DDN – According to Pershing County Sheriff Jerry Allen, the woman who hit and slaughtered scores of sheep in Lovelock on Tuesday has gotten death threats since the story spread on social media. The accident occurred on Upper Valley Road, a state route in Lovelock, shortly before 7:45 a.m. on February 18. The farming town...
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Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Car in Gresham; Driver Charged With Negligent Driving
GRESHAM, Ore. (DDN) – A pedestrian died in the hospital after being hit by a car in Gresham on Wednesday. The crash occurred at midday in the 3800 block of NE Hogan Road. According to Gresham Police, the victim was initially rushed to the hospital with what seemed to be a non-life-threatening leg injury. According...
Deadly Three-vehicle Crash Near Montpelier, Idaho Leaves Elderly Man Dead, Route Closed for 10 Hours
BEAR LAKE COUNTY, Idaho (DDN) – An 85-year-old man died in a three-vehicle accident near Montpelier, Idaho. The mishap was reported on Wednesday at about 1:20 p.m. According to Idaho State Police, a Kenworth semi-truck driven by a 39-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman passenger from Port Orchard, Washington, was stopped westbound on US-30 at...
SUV Crashes Into Ditch After Drunk Dad Forces 11-Year-Old to Drive Car in Bloomington; Arrested
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (DDN) – Police in Bloomington reported that a man under the influence instructed his 11-year-old son to take them home from school. Jarvis Canada, 34, faces charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering a minor, which is classified as a Level 6 felony. He is also charged with operating a vehicle...
Houston Woman’s Range Rover Explodes After Malfunction; Owner Unaware of Known Recall
HOUSTON, Tex. (DDN) – Selda Johnson-Nauls was running a regular errand when the dashboard of her Range Rover started to malfunction while she was driving on the highway. She was compelled to stop at Meyerland Plaza Shopping Center. A short time later, her car caught fire. “I started exiting off the freeway as slow as...
Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills 78-Year-Old Woman in 53-Car Pileup in Durham; Several Injured
DURHAM, N.C. (DDN) – A crash involving 53 vehicles on Interstate 40 in Orange County resulted in one fatality and several injuries as snow covered the area on Wednesday afternoon. Transportation officials reported over 1,000 crashes across the state during the winter storm. Two separate accidents occurred just before 3 p.m. on I-40 westbound at...
19-year-old Killed, Driver Seriously Injured in Rollover Crash in Randolph County
DURHAM, N.C. (DDN) – A 19-year-old was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Randolph County on Thursday night. Deputies from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 6:15 p.m. on State Road 227 near the intersection with U.S. 36. According to preliminary information, a black 2000 Ford Ranger pickup vehicle was traveling...
Driving with AirPods in Michigan— Is It Illegal to Drive Your Vehicle with Airpods?
DDN – In Michigan, the use of AirPods or similar wireless earbuds while driving is not explicitly prohibited by law. The state’s distracted driving statutes primarily focus on the manual use of mobile electronic devices, such as holding or supporting a phone while operating a vehicle. However, while wearing AirPods isn’t specifically banned, it’s essential...
Risk Zones You Shouldn’t Overlook: the 3 Most Dangerous Cities in California According to Recent Crime Data
DDN – California, a state renowned for its breathtaking scenery and energetic cities, nevertheless has some regions with alarmingly high crime rates. The state’s most dangerous cities are highlighted by recent data, which emphasizes the importance of knowledge and alertness in these areas. Emeryville: The Deadliest City in California The sad distinction of being the...
Dating or Marrying a Cousin in Virginia: What You Need to Know About Legal Restrictions, Cultural Views, and Interstate Recognition
DDN – In Virginia, the legal framework surrounding relationships between cousins is both specific and permissive. While certain familial relationships are strictly prohibited from engaging in marital unions, first cousins are notably absent from this list. This distinction has significant implications for those considering such relationships within the state. Legal Prohibitions on Marriages Between Relatives...