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6-Year-Old Faiz Sharif Opens Eyes After PA Kipona Festival Crash, Family Says 6-Year-Old Faiz Sharif Opens Eyes After PA Kipona Festival Crash, Family Says
6-Year-Old Faiz Sharif Opens Eyes After PA Kipona Festival Crash, Family Says A 6-year-old boy critically injured when a minivan plowed into Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival crowd has opened his eyes after several days in a coma, his family said Tuesday night, Sept. 9. The child, identified as Faiz Sharif, was one of three victims struck when Elizabeth Ann Bohrer, 36, of York Haven, allegedly barreled through barricades and into festivalgoers on North Front Street on Monday, Sept. 1, according to police and court documents. Elizabeth Ann Bohrer Swatara Township PD Court filings obtained by Daily Voice revealed Faiz suffered a fractured pelvis, two broken ribs, a …
'School Failed Him': Family Of 15-Year-Old Struck, Killed On NY Highway Demands Answers 'School Failed Him': Family Of 15-Year-Old Struck, Killed On NY Highway Demands Answers
'School Failed Him': Family Of 15-Year-Old Struck, Killed On NY Highway Demands Answers The family of a 15-year-old boy fatally struck on the Southern State Parkway says his Long Island school is to blame. Christopher Williams, of St. Albans, Queens, was hit around 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, on the eastbound side of the parkway near Exit 13, according to New York State Police.  The boy was rushed to Franklin General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Williams, who had autism, was a student at The Martin De Porres School for Exceptional Children, a special education school in Elmont. He was somehow left unsupervised and walked away from the school shortly before th…
CT Woman Struck By 2 Cars While Crossing Street CT Woman Struck By 2 Cars While Crossing Street
CT Woman Struck By 2 Cars While Crossing Street A woman is recovering after being hit by two cars while crossing the street this week in Bristol, Connecticut. The crash was reported around 7:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, on Farmington Avenue, police said. The woman was crossing the road to reach a Trulieve dispensary when a car traveling east struck her. The impact threw her into an oncoming vehicle traveling west, according to the Bristol Police Department. Paramedics took her to a nearby hospital, where doctors treated her for non-life-threatening injuries. She is in stable condition and expected to survive, authorities said Friday. …
Backup Camera Failures Force Major Recall Of Dodge, Ram Vehicles Backup Camera Failures Force Major Recall Of Dodge, Ram Vehicles
Backup Camera Failures Force Major Recall Of Dodge, Ram Vehicles Chrysler is recalling nearly 220,000 vehicles due to defective rearview cameras that can leave drivers without a clear view, federal regulators said. The recall was issued for 141,906 Ram ProMaster vans and 77,671 Dodge Journey SUVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The agency determined that the vehicles don't meet federal rear visibility standards. The issue affects 2019-2021 ProMaster vans and 2019-2020 Journey SUVs. Every vehicle in that range is believed to have the defect. Cracks in the microprocessor can cause the camera display to go…
Truck Crash Shuts Down I-95 In Westbrook, Scatters Plywood Across Highway Truck Crash Shuts Down I-95 In Westbrook, Scatters Plywood Across Highway
Truck Crash Shuts Down I-95 In Westbrook, Scatters Plywood Across Highway Both sides of Interstate 95 remain closed in Westbrook hours after a crash scattered dozens of plywood sheets across the highway. The crash, involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck, was reported shortly before 7:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, near Exit 64 south, according to Connecticut State Police. Authorities confirmed injuries but did not release details on the severity. Cleanup crews worked for hours to clear the debris, but I-95 remained closed in both directions between Exits 64 and 65 as of midday, according to CTRoads. It was unclear when the highway would reopen. Police continued r…
Loved Ones Mourn CT Dad Killed In Fiery Middlefield Crash: ‘We Will Always Remember That Smile' Loved Ones Mourn CT Dad Killed In Fiery Middlefield Crash: ‘We Will Always Remember That Smile'
Loved Ones Mourn CT Dad Killed In Fiery Middlefield Crash: ‘We Will Always Remember That Smile' A Connecticut community is rallying around a family who lost their father in a fiery head-on collision as he drove home from work last week.  Venancio Papalotzi-George, 46, was on Route 66 in Middlefield when his Honda collided head-on with a Jeep around midnight Friday, Aug. 29. The Wrangler flipped on its roof and burst into flames. Bystanders pulled the driver of the Jeep from the burning vehicle, and paramedics rushed them to a hospital, where they were recovering. But rescuers could not reach Papalotzi-George in time. Authorities said he suffered catastrophic injuries and died bef…
Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd
Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd Three people, including a 6-year-old child, were struck when a driver plowed through Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival, now the driver responsible has been identified and details have released in court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The incident happened after 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, when a woman in a red minivan went around barricades and parked cars, driving into the crowd on South Front Street near South Street, police said. Elizabeth Ann Bohrer's red minivan struck three people: a 6-year-old boy, a woman in a wheelchair, and a man working for the city’s traffic eng…
WATCH: West Point Army Football Player, Father Rescue Driver From Fiery Crash WATCH: West Point Army Football Player, Father Rescue Driver From Fiery Crash
Watch: West Point Army Football Player, Father Rescue Driver From Fiery Crash A driver was pulled from a burning vehicle after crashing into a utility pole on Route 9W in Fort Montgomery on Monday, Sept. 1, authorities announced. The Fort Montgomery Fire Department responded earlier in the morning to the crash, finding the vehicle fully engulfed in flames, according to the release. Army West Point football player and second-year cadet Larry Pickett Jr. and his father, Larry Pickett Sr., are seen in video running toward the blaze and pulling the driver to safety. The U.S. Army praised their actions, calling it an example of the Army Values and Warrior Ethos. “Running…
Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After New England Car Crash Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After New England Car Crash
Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After New England Car Crash Rudy Giuliani suffered serious injuries in a New England car crash, his spokesman said. The 81-year-old former New York City mayor was hospitalized with a fractured vertebra, cuts and bruises after his rental car was struck from behind in New Hampshire on Aug. 30, according to Michael Ragusa, who also serves as Giuliani’s head of security. Specific injuries included his left arm and lower leg, said Ragusa. "Prior to the incident, he was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident," Ragusa said. "Mayor Giuliani immediately rendered assistance and contacted 911…
Bystanders Pull Driver From Burning Car In Deadly Middlefield Crash Bystanders Pull Driver From Burning Car In Deadly Middlefield Crash
Bystanders Pull Driver From Burning Car In Deadly Middlefield Crash A violent, fiery crash on Route 66 in Middlefield left one person dead and another with serious injuries late Friday night, Aug. 29. The two-vehicle crash happened just before midnight near Baileyville Road, when the cars collided head-on, Middlefield firefighters said. The impact caused one car to roll over and catch fire. Witnesses immediately called 911, but several didn’t wait for first responders. Instead, they rushed toward the burning, upside-down vehicle and pulled the driver out. Paramedics arrived shortly after and rushed the victim to Hartford Hospital with serious injuries. Th…
‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Facing Multiple Charges After NJ Crash, Records Show ‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Facing Multiple Charges After NJ Crash, Records Show
‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Facing Multiple Charges After NJ Crash, Records Show Actor Dylan Walsh, best known for his role in "Nip/Tuck," is facing multiple motor vehicle charges in connection with a Rumson crash earlier this month, court records show. Walsh, whose legal name is Charles Walsh, is charged with reckless driving, open container of alcohol or unsealed cannabis in a motor vehicle, improper passing, driving or parking an unregistered motor vehicle, traffic on marked lanes, and improper driving on a sidewalk.  The offenses were issued on Sunday, Aug. 17, and all are active pending a Sept. 10 court date in Rumson Borough Municipal Court, according to cour…
Head-On CT Crash Leaves Driver Fighting For Her Life, Sends Another To Hospital Head-On CT Crash Leaves Driver Fighting For Her Life, Sends Another To Hospital
Head-On CT Crash Leaves Driver Fighting For Her Life, Sends Another To Hospital A woman is fighting for her life after a violent head-on crash in Meriden that left two people seriously injured. Meriden police said the Friday, Aug. 22, crash happened around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Research Parkway and Pond View Drive when a northbound car crossed the center line and slammed into a minivan coming from the opposite direction.  The impact sent the car off the road, where it rolled over. Emergency crews had to cut the woman from the wreckage so paramedics could rush her to an area hospital, where she remained in critical condition, police said. Authorities d…
Drunk Driver Sentenced To 10 Years For Fatal Crash With Deep River Native Drunk Driver Sentenced To 10 Years For Fatal Crash With Deep River Native
