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East Hartford Construction Worker Killed By Reckless Driver In Hartford Crash Police Say East Hartford Construction Worker Killed By Reckless Driver In Hartford Crash Police Say
East Hartford Construction Worker Killed By Reckless Driver In Hartford Crash Police Say A Connecticut man is being held on a $1 million bond after hitting and killing a construction worker in a crash while allegedly driving recklessly.  Hartford County resident Jose Diaz-Nieves, age 54, of East Hartford, was killed around 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, June 12, after being hit by a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Tommy Nguyen, of Hartford. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police, patrol officers responded to the area of West Boulevard at South Whitney Street on a report of a construction worker struck by a vehicle.  Officers located Diaz-Nieves, who s…
Man Killed In NJ Turnpike Rollover Crash, 33, In East Windsor Man Killed In NJ Turnpike Rollover Crash, 33, In East Windsor
Man Killed In NJ Turnpike Rollover Crash, 33, In East Windsor A 33-year-old man from Burlington County was killed in a rollover crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. Jesse Marques Nobre of Delran was killed in the crash at about 6:40 a.m. on Friday, June 7, according to New Jersey State Police.  Jesse worked for Repair All LLC Construction of Delran with his father for many years, according to an obituary published by Buyus Funeral Home.  Troopers responded to the crash on the New Jersey Turnpike north outer roadway milepost 65.5 in East Windsor.  Based on a preliminary investigation, a Toyota pickup truck was traveling …
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of Turnpike In Kearny Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of Turnpike In Kearny
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of Turnpike In Kearny An overturned tractor trailer closed all lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike's western spur in Kearny Wednesday, June 12. New Jersey State Police said the Freightliner collided with a Nissan passenger car, causing the truck to flip just after 5:10 p.m. on the northbound side on the Interchange 15W ramp in Kearny. As of 8:35 p.m., all lanes were closed, the NJDOT said. The crash remains under investigation and minor injuries were reported.
Dump Truck Flips Injuring Driver On I-195 (UPDATED) Dump Truck Flips Injuring Driver On I-195 (UPDATED)
Dump Truck Flips Injuring Driver On I-195 (Updated) There was a crash with injuries involving an overturned dump truck on Interstate 195, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 on I-195 westbound East of Exit 7 in Robbinsville, according to the NJDOT. A dump truck lost directional control, ran off the roadway to the right, struck a tree, and overturned, New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the dump truck was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, State Police said.  The crash remains under investigation.
Two Injured In Four-Car Crash: Newark PD Two Injured In Four-Car Crash: Newark PD
Two Injured In Four-Car Crash: Newark PD Two people were injured in a four-car crash in Newark on the morning of Tuesday, June 11, authorities said. At 10:59 a.m., police responded to a four-car crash at Lyons Avenue and Leslie Street, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.. Two people were transported to a nearby hospital for complaints of pain, Fragé said. One of the vehicles in the crash was parked and pushed against the closed gate of an unoccupied commercial property, Fragé said. All drivers remained on scene and the crash remains under investigation, Fragé said.
Crash Closes Rt 322 In Central Pennsylvania: Police (DEVELOPING) Crash Closes Rt 322 In Central Pennsylvania: Police (DEVELOPING)
Crash Closes Rt 322 In Central Pennsylvania: Police (Developing) A man and a woman are hospitalized after an early morning wreck on Route 322, Downingtown police say.  A silver Honda Fit and a white Chevrolet Equinox collided on the 600 block just after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, authorities said.  Both were taken to Paoli Hospital Trauma Center while Route 322/Brandywine Avenue was shut down for more than three hours.  The crash remains under investigation and anyone who witnessed it is asked to call 610-269-0263 or email traffic@downingtown.org. 
