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Potentially Fatal Wreck On Route 23 Under Investigation Potentially Fatal Wreck On Route 23 Under Investigation
Potentially Fatal Wreck On Route 23 Under Investigation Authorities are investigating a serious crash on Route 23 that happened overnight in Wayne. Preliminary reports show the single-vehicle crash happened on the southbound ramp to Route 80 at 1:25 a.m., Friday, July 10, and may include at least one fatality. Daily Voice has reached out to police for details.
One Dead In Route 18 Crash In Marlboro: Police One Dead In Route 18 Crash In Marlboro: Police
One Dead In Route 18 Crash In Marlboro: Police One person was killed in an overnight crash on Route 18 in Marlboro, authorities confirmed. The crash happened at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, at Tennent Road in the southbound lanes. Marlboror police confirmed a fatality but declined to provide further information due to an ongoing investigation.
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 22 Crash In Bridgewater: Prosecutor Motorcyclist Killed In Route 22 Crash In Bridgewater: Prosecutor
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 22 Crash In Bridgewater: Prosecutor A South River motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Bridgewater Township Saturday, June 27, authorities said. At 8:31 p.m., Bridgewater police responded to Route 22 East near Bridge Street after a Nissan sedan entered the motorcycle's lane of travel and collided with the Harley Davidson, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Bridgewater Township Chief of Police John Mitzak said. The motorcyclist, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. …
Woman Killed In Trenton Fire: Police Woman Killed In Trenton Fire: Police
Woman Killed In Trenton Fire: Police A 60-year-old Trenton woman was killed in an apartment fire in Trenton on Saturday, June 13, authorities said. At 9:33 p.m., officers and firefighters responded to 814 New Willow St. for an apartment fire and observed heavy flames coming from the third floor, Trenton police said. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. No other injuries were reported, police said. Members of the Trenton Police and Fire Department Arson Task Force and Mercer County Prosecutors responded and conducted an on-scene investigation, police said. The investigation is ongoing, but the fire does not ap…
Woman Killed When Tree Suddenly Falls Onto Trail During Stormy Night In Montgomery County: PD Woman Killed When Tree Suddenly Falls Onto Trail During Stormy Night In Montgomery County: PD
Woman Killed When Tree Suddenly Falls Onto Trail During Stormy Night In Montgomery County: PD A falling tree claimed the life of a Maryland woman who was struck and killed late on Thursday night during what should have been a routine evening stroll, according to Park Police. Shortly after 9 p.m. on June 11, first responders were called to a stretch of the Matthew Henson Trail in Silver Spring, where there were reports of a person hit by a felled tree as wicked storms rolled through the region. Upon arrival, first responders found the woman — who has not been identified — suffering from critical injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.e "Our thoughts and condolences are with …
LI Biker, 28, Killed In Horrific Memorial Day Crash On East Garden City Road: Cops LI Biker, 28, Killed In Horrific Memorial Day Crash On East Garden City Road: Cops
LI Biker, 28, Killed In Horrific Memorial Day Crash On East Garden City Road: Cops A 28-year-old motorcycle rider was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Long Island on Monday, May 25, police said. The man was riding a 2011 Suzuki motorcycle on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard near Meadow Street in East Garden City when he wrecked, the Nassau County Police Department said. Police responded to the crash scene around 6 p.m. Monday, where the man was suffering from serious injuries, cops said. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported in the accident, and police said the wreck remains under investigation.