Drunk Driver Sentenced To 10 Years For Fatal Crash With Deep River Native A Florida man will spend the next decade in prison for a deadly drunk driving crash in North Branford that killed a man walking home from work, authorities said.  James Black, 42, of Myakka City, was sentenced to 18 years in prison, with 10 years to be served behind bars and five years of probation. The sentence comes after he admitted to hitting and killing 67-year-old David Horbal while speeding along Foxon Road. Prosecutors said Black had been drinking at a nearby bar before getting behind the wheel of his pickup truck. He was driving 75 to 80 miles per hour when he struck Horbal, w…
Intoxicated Driver Tried To Climb Back Into Car After Rollover Crash: Police Intoxicated Driver Tried To Climb Back Into Car After Rollover Crash: Police
Intoxicated Driver Tried To Climb Back Into Car After Rollover Crash: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after police say he crashed his SUV while intoxicated, then tried to climb back inside the overturned vehicle before being taken into custody. Christopher Jon Telesco, 49, of Norwalk, faces multiple charges following the crash on Monday, Aug. 18, police said.  Norwalk officers were called to East Avenue around 3:45 p.m. after a gold Acura MDX had rolled over onto its side. It's unclear what caused the crash.  Police watched as Telesco tried to crawl back into the wrecked vehicle, authorities said.  Investigators determi…
2 CT Kids Rushed To Hospital After Car Strike 2 CT Kids Rushed To Hospital After Car Strike
2 CT Kids Rushed To Hospital After Car Strike Two children were struck by a car in Waterbury, Connecticut, this week and hospitalized, but doctors say both are expected to recover. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, near Sylvan Avenue and Keefe Street, according to police. Both children were walking when a car hit them, Waterbury police said. They suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The driver stayed at the scene and was not hurt, paramedics said.
Police ID CT Woman Killed By Driver Who Ran Red Light: Police Police ID CT Woman Killed By Driver Who Ran Red Light: Police
Police ID CT Woman Killed By Driver Who Ran Red Light: Police A Connecticut woman was killed after being struck by a car in downtown New Haven overnight, police said. Mary Claire Hartman, 56, of New Haven, was hit shortly after midnight Saturday, Aug. 16, at Chapel and Temple streets, police said. She suffered severe injuries when a car struck her as she crossed the street on foot. Paramedics rushed her to Yale New Haven Hospital, where she later died, police said. Surveillance video showed the vehicle that hit Hartman ran a red light before the crash, police said. The driver, who was not identified, remained at the scene. No arrest has been made, b…
Billy Joel To Shutter NY Motorcycle Shop, Auction Collection After Brain Disorder Diagnosis Billy Joel To Shutter NY Motorcycle Shop, Auction Collection After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Billy Joel To Shutter NY Motorcycle Shop, Auction Collection After Brain Disorder Diagnosis The Piano Man is movin’ out. Billy Joel will close his beloved Oyster Bay motorcycle shop, 20th Century Cycles, and auction off his prized collection after nearly 15 years. Social media posts for the shop proclaim “everything must go!” in announcements for its motorcycle parts sale. The more than 75 vintage and custom motorcycles housed within will be sold at auction this fall. The impending closure comes months after the 76-year-old Joel revealed he was diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, as Daily Voice reported. The condition — a buildup of fluid in the brain — can impact think…
'Devastated': School IDs 12-Year-Old Killed In CT Hit-Run Crash; Police Have Suspect 'Devastated': School IDs 12-Year-Old Killed In CT Hit-Run Crash; Police Have Suspect
'Devastated': School IDs 12-Year-Old Killed In CT Hit-Run Crash; Police Have Suspect Brisley Reyes, a 12-year-old boy, has been identified as the victim in a tragic hit-and-run crash over the weekend in Stamford. Police say they have also identified a suspect in connection with his death. Reyes was a soon-to-be seventh grader at Dolan Middle School. "Like so many of you, I am devastated," Principal Joseph Claps III wrote in a message to parents and teachers. "Brisley was a sweet, kind, and joyful child who I had the privilege of getting to know well during his sixth-grade year. His loss is deeply felt by all of us at Dolan." Original Report: 12-Year-Old Killed In Stamfor…
Popular Barbie Designers Killed By Wrong-Way Driver: 'Their Generosity Was Boundless' Popular Barbie Designers Killed By Wrong-Way Driver: 'Their Generosity Was Boundless'
Popular Barbie Designers Killed By Wrong-Way Driver: 'Their Generosity Was Boundless' Two world-renowned Barbie designers were among four people killed in a crash caused by a wrong-way driver in northern Italy. Mattel confirmed the deaths of Mario Paglino, 52, and Gianni Grossi, 55, in an Instagram post on Monday, July 28. The longtime couple co-founded Magia2000, a custom Barbie doll brand they launched in 1999 that became widely celebrated in the world of collectible dolls. The crash happened at around 11 a.m. Central European Summer Time on Sunday, July 27. According to Italian news service ANSA, an 82-year-old man made a U-turn before a toll booth in Arluno, about 2…
