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1 dead after SUV crashes into tractor in Clarkson

1 dead after SUV crashes into tractor in Clarkson

A driver was killed Thursday morning after an SUV collided with a farm tractor on Lake Road in Clarkson, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
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Driver Dies in SUV-Tractor Collision on Lake Road in Clarkson

Driver Dies in SUV-Tractor Collision on Lake Road in Clarkson

The driver of an SUV died after a collision with a farm tractor on Lake Road near Lawton Road in Clarkson, N.Y., on Thursday morning. Monroe County sheriff’s deputies reported that the crash occurred just before 6 a.m. The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the name of the deceased, pending notification of the family. The tractor driver was not injured in the incident and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Investigators have stated that drugs or alcohol were not a factor for the tractor driver. At the time of the crash, the Case farm tractor was towing a set of 17-foot discs. Lake Road was closed in both directions between Lawton Road and Woodstock Lane following the accident.
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1 killed, 4 seriously injured in crash involving medical bus, dump truck

1 killed, 4 seriously injured in crash involving medical bus, dump truck

The medical transport bus was carrying six passengers when it was struck by a 10-wheel dump truck at State Route 488 and Freshour Road, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office.
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Three Fatalities and Four Injuries in Ohio Crash Involving Semi-Truck and Van

Three Fatalities and Four Injuries in Ohio Crash Involving Semi-Truck and Van

Three individuals were killed and four others injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Knox County, Ohio, on Tuesday. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) responded to the incident around 12:30 p.m. An initial investigation revealed that a Ford T350 Transit Van, occupied by seven people from the Netherlands, failed to yield at a stop sign. This led to a collision with a Kenworth T680 tractor-trailer that was traveling northbound on State Route 13. The crash occurred at the intersection of SR-13 and Yankee Street. The OSHP identified the deceased as 55-year-old Arno Kramer, 44-year-old Martijn Van Vooren, and 55-year-old Hermanus J. Fortuin. The driver of the van and three other passengers were transported to hospitals for their injuries. The condition of the semi-truck driver was not specified by OSHP. The incident is currently under investigation by authorities.
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Chicago Fire Department Responds to South Side Crash Injuring Five

Chicago Fire Department Responds to South Side Crash Injuring Five

At least five individuals sustained injuries in a crash that occurred on Wednesday morning on Chicago's South Side. The Chicago Fire Department confirmed the incident, which took place at the intersection of 75th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. Aerial footage from Chopper 7 showed a vehicle that appeared to have collided with a pole at the scene. Details regarding the exact cause of the crash, the conditions of the injured individuals, or the types of vehicles involved were not immediately available. Emergency services, including the Chicago Fire Department, were on site to manage the situation and provide assistance to those affected. The area was secured as first responders worked to address the aftermath of the collision. This is an ongoing situation, and further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
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Colorado Springs Police Identify Victims in Fatal July 30 Crash

Colorado Springs Police Identify Victims in Fatal July 30 Crash

Colorado Springs police have identified the woman and teenage boy who died in a fatal crash on July 30. Allysa Burgoon, also known as Allysa Chrisman, 38, was making a left turn onto Powers Boulevard from Colorado 83 when her Kia Niro collided with a Ford F-350 pulling a dump trailer. Burgoon was pronounced dead at the scene. The 17-year-old male passenger, whose name has not been released, was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the following day. Authorities have stated that speed and alcohol were not contributing factors in the collision. The El Paso County coroner officially identified both victims on August 6. This incident marks the 37th and 38th traffic fatalities in Colorado Springs for the current year, an increase compared to 34 deaths reported at the same time last year. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and law enforcement is seeking additional information from the public.
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Rochester man dies after crash on Monroe Avenue

Rochester man dies after crash on Monroe Avenue

A 47-year-old Rochester man died after his vehicle crossed Monroe Avenue and struck a utility pole Wednesday afternoon, police said.
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Driver Ejected in Four-Vehicle Crash on Garden State Parkway, Causing Major Delays

Driver Ejected in Four-Vehicle Crash on Garden State Parkway, Causing Major Delays

A four-vehicle crash on the Garden State Parkway in Clark resulted in a driver being ejected and sustaining serious injuries, causing significant traffic delays. The incident occurred around 6:05 a.m. on the southbound side of the Parkway near milepost 136.8 in Union Township. According to troopers, Robert M. Nisbett, 35, of Newark, was driving a Mercedes-Benz southbound when he lost control, struck the left guardrail, and crossed into the northbound lanes. His vehicle then collided with a Nissan and a Kia SUV. The Kia was subsequently redirected into a Honda SUV. Nisbett was ejected from his vehicle and suffered serious injuries. The driver of the Kia, along with the driver and two passengers in the Nissan, sustained minor injuries and were transported to a hospital. The driver of the Honda also reported minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
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Motorcyclist Michael Groh Dies in Elma Crash on Clinton Street

Motorcyclist Michael Groh Dies in Elma Crash on Clinton Street

A 58-year-old motorcyclist, Michael P. Groh of Elma, New York, was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Clinton Street in the Town of Elma. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Monday. According to New York State police, Groh was operating a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, traveling eastbound on Clinton Street, when it struck the rear of a slowing 2022 GMC Sierra. Emergency medical services, including CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED), were deployed at the scene in an attempt to save Groh's life, but these efforts were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The New York State police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Arlington Police Identify Woman Fatally Struck in S. Glebe Road Crash

Arlington Police Identify Woman Fatally Struck in S. Glebe Road Crash

The Arlington County Police Department has identified Katherine Krueger, a 48-year-old Arlington resident, as the pedestrian who was fatally struck on S. Glebe Road and 14th Street S. on Sunday night. According to police, Krueger was in a crosswalk when a driver, heading south on Glebe Road, collided with her around 8:50 p.m. The driver remained at the scene following the incident. Krueger sustained critical injuries and was transported to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. As of now, no charges have been filed against the driver. This incident occurred on a stormy evening, shortly after another fatal collision involving a Metrobus and a man at the intersection of Carlin Springs Road and Columbia Pike in Fairfax County.
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Driver Dies in Solo-Vehicle Crash on Oregon Expressway in Palo Alto

Driver Dies in Solo-Vehicle Crash on Oregon Expressway in Palo Alto

A man in his 50s died in a solo-vehicle crash that occurred late Sunday night in Palo Alto. The incident took place around 11:50 p.m. on Oregon Expressway at the Alma Street underpass. According to the Palo Alto Police Department, officers arrived at the scene to find the driver unconscious in a sedan. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A preliminary investigation indicates that the sedan was traveling westbound on the expressway when it collided with the wall of the underpass. As of Monday, authorities had not determined whether drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in the crash. The identity of the deceased will be released by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office after confirmation and notification of next of kin. The roadway was closed for approximately six hours following the accident to facilitate investigation and cleanup.
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How do drivers justify speeding? New study gives clues | Exclusive

How do drivers justify speeding? New study gives clues | Exclusive

Taking cues "from surrounding traffic instead of following posted speed limits, it creates a culture that makes crashes more difficult to prevent."