Preventable Tragedies
Troopers release new details following vehicle vs. pedestrian incident in Greenwood County
GREENWOOD COUNTY, S.C. — The South Carolina Highway Patrol has released new details following a deadly crash involving three vehicles. Troopers say the collision happened around 4:40 p.m. on Highway 221 near Greenwood Mills Farm Road. According to troopers, a 2006 Ford F-150 was disabled and partially in the roadway on the southbound side of U.S. 221. A pedestrian was trying to refuel the Ford’s gas tank, but both the pedestrian and the Ford were struck by a 2010 Nissan Altima, according to troopers.
Read MoreUnthinkable Tragedy: 56-year-old woman dies after being involved in 2 crashes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A 56-year-old woman died after being hit by a vehicle on the side of the road on I-435, after first being involved in an initial crash with separate vehicle Friday morning. The Platte County Sheriff’s Office release details of the double vehicle crash. Near 6:30 a.m., a woman driving a white 2006 Toyota Corolla was rear-ended by a white 2016 Chrysler Pacifica. Both vehicles pulled to the side of the highway to exchange information.
Read MoreAt least one hospitalized after multi-car crash on 101 Freeway in Universal City
At least one person has been hospitalized after a multi-car crash caused by the slick pavement on the 101 Freeway in Universal City. The crash was reported at around 10:10 p.m. near the Lankershim Boulevard off-ramp on the southbound lanes of the freeway, according to California Highway Patrol. Officers say the the incident happened when one car spun out due to the rain-soaked road before slamming into the center divider.
Read More2 men, Good Samaritans killed after helping crashed car on North Carolina highway
Two men who were stopped on the side of a North Carolina highway to help a driver who crashed into a ditch were killed, authorities say. Dr. Roger McMurray, 45 and Gregory Harman, 53, had separately pulled over on Sunday Dec. 17 to help a driver who went off the road and into a ditch at around 12:30 p.m. on the south bound lane of I-87, the N.C. State Highway Patrol said.
Read MoreFreddy Antonio Arias Injured in Truck Accident in Crane County, TX
Crane County, TX — November 27, 2023, Freddy Antonio Arias was injured following a semi-trailer accident at around 4:15 a.m. on Interstate 20. Authorities released a summary of their initial findings following the accident, which they say happened on the north service road of I-20 just east of Monahans. According to officials, 61-year-old Freddy Antonio Arias was identified as the operator of a tractor-trailer which somehow got stuck in sand along north side shoulder of the service road.
Read MoreHit-and-run suspect arrested, charged for injuring woman and driving away
MCBAIN — The Missaukee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a driver involved in a hit-and-run that happened on Monday around 4:25 p.m. in McBain. Deputies were called to Stoney Corners west of Cherry Street in McBain on Monday. They say it all started when a car went into the ditch due to snowy roads. A 51-year-old McBain woman stopped to check on the driver. Deputies say she was standing next to her car when another car driving east hit her.
Read MorePatrol investigates fatal crash in Bazetta
BAZETTA — A Newton Falls man was killed early Friday in a crash on state Route 5. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. and involved two vehicles. The crash killed Bo Angel, 36. The other vehicle, a red 2018 Mack garbage truck, was driven by Bryan Wilson Jr., 34, of Warren. Angel succumbed to his injuries following the crash, according to the patrol, while Wilson suffered minor injuries.
Read MorePerla Vasquez tragically killed in El Paso hit-and-run accident
EL PASO, TX, (December 16, 2023) - One person died and two others were seriously injured Saturday night in a hit-and-run accident in El Paso. According to the El Paso Police Department, a Dodge Charger was heading eastbound along Interstate 10 when it sustained a flat tire and stopped along the center median outside of the flow of traffic at approximately 6:30 p.m. Subsequently, a Ford Mustang attempted to swerve around an Acura that was helping to alert people to the Charger, entered the median, and struck the Charger and three pedestrians.
Read MoreCleveland woman fatally struck after getting out of car at accident scene
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 41-year-old Cleveland woman died Saturday evening after being struck by a car on the city’s West side. According to Cleveland police, the woman struck a parked car in the 3700 block of W. 130th Street around 9 p.m. This is in the city’s Jefferson neighborhood. After the crash, the woman exited her vehicle and was struck by another vehicle. A neighbor who asked not to be identified told 19 News, “The people in that corner home asked her if she was okay.
Read MoreEastbound I-10 reopens in far West Valley after 3 killed in early morning crash
PHOENIX — Eastbound Interstate 10 reopened Sunday morning in the far West Valley after it was temporarily closed due to a fatal crash. The closure went into effect at about 5 a.m. and was lifted around 10:35 a.m., the Arizona Department of Transportation said. It was at milepost 69, before Tonopah, ADOT said. According to ABC15, three people were pronounced dead at the scene, and three others were airlifted to the hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.
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