Charges Filed In New Year's Crash That Killed NJ Gov. Murphy Staffer, Prosecutor Says Charges Filed In New Year's Crash That Killed NJ Gov. Murphy Staffer, Prosecutor Says
Charges Filed In New Year's Crash That Killed NJ Gov. Murphy Staffer, Prosecutor Says A woman is facing manslaughter charges after she fled the scene of a fatal six-car crash in Plainsboro that occurred on New Year's Day, authorities announced Thursday, July 31. At 1:56 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, first responders responded to Route 1 in Plainsboro for the multi-car crash, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Plainsboro Police Chief Eamon Blanchard said.  Louisa Bradlow Carman, a 25-year-old Princeton resident, who was driving a Ford Fusion, was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead, authorities said. Carman…
Princeton Rower Killed In South Africa Helped Lead School To Ivy League Championship Princeton Rower Killed In South Africa Helped Lead School To Ivy League Championship
Princeton Rower Killed In South Africa Helped Lead School To Ivy League Championship Kerry Grundlingh, a 21-year-old student at Princeton University was killed on Sunday, July 27, after being hit by a car while cycling in her native South Africa, the school announced. Grundlingh, an economics major was an accomplished athlete who was a member of the women's open rowing team at Princeton, and rowed for South Africa in international competitions, the university said. With the heaviest hearts, we mourn the tragic loss of Kerry Grundlingh. To the Grundlingh family and all those who... Posted by Row SA on Sunday, July 27, 2025 This past season, Grundlingh was part of t…
Ex-WWE Boss Vince McMahon Cited In 3-Car CT Crash Ex-WWE Boss Vince McMahon Cited In 3-Car CT Crash
Ex-wwe Boss Vince McMahon Cited In 3-Car CT Crash Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon was cited for causing a three-car crash just hours before news of Hulk Hogan's death hit news outlets, reports said.  TMZ broke the news on Tuesday, July 29, that McMahon, 79, crashed his Bentley on the Merritt Parkway in Westport last week.  Reports said McMahon crashed his 2024 Bentley Continental GT Speed into the back of a BMW 430, forcing the car into a wooden guardrail. Debris from the guardrail spilled onto the other side of the highway, and a Ford Fusion slammed into it.  No one was hurt in the crash.  Connecticut Sta…
CT Driver Killed After Crashing Into Large Stones In I-84 Median CT Driver Killed After Crashing Into Large Stones In I-84 Median
CT Driver Killed After Crashing Into Large Stones In I-84 Median A 39-year-old Connecticut man was killed after he lost control of his car on I-84 and crashed into a large pile of rocks in the median.  Jeffrey Lepage, of Plantsville, was driving in the left lane on the highway near Benson Road in Middlebury when he lost control of his Subaru around 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, Connecticut State Police said.  It's unclear what caused him to lose control, but Lepage's car skidded into the grassy median before smashing into a pile of large rocks, police said.  Paramedics rushed him to Waterbury Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.…
23-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Collision With Tractor-Trailer In CT 23-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Collision With Tractor-Trailer In CT
23-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Collision With Tractor-Trailer In CT A 23-year-old Massachusetts woman was killed after losing control of her car and crashing into an oncoming tractor-trailer, authorities said. Jalene Ailany Brown, of Framingham, Massachusetts, was driving westbound on Boston Post Road in Windham around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, when she lost control of her SUV while attempting a right-hand turn, according to Connecticut State Police. Brown’s Nissan Rogue crossed over the double-yellow lines and collided with the truck. The impact was so violent that it nearly split the SUV in half and hurled it more than 50 feet, reports said. Emergency …
Community Rallies After Middletown Dad Of 2 Young Girls Dies In Crash: 'An Unimaginable Loss' Community Rallies After Middletown Dad Of 2 Young Girls Dies In Crash: 'An Unimaginable Loss'
Community Rallies After Middletown Dad Of 2 Young Girls Dies In Crash: 'An Unimaginable Loss' A grassroots effort to support a mother left to raise two young children after her husband was tragically killed in a car crash has raised thousands of dollars—and continues to gain momentum. Simon Stopka, 29, died recently in a car wreck. Details surrounding the crash remain scarce, and requests for additional information have not been returned. Stopka leaves behind his wife, Natalia, and their daughters, Lea, age 3, and Jolie, age 2. A GoFundMe campaign was created to support the family as they navigate life without their beloved husband and father and grieve this “unimaginable loss.” As…
