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2 Ejected When SUV Overturns On NJ Turnpike: State Police 2 Ejected When SUV Overturns On NJ Turnpike: State Police
2 Ejected When SUV Overturns On NJ Turnpike: State Police Two people were ejected from an SUV during a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike overnight, authorities said. The crash happened at 2:17 a.m. Saturday, April 11, on the Turnpike northbound in East Brunswick, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. A 64-year-old man from Hamilton was driving a Chevy passenger vehicle when it was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV operated by a 24-year-old man from Baltimore, police said. A 33-year-old female passenger from Baltimore was also in the SUV. After the impact, the Nissan overturned, ejecting both occupants, Marchan said. T…
Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue More than 100,000 Ford cars are being recalled because a piece of door trim can fall off while driving, in the latest safety issue for the US automaker. Ford issued the recall for 101,944 Ford Taurus vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The issue affects Tauruses from the model years 2016 through 2019. The problem involves a black plastic piece between the front and rear doors called the B-pillar trim applique. "A B-pillar trim applique that detaches while driving can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of…
Place Your Bid: Dump Truck, Sportbikes Available At Next Long Island Police Auction Place Your Bid: Dump Truck, Sportbikes Available At Next Long Island Police Auction
Place Your Bid: Dump Truck, Sportbikes Available At Next Long Island Police Auction Looking for a new set of wheels — or maybe a dump truck?  The Suffolk County Police Department is clearing out the impound lot this month, and the public is invited to bid. Saturday, Sept. 20, marks the agency's next vehicle auction, which will begin at 9 a.m. at 100 Old Country Road in Westhampton.  About 100 lots are expected to hit the block, ranging from sedans and SUVs to pickup trucks, motorcycles, and even heavy equipment. Minimum bids start at $500, with all sales final and vehicles sold “as is.” Some of the vehicles up for grabs at the Suffolk County Po…
EHT Driver Trapped After Vehicle Rolls Down 40 Ft Embankment: FD EHT Driver Trapped After Vehicle Rolls Down 40 Ft Embankment: FD
EHT Driver Trapped After Vehicle Rolls Down 40 Ft Embankment: FD A driver was rescued after their vehicle rolled down a 40 foot embankment following a crash on the Garden State Parkway Sunday, Sept. 7, authorities said. At 1:20 p.m., firefighters responded to the parkway in Egg Harbor Township and saw an SUV which had rolled over several times down a 40 foot embankment, the Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company said. The driver was trapped, firefighters said. Firefighters had to perform a complex stokes basket, haul line operation and rescue, fire officials said. The patient was removed and transported by the Egg Harbor Township rescue squad to a nearby hospita…
Mustang Passenger, 21, Photographer, ID'd As Passenger Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-78 Crash: PD Mustang Passenger, 21, Photographer, ID'd As Passenger Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-78 Crash: PD
Mustang Passenger, 21, Photographer, ID'd As Passenger Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-78 Crash: PD A young photographer has been identified as the victim killed in a multi-vehicle wreck over the weekend on Interstate 78. Genna Spina was a passenger in a Ford Mustang involved in a chain reaction crash on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 1:46 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Hillside, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said (scroll for more crash details). Genna Spina  Genna Spina Instagram Remembering Genna Spina's social media profiles show she was a photographer who attended the County College of Morris. She had been working as an assistant photographer at Fred Marcus Phot…
Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation
Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation Federal investigators are looking into more than 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles after reports that their engines could suddenly fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into 1,410,806 Honda and Acura cars, SUVs, and minivans. The probe was opened on Wednesday, Aug. 20, according to NHTSA documents. The issue affects several model years for the Acura TLX and MDX, as well as the Honda Pilot, Odyssey, and Ridgeline. The NHTSA said it has received hundreds of complaints involving issues with connecting rod bearings, le…
Several Injured In Head-On Crash: Gloucester Twp Police Several Injured In Head-On Crash: Gloucester Twp Police