Services Set For 11-Year-Old Taken Off Life Support After Crash In Anne Arundel County Services Set For 11-Year-Old Taken Off Life Support After Crash In Anne Arundel County
Services Set For 11-Year-Old Taken Off Life Support After Crash In Anne Arundel County Services have been set for the 11-year-old boy who was taken off life support by his family after being airlifted following a serious crash in Anne Arundel County. Jefferson Boch Jeronimo suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash late last month and was taken to Johns Hopkins Children's Hospital in Baltimore, where he later died from his injuries, officials said on Wednesday, June 5. A 9-year-old, and both drivers were also taken to area hospitals with less severe injuries. Now, Jeronimo's family is seeking the community's assistance as they prepare to say their final farewells. W…
Trooper Struck In Chain Reaction Crash On I-495 Involving 2 DUI Drivers, Police Say Trooper Struck In Chain Reaction Crash On I-495 Involving 2 DUI Drivers, Police Say
Trooper Struck In Chain Reaction Crash On I-495 Involving 2 DUI Drivers, Police Say A Virginia State Police trooper was hospitalized after being struck in a chain reaction crash on I-495 caused by a two DUI drivers, authorities said. The trooper was dispatched to a sedan in a northbound lane around 3 a.m. to help a sedan that had stopped near Exit 52 in Fairfax County, a spokesperson for the VSP said. The sedan's driver was still in the vehicle and was refusing to cooperate with the trooper to exit the vehicle or move the vehicle to a safer location on the shoulder. While the trooper was working to engage the individual, a Jeep Cherokee struck a tractor-trailer that h…
Fatal Overnight Hit-Run Crash: 22-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Patchogue Fatal Overnight Hit-Run Crash: 22-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Patchogue
Fatal Overnight Hit-Run Crash: 22-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Patchogue One person was killed in an overnight hit-and-run Long Island crash. The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. Monday, June 10, in  Patchogue. According to Suffolk County Police, the victim was operating a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle and traveling eastbound on Main Street when a westbound car turned left in front of the motorcycle onto Rider Avenue, causing the collision. The vehicle, described as an older, dark-colored sedan, fled southbound on Rider Avenue. The operator of the Suzuki, Christopher Hlavaty, age 22, of East Patchogue, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital…
Fatal Hit-Run: Drunk Driver Found Hiding In Woods After Griswold Crash Killing Woman, Cops Say Fatal Hit-Run: Drunk Driver Found Hiding In Woods After Griswold Crash Killing Woman, Cops Say
Fatal Hit-Run: Drunk Driver Found Hiding In Woods After Griswold Crash Killing Woman, Cops Say A woman was killed and another victim was injured in a suspected hit-and-run, drunk driving crash in Connecticut. The New London County incident happened at around 4:45 p.m. Sunday, June 9, in Griswold, at the intersection of Taylor Hill and Oakville roads. Connecticut State Police said 35-year-old Franklin Post, of Bozrah, was speeding when he ran a stop sign and collided with a GMC SUV.  Witnesses told police that immediately following the crash, Post and two passengers exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. When troopers arrived, they found his Audi with its driver side do…
Sen. John Fetterman Involved In Maryland Car Crash Sen. John Fetterman Involved In Maryland Car Crash
Sen. John Fetterman Involved In Maryland Car Crash Senator John Fetterman's office said he and his wife Giselle were in a two-car crash on Sunday morning, June 9.  Maryland State Police said it happened in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at Interstate 68 in Hancock. Fetterman was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe that struck the rear of a Chevrolet Impala "for unknown reasons," troopers said.  "Out of an abundance of caution, they were evaluated at a local hospital," a spokesperson said.  Fetterman was treated for a bruised shoulder and he and Giselle were discharged that afternoon, the spokesperson said.  A passenger in …
Weston Man Faces Charges After 'Reckless' UTV Crash In New Hampshire Requiring Rescue Weston Man Faces Charges After 'Reckless' UTV Crash In New Hampshire Requiring Rescue
Weston Man Faces Charges After 'Reckless' UTV Crash In New Hampshire Requiring Rescue A 27-year-old Weston man will face charges after New Hampshire authorities say he was "reckless" in a UTV crash that caused serious injuries to his arm, requiring rescue.  Eduardo Castillo-Lares crashed the rented vehicle around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, on the Windmill Trail in Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin, New Hampshire, wildlife officials said.  An investigation found that Castillo-Lares was riding with several other vehicles when he sped up and "swerved on purpose," causing the UTV to flip onto its roof. People riding with him called for help.  Re…
Police ID 88-Year-Old Driver Killed In South Jersey Crash Police ID 88-Year-Old Driver Killed In South Jersey Crash
Police ID 88-Year-Old Driver Killed In South Jersey Crash Police have identified the woman killed in a three-car crash in Mount Laurel last week. Patricia Pierson, 88, of Mount Laurel died of her injuries several hours after the crash at the intersection of Elbo Lane and Amaryllis Boulevard, police said. No one else was injured in the crash, which occurred at 12:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 6. No charges had been filed. The crash remains under investigation.
