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Ford recalls over 624,000 vehicles due to issues with seatbelt corrosion in 2015-2017 Mustangs and rearview camera display problems in 2020-2022 trucks, with repairs provided free of charge.
A head-on collision on a two-lane highway in Madera County resulted in eight fatalities, with the sole survivor sustaining major injuries. The crash involved a Chevrolet pickup truck and a 1990s GMC Safari carrying eight people, many of whom were not wearing seatbelts. The California Highway Patrol described it as the worst crash in the spokesman's 20-year career, emphasizing the importance of seatbelt usage. The Mexican consulate and family members were present at the scene, and the highway remained closed as authorities investigated the incident.
Three relatives, including two adults not wearing seatbelts, were killed when their SUV experienced a tire blowout and crashed into a tree on I-680 near Pleasanton. Five others, including infants, were injured in the accident. The family was en route to say goodbye to their dying matriarch when the tragedy occurred. The cause of the tire blowout is being investigated, and the community is being asked to help with funeral expenses.
Over the Fourth of July weekend, 68 people were killed in crashes on California highways, with nearly half of the victims not wearing seatbelts, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). During the Maximum Enforcement Period, which lasted from Friday through the holiday, CHP officers issued 9,700 speeding citations and made 1,224 DUI arrests. CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee expressed concern over the preventable deaths and emphasized the need for continued efforts to improve traffic safety. The next Maximum Enforcement Period is scheduled for Labor Day weekend in September. Drivers are urged to prioritize seatbelt use, obey speed limits, and avoid driving under the influence.
The bride and groom, Mitchell Gaffney and Madeleine Edsell, have released their first statement since the bus crash that killed 10 of their wedding guests, thanking the community for their support and asking for privacy while they grieve. Gaffney's parents have called for seatbelts to be made compulsory on buses, and the Singleton Roosters Australian Football Club, which lost seven members in the crash, has asked for privacy as they continue to grieve. The club has raised over $80,000 for families affected by the crash. The bus driver has been charged with 10 counts of dangerous driving occasioning death and one count of negligent driving.
The bus driver responsible for a crash that killed 10 wedding guests and injured 25 others in Australia's Hunter Valley wine region has been denied bail. Brett Andrew Button was charged with 10 counts of dangerous driving and one count of negligent driving. Police allege that Button was driving too fast in heavy fog when the bus rolled on its side and hit a guard rail. The tragedy has sparked debate about Australia's seatbelt laws and whether there should be national rules.
The bus driver responsible for a crash that killed 10 wedding guests and injured 25 others in Australia's Hunter Valley wine region has been denied bail. Brett Andrew Button was charged with 10 counts of dangerous driving and one count of negligent driving. Police allege that Button was driving too fast in heavy fog when the bus rolled on its side and hit a guard rail. The tragedy has sparked debate about Australia's seatbelt laws and whether there should be national rules.
Two adults have been identified as victims of a car crash that killed four little girls in Tennessee. The crash occurred when a BMW and Toyota Camry collided on Interstate 24. The Toyota flipped during the crash, and the children and adults were ejected from the vehicle. Only one passenger was wearing a seatbelt. The cause of the collision is unknown.
Honda is recalling 448,613 vehicles in the United States, including CR-V, Accord, Odyssey, and Acura RDX models, due to a faulty seatbelt issue. The driver and front passenger seatbelt may not latch correctly due to interference between the buckle channel and the release button. Honda has received 301 warranty claims over the issue but is unaware of any injury or deaths. Impacted owners will be contacted by mail on April 17 for a free seat belt buckle assembly replacement.