All articles tagged with #trafficfatalities
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
A severe 35-vehicle pile-up on the 5 Freeway in Bakersfield, California, resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries. The accident, which involved 18 big rigs, occurred on a foggy Saturday morning and has led to the closure of the southbound lanes between SR-223 and Older River Road, with no immediate timeline for reopening.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KMBC Kansas City
A new video has emerged showing the fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 435 in Kansas City, where robbery suspect Ollie L. Coldiron, fleeing from police, collided with Alphonso Carroll's vehicle, resulting in both drivers' deaths. The crash occurred after Coldiron was identified by police as the suspect in three robberies and began driving south in the northbound lanes, prompting police to pull back from the pursuit. The violent impact was captured by a Scout camera and later by News Chopper 9, showing the aftermath of the collision.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS New York
Five people were killed in a car crash on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens, New York, when a Mazda SUV overturned after a collision with a Honda Pilot. The incident occurred early Monday morning near a notorious bend known as "dead man's curve." The driver of the Honda was hospitalized in stable condition, while the five occupants of the Mazda were pronounced dead at the scene. The crash led to a seven-hour closure of the northbound lanes for investigation. The identities of the deceased and the cause of the crash are still under investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsday
On New Year's Day, a tragic accident on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens resulted in the death of five individuals when a Mazda overturned and was struck by a Honda. The NYPD is investigating the cause of the crash, and no arrests have been made. The five deceased were in the Mazda, while the Honda's driver is in stable condition after being hospitalized. This incident occurred near a curve with a history of a fatal accident in 2007.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WABC-TV
Five people were killed and one injured in a collision on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens, New York. The accident occurred early Monday at a notorious curve known as "dead man's curve." The five deceased were in a Mazda that overturned after colliding with a Honda. The Honda's driver is in stable condition. The NYPD is investigating the cause of the crash, and no further details about the victims or their speeds have been released.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by OregonLive
On New Year's Eve, a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle in Southeast Portland, with a passenger sustaining life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred around 2:48 p.m. at the intersection of Southeast 122nd Avenue and Stark Street. The identities of the motorcyclist, the vehicle driver, and the injured passenger have not been released. The Portland Police Bureau's major crash team is investigating the incident, which adds to a rising number of traffic fatalities in Portland, with 66 reported in the year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Des Moines Register
Roberto Eduardo Rodriguez Peterson, 32, from Des Moines, died following a car crash on the city's south side. The collision occurred when a 2009 Chrysler hit a 2007 Lexus exiting a business parking lot. The other driver is in serious condition. This marks the 20th traffic-related fatality in 2023 for the area, and the Des Moines Police Department Traffic Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Laura Keenan became an advocate for safer streets after her husband, Matt Keenan, was killed while cycling in San Diego. The increase in U.S. traffic fatalities, particularly among pedestrians and cyclists, has brought attention to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which sets national road design standards. The latest revisions to the MUTCD include a larger section on bicycling and less emphasis on the 85th percentile rule for setting speed limits, but safety advocates feel the changes are insufficient. They argue for more transformative measures to prioritize safety over vehicle speed and accommodate non-vehicle road users.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOIN.com
The Portland Police Bureau has reported a significant decrease in homicides, particularly gun-related deaths, in 2023 compared to the previous year, with homicides dropping from 97 to 74. Efforts by specialized teams and community involvement are credited for this decline. However, traffic-related fatalities have slightly increased, with a particular concern for pedestrian safety. The bureau is also actively recruiting to address staffing shortages, with upcoming hiring events planned to bolster their ranks.