Grandmother Killed When Intoxicated Driver Plowed Onto Sidewalk, Hit CT Post Office: Cops Grandmother Killed When Intoxicated Driver Plowed Onto Sidewalk, Hit CT Post Office: Cops
Grandmother Killed When Intoxicated Driver Plowed Onto Sidewalk, Hit CT Post Office: Cops A Connecticut man who drove onto the sidewalk and crashed into and killed a grandmother has been charged nearly a year later, authorities announced.  Ean King, 37, of Norwich, turned himself over to police on Monday, July 21, and was charged with reckless driving, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, manslaughter, assault, and multiple traffic infractions, Connecticut State Police said.  Investigators say King was driving a white 2017 BMW X5 north on Main Street in Griswold when he crossed into the other lane and jumped the curb onto the sidewalk on Aug. 29, 2024. Th…
Police ID CT 29-Year-Old Killed In East Haddam Rollover Crash Police ID CT 29-Year-Old Killed In East Haddam Rollover Crash
Police ID CT 29-Year-Old Killed In East Haddam Rollover Crash A 29-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a violent crash on Route 82 in East Haddam when police say he lost control of his car and flipped in the middle of the highway over the weekend.  Patrick Lanahan, of Wallingford, was behind the wheel of a Nissan 350Z around 7:20 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, that slid off the right side of Norwich Salem Road near Old West Road, hit the grassy shoulder, and glanced off a utility pole, Connecticut State Police said. He overcorrected back onto the road and crashed head-on with an oncoming Honda CR-V. The impact caused the Nissan to flip, …
Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’ Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’
Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’ Five years after he was involved in a gruesome car crash, Marcus "Buff" Bagwell is facing his latest battle outside of the ring. The five-time WCW World Tag Team Champion underwent an above-the-knee amputation after multiple attempts to repair damage from the 2020 crash were unsuccessful. Bagwell crashed his car into a shopping mall in 2020, leaving him with grievous injuries that ultimately led to his decision to amputate.  His story was documented by former WWE wrestler Maven Huffman on his YouTube channel following the July 9 surgery. In the 1990s, Buff Bagwell was one of the…
CT Man Clinging To Life After Hit-Run Crash; Police Ask For Tips CT Man Clinging To Life After Hit-Run Crash; Police Ask For Tips
CT Man Clinging To Life After Hit-Run Crash; Police Ask For Tips A man is fighting for his life after a car slammed into him in an early morning crash and then sped away, authorities said.  The crash was reported just before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, in the area of 406 Watertown Ave., Waterbury police said. Officers found him lying on the pavement suffering serious and life-threatening wounds. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he remained in critical condition.  Waterbury police urge anyone with information about the crash to contact the department's Crash Reconstruction Unit at 203-346-3975 right away or the Crime St…
CT Mom Charged With Killing Her Baby Boy In Drunken I-91 Crash: Police CT Mom Charged With Killing Her Baby Boy In Drunken I-91 Crash: Police
CT Mom Charged With Killing Her Baby Boy In Drunken I-91 Crash: Police Just days before his first birthday, 11-month-old Isiah Ortiz was killed in an overnight crash on I-91 in Enfield. Now, his mother is facing serious charges, including manslaughter, authorities said.  Fransheska Stuart, 30, of Meriden, was arrested on Tuesday, July 15. Nearly 18 months after she crashed her 2006 Honda Accord just before 2 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2023, near Exit 45 southbound when she lost control, hit a guardrail, and the car flipped onto its side, Connecticut State Police said.  When emergency crews arrived, the metal of the car was compressing Stuart’s c…
Pregnant Woman Injured, 2 Killed In Fiery Head-On, Chain-Reaction Crash On CT Highway Pregnant Woman Injured, 2 Killed In Fiery Head-On, Chain-Reaction Crash On CT Highway
Pregnant Woman Injured, 2 Killed In Fiery Head-On, Chain-Reaction Crash On CT Highway Two people were killed in a chain-reaction crash that pushed a vehicle into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision on a Connecticut highway, authorities said. The crash was reported around 4:15 p.m. Sunday, July 13, on Route 16 near the Cato Corner Road intersection, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators said a Hyundai rear-ended a Subaru in the eastbound lanes, forcing the Subaru onto the shoulder. The vehicle spun sideways and skidded into oncoming traffic, where it struck a Toyota RAV4 head-on, police said.  (Correction: A previous version of this st…