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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 Details: 6-Year-Old Boy Killed In Meriden Go-Kart Crash New Details: 6-Year-Old Boy Killed In Meriden Go-Kart Crash
New Details: 6-Year-Old Boy Killed In Meriden Go-Kart Crash This story has been updated. A 6-year-old boy was killed in a go-kart crash at a Connecticut park. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, in Meriden, in the area of Kroneberger Park. According to Lt. Darrin McKay of the Meriden Police Department, officers responded after 911 callers reported that a child had been driving the go-kart and sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash. A preliminary investigation revealed that two boys, ages six and four, were in the go-kart. While driving in Kronenberger Park's parking lot, the go-k…
Teen Girl Airlifted, 3 Juveniles Injured In Single-Car Franklin Township Crash: Police Teen Girl Airlifted, 3 Juveniles Injured In Single-Car Franklin Township Crash: Police
Teen Girl Airlifted, 3 Juveniles Injured In Single-Car Franklin Township Crash: Police A teenage girl was airlifted to the hospital in a single-car crash in Franklin Township Friday, March 15, authorities said. Responding officers performed lifesaving efforts on the 17-year-old girl, one of four perople in a car that crash on Canal Road at 10:10 p.m., Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather said. The girl was flown by New Jersey State Police’s NorthStar helicopter to a local hospital for treatment of a serious head injury, police said. Three other juvenile occupants were also transported and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.…
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…
19-Year-Old Dies After Berks County Crash: Coroner (UPDATED) 19-Year-Old Dies After Berks County Crash: Coroner (UPDATED)
19-Year-Old Dies After Berks County Crash: Coroner (Updated) A teen who was badly hurt in a crash on Interstate 78 in Berks County last week has died from his injuries, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office says.  Caden Hummel, 19, was headed east in Greenwich Township when he lost control of his Honda Civic and hit the concrete median on Tuesday morning, Jan. 30, according to a state police report.  After coming to a rest in the left lane, his car was rear-ended by an eastbound Cadillac, and both drivers were taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, troopers said.  Hummel, of Leesport, died from a head injury on Sunday afternoon, Fe…
Ramsey Girl, 17, Airlifted To Hospital After Horrific Mahwah Crash Ramsey Girl, 17, Airlifted To Hospital After Horrific Mahwah Crash
Ramsey Girl, 17, Airlifted To Hospital After Horrific Mahwah Crash UPDATE (11/21): Cassie Arcaro should be enjoying her last year of high school instead of fighting for her life. Cassie "is a great girl full of life and a smile that lights up any room," said Eduardo Guerrero, whose son Julien was in the car. Positive news came Monday, when doctors lowered Cassie's sedation and found that she can move her hands and legs, according to friend and RHS classmate Calie Simons. READ MORE.... ****** A seriously injured 17-year-old girl was flown by medical chopper to St. Joseph's University Medical Center after a vehicle occupied by her and three fellow Ramsey …
Driver Ejected From Vehicle In Northern State Parkway Crash In Oyster Bay Driver Ejected From Vehicle In Northern State Parkway Crash In Oyster Bay
Driver Ejected From Vehicle In Northern State Parkway Crash In Oyster Bay A driver suffered serious injuries in an early morning crash on Long Island. It happened around 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 in Oyster Bay on the Northern State Parkway. A vehicle traveling eastbound near Exit 35 struck the center median, causing the vehicle to overturn, and ejecting the driver, according to New York State Police. The driver was taken to Nassau University Medical Center for a head injury and is in serious condition. The roadway was closed for almost two hours, but all lanes have reopened. Anyone who witnessed or has information on this crash is asked to call the state police…
PA Man Flown To Trauma Center After Diving Headfirst Into Lambertville Wing Dam PA Man Flown To Trauma Center After Diving Headfirst Into Lambertville Wing Dam
PA Man Flown To Trauma Center After Diving Headfirst Into Lambertville Wing Dam A Pennsylvania man was airlifted to a nearby trauma center with a serious head injury after diving into the Lambertville Wing Dam on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 27, authorities said. Crews responded to the dam on reports of a man with a head laceration around 3:50 p.m. and found a man in his 30s who had walked out from the dam and up to the canal path, Lambertville City Police Lt. Robert Brown said. A follow-up investigation found that the man, from Doylestown, PA, had dove headfirst into the river, struck a large rock, and suffered a deep laceration to his head. Crews requested a NorthSTAR me…
Kids Bike Helmets Recalled For 'Risk Of Head Injury,' CPSC Says Kids Bike Helmets Recalled For 'Risk Of Head Injury,' CPSC Says
Kids Bike Helmets Recalled For 'Risk Of Head Injury,' Cpsc Says These helmets had one job — to keep kids safe — and they failed to do it, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Ecnup Kids Bike Helmets failed to comply with basic federal safety requirements "for coverage, positional stability, and labeling," according to the recall notice issued on Aug. 24, 2023.  CPSC noted that "the helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury." The recall includes the size Extra Small (XS), fitting a head circumference of about 18-1/2 to 20-1/2 inches.  They were sold in pink, purple, blue, “d…
