Malachi Brown, one of the drivers involved in the fatal 2023 construction zone accident that resulted in the deaths of six workers, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison as part of a plea deal. The judge agreed to the deal, which also includes three years of supervised probation and 40 hours of community service. Brown faced up to 60 years in prison but accepted the plea deal for a significantly reduced jail time, and he waived credit for time spent in jail and on home detention.
A 75-year-old man died in a one-vehicle crash after driving through a closed construction zone on southbound I-75 in Oakland County, Michigan. The section of the freeway was closed for roadwork, and the man drove his vehicle through a section of road that was missing a portion of the concrete, resulting in a one-and-a-half foot drop off. The man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
A controlled burn in a construction zone in Greenville County, South Carolina, caused flames to blaze early Friday morning. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene and sprayed water around the edges of the fire to prevent it from spreading. No structures were on fire, as the controlled burn was taking place in an area under construction for a new subdivision. Controlled burns are not allowed in city limits, and the incident is currently under investigation. No injuries were reported, and there is no danger to the public.
A driver died after speeding in closed lanes of a construction zone on southbound I-75 near Detroit, hitting a backhoe and another vehicle. The driver lost control while attempting to pass a car in the left lane, entered the right ditch, and struck a tree. The at-fault driver's identity is still unknown, and it is unclear if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. The worker operating the backhoe and the driver of the second vehicle were unharmed.
A driver was killed in Oakland County, Michigan, after speeding into a construction zone, attempting to pass another car by using closed lanes, and colliding with a backhoe. The driver lost control, crashed into the car in the left lane, and ultimately struck a tree in the right ditch. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and died in the crash. A dog in the car was also injured. The worker operating the backhoe and the driver of the other car were unharmed. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear if drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident.
A speeding driver died after crashing into a backhoe and another vehicle in a construction zone on I-75 in Oakland County, Michigan. The driver attempted to pass another vehicle in a closed lane but lost control, hitting the backhoe and the other vehicle before crashing into a tree. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was killed on impact, while a dog in the vehicle was injured. The driver of the other vehicle and the backhoe operator were unharmed. The identity of the at-fault driver and the involvement of drugs or alcohol have not been determined.
A 16-year-old teenager, Alexander Robinson, has died after being struck by a hit-and-run semi truck while walking in a construction zone along southbound I-29 in Kansas City. The driver of the truck did not stop and Robinson was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Police have not released any additional information about the semi truck driver involved in the crash.
Both drivers involved in the fatal crash on I-695 that killed six construction workers are facing charges, including multiple counts of manslaughter, reckless driving, and other charges. Melachi Brown has been arrested and is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center, while Lisa Lea is facing an additional charge of driving while impaired and is currently being searched for. Both drivers are facing six counts of felony negligent manslaughter, six counts of death of a vulnerable person, and numerous traffic violations.
A hit-and-run incident occurred on the eastbound side of Interstate 40 near Jones Sausage Road in Wake County, resulting in the closure of all lanes. The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended with the help of a K9 search. The condition of the victim is unknown, and the driver's identity has not been released.
Six highway workers were killed when a driver lost control of her car and plowed into a construction zone on a Baltimore highway. The crash took place when two cars collided along Interstate 695 in Baltimore County. The construction workers were actively working along the left shoulder of the highway when the crash occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board said in a tweet that it is sending investigators to the scene. No charges have been filed as of Thursday afternoon.
Six highway workers were killed in a traffic accident in a construction zone on Interstate 695 in Woodlawn, Maryland. The accident occurred when a driver attempted to change lanes and hit another vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and crash into the work zone. The driver survived and is being treated at a trauma center. The National Transportation Safety Board is sending investigators to work with state police on the investigation.
Six people were killed and multiple construction workers were injured after a driver crashed a vehicle into a construction zone near Baltimore, Maryland. The driver was taken to a trauma center for medical treatment, and police believe a second vehicle may have been involved in the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board is sending investigators to work with the state police on the investigation.
