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Ocean County Man Was High on Meth, Fentanyl When He Crashed His Car, Killing Mother of Two

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Beachwood man is facing vehicular homicide charges after toxicology results revealed he was impaired by drugs during a fatal crash that killed a passenger earlier this year, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced Wednesday. Anthony Krempel, 37, was charged on March 25 in connection with the January 20 crash that killed 34-year-old Emanuela Fuchs, also of Beachwood. Authorities say Krempel was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox at a high rate of speed on Grand Central Parkway in Berkeley Township when he lost control and struck a tree. Key Points Fuchs was transported to Jersey

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Student Bus Driver Crashed a New Jersey Transit Bus into Building

LEONIA, N.J. — A NJ Transit bus crashed into a vacant building at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Fort Lee Road on Wednesday morning, according to the Leonia Police Department. The bus was occupied only by a student driver and an instructor at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported, and the building was unoccupied. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. Emergency crews from the Leonia Volunteer Fire Department, Englewood Hospital EMS, NJ Transit Police, and the Leonia Building Department responded to the scene. Officials have not released further details as the investigation continues.

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New Jersey warns firefighters, cops to avoid crashed drones over serious health and safety concerns

TRENTON, N.J. — A newly issued safety bulletin from the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety is advising first responders to maintain caution and distance when encountering downed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), citing potential hazards and risks associated with such incidents. The December bulletin, developed in collaboration with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and the FBI Newark office, outlines strict safety measures for firefighters and emergency responders encountering fallen drones. Among the top recommendations is avoiding physical contact with the UAV and establishing a 330-foot isolation and evacuation zone in all directions using guidance from the Emergency Response Guidebook.

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Social Media Says Drone Crashed in North Jersey, Police Confirm it Was Just an Online Rumor

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — South Beverwyck Road remains closed near Edgewood Court after a motor vehicle crash downed electrical lines and a utility pole, the Parsippany Police Department confirmed Tuesday. Authorities reported no injuries in the crash, which disrupted traffic in the area. Emergency crews are working to repair the damage and restore power. Police also addressed widespread misinformation circulating on social media, including posts on the Ring app, falsely claiming that a large drone crashed and caught fire at the site. “This false claim has caused a heavy amount of unneeded phone calls to our communication center,” the department stated.

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Man Found Inside Crashed Vehicle After Gunfire Rings Out in Raleigh

RALEIGH, NC – A fatal shooting incident in the King Charles neighborhood of east Raleigh is currently under investigation by local police. The event occurred early Saturday morning, around 1:55 a.m., near Highgate Place apartments. Authorities were alerted to the situation after reports of gunfire near Milburnie Road. Following these reports, an additional witness described a vehicle crashing into a tree. At the scene, police discovered a man inside the crashed vehicle with a gunshot wound. He was promptly transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The case is being treated as a homicide, yet no suspects

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Woman Found Shot in Crashed Car, Suspect Arrested in D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC — The D.C. Metro Police Department has apprehended 40-year-old Israel Beairs of Northeast D.C. for his involvement in a shooting that critically injured a woman. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning in the 1800 block of West Virginia Avenue, Northeast. Fifth District officers were called to the scene around 12:14 AM after reports of gunshots. They found a woman inside a crashed vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. She was quickly transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Following a thorough investigation, Beairs was charged with assault with intent to kill while armed.

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Toms River Teen High on Weed and Drunk When She Crashed and Killed Friend in Overturn Crash

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced the arrest of 18-year-old Kailyn Gorga from Toms River, who faces charges of Vehicular Homicide and Assault by Auto. The charges stem from a tragic car accident on April 14 in Manchester Township. During the early hours of April 14, around 2:50 AM, Manchester Township Police responded to a one-car accident on Lacey Road in Whiting. Gorga was driving a 2008 Mazda 3, which crashed into a median and overturned, injuring several occupants. The car was carrying five passengers, including 19-year-old John Winkowski and 18-year-old Catalina Reinoso from Brick

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Convicted Felon Sentenced for Possessing a Glock Pistol That Police Discovered After He Crashed a Stolen Car on I-295

            Alexander pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia on February 13 to a count of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a person convicted of a felony. Alexander is also facing trial for armed robbery and weapons counts in Prince George’s County, Maryland.             WASHINGTON – Jordan Tyler Alexander, 20, of Washington D.C., was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm that was discovered after he fled from police in a stolen car and crashed it following a

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Police Say Driver of Car that Crashed Into Mass. Home Was Shot Prior

Worcester, MA – A driver was shot before crashing into a Worcester County home earlier this week, authorities revealed. Officers responded to the incident on Paine Street after 9 p.m. on Tuesday to find the injured driver and a vehicle against the home. Paramedics transported the wounded driver to the hospital for treatment. Police did not disclose further details about the injuries or the extent of the home’s damage. Detectives urge anyone with information to contact investigators at 508-799-8651 or anonymously text 274637 TIPWPD.

