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Major Crash on I-75 Near Port Charlotte Sparks Vehicle Fire, Causing Heavy Traffic Delays

Major Crash on I-75 Near Port Charlotte Sparks Vehicle Fire, Causing Heavy Traffic Delays

NORTH PORT, Fla.(DDN) – A massive incident on I-75 at Kings Highway in Port Charlotte resulted in a vehicle fire, causing significant traffic delays in both directions. North Port police reported two automobiles were completely engulfed in flames during a three-vehicle incident shortly after 7 a.m. According to officials, minor injuries were recorded, and one...

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Single-car Crash in Killeen Kills One, Investigation Underway After High-speed Collision

Single-car Crash in Killeen Kills One, Investigation Underway After High-speed Collision

KILLEEN, Texas (DDN) – The Killeen Police Department is investigating a single-car crash on 38th Street that killed one person. Around 2:58 a.m. on January 29, officers were dispatched to the junction of Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Bus 190) and 38th St. for a single-vehicle crash. Officers arrived to find the car partially on fire, and bystanders...

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Two Dogs Survive Fatal Animal-rescue Plane Crash, Adopted by New Families in Tribute to Pilot

Two Dogs Survive Fatal Animal-rescue Plane Crash, Adopted by New Families in Tribute to Pilot

DDN – Two dogs that survived an animal-rescue flight crash that killed the pilot have found new homes, as the late aviator’s friends try to remember him by assisting other creatures, a shelter director announced Wednesday. Seuk Kim of Springfield, Virginia, died in a collision in New York’s Catskill Mountains on November 24. He was...

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Virginia Beach Collision Sends Eight to Hospital, Causes Major Traffic Delays on Princess Anne Road

Virginia Beach Collision Sends Eight to Hospital, Causes Major Traffic Delays on Princess Anne Road

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va (DDN) – On Wednesday, a crash involving numerous vehicles occurred on Princess Anne Road at the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway. The crash sent eight individuals to the hospital and momentarily closed many lanes of traffic. According to the Virginia Beach police, all lanes of Princess Anne Road were stopped from Salem Road...

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Driver Faces Trial After Plowing Into Van, Killing 7 Farmworkers in One of Oregon’s Worst Crashes

Driver Faces Trial After Plowing Into Van, Killing 7 Farmworkers in One of Oregon’s Worst Crashes

DDN – Adan Garcia-Garcia has just stopped on the expressway. The 40-year-old farmworker stepped out onto the shoulder of Interstate 5 before noticing a huge truck speeding toward the van containing his brother, nephew, and eight other comrades. In one of the most terrible crashes in Marion County history, seven farmworkers were killed and three...

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2025 TRAFFIC ALERT! North Carolina’s Expanded Right Turn on Red Rule What It Means for Drivers and Pedestrians

2025 TRAFFIC ALERT! North Carolina’s Expanded Right Turn on Red Rule: What It Means for Drivers and Pedestrians

DDN – North Carolina is among the states in the US that permit drivers to make a right turn at a red light, given specific conditions. This rule aims to enhance the effectiveness and safety of traffic flow at intersections. Nevertheless, it also entails certain responsibilities and limitations that drivers need to be conscious of...

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$900 in Snap Benefits Stolen From Local Mom’s Account—she Speaks Out to Protect Other Families

$900 in SNAP Benefits Stolen From Local Mom’s Account—She Speaks Out to Protect Other Families

A local mother is speaking out after she lost nearly $900 in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits that were meant to support her children. The woman, who requested to remain anonymous for privacy reasons, is now urging others to protect their benefits and be cautious of potential scams. Her heart-wrenching story highlights a growing...