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Ohio trucker killed in northeast Nevada crash
WELLS, Nev. (KOLO) -A truck driver died Feb. 8 in a crash on Interstate 80 about 2 miles east of Wells in northeast Nevada, the Nevada State Police said. Edwin Jones, 41, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was driving a 2021 Kenworth tractor-trailer west on I-80 when it crashed into the trailer of another tractor-trailer that was on the right shoulder, NSP said. The trailer from the disabled vehicle was partly on the highway.
Read MoreSeries of crashes leads to 2 injured on I-255 in Cahokia Heights
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS (KMOV) – Two people were taken to the hospital after they were injured in a series of crashes on Northbound I-255 in Cahokia Heights. Police said two vehicles were parked on the side of the highway when another vehicle hit one that was parked off the highway, causing one of the cars to run into a pedestrian. A car on the side of the roadway was then pushed into oncoming traffic and struck in a separate crash.
Read MoreThree Injured in Crash with Overturned 18-Wheeler on I-94 near Northfield, WI
Northfield, WI – March 1, 2022, three people were injured in a collision with an overturned tractor-trailer on Interstate 94 near Northfield. Authorities say the incident happened around 2:40 a.m. on westbound I-94 near mile marker 97. Preliminary investigation suggests that a commercial 18-wheeler lost control and overturned on the roadway, blocking both westbound lanes. Shortly afterward an SUV crashed into the overturned truck. Three people were injured in the crash; two were airlifted to area hospitals and one was transported by ambulance.
Read MoreSteven Beck, Aaron Martin Injured in Multi-Truck Accident in Muhlenberg County, KY
Muhlenberg County, KY – February 24, 2022, Steven Beck and Aaron Martin were injured due to an accident where multiple trucks crashed on the highway. Authorities reported that the crash took place at around 5:30 a.m. along the Western Kentucky Parkway near mile marker 65. According to officials, a UPS truck traveling along the roadway lost control on the icy roads, hit the Green River Bridge, and came to a stop on westbound lanes.
Read MoreMan who survived crash is hit and killed when he gets out of car, Louisiana cops say
A Louisiana man got out of his vehicle after he survived a minor collision in Metairie. Moments later, he was hit by a third vehicle. Chad James, 49, from Thibodaux, died on the scene, Louisiana State Police said in a news release. Manuel Llorens, 60, was traveling in his car on the right lane of the Interstate 10 near Clearview Parkway. At the same time, two cars were stopped on the right shoulder near the Clearview Parkway exit, west of downtown New Orleans.
Read MoreOne person dead after Tesla hit by two vehicles in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The Independence Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a Tesla on Interstate 70 Sunday night. According to police, the Tesla broke down in the westbound center lane of the interstate, west of Little Blue Parkway, when it was struck by two other vehicles. The driver of the Tesla was pronounced dead at the scene and the passenger was taken to the hospital. The driver was identified as 74-year-old Terry Siegel.
Read MoreTruck Driver Killed in Semi-Truck Accident on Florida Turnpike in Miami, FL
Miami, FL – February 26, 2022, one person was killed following an accident where a semi-truck and a box truck collided along the Florida Turnpike. Authorities reported that the crash took place early Saturday in the area of the turnpike and Northwest 41st Street. Preliminary reports indicated that a box truck was disabled along travel lanes of the turnpike. A semi-truck then crashed into that truck, causing it to jackknife.
Read MoreDC man killed during hit-and-run crash involving multiple cars early Saturday
D.C. police are investigating a hit-and-run crash from early Saturday morning that left a man dead. Anthony Shaw, 48, of southeast D.C. was killed when a Chevrolet Malibu hit his Hyundai Accent after he was involved in a crash himself on Southern Ave. The accident happened on the border of the District and Capitol Heights, Maryland. Shaw hit a parked car at about 2:41 a.m. near the intersection with 51st St.
Read MoreWest Memphis firefighter hit by 18-wheeler and killed while helping during crash along interstate
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A West Memphis Firefighter has died in the line of duty after being hit by an 18-wheeler while helping during a traffic accident along the interstate. The West Memphis Fire Department said early Saturday morning, 20-year-old Jason Lang was headed to an EMT clinical training class in Pine Bluff when he stopped to help during a crash along the interstate. They said while helping, he was hit by an 18-wheeler passing by and killed.
Read MoreMissing Georgia man found dead in car wreck, police say
BUENA VISTA, Ga. — UPDATE: Buena Vista Police Chief Faulk says they found JaMarcus Bridges’ vehicle and it looked like it ran off of the road on Highway 26 West. The Marion County coroner identified the victim as Bridges. ORIGINAL POST: Police are asking for the public’s help to find a Georgia man who disappeared after he left his job. Family members say they haven’t heard from JaMarcus Bridges, 23, since Saturday morning.
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