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Three Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs
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Three Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on SR 87 Near Fountain Hills
A wrong-way crash on northbound SR 87 near Shea Boulevard in Fountain Hills, AZ, left three people dead early Sunday morning. Both drivers involved survived but with serious injuries. The crash, which occurred during Memorial Day weekend, has prompted law enforcement to remind drivers to stay safe and avoid impaired driving. The investigation is ongoing.
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"CHP: Fatal Crash Involving LAFD Recruit Not Hit-and-Run"
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LAFD Recruit Killed in Non-Hit-and-Run Freeway Crash
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Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash on 101 Freeway Claims LAFD Recruit's Life
A multi-vehicle crash on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles resulted in the death of a Los Angeles Fire Department recruit firefighter who was rendering aid to one of the crash victims. The crash, which involved multiple vehicles and a sanitation truck carrying porta potties, occurred at Lankershim Boulevard in Studio City during the early morning rush hour. The northbound lanes were heavily impacted, with traffic backed up past Barham Boulevard, as authorities worked to investigate the cause of the collision.
Fatal Crash Shuts Down State Route 161 in Northeast Columbus
A fatal two-car collision on State Route 161 at the Sharon Woods Boulevard intersection in northeast Columbus has resulted in one person being pronounced dead at the scene. The victim remains unidentified, and no other injuries have been reported. State Route 161 is closed in both directions as authorities continue to process the crash, which occurred at around 5:45 a.m.
"11-Car Pileup on 101 Freeway Near Camarillo Leaves Over 15 Injured"
An apparent wrong-way driver caused an 11-car pileup on the 101 Freeway near Camarillo, resulting in more than 15 injuries. The California Highway Patrol responded to reports of the wrong-way driver, who quickly caused a crash by traveling southbound in the northbound lanes. Most of the injured declined transportation to a hospital, but two people in critical condition were extricated from their vehicles and taken for treatment. No update on their conditions was available, and it's unclear if drugs or alcohol were involved.
Alleged Wrong-Way Driver Causes Northbound 101 Freeway Crash in Camarillo
A wrong-way driver allegedly caused a multi-car crash on the 101 Freeway in Camarillo, leading to the closure of northbound lanes for several hours. The collision, involving at least eight cars, occurred shortly after midnight at Camarillo Springs Road. Several people were injured, but their conditions remain unknown. All northbound lanes were reopened by 4 a.m.
Wrong-Way Crashes Claim Lives of New Father, Teen, and High School Sophomore
A 67-year-old woman and a 16-year-old new father were identified as the victims of a fatal wrong-way collision on Interstate 5 in Chula Vista. Eileen Crawford, driving a Honda Civic, entered the southbound lanes and collided with a Dodge Challenger driven by Ryder Shoup, who attended Mar Vista High School. The cause of the crash is undetermined, and a toxicology report is pending. Both drivers died at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. The South Bay area has seen several wrong-way crashes in recent years, prompting safety measures such as LED signs and reflective pavement.
Wrong-Way Crash on I-5 Claims Lives of Two Teens
A 16-year-old boy, identified as Ryder Shoup, was killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 in Chula Vista, California. The collision occurred when a 67-year-old woman drove a Honda Civic in the wrong direction at high speeds and crashed into the teenager's Dodge Challenger, causing it to catch fire. Both drivers died from their injuries. Ryder Shoup was a 10th grade student at Mar Vista High School, and a GoFundMe has been set up for his family.
Multiple Crashes Cause Closure of I-75 in Butler County
A serious crash involving military vehicles has blocked I-75 at I-275 in Sharonville, Ohio, with the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirming serious injuries. Lanes are reopening but traffic remains restricted, with some cars being re-routed into northbound lanes causing closures. West Chester police will close the southbound I-75 ramp at Union Centre Boulevard, and alternate routes are advised as the time for the interstate to reopen remains unclear.
Tragic 405 Freeway Incidents: Infant Killed, Child Injured
A baby was killed and another child injured in a crash on the 405 Freeway in Culver City, with the California Highway Patrol launching a death investigation. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes near Centinela Avenue, and witnesses reported seeing two children on the freeway who had been hit by a car. The circumstances surrounding how the minors arrived on the freeway remain unknown, and authorities are seeking the public's assistance in the investigation.
Des Moines Man Dies in Motorcycle Collision with Jeep
Des Moines police are investigating the city's fourth traffic-related fatality of 2024, the third involving a motorcycle, after a crash between a motorcycle and a Jeep at an intersection. The rider, a 41-year-old man, was critically injured and later died at a local hospital. The preliminary investigation suggests a failure to yield and excessive speed may have contributed to the collision. This incident adds to the 58 traffic-related deaths in Iowa this year, 15 fewer than at the same point in 2023.
Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Teens in Western North Carolina
Two teenagers are dead and two others are hospitalized following a late-night crash on I-40 in Asheville involving six teens, with speed being a factor in the single-vehicle accident. The crash claimed the lives of Robert Fox, 19, and Sophia Gordan, 16, while Isabella Tarantelli, 18, and a 17-year-old minor are in critical condition. The driver and front-seat passenger sustained minor injuries, and the investigation is ongoing with no charges filed at this time.