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Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: NHTSA Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: NHTSA
Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: Nhtsa Ford announced a recall of more than 45,000 vehicles that have faulty door latches that could potentially break, allowing them to fly open while motorists are driving.  The recall includes the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2016 Ford Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ models, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). "The latch pawl spring tab design is susceptible to cracking and failure in areas with high ambient temperatures," officials say. "A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a 'door will not close' condition."  Motorists may re…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Facing Long Road To Recovery After Mass Casualty Crash In Fairfax County Teen Facing Long Road To Recovery After Mass Casualty Crash In Fairfax County
Teen Facing Long Road To Recovery After Mass Casualty Crash In Fairfax County A Fairfax County teen is facing a long road to recovery following a mass casualty accident last month. Kassy was among the seven teens seriously hurt in the Nov. 20 accident on the 2600 block of Pioneer Lane in Merrifield, according to a GoFundMe launched for her family. The crash was caused by a DUI 17-year-old driver who lost control of a Lincoln SUV on the 2600 block of Pioneer Lane around 5 a.m., police said. He crashed and struck a tree, police said. As a result of the crash, six of the seven teens involved were seriously injured including 14-year-old Kevin Guardado Landaverde, a…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Boy, 14, Dies Days After Mass Casualty Crash Involving 6 Teens In Fairfax County Boy, 14, Dies Days After Mass Casualty Crash Involving 6 Teens In Fairfax County
Boy, 14, Dies Days After Mass Casualty Crash Involving 6 Teens In Fairfax County One of six teenagers seriously hurt in a DUI crash earlier this month has died, police in Fairfax County said. Loved ones identified the deceased on a GoFundMe as 14-year-old Kevin Guardado Landaverde, a Longfellow Middle School student. His older brother, Jay, was also in the vehicle, and has since been released from the hospital, family says. Four others remain hospitalized in serious condition, according to county police. "As this family copes with this unspeakable tragedy, we recognize many in the community would like to demonstrate their support by providing funds to pay for medical …

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by Cecilia Levine