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Toyota Recalling 43K Vehicles Due To Faulty Tow Hitch Covers
Tens of thousands of Toyota SUVs are subject to a sizeable recall due to a faulty tow hitch cover that may increase the possibility of a crash, officials say. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a recall of approximately 43,400 Toyota Sequoia Hybrids that may have tow hitch covers that can detach from the bumper and fall into the roadway, causing a hazard for other drivers. Recalled models include vehicles produced in 2023 and 2024. "The subject vehicles are equipped with a resin tow hitch cover held in place by molded clips to the rear bumper," according t…
Police & Fire
Fatal Christmas Morning Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle Collision On CT Roadway
A New York woman was killed in a Christmas morning crash in Connecticut. It happened around 9:05 a.m. in Middlesex County on the I-91 northbound Exit 20 onramp in Middletown. A 2007 Toyota Corolla veered into the center lane and hit a 2019 Chrysler 300, according to state police. Both vehicles rolled into the grassy median. A 2019 Chrysler 300 was traveling near on-ramp in the center lane of three and a 2007 Toyota Corolla was traveling in the right lane to the right of the Chrysler. For an unknown reason, the Corolla veered into the center lane and collided with the Chrysler,&…
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Toyota Recalling 1.8M RAV4s Over Hazardous Batteries
Toyota is recalling more than 1.8 million of its RAV4s over hazardous batteries. According to a press release issued on Wednesday, Nov. 1, some replacement 12-volt batteries of the size specified for 2013 to 2018 RAV4 models have smaller top dimensions than others. If a small-top battery is used for replacement and the hold-down clamp is not tightened correctly, the battery could move and potentially short-circuit, increasing risk of a fire. "Toyota is currently preparing the remedy," the statement reads. "When the remedy is available, Toyota dealers will replace the battery hold-down…
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Hits, Drags Woman In Salem: Police
Salem police are urging drivers to exercise caution on Halloween night after an alleged drunk driver seriously injured a woman after dragging her beneath a Toyota Rav 4 on Saturday, Oct. 28. Vasiliy Orlov, 43, of Salem, was arrested and charged in the crash, Salem police said. This is his third OUI charge. The incident happened during the Haunted Happenings event near 318 Essex Street just after 7 p.m. on Saturday. Police say Orlov crashed into a 35-year-old woman and dragged her. He also struck another car. Good Samaritans helped free her from the car's undercarriage, Salem po…
Police & Fire
2 Dead In Wrong-Way Driver Fiery Crash In Lexington: Police
A wrong-way driver in Middlesex County died and another driver was killed when they collided head-on on I-95 North, causing the cars to burst into flames earlier this weekend, police said. State troopers recieved multiple 911 calls from people on the interstate in Lexington about a 2019 Prius traveling the wrong way just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Moments later, another call came in that the Toyota has crashed into another vehicle near the I-95/Route 4 connection. Police have not released either drivers' names. An initial investigation found the Prius was driving southbou…
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Tractor-Trailer Driver Gets Jail Time For Fatal Mass Pike Crash
A 70-year-old tractor-trailer driver from Connecticut will spend time in prison for his role in a crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike that left a man dead. Hartford County resident Stanley Kardys, age 70, of West Granby, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for his role in an April 2021 crash in Berkshire County that killed 69-year-old Gary Litwin of Ludlow, the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Earlier Report - CT Man Facing Charges After Fatal Mass Turnpike Crash According to the DA's Office, on April 23, 2021, just be…
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Toyota Recalls 168K Trucks Because Of Possible Fire Risk
Toyota is conducting a large safety recall involving some late-model pickup trucks. The auto giant announced that approximately 168,000 of its 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles are subject to the recall due to a possible fire hazard. According to the company, the vehicles included in the recall have a plastic fuel tube that can move and rub against a brake line, causing a fuel leak, which could lead to fires. To remedy the issue, Toyota dealers will replace the plastic fuel tube with an improved part and additional clamp, officials said. Those parts were actively…
Police & Fire
Drugs, Cash, Cars, Pablo Escobar Art: Massive Raid Seizes $1M, Busts 13 Across State: DA
Police carried out 19 raids across the state Thursday morning, April 13, and hauled in an amount of drugs and cash that would have made Pablo Escobar proud, authorities said. That's probably why officers found a painting of the former drug kingpin in one of the searches, authorities said. Though, like their hero Escobar, 13 people involved in the drug trade found themselves in jail, authorities said. During the searches, investigators found — 40 pounds of amphetamine 15 pounds of methamphetamine 6 kilograms of fentanyl 2 kilograms of cocaine, 15,000 pre…
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Boston Tesla Driver, 21, Dies Days After Chain-Reaction Crash In DC: Police
A Tesla driver from Boston who was hospitalized in a violent multi-vehicle crash in Washington, DC died nearly a week after suffering critical injuries near the National Zoo, authorities said. Mohammed Islam, 21, of Dorchester, died on Sunday, Feb. 26, after following the wrong-way crash in the 3000 block of Connecticut Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 21, Metropolitan Police Department report. Islam was driving with four passengers when he crossed over the double-yellow line into the opposite lane and struck a 2018 Toyota C-HR, and 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-350 head-on. After crashing into the Toyo…