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US divers recover data recorder from crashed ship in Baltimore -NTSB

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Investigators from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have boarded the ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge and recovered its data recorder, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said on Wednesday. The recorder will be analyzed and the agency will also examine whether dirty fuel played a role in the ship’s power loss as part of its investigation into Tuesday’s collision, Homendy told CNN. (Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

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Ukraine says Russia not handing over alleged POWs bodies from crashed plane

(Reuters) – A Ukrainian military spy official said on Tuesday that Russia was showing no willingness to return the bodies of dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war Moscow says died in a military plane crash in Belgorod region last week. Kyiv has said Moscow has provided no evidence to support its assertion that 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers were aboard the Russian military transport plane, which crashed last Wednesday in Belgorod in Russia near the border. Moscow says the plane was shot down by Ukraine on its way to a prisoner swap; Ukraine has neither confirmed nor denied that its forces

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Ukraine says Russia did not ask it to ensure air space security where Russian plane crashed

(Reuters) – Ukraine military intelligence said Kyiv was not asked to ensure air space security on Wednesday around the Belgorod area in southern Russia as had been the case during previous prisoner of war swaps with Moscow. In a post on Telegram, it said Russia’s accusations that Kyiv on Wednesday shot down a military transport plane in the Belgorod area carrying 65 Ukrainian PoWs to a prisoner exchange could be “a planned action to destabilise the situation in Ukraine and weaken international support for our state”. The agency also said it had no reliable information on who was onboard the

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Two Men Found Shot Dead Inside Crashed Car in Virginia

HENRICO, VA – The Henrico County Police Department is investigating a double homicide that occurred on Tuesday night in the 200 block of Engleside Drive. The incident involved a shooting that resulted in a car crash. Officers responding to the scene after 7 p.m. discovered two men with gunshot wounds inside the vehicle. Domonique Swan, a 20-year-old victim, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Spencer Bartee, 29, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The police have classified the incident as a double homicide and are currently conducting an investigation. They are asking to the public for any information

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Elderly Woman Found Dead After Vehicle Crashed Off Hill in McKeesport

MCKEESPORT, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit and Collision Reconstructionist team responded to a vehicle accident in the 1000 block of Long Run Road in McKeesport. The incident was reported to County 9-1-1 at 4:01 PM on this date. Upon arrival, first responders discovered an 82-year-old female deceased inside a vehicle that had gone over a hillside. At this stage, foul play is not suspected in the incident. Detectives have initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the accident. The Allegheny County Police Department is seeking assistance from the public regarding this incident. Anyone with information

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US Recovers Bodies Of Three Soldiers From Crashed Helicopter In Mediterranean

US Recovers Bodies Of Three Soldiers From Crashed Helicopter In Mediterranean Jake Smith on December 21, 2023 The U.S. military recovered the bodies of three army soldiers from a downed helicopter in the Mediterranean Sea, the Navy confirmed on Thursday. An Army MH–60 Black helicopter was performing routine operations over the Mediterranean Sea in November before experiencing an emergency onboard and suddenly crashing into the ocean, killing all five personnel onboard. A Navy dive team and Army aviation team located the helicopter and recovered the bodies and the aircraft itself, the Navy said in a press release on Thursday. “The

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Family Says Racism Motivated State Trooper to Assume Dead Son’s Crashed Car Was Stolen, Abandoned

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The grieving family of David Kilasi, who tragically lost his life in a car crash on the Garden State Parkway in July 2022, has filed a wrongful death discrimination lawsuit against the New Jersey State Police. The lawsuit alleges that harmful stereotypes of Black drivers led a trooper to assume Kilasi had fled the scene, resulting in a lack of immediate response that could have saved his life. On July 9, 2022, David Kilasi was driving his sister to a friend’s party using his uncle’s 2003 Honda Pilot. They returned home early the next morning, but

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Police Seek Suspects Who Crashed Stolen Car into House, Causing Fire

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Division of Police is seeking information regarding a recent incident involving a stolen vehicle. On November 5, 2023, at around 8:10 a.m., suspects were recorded on surveillance footage exiting a stolen vehicle after crashing it into a garage. The collision caused the vehicle to catch fire, leading to significant damage to both the vehicle and the garage. The Columbus Police Property Crimes Bureau is handling the investigation. Detective Drake is the primary contact for any information related to the incident. Members of the public with knowledge of the event can reach Detective Drake at 614-645-2157

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Man Found Dead in Crashed Car in Anne Arundel County Had Gunshot Wound