Runaway Tractor Rams Carlstadt Home Runaway Tractor Rams Carlstadt Home
Runaway Tractor Rams Carlstadt Home No injuries were reported after a tractor barreled down a steep hill and into a Carlstadt home. The trailer-less tractor "had an almost a perfect landing," a witness said, when it rolled directly down Broad Street and into the garage door of the 6th Street home around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9. The borough Building Department was notified. Local resident Bud Davis said it was the third time he's known of a vehicle hitting the 6th Street house after careening down the former cobblestone hill. "The last was about 10 years ago in the middle of the day and was a hit-and-run," Davis wrote. "In …
South Jersey Man, 46, Killed In Weekend Crash South Jersey Man, 46, Killed In Weekend Crash
South Jersey Man, 46, Killed In Weekend Crash A 46-year-old man was killed after striking a tree Sunday, June 9 in Bass River Township, authorities said. Vincent Genna, of Egg Harbor Township, was driving eastbound on North Maple Avenue, near Stage Road, at 9:05 p.m. when he veered off the road, New Jersey State Police said. Genna was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.
Six People Injured In Seven-Vehicle Crash In Holmdel Six People Injured In Seven-Vehicle Crash In Holmdel
Six People Injured In Seven-Vehicle Crash In Holmdel Six people were injured in a crash on a busy road in Monmouth County, authorities said. Holmdel police responded to the crash near the intersection of Route 35 and Laurel Avenue at around 1:17 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, the department said in a news release. Officers found seven vehicles involved with one vehicle smoking, as well as large amounts of oil and gas leaking into the road. All six victims didn't suffer life-threatening injuries, according to police. Laurel Avenue was closed between the Route 35 on-ramp to the intersection with Route 35 for about two hours for the crash inv…
UPDATE: Route 17 Ramp To Route 4 In Paramus Reopened After Box Truck Crash UPDATE: Route 17 Ramp To Route 4 In Paramus Reopened After Box Truck Crash
Update: Route 17 Ramp To Route 4 In Paramus Reopened After Box Truck Crash A ramp at Routes 4 and 17 in Paramus was reopened shortly before 10 a.m. Saturday after a box truck tipped onto its side a few hours earlier. The driver climbed out after the leased truck crashed on the cloverleaf ramp from northbound Route 17 to westbound Route 4 around 7:30 a.m. June 8, responders at the scene said. Paramus EMS members took him to Hackensack University Medical Center with what they said were minor injuries. Borough police and firefighters were first at the scene of the crash near the flyover. Boyd A. Loving for DAILY VOICE A Nutchies Service heavy-duty wrecker righted…
1 Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Medford Crash 1 Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Medford Crash
1 Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Medford Crash One person was killed and another seriously injured in an overnight hit-and-run crash on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - Fatal Hit-Run Medford Crash: Suspect Nabbed, Victim ID'd It happened just before 2 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in Medford. A tractor-trailer was traveling northwest on Horseblock Road and attempting to make a left turn onto Express Drive North when it was struck by a 2008 BMW, Suffolk County Police said.  The driver of the BMW fled on foot. One passenger in the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Of…
Trapped Driver Rescued After I-95 Crash In Westport Trapped Driver Rescued After I-95 Crash In Westport
