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Florida Troopers Seek Driver in Orlando Hit-and-Run Injuring Eight Teenagers

Florida Troopers Seek Driver in Orlando Hit-and-Run Injuring Eight Teenagers

Florida troopers are actively searching for the driver of a 2007 Honda Fit who fled the scene of a three-vehicle crash in Orlando on Friday night. The incident, which occurred around 7:50 p.m. on University Boulevard near Technological Avenue in Orange County, resulted in injuries to eight teenage pedestrians. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the Honda Fit rear-ended a 2020 Honda Civic, propelling it into a group of teenagers standing near the road. The Fit then struck a 2025 Honda Civic before its driver fled. Witnesses provided a license plate number, leading troopers to locate the abandoned Fit in a hotel parking lot on Technological Avenue, where it was towed for evidence. Seven teenagers were transported to hospitals, including Orlando Regional Medical Center, with one in trauma alert condition. An eighth teenager declined transport. The injured ranged in age from 15 to 18. The drivers of the other two Civics, a 21-year-old Bradenton man and an 18-year-old Palm Bay woman, were unharmed a...

New Haven Woman Arrested in Connection with Wallingford Hit-and-Run Incident

New Haven Woman Arrested in Connection with Wallingford Hit-and-Run Incident

Gail Berlepsch, a 78-year-old woman from New Haven, was arrested by Wallingford police on Friday in connection with a hit-and-run incident that occurred in October. The incident involved an 11-year-old girl who was struck by a vehicle while riding her bike and subsequently hospitalized. The arrest followed a multi-week investigation during which police utilized local business surveillance footage to identify and seize the vehicle allegedly involved in the crash. Berlepsch is scheduled to appear in court on December 1 and will be released on a court-set bond of $15,000.

Rapid City Area Schools Investigate Reports of Incorrect Ballots in Bond Election

Rapid City Area Schools Investigate Reports of Incorrect Ballots in Bond Election

Rapid City Area Schools, in collaboration with Pennington County election officials, is investigating reports of incorrect ballots distributed during the November 3 general election. The issue primarily affects precincts that span multiple school district boundaries, where some voters may have received ballots that did not correspond to their correct school district. District officials are actively working with the Pennington County Auditor’s Office to ascertain the total number of affected ballots and to determine if this discrepancy could potentially alter the outcome of the school bond election. The district is also reviewing necessary steps to address the situation and has committed to releasing further information as it becomes available. This investigation aims to ensure the integrity of the election process and the accuracy of the bond election results.

Rock Hill Police Investigate Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian Angelica Baxter

Rock Hill Police Investigate Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian Angelica Baxter

The Rock Hill Police Department is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Monday night near Cherry Road, resulting in the death of Angelica Baxter, a 37-year-old mother of three. According to authorities, Baxter was attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk and was wearing dark clothing when she was struck by a pickup truck. The incident took place west of Main Street. A special traffic accident reconstruction team has been assigned to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the collision. The driver of the pickup truck reportedly drove to a nearby store to await law enforcement and is cooperating with the police investigation. Baxter's relatives, including her cousin Helzar Baxter, traveled to the scene seeking answers and closure regarding her death, emphasizing her importance to the family and her three young children.

Eight West Boca Raton High Students Injured in Orlando Hit-and-Run Crash

Eight West Boca Raton High Students Injured in Orlando Hit-and-Run Crash

Eight students from West Boca Raton Community High School's debate team were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Orlando, Florida, on Friday night. The incident occurred on University Boulevard, near Technological Avenue, as the students were walking from their hotel to a pizza restaurant near the University of Central Florida campus. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported that a 2007 Honda Fit struck a 2020 Honda Civic from behind, which then veered and hit the group of pedestrians. The Honda Fit also struck a 2025 Honda Civic before its driver fled the scene. Witnesses provided a tag number, leading FHP to locate the abandoned vehicle in a hotel parking lot. Seven of the injured students were hospitalized, with one initially in trauma alert, while one student refused transport. Seven students have since returned home, with one remaining hospitalized, according to Principal Edmund Capitano. The students were in Orlando to participate in the Constellation Speech and Debate Tournament.

