All articles tagged with #fatal injuries
One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale after a section of a crane fell from a high-rise building during construction, damaging vehicles on a nearby bridge. The construction worker fell with the crane section, causing fatal injuries, while the crane itself remained secured to the building. The cause of the incident is under investigation by OSHA and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.
A Detroit father of six, Harold Phillips, died days after being mauled by three dogs while walking home from a bus stop. Despite having his arm amputated and undergoing multiple transfusions, he succumbed to his injuries. City officials stated that the attack could have been prevented if the dogs' owners had followed the ordinance, which limits the number of dogs per residence to two. The owners of the dogs received fines, and the family plans to sue the city of Detroit and the dogs' owner.
A man in Stafford Township, New Jersey, has died from severe burns sustained in a house explosion. The explosion, which originated from the bedroom, was caused by the release of propane from a tank to an open flame. The surrounding homes were evacuated, and the house has been deemed unlivable. The specific details of the explosion are still under investigation.
The number of children dying from guns and drugs has increased significantly in the past decade, surpassing car crashes as the leading cause of death. While nonfatal injuries have decreased, fatal injuries have risen due to gun injuries and drug-related deaths. Experts emphasize the need for better access to mental health services and strategies to prevent easy access to guns and drugs. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental health crisis among children, leading to an increase in self-harm injuries. Easy access to firearms and inadequate safe storage practices contribute to the rising child mortality rate. Community-based organizations are implementing programs to address these issues and provide support to children and families.
An 18-year-old male was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Alpine Road in Rockford, Illinois. The driver lost control, struck a culvert, and flipped several times, resulting in fatal injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
A minor has died from injuries sustained in a crash involving a Chevy Malibu and a school bus from the Circle school district in Towanda, Kansas. The school bus failed to yield the right of way, resulting in a collision with the Malibu. The driver of the Malibu was seriously injured, while the passenger was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later pronounced deceased. The accident is under investigation. No injuries were reported among the 14 children on the bus.
A car crashed into Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, resulting in the death of a 37-year-old woman and serious injuries to a 25-year-old woman. The sedan was traveling east on North Ave. when it failed to negotiate a curve at North 3rd St. The incident is currently under investigation.
A motorcycle crash on Interstate 84 Westbound in Farmington, Connecticut, resulted in fatal injuries. The crash occurred around 6 p.m. and led to the closure of the highway between Exits 37 and 36 for several hours. The Connecticut State Police, along with the C.A.R.S. Unit and the Connecticut Department of Transportation, are investigating the collision.
A family of four died in a car accident after crashing into a tractor trailer on I-95 in Connecticut. The driver of the trailer was uninjured. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
A man who was pet sitting for a family member was attacked by four American Pit Bull Terriers in Brooklyn Center, resulting in fatal injuries. The dogs were staying at the home for the day and did not belong to the residents. The dogs have been quarantined, and a dangerous dog process and investigation are underway.
A 62-year-old woman in Florida died after being run over by her own vehicle in Sumter County. She hit a parked car while backing out of her driveway and stepped out to look at the damage. The vehicle rolled back and over her, causing fatal injuries.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that the death of a passenger on a private jet earlier this month was not caused by weather turbulence. The aircraft experienced a force about four times the pull of gravity when the pilots disabled a setting that is used to stabilize the aircraft. The violent movements resulted in fatal injuries to a passenger, who was identified as Dana Hyde, a former Obama administration White House official. The report does not specify whether Hyde was seated or wearing a seatbelt at the time.