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Crash Closes Lanes on Highway 101, Nearly Causes More Accidents California Highway Patrol

Crash Closes Lanes on Highway 101, Nearly Causes More Accidents: California Highway Patrol

ATASCADERO, Cali. (DDN) – Hazmat crews were dispatched for a major crash Thursday morning, resulting in a lengthy cleanup near Old Stagecoach Road at the bottom of the Cuesta Grade. The incident caused hours of delays on southbound Highway 101. According to the CHP, two trucks were involved, one of which rolled, spewing approximately 75...

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31-Year-Old Man Flees Police, Crashes Into Telephone Pole and Dies in Bradenton

31-Year-Old Man Flees Police, Crashes Into Telephone Pole and Dies in Bradenton

BRADENTON, Flo. (DDN) – According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 31-year-old Bradenton man was killed Thursday evening after ramming his pickup truck into a telephone pole while attempting to flee arrest. Troopers said the tragic accident occurred after the motorist fled the scene of another crash on Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota County. According to...

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First-Grade Student Dies After Losing Control of Dragster in Florida Race; Family and Community Grieving

First-Grade Student Dies After Losing Control of Dragster in Florida Race; Family and Community Grieving

ORLANDO, Fla. (DDN) – A seven-year-old girl died while pursuing her ambition of driving a junior dragster. According to an Orange County Fire Rescue statement, the unfortunate occurrence occurred at Orlando Speed World, where they reacted to 911 warnings of the youngster being engaged in a car accident at roughly 11:20 a.m. on Feb. 2. “A...

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Oregon Highway 26 Wreck Leaves 79-Year-Old Dead, Closes Road for Hours in Clackamas County

Oregon Highway 26 Wreck Leaves 79-Year-Old Dead, Closes Road for Hours in Clackamas County

PORTLAND, Ore. (DDN) – According to authorities, a three-vehicle incident that occurred over the weekend in Clackamas County resulted in the death of one man and left one lady with significant injuries. On Sunday, the Oregon State Police said that they had reacted to the incident that occurred on Highway 26 close to Haley Road. Following...