Tesla Seeks Confidentiality for Cybercab Safety Standard Answers to NHTSA

Tesla Seeks Confidentiality for Cybercab Safety Standard Answers to NHTSA

Tesla has submitted its sworn answers to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Special Order regarding the Cybercab's compliance with federal safety standards, requesting that the entirety of its response be kept confidential. The deadline for the submission was October 30. The only publicly available document from Tesla's filing is a 30-page guide for firefighters, which was already available on Tesla's website. The confidential submission includes Tesla's explanation of how a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals, or mirrors meets federal regulations, specifically addressing questions about FMVSS 135 (foot brakes), FMVSS 108 (turn signals), and FMVSS 111 (mirrors). NHTSA had previously ordered Tesla to provide this information after the company began charging for Cybercab rides in Austin on September 3.

FBI agent struck pedestrian with government car then lied about NYC hit-and-run, prosecutors say

FBI agent struck pedestrian with government car then lied about NYC hit-and-run, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say an FBI agent drove his government car the wrong way down a busy Brooklyn thoroughfare, blew through a red light and then struck a pedestrian before speeding away

Ex-FBI agent charged in hit-and-run that left pedestrian injured in NY

Ex-FBI agent charged in hit-and-run that left pedestrian injured in NY

A former FBI agent faces federal charges after allegedly striking a pedestrian with a government vehicle and then lying about the incident.

FBI agent struck Brooklyn pedestrian, dragged him to a bench and lied about it, prosecutors say

FBI agent struck Brooklyn pedestrian, dragged him to a bench and lied about it, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say an FBI agent drove his government car the wrong way down a busy Brooklyn thoroughfare, blew through a red light and then struck a pedestrian before speeding away

Nebraska State Patrol Arrests Colorado Man After High-Speed Pursuit in Lincoln

Nebraska State Patrol Arrests Colorado Man After High-Speed Pursuit in Lincoln

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) arrested James Bernard, 44, of Thornton, Colorado, following a high-speed pursuit through northeastern Lancaster County. The incident began when NSP received a report of a Chevrolet Impala involved in a hit-and-run on Interstate 80 near Lincoln, with the vehicle reportedly speeding and striking a trailer before continuing eastbound. A trooper located the vehicle on I-80 and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver accelerated, initiating a pursuit that reached speeds over 110 mph. The pursuit was temporarily discontinued on 56th Street due to high traffic concerns. Another trooper later spotted the vehicle on Highway 6, leading to a second pursuit. The NSP AirWing took over tracking the vehicle from the air as it fled towards Waverly and then returned to Lincoln. During the pursuit, the driver allegedly threw a gun from the vehicle, which troopers later recovered. Bernard was apprehended in the area of 71st and Douglas after parking the vehicle and attempting to walk away. T...

Nasdaq rebounds as chip stocks recover from steep losses

Nasdaq rebounds as chip stocks recover from steep losses

By Shashwat Chauhan and Utkarsh Hathi Nov 6 (Reuters) - The tech-heavy Nasdaq rose on Friday as chip stocks bounced off heavy losses posted in the previous session on fears that a Democrats-led Congress could result in tougher AI regulation, even as the jobs report raised interest-rate hike concerns

Nasdaq rebounds as chips stocks recover from steep losses

Nasdaq rebounds as chips stocks recover from steep losses

By Shashwat Chauhan and Utkarsh Hathi Nov 6 (Reuters) - The tech-heavy Nasdaq rose on Friday as chip stocks bounced off heavy losses posted in the previous session on fears that a Democratic-led Congress could result in tougher AI regulation, even as the jobs report raised interest-rate hike