Trapped Driver Rescued After I-95 Crash In Westport A driver was extricated during an overnight crash on a stretch of I-95 in Connecticut. It happened just before 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, in Westport, northbound between exits 17 and 18.  According to Westport Fire Department Assistant Chief Brian Meadows, when engines arrived, one vehicle with heavy damage was pinned under the guard rail, with one occupant still inside.  A crew conducted an initial patient assessment, deployed a protective hose line, and assisted with stabilization.  After the vehicle was stabilized, they began extricating the …
Galloway Township Teen Dies When Hit By SUV, Thrown Off E-Scooter: Police Galloway Township Teen Dies When Hit By SUV, Thrown Off E-Scooter: Police
Galloway Township Teen Dies When Hit By SUV, Thrown Off E-Scooter: Police A Galloway Township teen was killed when he was hit by an SUV and thrown off his electric scooter, authorities said. Stephen Johnson III, 19, died in the crash on West White Horse Pike on Friday, June 7, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers found Johnson dead in the road near the intersection of West Jimmie Leeds Road at around 1:30 a.m. Investigators said a Galloway man was driving a Toyota RAV4 west on West White Horse Pike when he hit Johnson on his e-scooter in the travel lane.  Johnson was thrown into the road and struck by …
Dump Truck Flips On NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING) Dump Truck Flips On NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING)
Dump Truck Flips On NJ Turnpike (Developing) A dump truck overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9:40 a.m. on Friday, June 7 on the inner roadway northbound near Interchange 8A in East Brunswick Township, according to the NJDOT. Two right lanes of three lanes were blocked, 511nj.org reported.
Crash With Injuries Closes NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Closes NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Closes NJ Turnpike (Developing) A crash with injuries closed the outer roadway of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred before 7 a.m. on Friday, June 7 northbound south of Interchange 8 in East Windsor Township, according to the NJDOT. All traffic was diverted to the northbound inner roadway up to Interchange 7A, 511nj.org reported.
Traffic Delayed For Six Miles Following Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Maryland Traffic Delayed For Six Miles Following Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Maryland
Traffic Delayed For Six Miles Following Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Maryland Traffic was backed up for miles on I-95 during the evening commute on Thursday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash. An alert was issued shortly after 5:45 p.m. on June 6 when first responders were called to the northbound lanes of I-95/495 (Outer Loop/local lanes) near MD-210 (exit 2/Indian Head Highway) where the crash was reported. All lanes were blocked as of 5:50 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, with delays approaching nearly six miles, according to the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination Program. Multi-Vehicle Crash. I-95/495 NB (Outer Loop/Local Lanes) at MD-…
Coroner Names Driver Killed In Williams Township Crash Coroner Names Driver Killed In Williams Township Crash
Coroner Names Driver Killed In Williams Township Crash A 25-year-old man died in a single-car crash on Thursday morning, June 6, authorities say.  Rashon Christian-James Cooke of Philadelphia crashed at the corner of Berger and Diehl roads in Williams Township, said the Northampton County Coroner's Office.  According to state police, Cooke was headed west on Diehl when his truck left the roadway, struck an embankment, and then hit a traffic sign before overturning. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  His cause and manner of death are pending further investigation, the Coroner's Office added.
