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Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants
Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants A Massachusetts family traveling to a wedding in South Carolina has been identified among the five people killed in a devastating chain-reaction crash involving a charter bus on Interstate 95 in Virginia. Providence Christian Academy announced Friday, May 29, that members of the Doncev family died in the crash, which happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford County. Relatives identified the family of four as Dimitri Doncev, 45, and his wife Ecaterina Doncev, 44, along with their two children, Emily, 13, and Mark, 7, all of Greenfield, MA. The family …
CT Teen Opens Fire On Car, Sending It Crashing Into Guardrail, Injuring 2: Police CT Teen Opens Fire On Car, Sending It Crashing Into Guardrail, Injuring 2: Police
CT Teen Opens Fire On Car, Sending It Crashing Into Guardrail, Injuring 2: Police Police have arrested a teenager they say fired into a car, striking someone, and causing a crash earlier this week.  Alam Flores, 19, of Naugatuck, was identified as the suspect in a Naugatuck shooting near the intersection of Route 63 and Mill Street around 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, police said.  Naugatuck officers responded to the scene after a car crashed into a guardrail. Someone in the vehicle told police that someone had shot at them near Mill Street and Baummer Pond moments before. Two people were taken to an area hospital for minor injuries. One for the cr…
Alec Baldwin Crashed Wife’s Range Rover Dodging Massive Garbage Truck, He Says Alec Baldwin Crashed Wife’s Range Rover Dodging Massive Garbage Truck, He Says
Alec Baldwin Crashed Wife’s Range Rover Dodging Massive Garbage Truck, He Says It's a rough week to be Hilaria Baldwin. First, she was voted off "Dancing with the Stars." Then, her husband, actor Alec Baldwin, totaled her white Range Rover in a crash on Long Island Monday, Oct. 13. Alec spoke out after he and his brother Stephen were involved in the crash on Montauk Highway in East Hampton. "I was in a car accident this morning,” Baldwin said on Instagram. “Guy cut me off in a big garbage truck the size of a whale. The biggest garbage truck I’ve ever seen. To avoid hitting him I hit a big fat tree, which crushed my wife’s car. I felt bad about that, but we’re all fin…
Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46 Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46
Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46 Brad Everett Young, an actor, celebrity photographer, and advocate for arts education, was killed in a car crash in Los Angeles. He was 46. The crash happened late Sunday, Sept. 14, when a wrong-way driver hit Young’s car on the 134 Freeway. He had just seen a movie and was driving alone, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. Young died at the scene. The other driver survived and was hospitalized, the outlet reported. A Danville, Virginia native who lived in Los Angeles, Young was a fixture on Hollywood red carpets and at premieres and awards shows. He also founded Dream Loud Official,…
NY Native Among 2 Marquette University Lacrosse Players Killed In Crash NY Native Among 2 Marquette University Lacrosse Players Killed In Crash
NY Native Among 2 Marquette University Lacrosse Players Killed In Crash Two Marquette sophomore men’s lacrosse players were killed in a crash near campus, prompting the university to cancel all weekend home events and mobilize counseling support for the grieving campus community. Marquette officials confirmed the deaths of attackman Noah Snyder, age 20, goalie Scott Michaud, age 19, and said additional men’s lacrosse team members were hospitalized with injuries. The crash happened around 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 in Milwaukee, near North 27th Street and West St. Paul Avenue.  According to investigators, Michaud and Snyder were among six people in a car that …
CT Ranked In Top 15 For Teen Driving Safety, New Study Finds: Here's Why CT Ranked In Top 15 For Teen Driving Safety, New Study Finds: Here's Why
CT Ranked In Top 15 For Teen Driving Safety, New Study Finds: Here's Why Teen drivers across the Northeast face some of the safest conditions in the country, while some teens in the mid-Atlantic aren't as fortunate, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The personal finance website compared all 50 states across 23 measures of safety, cost, and driving laws. Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens ages 16 to 19, with WalletHub finding that those wrecks cost more than $40 billion each year in medical expenses and lost productivity.  "Learning …
Recovering From Crash, Rudy Giuliani To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Trump Says Recovering From Crash, Rudy Giuliani To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Trump Says
