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Kansas City police have identified the victims of a fatal wrong-way crash on I-435 as 60-year-old Alphonso Duke Carroll, an innocent driver, and 29-year-old suspect Ollie Coldiron. Coldiron, who was involved in a series of armed robberies at gas stations, was being pursued by police when he drove the wrong way on the interstate, leading to the crash that ended the chase and resulted in both deaths.
A new video has emerged showing the fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 435 in Kansas City, where robbery suspect Ollie L. Coldiron, fleeing from police, collided with Alphonso Carroll's vehicle, resulting in both drivers' deaths. The crash occurred after Coldiron was identified by police as the suspect in three robberies and began driving south in the northbound lanes, prompting police to pull back from the pursuit. The violent impact was captured by a Scout camera and later by News Chopper 9, showing the aftermath of the collision.
In South Los Angeles, a 1-year-old girl is in critical condition after a New Year's Eve crash that killed her parents and sister. The family's car was hit by a speeding driver who ran a stop sign while fleeing from an earlier hit-and-run. The driver, 22-year-old Issac Jordan Kahari, is hospitalized and may face murder charges. The toddler, Hanna Sofia Cortes Bernal, shows signs of recovery despite initial doubts about her survival. The community is mourning, and police are investigating, including awaiting a toxicology report on Kahari.
In South Los Angeles, a family was struck by a hit-and-run driver on New Year's Eve, resulting in the deaths of three family members and leaving a toddler in critical condition. The family, who had moved from Colombia to Los Angeles a year prior, was hit by a speeding SUV whose driver was fleeing from an earlier crash. The father died on impact, while the mother and one daughter succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. The surviving toddler is showing signs of improvement. The 22-year-old suspect has been apprehended, and alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash.
In the early hours of New Year's Day, a driver in Manhattan caused a multi-vehicle crash that injured nine people, including an NYPD officer and six pedestrians. The incident occurred near Times Square, where New Year's Eve celebrations had taken place. The driver, who was involved in a dispute, fled the scene and hit several cars, a food truck, and people, before being apprehended by police. All injured parties are in stable condition, and charges are pending against the driver.
On New Year's Eve, a 44-year-old male driver being pursued by NYPD officers crashed into a crowd near Madison Square Garden, injuring nine people, including three police officers. The incident occurred shortly after the Times Square ball drop celebration. The driver is now in custody, and the area around West 34th Street and 9th Avenue was cordoned off as police investigated the scene. Despite heightened security measures, this incident followed a previous New Year's Eve attack in 2022.
In Clackamas County, Oregon, a three-car crash on Highway 224 resulted in two fatalities. The driver, Fullington William Frazer III, is facing charges including DUII and manslaughter after allegedly running a red light and causing the collision. The crash led to the deaths of Fleetwood Mars Mozee and Mitchell Scott Barr, while the occupants of the third vehicle involved were unharmed. The incident caused significant traffic disruption for several hours.
Early Saturday morning, a Mercedes sedan crashed into a house in Southeast Portland, with the driver and three passengers fleeing the scene. The resident, who was asleep at the time, was unharmed. Police are investigating the incident, and the suspects remain at large.
In Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, a car crash resulted in the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child, and injured multiple other pedestrians. The incident occurred near a cemetery and involved the vehicle hitting two parked cars before striking the pedestrians. A physical altercation followed the crash, and the incident is currently under investigation by the police.
Donna Arruda, 68, succumbed to her injuries following a wrong-way crash on Christmas night on Route 6 in Somerset, Massachusetts, which had already claimed the lives of her husband, Floriano Arruda, 73, and grandson, Jacoby Arruda, 15. The alleged drunk driver, Adam M. Gauthier, faces new charges in addition to manslaughter and DUI-related counts. Gauthier, who is held on $100,000 bail, was driving a Land Rover SUV that collided head-on with the Arrudas' Infiniti QX50 SUV and a Honda Accord, injuring two other women who are expected to survive.
Donna Arruda, 68, has become the third fatality from a Christmas night crash in Somerset after an alleged drunk driver, Adam Gauthier, collided with her family's vehicle while driving the wrong way. Her husband, Floriano, and grandson, Jacoby, also died due to the crash. Gauthier faces additional charges including manslaughter while operating under the influence. The crash, which involved a third vehicle with minor injuries to its occupants, is still under investigation.