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One Dead After Vehicle Crashes into Bridge Structure and Catches Fire on I-4 in Volusia County

One Dead After Vehicle Crashes into Bridge Structure and Catches Fire on I-4 in Volusia County

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Flo. (DDN) – According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle struck an overpass bridge structure on Interstate 4 in Volusia County early Monday morning. The vehicle was engulfed in flames, and one person died as a result. The accident occurred at approximately 3:20 a.m. on the eastbound lanes at the exit ramp to...

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High-Speed Chase Ends in Violent Crash in Camarillo; Gang Member Faces Multiple Charges

High-Speed Chase Ends in Violent Crash in Camarillo; Gang Member Faces Multiple Charges

CAMARILLO, Cali. (DDN) – A known Los Angeles gang member was charged on Monday with a burglary that escalated into a high-speed chase that culminated in a violent wreck near Camarillo, according to officials. According to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, the incident occurred on January 24, when the guy, 24-year-old Jalen Amir Yoakum of...

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Intoxicated Driver Slams Head-On Into Car on Long Island; Road; 2 Injured after Crash

Intoxicated Driver Slams Head-On Into Car on Long Island; Road; 2 Injured after Crash

LONG ISLAND, New Y. (DDN) – A driver under the influence collided head-on with another vehicle on Long Island Sunday, resulting in injuries to two individuals, as reported by authorities. Giovannie Merisier, from West Babylon, was reportedly driving a red 2016 Nissan against traffic in the eastbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway close to exit...

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Hate Crime Charges for Family Members Accused of Assaulting Transgender Woman in Palm Springs

Hate Crime Charges for Family Members Accused of Assaulting Transgender Woman in Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, Cali. (DDN) – Three people were arrested and charged with assaulting a transgender lady in Palm Springs on Saturday, according to authorities. They were arrested on accusations of assault and hate crime. Officers responded to complaints of a fight near a parking structure in the 200 block of South Indian Canyon Drive at...

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Pedestrian Suffers Brain Bleed After Being Hit by Speeding Car Near Marquette

Pedestrian Suffers Brain Bleed After Being Hit by Speeding Car Near Marquette

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (DDN) – A woman from Milwaukee faces allegations of operating a vehicle with a suspended license after striking and seriously injuring a pedestrian on the Marquette University campus on Saturday, January 4. The incident occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. that evening. While on patrol, a police officer from Marquette University encountered a gathering...

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Hinds County Wreck Leaves One Dead, Several Injured on MS-18

Hinds County Wreck Leaves One Dead, Several Injured on MS-18

JACKSON, Missi. (DDN) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol is looking into a multi-vehicle crash in Hinds County. According to a press release, troopers responded to MS-18 at Cidero Road at 11:54 a.m. on Saturday. The crash included the following vehicles: According to the release, the Cadillac struck head-on with the Toyota and then side-swiped the...

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Deadly Wrong-Way Collision on I-43 Leaves Two Dead, One Injured in Milwaukee Accident

Deadly Wrong-Way Collision on I-43 Leaves Two Dead, One Injured in Milwaukee Accident

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (DDN) – The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said that a wrong-way crash on Interstate 43 killed two persons Saturday morning. Deputies reported that two automobiles were driving the wrong way on I-43. One of those automobiles, a white sedan driving south in the northbound lanes, collided with an oncoming car shortly after 5...

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Rock Island Mom Hid Daughter, Sparked Amber Alert Hoax, Police Say after Intensive Search Effort

Rock Island Mom Hid Daughter, Sparked Amber Alert Hoax, Police Say after Intensive Search Effort

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (DDN) – A 4-year-old girl who was reported missing by her mother earlier this month, sparking a huge search in the Quad Cities, was found safe inside her house during the search, Rock Island police said Thursday. According to Rock Island Police Chief Tim McCloud, Princess Ilunga lied to dispatchers and officers...