Hagerstown, Md. – A three-vehicle crash in Washington County has left a 36-year-old woman dead, according to Maryland State Police. Victim identified The victim was identified as Kathleen Hitch of…
Becket, MA – A summer employee at the famed Jacob’s Pillow dance center was killed Friday afternoon in a tragic workplace accident involving stage platforms, authorities confirmed this week. Kat…
A 77-year-old man died Sunday morning after suffering fatal injuries in a farming machinery accident at a Cinnaminson farm, according to local authorities. Emergency responders were called to Hunters Farm…
PATCHOGUE, N.Y. — A Long Island construction supervisor has been sentenced to one year in prison for attempting to obstruct a federal investigation into a fatal worksite accident, federal officials…
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Melissa Gorga, star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” is recovering after what she described as a “major car accident” this week, sharing details of the…
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A section of Route 47 is closed between Goshen Road and Court House/S Dennis Road following a motor vehicle accident, according to the Middle Township Police…
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 30-year-old Lakehurst woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 10-month-old son following a car accident on Saturday in Jackson Township, according…
WASHINGTON TWP., N.J. — A 10-year-old boy died Tuesday afternoon after being shot in the head inside a home on Westminster Boulevard, police in Gloucester County confirmed. The incident occurred…
Passenger Causes Accident and Assaults Rescue Personnel
**South Stafford, VA** – On Saturday evening, a 61-year-old man caused an accident and assaulted emergency personnel. The incident occurred on Warrenton and Cedar Grove Roads at approximately 8:11 p.m.
A Dodge Charger, containing a driver and two passengers, collided with a tractor-trailer, causing the trailer to spin out. The front passenger, Stanley Oliver Jr. from Warrenton, was identified as the cause of the crash. The driver had picked up Oliver while he was intoxicated.
As they traveled, Oliver grabbed the steering wheel, leading to the accident. All occupants were taken to a hospital for evaluation, although Deputy A.J. Charoenthep noted Oliver’s extreme intoxication. Controlled substances were found on Oliver during a search.
While being transported in an ambulance, Oliver assaulted Fire and Rescue staff but did not injure anyone. He was charged with multiple offenses, including DUI, possession of controlled substances, assault on rescue staff, child neglect, and driving without a license. Oliver is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Motor Vehicle Accident Under Investigation in Gloucester Township
**Gloucester Township, NJ** – The Gloucester Township Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday at approximately 2:19 a.m. near the intersection of Sicklerville Road and Garwood Road. The incident involved a sedan and a tractor trailer, with the sedan becoming trapped under the trailer portion.
The driver and passenger of the sedan managed to exit the vehicle. While the driver was unharmed, the passenger sustained a broken arm and several lacerations. The sole occupant of the tractor trailer was not injured in the crash.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the sedan driver failed to notice the tractor trailer executing a left turn and attempted to illegally pass it, causing the sedan to become wedged under the trailer. The accident led to a diesel fuel leak from the trailer’s refrigeration tank, prompting a response from several local fire departments and hazard management teams.
As a result of the crash and the fuel leak, Sicklerville Road and Garwood Road were closed for several hours. The Gloucester Township Police Department continues to investigate the incident.
State Grand Jury Decision on Fatal Accident Involving NJ Trooper
**TRENTON, NJ** — A state grand jury has voted against filing criminal charges in the case of Raul L. Diaz, a 59-year-old cyclist from Long Valley, New Jersey. The incident involved a collision with a New Jersey State Police officer on February 5 just after 6:00 a.m. in Hackettstown.
The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) conducted an investigation, presenting findings to a grand jury in line with the Independent Prosecutor Directive of 2019. Evidence reviewed included surveillance and body-worn camera footage, radio transmissions, a crash report, photographs, and autopsy results. On February 24, the grand jury decided not to indict NJSP Sergeant First Class Kesene Grier.
According to the investigation, Sergeant Grier was driving an unmarked state police SUV and collided with Diaz on an electric bike at the intersection of Willow Grove Street and Brook Hollow Drive. The collision occurred when Diaz applied the brakes abruptly, causing him to overturn and be struck by Grier’s vehicle.
Following the crash, Sergeant Grier alerted dispatch and provided assistance to Diaz until emergency services arrived. Diaz was pronounced dead at Hackett
Fatal Accident Investigation Underway in Smyrna
**Smyrna, DE** – The Delaware State Police are looking into a fatal single-vehicle accident that happened Sunday morning in Smyrna.
Around 9:38 a.m. on Sunday, a 1995 Freightliner dump truck was driving southbound on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. A blown tire led the truck off the roadway near the East Commerce Street overpass, where it hit a berm and overturned.
The truck’s driver, a 63-year-old Magnolia, Delaware resident, was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. Authorities are withholding his identity pending family notification.