Gaithersburg Motorcyclist Killed After Slamming Into Turning Car Near I-270 Ramp, Police Say Gaithersburg Motorcyclist Killed After Slamming Into Turning Car Near I-270 Ramp, Police Say
Gaithersburg Motorcyclist Killed After Slamming Into Turning Car Near I-270 Ramp, Police Say A 25-year-old Maryland motorcyclist died after his bike slammed into the back of a turning car near an I-270 ramp over the weekend, according to investigators. The crash happened around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, in Gaithersburg. Montgomery County Police say Roger Gustavo Pineda Cardona was riding a green 2008 Kawasaki EX250 eastbound on West Diamond Avenue when the motorcycle collided with the rear of a black 2022 Toyota Camry. Investigators say the Camry was attempting to turn left from westbound West Diamond Avenue onto the southbound I-270 ramp at the time of the collision. First …
Friend Says Drunk Driver Caused Crash That Killed 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist In Allentown Friend Says Drunk Driver Caused Crash That Killed 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist In Allentown
Friend Says Drunk Driver Caused Crash That Killed 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist In Allentown An Allentown motorcycle crash that killed 23-year-old Xzavier Delgado is now drawing emotional claims from a friend who says he witnessed the collision and believes a drunk driver caused it. Delgado, of Northampton, died Sunday afternoon after a collision involving his motorcycle and another vehicle near North 11th Street and West Tilghman Street around 4:07 p.m., according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. He was pronounced dead at 4:49 p.m. in the emergency department at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, the coroner said. An autopsy completed Monday determined Delgado died fro…
Details Released In Deadly Somers Crash Details Released In Deadly Somers Crash
Details Released In Deadly Somers Crash An 85-year-old man was killed in a single-car crash Thursday morning, May 14, in Northern Westchester, according to New York State Police. Gerard M. McKenna, of Somers, was heading east in a 2013 Honda on West Hill Drive toward Warren Street when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree at approximately 11:30 a.m., NYSP said. McKenna, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The investigation remains ongoing.
Person Killed In Two-Car Crash In Elizabeth: Authorities Person Killed In Two-Car Crash In Elizabeth: Authorities
Person Killed In Two-Car Crash In Elizabeth: Authorities A person was killed in a two-car crash in Elizabeth Tuesday night, April 21, authorities said. The crash occurred on the 1100 block of Elizabeth Avenue. The person killed has not been identified and was the sole occupant of their vehicle, a spokesperson for the City of Elizabeth said.  The second vehicle was occupied by two people who remained at the scene, authorities said. The crash remains under active investigation, police said.
1 Dead In Raging Fire That Displaced 22 Residents On Bergen Turnpike: Prosecutor 1 Dead In Raging Fire That Displaced 22 Residents On Bergen Turnpike: Prosecutor
1 Dead In Raging Fire That Displaced 22 Residents On Bergen Turnpike: Prosecutor A 74-year-old woman was killed in a fire that displaced more than 20 residents in Union City on Saturday, April 18, authorities said. Union City police were notified of the fire around 3:45 p.m. in the area of Bergen Turnpike and 38th Street, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. First responders arrived and found a fire involving buildings at 3808 through 3812 Bergen Turnpike, according to Mello. During suppression efforts, firefighters discovered a woman dead inside a residence at 3808 Bergen Turnpike, Mello said.  A total of 22 residents were displaced as a result of the …
Person Killed After Car Strikes Tree: Lacey Twp PD Person Killed After Car Strikes Tree: Lacey Twp PD
Person Killed After Car Strikes Tree: Lacey Twp PD A person was killed in a crash in Lacey Township Wednesday morning, April 8 authorities said. A vehicle ran off the roadway near Lake Barnegat Drive North and Haines Street in Lanoka Harbor, crashed through a fence and struck a tree, Lacey Township police said. The driver, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
20-Year-Old Kinnelon Benz Driver Dead In Parkway Wreck: NJSP 20-Year-Old Kinnelon Benz Driver Dead In Parkway Wreck: NJSP
20-Year-Old Kinnelon Benz Driver Dead In Parkway Wreck: Njsp A 20-year-old Mercedes-Benz driver was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in Monmouth County early Saturday, March 28, authorities said. Scott Sanczyk, of Kinnelon, was heading north when the SUV veered off the roadway to the left, struck a guiderail, and overturned, just before 6:12 a.m. at milepost 109.6 in Tinton Falls, according to NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. Sanczyk was ejected from the vehicle and died as a result of the crash, police said. Records show that Sanczyk was a golfer at Kinnelon High School. The crash remains under investigation, and no additional info…
Route 130 Closed After Deadly Crash: South Brunswick PD Route 130 Closed After Deadly Crash: South Brunswick PD
Route 130 Closed After Deadly Crash: South Brunswick PD Police in South Brunswick are asking people to avoid Route 130 South following a crash on Friday morning, March 27. The crash occurred at 7:19 a.m. and Route 130 South to Friendship Road is closed as police investigate. One person was killed in the crash, police told NJ.com. The road is expected to be closed for several hours, police said. This is a developing story, check back later for more updates.