Several Injured In Head-On Crash: Gloucester Twp Police A head-on crash in Gloucester Township resulted in multiple injuries on Wednesday, Aug. 20, authorities said. At 10:32 p.m., officers responded to the two-vehicle crash on the 600 block of Hickstown Road after a sedan traveling westbound on Hickstown Road lost control and entered the eastbound lane, crashing into an SUV, Gloucester Township police said.  One of the vehicles reported to be on fire, but a nearby resident responded with a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze, police said. Occupants of both vehicles were transported to a nearby hospitals, police said. The crash remains …
Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet
Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet The Air Force is aiming to buy Tesla's widely maligned Cybertrucks for target practice. According to a request submitted by the Air Force Test Center, the military is seeking to purchase two Cybertrucks for target vehicle training for flight tests. Officials say the goal is to prepare units by simulating real-world situations. The trucks must arrive intact, with glass, mirrors, and wheels in place but drained of fluids. They don't need to run, though all wheels must roll. The Air Force listed other types of cars, SUVs, and pickups, but Cybertrucks were the only specific model req…
Brake Failures Force Massive Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles: What To Know Brake Failures Force Massive Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles: What To Know
Brake Failures Force Massive Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles: What To Know Ford is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles after identifying a software defect that could cause sudden brake assist failure in the automaker's latest safety issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Ford issued the recall for about 312,120 pickup trucks and SUVs. The recall covers several popular 2025 models, including the Ford F-150, Bronco, Ranger, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator. The electronic brake booster (EBB) module may malfunction and shut down while the vehicle is in motion. That could result in increased stopping distance or cause advanced driver-ass…
Motorcyclist Killed In Gloucester Township Crash: Police Motorcyclist Killed In Gloucester Township Crash: Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Gloucester Township Crash: Police A motorcyclist was killed in a crash between a motorcycle and an SUV in Gloucester Township on Sunday, June 20, authorities said. At 3:48 p.m., officers responded to Berlin Cross Keys Road and Sicklerville Road after a motorcycle traveling on Sicklerville Road collided with an SUV, Gloucester Township police said. The crash caused the motorcyclist to be ejected from the vehicle, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the SUV was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The motorcyclist’s identity is p…
BMW Crashes, Flips In Garden State Parkway Fatal, 2 Flee Scene, NJSP Says BMW Crashes, Flips In Garden State Parkway Fatal, 2 Flee Scene, NJSP Says
BMW Crashes, Flips In Garden State Parkway Fatal, 2 Flee Scene, Njsp Says One person was killed and another seriously injured after a BMW SUV packed with four Staten Island residents crashed and flipped along the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey State Police said. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, near milepost 130.2, in the southbound lanes of Woodbridge, according to a release from state police. Troopers say the BMW SUV hit two other vehicles, a Ford SUV and a separate BMW passenger car, before running off the road, striking multiple trees, and overturning. Of the four people inside the BMW SUV, two fled the scene, police said. One pass…
Off-Duty Trenton Cop Timothy Long Killed In Fiery Crash On Route 295 (UPDATE) Off-Duty Trenton Cop Timothy Long Killed In Fiery Crash On Route 295 (UPDATE)
Off-Duty Trenton Cop Timothy Long Killed In Fiery Crash On Route 295 (Update) An off-duty Trenton police officer was identified as the victim killed in a fiery crash early Sunday morning, June 22, on a state highway, officials confirmed. Timothy Long, 50, was driving a Honda SUV northbound on I-295 near milepost 45.8 in Westampton Township around 5:58 a.m. when he lost control, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. The vehicle went off the road, struck a traffic sign and a tree, then caught fire, according to Marchan. Long died at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. On Sunday evening, the New Jersey State PBA confirmed that Long was a…
Driver Speeds Through Crowd At 'No Kings' Rally Injuring Protestor: Police Driver Speeds Through Crowd At 'No Kings' Rally Injuring Protestor: Police