Recovering From Crash, Rudy Giuliani To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Trump Says Two days after a New England highway crash left him with a fractured vertebra, Rudy Giuliani is set to receive the nation’s highest civilian honor, President Donald Trump announced Monday, Sept. 1. Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social: “As President of the United States of America, I am pleased to announce that Rudy Giuliani, the greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot, will receive THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM, our Country’s highest civilian honor. Details as to time and place to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE A…
CT College Student Killed In Mustang Crash Mourned CT College Student Killed In Mustang Crash Mourned
CT College Student Killed In Mustang Crash Mourned By all accounts, Mary Cordero’s future was full of promise.  That future was tragically cut short when the 19-year-old Western Connecticut State University junior died in a car crash over the weekend. Now, the Newtown community is rallying to support her grieving family. Cordero, a Danbury native, was sitting in the center back seat of a red 2017 Ford Mustang GT as it sped along Berkshire Road in Newtown, just west of Zoar Road, around 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, police said. Original Report: Teen Killed In Newtown Wreck That Sent Several To Hospital Investigators believe the driver…
CT Officer Involved In Crash Responding To Emergency Call CT Officer Involved In Crash Responding To Emergency Call
CT Officer Involved In Crash Responding To Emergency Call A Rocky Hill police officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a car crash on Tuesday evening, Aug. 5.  The officer was involved in the crash around 5:45 p.m. in the area of 279 Elm Street while responding to an emergency call for help, police said.  The officer, who was not identified, and the other driver suffered injuries and were taken to an area hospital for treatment. Both are expected to be OK, authorities said.  The crash is under investigation. 
Chaos After CT Crash: Man Chased, Beaten, Robbed At Gunpoint In Broad Daylight Chaos After CT Crash: Man Chased, Beaten, Robbed At Gunpoint In Broad Daylight
Chaos After CT Crash: Man Chased, Beaten, Robbed At Gunpoint In Broad Daylight A Connecticut car crash quickly turned violent when one of the drivers pulled a gun, chased the other man down the street, and then teamed up with an armed accomplice to beat and rob him, police said.  Jerryed Burgess, 38, of New Haven, faces multiple felonies following his arrest, police said.  It all unfolded just after 7 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at the intersection of Elm Street and Sherman Avenue in New Haven.  Officers were called to the scene for a crash and reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found a shaken victim who told them he had been chased by the other driv…
CT Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Crash With SUV That Pulled Into His Path: Police CT Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Crash With SUV That Pulled Into His Path: Police
CT Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Crash With SUV That Pulled Into His Path: Police A Connecticut motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash with an SUV on Monday, July 28.  Police were called to the crash site on East Main Street in Meriden around 10:40 a.m. When Meriden police arrived, they found an orange Honda motorcycle on its side in the middle of the road and a male motorcyclist lying in the roadway several feet ahead of it. Nearby, a white Honda CR-V, which was involved in the crash, had backed up into the McDonald's parking lot.  The SUV driver remained at the scene and was cooperative with officers, Meriden police said.  The mot…
Man Charged With Killing CT Police Chaplain, Cromwell Pastor In Hit-Run Crash: 'Fear Took Over' Man Charged With Killing CT Police Chaplain, Cromwell Pastor In Hit-Run Crash: 'Fear Took Over'
Man Charged With Killing CT Police Chaplain, Cromwell Pastor In Hit-Run Crash: 'Fear Took Over' A man accused of leaving the scene of a crash that killed a pastor who served as a state police chaplain told investigators he drove away because he was afraid and didn't know what to do, authorities said.  Gabriel Figueroa, 25, of New Britain, was charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, evading responsibility resulting in death, and failure to drive in a proper lane, Connecticut State Police said.  Related: State Police Chaplain Killed In Crash Had 'Heart Full Of Kindness' Figueroa is accused of crashing into the motorcycle of 65-year-old Rev. Dr. Paul Krampitz o…
Volunteer Firefighter Electrocuted During NY Crash Response: 'World Lost A Great Man' Volunteer Firefighter Electrocuted During NY Crash Response: 'World Lost A Great Man'
