A fiery multi-vehicle crash in west Phoenix resulted in the death of 21-year-old Jesus Martinez-Goana and left another person critically injured. Speed is believed to have been a factor in the collision, which occurred when Martinez-Goana's car, traveling at a high rate of speed, collided with an SUV making a turn, causing his vehicle to hit a tree and burst into flames. The crash is under investigation by authorities.
A fiery 12-truck crash occurred during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Daytona International Speedway, with Taylor Gray's truck going airborne and flipping after being hit by another vehicle. The wreck resulted in the 12th caution of the race, and Nick Sancez ultimately secured the victory. Despite saying he was "fine," Gray expressed frustration and questioned the actions of another driver involved in the crash. The Daytona 500 is set to take place on Sunday.
A fiery crash on State Route 8 in Macedonia, Ohio, has led to traffic disruptions expected to last through the week as cleanup and repairs are underway. The crash involved a tanker truck explosion, resulting in the closure of the south end of the State Route 8 bridge over Brandywine Creek. The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that the road repairs are weather-dependent and are estimated to be completed by the end of the week. Motorists are advised to follow detour routes while cleanup and repair work continues.
A tanker truck lost control and went over a bridge, bursting into flames on State Route 8 in Macedonia, resulting in the driver's death. The crash caused the closure of State Route 8 in both directions, with diesel from the tanker flowing into a nearby river and Brandywine Creek. The Environmental Protection Agency is working to assess and clear the scene, and the bridge will remain closed until inspected for safety. Drivers are advised to avoid the area, and the crash is under investigation by the Summit Metro Crash Team.
A tanker truck driver died in a fiery crash in Summit County, Ohio, after losing control while trying to merge onto Interstate 271, causing the truck to go over a bridge, land on northbound lanes, and burst into flames. The driver has not been publicly identified, and the crash is under investigation. Multiple fire departments and the Summit County HAZMAT team responded to the scene, and the area has since been reopened after safety inspections.
A fourth person has died following a fiery crash outside the Kodak Center in Rochester, New York, on New Year's Day, bringing the death toll to four. The crash involved an SUV filled with gasoline canisters that crashed into an Uber vehicle, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The suspect, Michael Avery, also died in the crash. Investigators are still searching for a motive and potential co-conspirators, and are asking for anyone with information to come forward.
A fiery crash on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire resulted in several hundred rounds of ammunition detonating before firefighters arrived to contain the blaze, which shut down several lanes of travel. The vehicle was reported to be driven erratically before hitting a concrete barrier, bouncing across all lanes of traffic, and colliding with another vehicle. All three occupants escaped, with one sustaining significant injuries and another being arrested on warrants. No injuries were reported for the occupant of the other vehicle.
Three people have died in a fiery crash on the Maine Turnpike in Portland caused by a wrong-way driver. The driver first hit a pickup truck before colliding head-on with a Toyota Rav4, resulting in both vehicles catching fire. The driver of the Rav4 and the driver and passenger of the wrong-way vehicle died at the scene. The crash is under investigation.
The northbound lanes of I-95 in Portland, Maine were temporarily closed between exits 45 and 47 due to a fiery crash involving at least one vehicle. Video footage showed flames coming from the vehicle, and there are reports that another vehicle may have been involved. The lanes have since been reopened, and there is no information yet on any injuries.
Three people were injured, including the suspect, in a violent and fiery crash at the end of a high-speed chase in Long Beach. The suspect, driving a stolen Dodge Charger, collided with a white truck at an intersection, causing both vehicles to hit a traffic pole. The victim suffered serious injuries and is in the intensive care unit, while the suspect sustained a fractured ankle and was taken into custody after being released from the hospital.
Six people, including three students, were killed in a fiery bus crash on I-70 in Licking County, Ohio. The crash involved a charter bus, two commercial vehicles, and two passenger vehicles. At least three vehicles caught fire. Fifteen students and the bus driver were taken to hospitals, while the driver of one commercial vehicle and a passenger from a passenger vehicle were also hospitalized. The National Transportation Safety Board will conduct a safety investigation into the crash.
Two people have died and another person has been injured in a fiery crash involving a tanker truck and multiple vehicles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Worcester Township, Montgomery County. The crash has resulted in the closure of all lanes between the Mid-County and Lansdale exits, with officials expecting an extended closure. The cause of the crash is currently unknown.
An unidentified driver was killed in a fiery crash in south Fort Collins when their Mini Cooper hit a traffic light pole at the intersection of Lemay Avenue and Harmony Road. The car caught fire, and despite the efforts of good Samaritans, the driver was unable to be rescued. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police.
Three people were killed and three others were injured in a four-vehicle crash in the Lower Valley near the Ysleta port of entry in El Paso, Texas. Witnesses saw a person being apprehended at the scene, but there is no information yet on their connection to the crash. The Texas Department of Transportation has closed all lanes in the area, including the port of entry to Juarez.
Four teenagers who were killed in a fiery crash in Prince George's County have been identified as occupants of a vehicle that had been taken in a carjacking. The driver, Marquay Swann, 14, and passengers Serenity Sellman, 15, Zyshaun Cuffey, 15, and Dartreal Byers, 17, were killed when the stolen vehicle crashed into a tree. The severity of their burn injuries delayed the confirmation of their identities. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and it is unclear if the teens were connected to the carjacking.
