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5 Killed After Private Plane Carrying Pickleball Players Crashes In Texas 5 Killed After Private Plane Carrying Pickleball Players Crashes In Texas
5 Killed After Private Plane Carrying Pickleball Players Crashes In Texas A flight to a pickleball tournament ended in tragedy before the players ever made it to the court. The group of five was traveling in the Texas Hill Country from Amarillo to New Braunfels on Thursday night, April 30, to participate in a tournament when their private plane went down near Wimberley, Texas, about 40 miles southwest of Austin. The Amarillo Pickleball Club identified the victims as team members Seren Wilson, Brooke Skypala, Stacy Hedrick, Glen Appling, and Hayden Dillard. The ages of the victims have not yet been released. "Although many were friends with the players,…
Virginia Mother Recovering After Losing Two Young Children As Neighbors Step Up For Family Virginia Mother Recovering After Losing Two Young Children As Neighbors Step Up For Family
Virginia Mother Recovering After Losing Two Young Children As Neighbors Step Up For Family A Virginia mother is recovering physically after a shooting that claimed the lives of her two teen children, leaving her to face overwhelming emotional and mental trauma. Zion Terry, 18, had a “radiant smile and a beautiful soul that could brighten anyone’s day,” friends said, remembering a young man who dreamed of becoming a traveling nurse. His sister, Sadie, was just 14. Both were killed in the same act of violence that left their mother, Tiffany Terry, seriously injured and now facing a long road to recovery. In the hours and days since, grief has poured out across the community — fro…
Probable Cause Of Death Released For US College Student Jimmy Gracey In Barcelona Probable Cause Of Death Released For US College Student Jimmy Gracey In Barcelona
Probable Cause Of Death Released For US College Student Jimmy Gracey In Barcelona An apparent cause of death has been identified after a body pulled from the sea in Spain has been identified as missing University of Alabama student James “Jimmy” Gracey. Gracey, 20, disappeared in the early hours of Tuesday, March 17, in Barcelona during a spring break trip.  Gracey, an Honors Accounting student from Elmhurst, Illinois, was last seen leaving the beachfront Shoko nightclub around 3 a.m. Surveillance footage showed him exiting the club with an unidentified individual, but authorities have largely ruled out foul play. His body was recovered on Thursday, M…
Virginia Townhouse Fire Turns Fatal After Two Elderly Women Trapped Inside: Police Virginia Townhouse Fire Turns Fatal After Two Elderly Women Trapped Inside: Police
Virginia Townhouse Fire Turns Fatal After Two Elderly Women Trapped Inside: Police Two elderly women died after a townhouse fire in Virginia left them trapped on the third floor and unable to escape, officials said. Firefighters responded to a three-story townhouse in Manassas on Monday, Dec. 15, after reports of a garage fire with occupants trapped inside, according to Prince William Professional Firefighters. Engine crews arrived to find fire showing from the garage, officials said. Firefighters were advised by Prince William County 911 Communications that two occupants were trapped on the third floor of the home and could not get out, according to the department. Res…
Person Found Dead After Flames Rip Through Maryland Home Overnight: Fire Marshal Person Found Dead After Flames Rip Through Maryland Home Overnight: Fire Marshal
Person Found Dead After Flames Rip Through Maryland Home Overnight: Fire Marshal A late-night blaze tore through a Hagerstown home, killing one person and prompting an hours-long response from multiple fire departments and state investigators, officials confirmed. Firefighters were called to the 300 block of Chimneystone Court around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, after there were reports of a home engulfed in flames, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Crews from Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company, Hagerstown Fire Department, and several nearby agencies arrived to find heavy fire and smoke pouring from the home. The scene of the fire in …
Woman In Her 40s Confirmed As Fourth Death In Three Weeks At Disney World Resort Woman In Her 40s Confirmed As Fourth Death In Three Weeks At Disney World Resort
Woman In Her 40s Confirmed As Fourth Death In Three Weeks At Disney World Resort A woman in her 40s has been confirmed as the fourth guest to die at Walt Disney World Resort in less than three weeks, adding to a string of tragedies at the popular destination.  She died at Disney’s Pop Century Resort on Sunday, Nov. 2,  after being transported to a hospital. The Orange County Sheriff's Office reported no signs of foul play. Officials have not released her identity or the cause of death. This latest death occurred at Pop Century Resort, which is connected to Epcot and Hollywood Studios by the Skyliner gondola system. Walt Disney World Resort has not released a p…
Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern
Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern Diane Ladd, the legendary actress whose career spanned more than seven decades and whose talent left a lasting mark on Hollywood, has died at age 89. Ladd's death came on Monday, Nov. 3, with her daughter, actress Laura Dern, by her side.  She was celebrated for her unforgettable performances in both film and television.  Ladd gained widespread acclaim for her Oscar-nominated turn as Flo in the 1974 classic "Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore." She later earned another Oscar nomination for her wild, scene-stealing role as an unhinged mother opposite Laura Dern in "Wild at Heart." S…
Virginia Woman Dies After 150-Foot Fall At Crabtree Falls On Memorial Day Weekend Virginia Woman Dies After 150-Foot Fall At Crabtree Falls On Memorial Day Weekend
Virginia Woman Dies After 150-Foot Fall At Crabtree Falls On Memorial Day Weekend A hiking trip at Crabtree Falls turned tragic over Memorial Day weekend when a Virginia Beach woman died after a 150-foot fall, while her friend was rescued from rushing waters, according to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and EMS crews were called to Crabtree Falls in Lovingston on Saturday, May 24, for a report of two hikers who had fallen from the trail and into the water, officials said. When Nelson County deputies arrived, they found one of the hikers, Keturah Hendricks, clinging to a rock in the river to avoid being swept away.  Deputies were able to climb down a 75…
Harrowing Photos Show Tech CEO, Family Moments Before Deadly Hudson River Helicopter Crash Harrowing Photos Show Tech CEO, Family Moments Before Deadly Hudson River Helicopter Crash
Harrowing Photos Show Tech CEO, Family Moments Before Deadly Hudson River Helicopter Crash Heartbreaking photos captured just before takeoff show Agustin Escobar, his wife, Mercè Montal, and their three young children standing together outside a helicopter — moments before it crashed into the Hudson River, killing all on board (scroll down to see). The tourist helicopter went down on Thursday, April 10, claiming the lives of the Escobar family and the 36-year-old pilot, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, according to multiple news outlets. ABC News identified the family as those killed. The family's smiling photos — now circulating online — were taken just moments be…
Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds
Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds A New England entrepreneur has been identified as the first American killed in a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that has claimed hundreds of lives. The incident occurred while a band performed onstage at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, April 8. An undetermined number of people are missing. The collapse happened around 12:30 a.m. Fray Luis Rosario, who owned restaurants in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, was among the victims in the tragedy. Rosario ran two Terra Luna cafes — one in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the other…
MLB Hall-Of-Famer Pedro Martinez Says Family Members Buried In Rubble Of Nightclub Collapse MLB Hall-Of-Famer Pedro Martinez Says Family Members Buried In Rubble Of Nightclub Collapse
MLB Hall-Of-Famer Pedro Martinez Says Family Members Buried In Rubble Of Nightclub Collapse Family members of one of Major League Baseball's all-time greats are among those unaccounted for after a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that has claimed the lives of at least 124. Click here for a new, related story - Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That Killed At Least 184 The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 8 at Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo. Approximately 155 have been hospitalized. Pedro Martinez, whose lifetime pitching record of 219-100 puts him at No. 10 on the all-time winning percent…
Virginia Basketball Star, 6-Year-Old Son Killed In Drowning Accident On Fishing Trip Virginia Basketball Star, 6-Year-Old Son Killed In Drowning Accident On Fishing Trip
Virginia Basketball Star, 6-Year-Old Son Killed In Drowning Accident On Fishing Trip A former college basketball star and his young son are being remembered across Virginia and beyond after they were killed in a devastating drowning accident during a father-son fishing trip. Fredericksburg resident Danny Sumner and his 6-year-old son Donovan were found dead Saturday evening, March 22, according to loved ones and a GoFundMe launched to support the family. Sumner — a William & Mary standout and Fredericksburg Grizzlies alum — was a devoted husband, father, and former high school coach known for living his faith on and off the court. "Danny was truly a great man of faith,…
Coach, Maryland Father Killed In DC Plane Crash 'Made Incredible Impact On Young Skaters' Coach, Maryland Father Killed In DC Plane Crash 'Made Incredible Impact On Young Skaters'
Coach, Maryland Father Killed In DC Plane Crash 'Made Incredible Impact On Young Skaters' The local skating community is reeling from an unthinkable loss after beloved coach Alexandr "Sasha" Kirsanov was among those killed in the crash of American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River. Kirsanov, a longtime coach at Ice World, is being remembered as more than just a mentor—he was a guiding light for countless young skaters, instilling not only technical skill but also confidence, perseverance, and love for the sport.  According to US Figure Skating, Kirsanov was a professional ice dancer who previously competed for the United States, Azerbaijan and Russia, and last competed…