Preventable Tragedies
Multiple injuries reported after multi-vehicle crash on I-90
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Multiple people were injured after a crash Monday night that involved a tractor trailer and a number of passenger vehicles. At about 11:09 p.m., State Police responded to the report of a multi car crash on I-90 westbound in the area of exit 6A. The investigation has determined a vehicle traveling westbound on I-90 stopped to assist a disabled vehicle on the left side shoulder. State Police say that while the driver of the assisting vehicle was out of the vehicle, they were struck by an unknown passing vehicle that did not stop.
Read More1 man dead after crash into disabled vehicle on I-96 near I-94, police say
One person is dead in the aftermath of a crash into a disabled car on Interstate 96 in Metro Detroit, Michigan State Police said. Troopers said the fatal crash happened after a passerby had taken two children, ages 4 and 8, out of the disabled car, but the driver was still inside. The initial crash happened shortly before 8:50 p.m. Sunday on eastbound I-96 near Warren Avenue in Wayne County. A 34-year-old man was driving a Hyundai, merging from I-94 onto I-96, police said.
Read More65-Year-Old Man Injured in Alarming Pedestrian Crash on Highway 110 near Seacliff Ventura County, CA
Injuries Reported in Ventura County Pedestrian Accident on Highway 110 near Seacliff VENTURA COUNTY, CA (March 22, 2026) – Thursday morning, a 65-year-old man sustained injuries in an alarming pedestrian crash on Highway 110 near Seacliff. The incident happened at about 6:07 a.m. on Highway 110 near Seacliff. Dispatchers received calls about a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on northbound Highway 101 near Seacliff, according to the CHP.
Read MoreMan dies after crashing into stopped car near Eureka
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A man died Saturday night after crashing into a stopped car. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, shortly after 9 p.m., a 2022 Dodge Ram 2500 was stopped at the gore point of North Outer Road and Interstate 44 heading west. The driver of the Dodge was repairing the car and an attached tow unit. While doing so, a 2018 Chevrolet Impala heading west hit the towed unit of the Dodge.
Read MoreMan hit, killed while running across North Fwy in crash that shut down lanes for 4 hours: Officials
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – A deadly crash shut down all inbound lanes on the North Freeway at 610 North Loop on Sunday morning, officials said. According to investigators, the crash happened at about 4 a.m., and lanes were closed until reopening at 8 a.m. Sgt. Erendira Alejandro told ABC13 a 51-year-old man in a Cadillac was parked on the right shoulder, facing the wrong way, when he got out of his car and ran toward the HOV lane.
Read MoreNorth Jersey man dead after vehicle hits tractor trailer on Route 287
A Wharton man died after he crashed into a tractor trailer parked on the shoulder of Route 287 in Morristown early on Sunday, March 22. Attem Petiukh, 37, was driving a Honda SUV on 287 North in Morristown shortly after 4 a.m. While negotiating a left curve in the road, Petiukh crashed into the back of a tractor trailer parked on the right shoulder, according to a preliminary investigation by the New Jersey State Police, who responded to the accident.
Read MoreBig rig rollover crash causes deadly pileup along I-10 where TxDOT recently increased speed limit
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – One person is dead, and two people were critically hurt after a rollover crash shut down a portion of I-10 in Chambers County on Thursday morning, according to officials. DPS has identified the victim as a 75-year-old man from Louisiana. At least seven others had what are being described as non-life-threatening injuries. In total, 10 vehicles were involved. DPS said the crash occurred around 8 a.m. on Thursday, when multiple vehicles slowed or stopped due to an existing crash.
Read MoreVentura man hospitalized with major injuries after being hit by a truck while changing his tire on the shoulder of northbound Highway 101 Thursday
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 65-year-old Ventura man was hit by another driver while trying to change his tire on the shoulder of northbound Highway 101 Thursday morning. On March 19, around 6:07 a.m., dispatchers began receiving calls about a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on northbound Highway 101, just north of Seacliff stated a press release from the California Highway Patrol-Ventura Area (CHP). According to the CHP, it was determined that a 65-year-old Ventura man had pulled over to the right shoulder towards the end of the Seacliff on-ramp, before exiting his vehicle and starting to change his tire.
Read MoreWATCH: Florida deputy makes narrow escape as truck hits patrol car during traffic stop on I-4
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida deputy made a narrow escape on Tuesday when a passing open car hauler hit the side of his patrol car during a traffic stop, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. Body camera footage shows the deputy conducting a traffic stop on I-4. He began walking to his patrol car when a truck hit the driver’s side of the car. A deputy talked to the driver of the truck, who struggled to understand him due to a language barrier.
Read More40 vehicles involved in crash on I-81 in Oswego County
RICHLAND, N.Y. — The New York State Police is investigating a crash involving around 40 vehicles in the Town of Richland, Oswego County, N.Y., on Tuesday afternoon. The state police said the crash occurred on I-81 southbound between Exit 126 toward Pulaski, N.Y. and Exit 131 toward Tinker Tavern. Multiple tractor-trailers are involved. The police said drivers should expect “significant delays.” I-81 southbound between the Pulaski exit is closed so that emergency vehicles can respond to the scene.
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