DDN – A wrong-way incident on the Florida Turnpike in Broward early Thursday killed one driver and wounded another, closing numerous lanes for several hours. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike just after Red Road and was initially reported around 1:45 a.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 55-year-old woman...
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Detroit Accident Turns Fatal: Wayne State University Offers Support After Employee’s Tragic Death
DDN – A Wayne State University employee was killed after they were struck by a vehicle while walking in Detroit Wednesday morning. The incident happened at about 8:41 a.m. in the area of Woodward and Warren Avenues. Detroit police said two automobiles were engaged in a crash and one of the autos hit the employee....
18-year-old Killed in Early Morning Crash on Holts Chapel Road; Excessive Speed Causes Tragic Accident, Police Say
DDN – A crash that occurred early in the morning resulted in the death of a young man who was 18 years old, according to officials with the Greensboro Police Department. Officers, along with the Greensboro Fire Department and Guilford County Emergency Medical Services, reported that they responded to an overturned vehicle that was on...
Hit-and-run Tragedy in Cumberland County: Man Struck and Killed While Walking for Gas on N.C. 24
DDN – A man murdered in a hit-and-run in Cumberland County on Monday night may have been walking to acquire petrol for his pickup vehicle, according to officials. The incident on N.C. 24 east of Fayetteville was reported shortly before 7:10 p.m. Monday, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Anthony Hobbs, 50, drove...
Car Struck by Brightline Train in North Miami Beach, Injuring One Person
DDN – According to the authorities, a car accident that occurred on Wednesday morning in North Miami Beach and involved a Brightline train resulted in the injury of at least one individual for the incident. At approximately ten o’clock in the morning, the collision took place at the intersection of Northeast 163rd Street and Biscayne...
Detroit Man Who Killed 3 in Random Attacks Avoids Life Sentence, Pleads Guilty but Mentally Ill
DDN – A guy who killed three people at random on Detroit streets, leaving victims at a bus stop and the doorway of a church, pleaded guilty but mentally ill on Wednesday in a deal that carries a minimum 30-year jail sentence. The shootings happened on a Sunday morning in August 2022. The police chief...
Pedestrian Struck and Killed Near Wayne State University; Midtown Detroit Intersection Closed
DDN – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle at an intersection in Midtown Detroit late on Wednesday morning. Since then, there has been a considerable presence of law enforcement officers at the area. The tragic collision took place at Woodward Avenue and Warren, close to Wayne State University, according to the Detroit...
Ex-boyfriend Arrested in Missing Woman’s Case; Family Believes She Was Killed Last Week
DDN – The ex-boyfriend of a Warren woman who went missing last week has been detained in connection with her case, police said. Investigators believe he is the major suspect. According to her relatives, Ashley Elkins, 30, has not been seen or heard from since January 2. They have been asking for her safe return...
Explore California’s Quirky Side: 8 Weird Roadside Attractions You Won’t Believe Exist
DDN – California is known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and world-renowned landmarks, but it’s also home to some of the quirkiest and most bizarre roadside attractions you can imagine. From gravity-defying mystery spots to giant inflatable ducks, the Golden State is filled with oddities that will make you do a double-take. Whether you’re...
Six-month Jail Sentence for Sussex Man in Fatal DUI Collision With Teen Driver, Weeks Before Graduation
DDN – A Sussex County man who accepted to driving drunk when his pickup crashed with an SUV, killing a teenage driver days before graduation, was sentenced to six months in jail, authorities said Monday. Brian Weiss, 45, of Wantage, was sentenced on December 13, 2024, after pleading guilty to third-degree strict liability vehicular murder...