Over 70 Summonses Issued For 'Unsafe, Dangerous' Truck Violations In Northern Westchester Over 70 Summonses Issued For 'Unsafe, Dangerous' Truck Violations In Northern Westchester
Over 70 Summonses Issued For 'Unsafe, Dangerous' Truck Violations In Northern Westchester A police enforcement detail in Northern Westchester resulted in nearly 80 summonses being issued to truck drivers committing dangerous violations, authorities said. The enforcement effort was announced by the North Castle Police Department on Wednesday, Nov. 8, and was conducted to check trucks for " unsafe and dangerous violations" that can result in serious accidents or even death, police said. In order to conduct the checks, the department teamed up with the New York State Police and the New York Department of Transportation. As part of the detail, authorities checked lighting, weights o…
Bridge Strikes: Police Patrol For Oversized Trucks On New York Parkways To Stop Collisions Bridge Strikes: Police Patrol For Oversized Trucks On New York Parkways To Stop Collisions
Bridge Strikes: Police Patrol For Oversized Trucks On New York Parkways To Stop Collisions In order to stop oversized trucks from colliding with bridges and overpasses in New York, police are patrolling parkways and other roadways to monitor for large vehicles and stop the incidents before they can happen.  The initiative was announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who said that state police are conducting the bridge hit enforcement campaign between Sunday, Nov. 5 through Saturday, Nov. 11 to prevent oversized vehicles from colliding with overpasses. The enforcement detail was planned in response to the common occurrence of bridge strikes in New York due to truck drivers fa…
Increased Crash Risk: Watch For Deer During Mating Season, State Warns Motorists Increased Crash Risk: Watch For Deer During Mating Season, State Warns Motorists
Increased Crash Risk: Watch For Deer During Mating Season, State Warns Motorists With the arrival of fall, there is an increased risk of crashes involving deer, both the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are warning motorists. Deer are most active and more likely to enter public roadways this time of year as they search for mates during their breeding season, which is the months of October, November, and December. According to the University at Albany’s Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research, in 2022, 41.5 percent of the crashes between deer and vehicles occurred during this three-month…
Sobriety Checkpoints To Ramp Up In NY For Labor Day Weekend Sobriety Checkpoints To Ramp Up In NY For Labor Day Weekend
Sobriety Checkpoints To Ramp Up In NY For Labor Day Weekend In anticipation of Labor Day weekend, authorities announced they are set to increase patrols to combat drunk and reckless driving. On Friday, Sept. 1, the New York State Police announced that it would "crack down" on reckless driving by intensifying patrols and adding sobriety checkpoints throughout the state. Set to run through Monday, Sept. 4, police hope that the added measures will “take intoxicated and drug-impaired drivers off our roadways before they injure or kill others,” according to a statement by New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli. Troopers and lo…
Deadly Hit-Run: Town Considering Safety Improvements Following Woman's Death In Westchester Deadly Hit-Run: Town Considering Safety Improvements Following Woman's Death In Westchester
Deadly Hit-Run: Town Considering Safety Improvements Following Woman's Death In Westchester Officials in a Westchester County town are looking for community input on improving the safety of a busy road where a beloved community leader was killed in a hit-run crash.  Greenburgh officials will be holding a Town Board meeting on Tuesday night, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. in order to discuss safety improvements on East Hartsdale Avenue, where 65-year-old Stephanie Kavourias, the former manager of the Hartsdale Parking Authority, was killed in a hit-run crash on Saturday, Aug. 26.  Earlier Report - Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hartsdale Crash Was Beloved Community Lead…
Person Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Somers Person Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Somers
Person Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Somers A person was sent to the hospital after their vehicle smashed into a pole in Northern Westchester, snapping it completely.  The incident happened on Wednesday, June 28 around 8:45 a.m., when firefighters in Somers were sent to Amawalk Road, where a car had crashed into a pole, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Once crews arrived at the scene, they found wires hanging from the damaged pole, which had been snapped by the impact. One person was then taken to a local hospital by Somers EMS.  First responders then remained at the scene for around two hours.…