Police & Fire
Rollover Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers Sends Central Mass Driver To Hospital
One person was hospitalized after their car collided with several tractor-trailers and rolled over off a major route in Central Massachusetts this week, authorities said. Shrewsbury Police and Fire along with Worcester EMS responded to a three-vehicle crash near Flynn's Truck Stop off Route 20 in Shrewsbury around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, Shrewsbury Police told Daily Voice. Upon arrival, officers found a 2016 Toyota RAV4 that appeared to have rolled over and two tractor-trailers with heavy damage to their front ends. Multi-truck crash with injuries in #Shrewsbury on US-20-NB …
Police & Fire
88-Year-Old Woman Killed In Foxborough Crash: Norfolk County DA
An 88-year-old woman was killed Saturday afternoon in a car crash in Foxborough that forced police to shut down Route 140 for hours, the Norfolk County District Attorney said. Olga Perry, of Foxborough, was driving north on Route 140 near Lakeview Road when her Toyota Corolla crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming Hyundai Santa Fe, authorities said. Paramedics rushed Perry, who was not wearing a seatbelt, to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, where she later succumbed to her wounds, the DA's office said. Police are trying to determine what caused her to cross the centerline. The d…
Police & Fire
71-Year-Old Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Chelmsford Crash: Police
A 71-year-old Maine man was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 6, after he was hit while crossing Maple Road in Chelmsford, authorities said. Witnesses said the man was crossing the street near Byam Elementary School around 4:30 p.m. when a Toyota minivan smashed into him, officials said. The 60-year-old Chelmsford woman behind the wheel remained on the scene and was cooperating with investigators. Paramedics airlifted the Biddeford, ME., to Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington with serious injuries and head trauma, Chelmsford police said. Police are investiga…
Police & Fire
Police ID Driver, Passenger Killed In Fatal Weekend Wreck In Central Mass
A 35-year-old Metheun man and his 34-year-old female passenger from Haverhill were killed in an early morning crash in Worcester just after midnight on Saturday, Dec. 3, authorities said. Jason Colon and Krystal Reyes were identified on Monday as the victims of the crash that police say started as a road rage incident and ended with them fleeing authorities, Worcester officials said. A pedestrian on Water Street called police after a Toyota Highlander nearly drove into him around 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Worcester police said. The pedestrian argued with the driver, who got out of th…
Police & Fire
31-Year-Old Man Killed In 2-Car Crash On I-495 In Central Mass: Police
A 31-year-old man from Worcester has died in a two-car crash in Bolton, authorities said. State Troopers responded to the crash near Exit 70 on I-495 North around 10:35 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Initial investigation suggests that a woman lost control of her 2009 Toyota Camry and cut across all lanes before striking a 2017 Lexus, being driven by the man, Massachusetts State Police report. #MATraffic #Bolton Rt 495 North crash involving a vehicle off the road has the left lane blocked before Rt 117/exit 70. Expect delays. #TrafficOnTheThrees #WBZN…
Police & Fire
NH Man Killed After SUV Knocked Off I-495, Hits Tree In Chelmsford: Police
A 59-year-old New Hampshire man was killed after he was ejected from his SUV during a crash late Saturday night, Oct. 22, authorities said. Investigators said a 2018 Toyota C-HR made contact with a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer on I-495 around 11:45 p.m., Massachusetts State Police said. Troopers are investigating what caused them to crash. The impact caused the Toyota to slide off onto the south shoulder of the road and hit a highway sign support. The driver wasn't injured, police said. Darren Chinn of Derry, NH, was killed when his Trailblazer went off the interstate, hit …
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Central Mass Woman Busted For Driving Illegal Immigrants From US To Canada
A woman from central Massachusetts was charged with unlawfully transporting several illegal immigrants, the US Attorney's Office for Vermont reports. Several people were seen walking south from the Highgate Springs Port of Entry on the US-Canada border in Vermont just after 1 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, the office reports. After investigating this as potential illegal crossings, US Border Patrol agents found a Toyota RAV4 close to Exit 22 off I-89 only a short distance away. The car was being driven by Patricia Ruano-Murcia, of Hudson, the office reports. Six people, who later admi…
Police & Fire
24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Central Massachusetts Weekend Crash
A 24-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Worcester this weekend, authorities said. Police responded to the crash at the intersection of Grafton Street and Sunderland Road around 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, Worcester Police said. Upon arrival, officers found the motorcycle on the ground along with the driver pinned under a Toyota SUV. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Initial investigation revealed the Toyota struck the motorcyclist while making a left turn onto Sunderland Road, police said. The motorcyclist was then thrown from his bike and tr…
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