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Floodwaters in Tennessee caused cars to become submerged on a Chattanooga interstate, leading to road closures and tragic fatalities due to a fallen tree amid record-breaking rainfall, with more storms expected to continue in the region.
Thousands of visitors to northern New England experienced up to 12 hours of heavy traffic after the total solar eclipse, with bumper-to-bumper conditions on interstates and secondary roads. New Hampshire, Maine, and other states saw slow-moving post-eclipse traffic, prompting state officials to advise patience and even suggesting that visitors stay longer to enjoy the area.
A Georgia woman, Taylon Nichelle Celestine, allegedly shot two drivers on a Florida interstate, claiming she was directed by God in relation to the solar eclipse. She was arrested and booked on charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery, and improper discharge of a firearm. An AR-15 rifle and a 9 mm handgun were recovered from her vehicle. The drivers were wounded but survived, and Celestine was taken into custody.
A woman from Georgia, Taylon Nichelle Celestine, was arrested and charged with attempted murder after shooting two drivers on Interstate 10 in Florida, claiming that God directed her to do so because of the solar eclipse. She fired at passing cars, injuring one driver in the arm and another in the neck, before being stopped by troopers and found with an AR-15 rifle and 9mm handgun.
Following the total solar eclipse in northern Vermont, heavy southbound traffic congestion was reported on interstates and other roads as visitors left the state, causing backups in various towns and cities. Vermont Emergency Management advised travelers to be patient and avoid using breakdown lanes to allow emergency traffic to pass through.
The upcoming solar eclipse is expected to cause major traffic jams on at least 30 interstates as millions of people travel to the path of totality across 15 states from Texas to Maine. States like Ohio, Arkansas, and Texas are anticipating hundreds of thousands to millions of visitors, prompting the FHWA to advise travelers to plan ahead and stay longer to avoid heavy traffic. The Canadian side of Niagara Falls has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of up to 1 million visitors. With the eclipse set to occur on April 8, travelers are urged to prepare for potential traffic nightmares and plan their trips accordingly.
A 23-year-old man, identified as Dakota Michael Collin-Harris, died in a motorcycle crash on Fort Washington Way in downtown Cincinnati. He lost control of his motorcycle on the southbound I-71 ramp, fell off the overpass, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Excessive speed is being investigated as a contributing factor, but he was wearing a helmet.
Dramatic video captures three survivors fleeing from a deadly plane crash on a Florida interstate, with the jet bursting into flames and killing two others. The Bombardier Challenger 600 jet, carrying five people, lost both engines while attempting to land at Naples airport. The pilots, Edward Daniel Murphy and Ian Frederick Hofmann, were killed, while three survivors, including crew member Sydney Ann Bosmans, were taken to a local hospital. The plane had departed from Ohio State University and was operated by Hop-a-Jet Worldwide Charter based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A 19-year-old teenager died in a head-on crash on I-24 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, after her Nissan Altima crossed over the median and struck another vehicle. The crash closed the westbound side of the interstate and resulted in injuries to the other driver. The interstate reopened to westbound travel after the investigation.
A 19-year-old teenager died in a head-on crash on I-24 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, after her Nissan Altima crossed over the median and struck another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle, 50-year-old Joe Hale, sustained injuries. The interstate was closed for investigation and reopened to westbound travel at 8:25 a.m.
Several major bridges and roads in Louisiana, including parts of I-10, I-110, and other major roads, have been closed due to icy road conditions and winter weather. Drivers are urged to stay off the roadways and exercise caution if travel is necessary, while the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) continues to monitor and treat the roads for safety.
A reported abduction led to a fatal crash on I-75 northbound in Cincinnati, as the suspect allegedly involved in the abduction was struck and killed while crossing the interstate after evading officers. The suspect, a 34-year-old male, was hit by an unknown vehicle that did not remain at the scene.
A motorist struck and killed a cougar on Interstate 394 near Highway 100 in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The incident occurred days after a cougar was spotted in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis. Conservation officials believe the cougar may have traveled from the Western Dakotas or Northwestern Nebraska, as there is no established population of the animal in Minnesota. Cougars are rarely seen in the state, with only 77 verified sightings since 2004. If encountering a cougar, individuals are advised to make themselves appear larger and speak loudly and firmly to scare them off, without shooting the animal as they are a protected species.
The Iowa Department of Transportation released a video showing a scary crash on Interstate 380, where a car merging into the left lane caused a collision with a truck, resulting in damage to a trailer and a Highway Helper vehicle. Although there were no serious injuries, the incident serves as a reminder for drivers to be cautious when moving over for stopped vehicles and to be aware of their surroundings on the road. Iowa law requires drivers to make a lane change or reduce speed when approaching a stationary vehicle with flashing lights.
A shooting incident occurred on the interstate in Omaha, Nebraska, when a naked man with a gun fired shots at a motorist. The victim, who was hit above the chest, is in serious condition but expected to recover. The suspect, a man in his early 30s, was apprehended and is believed to have had a mental health episode. The situation is now secure, and there is no threat to the public. Traffic restrictions are in place as authorities investigate the incident.