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Man identified after fatal crash on State Route 98

Man identified after fatal crash on State Route 98

New York State Police identified Phillip E. Schramm, 36, of Freedom as the driver killed after his SUV left State Route 98, rolled and struck a tree.
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False active shooter report prompts large police response at Strong Memorial Hospital

False active shooter report prompts large police response at Strong Memorial Hospital

Police said a patient made a false report of an active shooting early Monday, prompting a large response at Strong Memorial Hospital.
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Hopewell Supervisor Calls for Safety Upgrades at Route 488 and Freshour Road Intersection After Fatal Crash

Hopewell Supervisor Calls for Safety Upgrades at Route 488 and Freshour Road Intersection After Fatal Crash

Hopewell Town Supervisor Bill Namestnik is advocating for safety upgrades at the intersection of State Route 488 and Freshour Road following a fatal crash. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, involved an eastbound dump truck striking a northbound bus. One of the six passengers on the bus, a 32-year-old woman who was a resident of a local intermediate care facility, died at the scene, and others were injured. Namestnik stated that residents have long expressed concerns about the intersection and that previous improvements made by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) are insufficient. He proposes the installation of flashing warning signs on both roads to alert drivers to the approaching intersection, encouraging them to reduce speed. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash, and the NYSDOT has declined to comment during the ongoing investigation.
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Two Massachusetts Drivers Die in Head-On Rollover Crash on Rhode Island Highway

Two Massachusetts Drivers Die in Head-On Rollover Crash on Rhode Island Highway

An investigation is underway following a fatal head-on rollover crash on Route 295 in Cumberland, Rhode Island, which resulted in the deaths of two Massachusetts drivers. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, with Rhode Island State Police responding to reports of a wreck involving a Dodge Ram 1500, a Hyundai Ionic, and an Acura ADX. The drivers of the Dodge and Hyundai, identified as 29-year-old Joel Costa of Hyde Park and 44-year-old Jonathan Welch of Norton, were trapped in their vehicles. Costa was pronounced dead at the scene, while Welch later died at Rhode Island Hospital. Initial information from state police indicates that speed and loss of control by the Hyundai operator, Costa, were the primary causes of the crash. Witnesses reported Costa driving recklessly, speeding, and overtaking vehicles in the grassy median before striking a guardrail, veering into oncoming traffic, and colliding head-on with Welch's Dodge. The impact caused Welch's truck to roll over and sideswipe the Acura. Invest...
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29-Year-Old Man Dies in Head-On Collision with Tractor-Trailer in Portage County

29-Year-Old Man Dies in Head-On Collision with Tractor-Trailer in Portage County

A 29-year-old man from Kent was killed in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer early Saturday morning in Portage County, Ohio. According to Streetsboro police, the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on the 10300 block of State Route 43. The man, driving a Nissan Altima southbound, reportedly traveled left of center in a 50 mph zone, resulting in a direct impact with the oncoming tractor-trailer. Emergency services, including police, fire, and EMS, responded to a call from the 55-year-old truck driver involved in the crash. The engine compartment of the tractor-trailer briefly caught fire but was extinguished shortly after authorities arrived. The 29-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and his vehicle sustained 'catastrophic damage.' The truck driver was shaken but uninjured, though his vehicle also incurred considerable damage. State Route 43 was closed for several hours while the Summit Metro Crash team conducted its initial investigation and reopened around 7:40 a.m.
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Fatal Crash on I-295 in Cumberland, Rhode Island Claims Two Lives

Fatal Crash on I-295 in Cumberland, Rhode Island Claims Two Lives

Two individuals died in a serious crash on Interstate 295 in Cumberland, Rhode Island, which led to the closure of the northbound lanes for several hours on Thursday. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. between the Mendon Road and Diamond Hill Road exits. According to Rhode Island State Police, a preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle traveling southbound near Mendon Road lost control, crossed the center median, entered the northbound lanes, and collided with a pickup truck. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the pickup truck was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Neither driver has been publicly identified. A witness described the southbound vehicle going airborne after crossing the median before striking the northbound pickup truck head-on. The northbound side of I-295 was shut down for hours, with traffic backed up and drivers seeking alternate routes. All northbound lanes were reopened by 6:45 p.m. after debris wa...
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Fatal Crash in Fort Wayne Claims One Life After Vehicle Collides with Construction Equipment