Driver Speeds Through Crowd At 'No Kings' Rally Injuring Protestor: Police A 21-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly driving an SUV into a crowd of protesters during a “No Kings” rally in Virginia, police said. Joseph Checklick Jr., of Culpeper, was arrested and charged with reckless driving after allegedly speeding into pedestrians at the end of a rally on Saturday, June 14, according to the Culpeper Police Department in Virginia. The incident happened near James Madison Highway as people were leaving a peaceful protest and walking through a business parking lot. Officers spotted an SUV driving recklessly through the crowd of pedestrians, police said. …
Mom Charged With Murder In 3-Year-Old’s Death After Making Up Amber Alert: Cops Mom Charged With Murder In 3-Year-Old’s Death After Making Up Amber Alert: Cops
Mom Charged With Murder In 3-Year-Old’s Death After Making Up Amber Alert: Cops The mother of a 3-year-old girl who sparked an Amber Alert out of Delaware is now charged with murder after the child’s body was found dumped in Maryland, state police announced. Darrian Randle, 31, of North East, told police she had pulled over on Gender Road in Newark, Delaware, around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, to comfort her daughter, Nola Dinkens, when a white man with a gun kidnapped the girl and took off in a dark SUV. That story was a lie, authorities now say. After an overnight manhunt and multi-agency investigation, Maryland State Police confirmed the toddler’s remains were disc…
Loose Door Panels Spark Recall Of Nearly 500K SUVs In Ford's Latest Safety Issue Loose Door Panels Spark Recall Of Nearly 500K SUVs In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
Loose Door Panels Spark Recall Of Nearly 500K SUVs In Ford's Latest Safety Issue Ford is recalling nearly half a million SUVs because a door panel issue could send parts flying on the road, the latest safety concern for the US automaker. The recall impacts 492,145 Ford Explorers from 2016 and 2017 model years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ford found that driver and front passenger door B-pillar trim appliques – the vertical strips between front and rear windows – can detach while driving.  The issue stems from a design change and inconsistent manufacturing practices at Ford's assembly plants. Ford made a manufactur…
A Bimmer For $500? Impounded Rides Take Center Stage At Upcoming Long Island Police Auction A Bimmer For $500? Impounded Rides Take Center Stage At Upcoming Long Island Police Auction
A Bimmer For $500? Impounded Rides Take Center Stage At Upcoming Long Island Police Auction From the impound lot to your driveway–no badge needed. Whether they were towed for unpaid tickets, seized during arrests, or simply abandoned, dozens of cars, SUVs, pickups, and even a few luxury rides are up for grabs at the next Suffolk County Police impound auction. The bidding kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 7 – rain or shine – at the department’s Westhampton facility, located at 100 Old Country Road. Bids start at $500. About 85 lots are up for grabs, including sedans, SUVs, and the occasional surprise (hello, Porsche Cayenne). Cars are sold as-is. You can preview the lineup on Th…
Backup Camera Dangers Spark Recall Of Nearly 1.1M Vehicles In Ford's Latest Safety Issue Backup Camera Dangers Spark Recall Of Nearly 1.1M Vehicles In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
Backup Camera Dangers Spark Recall Of Nearly 1.1M Vehicles In Ford's Latest Safety Issue More than a million vehicles are being recalled by Ford due to frozen rearview camera displays in the latest safety concern for the US automaker. Ford issued the recall for 1,075,299 vehicles from 44 models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The defect raises crash risks and adds to a long string of recalls that have plagued Ford in 2025. The recall impacts Ford and Lincoln vehicles with a software bug that can freeze or delay the rear camera image when reversing. The glitch stems from faulty SYNC4 software that can cause the infotainment scre…
Dump Truck Crashes Into Sedan, Spills Debris In Fatal Route 422 Collision: PSP Dump Truck Crashes Into Sedan, Spills Debris In Fatal Route 422 Collision: PSP
Dump Truck Crashes Into Sedan, Spills Debris In Fatal Route 422 Collision: PSP A dump truck crashed into an oncoming sedan, killing one person and spilling debris across Route 422 East in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, May 23. The crash happened when a loaded tri-axle dump truck traveling westbound on Route 422 at mile marker 188.4 lost control, drove off the left side of the road, and barreled through the retaining guide wire barrier into eastbound lanes, according to Trooper Paul Holdefer. The truck struck a silver Ford sedan before overturning and dumping its cargo across the highway, investigators said. The dump truck operator s…
NJ Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Gov. Murphy Captured Riding Motorcycle In FL: Sheriff NJ Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Gov. Murphy Captured Riding Motorcycle In FL: Sheriff
