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93 Year Old Crashes Against Oncoming Traffic

mariah — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:36:32 +0000

93-year-old Evelyn Fink died in a head-on collision after driving the wrong way on a Benicia freeway. She drove her Buick Regal against oncoming traffic on Interstate 780 for at least half a mile before crashing head-on into a Honda minivan. The 20-year-old driving the minivan, a small child, and a toddler were not injured.

Oakland Biker Pronounced Dead At Scene

mariah — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:29:44 +0000

A motorcycle and minivan, both traveling along Hegenberger Road, collided in Oakland Friday morning. The impact of the crash damaged a side of the Chevrolet van and the driver was not injured. 27-year-old Robert Adams tried to slam on his breaks before the impact, but ended up sliding right into the minivan. Adams ejected onto the road and was pronounced dead at the scene. His bike was totaled in the collision.

Gas Pipeline Explosion in San Francisco

mariah — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:48:16 +0000

A gas pipeline explosion devastated a residential neighborhood in the San Francisco bay area and killed eight people. At least 50 people have been injured. The explosion left a giant crater and dozens of destroyed homes that will take over a year to rebuild. The utility that operates the line, Pacific Gas and Electric, is still trying to figure out what caused the steel gas pipe to break and ignite. Federal investigators are analyzing the pipeline’s condition and its maintenance history, pressure levels, and safeguards.

Man Dies and Son Injured in Suspected DUI Motorcycle Crash

mariah — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:34:45 +0000

An anonymous man died and his son injured after their motorcycle collided with a car Monday evening on Carlton Road. The California Highway Patrol suspects the driver of the car was intoxicated. Maria Munoz was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. She suffers minor injuries but remains fine. Details on how the accident occurred is being investigated. The motorcycle driver was announced dead declared at the scene, and his son was taken to Watsonville Community Hospital for treatment of his sever injuries. Carlton Road was closed for two hours while the scene was cleared.

Hudson River boating accident leaves one dead

jamie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:11:57 +0000

A five-person contractor team working for General Electric studying any effects of Phase 2 of the Hudson River dredging project lost one of their members when the boat went over the dam. It is unknown what caused the boat to go over the dam, but perhaps there were mechanical problems which left it without a motor. After the boat when over the dam, two men were thrown from the boat, Jeffrey Harbison and Thomas Kutys. The men, both wearing life vests, were in the 38 degree water about 30 minutes before rescue teams were able to reach them. Kutys was treated and released from Glens Falls Hospital, but Harbison, although alive when pulled from the water was pronounced dead later at the hospital.

Construction accident causes death of one

jamie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:11:33 +0000

Authorities say that last Tuesday morning, an embankment caved in on a then unidentified man at a work site in Dakota Dunes, just south of Sioux Falls. It has since been learned the man was 27 year old Gabe Koenigsfeld of Sioux Falls, who was a high school sports star, and a former South Dakota State football player. His wife, Stephanie is pregnant with their first child.

Murder charges dismissed in 1991 case

jamie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:40:06 +0000

Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott were convicted of murder in the 1991 yogurt shop killings of four teenagers. In 2001, Springsteen was sent to death row after he was convicted of capital murder of one of the teenage girls, and Scott was also convicted in the girl’s death, but sentenced to life in prison. These convictions were overturned when the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals said the men were unfairly denied the chance to cross-examine each other. Both men were released on bond in June. New DNA tests could not match them to the crime scene, and the presence of an unknown male was revealed.

Second fatal motorcycle accident for Baltimore County Police

jamie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:37:38 +0000

A little more than a month ago, Detective Jason Simons died after a crash on Route 88 near the village of Cooperstown. This past Sunday, Jeffrey Neral was driving to work on his 2009 Harley Davidson around 1pm when he had to maneuver his motorcycle to avoid colliding with a 2002 Ford Focus driven by Pei Kao. When Neral laid down his motorcycle, he was thrown from it and hit the driver’s side of the car anyway. He was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital and died shortly after arriving. The driver of the Ford Focus was not injured.

Classmates mourn death of seventh grader

jamie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:24:58 +0000

Seventh grade student Tyler Michael Perrow of Tunstall Middle School in Pittsylvania County was killed Saturday in a one car accident. Tyler was the passenger in a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo that flipped several times on Crane Road in Pittsylvania County. The teenage driver had run off the road and overcorrected, causing the loss of control. Virginia State Police will charge the driver with reckless driving and failure to maintain control.

Tunstall’s principal, Rebecca Stevens says that Tyler was a tremendous force at his school. He was the type of student that everyone knew and liked, very friendly and a good student. The students and teachers openly discussed their feelings about the death, and on Tuesday, everyone wore red, Tyler’s favorite color, in honor of the loss they felt.

Tragic death of Junior Lifeguard ruled accident

jamie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:31:23 +0000

Alyssa Squirrell, 11 of Laguna Hills, was in the ocean last July as a part of a training exercise for the junior lifeguard program in Huntington Beach when she was struck and killed by the boat driven by Marine Safety Lt. Greg Crow. After a three month investigation into the incident, Orange County prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against the decorated marine safety officer. “My decision is mainly based on the fact that there is a lack of evidence to conclude that Mr. Crow committed a crime,” Senior Deputy District Attorney Ebrahim Baytieh wrote. “All available evidence indicates that Ms. Squirrell’s unfortunate and tragic death was the result of an accident.”

During the exercise, the trainees were to jump from the boat and into the ocean. Alyssa was still in the ocean, but had not rejoined the training group, and unfortunately, and tragically, when the boat turned around, she was struck, and received deep cuts to her leg and hip which ultimately led to her death.