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us-news1 day ago•24 min saved

NJ Teens Steal $220K G Wagon, Spark Hours-Long Police Chase That Ends in Fatal Crash

Four New Jersey teens allegedly stole a $220,000 2024 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon, prompting hours of police pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed head-on into a Hyundai in Mays Landing, killing two occupants. The teens were captured and charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, joyriding and eluding police; the victims, Robert Barr Jr., 54, and Alice Stilwell, 67, longtime couple from Egg Harbor Township, were described as beloved family members. One teen, 18-year-old Nayshaun Brown, and three minors were in the vehicle; authorities have not publicly identified the driver.

via New York Post|

#car-chases #car-crashes #carjacking

world1 day ago•4 min saved

Sydney dashcam captures pedestrian walking away after red-light crash

A dashcam video from Sydney shows a pedestrian crossing an intersection in Castle Hill when a red-light-running car hits him, flinging him into the air; he survives, gets up, and walks away as bystanders watch. The incident occurred August 23 on Old Northern Road, and the footage has sparked social-media commentary and comparisons to other Western Sydney crashes.

via New York Post|

#australia #car-crashes #dashcam

us-news2 days ago•5 min saved

Mourners Remember Long Island Mom of Four After SUV Plunges into Pool

Allison Rahmani, a 40-year-old Nassau County teacher and mother of four, died after her SUV plunged into the family pool in Hewlett. At her funeral, her husband Matthew Rahmani delivered a heartfelt tribute and recited the Eshet Chayil prayer. She died en route to the hospital, and the death remains under investigation.

via New York Post|

#car-crashes #drownings #long-island

local2 days ago•22 min saved

Medical emergency suspected in LI teacher's pool crash

Allison Rahmani, a 40-year-old Long Island math coordinator and mother of four, died after her SUV crashed into a backyard pool in Hewlett. Investigators believe she suffered a medical emergency before the crash and do not suspect foul play; she called 911 from the vehicle but died en route to the hospital. Rahmani was mourned at her funeral, and she had been planning a Paris getaway with her husband.

via New York Post|

#car-crashes #local #long-island

health7 days ago•5 min saved

Harvard study links major album drops to spike in fatal crashes

A Harvard University study analyzed the 10 most-streamed albums released between 2017 and 2022 and found that US traffic fatalities rose on album-release days versus surrounding days, averaging a roughly 18% increase and about 182 extra deaths across the releases. Drake’s records showed the largest rise, Taylor Swift’s releases a smaller effect, and Kanye West’s Donda showed no notable impact. The researchers suggest streaming on smartphones may distract drivers, especially solo and younger drivers, though they could not confirm whether crashes involved actual music streaming. The findings highlight broader distracted-driving risks as smartphones and connected cars become more common.

via New York Post|

#car-crashes #distracted-driving #drake

us-news14 days ago•24 min saved

Five Grand Junction Teens Die in Steep Colorado Cliff Crash

Five 17-year-old boys from Grand Junction died when their southbound car veered off Lookout Lane and plunged down a steep hillside, ejecting two of the teens; investigators are probing speed as a factor in the crash that occurred Saturday morning. Three occupants, including the driver and front-seat passenger, were wearing seat belts, while the other two were not. The victims were local high school students, with families sharing tributes as authorities continue to investigate the incident.

via New York Post|

#car-crashes #colorado #deaths

us-news19 days ago•26 min saved

Maryland Father of Five Killed in Morning Crash Involving Stolen Car Carrying Teens

A 58-year-old father of five, William Vance Payne II, was killed when a stolen Kia Optima carrying seven juveniles, including a 13-year-old driver, crashed into his Toyota as he drove to work near the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Germantown, Maryland. The 13-year-old driver is in critical but stable condition; the other juveniles were treated at area trauma centers. No charges have been filed yet, and the crash remains under investigation. Payne, who worked at NIST for 29 years, was described by his wife as kind and generous, and a GoFundMe has been set up for his family.

via New York Post|

#car-crashes #deaths #maryland

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Pelosi Hit-and-Run: New Photos Show Damaged Tesla as He Faces Misdemeanor