Volunteer Firefighter Electrocuted During NY Crash Response: 'World Lost A Great Man' A community is in mourning following the death of a New York firefighter who lost his life while responding to an emergency call. Jason McGlone, an assistant chief of the East Branch Volunteer Fire Department in Delaware County, died while responding to a car crash on Route 30 on Thursday night, July 17, the department confirmed. McGlone, a Long Island native from South Huntington who had made East Branch his home, was among the first responders dispatched to the scene around 9:30 p.m. when a vehicle reportedly crashed into a telephone pole. In a heartbreaking series of events, a fellow fi…
Chase Ends In I-91 Crash; Driver Hit 120 MPH In Failed  Getaway: Police Chase Ends In I-91 Crash; Driver Hit 120 MPH In Failed  Getaway: Police
Chase Ends In I-91 Crash; Driver Hit 120 MPH In Failed Getaway: Police A Connecticut man was arrested after leading state police on a dangerous high-speed chase on I-91 that ended in a crash in Glastonbury, according to authorities. Tyler Marandino, of Southington, was behind the wheel of a gray Dodge Avenger when a state trooper spotted the car speeding in the right lanes near Exit 23 in Rocky Hill around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, Connecticut State Police said.  The trooper clocked the vehicle going 95 mph in a 65 mph zone. When the trooper turned on emergency lights and sirens to stop the car, Marandino at first began pulling over, but then it sudde…
Driver Who 'Brake Checked' DUI Motorist Slams Tree, Dies On Pennsylvania Roadway: Cops Driver Who 'Brake Checked' DUI Motorist Slams Tree, Dies On Pennsylvania Roadway: Cops
Driver Who 'Brake Checked' DUI Motorist Slams Tree, Dies On Pennsylvania Roadway: Cops A road rage crash left one man dead and another under arrest for DUI on Sunday evening, June 29, along Route 422 East in Limerick Township, Pennsylvania, authorities said. The fatal collision happened around 5:26 p.m. near mile marker 177.2, Pennsylvania State Police Skippack said in a press release. Troopers arrived to find a black Volvo SUV with heavy front-end damage. The driver was trapped inside and unresponsive. Police say two people inside a Chevrolet Cruze admitted to being involved in the crash. According to their account, the incident stemmed from a road rage encounter several mi…
1 Dead, Another Hurt In CT Crash; Police Investigating 1 Dead, Another Hurt In CT Crash; Police Investigating
1 Dead, Another Hurt In CT Crash; Police Investigating One person was killed and another was severely injured following a two-car crash in North Branford Monday morning, June 20.  North Branford police were called to 999 Foxon Road just after 10 a.m.  One driver sustained critical injuries in the crash, and paramedics rushed him to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.  Authorities are withholding his identity until they can notify his family.  Responders also took the second driver to the hospital, but their injuries were considered minor, police said.  The crash is under investigation.  …
3-Car Rollover Leads Turns Into Drug Bust As CT Man Admits Making Psychedelic Candy: Cops 3-Car Rollover Leads Turns Into Drug Bust As CT Man Admits Making Psychedelic Candy: Cops
3-Car Rollover Leads Turns Into Drug Bust As CT Man Admits Making Psychedelic Candy: Cops A three-car crash on Route 9 quickly turned into a major drug investigation after one of the drivers was found with what police called a “significant quantity” of illegal substances and admitted to drug-filled gummies and chocolate bars. Frank Mitchell, 30, of Hamden, faces multiple felonies following the crash around 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, Connecticut State Police said.  The New Britain crash happened near Exit 37B in the northbound lanes. State troopers arrived to find that two vehicles had rolled over. One driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The others, i…
Family Asks For Help After Mom Of 4 Dies In CT Car Crash: 'Christine Was A Beautiful Soul' Family Asks For Help After Mom Of 4 Dies In CT Car Crash: 'Christine Was A Beautiful Soul'
Family Asks For Help After Mom Of 4 Dies In CT Car Crash: 'Christine Was A Beautiful Soul' The family of a 38-year-old Connecticut woman who was about to become a grandmother has asked the community for help after she was killed in a car crash earlier this week.  Christine Camacho died on Tuesday, June 3, when the car she was in went off of Franklin Avenue in Hartford and crashed into two trees and a parked van, police said. The 41-year-old driver and Camacho's 18-year-old pregnant daughter, who was in the backseat, were hospitalized following the crash.  Hartford police believe the driver was speeding and lost control of the 2001 Acura before skidding off the road arou…
Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash
Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash The popular band Kool & The Gang is mourning the death of a beloved member. Michael Sumler was killed in a car crash in Mableton, Georgia, over Memorial Day weekend when the car he was driving collided with another vehicle just before midnight Saturday, May 24, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Known as Chicago Mike, Sumler was known for hyping the crowd "with his energy and dance moves," the band said in a statement on social media, saying as wardrobe valet, he made sure "the guys looked their best on stage every night." The 71-year-old Sumler was with the band from 2000 to 2015. Kool…
