Preventable Tragedies
Woman struck and killed in hit-and-run while checking on vehicle on Bruckner Expressway
THE BRONX, New York (WABC) – Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a woman who had pulled over on the Bruckner Expressway early Sunday in the Bronx. The victim, a 32-year-old woman, was standing outside of her vehicle near Exit 51 of the Bruckner Expressway when she was struck by an unknown vehicle that didn’t stop. According to officials, the collision, which happened just before 1:20 a.
Read More4 vehicles crash after single vehicle hits deer
CASS LAKE — A 66-year-old Henderson, Nevada, man was injured Saturday, Nov. 18, after his vehicle struck a deer on Highway 2 in Cass County. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash, reported at 5:59 p.m. near Cass Lake. According to the crash report, a 2023 Nissan Sentra was eastbound on the highway when it hit a deer and then collided with a 2017 Nissan Titan. A 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, also traveling east on the highway, swerved to avoid the Nissan Sentra, which was disabled in the lanes, and collided with a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado parked off the roadway assisting with the initial crash.
Read MoreClinton County crash kills woman
WELTON, Iowa — One woman is dead after a two-vehicle accident in Clinton County on Friday night. On Nov. 17 shortly before 5:30 p.m., deputies with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 1600 block of Highway 61, north of Welton, after receiving reports of a crash. Law enforcement officials said that one vehicle was driving southbound and hit a deer, stopping the vehicle. The driver exited their car as a result of the accident.
Read MoreWoman dies after pileup involving 3 trucks on Mass. Pike Wednesday, police say
A 22-year-old Massachusetts woman died after a truck crashed onto her car in a pile-up on the Massachusetts Turnpike Wednesday night, state police said in an update Friday. The crash in Grafton was initially said to involve two tractor-trailers, one of which rolled over on the eastbound side of Interstate 90 at mile marker 98.2. Initially, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation said it caused serious injuries. The incident just before 9:30 p.
Read MoreDrivers Hospitalized After Box Truck Hits Passenger Vehicle Disabled By Tire On Rt. 78: NJSP
An International box truck collided with a Ford passenger vehicle that had become disabled after hitting a tire on Route 78, sending both drivers to the hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 15, state police said. The crash occurred around 1:40 a.m. on the westbound side near milepost 17.6 in Clinton Township, NJSP Det. I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. A Ford passenger vehicle struck a tire in the roadway and became disabled in the right lane.
Read MoreMan working on disabled pickup struck and killed by another vehicle in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A man working on his disabled pickup truck was struck and killed by another vehicle on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Johnson City Police Department. Officers responded to Interstate 26 west near mile marker 17. Officers said Darrell Clark and other family members were working on his Ford F-150 on the shoulder of the road. Police said a Mazda 3 struck Clark and the pickup.
Read MoreBody found in wooded area of Mobile County likely victim of days-old wreck, authorities say
A body found in a wooded area of Mobile County on Monday is believed to be a driver who crashed their vehicle days ago, police said. Citronelle Police Chief Chris McLean told Fox 10 a driver was speeding down Russell Road toward Highway 45 when they veered off the roadway at more than 100 m.p.h. and crashed into the woods. McLean told the station police do not believe there were any witnesses to the crash and believe the wreck occurred days ago.
Read MoreGood Samaritan Killed In Hit-Run While Assisting Disabled Car: Philly PD
It happened on the 4800 block of Whitaker Avenue around 6 p.m., the department said. Ezequiel Morales was walking back to his car when he was hit by a white van that fled the scene. Morales was rushed to Albert Einstein Medical Center and pronounced dead just before 6:30 p.m., police said. NBC10 Philadelphia reported that the van was later found abandoned nearby. The crash remains under investigation, said PPD.
Read MoreJair Ramirez Rodriguez Killed in Alleged Hit-and-run Accident in Irving, TX
Irving, TX — September 17, 2023, Jair Ramirez Rodriguez was killed following an alleged hit-and-run accident at around 2:30 a.m. along Loop 12. Authorities said that the crash happened along the southbound lanes of Walton Walker in the area of Shady Grove Road. According to officials, 29-year-old Jair Ramirez Rodriguez had been in a vehicle going along Loop 12 when it apparently ran out of gas. Other occupants reportedly left the area to go get fuel while Ramirez Rodriguez stayed behind with the vehicle.
Read MoreUtah County Fatal Pedestrian Crash
At approximately 6:25 am, on Monday, November 13, 2023, a single vehicle (Mitsubishi Lancer) crashed into the right-side concrete barrier near the gore area of the southbound exit to 500 East, American Fork. The driver of that vehicle got out of the car and walked into the southbound lanes of I-15 where he was struck and killed. Based on evidence and witness statements, it appears he was hit by two or maybe three vehicles in the number three lane.
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