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Woman, 81, Dies Nearly A Month After York County Crash: Coroner Woman, 81, Dies Nearly A Month After York County Crash: Coroner
Woman, 81, Dies Nearly A Month After York County Crash: Coroner An 81-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash last month in York County, the coroner announced on Friday, July 11. Beverly Card of the 700 block of Laura Lane in York Township was the front-seat passenger in a car that was struck at the intersection near Leader Heights Exit 14 at around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, according to the York County Coroner’s Office. Card’s vehicle was westbound on Leader Heights Road and had entered the left turn lane to travel south on Interstate 83 when it was hit by another vehicle headed east. The other driver allegedl…
Support Swells After PA Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Injuring 9 Others While On Family Vacation Support Swells After PA Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Injuring 9 Others While On Family Vacation
Support Swells After PA Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Injuring 9 Others While On Family Vacation Support is swelling for a Pennsylvania family whose summer road trip ended in a devastating crash that claimed the life of a beloved wife and mother of four. Gina Alvarez Dela Cruz, 42, of Stroudsburg, was killed on Monday, June 30, when the minivan she was riding in was struck head-on by another vehicle that crossed the median on Route 13 in Accomack County, Virginia. The crash, which happened near Parks Road around 12:30 p.m., also left nine people injured — including Gina’s husband, four children, and in-laws, Virginia State Police said. Gina was a passenger in the front seat when a so…
Lane Reopens After Truck Rolls Down Embankment On I-84 Stretch In Kent (UPDATE) Lane Reopens After Truck Rolls Down Embankment On I-84 Stretch In Kent (UPDATE)
Lane Reopens After Truck Rolls Down Embankment On I-84 Stretch In Kent (Update) A crash on Interstate 84 in Putnam County has left all westbound lanes closed and is causing traffic backups.  The incident happened on I-84 West near Exit 58 in the town of Kent on Friday, July 11 around 7:15 a.m., according to traffic reports from 511NY.  The crash left all westbound lanes closed in the area for the rest of the morning, backing up traffic up to the area of Exit 61. The right lane has since reopened.  According to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police, a truck traveling on I-84 West had a tire blowout, leading it to veer off the shoul…
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-95 In Howard County, Blocking Lanes In Both Directions Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-95 In Howard County, Blocking Lanes In Both Directions
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-95 In Howard County, Blocking Lanes In Both Directions Traffic slowed to a crawl on Friday morning along I-95 in Howard County after a tractor-trailer crashed in the median, blocking lanes on both sides of the highway.  During rush hour on July 11, first responders were called to a stretch of the interstate near Montgomery Road when a driver lost control and a truck overturned over the median, jamming traffic in both directions. Alert: Crash; Howard County; I-95 N/S at Montgomery Road; NB-2 LEFT LNS CLOSED, SB-2 LEFT LNS CLOSED #mdtraffic as — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) July 11, 2025 As of 10:40 a.m. on Friday morning, officials sa…
Teen On Minibike Struck While Riding Near Islip McDonald’s, Seriously Injured: Police Teen On Minibike Struck While Riding Near Islip McDonald’s, Seriously Injured: Police
Teen On Minibike Struck While Riding Near Islip McDonald’s, Seriously Injured: Police A teenager was seriously hurt in a minibike crash with an SUV near McDonald’s in Islip, Suffolk County Police announced on Thursday, July 10. The Islip Terrace 19-year-old, was riding a motorized minibike west on the shoulder of Main Street when he collided with a Chevrolet Traverse turning into the fast-food restaurant at 107 Main St. around 6:08 p.m., detectives said. The teen was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old from West Islip, was not injured, according to the department. Both the Chevrolet and minibike were imp…
Scooter Rider Airlifted After Hit By Red-Light Runner In Riverhead, Police Say Scooter Rider Airlifted After Hit By Red-Light Runner In Riverhead, Police Say
Scooter Rider Airlifted After Hit By Red-Light Runner In Riverhead, Police Say A 29-year-old man is fighting for his life after being struck by an SUV while riding an electric scooter on Long Island. The crash happened in Riverhead, on County Road 58 near the intersection with Ostrander Avenue, just before 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, according to Riverhead Town Police. Arriving officers found the scooter rider, a 29-year-old Riverhead resident, lying in the roadway with multiple traumatic injuries. He was treated at the scene by medics before being flown to Stony Brook University Hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. An investigation determined the vi…
Family Of Woman Killed On I-87 In Yonkers Seeks Help To Return Her Body To Mexico (UPDATE) Family Of Woman Killed On I-87 In Yonkers Seeks Help To Return Her Body To Mexico (UPDATE)
