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Mom Killed In Murder-Suicide Was Award-Winning Filmmaker: Remembering NY's Kaleigh Griffin Mom Killed In Murder-Suicide Was Award-Winning Filmmaker: Remembering NY's Kaleigh Griffin
Mom Killed In Murder-Suicide Was Award-Winning Filmmaker: Remembering NY's Kaleigh Griffin A Hudson Valley wife and mom to two toddlers killed in a suspected murder-suicide was also an award-winning filmmaker whose work touched lives far beyond her hometown. Ulster County resident Kaleigh Smith, 37, of Kingston—credited under her maiden name Griffin—was best known for her 2013 short documentary, First Name: Jogger, Last Name: John, which profiled an “extraordinary man” and his deep connection to the town of Woodstock, New York. The film premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival, won the Grand Prize at the SUNY-Wide Film Festival, and took second place at the Broadcast Education As…
Dad Told Teen Son To Race Mustang Before Stafford Crash That Knocked Out Power, Sheriff Says Dad Told Teen Son To Race Mustang Before Stafford Crash That Knocked Out Power, Sheriff Says
Dad Told Teen Son To Race Mustang Before Stafford Crash That Knocked Out Power, Sheriff Says Thousands lost power, a child dodged a speeding car, and a father landed in jail—after deputies say he encouraged his teen son to race a Mustang in Virginia. A 45-year-old Stafford County father is behind bars after deputies say he encouraged his son to race down Courthouse Road, causing a crash that knocked out power to thousands—then tried to sneak the boy away in a Porsche. The chaos unfolded around 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, in the 1500 block of Courthouse Road, where a deputy responded to reports of a crash involving a Ford Mustang, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Offic…
Kidnapping Victim Jumps From Car Near I-270; Barricade Ends In Arrest: Police Kidnapping Victim Jumps From Car Near I-270; Barricade Ends In Arrest: Police
Kidnapping Victim Jumps From Car Near I-270; Barricade Ends In Arrest: Police A Maryland man is behind bars after a woman jumped from his moving car near I-270, telling police she had been kidnapped at gunpoint, officials said. Robert Deeter, 31, was arrested Friday, April 18, following a wild scene that stretched across Bethesda and ended in a barricade situation, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. It started around 2:30 p.m., when officers responded to the 10300 block of Old Georgetown Road for a reported kidnapping, police said. Officers soon spotted Deeter driving a red Toyota RAV4 with a woman in the passenger seat. As they followed the ca…
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…
Virginia Hit-Run Driver Arrested, Released Months After Deadly Crash: Police Virginia Hit-Run Driver Arrested, Released Months After Deadly Crash: Police
Virginia Hit-Run Driver Arrested, Released Months After Deadly Crash: Police A Leesburg man accused of fleeing the scene after plowing a semi-truck into a car and killing a 93-year-old woman has been indicted and already released, police announced. Angad S. Sivia, 33, of Leesburg, was indicted by a Loudoun County grand jury in connection with the October 2024 crash that claimed the life of Lovetsville woman Monica Lee, authorities said. The hit-and-run happened on the afternoon of Oct. 23, 2024.  Investigators say Sivia was driving a tractor-trailer with an attached trailer when he ran a red light at Fort Evans Road NE and the Leesburg Bypass, slamming into a …
Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes
Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes The US supply of new and used vehicles is quickly declining after car shoppers rushed to make purchases before President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs shook the auto industry, setting the stage for a costly summer. New-vehicle stock fell to 2.69 million units by Tuesday, April 1, according to auto data company Cox Automotive. That was down 10.2% from the start of March and 2.4% lower than the same time in 2024. Buyers flooded showrooms in the final week of March, driven by seasonal trends and fears of price hikes tied to Trump's rapidly changing tariffs. "With import tariffs no…
Scooter Rider From DC Killed In Maryland Crash With Car, Police Say Scooter Rider From DC Killed In Maryland Crash With Car, Police Say
Scooter Rider From DC Killed In Maryland Crash With Car, Police Say A District man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Maryland after his scooter collided with a car during the evening commute, police said. Jerome Marshall, 60, died Tuesday, April 15, after the crash on Rhode Island Avenue in Brentwood, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers were called to the 4500 block of Rhode Island Avenue around 6:10 p.m. for reports of a crash involving a scooter and another vehicle. Marshall was rushed to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The other driver was not injured, authorities said. Investigators said the crash hap…