4 Killed In Crash Between SUV, Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In Stamford 4 Killed In Crash Between SUV, Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In Stamford
4 Killed In Crash Between SUV, Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In Stamford Four people were killed in a crash between a tractor-trailer and an SUV on a stretch of I-95 in Connecticut overnight. The crash happened just after 3 a.m. Saturday, May 13 in Fairfield County. The tractor-trailer was traveling at a very slow rate of speed in heavy traffic on the northbound side in the center lane of three, approximately one-tenth of a mile south of Exit 8 in Stamford, according to Connecticut State Police.  A 2019 GMC Terrain was traveling behind the tractor-trailer when, for an unknown reason, it failed to stop and struck the rear of the truck, police sai…
Honda Recalling 330K Vehicles Due To Faulty Side-View Mirrors That Could Increase Crash Risk Honda Recalling 330K Vehicles Due To Faulty Side-View Mirrors That Could Increase Crash Risk
Honda Recalling 330K Vehicles Due To Faulty Side-View Mirrors That Could Increase Crash Risk Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that may have faulty side-view mirrors that could increase the potential risk of a crash for drivers. The auto giant announced this week that it is recalling more than 330,000 Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline models that were produced between 2020 and 2022 due to the issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the mirrors may not be properly bonded to the vehicle, causing the glass in the mirror to fall out and limiting visibility for motorists. There have been no reports of crashes or injuries related…
Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Carmel: 'Please Slow Down' Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Carmel: 'Please Slow Down'
Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Carmel: 'Please Slow Down' A firefighter was injured after they were struck by a car while responding to a vehicle rollover in the Hudson Valley.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, March 15, when firefighters and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps members responded to a vehicle rollover in Carmel on Stoneleigh Avenue near Putnam Hospital, firefighters announced on Saturday, March 18. According to the Carmel Fire Department, first responders found that the driver had escaped from the rolled-over car themselves. They then evaluated the driver for injuries.  While firefighters were operating …
Ford Recalling 1.2M Vehicles Due To Potentially Faulty Brakes Ford Recalling 1.2M Vehicles Due To Potentially Faulty Brakes
Ford Recalling 1.2M Vehicles Due To Potentially Faulty Brakes More than a million popular Ford models are subject to a recall due to safety concerns about front brake hoses that could potentially leak fluid. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall notice for 1.2 million Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles that were produced between 2013 and 2018 due to the condition. According to officials, the fluid leak could cause the brake to require additional time to properly stop the vehicle, which increases the possible risk of a crash or injury. It is estimated that approximately 2 percent of the vehicles produced during t…
Teens OK After Minibus From Greenwich Country Day School Careens Across Entire Parkway Teens OK After Minibus From Greenwich Country Day School Careens Across Entire Parkway
Teens OK After Minibus From Greenwich Country Day School Careens Across Entire Parkway A group of teens and their driver escaped serious injury when a minibus from a prestigious private school in Connecticut careened across both the northbound and southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway in Paramus, New Jersey. The Greenwich Country Day School bus was headed north when the driver swerved to avoid a Lexus whose driver had changed lanes abruptly around 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, New Jersey State Police Trooper II Charles Marchan said. The minibus ran off the roadway, then across the southbound lanes, before coming to rest in a ditch with a flat rear tire. Two of nearly a…
'Operation Wild Turkey': Police In Northern Westchester To Double Efforts To Catch Holiday DWIs 'Operation Wild Turkey': Police In Northern Westchester To Double Efforts To Catch Holiday DWIs
'Operation Wild Turkey': Police In Northern Westchester To Double Efforts To Catch Holiday DWIs For those who go out on Thanksgiving Eve, one police department in Northern Westchester will be ready to catch you if you drive while drunk.  The Yorktown Police Department posted a "friendly reminder" on Wednesday, Nov. 23, warning residents that they will be doubling road patrols to catch intoxicated drivers on "Drinksgiving Eve," an effort that they title "Operation Wild Turkey," according to police.  The department also warned that they will be on the lookout for fake IDs as well.  "If you're driving under the influence, we'll be looking for you. Fake ID's for the colle…