Family Of Woman Killed On I-87 In Yonkers Seeks Help To Return Her Body To Mexico (Update) The family of a 23-year-old woman who was struck and killed while walking on Interstate 87 in Westchester is now seeking help to help cover her funeral costs and return her body to Mexico. Mariely Chavez, originally from Puebla, Mexico, died early Thursday morning, July 3, after she was hit by a vehicle while walking in the southbound lanes of Interstate 87 in Yonkers, between Exits 6A and 6, New York State Police said. According to police, troopers were first alerted just after 3:30 a.m. about a pedestrian walking northbound in the left southbound lane. Minutes later, Chavez was struck and…
2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash In Enfield 2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash In Enfield
2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash In Enfield A serious multi-vehicle crash shut down a stretch of Interstate 91 northbound Thursday morning, July 10, leaving two state troopers and several others injured and causing traffic backups for miles. The crash happened during the busy morning commute near Exit 47W in Enfield. It's unclear what caused the wreck, but a car hit two state troopers — one inside a cruiser, the other outside, authorities said. The Connecticut State Police have not released their names. Several people were taken to a hospital for treatment. State police described their injuries as serious but not life-threatening. P…
Water Wreck Snarls I-91: Bottled-Water Truck Flips In North Haven, Driver Hurt Water Wreck Snarls I-91: Bottled-Water Truck Flips In North Haven, Driver Hurt
Water Wreck Snarls I-91: Bottled-Water Truck Flips In North Haven, Driver Hurt A tractor-trailer carrying 45,000 pounds of bottled water overturned on Interstate 91 in North Haven, sending the driver to the hospital and bringing traffic to a standstill across parts of the highway and nearby roads, authorities said.  North Haven firefighters posted photos from the Wednesday afternoon, July 9, wreck and said state troopers were diverting traffic on I-91 South between exits 12 and 13, as well as along Washington Avenue, where traffic was being redirected. The cleanup won’t be quick. Emergency crews say the truck can’t be moved until its heavy load is taken out first…
Crash Causes Heavy Delays On Route 17 In Hasbrouck Heights Crash Causes Heavy Delays On Route 17 In Hasbrouck Heights
Crash Causes Heavy Delays On Route 17 In Hasbrouck Heights A crash on Route 17 southbound in Hasbrouck Heights shut down a lane and the shoulder during the Wednesday afternoon, July 9, commute. As of 3:22 p.m., one of three southbound lanes near Franklin Avenue was closed, along with the right shoulder, according to 511NJ. Delays are likely in the area. Drivers are urged to use caution. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com
Drunk Teen Crashed Car, Killing 19-Year-Old East Hampton Woman On Father's Day, DA Says Drunk Teen Crashed Car, Killing 19-Year-Old East Hampton Woman On Father's Day, DA Says
Drunk Teen Crashed Car, Killing 19-Year-Old East Hampton Woman On Father's Day, DA Says An 18-year-old man is facing aggravated vehicular homicide charges following a Father’s Day crash that killed a 19-year-old woman and seriously injured another passenger on Long Island. Luis Fuertes, of Moriches, was arraigned in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, July 9, in connection with an alleged drunk driving crash in East Hampton that killed Scarleth Samaniego-Urgiles. Investigators determined that Fuertes was driving drunk with seven people in his car when he crossed into oncoming traffic, nearly hit another vehicle, then veered off the road and struck a tree on Old Stone Highway at…
Aluminum Blocks Fly Across I-83 In Triple-Trailer Crash Causing Major Backup In York: PennDOT Aluminum Blocks Fly Across I-83 In Triple-Trailer Crash Causing Major Backup In York: PennDOT
Aluminum Blocks Fly Across I-83 In Triple-Trailer Crash Causing Major Backup In York: PennDOT Massive aluminum blocks flew off a flatbed during a three-tractor-trailer pile-up that shut down Interstate 83 North in York County on Wednesday, July 9—causing miles-long traffic and a chaotic cleanup, officials said. The crash happened just before 10:40 a.m. between the on- and off-ramps for Exit 8 (PA-216/Glen Rock) in Springfield Township, according to PennDOT and local responders. At least three tractor-trailers and an SUV were involved in the violent wreck, which forced a complete shutdown of the northbound lanes. Traffic was detoured off and immediately back on at Exit 8, creating a …
25-Year-Old Dies In Rear-End Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Maryland: State Police 25-Year-Old Dies In Rear-End Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Maryland: State Police
25-Year-Old Dies In Rear-End Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Maryland: State Police A 25-year-old man was killed early Wednesday morning, July 9, after slamming into the back of a stopped tractor-trailer on Route 301 in Kent County, authorities said. The crash happened just before 7:30 a.m. in the area of southbound US Route 301 at Maryland Route 313 (Galena Road) in Massey, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers from the Centreville Barrack responded and found the driver — who was the sole occupant of a Ford van — dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until family members are notified. No other injuries were reported. A tractor-trailer was slowed and stopp…
Police ID Man Killed In Route 17 Crash In Durham As 22-Year-Old Police ID Man Killed In Route 17 Crash In Durham As 22-Year-Old