Same Driver, Same Car, Different Ending: Stafford Deputy Nabs Dodge After Second Chase Same Driver, Same Car, Different Ending: Stafford Deputy Nabs Dodge After Second Chase
Same Driver, Same Car, Different Ending: Stafford Deputy Nabs Dodge After Second Chase A sheriff's deputy who was once outrun by a reckless driver in Virginia got the last laugh—this time he was caught with drugs, a gun, and no license, authorities said. Deputy R. Tully had a familiar feeling when he spotted a black Dodge Challenger speeding down Richmond Highway on Tuesday, April 8, in Stafford. According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, it was the exact same car — and driver — he pursued months earlier. Back on Nov. 18, 2024, at around 10:25 a.m., the deputy attempted a traffic stop outside the Wawa on Richmond Highway after spotting the Dodge with tinted windows a…
Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida
Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida The identities have been released of three people who were killed when a small aircraft crashed near a busy stretch of I-95 in Florida. The incident happened around 10:20 a.m. Friday, April 11, in Boca Raton, and created a large plume of smoke visible for miles. The victims were all those on board the Cessna 310, Boca Raton Fire Rescue said.  They have now been identified as family members Robert Stark, age 81, of Boca Raton, Stephen Stark, age 54, of Delray Beach, Florida, and Brooke Stark, age 17, also of Delray Beach, Florida.  Authorities have not specified who was flyi…
Third-Grade BFFs Killed In Fiery I-695 Crash Were 'Beautiful Souls' Third-Grade BFFs Killed In Fiery I-695 Crash Were 'Beautiful Souls'
Third-Grade BFFs Killed In Fiery I-695 Crash Were 'Beautiful Souls' Two third-graders from Lutherville Lab Elementary were among three people killed in a horrific, fiery crash off I-695 in Baltimore County over the weekend, police confirmed. Maryland State Police said the crash happened around 11:05 p.m. Saturday, April 5, when a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler on the inner loop of I-695 near Greenspring Avenue.  The Jeep fled. The trooper did not pursue and reentered traffic, police said. Just minutes later, that same Jeep was found fully engulfed in flames off the ramp to southbound I-83. Investigators believe the driver lost con…
No New Land Rovers Or Jaguars Coming To US Amid Trump’s Tariff Plan No New Land Rovers Or Jaguars Coming To US Amid Trump’s Tariff Plan
No New Land Rovers Or Jaguars Coming To US Amid Trump’s Tariff Plan There will be no new Land Rover or Jaguar vehicles heading to the US, as the automaker has announced a pause in shipments amid recently imposed tariffs by the president. Britain-based Jaguar Land Rover Automotive said over the weekend that later this month, the company will temporarily cease shipping vehicles to the US as it considers the consequences of the tariffs moving forward. “The USA is an important market for JLR’s luxury brands,” the company said in a statement to NPR. “As we work to address the new trading terms with our business partners, we are taking some short-term actions in…
‘I’m Screwed’: Slumped Driver Busted For DUI Near Stafford McDonald’s, Sheriff Says ‘I’m Screwed’: Slumped Driver Busted For DUI Near Stafford McDonald’s, Sheriff Says
‘I’m Screwed’: Slumped Driver Busted For DUI Near Stafford McDonald’s, Sheriff Says A Fredericksburg man who missed a McDonald’s turn got more than a wrong order—he got a return trip to jail after racking up another DUI charge in Stafford County, authorities said. Deputies responded to a call about a suspected drunk driver around 7:44 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, on Chatham Heights Road, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said. The caller told dispatch that the driver of a Ford F-150 appeared to miss a turn near the McDonald’s and ended up “in a weird location,” slumped behind the wheel. The deputy arrived to find 34-year-old David Shoun, who showed “signs of intoxicatio…
Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight
Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight Tesla has delivered significantly fewer vehicles to start 2025 amid its biggest sales drop in years, as the company led by billionaire Elon Musk faces massive protests, boycotts, and production delays. Tesla reported 336,681 vehicle deliveries worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, the electric automaker said in a news release on Wednesday, April 2. Those deliveries are down 13% from 386,810 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024. The Austin, Texas-based company blamed the shortfall on upgrades to manufacturing facilities. "While the changeover of Model Y lines across a…
