All articles tagged with #vehicle collision
A 52-year-old man from Plainwell was killed after being struck by a vehicle while cycling in heavy fog on 10th Street, with the bicycle lacking lights; the driver was uninjured and cooperative, and the investigation is ongoing.
A multi-vehicle crash on I-695 in Baltimore County resulted in the death of James Beckham, with several others injured; the cause is under investigation.
A small plane crashed into a vehicle in Arizona, resulting in the deaths of five people. The incident highlights the dangers associated with aviation accidents and their potential impact on public safety.
A tractor-trailer was left dangling off a bridge over the Ohio River after being struck by a vehicle that had crossed into opposing traffic, prompting a dramatic rescue of the driver. The truck driver was unharmed, but three other cars were involved in the crash, with two people taken to the hospital with possibly life-threatening injuries. The bridge will need repairs, but its structural integrity was not compromised, and officials expected to open it Saturday evening.
A tractor-trailer was left dangling off a bridge over the Ohio River after being struck by a vehicle that had crossed into opposing traffic, leading to a dramatic rescue of the driver. The truck driver was unharmed, but two people from other cars involved in the crash were hospitalized with possibly life-threatening injuries. The bridge will need repairs, but its structural integrity was not compromised, and officials expected to reopen it Saturday evening.
Waymo has issued a voluntary recall for software used by their autonomous vehicles after two separate vehicles hit a pickup being improperly towed in Phoenix. The company determined that the vehicles incorrectly predicted the future motion of the towed vehicle due to a persistent orientation mismatch, resulting in minor vehicle damage. A software update has been released to address the issue, reflecting Waymo's commitment to safety and transparency. This incident comes at a challenging time for the autonomous vehicle industry, following a recent incident involving Cruise.
Two people are dead after a Brightline train collided with a car at a Melbourne crossing, the same location where a similar crash occurred just days ago, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The train dragged the vehicle about 300 yards, and police are currently investigating the incident.
A sedan slammed into a Secret Service vehicle protecting President Biden's motorcade as he was leaving his campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware. President Biden and the first lady were not injured in the incident, and the Secret Service stated that the crash was accidental and the driver was unaware of the president's presence. No one was injured in the collision, and authorities are investigating if impairment was a factor.
A 30-year-old man, Alfredo Garcia Hidalgo, died in a one-vehicle crash in southwest Omaha after his 2020 Toyota Corolla struck a tree. The collision caused a fire in the vehicle's engine compartment, which was extinguished by firefighters. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
An on-duty employee at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was fatally struck by a vehicle on the secure side of the airport where aircraft park for passenger boarding. This is the second deadly incident involving airport or airline personnel at ABIA this year. The airport operations and flights were unaffected, and an investigation is ongoing.
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car while crossing Hwy. 14 in Gray Court, South Carolina. The driver of the vehicle was unharmed, and the victim was identified as 37-year-old Michael Joshua Ballengee. The incident is currently being investigated by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Laurens County, South Carolina. The incident occurred when the pedestrian was crossing SC-14 and was struck by a 2012 Kia. The driver of the vehicle was unharmed, while the pedestrian, identified as 37-year-old Michael Joshua Ballengee, was pronounced dead at the scene. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash.
A man riding his bicycle was hit and killed by a passing SUV on Highway 76 in Anderson County, South Carolina. The victim, identified as 41-year-old Robert Andre Robinson, was struck at around 1:30 a.m. The Pendleton Police Department is investigating the incident.
A 45-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle in Tucson while crossing against the traffic light in a marked crosswalk. The driver of the vehicle cooperated with the investigation and was not impaired. The investigation is ongoing.
An officer in Gaithersburg, Maryland, was seriously injured after being struck by a suspected drunk driver on Interstate-270. The officer was attempting to deploy stop sticks when the vehicle hit him. Two people, including the driver, were taken into custody after the vehicle was stopped by another officer. All northbound lanes were closed for several hours, causing major traffic delays.