Driver Indicted For Teens Killed In BMW Crash Into Building, Tree In Hicksville Driver Indicted For Teens Killed In BMW Crash Into Building, Tree In Hicksville
Driver Indicted For Teens Killed In BMW Crash Into Building, Tree In Hicksville A high-speed crash that killed two 19-year-old women after a BMW slammed into a tree and a building in Hicksville has now led to a grand jury indictment, Nassau County prosecutors announced on Thursday, March 19. The victims were identified as Lindsey Parke and Alexa Duryea, both of Levittown, detectives said.  Frank Labidi, 24, of Farmingville, was indicted on charges including Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Assault in the Second Degree in connection with the fatal crash, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. A 23-year-old man — now identified as Labidi —…
Man Killed In Philadelphia Rowhome Fire: Police Man Killed In Philadelphia Rowhome Fire: Police
Man Killed In Philadelphia Rowhome Fire: Police A fatal house fire left one man dead and two others hospitalized in South Philadelphia, authorities said. The blaze broke out on the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street in Philadelphia at 10:51 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, according to Philadelphia police. An adult man was pronounced dead at the scene by Philadelphia Fire Department medics at 11:05 a.m., police said. PFD medic units also transported an adult woman and another adult man to Jefferson University Hospital. Both were listed in stable condition, authorities said. No additional information about the victims or the cause of the fire was…
Unbelted Mays Landing Man, 41, Killed After Cadillac Slams Into Trees On Route 40 In Hamilton Unbelted Mays Landing Man, 41, Killed After Cadillac Slams Into Trees On Route 40 In Hamilton
Unbelted Mays Landing Man, 41, Killed After Cadillac Slams Into Trees On Route 40 In Hamilton A 41-year-old Mays Landing man was killed in a single-car crash in Township of Hamilton early Saturday morning, Feb. 28, police said. Officers responded to the area of Route 40 and Strand Avenue at approximately 12:37 a.m., where a 2015 Cadillac XTS, operated by William Bussey III, was traveling eastbound on Route 40 and lost control, Township of Hamilton police said. The vehicle left the roadway via the westbound shoulder and struck a series of trees before coming to rest, police said. Bussey sustained traumatic injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. He was the so…
Woman Killed In Overnight House Fire In Carlisle: Coroner (UPDATE) Woman Killed In Overnight House Fire In Carlisle: Coroner (UPDATE)
Woman Killed In Overnight House Fire In Carlisle: Coroner (Update) A fatal house fire in Carlisle has claimed the life of a woman, authorities confirmed.  Carlisle Police and area fire departments responded to a reported structure fire at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Factory Street at 11:53 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, according to a release issued at 3:25 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27. When crews arrived, they found visible flames coming from the second story of a home at 231 Lincoln St., police said. On Friday, Feb. 27 at 11:55 a.m., the Cumberland County Coroner’s Office confirmed that one person died as a result of the blaze. The decease…
Routine Oil Change Turns Deadly: Nokesville Man Crushed To Death By Own Truck Routine Oil Change Turns Deadly: Nokesville Man Crushed To Death By Own Truck
Routine Oil Change Turns Deadly: Nokesville Man Crushed To Death By Own Truck What started as a routine oil change turned deadly in Virginia when a 21-year-old man was crushed by his own tractor-truck in Nokesville over the weekend.  Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called shortly before 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, to the 13900 block of Aden Road, where there was a report of a man who was trapped under a vehicle. When officers arrived, they found a man pinned underneath a 2016 Volvo tractor-truck outside his home, police said. Investigators believe that the man was changing the oil of the vehicle when it rolled forward and pinned hi…
Man Falls To Death In Downtown Pittsburgh Closing Road Man Falls To Death In Downtown Pittsburgh Closing Road
Man Falls To Death In Downtown Pittsburgh Closing Road A man has died after falling from a height in Downtown Pittsburgh, officials announced. Police, fire, and EMS responded to the incident on Liberty Avenue around 11:01 a.m., Pittsburgh Public Safety said in an alert issued Thursday, Feb. 12. Medics pronounced the man deceased at the scene, according to the alert. VCU detectives are responding to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fall, authorities said. Liberty Avenue is closed between Market Street and Fifth Avenue as the investigation continues. Details about the man’s life were not immediately available. His loved ones are i…
