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Teacher's Sedan Slams Into Wall Of Adult Special Needs School In Little Ferry Teacher's Sedan Slams Into Wall Of Adult Special Needs School In Little Ferry
Teacher's Sedan Slams Into Wall Of Adult Special Needs School In Little Ferry A sedan driven by a teacher slammed into a private Little Ferry school for adults with developmental disabilities where she works. The 34-year-old teacher told police she was parking her Honda Civic at the New Jersey Expanding Capabilities Center on Chamberlain Avenue when she lost her brakes around noon on Tuesday, May 7, Little Ferry Police Chief James Walters said. No one was near the window when the sedan rammed the wall, the chief said. The driver reported what appeared to be a minor injury. She was more shaken up than anything, responders said.
Crashed Motorcyclist Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Water Under I-95 Ramp: Police Crashed Motorcyclist Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Water Under I-95 Ramp: Police
Crashed Motorcyclist Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Water Under I-95 Ramp: Police The motorcyclist who was pulled from the waters under I-95 in Baltimore on Monday afternoon after crashing has died, Maryland Transportation Authority Police officials confirmed. At approximately 12:40 p.m. on April 29, officers were called to the southbound ramp of I-395 leading to I-95 south, where there was a reported crash that involved a rider being ejected and sent over the barrier and into the water below. It was determined by investigators that a black Kawasaki motorcycle has been involved in a single-vehicle crash, where the driver was ejected and fell to the water below the ramp. …
Car Crashes Into Front Of Rockville Fast Food Restaurant (PHOTOS) Car Crashes Into Front Of Rockville Fast Food Restaurant (PHOTOS)
Car Crashes Into Front Of Rockville Fast Food Restaurant (Photos) No injuries were reported on Monday afternoon when a driver accidentally crashed into Baja Fresh in Montgomery County, officials say. First responders were called to the fast food joint on King Farm Boulevard in Rockville before 3 p.m. on April 22, when a Toyota SUV struck the front of the storefront, causing damage to the recently-renovated eatery. The driver crashed into Baja Fresh in Montgomery County. Twitter/@DavidPazos15 According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson, no injuries were reported, including the driver, and the Health Department, Code Enforcemen…
Central PA Man Crushed To Death By Skid Loader On Family Farm: Coroner Central PA Man Crushed To Death By Skid Loader On Family Farm: Coroner
Central PA Man Crushed To Death By Skid Loader On Family Farm: Coroner An accident on a family farm killed a 92-year-old man, the York County Coroner's office announced late on Sunday. David Evans had been using "the skid loader on the family farm when a family member found that the skid loader had flipped backward at an unknown time, entrapping [him]," the coroner stated in the release. Evans was found still seatbelted in the skid loader when EMS arrived at the farm in the 5200 block of East Prospect Road in Lower Windsor Township on Saturday, April 20, according to the coroner. After resuscitation efforts failed, Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill and…
Three Hospitalized With Head Injuries After Manchester Township Crash Three Hospitalized With Head Injuries After Manchester Township Crash
Three Hospitalized With Head Injuries After Manchester Township Crash Three people were hospitalized with head injuries, including one man who was airlifted, after a crash in Ocean County, authorities said. Manchester Township police responded to the crash at the intersection of Route 70 and County Route 571 at around 4:02 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 15, the department said in a news release. Officers found a black 2002 Toyota Tundra in the intersection facing east with extensive front-end damage and a red 2008 Mercury Milan against a traffic light pole with extensive passenger side and front-end damage. Investigators said the Toyota was driving west on Route 7…
New Update: ID Released For Victim Of Trumbull Crash New Update: ID Released For Victim Of Trumbull Crash
New Update: ID Released For Victim Of Trumbull Crash This story has been updated. A 42-year-old Fairfield County man has been identified as the victim of a fiery single-vehicle crash. The collision occurred around 4:45 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, on Route 8, south of Exit 7. According to Connecticut State Police, Antoni Marcos Rodrigues-Deoliveira, of Bridgeport, was driving southbound in the right lane when his 2014 Ford Econoline van drifted across both travel lanes, entered the grassy median, and struck the concrete bridge abutment for the White Plains Road overpass.  Following the impact, the van became fully engulfed in f…