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD – A homicide investigation is ongoing after 38-year-old Forrest Allen Ryan, of Chester, Maryland, was found dead inside a crashed Porsche Cayenne SUV on the intersection of Kimwood Road and Driftwood Court in Arnold, Maryland at 10:10 p.m. on Monday. Officers who responded to the crash found the vehicle had collided head-on with an unoccupied GMC SUV before veering off and striking a tree. Upon further examination, Ryan had sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body. Despite efforts to revive him at the scene, he was pronounced dead. The initial assessment by detectives suggests that

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Vehicle Used in Brooklyn Carjacking Crashed Into I-895 Access Barrier

BROOKLYN, MD – Early Saturday, at around 1:00 a.m., Northern District officers attended a scene at the 200 block of West Hilltop Road in Brooklyn. Upon their arrival, they ascertained that an occupant of a silver SUV had targeted three males. Shots were fired at the trio from the moving vehicle, which fled the scene. The vehicle escaped on West Hilltop Road, crashing into and breaking the I-895 access barrier. Following this, it continued its trajectory north on I-895. Despite the shooting, no injuries have been reported linked to the incident. Northern District detectives have taken charge of the investigation.

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Russian Mercenary Leader Who Attempted Coup Listed As Passenger On Crashed Plane: REPORT

Russian Mercenary Leader Who Attempted Coup Listed As Passenger On Crashed Plane: REPORT Jake Smith on August 23, 2023 The leader of a Russian mercenary group who attempted a coup against Moscow was listed as being on board a plane that reportedly crashed, according to Russian media and Wagner-linked Telegram channels. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russia’s Wagner Group, was among ten other passengers aboard a private jet that crashed near Moscow, according to a Wagner-linked Telegram channel and Russian media. Prigozhin led his forces in a mutiny against Moscow in June out of protest of Russian military brass and

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Police Investigating Shooting After Unwanted Guests Crashed House Party

Dagsboro, DE – Early Sunday morning, Delaware State Police responded to a shooting incident in Dagsboro, Delaware, specifically at a residence in the 28000 block of East Diamond Street. Fortunately, no injuries or damage to properties have been reported. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on August 20, during a birthday gathering with about 200 attendees. A group of uninvited guests arrived and began to party in the street near the house. Shortly thereafter, a confrontation broke out among several individuals, leading to gunshots being fired. By the time the police arrived, the crowd and the unknown suspect had

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Pedestrian struck and killed as Car crashed through bus stop

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is currently investigating a fatal pedestrian collision. The incident happened on Monday, on New Hampshire Avenue near Glenside Drive. Takoma Park officers and Fire Rescue personnel received a report of a collision at midnight and attended the scene. Initial investigations show that a gray 2006 Nissan Pathfinder traveling south left the roadway for undetermined reasons. It drove through a bus stop shelter before stopping in a wooded area. The driver stayed at the scene. Officers found an injured adult female who was later pronounced dead

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US ‘YouTuber’ pilot who intentionally crashed small plane agrees to plea deal

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The pilot of a small private plane who posted a video of himself intentionally crashing his airplane in California and then destroyed the wreckage has agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday. Trevor Daniel Jacob, a 29-year-old “YouTuber pilot,” from Lompoc, California, agreed to plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation by deliberately destroying the wreckage of a Taylorcraft BL-65 that he intentionally crashed in Santa Barbara County to gain online views, federal prosecutors said and court documents showed. Prosecutors said Jacob, an experienced pilot, skydiver

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GOP Rep Forces Mayorkas To Confront Family Who Lost Loved Ones After Smuggler Crashed Into Them

GOP Rep Forces Mayorkas To Confront Family Who Lost Loved Ones After Smuggler Crashed Into Them Jennie Taer on April 19, 2023 Republican Texas Rep. August Pfluger forced Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to confront a family who lost loved ones to a car crash involving a human smuggler at the southern border during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing Wednesday. Grandmother and granddaughter Maria and Emilia Tambunga were killed after they were hit by a human smuggler attempting to transport illegal migrants while driving in a Texas border town, according to San Angelo Live. Pfluger asked

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Local fisherman discovered vehicle that crashed in creek during unreported fatal crash

LAUREL, DE – Police reportde that a local fisherman found the body of a man involved in a fatal crash after he drove his SUV into Broad Creek two weeks ago. Jose Roaro-Alanis, 44, of Seaford was found dead by the fisherman, leading police to discover that he was the victim in a fatal crash sometime between March 11 and 12. Another fisherman discovered a submerged truck under the Broad Creek drawbridge at approximately noon. The Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to have the vehicle removed, and they discovered that it was Roaro-Alanis’s GMC Sierra that was involved. “The Delaware State

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