Preventable Tragedies
Nicholas Cyphert Injured in Truck Accident on Ohio Tpk in Beaver Township
Beaver Township, OH — August 15, 2022, 29-year-old Nicholas Cyphert died when a van hit him and his semi-truck on the Ohio Turnpike in Beaver Township. Reports say the incident happened just before 4:00 a.m. on the turnpike near the ramp from Interstate 680. Preliminary investigation suggests Cyphert pulled his big rig over when one of its tires blew out, then exited to make repairs. He completed changing the tire and was walking to the back of the semi-trailer to retrieve his caution triangles when he and the truck were hit by a van passing by on the roadway.
Read MoreDriver killed after disabled pickup truck hit by car on Interstate 30 in Grand Prairie
A pickup driver died Sunday night when the disabled vehicle was hit by a car on Interstate 30 in Grand Prairie, police said Monday. The identity of the deceased will be released by the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office once relatives have been notified. No charges are expected to be filed, but the fatal crash remains under investigation, Grand Prairie police said. Police responded to the collision at about 9:15 p.
Read MoreKenneth Scott, Takoiya Flowers, Gary Plaster Killed in Truck Accident in North Little Rock, AR
North Little Rock, AR – August 13, 2022, Kenneth Scott, Takoiya Flowers, and Gary Plaster were killed due to an accident where. Investigators reported that the crash took place at around 2:46 a.m. along I-430 at the river bridge. It appears that 53-year-old Kenneth Scott, 34-year-old Takoiya Flowers, and 52-year-old Gary Plaster were all in the roadway due to a disabled vehicle. While they were in the roadway, a semi-truck crashed into the disabled vehicle, hitting two of the victims as well who were outside the vehicle.
Read More2 Maryland filmmakers die in Delaware interstate crash
BALTIMORE (AP) — Two Maryland filmmakers known for helping expand commercial advertising and the film and television industry in the Baltimore-Washington area have died in a car accident in Delaware, according to authorities and an associate. Martin Whittier, 37, and Nate Brubaker, 27, died Thursday night after a box truck collided with their car, which Delaware State Police said had become disabled in a lane on a stretch of Interstate 95 near Newark, The Baltimore Sun reported.
Read MoreAll mainlanes open after multiple vehicle crash on US-59 Eastex Fwy at Rankin Rd southbound
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – A multiple vehicle crash on the US-59 Eastex Freeway that sparked a complete road closure at the Rankin Road exit has now been cleared. The crash happened at about 9 a.m. on Sunday on the southbound lanes at 16837 North US-59 at Rankin, HPD said. Two vehicles involved were said to be a gray Ford F-150 and a white Sedan. According to reports, an 18-wheeler hit two stalled vehicles on the freeway.
Read MoreMan killed trying to push disabled car to 405 Freeway shoulder in Irvine
A man was killed while trying to push his disabled vehicle to the shoulder of the northbound 405 Freeway in Irvine following a crash Saturday morning, Aug. 13, authorities said. The California Highway Patrol received reports of a crash involving three to four vehicles along the freeway near Jeffrey Road just past 5:30 a.m., spokesman Officer Anselmo Templado said. Officers found the man lying in the roadway in the two middle northbound lanes, Templado said.
Read MoreJimmie Williams Killed in 3-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 105 in Grimes County, TX
Grimes County, TX — August 10, 2022, 70-year-old Jimmie Williams died in a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 105 in Grimes County. Reports say the incident happened around 1:00 p.m. on Hwy 105 at County Road 417, east of Navasota. Preliminary investigation suggests Williams was driving a Chevrolet Equinox west when he lost control for unknown reasons. The Chevy crossed left of center and spun, then came to rest facing north in the eastbound lane.
Read MoreWoman dies after being struck in disabled vehicle in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On Thursday, the New Orleans Police Department began investigating a fatal car accident on I-10 East on the Twin Span Bridge. According to police, the accident happened near mile marker 257 heading towards Slidell. Police were notified of the crash around 2:30 a.m. Through investigation, the NOPD was able to determine that a disabled vehicle was located in one of the eastbound travel lanes when the driver of another vehicle came from behind and struck the disabled vehicle.
Read MorePedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in west Phoenix, 51st Avenue partially closed
A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on Wednesday morning near 51st Avenue and Encanto Boulevard. Officers responded to the scene around 5:40 a.m. for reports of a crash involving a vehicle and an adult pedestrian, according to a statement from Sgt. Melissa Soliz, a spokesperson with Phoenix police. They were investigating what led to the collision and how many vehicles were involved. The pedestrian, identified as 30-year-old Alberta Lavetta Cons, died from her injuries police said Wednesday afternoon.
Read MoreTrucker Killed in 18-wheeler Accident on I-59 in Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg, MS – August 7, 2022, one person was killed as the result of a multi-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler on I-59. Investigators reported that the crash took place at around 11:00 p.m. along I-59 near Hardy Street. Authorities said that the crash began after a Honda Accord somehow hit an abandoned Toyota 4Runner on southbound lanes. An 18-wheeler then veered off-road where it hit a tree and caught fire.
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