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Fatal I-395 Crash Kills Three Juveniles After Stolen Car Pursuit
local-news11 days ago

Fatal I-395 Crash Kills Three Juveniles After Stolen Car Pursuit

Three juveniles died and a fourth was critically injured early Monday morning after a stolen vehicle crashed into a barrier on an Interstate 395 exit ramp in Alexandria. The incident began when a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop the car, which had been reported stolen from Prince George’s County, Maryland. The driver refused to stop, leading to a high-speed pursuit that ended when the vehicle lost control on the Shirlington Road exit ramp. All four occupants were under 18 and not wearing seat belts.

Fatal I-395 Crash Kills Three Juveniles After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
crime11 days ago

Fatal I-395 Crash Kills Three Juveniles After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit

Three juveniles died and a fourth suffered life-threatening injuries after a stolen vehicle crashed into a barrier on an Interstate 395 exit ramp in Alexandria early Monday morning. The incident began when a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, which had been reported stolen from Prince George’s County, Maryland. The driver refused to stop, leading to a high-speed pursuit that ended when the car lost control on the Shirlington Road exit ramp. No occupants were wearing seat belts.

Bystanders chase down driver after stolen Tesla plows into San Diego boardwalk, injuring woman
local25 days ago

Bystanders chase down driver after stolen Tesla plows into San Diego boardwalk, injuring woman

A suspected stolen Tesla sped onto San Diego’s Pacific Beach boardwalk, striking a 25-year-old woman in critical condition as bystanders chased the driver. Police had been pursuing the vehicle but terminated the chase for public-safety reasons. The driver was detained by bystanders until officers arrived; SDPD is investigating a felony hit-and-run, with the driver suspected of being under the influence. Lifeguards and fire crews treated others who jumped out of the way, and the boardwalk area was temporarily closed before reopening later in the day.

Two Die in Mays Landing Head-On Crash as AG Probes Stolen-Car Incident
local1 month 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.

Stolen Kia crash in Germantown leaves man dead as 13-year-old at wheel and multiple teens injured
local2 months ago

Stolen Kia crash in Germantown leaves man dead as 13-year-old at wheel and multiple teens injured

A 13-year-old was driving a stolen 2015 Kia Optima that ran a red light and collided with a 2007 Toyota Matrix in Germantown early Tuesday, killing 58-year-old William Vance Payne II of Virginia and injuring the teen and six other passengers aged 12–15. The Kia passengers were all hospitalized; the teen driver is described as critically injured but stable, and the crash remains under investigation with charges to be determined by the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Stolen car carrying seven youths crashes, killing its driver in Maryland
maryland2 months ago

Stolen car carrying seven youths crashes, killing its driver in Maryland

A stolen Kia Optima occupied by seven unlicensed youths, ages 12 to 15, struck a Toyota Matrix in Germantown, Maryland, early Tuesday, killing the Toyota’s driver. All seven juveniles were injured in the crash, two critically; responders arrived around 5:25 a.m. at the intersection of Great Seneca Highway and Clopper Road as police investigate the crash’s cause.

Germantown Crash: Deadly Two-Vehicle Collision Involving Stolen Kia Optima
local2 months ago

Germantown Crash: Deadly Two-Vehicle Collision Involving Stolen Kia Optima

A deadly two-vehicle crash in Germantown, MD, left one man dead and seven juveniles injured after a stolen Kia Optima driven by a minor entered the intersection at Clopper Road and Great Seneca Highway and struck a blue Toyota Matrix; the Kia occupants were hospitalized, with the juvenile driver in critical but stable condition, and the Matrix occupants were also treated.

Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends with Injuries on Taft Bridge
local3 months ago

Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends with Injuries on Taft Bridge

U.S. Park Police pursued a confirmed stolen vehicle on Rock Creek Parkway Saturday evening. After exiting the parkway and entering oncoming traffic, the vehicle struck a moped operator and later a diplomat vehicle before the suspects fled on foot and were quickly apprehended. The moped rider was critically injured and transported to a area hospital, while three suspects and one diplomat-vehicle occupant were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The Metropolitan Police Department is leading the investigation, with an internal Park Police review to follow; no officers were injured.

Bronx carjacking chase ends with sergeant struck, suspect shot by police
us-news3 months ago

Bronx carjacking chase ends with sergeant struck, suspect shot by police

An NYPD sergeant was struck and knocked into the air by a stolen Kia during a multi-borough chase in the Bronx. As officers surrounded the vehicle, the suspect reversed and hit an unmarked police car, prompting a fellow officer to shoot the suspect as he attempted to drive away. The sergeant and several other officers were hospitalized with injuries; the suspect was wounded and also hospitalized. The suspect faces multiple felonies, including felony assault, reckless endangerment, and firearm possession, and the investigation is ongoing.

Indiana Man Discovers Abducted Babies in Ditch While Collecting Mail
crime1 year ago

Indiana Man Discovers Abducted Babies in Ditch While Collecting Mail

A good Samaritan discovered two infant girls abandoned in a ditch near his Indiana home after the car they were in was stolen. The Indianapolis police had issued a public appeal for help in locating the stolen vehicle, a silver Hyundai Sonata, with the children inside. Shortly after, the babies were found safe in their car seats by the Samaritan, who called 911. The car was located nearby, but no suspect has been apprehended yet. Police expressed gratitude for the Samaritan's timely intervention.

12-Year-Old Steals Grandpa's Car, Drives 160 Miles Across WA Mountains
crime1 year ago

12-Year-Old Steals Grandpa's Car, Drives 160 Miles Across WA Mountains

A 12-year-old boy stole his grandfather's car and drove it 160 miles over the Cascade mountain range in Washington before being apprehended by deputies. The boy, who was heading towards Moses Lake, was stopped using a PIT maneuver after a short pursuit. He was booked on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle and felony eluding. The incident occurred the day before Thanksgiving, with challenging driving conditions due to near-freezing temperatures and snow.

12-Year-Old Leads Police on 160-Mile Chase in Stolen Car
crime1 year ago

12-Year-Old Leads Police on 160-Mile Chase in Stolen Car

A 12-year-old boy drove 161 miles across the Cascade Mountains in a stolen car before being apprehended by police in Moses Lake, Washington. The boy, who took his grandfather's car, led deputies on a brief chase that ended when a precision immobilization technique was used to stop the vehicle. No injuries were reported, and the boy was arrested on charges of possessing a stolen vehicle and felony eluding.