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Fleeing ICE chase ends in fatal crash outside Savannah, killing teacher
us-news8 days ago

Fleeing ICE chase ends in fatal crash outside Savannah, killing teacher

Oscar Vasquez Lopez, a 38-year-old Guatemalan national sought by ICE to enforce a 2024 deportation order, fled a Georgia traffic stop and crashed into another vehicle near Savannah, killing Linda Davis, a special education teacher at Herman W. Hesse K-8 School. Lopez is jailed on vehicular homicide, reckless driving, and driving without a license. ICE said officers followed him until the crash; local officials question ICE tactics and the no-chase policy amid the incident.

Police Chase Ends in Tragedy as Car Crashes into Tampa Crowd, Killing 4
world3 months ago

Police Chase Ends in Tragedy as Car Crashes into Tampa Crowd, Killing 4

A car fleeing police in Tampa crashed into a crowded bar, killing four people and injuring 11, after a police chase that involved failed pursuit tactics. The driver, Silas Sampson, faces multiple charges including vehicular homicide. The incident highlights ongoing debates over police chase policies, especially in Florida where chase tactics have been recently loosened.

Woman charged with homicide after crash kills two Marquette lacrosse players
world5 months ago

Woman charged with homicide after crash kills two Marquette lacrosse players

A woman in Wisconsin was charged with vehicular homicide after a crash that killed two Marquette University lacrosse players. She was found to be intoxicated, with a blood alcohol content of 0.133, and had a history of DUI convictions. The crash occurred when she attempted to turn left in front of a vehicle carrying the players, resulting in their deaths.

Miami football player Adarius Hayes charged with vehicular homicide in deadly crash
crime6 months ago

Miami football player Adarius Hayes charged with vehicular homicide in deadly crash

University of Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes was charged with vehicular homicide after a crash in Florida on May 10 that killed three people, including two children, and injured a fourth. Hayes allegedly drove at high speeds and recklessly, leading to the tragic incident. He turned himself in, was released on bond, and has been suspended from athletic activities pending further investigation.

Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes charged with triple homicide in Largo crash
crime6 months ago

Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes charged with triple homicide in Largo crash

Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes has been charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and reckless driving after a May crash in Largo, Florida, that killed three people, including two children, with Hayes allegedly driving aggressively at high speed and causing the accident. He has been suspended from all athletic activities pending further investigation.

Controversy Over Immigration Status of Truck Driver in Florida Crash
world6 months ago

Controversy Over Immigration Status of Truck Driver in Florida Crash

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported that a truck driver involved in a fatal Florida crash was in the country illegally, having entered from Mexico in 2018 and holding a commercial license issued in California, sparking political debates over immigration policies. The driver faces charges of vehicular homicide and immigration violations, with federal authorities seeking custody transfer after the criminal case concludes.

Illegal Driver Charged in Fatal Florida Turnpike Crash
world6 months ago

Illegal Driver Charged in Fatal Florida Turnpike Crash

An illegal immigrant, Harjinder Singh, was charged with vehicular homicide after causing a crash on Florida's Turnpike that killed three people. Singh, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2018, attempted a U-turn in an 'official use only' area, leading to a fatal collision. He is currently held on state charges and an ICE detainer, with plans for deportation after the legal process.