Police ID Man Killed In Route 17 Crash In Durham As 22-Year-Old A 22-year-old Connecticut man was killed Monday night after his vehicle left the road and crashed into a guardrail, according to state police. Anthony Michael Rapuano, of North Haven, was driving a Toyota Avalon when he crashed around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Main Street and Old Cemetery Road in Durham, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers said Rapuano’s car veered off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail, a sign, and a utility pole before coming to a stop. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. The road was closed for several hours as authorities cl…
Trenton Woman Killed On Route 295 After Crashing Into Truck: NJSP Trenton Woman Killed On Route 295 After Crashing Into Truck: NJSP
Trenton Woman Killed On Route 295 After Crashing Into Truck: Njsp A 64-year-old Trenton woman was killed in a crash on Route 295 in Gloucester County on Monday, July 7, authorities said. At 11:54 a.m., troopers responded to Route 295 in Logan Township after a Dodge minivan struck the back of a Freightliner that was parked on the right shoulder, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Ibtissam Sankar, the driver of the Dodge, was killed in the crash, Lebron said. A passenger in the Dodge sustained minor injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
100+ Gallons Of Diesel Spill After Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-295 (PHOTOS) 100+ Gallons Of Diesel Spill After Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-295 (PHOTOS)
100+ Gallons Of Diesel Spill After Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-295 (Photos) A tractor-trailer overturned on I-295 in Washington, DC, sending debris onto railroad tracks, taking down power lines, and spilling 100 gallons of diesel — but, no one was hurt, authorities said. DC Fire and EMS crews responded around 10:45 p.m. on Monday, July 7, to a crash involving a big rig on the northbound side of I-295 at Benning Road NE. Crash with overturned tractor trailer N/B 295 at Benning Rd NE. Both occupants self extricated. Also have wires down. Request hazmat unit for leaking diesel. Also request CSX halt rail traffic due to debris thrown onto tracks. #DCsBravest — DC F…
2 Struck In Hit-Run In North Castle: Driver Caught, Arrested, Police Say 2 Struck In Hit-Run In North Castle: Driver Caught, Arrested, Police Say
2 Struck In Hit-Run In North Castle: Driver Caught, Arrested, Police Say Two people were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Westchester County after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, police said.  The incident happened around 3:05 p.m. on Monday, July 7, when the pedestrians were walking westbound on School Street in North Castle and crossing at the intersection with Wampus Avenue, the North Castle Police Department said in an announcement on Tuesday, July 8.  Police said the two were hit by a white or silver Lexus that had been traveling northbound on Wampus Avenue. The driver, described as a woman, did not stop after the crash.  Bot…
Upped Macungie Man, 76, Killed In Fourth Of July Crash While Riding E-Bike, Authorities Say Upped Macungie Man, 76, Killed In Fourth Of July Crash While Riding E-Bike, Authorities Say
Upped Macungie Man, 76, Killed In Fourth Of July Crash While Riding E-Bike, Authorities Say A 76-year-old Pennsylvania man who died after his electric bike collided with a vehicle on the Fourth of July was killed by multiple blunt force injuries, officials confirmed. Thomas C. Hess was riding a pedal-assist e-bike near Schantz Road and Cetronia Road in Upper Macungie Township when he collided with a vehicle around 11:15 a.m. on Friday, July 4, investigators said. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, where he died from his injuries at 4:15 p.m., according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy conducted Monday, July 7 at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Offi…
82-Year-Old Killed In Buena Vista Crash After Tesla Fails To Stop: NJSP 82-Year-Old Killed In Buena Vista Crash After Tesla Fails To Stop: NJSP
82-Year-Old Killed In Buena Vista Crash After Tesla Fails To Stop: Njsp An 82-year-old Atlantic County man was killed in a crash in Buena Vista Township on Sunday, July 6, authorities said. At 6:57 p.m., troopers responded to County Route 671 and Chestnut Avenue after a Tesla Model 3 failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a Honda Civic as it was making a left turn, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Stephen Field sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said. The driver and three passengers of the Tesla sustained moderate injuries and were transported to an area hospital, Lebron said The crash remains under investigation, Lebron s…
Tree Falls Onto I-87 In Woodbury, Causes Crash Tree Falls Onto I-87 In Woodbury, Causes Crash
Tree Falls Onto I-87 In Woodbury, Causes Crash Emergency responders raced to the New York Thruway in Orange County over the weekend after a tree fell on the interstate, causing a crash in the process.  The incident happened on Saturday, July 5, when a tree collapsed into I-87 South in Woodbury near mile marker 47.1, according to the Woodbury Fire Department.  A car then collided with the tree. Minor injuries were reported.  The incident caused traffic backups in the area as crews responded to the crash. 