14-Year-Old Killed, 3 Others Hurt In Hartford Christmas Crash 14-Year-Old Killed, 3 Others Hurt In Hartford Christmas Crash
14-Year-Old Killed, 3 Others Hurt In Hartford Christmas Crash A 14-year-old boy was killed, and three other people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Christmas night, police said. Officers were called to Cornwall Street, just south of Hebron Street, in Hartford shortly after 9:15 p.m. for a reported crash involving a Toyota Camry and a Tesla Cybertruck with multiple people injured, authorities said. Police arrived to find both vehicles heavily damaged in the middle of the roadway. Four people inside the Camry were hurt, and firefighters had to cut them free from the wreckage, Hartford police said. All four occupants of the Camry were ta…
BMW Crashes Into Tree, Killing 20-Year-Old Driver In Massapequa: Police BMW Crashes Into Tree, Killing 20-Year-Old Driver In Massapequa: Police
BMW Crashes Into Tree, Killing 20-Year-Old Driver In Massapequa: Police A violent early-morning crash claimed the life of a young driver on Long Island, police announced on Sunday, Dec. 14. A 20-year-old man was killed after losing control of a BMW and slamming into a tree along Merrick Road near Cedar Shore Drive in Massapequa, according to detectives from the Seventh Squad. The crash happened when the driver, who was the sole occupant of a 2019 BMW, lost control while traveling on Merrick Road, police said. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in the vicinity of Cedar Shore Drive, authorities detailed. The driver suffered critical injuries and was …
80-Year-Old Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Chanceford Township: Coroner 80-Year-Old Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Chanceford Township: Coroner
80-Year-Old Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Chanceford Township: Coroner New details have been released in the Delta Road crash that killed an 80-year-old Felton woman in Chanceford Township on Thursday, Nov. 27, Pennsylvania State Police said in an updated report issued on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Carolyn A. Garner, 80, died after a northbound Subaru attempted to pass another vehicle without clearance and struck her vehicle head-on at 1651 Delta Road at 5:36 p.m., according to the crash report. The Subaru, driven by 23-year-old Neal H. Ashton of Delta, moved into the southbound lane to pass when it collided with a GMC Envoy driven by 58-year-old Douglas C. Blankenbi…
Brown Mills Man Killed In Three-Car Route 206 Crash: NJSP Brown Mills Man Killed In Three-Car Route 206 Crash: NJSP
Brown Mills Man Killed In Three-Car Route 206 Crash: Njsp A 28-year-old Brown Mills man was killed in a three-car crash on Route 206 in Burlington Cont Thursday, Nov. 13, authorities said. At 5:12a.m., a Toyota, driven by a 43-year-old Trenton man was traveling on Route 206 south in Southhampton Township when crossed over the center line and struck the side of a Chevrolet, driven by a 30-year-old Brown Mills man, Christopher Postorino, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police said. The Toyota then struck a Kia, operated by Austin Smolskis, head-on, Postorino said. Smolskis was pronounced dead at the scene, while the occupants of the Toy…
Fatal Crash Prompts Investigation On Route 17M In Monroe (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Prompts Investigation On Route 17M In Monroe (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Crash Prompts Investigation On Route 17M In Monroe (Developing) A fatal crash shut down a busy Orange County intersection Friday morning, Nov. 7, prompting an active police investigation and traffic delays, authorities said. The Monroe Police Department reported just after 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, that officers were investigating a single-vehicle crash in the area of Route 17M and Route 208 in Monroe. Police said the investigation is ongoing and asked drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. According to 511NY, the crash involved fatalities and resulted in lane closures on Route 17M eastbound at Route 208, with one lane blocked as of early Fr…
Pickup Truck Driver Killed Crashing Into Telephone Pole In Chester County: Fire Officials Pickup Truck Driver Killed Crashing Into Telephone Pole In Chester County: Fire Officials
