All articles tagged with #fatal collision
Nigerian police charged Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode with causing death by dangerous driving after a crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that injured British boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two of his friends, with the case scheduled for January 20.
Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez was arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run at Grapevine Lake that resulted in the death of 18-year-old kayaker Ava Renee Moore. The incident involved a personal watercraft and occurred on May 25, 2025. More details are expected to be released soon.
A domestic violence and kidnapping suspect, fleeing from Snohomish County deputies, caused a deadly wrong-way crash on State Route 525 in Lynnwood, resulting in the death of an 83-year-old woman. The suspect drove the wrong way on the highway, leading to a fatal collision, and it is unclear at this time if the suspect was the person who died in the crash. All lanes of SR 525 were closed for over eight hours while the Washington State Patrol investigated the scene, and the WSP is currently handling the investigation.
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.
A truck driver has been charged with criminally negligent homicide following a fatal collision involving a school bus in Texas, which resulted in the deaths of a 5-year-old boy and a man. The driver, Jerry Hernandez, admitted to smoking marijuana and consuming cocaine before the crash. The incident occurred on a rural highway outside Austin, and the bus was carrying more than 40 pre-K students returning from a zoo field trip. The crash remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed the vehicles' speeds at the time of the collision.
Three children and two adults died in a tragic collision between a school bus and a tractor-trailer in western Illinois. The vehicles were engulfed in flames, and there were no survivors. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the names of those killed have not been publicly released. The small community of Schuyler County, where the crash occurred, is deeply affected by the loss, and authorities have closed the road for an extended period as they continue to investigate the incident.
A school bus and a semi-truck collided on U.S. Route 24 in Rushville, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of three children, two adults, and both drivers. The vehicles erupted into flames after the crash, and preliminary reports suggest the bus crossed into oncoming lanes for an "unknown reason." The school district confirmed the loss of staff and students and canceled school for two days, while authorities continue to investigate the tragic incident.
A small plane, which had lost both its engines, crashed into a vehicle on a Florida interstate, resulting in a fiery explosion and the deaths of at least two people. The private jet, traveling from Ohio to Florida, was attempting an emergency landing when it collided with a car, causing a closure of Interstate 75. Federal officials are investigating the crash, which marks at least the second small plane crash in Florida in two weeks.
A woman was killed and her husband and daughter seriously injured when a car collided with a protest barricade set up by French farmers demonstrating for better pay and against excessive regulation and mounting costs. The fatal crash in southwest France has added a tragic turn to the growing protest movement, prompting an outpouring of emotion in parliament and calls for concrete solutions from President Emmanuel Macron's government.
A Pennsylvania woman died in a fatal collision on I-795 in Maryland after two vehicles collided in the southbound lanes and traveled into the northbound lanes. The woman's vehicle crashed head-on into one of the vehicles involved in the initial collision. The northbound lanes of I-795 were closed for four hours as authorities investigated the incident. The Maryland State Police Crash Team will submit its findings to the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office for potential charges.
A suspected migrant smuggler and seven others, including two innocent Americans, were killed in a collision on a highway in Batesville, Texas. The suspected smuggler's car, which had been evading arrest, collided with an SUV in a no-passing zone, causing the vehicles to burst into flames. The deceased included individuals from Honduras, and the investigation is ongoing. This incident highlights the ongoing border crisis and the dangers associated with migrant smuggling. The number of migrants heading north in search of a better life has been increasing, leading to tragic consequences for both migrants and American citizens.
A pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a hit-and-run collision involving a stolen car in San Jose. The woman was driving when her vehicle collided with the stolen car, and two men who occupied the stolen car fled the scene on foot. The woman was taken to the hospital but later pronounced dead. Despite efforts to save the baby through an emergency C-section, the child also died. The incident marks the city's 42nd fatal collision and the 43rd traffic death of 2023.
A school crossing guard in Queens, identified as Krystyna Naprawa, was fatally struck by a dump truck while on duty. The incident occurred at an intersection when the truck made a right turn, hitting Naprawa who was standing in a crosswalk. This marks the third incident involving a guard being struck by a vehicle in recent months. The crossing guard, who had been serving since 2010, was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck operator remained at the scene and is not currently facing charges.
Tucson Police are investigating a fatal vehicle collision involving a female pedestrian on E. Speedway Blvd., resulting in the closure of the road between N. Richey Blvd. & N. Alvernon Way. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find an alternate route.
A man riding a mobility scooter was struck and killed by a car in San Jose while crossing a street outside of a marked crosswalk. This incident marks the 36th fatal collision and 37th traffic death in the city this year, as well as the 21st pedestrian death. Another pedestrian was also struck and killed in a separate incident on Monday.