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Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia caused extensive damage to the surrounding neighborhood, displacing families and leaving a trail of destruction. Extent Of Damage Officials confirmed that the crash on Friday, Jan. 31 had a wide-reaching impact on the Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard area: 4 homes were destroyed 6 homes sustained major damage 11 homes suffered minor damage 343 homes were impacted In addition to the structural damage, numerous vehicles were destroyed, and debris scattered throughout the area caused further property loss. NTSBgov…

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by Jillian Pikora
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‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery ‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery
‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery A 10-year-old boy critically injured when debris from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia struck his family’s car is awake and asking about his 4-year-old sister, his family said. Andre Howard III Severely Injured In Crash Andre Howard III was inside a car with his family near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard when the Learjet 55 exploded upon impact after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday, Jan. 31. A piece of debris from the fiery wreckage smashed through the windshield, piercing Andre’s head as he tried to shield his little sister. He…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
DUI Suspect Tries To Sell Wrecked Car To Deputies In Virginia After Crash: Sheriff DUI Suspect Tries To Sell Wrecked Car To Deputies In Virginia After Crash: Sheriff
DUI Suspect Tries To Sell Wrecked Car To Deputies In Virginia After Crash: Sheriff A Stafford man involved in a hit-and-run crash didn’t just leave evidence behind—he tried to make a sale to the deputies arresting him. It was a deal they could easily refuse. Kwame Boakya Yiadom, 46, is facing felony charges after police say he crashed his Nissan head-on into another vehicle at a Richmond Highway intersection before taking off, only to be tracked down at his home—where he offered to sell investigators his damaged car. The incident happened around 10:40 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, when deputies responded to Acadia Street for a hit-and-run. The victim told deputies she was s…

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by Zak Failla
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Driver Killed In High-Speed Rollover Crash In Virginia: Police Driver Killed In High-Speed Rollover Crash In Virginia: Police
Driver Killed In High-Speed Rollover Crash In Virginia: Police A high-speed crash in Prince William County ended in tragedy when a pickup truck veered into oncoming traffic, slammed into another vehicle, and flipped multiple times, authorities said. The deadly collision happened around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, in the area of Aden Road and Parkgate Drive in Nokesville, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators determined that 29-year-old Manassas man David Joseph Russell Callen was speeding southbound in a 2008 Nissan Titan when he crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into a 2022 Subaru Outback traveling in the opposit…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles
Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles Nearly 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled due to a software issue that could cause engines to lose power or stall, increasing crash risks, officials said. Honda, which also owns Acura, announced the recall in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The 294,612 recalled vehicles include select 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S, 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot models. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) could cause an engine to stall or a vehicle to lose power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Lost DUI Driver In Stolen Car Lands Behind Bars In VA: Authorities Lost DUI Driver In Stolen Car Lands Behind Bars In VA: Authorities
Lost DUI Driver In Stolen Car Lands Behind Bars In VA: Authorities A Baltimore woman heading south on I-95 made a pit stop in Stafford County that ended with her behind bars after deputies caught her driving drunk in a stolen car, authorities say. The bizarre incident unfolded shortly before 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, just before 10 a.m., when deputies received reports of Baltimore resident Nicole Wallace driving recklessly down the interstate. Witnesses said the car, which had no tags, was swerving on the shoulder, unable to stay in a lane, and nearly caused several crashes. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, Wallace's Hyundai was spotte…

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by Zak Failla
Business
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…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Virginia Woman Killed After Running Red Light: State Police Virginia Woman Killed After Running Red Light: State Police
Virginia Woman Killed After Running Red Light: State Police A Virginia woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Rockingham County that occurred when she allegedly ran a red light and collided with a pickup truck, authorities said. Brandi R. Morris, 47, of Elkton, heading east in a 2006 Honda Civic eastbound on Route 33 when she failed to stop at a red light at Rockingham Pike and collided with a 2011 Ford F-150 on Thursday, Jan 23, around 8:20 p.m., Virginia State Police said. Morris suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash and was taken to Sentara RMH Medical Center, where she later died. Police noted Morris was not wearing a seat…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Machine Gun Among 2 Loaded Firearms Found On Chantilly Man, Pal In Stolen Car: Cops Machine Gun Among 2 Loaded Firearms Found On Chantilly Man, Pal In Stolen Car: Cops
Machine Gun Among 2 Loaded Firearms Found On Chantilly Man, Pal In Stolen Car: Cops Two men were arrested in Fairfax County after being found inside a stolen car with illegal and loaded firearms and drugs, police said. Officers responded to the 11700 block of Fair Oaks Shopping Center in Fair Lakes on Jan. 16 at approximately 4:44 p.m. after a victim reported her 2013 Hyundai had been stolen by a known suspect, county police said. Detectives from the Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) Unit assisted with the investigation. At 7:52 p.m., officers located the stolen Hyundai in the 6000 block of Freds Oak Road in Burke. Two men were inside the vehicle and were taken into custody. P…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Police Release Details In Hit-Run Crash That Ended In Cops Pepper-Spraying Driver In Stafford Police Release Details In Hit-Run Crash That Ended In Cops Pepper-Spraying Driver In Stafford
Police Release Details In Hit-Run Crash That Ended In Cops Pepper-Spraying Driver In Stafford A Stafford man learned the hard way that running from a crash doesn’t end well, especially when deputies and OC spray are involved. Bryant Berryman, 37, is facing a host of charges following an incident that played out after allegedly causing a crash that totaled two vehicles. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported hit-and-run crash at Staffordboro Boulevard and Woodstream Boulevard, authorities said, where arriving deputies found a Nissan and a Volkswagen totaled from a collision. No major injuries were reported. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Teen DUI Driver Hits 120 MPH During Pursuit Through Stafford County, Sheriff Says Teen DUI Driver Hits 120 MPH During Pursuit Through Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Teen DUI Driver Hits 120 MPH During Pursuit Through Stafford County, Sheriff Says A 17-year-old driver is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase in Stafford County that topped 120 mph, authorities said. The wild ride unfolded at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, when a sergeant with the department spotted a grey Lexus speeding northbound on I-95 near the American Legion overpass at over 90 mph.  When he activated his emergency lights, the teen reportedly floored it, pushing the car past 120 mph in a desperate bid to escape, according to officials. The chase lasted about a mile and a half before traffic brought the Lexus to …

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Alleged DUI Driver Strikes School Bus In Virginia: Sheriff Alleged DUI Driver Strikes School Bus In Virginia: Sheriff
Alleged DUI Driver Strikes School Bus In Virginia: Sheriff A midday crash involving a school bus and a driver allegedly under the influence caused a stir in Virginia on Wednesday afternoon, authorities say. Kira T. Joiner, 30, is facing charges following a crash on Lee Highway in Warrenton that involved the bus - which was empty at the time. According to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 15, first responders were called to the intersection of Route 29 at Nordix Drive when a Camry driven by the Sumerduck resident struck a school bus, though no injuries were reported. The driver of the Camry was arrested and char…

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by Zak Failla