Pedestrian Struck, Airlifted On Route 9 (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck, Airlifted On Route 9 (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck, Airlifted On Route 9 (Developing) A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route 9 in Marlboro, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Route 9 near Robertsville Road, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Route 9 northbound was closed, 611nj.org reported. An unconfirmed report said a patient with a head injury was airlifted. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Head Injury Kills Morristown Mom, Loved Ones Say Head Injury Kills Morristown Mom, Loved Ones Say
Head Injury Kills Morristown Mom, Loved Ones Say A young mother in Morristown has died after a head injury, according to a fundraiser created to support her loved ones. Medeenah Aquillah Fleary passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, after an unexpected head injury, according to GoFundMe. Fleary leaves behind three children, Hassan, 9, Ali, 7, and Nevaeh, 2, along with numerous family members and loved ones. Her family has created a GoFundMe to help ease the financial burden caused by her sudden and devastating loss. "Medeenah will always be remembered by her exuberant personality, always having a smile on her face and her beautiful heart", s…
Motorcyclist Airlifted With Head Injury Following Route 287 Crash: DEVELOPING Motorcyclist Airlifted With Head Injury Following Route 287 Crash: DEVELOPING
Motorcyclist Airlifted With Head Injury Following Route 287 Crash: Developing A motorcyclist was being flown to a nearby hospital with a head injury following a serious crash on Route 287, developing reports say. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes near the exit 44 ramp in Boonton shortly before 11:55 a.m. on Monday, August 8, according to initial and unconfirmed reports. The motorcyclist collided with another vehicle and suffered a head injury, the initial report says. A medical helicopter was called to land on the highway to take the victim to a hospital for emergency treatment, the report says. All lanes remained open as of 12:05 p.m., according to 511NJ…
Serious Injuries Reported In I-195 Jersey Shore Crash: State Police Serious Injuries Reported In I-195 Jersey Shore Crash: State Police
Serious Injuries Reported In I-195 Jersey Shore Crash: State Police Serious injuries were reported in a crash on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. The crash occurred at 11:34 a.m. on Thursday, June 23 on Interstate 195 east at milepost 31 in Howell Township, State Police said. A single vehicle went off the road to the right and struck a tree, they said. The driver suffered a head injury and was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center, reports said. The accident is currently under investigation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Man Airlifted After Being Struck By Falling Tree Limb In Maryland Man Airlifted After Being Struck By Falling Tree Limb In Maryland
Man Airlifted After Being Struck By Falling Tree Limb In Maryland A man airlifted to an area hospital in Maryland after suffering a head injury on Monday, June 5, State Police said. The 27-year-old man reportedly was struck by a tree limb in the head on Sassafras Road in the Town of Galena and required medical assistance. A spokesperson for the Maryland State Police Department confirmed that the patient was transported to Shock Trauma by a police medevac, though the nature of the injuries was not initially disclosed. The patient's condition was not immediately available on Monday afternoon. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.
Man Rescued From 30-Foot Hole In Woodford (DEVELOPING) Man Rescued From 30-Foot Hole In Woodford (DEVELOPING)
Man Rescued From 30-Foot Hole In Woodford (Developing) A man fell into a 30-foot-hole on a construction site in Spotsylvania on Wednesday, May 18, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The man suffered a head injury in the fall. Responders plan to use a crane at the 5225 Mudd Tavern Road site to lift the man out of the hole using a stokes basket sometime around 3:30 p.m. Crews will then airlift him to a hospital. The helicopter crew will use the nearby Old Dominion Raceway in Woodford as a landing area.  No information about the man was available at this time, and it's unclear how he fell.  This is a developing repor…
Motorcyclist Flown To Hospital Following Sussex County Crash (DEVELOPING) Motorcyclist Flown To Hospital Following Sussex County Crash (DEVELOPING)
Motorcyclist Flown To Hospital Following Sussex County Crash (Developing) A motorcyclist was flown to a nearby hospital following a Tuesday evening crash in Sussex County, developing reports say. The crash occurred near 50 Vernon Crossing Rd. in Vernon Township shortly before 6 p.m., according to initial and unconfirmed reports. The victim, a 50-year-old man, suffered a head injury in the crash, the initial report says. A medical helicopter was requested to land near the scene to take the victim to a local hospital. Police did not immediately return DailyVoice.com’s request for additional details. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Woman Airlifted With Head Injury After Falling Off Horse In Warren County, State Police Say Woman Airlifted With Head Injury After Falling Off Horse In Warren County, State Police Say
Woman Airlifted With Head Injury After Falling Off Horse In Warren County, State Police Say A woman was airlifted after falling off of a horse in Warren County Sunday evening, state police said. Emergency crews rushed to the scene on Stillwater Road in Frelinghuysen Township after receiving the report around 5 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. The woman was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center for evaluation and treatment of a head injury, Curry said.