Fiery Crash Kills Chambersburg Native 24-Year-Old In Central PA, State Police Say Fiery Crash Kills Chambersburg Native 24-Year-Old In Central PA, State Police Say
Fiery Crash Kills Chambersburg Native 24-Year-Old In Central PA, State Police Say A 24-year-old man died at the scene of a crash in Central Pennsylvania, State Police announced on Monday, April 8. Mason Allen Kelley originally of Chambersburg most recently of Carlisle, was heading west on East Old York Road near Lerew Road in Carlisle when he left his lane for an unknown reason at 12:21 a.m. on April 6, the state police detailed in the release. Kelley exited the right-hand lane, and entered into the eastbound lane before leaving the roadway entirely, striking a tree head-on, and becoming engulfed in flames, according to PSP. Citizens Fire Company, Yellow Breeches EMS, C…
BF Killed, GF Survives Hit-And-Run Valentine's Day North Jersey Crash, Fundraiser Says BF Killed, GF Survives Hit-And-Run Valentine's Day North Jersey Crash, Fundraiser Says
BF Killed, GF Survives Hit-And-Run Valentine's Day North Jersey Crash, Fundraiser Says Jocelyn Pietri was walking hand in hand with her boyfriend, Wiston Perlaza, on Valentine's Day in Nutley when they were struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Perlaza died from his injuries while Pietri suffered serious injuries and has been in a hospital and rehabilitation facility.  A fundraiser has been launched to support Pietri and her family with the financial burden of caring for her expenses, including a wheelchair and travel expenses for Pietri's family. Dhkir Robinson, 42, was arrested and hit with numerous charges including leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death; …
Stroudsburg Driver, 33, Dies Week After Bushkill Crash Stroudsburg Driver, 33, Dies Week After Bushkill Crash
Stroudsburg Driver, 33, Dies Week After Bushkill Crash A 33-year-old man died one week after a crash in Northampton County, officials said. Wayne Manigo, of Stroudsburg, veered off West Moorestown Road at Seifert Road in Bushkill Township and struck a guide rail and several trees around 2:20 a.m. Friday, March 22, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio said. He was pronounced dead on Friday, March 29, at 11:15 AM at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.  The cause of death is: Complications of Multiple Traumatic Injuries due to Motor Vehicle Collision. The manner of death is: Accident. 
Aspiring Pharmacist Killed By Train In Schodack Remembered For 'Kindhearted, Gentle Spirit' Aspiring Pharmacist Killed By Train In Schodack Remembered For 'Kindhearted, Gentle Spirit'
Aspiring Pharmacist Killed By Train In Schodack Remembered For 'Kindhearted, Gentle Spirit' Tributes are pouring in for the family of a 22-year-old man who was struck and killed by a passenger train in the region. Rensselaer County resident Kevin Ackerman, age 22, of Castleton-on-Hudson, died Wednesday, March 6, after being hit by an Amtrak train in the town of Schodack. New York State Police said the incident happened at around 8:45 a.m. near the intersection of River Road and Hamilton Way, just yards from the Hudson River Foods warehouse. Earlier Report: 22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Schodack Ackerman suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the…
Person Hospitalized After Being Struck By Vehicle At Intersection In New Rochelle Person Hospitalized After Being Struck By Vehicle At Intersection In New Rochelle
Person Hospitalized After Being Struck By Vehicle At Intersection In New Rochelle A bicyclist suffered a head injury after being hit by a vehicle in Westchester. The incident happened on Friday, March 8, when an adult male bicyclist was struck by a vehicle driven by a woman at the intersection of North Avenue and Huguenot Street, according to New Rochelle Police. After the crash, the driver of the vehicle that hit the man stayed at the scene and cooperated with police, according to authorities.  Responding officers found that the bicyclist was conscious but not talking, likely because of a language barrier. He was then taken to a hospital with a head inju…
Montco Man Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Cherished Husband, Father' Montco Man Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Cherished Husband, Father'
