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"Deadly Snowy Sunday: Over 300 Crashes, 1 Fatality in Burnsville"
A fatal crash occurred in Burnsville, Minnesota, as snowy conditions led to 328 reported crashes, 220 spinouts, and 10 jackknifed semis across the Twin Cities metro area. The crash resulted in the death of a 51-year-old woman after her SUV went off the road and hit a tree near the I-35 split. While the incident report noted slippery roads, the definitive cause of the crash is still under investigation. Snow is expected to continue falling overnight before transitioning to rain on Monday.
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Multiple Fatal Crashes Temporarily Close I-75/I-71 in Boone County, NKY
Two fatal crashes on northbound I-75 in Boone County, Kentucky, resulted in the closure of the highway for several hours. The crashes occurred near the Richwood Road exit and the Mary Grubbs Highway exit, with at least one fatality reported in each incident. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet closed all northbound lanes of I-71/75, and drivers were advised to find alternate routes or exit at the Walton exit. No further details on the number of people involved or the extent of injuries were provided.
Multiple Fatal Crashes Force Closure and Reopening of I-75/I-71 in NKY
Two fatal crashes have occurred on I-75/I-71 in Boone County, Kentucky, near the Richwood Road exit and Walton, resulting in the closure of the northbound lanes. Multiple vehicles were involved in the second crash, and authorities anticipate a prolonged closure. Residents are advised to avoid northbound I-75/I-71.
Deadly Overnight Crashes Claim Multiple Pedestrian Lives, Medic Reports
Multiple deadly car crashes involving pedestrians occurred in Charlotte, North Carolina, with one happening on Brookshire Freeway and another on Interstate 85 North. One person died at each scene, and further details are being investigated.
Fatal Pedestrian Crashes Claim Lives in Portland on Saturday
Two pedestrians were killed in separate crashes in Portland on Saturday, bringing the total number of traffic deaths in the city this year to 53. In one incident, a minivan struck and killed a pedestrian before colliding with a utility pole, leaving the driver with life-threatening injuries. In another hit-and-run incident, a pedestrian died at a downtown location, and the driver fled the scene. Police are urging anyone with information about either crash to come forward.
Multiple Motorcycle Crashes Leave Trail of Injuries and Fatalities in Springfield and Surrounding Areas
A motorcyclist died and two others were injured in a crash in Springfield, Missouri. The motorcyclist, identified as 27-year-old Wayne Szenes, was riding with a female passenger when an 18-year-old driver pulled out of a parking lot and collided with them. The female passenger suffered life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the car sustained moderate injuries. This marks the 23rd fatal car crash in Springfield in 2023. The crash was part of a busy day for the Springfield Police Department, with a total of 19 crashes reported within an 11-hour span. Authorities urge drivers to limit distractions and obey speed limits, especially in construction zones.
Fatal Pedestrian Collisions Shake Fort Collins and Calvert County
A man was fatally struck while crossing College Avenue in Fort Collins. The pedestrian, who was not in a crosswalk and wearing dark-colored clothing, was hit by a southbound Chevrolet work van. This is the second pedestrian death in Fort Collins and third in Larimer County this year. Authorities are asking businesses in the area for surveillance footage of the incident. Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise in Colorado, with the fall and winter months being the most dangerous for pedestrians due to shorter days and longer nights.
Serious Injuries Reported in NE Portland Crash
A crash at Northeast Killingsworth Street and Cully Boulevard in Portland has left one person with life-threatening injuries. The details of the crash and the extent of the injuries are unclear at this time. The driver involved in the crash is cooperating with the police. This incident marks the second major crash of the day, with a roll-over crash in South Portland earlier resulting in the death of the driver. So far this year, 31 occupants of cars have died in crashes in Portland, the same number as in all of 2022, and 16 pedestrians have been struck and killed. Police are urging anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
Multiple Fatal Crashes on Major Highways Near Vancouver and Clark County
Two drivers were killed in a wrong way crash on I-5 in Clark County, Washington. The collision occurred when a car traveling south in the northbound lanes collided head-on with a car going north. The identities of the drivers have not been released, and the incident is currently under investigation.
Multiple Crashes in Colorado Springs Leave Several Injured and Prompt Road Closures
Three separate crashes occurred on southbound I-25 in Colorado after vehicles hit an elk, resulting in one person being airlifted to the hospital. The highway was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Claims Life in San Jose Willow Glen Neighborhood
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood, marking the city's 37th fatal traffic collision and 22nd pedestrian victim this year. This incident follows another fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in the Rose Glen neighborhood just a week prior. Authorities have not released the names of the victims.