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local-news1 year ago

Grosse Pointe Mother Cleared of Charges in Son's Fatal Crash

The mother of a 16-year-old driver involved in a fatal crash in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, will not face charges, despite requests from the victim's parents. The crash, which occurred in November 2023, resulted in the death of 18-year-old Flynn Michael MacKrell. The driver, who was speeding at over 100 mph, has been charged with second-degree murder. Prosecutors determined the mother took reasonable steps to control her son's driving behavior, and thus, no charges will be filed against her.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|
#car-crash#grosse-pointe#legal-decision
crime-and-justice1 year ago

Teen in Renton fatal crash pleads not guilty from hospital, sparking safety concerns at intersection

Chase Jones, the 18-year-old accused in a high-speed Renton crash that resulted in the deaths of three children and a mother, pleaded not guilty from his hospital bed. Facing multiple charges including vehicular homicide, the families of the victims expressed forgiveness but emphasized the need for accountability. Jones, who has a history of high-speed crashes, is recovering from the incident and will be held on $100,000 bail, with restrictions on driving if released.

via KIRO Seattle|
#court-proceedings#crime-and-justice#high-speed-crash
crime2 years ago

Teen Driver Arrested for Intentionally Hitting Officer on I-270: Mug Shot Revealed

Frederick Raphael Mayorga, a 19-year-old man, has been arrested after intentionally striking a police officer along a Maryland highway in an attempt to provoke a chase. The officer, Sgt. Patrick Kepp, was left partially paralyzed and in critical condition. Mayorga had been monitored by police earlier that morning for reckless driving and had a history of provoking officers into chasing him. He now faces multiple traffic-related charges, including attempted first-degree murder.

via FOX 5 DC|
#arrest#crime#i-270
crime2 years ago

Teen Driver Arrested for Deadly Hit-and-Run Spree in Huntington Beach

A teenage driver has been arrested in Huntington Beach, California, after a series of intentional hit-and-run incidents that left one bicyclist dead and two injured. The suspect, whose identity and age have not been disclosed, has been booked with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of homicide. The motive behind the crashes remains unknown, but investigators believe they were intentional. The teenager is currently in custody at Orange County Juvenile Hall.

via CBS News|
#california#crime#hit-and-run
crime2 years ago

Teen Charged with Deliberately Killing Cyclist in Huntington Beach

A teenage driver in Huntington Beach, California, has been arrested on suspicion of intentionally hitting three bicyclists, resulting in the death of one. The incidents occurred in a series of hit-and-run collisions, with the suspect's black Toyota sedan being identified by police. The motive behind the intentional crashes remains undisclosed, and the teenager is currently in custody at Orange County Juvenile Hall.

via NBC News|
#arrest#bicyclists#crime
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Crash Claims Lives of 3 Children and Grandma

A grandmother and her three grandchildren, including a baby and siblings aged 9 and 11, were killed in a horrific car crash in Florida after a 15-year-old driver ran a stop sign while speeding. The collision also left a 52-year-old male seriously injured. The teenage driver was accompanied by three other 15-year-old boys. It is unclear if the driver will face charges.

via Daily Mail|
#car-crash#fatal-accident#florida
accidents2 years ago

Tragic Accident Claims Maine Woman's Life

A 16-year-old boy struck and killed a 74-year-old woman who was walking along a road in Windham, Maine. The driver, whose name was not released due to his age, was heading south in a Toyota Tacoma when he hit Deborah Livengood, who was walking north. Livengood died from her injuries at the hospital. The crash is still under investigation, but police believe the driver was not paying attention. This marks at least the sixth pedestrian fatality in Maine this year.

via WABI|
#accidents#fatal-crash#investigation
accidents2 years ago

Teen driver crashes into UPS truck, killing 14-year-old girl in Queens.

A 14-year-old girl, Fortune Williams, died after a 16-year-old driver lost control of his BMW and crashed into a UPS truck and a tractor-trailer in Queens. The UPS driver was hospitalized in stable condition, and the tractor-trailer driver was not injured. The 16-year-old driver was taken to the hospital to be treated for pain. The 16-year-old is too young to drive without a licensed driver in the car, and witnesses said he was speeding down the road. So far, no charges have been filed.

via CBS New York|
#accidents#fatal-crash#queens
crime2 years ago

Virginia Cop's Close Call with Reckless Teen Driver Going Over 120 mph.

A 17-year-old driver of a BMW M3 was driving at over 120 mph in Virginia when he lost control of the car and nearly hit a police officer who was making a routine traffic stop. The officer managed to avoid the collision, but the BMW hit both the pulled-over car and the cop car. The driver was charged with misdemeanor reckless driving and suffered minor injuries, along with his two underaged passengers. Officials urged parents to use the incident as a teachable moment for their teen drivers.

via New York Post |
#crime#police-officer#reckless-driving
crime2 years ago

Virginia Police Officers Dodge Speeding Drivers in High-Speed Crashes

A 17-year-old driver was charged with reckless driving after crashing his BMW M3 into a car stopped by a Virginia police officer at a traffic stop. The officer narrowly avoided being hit by the out-of-control car, which was traveling at over 120 mph. The driver and two passengers sustained minor injuries, while the officer and the driver of the stopped car sustained minor injuries and were released from the hospital.

via TODAY|
#car-crash#crime#police-officer
crime2 years ago

Fairfax officer narrowly avoids being hit by car during traffic stop.

A video released by the police shows a speeding car careen across the Fairfax County Parkway and into another vehicle and a police officer who was conducting a traffic stop. The incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving and could have proved fatal. The officer and the driver of the vehicle he pulled over were taken to the hospital for treatment, and the three teens in the BMW that crossed the centerline were not injured to the point of needing care at the hospital. Fairfax County has seen a 62 percent increase in citations to teen drivers for speeding compared to the same time last year.

via The Washington Post|
#crime#fairfax-county#police-officer