Exclusive photos show Paul Pelosi’s alleged hit-and-run in Yountville, California, where his brown convertible struck an unoccupied Tesla and sped away. Deputies identified Pelosi as the driver; alcohol was not detected. He faces a misdemeanor charge for leaving the scene, and officials will refer him to the DMV to evaluate whether he should continue driving, given his past DUI and other driving history.

via New York Post|

#california #car-crashes #crime

us-news1 month ago•24 min saved

Texas Tesla crash spurs manslaughter charge as company says autopilot was overridden

Texas driver Michael Butler, 44, faces manslaughter charges after his Tesla Model 3 crashed into a Katy, Texas home at over 70 mph, killing Martha Ávila, 76. Tesla says Butler manually overridden Autopilot by flooring the accelerator, conflicting with his claim that the self-driving feature was engaged; Ávila’s family has sued Butler and Tesla as investigators continue to probe the deadly crash.

via New York Post|

#autopilot #car-crashes #manslaughter

us-news3 months ago•24 min saved

Ex-MLB pitcher dined in Malibu within 24 hours of fatal crosswalk crash, court hears

Testimony in the wrongful-death case over the 2020 Westlake Village crosswalk deaths says ex-MLB pitcher Scott Erickson dined in Malibu less than 24 hours after his then-lover Rebecca Grossman plowed into two brothers; Grossman is serving 15-to-life for murder, the Iskanders seek tens of millions in damages, and Erickson’s lawyers call it a tragic accident and deny impairment.

via New York Post|

#car-crashes #hit-and-run #lawsuit

world3 months ago•22 min saved

Trainee bus driver crashes into the Seine, four rescued in Paris

A trainee French bus driver left a station in the Paris area, struck a parked car, and drove the bus into the Seine. The four people on board—the driver and three passengers—were pulled from the water and rescued as 16 fire trucks, 34 firefighters, 60 police officers and river-rescue teams responded; all aboard were reported safe. Witnesses described screams and people in the water, and authorities said quays would be secured while investigations continue.

via New York Post|

#buses #car-crashes #france

world-news3 months ago•21 min saved

Southern Russia motorcycle crash kills rider, injures passenger

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died and his 23-year-old passenger was seriously injured when the motorcycle failed to slow and slammed into a Renault at an intersection in Krasnodar Krai, southern Russia; the passenger was not wearing a helmet, and authorities have opened an investigation.

via New York Post|

#car-crashes #deaths #russia

us-news4 months ago•23 min saved

Orlando-area pickup crushes a $250K Lamborghini in shocking parking-lot crash

A cellphone video from a Lake Nona gym parking lot shows a Florida pickup truck slamming into and driving over a Lamborghini worth about $250,000. Lamborghini owner Ramon Ferrer escaped unharmed and said he’s lucky to be alive, while the pickup driver’s identity hasn’t been released and no citation was immediately reported. Ferrer bought the car five months earlier; he credited divine intervention and an axle/vehicle issue for his survival as the luxury car was crushed and towed to a body shop for repairs.

via New York Post|

#car-crashes #florida #lamborghini

science-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Total Solar Eclipse: Potential Impact on Traffic Fatalities"

A study from the University of Toronto warns that the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, could lead to a significant increase in fatal car crashes, with over 1,000 additional road deaths predicted across the US. The surge in driving is expected due to millions of people traveling to cities within the eclipse's path of totality, leading to heightened traffic risks comparable to major holidays. Concerns also include potential disruptions to air travel and cellphone service, with Texas expected to see the most visitors for the event.

via Daily Mail|

#car-crashes #science-and-environment #solar-eclipse

science-and-health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Link Between Solar Eclipses and Fatal Car Crashes: What to Expect in 2024"

Scientists caution that the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 could lead to an increase in fatal car crashes, based on findings from the 2017 eclipse. The surge in crashes was not directly linked to the darkness during the eclipse, but rather to the increased traffic before and after the event. Safety measures such as adhering to speed limits, minimizing distractions while driving, and wearing seat belts are recommended to mitigate the risk. The study focused on fatal crashes, and while it's likely that the eclipse traffic was also tied to less-severe accidents, data on this is lacking.

via Livescience.com|

#car-crashes #eclipse-viewing #fatal-accidents