Driver Hit 124 MPH In Racing Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old On I-91: Police Driver Hit 124 MPH In Racing Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old On I-91: Police
Driver Hit 124 MPH In Racing Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old On I-91: Police A 19-year-old woman from Connecticut was street racing on Interstate 91 at nearly twice the posted speed limit, leading to a violent crash that killed a man and injured multiple others, police said. Mackenzie Simpson, of East Hartford, surrendered to authorities on Tuesday, May 13, after police issued a warrant for her arrest in connection with the death of 25-year-old D'Andre Charles in March 2024, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators allege Simpson and Charles were racing on I-91 in Rocky Hill, each reaching speeds of 128 mph shortly before midnight on March 30, 2024, when…
CT Driver Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole; Police Seek Witnesses CT Driver Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole; Police Seek Witnesses
CT Driver Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole; Police Seek Witnesses A single-car crash on Wednesday, May 7, left a driver dead after the vehicle struck a utility pole, police said. Multiple 911 calls came in just after 1:20 p.m. reporting a serious crash at 21 Fort Hill Road in Groton, between Depot Road and South Road, authorities said. Groton Police responded to the scene and found that the SUV had hit the utility pole while traveling south. Officers discovered the driver, the vehicle's sole occupant, unconscious. Paramedics rushed them to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, where doctors pronounced them dead, according to Groton police. The driver’s name and…
Watch: Intoxicated Driver Crashes With CT Trooper's Car After Lengthy Chase, Police Say Watch: Intoxicated Driver Crashes With CT Trooper's Car After Lengthy Chase, Police Say
Watch: Intoxicated Driver Crashes With CT Trooper's Car After Lengthy Chase, Police Say A late-night police chase that stretched across three highways with an intoxicated driver ended in a crash and handcuffs for a Connecticut man, authorities said.  Daniel Henderson, 28, of Vernon, was behind the wheel of a black Acura MDX that first caught a trooper's attention on I-84 near East Hartford on Sunday, May 4, just before 1 a.m., Connecticut State Police said. The SUV was seen drifting between lanes and swerving onto the shoulder.  An intoxicated driver crashed into a Connecticut State Police trooper vehicle after a high-speed chase across multiple highways on S…
120 MPH: Intoxicated Driver Led Police On Route 2 Chase Before Crashing Into Car, Cops Say 120 MPH: Intoxicated Driver Led Police On Route 2 Chase Before Crashing Into Car, Cops Say
120 MPH: Intoxicated Driver Led Police On Route 2 Chase Before Crashing Into Car, Cops Say A high-speed chase down Route 2 that nearly put construction workers in harm’s way ended with a crash and a drug-related arrest in Glastonbury. Marcus Douton, of Norwich, faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence and leading police on a pursuit at more than 120 mph on Wednesday, April 30, around 6:15 p.m., authorities said.  The incident began when multiple 911 callers reported a Lexus sedan driving erratically on Route 2 westbound in Bozrah. The vehicle had fresh damage to its front bumper, leading troopers to believe it had just been in a recent crash. Troopers i…
‘Okay Baby’ Of TikTok Dies In Crash At Age 2 ‘Okay Baby’ Of TikTok Dies In Crash At Age 2
‘Okay Baby’ Of TikTok Dies In Crash At Age 2 A toddler known on TikTok as the “Okay Baby” has died following a car crash that also left his parents hospitalized, according to a GoFundMe launched by loved ones. Preston Ordone, just 2 years old, passed away after a single-car crash on Thursday, April 24, in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, the fundraiser says. According to the campaign, Preston's parents, Katelynn and Jaelan Ordone, were involved in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 12 that day, when their 2011 Ford F-150 veered off the road and struck a tree, the campaign says. Both Katelynn and Jaelan sustained serious …
Washington Wizards Star Gilbert Arenas’ Son, USC Commit, In Induced Coma After Crash: Reports Washington Wizards Star Gilbert Arenas’ Son, USC Commit, In Induced Coma After Crash: Reports
Washington Wizards Star Gilbert Arenas’ Son, USC Commit, In Induced Coma After Crash: Reports Alijah Arenas, the son of Washington Wizards great Gilbert Arenas, was placed in a medically induced coma after being involved in a crash in Los Angeles, according to reports. The younger Arenas, a five-star men's basketball recruit who committed to USC, was reportedly involved in a serious car crash that left him with critical injuries. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, crews were called shortly before 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 24 in LA when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a tree and caught fire. TMZ shared video of the aftermath of the crash, which shows the truck on fire and…