Montco Man Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Cherished Husband, Father' Marcus Pochettino, a Montgomery County husband and father of two, died suddenly in a car crash last Tuesday, Feb. 27, loved ones said in a GoFundMe. He was 38.  Pochettino was killed when his car crashed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bensalem, the Bucks County Coroner's Office told Daily Voice.  He lived in Lafayette Hill with his wife of 12 years, Casey, and their sons, 9-year-old Charles and 7-year-old Sebastian, wrote GoFundMe campaign organizer Jamie Kaye.  "Marcus was the epitome of a loving spouse and father, deeply involved in his community and family life," Ka…
Mom Struck By Pickup In Wantage Driveway Facing Long Road To Recovery, Campaign Says Mom Struck By Pickup In Wantage Driveway Facing Long Road To Recovery, Campaign Says
Mom Struck By Pickup In Wantage Driveway Facing Long Road To Recovery, Campaign Says A 38-year-old woman was flown to the hospital after being struck by a pickup truck she'd just started in a Sussex County driveway Thursday, Feb. 22, State Police said. Amy Hickey "partially" entered the Ford pickup — which has a manual transmission — parked in the driveway of a Compton Road home in Wantage and started the vehicle just after 2 p.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair said. Hickey then got out of the truck, which rolled forward and struck her, police said. She was flown to an area hospital with serious injuries, police said. A GoFundMe was launched for the…
27-Year-Old From Putnam County Killed While Skiing In Vermont: Report 27-Year-Old From Putnam County Killed While Skiing In Vermont: Report
27-Year-Old From Putnam County Killed While Skiing In Vermont: Report A 27-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed while skiing at a mountain resort in Vermont, according to a report by NBC affiliate WPTZ in Burlington.  Click here for a new, updated story: 27-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed While Skiing Was Investment Firm Associate Putnam County resident Brooks Ralph, of Cold Spring, was found dead just before midnight at Stowe Mountain Resort on Tuesday, Feb. 20, NBC5 reported.  Ralph was first reported missing at around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A search conducted by Stowe Mountain Rescue, Stowe Police, and the State Search and Rescue C…
13-Year-Old Hit While Crossing Street In Berks County: Authorities 13-Year-Old Hit While Crossing Street In Berks County: Authorities
13-Year-Old Hit While Crossing Street In Berks County: Authorities A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after he was hit while crossing the street on Tuesday, Feb. 20, according to Spring Township police.  The boy was struck by an eastbound Toyota Carolla on the 2800 block of Windmill Road, the department said. It happened near Wilson Southern Middle School, where he is a student, they added. The driver of the Toyota is a 23-year-old woman, police said.  The student was taken to Reading Hospital and the investigation is ongoing, authorities said. Spring Township Fire and Rescue and the Western Berks Ambulanc…
Battleship NJ Volunteer Hurt In Fall In South Jersey Battleship NJ Volunteer Hurt In Fall In South Jersey
Battleship NJ Volunteer Hurt In Fall In South Jersey A volunteer with the Battleship New Jersey was rescued from the ship’s lower decks after he fell while working at the historic vessel, authorities said. The fall was reported around 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20. A spokesman from the battleship said the volunteer was several decks below one of the ship’s turrets when he slipped and fell. Camden EMS brought the volunteer to a local hospital, said Jack Willard, a spokesman for the battleship museum "He's fine," Willard said. "He cut his head." The battleship museum is docked at the Camden Waterfront near the Adventure Aquarium and the Freedom Mo…
ATV Driver Plowing Snow Killed In Plunge Down Embankment: Butler Police ATV Driver Plowing Snow Killed In Plunge Down Embankment: Butler Police
ATV Driver Plowing Snow Killed In Plunge Down Embankment: Butler Police A 69-year-old woman was killed when the ATV she was using to plow snow went down an embankment on Tuesday, Feb. 13, Butler police said. Police in Butler responded to a residence on Washington Street on a report of an unresponsive woman under an ATV.  Upon arrival, police discovered the woman had been plowing the snow in her driveway when her ATV went down an embankment in the back of the property. Her family had attempted resuscitation and despite resuscitation attempts by first responders, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation, police said.
