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Homicide By Vehicle

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Undocumented Mass. trucker linked to fatal Pa. trooper crash, DHS says
local15 days ago

Undocumented Mass. trucker linked to fatal Pa. trooper crash, DHS says

Massachusetts tractor-trailer driver Michael Bon, a Haitian national the DHS says has been in the U.S. illegally since mid-2024, drove into a Pa. State Trooper during a safety inspection in Schuylkill County, killing Trooper Michael Pahira Jr. Bon held a non-domiciled CDL issued by Massachusetts; he was admitted as a parolee in July 2024, sought Temporary Protected Status in October 2024 (not granted), and parole ended in June 2025, though he remained in Brockton. ICE has requested an immigration detainer, and Bon has been charged with homicide by vehicle and related offenses. The article notes Bon’s CDL status and federal policy context surrounding non-domiciled CDLs.

Teacher’s Death From High School Prank Prompts Call to Drop Student Charges
crime4 months ago

Teacher’s Death From High School Prank Prompts Call to Drop Student Charges

Five 18-year-old students from North Hall High School in Gainesville, GA, were involved in a prank that ended with teacher Jason Hughes dead after a car struck him; the driver faces homicide by vehicle in the first degree and reckless driving, while the others are charged with trespassing and littering; Hughes’s wife has asked that all charges be dropped, and school and sheriff officials say grief support is in place for students and staff.

Tragic Accident: 8-Year-Old Girl Fatally Struck While Boarding School Bus
tragic-accident2 years ago

Tragic Accident: 8-Year-Old Girl Fatally Struck While Boarding School Bus

An 8-year-old girl in Henry County, Georgia, tragically died after being hit by a car while attempting to board her school bus. The driver, 25-year-old Kaylee Andre, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses. The incident has left the community in shock and sadness, with parents expressing their sympathy for the girl's family.

Suspect apprehended in deadly Thanksgiving morning collision in Des Moines
crime2 years ago

Suspect apprehended in deadly Thanksgiving morning collision in Des Moines

A Des Moines man, Shawn Michael Bowersock, has been charged with Homicide by Vehicle after a passenger in his car was killed during a police chase. Bowersock attempted to flee from authorities in a vehicle displaying fraudulent license plates but lost control and crashed into a ditch. The passenger, Connie Allison, was pronounced dead at the hospital. Bowersock has also been charged with other offenses, including possession of a controlled substance and driving with a suspended license.

"Albuquerque Mothers Alter Plea in Fatal DWI Collision"
crime3 years ago

"Albuquerque Mothers Alter Plea in Fatal DWI Collision"

Two Albuquerque mothers, Alexis Martinez and Danielle Ortiz, changed their pleas to guilty in a deadly DWI crash that resulted in the deaths of their children. Prosecutors revealed that Martinez, who was driving under the influence, initially hesitated to drive but ultimately made the decision to do so. The crash occurred when Martinez lost control of the vehicle while driving at 88 mph. Both mothers face charges including child abuse resulting in death and homicide by vehicle. A sentencing date has yet to be determined.