CT Family Killed In Crash Will Be Laid To Rest Together CT Family Killed In Crash Will Be Laid To Rest Together
CT Family Killed In Crash Will Be Laid To Rest Together A mother, her teenage daughter, and her sister who were killed in a crash on Saturday, April 19 in Connecticut will be laid to rest together this weekend. Services for Florinda Antonia Tineo, 50, her daughter Gabriela Johailiz Difo, 17, and her sister Jeannette Tineo, 48, will be held Friday, April 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 626 Willard Ave., with burial at West Meadow Cemetery. Maritza Smith, 56, of New Britain also died in the cra…
4 Dead In Crash: CT Teen, Family Members of Dominican Senator Among Victims 4 Dead In Crash: CT Teen, Family Members of Dominican Senator Among Victims
4 Dead In Crash: CT Teen, Family Members of Dominican Senator Among Victims A 17-year-old senior at Newington High School was among four people killed in a two-car crash over the weekend in Connecticut, authorities said. The collision occurred at the intersection of Willard Avenue and Greenlawn Avenue in Newington around 9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, according to police. The victims were identified as Gabriela Difo, 17; Florinda Tineo, 50; Jeannette Tineo, 48, all of Newington; and Maritza Smith, 56, of New Britain, Newington police said. Newington Public Schools confirmed that Difo was a senior at Newington High School. Tineo was her mother, and Jeannette Tineo was …
Officer Killed, Wife Hospitalized In Wrong-Way NY Crash, Officials Confirm Officer Killed, Wife Hospitalized In Wrong-Way NY Crash, Officials Confirm
Officer Killed, Wife Hospitalized In Wrong-Way NY Crash, Officials Confirm A 65-year-old police officer from the Hudson Valley was killed and his wife hospitalized after a wrong-way crash on Route 17 in Sullivan County, NY, law enforcement officials confirmed. Jose A. Santiago Jr., of Washingtonville, NY, and member of the local police department, was behind the wheel of a 2021 Hyundai when he was struck by a 2019 Mercedes Sprinter Van, operated by Robert Cromer, 62, of Liberty, on Saturday, March 21, according to NYSP and WPD Chief Brian Zaccaro. Cromer was heading west on the highway when he veered off the south shoulder, crossed over the center median…
Police ID CT Man Killed In Crash As 46-Year-Old Police ID CT Man Killed In Crash As 46-Year-Old
Police ID CT Man Killed In Crash As 46-Year-Old Police have identified a 46-year-old Connecticut man who died when the car he was riding in crashed earlier this month. Glen Halama, of Naugatuck, died on Friday, March 14, after the Kia Sedona he was a passenger in veered off the road and slammed into a stone wall, police said. Officers responded to Gunntown Road in Naugatuck around 8:30 a.m. after receiving reports of the crash. Halama was rushed to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The 31-year-old driver from Hartford sustained minor injuries in the crash.  The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down CT Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car: Police K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down CT Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car: Police
K9 Officer 'Boss' Tracks Down CT Teens Who Stole, Crashed Car: Police A group of teenagers found themselves in handcuffs after crashing a stolen car and running into the woods — only to be sniffed out by a four-legged officer. Connecticut State Police say it all began when a gray Subaru Crosstrek, reported stolen earlier that day, was seen weaving dangerously through traffic on Main Street in Killingly on Saturday afternoon, March 8. Witnesses said the driver nearly caused several accidents before slamming into another car at Westcott Road. But instead of stopping, the Subaru sped off. It wasn’t long before the same vehicle was found smashed against a tree on…
CT Man Left Wrecked Car On I-84 Before Jumping In Another Vehicle, Speeding Away: Police CT Man Left Wrecked Car On I-84 Before Jumping In Another Vehicle, Speeding Away: Police
CT Man Left Wrecked Car On I-84 Before Jumping In Another Vehicle, Speeding Away: Police A Connecticut man was arrested this week after police say he crashed his car on I-84, left it on the highway, then jumped into another vehicle and sped away. Unfortunately for him, all of this was captured on a Department of Transportation camera, authorities said.  Chaviel Gonzalez, 21, of Hartford, was arrested Tuesday morning, March 11, and charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle, misuse of a registration plate, illegal operation without insurance, evading responsibility, and interfering with an officer, Connecticut State Police said.  The chaos unfolded around 6:4…