DDN – A crash on US 158 killed one person and injured two deputies from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers. Around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to a crash on US 158 at Brinkley Road. Troopers reported that a 2013 Hyundai attempted to pass an eastbound...
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Five Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Ambulance and Two Buses on Michigan 139
A bus collision that occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Michigan 139 at East Empire Avenue resulted in the injuries of five individuals. According to the authorities, a bus belonging to the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency came into the junction just as the traffic light turned green, causing it to collide with a Medic...
One Dead, One Critically Injured in Escambia County Crash After Pickup Hits Tree and Overturns
DDN – A collision involving a single car that occurred this morning in Escambia County resulted in the death of an 83-year-old man from Brewton, according to a press statement issued by the Florida Highway Patrol. Additionally, his passenger, a Brewton woman who was 62 years old, sustained life-threatening injuries. They did not have their...
Social Security Alert: Retirees in Group 4 Could Receive Up to $5,180 on January 22, 2025
DDN – Retirees receiving Social Security benefits can look forward to their next payment on January 22, 2025, if they fall into Group 4 of the payment schedule. This check, which could be as much as $5,180, serves as a significant financial boost. Eligible retirees who use Direct Deposit will have immediate access to their...
New Jersey Teacher Faces Serious Charges After Allegedly Having Child With 13-year-old Student
DDN – A high school teacher is facing a series of terrible accusations after it was reported that she had a child with a 13-year-old boy, according to New Jersey officials. Laura Caron, 34, a 5th-grade teacher at Middle Township Elementary School, has been charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault, and second-degree...
Missouri Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Crashing U-haul Into White House Barriers in Attempted Attack
DDN – A Missouri man who crashed a rented U-Haul into security barriers near the White House in 2023 was sentenced to eight years in jail on Thursday, according to court documents. Sai Varshith Kandula drove the hired truck around Lafayette Square near the White House in late May 2023. Prosecutors say he then exited...
Early Morning Collision Between Two Trucks on I-5 Shoulder Ends Without Serious Injuries
GUSTINE, Calif. (DDN) – Two large trucks were involved in a collision on Thursday morning in Stanislaus County, west of Gustine, according to the logs kept by the California Highway Patrol. The California Highway Patrol was called to the area of northbound Interstate 5 at the onramp for Sullivan Road at approximately 4:48 in the...
US-31 Accident Leaves Police Cruiser Damaged but No Injuries, Holland Officers Urge Caution
HOLLAND, Mich. (DDN) – According to the Holland Department of Public Safety – Police Services, one of the drivers involved in a collision with the back of a police cruiser on US-31 did not cause any injuries to anyone. An automobile that had partially fallen into the median was the target of an officer’s efforts...
83-year-old Driver Killed in Five-car Collision at Galloway Intersection, Police Investigating
GALLOWAY, NJ (DDN) – A motorist was killed and several others were injured in a five-car incident at a crossroads in Galloway on Wednesday, according to authorities. The collision occurred soon before 3:30 p.m. on January 15 near the intersection of South Pitney Road and Collins Road. James T. Johnson, 83, of Galloway, was traveling...
Crash on I-70 Leaves Two Injured, Prompts Renewed Focus on Emergency Vehicle Safety Laws
DDN – Alex Salgado, a Gypsum resident, is still in the hospital with a broken pelvis and other injuries sustained in an accident on Interstate 70 on January 5. Trooper Cecil Gaddy is also recovering from injuries suffered that night. Following the tragedy, the Colorado State Patrol held a press conference on Thursday at its...