NJ Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Gov. Murphy Captured Riding Motorcycle In FL: Sheriff A Bergen County man who police accuse of threatening to kill Governor Phil Murphy was arrested in Florida, where authorities say he had a motorcycle, an SUV, and an RV — and a history of social media posts showing weapons. Russ Semeran, 53, who allegedly has ties to Allendale and Mahwah, was taken into custody on Sunday, May 18, by the U.S. Marshals Task Force, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. “Semeran was wanted by the New Jersey State Police Counter Terrorism Bureau out of New Jersey for terroristic threats where he threatened to kill Governor Phil Murphy,” the sheriff’s o…
2 Dead, 4 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Tree On NJ Turnpike In Harrison Township: Police 2 Dead, 4 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Tree On NJ Turnpike In Harrison Township: Police
2 Dead, 4 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Tree On NJ Turnpike In Harrison Township: Police Two people were killed and four others seriously injured when an SUV slammed into a tree on the New Jersey Turnpike overnight, authorities said. The crash happened at 1:06 a.m. in the northbound lanes near milepost 13.6 on Sunday, May 18, in Harrison Township, Gloucester County, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. Troopers say 19-year-old Cesar Ivan Martinez-Adino, of Hyattsville, MD, was behind the wheel of an Acura MDX with six people inside when he lost control of the SUV. The car veered off the road, rolled down an embankment, and hit a tree. As a result…
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car.  Lower-t…
Brake Failures Force Recall Of 273K+ SUVs, Ford Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Some Broncos Brake Failures Force Recall Of 273K+ SUVs, Ford Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Some Broncos
Brake Failures Force Recall Of 273K+ SUVs, Ford Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Some Broncos Ford is recalling more than 273,000 large SUVs because of two significant issues that raise crash risks, federal regulators said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Ford has recalled 273,789 Expeditions and Navigators. The recall, which was announced on Friday, May 9, affects the model years 2022 through 2024. In the affected vehicles, the front brake lines may rub against the engine air cleaner outlet pipe, causing a fluid leak that could lead to a loss of front brake function. "A brake line leak may cause a longer-than-expected brake pedal travel and result…
Crash Risks From Engine Failure Triggers Massive Recall Of Popular GM SUVs, Pickups Crash Risks From Engine Failure Triggers Massive Recall Of Popular GM SUVs, Pickups
Crash Risks From Engine Failure Triggers Massive Recall Of Popular GM SUVs, Pickups General Motors is recalling hundreds of thousands of SUVs and pickups due to a critical defect that can cause sudden power loss or complete engine failure, according to federal regulators. GM issued the recall for at least 597,630 of some of its most popular vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday, April 24. Auto website Car and Driver has reported that as many as 877,000 vehicles are impacted by the recall. The affected vehicles with 6.2-liter L87 V8 gas engines are from the 2021 to 2024 model years. The recall includes th…
3 Northeast High School Students Killed In Florida Spring Break Crash; 1 Remains Hospitalized 3 Northeast High School Students Killed In Florida Spring Break Crash; 1 Remains Hospitalized
3 Northeast High School Students Killed In Florida Spring Break Crash; 1 Remains Hospitalized Three Massachusetts high school seniors were killed earlier this week during a Spring Break trip to Florida when their SUV collided with a tractor-trailer, police said. Jimmy McIntosh, Hannah Wasserman, and Maisey O'Donnell — all 18-year-old students at Concord-Carlisle High School — died around 9:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, near Panama City in the Florida Panhandle, authorities said.  A fourth student, also 18, who has not been identified, remains in critical condition at a Florida hospital. Concord-Carlisle High School is about 30 minutes outside of Boston.  O'Donnell was among …
Motorcyclist Killed After High-Speed Lane Change On I-95 Delco: PA State Police Motorcyclist Killed After High-Speed Lane Change On I-95 Delco: PA State Police
Motorcyclist Killed After High-Speed Lane Change On I-95 Delco: PA State Police A motorcyclist was killed after making a high-speed lane change and slamming into an SUV on I-95 in Ridley Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, April 21. The crash happened in the southbound lanes near mile marker 7.1 on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway at around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, according to the PSP Media Station. Troopers say 24-year-old Tyler Rinck of East Norriton, Montgomery County, was riding a 2024 Suzuki SX4 in the left lane when he attempted an unsafe lane change at a high rate of speed, striking a 2022 Audi Q3 in the rear.…