Police ID Cheshire Motorcyclist Killed In July 4th Prospect Crash: 'We Lost A Good Man' Police ID Cheshire Motorcyclist Killed In July 4th Prospect Crash: 'We Lost A Good Man'
Police ID Cheshire Motorcyclist Killed In July 4th Prospect Crash: 'We Lost A Good Man' Friends remember the 61-year-old Connecticut man who died in a motorcycle crash as a caring soul with an unforgettable sense of humor. Timothy Pazar, 61, of Cheshire, was identified as the man who died while riding a Honda CB750C eastbound on Route 68 in Prospect around 3:15 p.m. Friday, July 4, Connecticut State Police said. The bike crashed with a Ford Fusion at the intersection of Cheshire Road and Matthew Street, throwing Pazar into a metal guardrail, troopers said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Memorials for Pazar poured into social media. "The world is a little less bright t…
Infant Airlifted After Frederick SUV Crashes Into Pole, Home Dies At Hospital: State Police Infant Airlifted After Frederick SUV Crashes Into Pole, Home Dies At Hospital: State Police
Infant Airlifted After Frederick SUV Crashes Into Pole, Home Dies At Hospital: State Police A 6-month-old baby boy died after a single-vehicle crash in Frederick County on Sunday morning, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers responded at 10:53 a.m. on July 6, to the 12000 block of Woodsboro Pike (Maryland Route 194) in Keymar, where a Dodge Durango veered off the road, slammed into a telephone pole, then crashed into an unoccupied home, investigators said. The infant was flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to police. A 3-year-old boy and a 26-year-old woman in the SUV were taken by ambulance…
19-Year-Old Dies After Being Ejected In Montebello Crash, Ramapo Police Say 19-Year-Old Dies After Being Ejected In Montebello Crash, Ramapo Police Say
19-Year-Old Dies After Being Ejected In Montebello Crash, Ramapo Police Say A 19-year-old driver was killed when his car veered off a Rockland County roadway and struck a tree on Saturday afternoon, July 5, authorities said. The crash happened around 1 p.m. on Kings Gate Road in Montebello, Rampo Police Sgt. Michael Anton. When officers arrived, they found the teen had been ejected from the vehicle. They immediately began CPR before Emergency Medical Services took over. Both the driver and a passenger were taken to the hospital. The 19-year-old male driver died from his injuries and died, police said. The passenger is stable and is being treated for…
Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light In South Philly: Police Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light In South Philly: Police
Motorcyclist Killed After Running Red Light In South Philly: Police A motorcyclist was killed in a crash after running a red light in South Philadelphia, police announced on Saturday, July 5. The crash happened at 2200 Snyder Avenue in the 1st District at 12:22 a.m., investigators with the Crash Investigation Division said. A black Mazda was heading north on 22nd Street with a green light when a black Can-Am motorcycle sped westbound through a red light on Snyder Avenue, authorities explained. The Mazda slammed into the motorcycle, launching the 38-year-old rider off the bike, police said. He then hit a legally parked blue Kia, according to the report. The…
74-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 347, State Police Say 74-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 347, State Police Say
74-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 347, State Police Say A 74-year-old man from Woodbine was killed in a head-on crash early Friday, July 4 on Route 347 in Cumberland County, State Police said. Troopers responded to the scene at 12:04 a.m. near milepost 2.8 in Maurice River Township, Sgt. Charles Marchan said. A preliminary investigation found that the man was driving a Toyota Matrix northbound on the highway when he crossed the centerline and slammed head-on into a Ram pickup truck, Marchan said. The Toyota driver sustained fatal injuries. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, police said. The driver of the Ram ha…
Fourth Of July Crash Shuts Down Bay Bridge In Maryland, Helicopter Lands On Scene Fourth Of July Crash Shuts Down Bay Bridge In Maryland, Helicopter Lands On Scene
Fourth Of July Crash Shuts Down Bay Bridge In Maryland, Helicopter Lands On Scene The Fourth of July getaway turned into gridlock on Maryland’s Bay Bridge after a serious crash brought westbound traffic to a complete standstill — with some drivers even getting out of their cars to watch a helicopter land. All lanes were blocked on the westbound span of the Bay Bridge/US 50 on Friday, July 4, around 12:15 p.m. following a multi-vehicle crash with entrapment, Maryland Transportation Authority officials announced. “Medivac on scene at WB Bay Bridge/US 50. All WB lanes remain blocked for multi-vehicle crash with entrapment. Expect delays in both directions,” the MDTA tweeted…
Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass On I-81, Spilling Target Merch: PennDOT Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass On I-81, Spilling Target Merch: PennDOT
Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass On I-81, Spilling Target Merch: PennDOT A tractor-trailer carrying merchandise for Target struck an overpass along Interstate 81 in Cumberland County on Friday morning, July 4, sending boxes spilling across the roadway and closing a stretch of the highway, officials said. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. when the big rig hit the Stoughstown Road bridge over I-81 northbound, PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler said in an update. The impact breached the right side of the trailer, scattering some of its load onto the interstate. The highway was closed between Exit 29 (Shippensburg) and Exit 37 (Newville). Although traffic was …
Commercial Vehicle Strikes Overpass On Route 17 In Goshen, Forces Closure Commercial Vehicle Strikes Overpass On Route 17 In Goshen, Forces Closure
Commercial Vehicle Strikes Overpass On Route 17 In Goshen, Forces Closure Traffic came to a halt in Orange County Thursday afternoon, July 3, after a commercial vehicle struck an overpass on Route 17, forcing a full eastbound closure.  According to an announcement by New York State Police at around 4 p.m., the crash happened on Thursday when the vehicle hit the Greenwich Avenue overpass on Route 17 eastbound near Exit 124 in Goshen.  All eastbound lanes of Route 17 were shut down, and traffic is being diverted at Exit 122A. Greenwich Avenue has also been closed, with detours currently in place. Drivers are urged to avoid the area, expect delays, and use…
Police ID Second Victim In Double-Fatal Oxon Hill Rollover Crash Police ID Second Victim In Double-Fatal Oxon Hill Rollover Crash
Police ID Second Victim In Double-Fatal Oxon Hill Rollover Crash A high-speed crash in Maryland left two people dead and sent two others to the hospital with critical injuries. The single-vehicle wreck happened just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, in the northbound lanes of Indian Head Highway near the Kerby Hill Road exit in Oxon Hill, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. District resident Ursula Churn, 70, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second passenger, identified as Leslie Bussey on Thursday, July 3, was rushed to an area hospital, where she died from her injuries. I lost my auntie last night. I love you to death. L…
EXCLUSIVE: Motorcyclist, 25, Critical After Driver Turns Into His Path On Bergen Tpk, Cops Say EXCLUSIVE: Motorcyclist, 25, Critical After Driver Turns Into His Path On Bergen Tpk, Cops Say
Exclusive: Motorcyclist, 25, Critical After Driver Turns Into His Path On Bergen Tpk, Cops Say A 25-year-old Moonachie man was critically injured when a driver made a left turn across a double yellow line and into the path of his motorcycle on Bergen Turnpike in Little Ferry, police said. The crash happened when a 2013 Toyota wagon heading north on Bergen Turnpike attempted to make a left turn into the driveway of Early Bird Laundromat at approximately 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, according to Little Ferry Police Chief James Walters. The Toyota then struck the southbound motorcyclist, who was rushed to  Hackensack University Medical Center, where he was listed in critical co…
Tow Truck Driver, 24, Killed Helping Motorist On I-287; Company Outraged: ‘Slow The F— Down’ Tow Truck Driver, 24, Killed Helping Motorist On I-287; Company Outraged: ‘Slow The F— Down’
Tow Truck Driver, 24, Killed Helping Motorist On I-287; Company Outraged: ‘Slow The F— Down’ A young tow truck operator was killed while helping a stranded driver on Interstate 287 in Morris County, New Jersey State Police said. Daniel "DJ" Ortiz, 24, of Hopatcong, was working on the right shoulder of I-287 southbound at milepost 31.4 in Harding Township when he was struck around 11:42 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. According to a preliminary investigation, Ortiz had been recovering a disabled Honda with a Ram tow truck when a Jeep SUV entered the shoulder and struck the Ram, the Honda, and Ortiz, Lebron said. Ortiz sustained serious injuries and was taken to a …