Man Crushed To Death By Car In Clifton: Here's What We Know Man Crushed To Death By Car In Clifton: Here's What We Know
Man Crushed To Death By Car In Clifton: Here's What We Know A man was fatally crushed by a vehicle in Clifton, authorities confirmed. Police say the incident happened early Wednesday, April 23 at 810 Bloomfield Ave.  The man was found crushed under the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 6:40 a.m., police confirmed. The business comes up as Atlantic Casting and Engineering. Robert Anderson, a lieutenant with Clifton police, said the incident remains under investigation and no further details were available as of press time. Atlantic Casting & Engineering's website describes the business as a "world-class manufacture…
Late-Night Fire Engulfs Vehicles, Threatens Train Tracks In New Rochelle Late-Night Fire Engulfs Vehicles, Threatens Train Tracks In New Rochelle
Late-Night Fire Engulfs Vehicles, Threatens Train Tracks In New Rochelle A fast-moving blaze involving multiple vehicles tore through an outdoor storage area in Westchester, forcing train slowdowns and triggering a second-alarm response, firefighters said.  The fire broke out justr after midnight on Monday, April 21, in the west end of New Rochelle, spreading quickly and creating dangerous conditions due to numerous fuel sources in the area, according to the New Rochelle Fire Department.  Crews arrived to find flames moving rapidly through storage lots near the train tracks. The MTA shut down traffic on the closest track and imposed a slowdown on three…
Serial Burglar Busted Taking Money From McDonald's Donation Bin: Marlboro PD Serial Burglar Busted Taking Money From McDonald's Donation Bin: Marlboro PD
Serial Burglar Busted Taking Money From McDonald's Donation Bin: Marlboro PD A 30-year-old West Creek man was arrested and charged on Saturday, April 19, after he was caught stealing from a McDonald's donation bin in Englishtown, police said. That morning, officers responded to the McDonald's at 78 Route 9 after a man, later identified as Evan Pinney, was trying to steal money from the donation bin, Marlboro police said. A resident on Serpentine Drive had also called officers, after seeing Penney attempting to break into a vehicle while carrying a leaf blower, police said. Officers also received a report of Penney breaking into two vehicles on Route 9, police said. …
Hit-Run Leaves Scooter Rider Critically Injured in Waterbury Hit-Run Leaves Scooter Rider Critically Injured in Waterbury
Hit-Run Leaves Scooter Rider Critically Injured in Waterbury A man is in critical condition after a serious crash involving a motorized scooter and a vehicle that fled the scene on Thursday, April 17.  Police were called to Meriden Road near Enoch Street in Waterbury around 7:18 p.m. after receiving reports of a crash. When officers arrived, they found a motorized scooter and its adult male rider at the scene. The man had suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a local hospital. He is now listed in critical but stable condition, officials said. According to a preliminary investigation by the Waterbury Police Department, the scooter …
East Orange Man Ran Over Cop To Evade Capture: Kearny PD East Orange Man Ran Over Cop To Evade Capture: Kearny PD
East Orange Man Ran Over Cop To Evade Capture: Kearny PD A 28-year-old East Orange man was arrested and charged after he ran over a police officer during a pursuit, police announced on Thursday, April 17. On Friday, March 28, officers were called to a report of a serial shoplifter at the Passaic Avenue Shopping Plaza, Kearny police said. Ashod Holt was filling large garbage bags with merchandise while his car idled in a fire lane outside, police said. Holt was confronted by officers as he exited the store, which led to a physical confrontation, police said. Holt ran into the officer with his vehicle and then fled over the Clay Street Bridge into…
Dashboard Failure Could Hide Speed Or Warning Lights, Prompting Recall Of 44K+ Audis Dashboard Failure Could Hide Speed Or Warning Lights, Prompting Recall Of 44K+ Audis
Dashboard Failure Could Hide Speed Or Warning Lights, Prompting Recall Of 44K+ Audis Audi is recalling nearly 45,000 vehicles because a dashboard glitch could prevent drivers from seeing their speed or critical warning lights, officials said. The recall affects about 44,387 Audi vehicles from model year 2021, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalled models include the A6, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6, S7, S8, SQ7, and SQ8. A software error can cause the instrument panel display to fail, the NHTSA said. Drivers might lose access to vital information like their speedometer or warning lights – increasing the risk of a crash. The is…
High-Speed Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After Route 15 Crash That Injured 6: Upper Allen Police High-Speed Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After Route 15 Crash That Injured 6: Upper Allen Police