Salem Woman Killed On Route 295 After Exiting Vehicle ID'd: NJSP Salem Woman Killed On Route 295 After Exiting Vehicle ID'd: NJSP
Salem Woman Killed On Route 295 After Exiting Vehicle ID'd: Njsp A 28-year-old Salem woman was killed after she was struck by a vehicle on Route 295 on Wednesday, April 16, authorities said. At 7 p.m., Ruth Melnichuck had been involved in a prior crash with another vehicle on Route 295 South in Oldmans Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey Transit Police said. Both vehicles were parked on the left shoulder, Lebron said. Melnichuck exited her vehicle and entered the lane of travel, where she was struck by a Ford SUV traveling south, Lebron said. Melnichuck sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said. Melnichuck is being remembered as a woman wit…
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles Ford is recalling more than 148,000 vehicles across the US after two major defects were linked to increased crash risks, officials said. The first recall affects 123,611 vehicles, including F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models from 2017 and 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The pickups and SUVs can leak brake fluid, potentially reducing front-wheel braking. The defect stems from a faulty seal in the master brake cylinder, which can let fluid leak into the brake booster. If too much fluid is lost, drivers may notice a change in b…
Teen Blows Stop Sign Sending SUV With Infant Flying In Wild 3-Car NJ Crash: Cops Teen Blows Stop Sign Sending SUV With Infant Flying In Wild 3-Car NJ Crash: Cops
Teen Blows Stop Sign Sending SUV With Infant Flying In Wild 3-Car NJ Crash: Cops A baby miraculously walked away without a scratch after a three-car crash sent an SUV flying through the air and landing on its roof in Ocean County after one motorist blew a stop sign, police said. The collision happened around 9:46 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at the intersection of Commonwealth Boulevard and Bismarck Street in Manchester Township, according to Police Chief Antonio Ellis. When officers arrived, they found a white 2017 Chevrolet Equinox overturned in the middle of the road, a blue 2021 Honda Accord smashed in the northwest corner of the intersection, and a gray 2005 Honda Civic o…
Driver, 23, Ejected, Killed In I-295 Gloucester County Crash: State Police Driver, 23, Ejected, Killed In I-295 Gloucester County Crash: State Police
Driver, 23, Ejected, Killed In I-295 Gloucester County Crash: State Police A 23-year-old man was killed after being ejected from his SUV during a crash on Interstate 295 in Gloucester County, authorities said. Jose Contreras, of Hammonton, was heading north in an Isuzu Ascender and was approaching the Exit 11A ramp when he lost control navigating a curve just after 10:45 p.m. Saturday, March 22 in Logan Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The vehicle struck the curb and guardrail, then overturned near milepost 11.8, Lebron said. Contreras was ejected from the vehicle and died, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, and no add…
Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash With SUV: West Deptford PD Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash With SUV: West Deptford PD
Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash With SUV: West Deptford PD  A 44-year-old man was killed after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV in West Deptford on Wednesday, Jan. 29, authorities said. At 12:22 p.m., officers responded to Grove Avenue and Crozier Avenue, West Deptford police said.  An investigation determined a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed had collided with an SUV that was attempting to make a left turn from Grove Avenue onto Crozier Avenue, police said. The motorcyclist, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The investigation is ongoing, police said.
Ford Recalls 272K+ Vehicles For Sudden Battery Failure Linked To Crash Risk Ford Recalls 272K+ Vehicles For Sudden Battery Failure Linked To Crash Risk
Ford Recalls 272K+ Vehicles For Sudden Battery Failure Linked To Crash Risk More than 272,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled because of defective 12-volt batteries that could degrade suddenly, causing power loss and increasing crash risk, officials said. Ford issued the recall for certain Maverick pickups and Bronco Sport SUVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall affects Bronco Sport models from 2021-2023 and Maverick models from 2022-2023. The issue stems from a manufacturing defect in 12-volt batteries made by Camel, according to Ford. Internal weld and cast-on-strap failures could cause the battery to degrade…