All articles tagged with #wrong way crash
A Massachusetts State Police trooper, 30-year-old Kevin Trainor, died after his cruiser was struck by a Jeep traveling the wrong way on Route 1 in Lynnfield while responding to a call; the other driver, Hernan Marrero, 50, of Roslindale, also died at the scene. Trainor, who had recently graduated from the MSP Academy, was remembered by officials as a hero, and the crash is under investigation.
A Massachusetts State Police trooper, Kevin Trainor, died from injuries after his cruiser was struck by a wrong-way driver on Route 1 northbound in Lynnfield, near Saugus. The other driver died at the scene; Route 1 northbound was closed for hours for an on-scene investigation. Gov. Maura Healey and police officials mourned his line-of-duty death.
A Massachusetts State Police trooper, Kevin Trainor (30), was killed when his cruiser was struck by a wrong-way driver on Route 1 in Lynnfield, MA, as he was on his way home from work; the other driver also died. Trainor, who joined the MSP in 2023 after working as a corrections officer with the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, is survived by his mother, fiancée, and siblings. Gov. Maura Healey called him a hero, and investigators have not released the wrong-way driver’s identity; the crash remains under investigation.
Master Trooper Steven J. Perry, 30, was killed when his North Carolina State Highway Patrol Dodge Charger was struck head-on by a Nissan Altima traveling the wrong way on the Durham Freeway near Anderson Street early Sunday. The Altima’s driver, Melshawn Moore, 39, of Kinston, also died; investigators believe he was impaired and Moore had a history of DWIs. The crash closed the northbound lanes for several hours and remained under investigation as officals released details about Moore’s prior offenses.
A wrong-way crash on Ronald Reagan Highway in Cincinnati resulted in one death and one critical injury early Sunday morning. A man driving eastbound in the westbound lanes collided head-on with a woman driving westbound. The man died at the scene, while the woman was critically injured and taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Authorities believe alcohol was a contributing factor.
A wrong-way crash on northbound SR 87 near Shea Boulevard in Fountain Hills, AZ, left three people dead early Sunday morning. Both drivers involved survived but with serious injuries. The crash, which occurred during Memorial Day weekend, has prompted law enforcement to remind drivers to stay safe and avoid impaired driving. The investigation is ongoing.
Lisa Ann Heflin, 41, faces 16 charges, including assault on police officers and reckless driving, after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended in a wrong-way crash on the 405 Freeway in Brentwood. She pleaded not guilty and remains jailed with a $695,000 bail. The chase caused damage to multiple vehicles but resulted in no serious injuries. If convicted, Heflin could face up to 22 years and eight months in prison.
Cynthia Phelps, 64, faces multiple charges, including two counts of DUI resulting in death, after driving the wrong way and hitting five people at a Las Vegas bus stop, killing two and injuring three others. She was driving 20 mph over the speed limit and had a "strong odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage" on her breath. Phelps claimed she had a seizure and believed she made a U-turn before the collision, but evidence showed she was driving north on the southbound side of the road. She is being held on a $500,000 bail.
A domestic violence and kidnapping suspect, fleeing from Snohomish County deputies, caused a deadly wrong-way crash on State Route 525 in Lynnwood, resulting in the death of an 83-year-old woman. The suspect drove the wrong way on the highway, leading to a fatal collision, and it is unclear at this time if the suspect was the person who died in the crash. All lanes of SR 525 were closed for over eight hours while the Washington State Patrol investigated the scene, and the WSP is currently handling the investigation.
A 67-year-old woman and a 16-year-old new father were identified as the victims of a fatal wrong-way collision on Interstate 5 in Chula Vista. Eileen Crawford, driving a Honda Civic, entered the southbound lanes and collided with a Dodge Challenger driven by Ryder Shoup, who attended Mar Vista High School. The cause of the crash is undetermined, and a toxicology report is pending. Both drivers died at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. The South Bay area has seen several wrong-way crashes in recent years, prompting safety measures such as LED signs and reflective pavement.
A 16-year-old boy, identified as Ryder Shoup, was killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 in Chula Vista, California. The collision occurred when a 67-year-old woman drove a Honda Civic in the wrong direction at high speeds and crashed into the teenager's Dodge Challenger, causing it to catch fire. Both drivers died from their injuries. Ryder Shoup was a 10th grade student at Mar Vista High School, and a GoFundMe has been set up for his family.
Four people, including two Columbus residents, were killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 71 in Morrow County. The crash occurred when a 2020 Hyundai Tucson, driven by Larry A. Dotson, collided head-on with a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Both vehicles caught fire after the impact, resulting in the deaths of Cristal Galloso Olvera, Ivonne Olvera, Larry A. Dotson, and Marlee Middleton. The cause of the crash, including the involvement of drugs or alcohol, is currently under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Matthew E. Fisher, an Attleboro man, was arrested for allegedly driving drunk and causing a wrong-way crash on I-95 North in Providence, Rhode Island. The crash sent Fisher and two other people to the hospital, and he is facing charges of driving under the influence of liquor resulting in serious injury, driving to endanger resulting in serious injury, and reckless driving.
An Attleboro man, Matthew Fisher, was arrested and charged with DUI and other offenses after causing a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95 north in Providence, resulting in several non-life-threatening injuries. The crash led to the closure of the highway as emergency crews responded to the scene, and Fisher is scheduled to appear in court on April 11.
A man has died in a wrong-way crash on Ronald Reagan Highway in Springfield Township, according to the Hamilton County Coroner's Office. The crash occurred early Wednesday morning, involving two vehicles and resulting in both catching fire. Westbound Ronald Reagan Highway has since been reopened to traffic.