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Hurricane Isaias Kills Two in Tree Collapses Across Florida and Alabama
us-news6 hours ago

Hurricane Isaias Kills Two in Tree Collapses Across Florida and Alabama

Hurricane Isaias has caused at least two confirmed fatalities in the southeastern United States, both resulting from trees crashing into homes. In Florida, Jenn Biggs Williams, 57, was killed when a tree fell through her living room in Escambia County, while a second victim died in Birmingham, Alabama, after a tree struck a home in the Spring Lake neighborhood. A third storm-related death in Alabama was reported in Barbour County, and a generator-related death was confirmed in Florida.

via New York Post|
#alabama#fatalities#florida
Tree Collapse in Birmingham Kills One During Hurricane Isaias Aftermath
disaster22 hours ago

Tree Collapse in Birmingham Kills One During Hurricane Isaias Aftermath

A person died after a tree fell on a home in Birmingham's Spring Lake neighborhood overnight, coinciding with severe weather from Hurricane Isaias. Two individuals were trapped; one was confirmed dead by Jefferson County officials. A neighbor assisted before responders arrived, noting the victim was unresponsive. The incident is part of a broader pattern of storm-related deaths across Alabama and Florida, including another fatality in Barbour County and one in Escambia County, Florida. Power lines were downed, and cleanup efforts are underway.

via wvtm|
#birmingham-alabama#disaster#fatalities
NYCHA worker Leighton Brown dies after tree falls in East New York during nor'easter
metro14 days ago

NYCHA worker Leighton Brown dies after tree falls in East New York during nor'easter

Leighton Brown, a 56-year-old New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee, was killed on Saturday, September 26, 2026, when a tree fell on him in East New York, Brooklyn. The incident occurred around 3:24 p.m. near the Cypress Hills Houses complex at 700 Euclid Avenue, during a nor'easter bringing 60 mph wind gusts. Brown was transported to Brookdale University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The storm caused widespread damage across New York City, including coastal flooding in Howard Beach and multiple other tree-related injuries. Wind gusts are expected to reach 80 mph on Sunday, prompting the Parks Department to deploy crews for 12-hour shifts to address over 350 reports of downed trees.

via nypost.com|
#brooklyn#fatalities#metro
Three Dead, Six Hurt After SUV Hits Metro Bus in Chatsworth
local25 days ago

Three Dead, Six Hurt After SUV Hits Metro Bus in Chatsworth

Three people were killed and six were injured when an SUV collided with a Metro bus in Chatsworth, Los Angeles. The crash occurred near Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue, with the SUV ending up partly inside the bus. Authorities have not released information about the victims’ ages or genders or the hospitalized individuals’ conditions, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

via NBC Los Angeles|
#bus-crash#chatsworth#fatalities
Irvine McLaren crash leaves two dead as witnesses recount fiery wreck
us-news26 days ago

Irvine McLaren crash leaves two dead as witnesses recount fiery wreck

Witnesses say a McLaren in Irvine sped away from a traffic light after it turned green, its high speed causing the car to strike a curb and a tree, tear apart, and ignite. Two people were killed, including James Wehr, founder of South OC Cars and Coffee; investigators say the crash is under investigation and there is no confirmed involvement of another vehicle. Wehr’s wife Emma Pfeiffer Wehr posted tributes after his death.

via New York Post|
#california#car-crash#fatalities
Two killed in Douglas County crash after stop-sign violation
local28 days ago

Two killed in Douglas County crash after stop-sign violation

Two people died in a Douglas County crash Saturday morning when a sedan ran a stop sign at 204th and Bennington and was struck by a southbound semi. Caitlyn Colter, 25, of Blair, Nebraska, died at the scene, and Cameron Colter, 20, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died later at the hospital. Roads were closed on 204th Street and N. 204th Street between Rainwood Road and Highway 36 while investigators determine the cause.

via WOWT|
#crash#douglas-county#fatalities
Three Die After Livestock Hauler Leaves Road in Robertson County
local28 days ago

Three Die After Livestock Hauler Leaves Road in Robertson County

A westbound 18-wheeler hauling livestock veered onto the grass shoulder, rolled over, and struck a tree along FM 485 near Hearne, Texas, killing the driver, Christopher Burton (37, Hempstead), a woman identified as Gina Jones (40, College Station), and a 12-year-old girl; no other vehicles were involved. The crash is under investigation and emergency crews from several nearby towns assisted at the scene.

via KBTX News 3|
#fatalities#hearne-texas#livestock-hauler
Amazon cargo jet crashes at Miami International, five dead as NTSB probes cause
world1 month ago

Amazon cargo jet crashes at Miami International, five dead as NTSB probes cause

An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 overran the runway at Miami International Airport, crashed into multiple vehicles, and killed five people with five others injured. One pilot reportedly told his wife, “My career is over,” after the crash. Authorities identified the two pilots, Joseph Carroll and Jaime Felipe Silva Molina, and the NTSB is reviewing flight data and cockpit voice recordings to determine the cause of the accident.

via Fox News|
#amazon-prime-air#aviation-crash#fatalities
Virginia duo identified in deadly wrong-way crash along I-270 Spur in Maryland
local1 month ago

Virginia duo identified in deadly wrong-way crash along I-270 Spur in Maryland

A Virginia mother, Shamima Begum, 46, and her daughter Areebah Jahin, 23, of Burke and Alexandria, were killed when a northbound Ford Mustang drove the wrong way into southbound lanes of the I-270 Spur near Bethesda, Maryland, striking a Toyota Camry; two other occupants in the Camry were hospitalized. Investigators say impairment may have contributed; the Mustang driver, Jose Caballero Nolasco, 32, of Germantown, faces multiple charges and remains jailed. The crash shut the roadway for about five hours.

via WTOP News|
#fatalities#impairment#local