Four-Vehicle Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 In Montgomery County Four-Vehicle Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 In Montgomery County
Four-Vehicle Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 In Montgomery County One person had to be extricated from a vehicle and several others were evaluated by paramedics following a crash on I-270 in Montgomery County on Thursday afternoon. First responders were called to the southbound lanes of the interstate at around 2:30 p.m. on June 6, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash involving several drivers near I-370. Twitter/@DavidPazos15 According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson, four cars were involved, and five people were evaluated by paramedics, four of whom denied a trip to the hospital. Twitter/@DavidPazos15 One of the driver…
Atlantic City Man Indicted In Galloway Teen Pedestrian's Death In Absecon Hit-And-Run Crash Atlantic City Man Indicted In Galloway Teen Pedestrian's Death In Absecon Hit-And-Run Crash
Atlantic City Man Indicted In Galloway Teen Pedestrian's Death In Absecon Hit-And-Run Crash An Atlantic City man was indicted in the death of a teen pedestrian in a hit-and-run crash in Absecon, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 52-year-old Everette Williams on Tuesday, June 4, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. His indictment was for second-degree leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident which resulted in death. Officers responded to the crash on Route 30 West just east of Turner Avenue and near the Executive Lodge motel at around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17. A 17-year-old Galloway Township boy identified as "J…
Deadly Crash In Caernarvon Township Shuts Down Road: Officials Deadly Crash In Caernarvon Township Shuts Down Road: Officials
Deadly Crash In Caernarvon Township Shuts Down Road: Officials At least one person has died in an accident on Morgantown Road Thursday morning, June 6, say Caernarvon police.  Drivers should avoid Morgantown Road/Route 10 from Elverson Road to Ranck Road, authorities said in a release.  The road will be closed "for an extended time period," they added. 
Car Flips On Route 1 In North Brunswick (UPDATED) Car Flips On Route 1 In North Brunswick (UPDATED)
Car Flips On Route 1 In North Brunswick (Updated) Police were at the scene of a crash in which a car overturned on Route 1 in North Brunswick, authorities said. The two-car crash occurred at about 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6 southbound near Adams Lane, according to the NJDOT. One of the drivers suffered minor injuries, North Brunswick police said. All lanes were closed for about 50 minutes, police said.
Flight Attendant Dies Hours After Spinout Crash With Tractor Trailer On Route 78 In Lebanon Flight Attendant Dies Hours After Spinout Crash With Tractor Trailer On Route 78 In Lebanon
Flight Attendant Dies Hours After Spinout Crash With Tractor Trailer On Route 78 In Lebanon Jennifer Friedel-Hoffman, a 60-year-old Pennsylvania resident, was killed in a crash on Route 78 in New Jersey on Wednesday, May 29. A tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied on the right shoulder on Route 78 West in Lebanon when a Subaru driven by Friedel-Hoffman entered the area and struck the left rear of the truck just after 9 a.m., New Jersey State Police said.  The crash caused the Subaru to spin out and hit a Volkswagen passenger car traveling in the right lane, police said. Friedel-Hoffman was taken to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. A graduate of Northamp…
Crash Causes Serious Injuries On Busy Carmel Road Crash Causes Serious Injuries On Busy Carmel Road
Crash Causes Serious Injuries On Busy Carmel Road A serious Hudson Valley crash left a stretch of a busy roadway temporarily closed and resulted in serious injuries.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, June 4 around 5:40 p.m., when a serious crash occurred on Stoneleigh Avenue (Route 35) in Carmel.  According to Carmel Police, no deaths occurred, but the incident caused serious injuries. More details about the crash have not yet been released. The crash caused Stoneleigh Avenue to temporarily close between Hughson Road and Drewville Road. The roadway opened by 8 p.m.  This is a developing story. Check …
Pedestrian, 41, Killed By Car On Route 1&9 In Linden, Police Say Pedestrian, 41, Killed By Car On Route 1&9 In Linden, Police Say
Pedestrian, 41, Killed By Car On Route 1&9 In Linden, Police Say A 41-year-old Winfield Park man was killed after he was struck by a vehicle in Linden on the early morning of Wednesday, June 5, authorities said. At 1:20 a.m., police responded to S. Wood Avenue and Routes 1 and 9 on a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, Linden police said in a release.  The pedestrian was crossing Route 1 and 9 when he was struck by a 2021 Honda Civic traveling southbound, police said. The man, who was not identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The crash remains under investigation by the Linden Police Traffic Bureau. Anyo…