Man Rushed To Hospital By Helicopter After Being Pinned Between Car, Building In Carmel Man Rushed To Hospital By Helicopter After Being Pinned Between Car, Building In Carmel
Man Rushed To Hospital By Helicopter After Being Pinned Between Car, Building In Carmel A man was critically injured after becoming pinned between a car and a building in the Hudson Valley, firefighters said. The incident happened in Putnam County on Friday, Feb. 2 around 12:30 p.m., when a vehicle that had been put on a mechanical lift suddenly accelerated forward, pinning a man against a building in Carmel, according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department.  The exact location of the incident was not released.  Arriving first responders found the man with severe traumatic injuries and used mechanical systems to move the car and free him. He was then taken by Lake Carme…
First Responders Rescue Worker Injured On Roof Of Northwest DC Building (VIDEO) First Responders Rescue Worker Injured On Roof Of Northwest DC Building (VIDEO)
First Responders Rescue Worker Injured On Roof Of Northwest DC Building (Video) A contractor in downtown DC found himself in a perilous position after suffering an injury while working on the roof of a building on Tuesday morning. It was DC Fire and EMS personnel to the rescue on Jan. 23 when they were called into action at around 8 a.m. in the 600 block of Park Road NW, requiring them to get creative with a construction crane.  Hi-angle rescue 600 block Park Rd NW. Injured worker on roof of building under construction. We will utilize a construction crane to lower victim in a rescue basket called a stokes. Injuries not life threatening. #DCsBravest pic.twitter…
Woman Struck, Killed In Busy Bridgeport Crosswalk Woman Struck, Killed In Busy Bridgeport Crosswalk
Woman Struck, Killed In Busy Bridgeport Crosswalk A woman died after being struck by a car in a busy Fairfield County crosswalk. She was walking in Bridgeport westbound on Washington Avenue around 8 a.m., Monday, Jan. 5, when she was hit by a vehicle traveling southbound on Coleman Street. The woman, identified as 79-year-old Marilyn Jones, was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital, where she died from her injuries, said Capt. Lonnie Blackwell of the Bridgeport Police. The striking vehicle's driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police, Blackwell said. Jones was a resident of of Bridgeport. Bridgeport Police Department Traffic O…
Downhill Tow Truck Slams Into North Bergen Home Downhill Tow Truck Slams Into North Bergen Home
Downhill Tow Truck Slams Into North Bergen Home A tow truck towing a USPS truck slammed into the porch of a North Bergen home on Friday, Dec. 29. The truck was going downhill on 73rd at Grand Avenue when the back wheels came off the ground, sending the truck flying down to Liberty Avenue, where the driver crashed into the porch of the home, Police Capt. Jorge Raposo said. Had the truck not crashed into the home it would've gone right into Route 1&9, which was experiencing bumper-to-bumper traffic, the captain said.
Dog Missing For Nearly A Week After Somerset County Crash Reunited With Owner Dog Missing For Nearly A Week After Somerset County Crash Reunited With Owner
Dog Missing For Nearly A Week After Somerset County Crash Reunited With Owner Bonnie, a beloved Sheltie dog who ran off when her owner was struck by a vehicle in Somerset County, has returned home after nearly a week, police have confirmed. Bonnie was on a walk with her owner when the woman was struck near the intersection of Crusader Way and Washington Street in Bound Brook around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, Daily Voice reported. The woman, 63, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, while Bonnie ran off, initiating a search that spanned adjacent neighborhoods and local shelters. Bonnie had returned home as of Monday aftern…
Crash, Downed Power Lines Closes Route 38 In Moorestown Crash, Downed Power Lines Closes Route 38 In Moorestown
Crash, Downed Power Lines Closes Route 38 In Moorestown A crash with downed power lines had closed a roadway in Burlington County. The crash occurred on Route 38 eastbound at Route 607 (Church Road) in Moorestown, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes remained closed at about 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 511nj.org reported.
Chambersburg Nurse Crushed To Death By Tree: Pennsylvania State Police Chambersburg Nurse Crushed To Death By Tree: Pennsylvania State Police
Chambersburg Nurse Crushed To Death By Tree: Pennsylvania State Police A tree has crushed a Chambersburg woman to death, according to a release by the Pennsylvania State Police on Sunday, Nov. 26. Tammy Smith, was found dead on a property located at 2821 Woodstock Road in Greene Township on Saturday, PSP Chambersburg troopers detailed in the release. The 42-year-old had been using a 2020 Kioti tractor while doing yard work on the property when a tree fell on her sometime between 3 and 4:52 p.m. when the troopers arrived.  How or why the tree fell on her is unclear. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the authorities. Her official cause and…
Pedestrian Struck In Adams County (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck In Adams County (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck In Adams County (Developing) Someone was struck by a vehicle in South Central Pennsylvania on Wednesday afternoon, authorities say. The pedestrian or bicyclist was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Heidlersburg and Old Harrisburg roads in Tyrone Township just before 2 p.m. on Nov. 8, according to Adams County Emergency dispatchers.  Multiple EMS, and fire companies from Biglerville, York Springs, Heidlersburg, and Gettysburg, as well as state police have responded to the incident.  Details are limited at this time as this is a developing story, so check back here for updates. 