High-Speed Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After Route 15 Crash That Injured 6: Upper Allen Police A 29-year-old Mechanicsburg man accused of driving the wrong way on Route 15 at over 100 mph, slamming into multiple vehicles, injuring six people including two children, and punching an EMT, has been arrested, Upper Allen Township Police announced late on Friday, April 11. Fernando Luis Colon-Torres, of the 600 block of Geneva Drive, faces 38 charges stemming from the violent crash on Friday, Jan. 17, according to court documents. The chaos began around 4:37 p.m. when Colon-Torres allegedly struck the back of a 2011 Nissan Rogue occupied by a 37-year-old and two young children (ages 4 an…
Loose Tire Crashes Into Woman's Car On I-95 In Milford, Sending Her To Hospital Loose Tire Crashes Into Woman's Car On I-95 In Milford, Sending Her To Hospital
Loose Tire Crashes Into Woman's Car On I-95 In Milford, Sending Her To Hospital A Connecticut woman was seriously injured after a tire flew off a vehicle, crashed into her car, and crushed the roof and windshield, authorities said. Firefighters had to cut her out to get her help. The crash happened on Interstate 95 North in Milford around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8. Milford firefighters said the tire detached from a southbound vehicle on I-95, bounced over the median, and slammed into the woman’s vehicle traveling north. Two separate incidents kept our crews busy this am First was a garbage truck that caught fire that was quickly... Posted by Milford Fire Dep…
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Hit, Run Crash In Jersey City: Prosecutor Pedestrian Hospitalized After Hit, Run Crash In Jersey City: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Hit, Run Crash In Jersey City: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Jersey City man is in stable condition after he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on the early morning of Monday, April 7, authorities said. At 1:30 a.m., Jersey City police responded to Bay and Erie streets and found the man with serious injuries, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene, Suarez said. The victim was transported by EMS to a nearby hospital, Suarez said. The crash is being investigated by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit with assistance from the Jersey City Police Department, …
Hit-Run: Victim Suffers Brain Injury, Critical In I-287 Crash In Greenburgh, Suspect At Large Hit-Run: Victim Suffers Brain Injury, Critical In I-287 Crash In Greenburgh, Suspect At Large
Hit-Run: Victim Suffers Brain Injury, Critical In I-287 Crash In Greenburgh, Suspect At Large Police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left a victim in critical condition on an Interstate 287 ramp in Westchester.  The crash happened around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, on the Exit 5 deceleration ramp of Interstate 287 East in Greenburgh, New York State Police announced on Thursday, April 3.  Investigators say the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene without stopping. The victim suffered a traumatic brain injury and was transported to a hospital, where they remain in critical condition.  No description of the vehicle has been rel…
Car Crashes Into Gravestones: Wall Township PD Car Crashes Into Gravestones: Wall Township PD
Car Crashes Into Gravestones: Wall Township PD Multiple gravestones were struck following a car crash at St. Catharine’s Cemetery in Wall on Sunday, March 30, authorities said. At 7:17 p.m., officers responded to 1100 West Chicago Blvd, the entrance to St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Wall Township police said. A vehicle traveling northbound on Village Road crossed West Chicago Boulevard and entered the cemetery grounds, police said. The vehicle left the roadway, struck a curb, cemetery sign and multiple gravestones before coming to a stop, police said. The driver of a vehicle, a 40-year-old Wall Township man, declined further medical treatme…
Car Bursts Into Flames After Slamming Hackensack High-Rise, Witness Recounts Scary Ordeal Car Bursts Into Flames After Slamming Hackensack High-Rise, Witness Recounts Scary Ordeal
Car Bursts Into Flames After Slamming Hackensack High-Rise, Witness Recounts Scary Ordeal A fiery crash outside a Hackensack high-rise sent smoke pouring into the building and left one person with minor injuries on Friday, March 28, authorities said. Hackensack firefighters responded around 4:45 p.m. to 235 Prospect Ave., where a car crashed into the structure and erupted into flames, the department said. The two-car crash happened in the driveway of the multi-story residential building. One car, a silver vehicle, was left up against the high-rise as fire spread from the vehicle to the structure. Firefighters from the 2nd Platoon quickly knocked down the blaze and stopped it fro…