‘Tired’ Stafford Man Nearly Hits Deputies Head-On Before DUI Arrest: Sheriff ‘Tired’ Stafford Man Nearly Hits Deputies Head-On Before DUI Arrest: Sheriff
‘Tired’ Stafford Man Nearly Hits Deputies Head-On Before DUI Arrest: Sheriff A close call landed a "tired" repeat DUI driver back behind bars after nearly barreling into a sheriff's deputy on patrol in Stafford County over the weekend, authorities say. It happened around 4:50 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, when deputies were heading north on Widewater Road near Osterman and saw a Honda coming straight at them — in their lane, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday, April 1. The driver swerved back into the correct lane just in time. According to the sheriff’s office, if the timing had been even slightly different, “it is likely neither party would be able …
Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources
Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources A former Brooklyn wig influencer has been charged in a horrific crash that killed a mother and two of her young daughters while critically injuring her son on Ocean Parkway, while driving on a suspended license, according to the NYPD and Daily Voice sources. Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested Saturday, March 29, after police say she blew through a red light at Quentin Road and Ocean Parkway and slammed into a Toyota Camry before plowing into a family in a marked crosswalk just after 1 p.m. The victims — Natasha Saada, 34, and her daughters Diana, 8, and Deborah, 5 — were pronounced dead at Mai…
Bodycam Released After DC Rape Suspect Kills Woman During Police Chase In Maryland Bodycam Released After DC Rape Suspect Kills Woman During Police Chase In Maryland
Bodycam Released After DC Rape Suspect Kills Woman During Police Chase In Maryland New video has been released showing the final moments leading up to a deadly crash that killed a Riverdale woman during a police pursuit in Prince George’s County, authorities said. On Thursday, March 27, the Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body-worn camera footage from a Hyattsville City Police officer involved in the fatal crash that took the life of 33-year-old Esmeralda Montoya-Perez. Montoya-Perez was walking along East-West Highway in Chillum around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, February 28, when she was struck and killed by a fugitive fleeing police, the AG’s Independent Investig…
‘Uncle Miles’ Killed In Virginia Hit-Run; Family Raising Funds To Bring Mass 'Legend' Home ‘Uncle Miles’ Killed In Virginia Hit-Run; Family Raising Funds To Bring Mass 'Legend' Home
‘Uncle Miles’ Killed In Virginia Hit-Run; Family Raising Funds To Bring Mass 'Legend' Home A man remembered as a "local legend" in Massachusetts and beloved mentor to many was killed in a devastating hit-and-run crash in Virginia, and now his family is pleading for help to bring him home. Miles Jonathan Moore, 53, was struck and killed while crossing Richmond Highway near Easy Street around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 in Woodbridge, according to the Prince William County Police Department.  Investigators say he was hit by two vehicles — one of which fled the scene. The first driver, operating a Toyota Highlander, stayed and cooperated with police. The second driver — beli…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on all foreign-made autos, the latest in a chaotic series of tariff threats and trade war escalations that have fueled significant economic turmoil and anxiety. Trump signed an executive order to place the tariffs on cars and light trucks at the White House on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The tariffs go into effect Wednesday, Apr. 2, and the US will begin collecting duties on the following day. The measure builds on the existing 2.5% auto tariffs, which Trump has claimed would generate more than $100 billion in new annual revenue for the…
Repeat DUI Driver Found Asleep At Wheel Of Wrecked Jeep In Stafford: Sheriff Repeat DUI Driver Found Asleep At Wheel Of Wrecked Jeep In Stafford: Sheriff
Repeat DUI Driver Found Asleep At Wheel Of Wrecked Jeep In Stafford: Sheriff A Virginia man with no license and a six-pack of bad decisions is back behind bars after deputies say they found him passed out drunk at the wheel of a wrecked Jeep — still in drive — with two shredded tires and beer bottles scattered inside. Alfredo Hernandez Murrieta, 33, of Kinsale, was arrested just before sunrise on Saturday, March 22, after Stafford County deputies responded to Ferry Road for reports of an intoxicated driver, the sheriff’s office said. It was around 5:30 a.m. when a deputy arrived and spotted the damaged Jeep blocking someone’s driveway, still running, with Murrieta s…
Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says
Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says Tesla owners are trading in their vehicles at record levels as criticism mounts against the company and billionaire CEO Elon Musk, according to new data. March has marked the highest-ever share of Tesla trade-ins toward new or used purchases at dealerships for other automakers, according to car shopping website Edmunds. The site, which receives more than 20 million monthly views, said interest in Tesla's brand is dipping and consumer loyalty is weakening. Tesla's share of vehicle trade-ins from model year 2017 or later remained steady throughout 2024, starting at 0.5 percent …
Manhunt Underway After Driver Flees Head-On Crash In Virginia: Police Manhunt Underway After Driver Flees Head-On Crash In Virginia: Police
Manhunt Underway After Driver Flees Head-On Crash In Virginia: Police A driver accused of causing a head-on crash in a stolen car before fleeing the scene on foot is now wanted in Virginia, police said. Officers responded to Yorkshire Lane near Old Centreville Road in Manassas around 7:24 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, for a report of a multi-vehicle crash, according to Prince William County Police. Before officers arrived, the suspect—27-year-old Jaquan Malik Fitchett, who has no fixed address—allegedly fled on foot after side-swiping one vehicle and crashing head-on into another. The driver of the second vehicle, a 48-year-old woman, was rushed to an area hosp…
Transmission Defect Could Lock Up Wheels, Prompting Massive Cadillac, Chevy Recall Transmission Defect Could Lock Up Wheels, Prompting Massive Cadillac, Chevy Recall
Transmission Defect Could Lock Up Wheels, Prompting Massive Cadillac, Chevy Recall A transmission defect in more than 90,000 Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles could cause the front wheels to lock up while driving, increasing crash risks, officials said. The recall affects about 90,081 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro models equipped with a 10-speed transmission, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. According to NHTSA, internal transmission damage could lead to sudden wheel lock-up, creating a serious hazard for drivers. To fix the issue, GM will install transmission control module monitoring…
100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff 100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff
100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff A high-speed chase in Virginia topped 100 mph before ending with a wanted driver in cuffs, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. The pursuit began around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, when a deputy spotted a northbound vehicle on Catlett Road clocked at 67 mph in a 45-mph zone, officials said. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver hit the gas, passing cars over double yellow lines and speeding toward Meetze Road, where he drove into oncoming traffic at dangerously high speeds. The deputy, slowing to avoid endangering other motorists, briefly lost sight of the …
Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ
Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ Two violent gang members from DC have been sentenced to life plus 60 years in prison after kidnapping and murdering two innocent people in a twisted act of revenge, federal authorities announced. After a four-week trial, a jury found Marcel Vines, 28, aka “Baby Boy,” and Malique Lewis, 27, aka “Freak,” guilty of multiple charges, including kidnapping resulting in death, first-degree murder while armed, and weapons offenses, according to the US Attorney's Office. Vines and Lewis, members of the notorious Clay Terrace crew, were convicted of luring and executing 23-year-old Armani Nico Coles …
Dog Saved, Hero Lost: Virginia Father Killed During Daring Rescue Dog Saved, Hero Lost: Virginia Father Killed During Daring Rescue
Dog Saved, Hero Lost: Virginia Father Killed During Daring Rescue A Virginia father and animal lover is being remembered as a hero after sacrificing his life to save a stranger’s dog from being struck by a car. Jack Leo Burdette Jr., 56, of Woodbridge, was killed early Friday, March 7, after rushing into traffic to rescue a loose dog on Dumfries Road near Old Stage Road in Dumfries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Burdette, a father of three and a "lifelong protector of animals and those he loved," saw the 2-year-old Dalmatian/Pointer mix running loose amid early morning traffic and acted without hesitation. He successfully caug…
Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Demolition Site Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Demolition Site
Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Demolition Site A Tesla battery buried in debris months after a house fire suddenly reignited, sparking a hazardous "thermal runaway" fire during demolition in Montgomery County, officials said. Firefighters rushed to 21700 Peachtree Road near Barnesville Road in Dickerson around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, after reports of a vehicle and debris fire, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Crews arrived to find a Tesla car battery engulfed in flames as workers demolished the property where a house fire had occurred on Nov. 11, 2024.  The fire in Montgo…
Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says
Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says A wanted man in camouflage thought he could blend in—but he didn’t make it far before authorities tackled him outside a Jersey Mike’s in Stafford County, officials said. Travis Ward, 38, of Spotsylvania, was in North Stafford, driving a red Pontiac G6 despite having no license and multiple active warrants in Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fairfax counties, leading to his demise, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The chaos unfolded around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 3 when deputies learned that Ward was in the area. Deputies spotted Ward heading west on Garrisonville Road…
Pitt Football Freshman Mason Alexander Killed In Fiery Crash While Home In Indiana Pitt Football Freshman Mason Alexander Killed In Fiery Crash While Home In Indiana
Pitt Football Freshman Mason Alexander Killed In Fiery Crash While Home In Indiana Mason Alexander, a freshman on the University of Pittsburgh football team, was killed in a fiery car crash in Fishers, Indiana, on Saturday night, March 2, authorities confirmed. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a vehicle fire with entrapment at 10900 block of Florida Road around 9:03 p.m., dispatch records show. Alexander, 18, was a passenger in a 2016 BMW 340 traveling south on Florida Road from 113th Street when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle, investigators said. As the BMW crested a hill near Geist Park, it entered the northbound lane and swer…
Recall Issued For 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles Recall Issued For 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles
Recall Issued For 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles More than 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles in the United States are being recalled. The move follows an announcement made by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday, Feb. 28, which highlighted that the recalled electric vehicles fail to display some gear positions.  This oversight poses a significant safety risk, as it could result in the cars rolling away if the parking brake is not engaged. The recall specifically impacts fully electric Volkswagen 2021-2023 ID.4, and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles, the NHTSA said. A safety reca…
Woman Ran Over Friend During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say Woman Ran Over Friend During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say
Woman Ran Over Friend During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say A Northern Virginia woman is on the run after allegedly assaulting an acquaintance and running her over with a car during a heated altercation, police said. Cecilia Anne Keefer, 34, is wanted on multiple charges following an incident that played out early on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Linden Park Apartments in Triangle, according to Prince William County Police. Specifically, Keefer is wanted for:  Aggravated malicious wounding; Felony hit and run; Assault and battery. Officers responded to the 3600 block of Jurgensen Drive around 2 a.m. for a reported assault. They found a 23-year-old wom…
Expectant Mother, Nurse, 27, Killed In Three-Vehicle Virginia Crash: State Police Expectant Mother, Nurse, 27, Killed In Three-Vehicle Virginia Crash: State Police
Expectant Mother, Nurse, 27, Killed In Three-Vehicle Virginia Crash: State Police A 27-year-old woman was killed in a devastating three-vehicle crash that unfolded on Route 15 in Madison County while reportedly pregnant with her fourth child. The fatal wreck occurred around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, just north of Forest Drive, according to the Virginia State Police. Erica Collier, of Brightwood, was driving a 2015 Hyundai Elantra northbound on S. James Madison Highway when the car suddenly slowed, police said.  A 2015 Toyota Camry, traveling behind her, rear-ended the Hyundai, causing Collier's vehicle to cross the centerline and collide head-on with a southb…