Pedestrian Struck In Camden County Pedestrian Struck In Camden County
Pedestrian Struck In Camden County Police, firefighters and EMS units were called on a report of a pedestrian struck in Camden County, authorities said. A woman suffered a head injury when she was hit at about 6 p.m. near 1501 Little Gloucester Road in Gloucester Township, according to an unconfirmed report.  No other details were immediately available. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Man Seriously Injured In Electric Scooter Crash On Long Island Man Seriously Injured In Electric Scooter Crash On Long Island
Man Seriously Injured In Electric Scooter Crash On Long Island A man suffered a head injury and was hospitalized after crashing a motorized scooter on Long Island, police announced. Manhattan resident Xavier Hernandez was driving a Zero 11X electric scooter southbound on Groton Lane in Coram at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, April 18 when he lost control and fell off the scooter. According to Suffolk County police, Hernandez, age 51, slipped off the scooter and hit his head, prompting a call to paramedics. Hernandez was transported to Stony Brook Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, police said. His condition was not immediately available o…
ATV Operator Airlifted In Warren County Crash ATV Operator Airlifted In Warren County Crash
ATV Operator Airlifted In Warren County Crash An ATV operator was airlifted to a local hospital after a crash in Warren County Monday afternoon, state police said. The man sustained a head injury after crashing into a pole while traveling near 130 Knowlton Road in Columbia just after 1:35 p.m., Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. The rider was conscious when troopers arrived and was flown to St. Luke’s in Bethlehem, PA, Curry said.
Woman Airlifted After Boat Runs Aground On Jersey Shore Woman Airlifted After Boat Runs Aground On Jersey Shore
Woman Airlifted After Boat Runs Aground On Jersey Shore A woman was airlifted to a local hospital with a head injury after her boat ran aground on the Jersey Shore. The woman hit her head on the 32-foot Boston Whaler boat during the 2 a.m. crash off the coast of Stafford Saturday, NJSP officials said. She was flown to an area hospital for treatment. It was unclear if there were any other passengers on the boat.
12-Year-Old Airlifted With Serious Head Injury After Falling Off Bike 12-Year-Old Airlifted With Serious Head Injury After Falling Off Bike
12-Year-Old Airlifted With Serious Head Injury After Falling Off Bike A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured after falling off his bicycle and hitting his head on the pavement. The incident took place in Ulster County around 2:15 p.m., Monday, June 8, when the Saugerties Police responded to a call for help at 10 Oakledge Park Road with DIAZ Ambulance. According to Saugerties Police Chief Joseph A. Sinagra, the boy, who was unconscious, reportedly fell off his bike while not wearing a helmet, sustaining a head injury and facial wounds. The child was treated at the scene by DIAZ Ambulance crew before being transported to Cow Flop across fr…
Police Search For Leads In Case Of Man Found In Street With Severe Head Injuries Police Search For Leads In Case Of Man Found In Street With Severe Head Injuries
Police Search For Leads In Case Of Man Found In Street With Severe Head Injuries Police are searching for leads and asking the public for help finding out what happened to a man found in a street with severe head injuries. The man was found around 4:40 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1, when the City of Poughkeepsie Police received a call reporting a man down in the street in the area of 219 Mill St., near the Italian Center, said police department officials. Responding officers found a white man in his mid-30s with a severe head injury. The man was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Police said they are attempting to determine what happened to the man and are u…
Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Westchester Crash Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Westchester Crash
Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Westchester Crash A bicyclist was hospitalized with a serious head injury after being struck by a hit-and-run motorist on a busy road near the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester, police said. A man - whose name has not been released - was struck shortly after 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22 on Yonkers Avenue at the parkway, police said. The victim was taken to a local trauma center for treatment, though his condition was unclear early on Wednesday afternoon, May 22. The driver fled the scene and Yonkers Avenue was temporarily shut down both ways as police investigated the crash.  This is a developing…
Stay In The Game: Phelps Offers Tips On How Young Athletes Can Avoid Injuries Stay In The Game: Phelps Offers Tips On How Young Athletes Can Avoid Injuries
Stay In The Game: Phelps Offers Tips On How Young Athletes Can Avoid Injuries We know kids can easily get sidelined by an injury, whether they’re an athlete or just doing chores around the house – and often they do not tell anyone when they hurt themselves. One injury that athletes try to hide, despite its seriousness, is a concussion. Concussion 101 A concussion is a mild form of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when an impact to the head or body causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth inside the skull. The effects of a concussion may show up right away, or symptoms may not occur until days or weeks later. No concussion is ever the same, but here …