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One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Crash in Cleveland

One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Crash in Cleveland

One person has died and two others were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday evening in Cleveland, Ohio. The collision took place at the intersection of East 55th Street and Cedar Avenue. According to Cleveland Police, fire, and EMS officials, three victims were transported to the hospital. News 5 crews on the scene observed a Lincoln Town car split into multiple pieces and a damaged blue Hyundai Sonata. A 1-year-old child, who was ejected from the split car, and an adult male from the same vehicle were taken to University Hospitals by EMS. The adult male was later pronounced dead, while the child is reported to be in stable condition. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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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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Dayton Police Department Issues Four Citations During Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Operation

Dayton Police Department Issues Four Citations During Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Operation

The Dayton Police Department's Traffic Services Unit conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement effort in and around Dayton, Ohio, this week. The operation focused on identifying and citing dangerous commercial vehicle violations. During this enforcement period, a total of four citations were issued to truck drivers. Three of these citations were for tractor-trailers traveling more than 15 mph over the speed limit, which is classified as a serious traffic violation. The fourth citation was issued to a truck driver for running a red light. The Dayton Police Department emphasized that serious traffic violations can lead to CDL disqualification for repeat offenders and urged drivers to slow down and obey traffic signals to enhance road safety.
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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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Baby Expected to Recover After Rollover Crash on I-77 in Ohio; Grandmother and Mother Cited

Baby Expected to Recover After Rollover Crash on I-77 in Ohio; Grandmother and Mother Cited

A baby is expected to recover after being ejected from a vehicle during a rollover crash on I-77 just south of New Philadelphia, Ohio. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning around 8:10 a.m. when a 51-year-old Cleveland-area grandmother, who was driving northbound, reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. Her 26-year-old daughter, who was unbuckled and holding the two-month-old infant, had switched seats with her mother to feed the child. The crash caused a vehicle window to break, and the baby landed outside the car. The infant was subsequently flown to Akron Children’s Hospital for overnight observation and is anticipated to be in good condition. Both women involved in the crash were transported to Canton hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. The Ohio State Highway Patrol New Philadelphia Post cited the grandmother for driving without a license, child restraint violations, and child endangerment. The mother received citations for not wearing a seat belt and child endangerment. The accident led to t...
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Hopewell Supervisor Calls for Safety Upgrades at Fatal Crash Intersection

Hopewell Supervisor Calls for Safety Upgrades at Fatal Crash Intersection

Hopewell Town Supervisor Bill Namestnik is advocating for safety improvements at the intersection of State Route 488 and Freshour Road following a fatal crash. On Wednesday afternoon, an eastbound dump truck collided with a northbound bus at this intersection. The bus was carrying six passengers, five of whom were residents of a local intermediate care facility. One 32-year-old woman died at the scene, and others sustained injuries. Namestnik stated that residents have long sought changes at this intersection, and while the New York State Department of Transportation (which manages Route 488) has made past improvements, he believes more is needed. He specifically suggested installing 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 Ontario County District Attorney's Office will determine if charges will be filed. The state Department of Transportation has declined ...
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Two Fatalities Reported in Head-On Collision in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Two Fatalities Reported in Head-On Collision in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

A head-on collision in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, on Monday resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that the incident occurred on Cordova Road when a 2017 Honda attempted to overtake another vehicle and subsequently collided head-on with a 2018 Honda. The driver of the 2017 Honda, 23-year-old Ahmad Islar, and his passenger, 21-year-old Shariah Bradley, were both pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the 2018 Honda was transported to a hospital for treatment. No additional details regarding the condition of the hospitalized driver or the circumstances leading to the attempted overtake were immediately available.
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New Hampshire State Representative and Daughter Seriously Injured in Goffstown Crash

New Hampshire State Representative and Daughter Seriously Injured in Goffstown Crash

New Hampshire State Representative Sherri Reinfurt and her daughter are recovering after being seriously injured in a head-on collision in Goffstown on Sunday. Representative Reinfurt reported the incident on Facebook, stating that a vehicle crossed into her lane and struck her car, causing it to go into a ditch. As a result of the crash, Representative Reinfurt sustained three broken ribs, a broken part of her right hand, and a concussion. She is currently recovering at home. Her daughter, however, remains hospitalized and requires surgery for a broken part of her back. The specific details of the other vehicle or the circumstances leading to the other driver crossing the lane were not immediately available in the report.
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One Fatality, Four Injured in Head-On Collision in Ellsworth County, Kansas

One Fatality, Four Injured in Head-On Collision in Ellsworth County, Kansas

One person has died and four others were injured in a head-on vehicle collision in Ellsworth County, Kansas. The accident occurred on Thursday afternoon, around 12:30 p.m., on K-156, just inside Ellsworth County. First responders from both Ellsworth County and Barton County were dispatched to the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates that a westbound car crossed the center line, resulting in a direct collision with an oncoming pickup truck. The impact caused the truck to roll over and subsequently catch fire. The driver of the car, identified as 72-year-old Debra Stovall from Beverly, was pronounced dead at the scene. The four occupants of the pickup truck were transported to a hospital, with two of them sustaining suspected serious injuries.
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Flood watch vs. flood warning: Which is more serious?

Flood watch vs. flood warning: Which is more serious?

Like tornadoes, there's a warning system in place for flooding and flash flooding. And it can be just as confusing. Here's the difference.
Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press
TikTok addiction behind the wheel sounds like a bad combination

TikTok addiction behind the wheel sounds like a bad combination

I asked what distracted-driving activities you've seen on the road, and you didn't hold back.
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Ohio could restrict Flock camera data, crack down on misconduct

Ohio could restrict Flock camera data, crack down on misconduct

Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, will introduce a bill to limit how Flock camera data is shared and crack down on misuse.