Preventable Tragedies
Woman killed on side of highway remembered as loving cancer survivor
SALT LAKE CITY — A family is grieving after their sister was hit and killed while fixing a flat tire on Thursday. The Utah Highway Patrol said 42-year-old Tiffany Smith was heading east near Bangerter Highway when she stopped on the left side of State Route 201, partially blocking traffic in the left lane. As she was out of the car, another vehicle struck her. “As soon as I found out what had happened, I hugged my kids so tight,” said her sister, Lacy Arnold.
Read MorePedestrian killed in Jefferson County I-59 tractor-trailer crash
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A pedestrian on I-59 was killed in a Jefferson County crash Saturday morning, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. Martin Rodriguez-Ramirez, a 29-year-old from Cullman, was fatally injured when a tractor-trailer struck him on I-59. The crash occurred around 5:15 a.m. about one mile east of Hueytown. Rodriguez-Ramirez was pronounced dead at the scene. After hitting Rodriguez-Ramirez, the tractor-trailer hit the GMC Acadia that Rodriguez-Ramirez was driving but had crashed into a guardrail.
Read More1 Person Dies in Multi-Car Accident on 280 Freeway near Edgewood Road Redwood City, CA
REDWOOD CITY, CA (May 17, 2024) — One person died in a multi-car accident on the 280 Freeway near Edgewood Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal multi-car crash happened around 10:07 p.m. Tuesday. For an unknown reason, a GMC stalled in the No. 3 southbound lane. Subsequently, two drivers who witnessed the vehicle pulled over to the right shoulder to help. However, a BMW traveling in the third lane at an unknown speed struck the stalled vehicle and one of the vehicles that pulled over.
Read More1 killed, truck driver in the hospital after fiery crash on Interstate 70 in Colorado
Both directions of Interstate 70 were closed in the western part of the Denver metro area after a crash involving a tanker truck that ignited a fire and one person was killed. Eastbound lanes reopened just before 4:30 p.m. and westbound lanes remained closed. CDOT issued an update Thursday evening that both directions were back open following the lengthy closure. There were miles of traffic backups in both directions late Thursday morning as a result.
Read MoreOregon man struck by semi on I-205 South in Salmon Creek
An Oregon man was struck Wednesday afternoon by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 205 in Salmon Creek, according to the Washington State Patrol. Jason Rivera Peinado, 18, of Gresham, Ore., was parked about 3:30 p.m. on the shoulder of I-205 south near 134th Street. He got out of the vehicle and stepped into the lane and was struck by a tractor-trailer driven by Martin J. Gorton, 60, of Vancouver, according to a State Patrol crash memo.
Read More1 Injured, Truck Crashes Into Semi-Truck Trailer in Fiery 91 Freeway Accident Bellflower, CA
BELLFLOWER, CA (May 13, 2024) — One person was injured after a truck crashed into a semi-truck trailer in a fiery accident on the 91 Freeway near the 605 Freeway. According to the California Highway Patrol, the two-vehicle crash happened around 6:00 a.m. Friday. For an unknown reason, a big rig stalled in the eastbound lanes. Subsequently, a black pickup truck plowed into the semi-truck’s trailer, wedging itself underneath before catching on fire.
Read More28-Year-Old Father Killed, Second Victim Airlifted Following 2-Vehicle Crash In Region
A young father was killed and another motorist was hospitalized with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash in the region. The Rensselaer County wreck happened at around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, on State Route 67 in Pittstown. New York State Police said a disabled vehicle was stopped in the eastbound lane after several people moved it from the shoulder, when a motorcycle heading eastbound crashed into it. Matthew Disorda, age 28, of Hoosick Falls, was ejected from the bike and died at the scene, police said.
Read More2 pedestrians struck by car after helping crash victim in Delaware
NEW CASTLE, Delaware (WPVI) – Two people were struck by a car while attempting to help a separate crash victim in New Castle, Delaware on Sunday, according to police. It happened on Route 13 South near School Lane just after 3:30 p.m. Action News obtained surveillance video that appears to show two people helping another person following an initial collision. The two good Samaritans then tried to cross the roadway when they were struck by a silver sedan.
Read MorePolice: Multi-vehicle crash in Elizabeth leaves 5 people injured
Five individuals were hurt during a multi-vehicle accident Friday morning in Elizabeth. Authorities say 9 vehicles, including tractor trailers, were involved in the crash on the turnpike. There is currently no word on the status of the victims or the cause of the accident.
Read More2 injured after driver careens into car parked on I-4 shoulder in Plant City: FHP
PLANT CITY, Fla. - Two people were injured in a crash in Plant City early Friday morning when a Mustang careened into a car parked along the shoulder of I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to FHP, a Ford Mustang, driven by a 22-year-old man from Wimauma, was driving east on SR-400 (I-4) near Branch Forbes Road at around 3:16 a.m. on Friday. READ: Powerful storms, possible tornadoes slam Tallahassee as South pummeled by fast-moving squall line
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