Wind gust turns deadly as umbrella strikes woman at SC restaurant
A South Carolina woman died after a gust of wind lifted a patio umbrella at the Driftwood Grill in Summerton and struck her in the throat; first responders could not save her.
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Kansas man killed when UTV hits stationary lawn mower in Washington County
Benjamin R. Goeckel, 50, was killed when his stationary John Deere lawn mower was struck by a northbound Polaris Ranger UTV on Indian Road in Washington County; the mower operator died at the scene, while the UTV driver and a 9-year-old passenger were not injured.
Shark Attack Ends Spearfishing Trip on Great Barrier Reef
A 39-year-old Cairns man was killed by a shark while spearfishing with friends off Kennedy Shoal on the Great Barrier Reef. Witnesses pulled him from the water and paramedics could not save him. The incident comes on the heels of another fatal attack nearby earlier in May, making it Australia’s third shark fatality in 2026, amid ongoing research that warming oceans and crowded waters may be driving more attacks.
Fatal great white attack kills man near Rottnest Island, Western Australia
A 38-year-old man died after a four-metre great white attacked him at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island, off Perth. He was transported by boat to Geordie Bay Jetty where CPR was performed but he died at the scene. The incident is Western Australia’s first fatal shark attack since March, while recent eastern coast attacks have prompted beach closures; globally, shark encounters are most common on Australia’s east and southeast coasts, averaging about 20 incidents annually.
Fatal Great White Attack Near Rottnest Island, WA
A 38-year-old man was killed by a 4-meter great white shark off Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island in Western Australia. Rescuers rushed him to shore and CPR was attempted, but he did not survive. Authorities urged caution in WA waters. This is the first fatal WA shark attack since March last year, set against Australia’s long history of shark incidents (about 1,300 attacks since 1791, with over 260 deaths).
Glacier National Park records first fatal bear attack since 1998
A hiker in Glacier National Park, Montana, is believed killed after a bear encounter, likely the park's first fatal bear attack since 1998; the body was found near the Mount Brown trail as investigators assess ongoing bear activity in the area.
Fatal DeKalb Kroger Crash Leaves One Dead, Two Seriously Injured
A car crashed into a Kroger in DeKalb County, Georgia, causing a parked car to be struck and launch onto a sidewalk, hitting a pedestrian. The parked-car driver died at the scene, while the initial driver and the pedestrian were seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
Fatal single-vehicle crash leaves adult dead, three juveniles injured in Baltimore County
One adult died and three juvenile passengers were hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in Baltimore County at the intersection of Poplar Hill Road and Merrymans Mill Road in Cockeysville around 9:45 p.m. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree; the driver and two juveniles were in life-threatening condition, another juvenile had non-life-threatening injuries, and the crash remains under investigation.
EF-3 Tornado Strikes Kankakee County, 1 Dead and 11 Injured
An EF-3 tornado tore through Kankakee County, killing a person in Aroma Park and injuring 11 others as it tracked roughly 36 miles with estimated 150 mph winds; authorities say the death is part of the storm recovery efforts.
Westbound San Mateo Bridge reopens a lane after fatal crash near Highway 92
One westbound lane of the San Mateo Bridge has reopened after a deadly two-vehicle crash near Highway 92. The sedan driver died at the scene, while a van passenger was hospitalized; CHP says all westbound lanes were closed and it is unknown when full clearance will occur.
Rider identified in Ooltewah fatal motorcycle crash; investigation underway
Authorities identified motorcyclist Christopher Swartout, who died in a 4 a.m. crash on Ooltewah Georgetown Road near the 6400 block; he left the curve, struck a tree and a fence, and ended up in a yard, with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office continues investigating.
Tragic Avalanche in Sierra Nevada Claims Snowmobiler's Life
An avalanche near Johnson Canyon and Castle Peak in Truckee, CA, resulted in the death of one snowmobiler, with over 45 emergency responders involved in the rescue effort. The scene remains active, and authorities advise avoiding the area due to ongoing risks.
Motorcyclist Killed in E-Scooter Collision in Southeast Portland
A motorcyclist died after colliding with an e-scooter in Portland's Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood; the e-scooter rider was hospitalized but expected to survive, and the area remains under investigation.
Fatal Hit-and-Run in Queens on New Year’s Day
A man in his 20s was killed and another critically injured after being struck by a hit-and-run SUV while crossing the street in Corona, Queens, early New Year's Day; the driver fled the scene and is being sought by authorities.
Fatal Truck Crash on I-80/94 Causes Major Traffic Delays in NW Indiana
A semi-truck rollover on I-80/94 in northwest Indiana resulted in at least one death, with the passenger in the vehicle being killed and the truck driver and another passenger sustaining minor injuries. The crash occurred early in the morning at Grant Street, blocking three lanes as police investigate.