Fatal Crash in Fort Wayne Claims One Life After Vehicle Collides with Construction Equipment

The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Fort Wayne’s west side. The incident took place around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and West Main Street. Responding officers discovered a vehicle that had collided with construction equipment parked in the center median. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after and pronounced the driver of the vehicle deceased. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation by the FWPD. As a result of the crash, West Jefferson Boulevard and West Main Street were shut down for approximately four hours to allow crews to respond and investigate. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Bartholomew County Claims One Life, Injures Three Teenagers

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Bartholomew County Claims One Life, Injures Three Teenagers

A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on State Road 11 near County Road 800 South in Bartholomew County, Indiana, resulting in one fatality and injuries to three teenagers. The incident, which took place just before 7:30 a.m. on a Thursday, involved a 2009 Pontiac G6 and a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. According to Indiana State Police, a 17-year-old girl from Seymour, driving the Pontiac G6 northbound, crossed the centerline and collided nearly head-on with the southbound Hyundai Sonata, driven by 18-year-old Aparicio Martin-Bartolome, also from Seymour. Both vehicles left the roadway after the collision. Pascual Baltazar-Pascual, a 42-year-old man from Seymour who was a front passenger in Martin-Bartolome’s vehicle, died at the scene. The 17-year-old driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to an Indianapolis area hospital. Martin-Bartolome was taken to Columbus Regional Hospital for treatment, and a 15-year-old passenger in the rear seat of Martin-Bartolome’s vehicle was also hospitalized in an Indiana...
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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by 18-Wheeler on I-20 in Hinds County, MHP Investigating

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by 18-Wheeler on I-20 in Hinds County, MHP Investigating

The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 20 in Hinds County, Mississippi, on Thursday afternoon. The incident, reported at approximately 1:46 p.m., involved an 18-wheeler and a pedestrian on I-20 West near the 29-mile marker. According to MHP officials, 26-year-old Sube Singh of Fresno, California, was driving a 2021 Freightliner westbound when 36-year-old Dedric Garrett of Terry, Mississippi, exited his 2016 Honda CR-V and was subsequently struck by the Freightliner. Garrett sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Singh, the driver of the 18-wheeler, did not report any injuries. The MHP has stated that this is an active and ongoing investigation, and no further information has been released at this time.
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Muskegon Woman Dies in Egelston Township Two-Car Crash

Muskegon Woman Dies in Egelston Township Two-Car Crash

A 44-year-old Muskegon woman has died following a two-car crash in Egelston Township, Michigan. The incident occurred on Thursday night when the woman, driving on Evanston Avenue, reportedly ran a stop sign at the intersection of Maple Island Road. Her vehicle was then struck by another car. She was transported to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Two individuals in the other vehicle sustained injuries but are expected to recover. Investigators are currently working to determine if drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in the crash. The identity of the deceased woman has not yet been released by authorities.
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Woman Killed, Two Injured in Muskegon County Intersection Crash

Woman Killed, Two Injured in Muskegon County Intersection Crash

A two-vehicle crash in Muskegon County on Thursday evening resulted in the death of a 44-year-old Muskegon woman and injuries to two other individuals. The incident occurred at approximately 7:05 p.m. at the intersection of South Maple Island Road and Evanston Avenue. According to the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office, the woman was driving a Chrysler Intrepid westbound on Evanston Avenue when she reportedly missed a stop sign. Her vehicle was then struck by a northbound Hyundai Tuscon. The woman was transported to Trinity Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The two occupants of the Hyundai Tuscon were also taken to Trinity Hospital and are expected to survive. The sheriff's office has stated that it is currently unclear whether drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in the crash, and the incident remains under investigation.
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Illinois Route 255 Shut Down After Fatal and Multiple-Injury Crashes in Madison County

Illinois Route 255 Shut Down After Fatal and Multiple-Injury Crashes in Madison County

Illinois Route 255 in Madison County was shut down on Thursday morning following two separate multi-vehicle crashes. The first incident occurred in the northbound lanes near New Poag Road around 5:27 a.m. when an immobilized vehicle was struck by a second vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle was ejected and died at the scene, while the second driver was uninjured. Shortly after, a second crash took place in the southbound lanes. This collision involved three vehicles and happened when a Wood River police vehicle slowed down to respond to the initial accident. The police car itself was not hit, but two drivers involved in this second crash sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital. Illinois State Police (ISP) are currently investigating both incidents.