The investigation closed the roadway for four hours on Sunday. Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to examine the incident, and witnesses are encouraged to contact Master Corporal W. Booth at 302-698-8451 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
CONOY TOWNSHIP, PA — A Conoy Township man has been charged with felony endangering the welfare of children after his 3-year-old daughter was killed in a farming accident last year,…
CONOY TOWNSHIP, PA — A Conoy Township man has been charged with felony endangering the welfare of children after his 3-year-old daughter was killed in a farming accident last year,…
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — One lane of Butler Road near Route 1 is closed following a minor injury accident, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday. Deputies are on the…
SCOTTSVILLE, VA — A 93-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in a parking lot accident at Scottsville Center on Sunday afternoon, according to the Albemarle County Police Department.…
HANCOCK, MA — A 19-year-old Williams College student has died following a skiing accident at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort on January 6. Alex Kemp of New Jersey was pronounced dead…
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Alex Kemp, a 19-year-old freshman at Williams College, died Tuesday after a ski accident at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, Massachusetts, leaving the Lincroft community and…
UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department is investigating a serious car-versus-pedestrian accident that occurred Friday evening at the intersection of Jason Street and Oriskany Street. The department’s Accident Reconstruction…
Virginia Beach Police Respond to Fatal Bicycle Accident
**VIRGINIA BEACH, VA** – Officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a fatal accident involving a bicyclist on Indian River Road shortly after 3:43 p.m. on November 14.
Investigators found that the bicyclist, identified as Colin Sutton, age 49, from Virginia Beach, exited the sidewalk and failed to yield to oncoming traffic. Sutton was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross the road.
Both Sutton and the vehicle’s driver were transported to a hospital. Sutton succumbed to his injuries, while the driver sustained minor injuries. No charges are expected in connection with the incident.
VBPD Chief Paul Neudigate extended condolences to Sutton’s loved ones and urged pedestrians and cyclists to adhere to traffic signals and use crosswalks. Authorities continue to investigate the crash and urge anyone with information to contact the VBPD Traffic Safety Unit or Crime Solvers.
City Employee Arrested for DWI After Accident Involving City Garbage Truck
**Schenectady, NY -** On Tuesday, the Schenectady Police Department responded to an accident on the 600 block of Orchard Street at approximately 8:06 a.m. A City of Schenectady garbage truck backed into a worker loading trash, temporarily pinning him between the vehicle and a pole.
The injured worker was transported to Albany Medical Center and has undergone surgery for his injuries. Following the incident, officers conducted an investigation.
The truck’s driver, identified as 51-year-old Robert L. Thomas from Schenectady, was found to be operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He has been charged with driving while intoxicated, both with a blood alcohol content over 0.08 and a general offense, as well as backing unsafely.
Thomas was released on appearance tickets and is no longer employed by the city. The victim’s name has not been disclosed, and he remains in recovery at the hospital.
Single-Vehicle Accident in Chesapeake Under Investigation
**Chesapeake, VA** – Chesapeake Police responded to a single-vehicle accident near Bruce Road and Peppercorn Drive on Thursday. The incident occurred at approximately 11:28 a.m.
Officers discovered that a vehicle had veered off the road, colliding with a tree. The driver, an adult male and the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The cause of the accident is yet to be determined, though foul play is not suspected. The incident is currently under investigation by the authorities.
Individuals with information regarding the accident are urged to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP℠. Tips can also be submitted online or through the P3TIPS smartphone app, with the possibility of anonymity and cash rewards for useful information.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A 30-year-old man was killed in a tragic accident on Tuesday afternoon while working on a vehicle in the driveway of a home in Woodbridge, according to…
Motorcycle Accident Under Investigation in Wilmington
**Wilmington, DE** – The Delaware State Police are conducting an investigation into a fatal motorcycle crash that happened last night in Wilmington.
On Monday at approximately 7:40 p.m., a burgundy 2010 Ford F-150 was parked in front of a large box truck on the right shoulder of eastbound Maryland Avenue between East and West Summit Avenues. As the Ford entered the eastbound lanes, it moved directly into the path of a 2003 Honda CBR motorcycle traveling in the left eastbound lane. The motorcycle collided with the left side rear of the Ford, ejecting the motorcyclist.
The 24-year-old motorcyclist, a Wilmington resident, was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of family members.
The Ford’s driver, a 29-year-old from Newark, and three Newark passengers, aged 50, 29, and 2 months, were uninjured. The crash led to the closure of the road for about four hours as authorities conducted their investigation.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is handling the case. They are appealing for witnesses to contact Master
SILVER CREEK, N.Y. — Stephen “Steve” Ebling, a maintenance supervisor with the New York State Thruway Authority, was killed on Monday after being struck by a vehicle while working on…