Pickup Truck Driver Killed Crashing Into Telephone Pole In Chester County: Fire Officials A pickup truck driver was killed after crashing into a telephone pole in West Sadsbury Township on Sunday morning, Sept. 28, according to the Keystone Valley Fire Department. The wreck happened in the 4000 block of West Lincoln Highway around 8:34 a.m., firefighters said. Crews arrived to find the pickup wrapped around a telephone pole with the driver heavily trapped inside. Medics and firefighters assessed the patient but determined the driver had died from their injuries, the department explained. Rescue crews worked for hours to stabilize the vehicle and manage hazards at the scene while…
Messiah University Student Killed In Train Crash: Coroner Messiah University Student Killed In Train Crash: Coroner
Messiah University Student Killed In Train Crash: Coroner A Messiah University student was struck and killed by a train near the South Gate entrance to campus in Upper Allen Township on Friday, Sept. 19, authorities announced. Emergency crews were called at 10:48 a.m. to the 400 block of Grantham Road for a pedestrian struck by a train, according to Upper Allen Township Police. The victim was identified as 22-year-old Brendan James Heisey of Elizabethtown, a Messiah University student, the Cumberland County Coroner’s Office said. Heisey was walking on the tracks when he was struck, suffering multiple traumatic injuries, and was pronounced dead at …
Man Exercising Killed By Car Plowing Through Elizabeth Planet Fitness, Officials Say Man Exercising Killed By Car Plowing Through Elizabeth Planet Fitness, Officials Say
Man Exercising Killed By Car Plowing Through Elizabeth Planet Fitness, Officials Say A 72-year-old man was killed and two others injured when a car crashed into a Planet Fitness in New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 26, officials said. At approximately 12:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by a 69-year-old woman struck the Planet Fitness building in Elizabeth, city spokeswoman Ruby Contreras said.  The man, who was near the front window, was killed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by News 12 New Jersey (@news12nj) A 59-year-old man on a treadmill sustained cuts and abrasions, and the driver suffered injuries consist…
Jackson Township Man, 34, Killed In Early Morning Crash: Police Jackson Township Man, 34, Killed In Early Morning Crash: Police
Jackson Township Man, 34, Killed In Early Morning Crash: Police A 34-year-old man was killed early Saturday, Aug. 23, in Jackson Township, authorities confirmed. Police were called to Metedeconk Trail at approximately 6:27 a.m., Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew D. Kunz said. The driver, a township resident, had struck a parked truck on the road, the chief said. The driver, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Matthew Kalbach, who is the primary investigator. He can be reached at 732-928-1111, or via email at mkalbach@jacksontwpn…
Fatal Crash Sparks House Fire In Mount Laurel, Police Say Fatal Crash Sparks House Fire In Mount Laurel, Police Say
Fatal Crash Sparks House Fire In Mount Laurel, Police Say A fatal crash in Mount Laurel led to a house fire that damaged a two-story home and left one person dead, police said. The incident happened on Tuesday, June 10, at approximately 4:52 p.m., when Mount Laurel police and fire crews responded to a structure fire on Diston Court, officials said. Crews arrived to find heavy fire showing, mostly near the garage of the single-family home. Firefighters quickly used two hose lines to contain the flames. All residents of the home were safely accounted for, police said in a release. Investigators determined the fire was linked to a fatal vehicle inc…
DWI Driver Convicted Of Vehicular Manslaughter Learns Fate In Other Newark Crash That Killed 2 DWI Driver Convicted Of Vehicular Manslaughter Learns Fate In Other Newark Crash That Killed 2
DWI Driver Convicted Of Vehicular Manslaughter Learns Fate In Other Newark Crash That Killed 2 A 39-year-old Newark man was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, April 30, after he was previously convicted of vehicular homicide when he drove drunk and killed two people in a crash, authorities said. And this wasn’t his first fatality behind the wheel. On Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, Shaquan Wiley was drunk, driving 84 mph down 15th Avenue when he lost control while crossing Bergen Street and crashed into a tree, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. Two of his passengers, 17-year-old Tahtiyanah Green and 21-year-old Imani Exum were killed instantly in the crash, Stephe…