hill and struck the jackknifed semi’s passenger side drive axles, causing the southbound semi’s cargo tank to dislodge and impact the cab.
Read More2 people sent to hospital following multiple crashes on westbound Interstate 84
TREMONTON — The Utah Highway Patrol said two people were sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following several crashes on westbound Interstate 84 in Box Elder County. In all, state troopers said four crashes occurred in the area of milepost 28 because of slick roads. The first crash occurred around 12:13 p.m., which involved a semi and a vehicle. One person was struck outside their vehicle after the first crash and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Read MoreGood Samaritan hospitalized after helping stranded driver
AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — A good Samaritan is recovering in the hospital after helping a stranded driver. He became a victim himself after he was involved in a three-vehicle crash in Aurora. Colorado State Patrol said he was hit by a careless driver while standing outside his vehicle. The situation unfolded around 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 near South Parker Road and Hampden Avenue. Before then, it was a typical night for Christopher Pedroza.
Read MoreMan Exits Disabled Car, Fatally Struck by Passing Motorist on 5 Freeway in Newhall
NEWHALL, CA (February 19, 2024) – Jose Magana Valencia was hit and killed by a vehicle on 5 Freeway in Newhall early Sunday morning on February 18. The fatal crash happened around 2:41 a.m. just south of Highway 14. According to the CHP, Valencia’s 1977 Ford became disabled in the northbound lanes of the freeway north of Balboa Boulevard. He exited his vehicle and was struck by a 1998 Ford, driven by a 36-year-old Inglewood man.
Read MoreDriver Dies In Joliet After Crashing Into Back Of Semi Trailer
JOLIET, IL — A young man from Indiana lost his life on Friday morning on the southern edge of Joliet after his car rear-ended a semi-trailer that was stopped with its hazard lights flashing along Route 53 in the vicinity of the Chicagoland Speedway and West Sharp Road. According to Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English: Officers responded to the southbound lanes of Route 53 north of West Sharp Road for a traffic crash with injuries shortly after 5:30 a.
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