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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
KALKASKA COUNTY, MI (DDN) – During a crash in Kalkaska County, a police officer was nearly crushed between his vehicle and a semi-truck. near 8:35 a.m. on Wednesday, the Kalkaska County Sheriff’s Office reported a crash near the intersection of U.S. 131, M-72, and County Road 612 in Kalkaska. An officer had stopped to assist...
INDIANAPOLIS (DDN)—A 33-year-old man was detained in connection with a tragic hit-and-run crash that killed a woman in downtown Indianapolis. Jazz Drane faces a charge of fleeing the scene of a fatal accident. On Tuesday, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck at the intersection of West Michigan...
VIROQUA, Wis. (DDN) – In the event that they were unable to maintain control of their vehicle as it rolled and flipped over onto its side, a Wisconsin driver who was 66 years old escaped through a window on the passenger side. After receiving a report of a crash involving a single car that took...
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (DDN) – In January, law enforcement apprehended a woman from Florida and another from Wisconsin after they evaded police in a stolen U-Haul, reaching speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. In a video from the Pleasant Prairie Police Department, a video shows the truck fleeing police, resulting in an extended pursuit that...
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (DDN) – The police officer, dressed in a giant red heart costume, stood out when crossing the street, but more than 130 automobiles were hauled over for failing to stop for him in a marked crosswalk. It was part of a safety campaign urging cars to pay closer attention to pedestrians. According...