NY Man, 26, Hit By Car In Pittsfield Dies After Days In Hospital: Police NY Man, 26, Hit By Car In Pittsfield Dies After Days In Hospital: Police
NY Man, 26, Hit By Car In Pittsfield Dies After Days In Hospital: Police A 26-year-old New York man who was hit while crossing a street in Berkshire County on Friday, Nov. 3, has died, police said.  Noor Khan Zadran, of Albany, was crossing Central Berkshire Boulevard in Pittsfield around 3:30 p.m. when he was struck by a Hyundai Sonata driven by Judith Daly, age 85, police announced Tuesday morning.  Related: Woman, 85, Hits Man, Truck, Tree In Pittsfield; 1 In Critical Condition: Cops Zadran was treated at an area hospital before being airlifted to a trauma center in Albany, where he died on Monday.  Daly continued driving aft…
Two-Alarm Fire Devastates Rockville Businesses; Causes Millions In Damage (PHOTOS) Two-Alarm Fire Devastates Rockville Businesses; Causes Millions In Damage (PHOTOS)
Two-Alarm Fire Devastates Rockville Businesses; Causes Millions In Damage (Photos) Millions of dollars worth of damage was caused overnight when an early morning two-alarm fire broke out inside a Montgomery County strip mall. Several businesses suffered extensive damage on Thursday morning when flames tore through several neighboring buildings on Lofstrand Lane in Rockville. First responders were called around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2 to knock down a commercial building fire that was largely under control by around 8:30 a.m., but not before causing an estimated $2.75 million in damage.  Update - Lofstrand La, fire extinguished & under control, no injuries, @…
Truck Crash Closes I-395 In Fairfax County Truck Crash Closes I-395 In Fairfax County
Truck Crash Closes I-395 In Fairfax County A crash on I-395 had traffic backed up Wednesday, Nov. 1 in Fairfax County. It happened on the southbound side around 12:40 p.m. in Lincolnia, near milepost 3.3, the VDOT website says. Traffic cameras show the incident involved some type of box or delivery truck. The south left center lane is closed. Delays were expected. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Victim In Deadly Allentown Hit-Run Was Beloved Grandfather, Family Says Victim In Deadly Allentown Hit-Run Was Beloved Grandfather, Family Says
Victim In Deadly Allentown Hit-Run Was Beloved Grandfather, Family Says Authorities in Allentown have named the 85-year-old man who died in a hit-and-run on Union Boulevard on Thursday, Oct. 19.  Elian N. Makdsi of Allentown died from blunt force injuries and the manner of death was accidental, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Makdsi was near the crossing with North Jerome Street when he was hit around 8:30 a.m., officials said previously.  Police shut down Union Boulevard from Kiowa Street to Jasper Street Thursday morning while the Accident Reconstruction Team worked the scene.  Authorities have not announced any arrests in connection with the cra…
Crash Witn Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County Crash Witn Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County
Crash Witn Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County A crash with injuries partially closed Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:20 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 10 on I-295 southbound North of Exit 28 - (Route 168/Black Horse Pike) in Haddon Heights, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Two left lanes of three lanes remained closed as of 2 p.m., 511nj.org reported.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Update: 6 Critically Injured In Crash Involving Sacred Heart University Students In Fairfield Update: 6 Critically Injured In Crash Involving Sacred Heart University Students In Fairfield
Update: 6 Critically Injured In Crash Involving Sacred Heart University Students In Fairfield This story has been updated. Six people, including five Sacred Heart University students, are in critical condition following a two-vehicle head-on crash in Fairfield County. It happened in the town of Fairfield around 12:05 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29 on Jefferson Street near Sacred Heart University’s Martire Building. According to Fairfield Police Lt. Edward Nook Jr., officers responded after receiving numerous 911 calls regarding the crash. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 2021 Toyota Corolla and a 2018 Audi with one occupant on its roof, Nook said. The Toyota was oper…