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Two Die in Mays Landing Head-On Crash as AG Probes Stolen-Car Incident
local3 days ago

Two Die in Mays Landing Head-On Crash as AG Probes Stolen-Car Incident

Two people were killed in a head-on collision in Mays Landing on Route 50 near Third Street. Authorities say a stolen car was at fault and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, along with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, is investigating; one adult and three juveniles have been charged in connection to the incident. The roadway was briefly closed and has since reopened, and identities of the victims and those charged have not been released.

Tragedy on a training ride: two Milligan cyclists die, seven injured in Tennessee crash
crime-and-justice6 days ago

Tragedy on a training ride: two Milligan cyclists die, seven injured in Tennessee crash

Two Milligan University cyclists Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers were killed and seven others were injured when a driver struck a group during a morning training ride on Highway 19 in Hampton, Tennessee. The driver, a 69-year-old man from North Carolina, was arrested on two counts of reckless vehicular homicide and five counts of aggravated assault by vehicle with recklessness. About 11 riders were on the ride; four students were in critical condition, two stable, and one discharged by evening; the Tennessee Highway Patrol continues the investigation. Milligan, a private Christian university with roughly 1,200 students, had won a national team title earlier this year.

Tragic loss in French arts world as Altmayer and Favier die in crash
culture7 days ago

Tragic loss in French arts world as Altmayer and Favier die in crash

French film producer Nicolas Altmayer and Dior PR director Mathilde Favier were killed in a western France car crash after their vehicle hit an oncoming truck during an overtaking attempt. Tributes from France’s Culture Minister and LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault highlighted their contributions to cinema and Dior Couture, marking a sorrowful blow to both the film and fashion worlds.

French Producer Nicolas Altmayer and Dior PR Chief Mathilde Favier Die in Car Crash
entertainment8 days ago

French Producer Nicolas Altmayer and Dior PR Chief Mathilde Favier Die in Car Crash

Nicolas Altmayer, 61, a leading French producer behind OSS 117 and other major French films, and Mathilde Favier, 57, Dior Couture’s public-relations chief, died in a car crash in western France when their vehicle overtook another and collided with a heavy goods vehicle; a probe for involuntary manslaughter has been opened. They were traveling from Cabourg to Île de Ré, and tributes poured in from industry peers.

Car plunges off Santa Cruz cliff; UCSC student dies, companion survives
california12 days ago

Car plunges off Santa Cruz cliff; UCSC student dies, companion survives

A vehicle drove off a seaside bluff on West Cliff Drive near Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz early Thursday, killing a UC Santa Cruz student who was trapped inside the submerged car; another occupant escaped with minor injuries. Rescue teams pulled the woman from the vehicle, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. The crash is under investigation by the Santa Cruz Police Department, and UCSC says it is providing support resources to the campus community.

Five Grand Junction Teens Killed in Cliffside Crash as Community Mourns
usnews14 days ago

Five Grand Junction Teens Killed in Cliffside Crash as Community Mourns

Five 17-year-old friends from Grand Junction were killed when their car left Lookout Lane and plunged down a steep hillside; three occupants wore seat belts while two were ejected. Authorities are investigating speed as a potential factor, and the driver’s identity has not been released due to minor status. The crash has shocked the community as families and local businesses rally around the victims ahead of the new school year.

Cliffside Tragedy in Grand Junction Claims Five Teen Lives
local15 days ago

Cliffside Tragedy in Grand Junction Claims Five Teen Lives

Five 17-year-olds died when a car veered off a Lookout Lane cliff in Grand Junction. Investigators say speed may have played a role in the late-Saturday crash; responders found the vehicle on the hillside after dispatch around 7:45 a.m. Sunday. Three occupants were wearing seatbelts (including the driver and front passenger); the two unbelted occupants were ejected. Autopsies confirmed the deaths were due to the crash, and the coroner will not publicly name the victims because they are minors.

Shanahan Takes Responsibility After Tesla Autopilot Crash
technology16 days ago

Shanahan Takes Responsibility After Tesla Autopilot Crash

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says his Tesla was on Autopilot before a July Palo Alto crash in which he briefly looked away to retrieve a dropped phone; he takes full responsibility, emphasizes that driver attention is still required, notes the incident could have been avoided, and says he plans to coach in the preseason despite injuries from the crash.

Shanahan says autopilot was on when crash occurred; distraction cited
sports16 days ago

Shanahan says autopilot was on when crash occurred; distraction cited

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says he briefly looked away from the road to pick up a dropped phone and that his car’s autopilot was engaged at the time of a July crash; he emphasizes driving remains a partnership with the technology and that the incident shows how quickly things can go wrong. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries including broken ribs, a broken nose, bumps and bruises, and a concussion.

Oakland beauty queen critically injured after car driven by 4- and 6-year-olds hits her
local17 days ago

Oakland beauty queen critically injured after car driven by 4- and 6-year-olds hits her

Kiara Darvonne Bowling, Ms. California International and a former Ms. Greater Bay Area, is hospitalized in critical condition after a vehicle driven by two brothers ages 4 and 6 struck her as she walked a friend's dog in Oakland. Police say the boys took their parents' car and drove at high speed, sideswiping another car before crashing into a home. Bowling has multiple brain bleeds and facial fractures but has begun responding to basic commands; her family says the recovery will be long. The brothers are in stable condition and cooperating with investigators. A GoFundMe to cover medical costs has raised over $31,000 of a $50,000 goal.

Oakland pedestrian critically injured after car driven by toddlers | new line
local18 days ago

Oakland pedestrian critically injured after car driven by toddlers | new line

Kiara Bowling, in her early 30s and recently named Miss California Regency International 2026, remains in critical condition with a brain bleed after a white sedan driven by a 7-year-old and a 4-year-old boy struck her as she crossed 35th Avenue in Oakland. She faces multiple surgeries at Highland Hospital; the children and their parents are cooperating with investigators, and criminal charges against the youngsters are unlikely due to their ages, though a civil case may occur. The family has set up a GoFundMe to cover medical costs, and experts urge not blaming the children and to consider counseling for them.

Six-year-old behind the wheel in East Oakland crash leaves woman critically injured
crime-and-public-safety18 days ago

Six-year-old behind the wheel in East Oakland crash leaves woman critically injured

A 6-year-old boy was driving a Toyota Camry that swerved into oncoming traffic, struck another vehicle, and then hit a woman walking a dog in East Oakland. The woman is in critical condition; the two brothers, ages 6 and 4, were hospitalized in stable condition. The car belonged to their parents, who were unaware they had taken it. The crash occurred at 35th Avenue and Mangels in the Allendale district, and police are continuing to investigate with the parents cooperating.

Minnie Driver Survives France Car Crash as Emily in Paris Production Continues
entertainment18 days ago

Minnie Driver Survives France Car Crash as Emily in Paris Production Continues

Minnie Driver was left with a sprained neck after a T-bone crash on a rural road in France while filming Emily in Paris; she and a friend crawled from the wreck, praising the car’s 360-degree airbags for saving them. Production will resume with one scene postponed as she recovers, and she’s set to return to her role when ready.