Briar R. Wright dies in fatal Towanda motorcycle crash
Fatal Towanda motorcycle crash death of Briar R. Wright – Obituary
On November 28, Briar R. Wright, a 22-year-old from Towanda, lost his life in a tragic motorcycle crash. Pennsylvania State Police reported that the incident occurred around 4 a.m. on John Merrill Parkway. According to authorities, Wright’s motorcycle veered off the road to the right, mounted the sidewalk, and collided with a light pole before coming to a stop back on the roadway.
Despite wearing a helmet and driving at a safe speed, Wright was declared dead at the scene. Towanda Fire & EMS, along with the Bradford County Coroner’s Office, assisted with the response.
Greta Lynette Pender-Ray and Brandi Jyasia Sherrod die in fatal Wilson County head-on crash
Fatal Wilson County crash deaths of Greta Lynette Pender-Ray and Brandi Jyasia Sherrod – Obituary.
A devastating collision claimed the lives of four individuals Thursday on U.S. Highway 301 at Mobley Road near Lucama in Wilson County, North Carolina. Authorities confirmed that Greta Lynette Pender-Ray, the driver of one vehicle, and Brandi Jyasia Sherrod, her passenger, were among the victims.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred around 4:49 p.m. when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collided head-on. The impact caused one vehicle to catch fire and the other to overturn, leaving both cars severely damaged. Tragically, all four individuals involved in the crash were killed.
A witness, Kristina McDougle, shared her experience driving past the aftermath of the crash, expressing gratitude for a last-minute stop that may have saved her life. “It breaks my whole entire heart,” she said. “It’s almost Christmas, and people are losing their families.”
Authorities are continuing their investigation and working to confirm the identities of the other two victims.
Joseph Koa dies in fatal moped crash near Ala Moana, Hawaii
Fatal Ala Moana crash death of Joseph Koa – Obituary
Joseph Koa, 34, lost his life in a moped crash near Ala Moana on the evening of Wednesday, November 27.
Around 6 p.m., Koa was riding his moped along Kapiolani Boulevard when a car, driven by a 31-year-old woman, made a left turn onto Mahukona Street and struck him. Officials confirmed that Koa was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision and succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital.
Family sources revealed that Koa, a father of five, was on his way to the beach to meet his family when the accident occurred.
The driver involved remained at the scene and was uninjured. Honolulu police stated that speed, drugs, and alcohol do not appear to have contributed to the crash.
The incident remains under investigation.
Karl Christopher Gibson dies in fatal Titusville, Florida officer-involved shooting
Fatal Titusville shooting death of Karl Christopher Gibson – Obituary
Karl Christopher Gibson, 45, was fatally shot by Titusville police during a traffic stop on Friday morning near South Washington Avenue and Country Club Drive.
Authorities reported that around 6:50 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call involving Gibson and his estranged wife. The woman alleged Gibson, who was under a no-contact order issued by a judge, was threatening her and pursuing her aggressively in their vehicles.
Officers initiated a traffic stop, but Gibson fled southbound along South Hopkins Avenue. Police deployed stop sticks to halt the suspect’s vehicle, but he continued driving to a residence on Meadow Lark Drive.
When Gibson exited his vehicle, he was reportedly armed. Officers, perceiving a threat, discharged their weapons. Gibson was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead at 8:08 a.m.
No one else was injured during the incident. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an investigation, with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office handling the crime scene inquiry.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
Dorothy I. Desbiens dies in fatal Middle Smithfield Township car crash
Fatal Middle Smithfield Township car crash death of Dorothy I. Desbiens – Obituary.
An 86-year-old woman, Dorothy I. Desbiens of Middle Smithfield Township, lost her life on Thursday evening following a multi-vehicle collision. According to authorities, Desbiens’ car veered off the road, crossed into oncoming traffic, and collided with multiple vehicles.
The accident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on the 400 block of Resica Fall Road. Desbiens was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, where she was pronounced dead just after 5:50 p.m. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office determined that she died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the crash. The incident has been ruled accidental by Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.
Details about other possible injuries from the collision have not yet been confirmed. Trooper Anthony Petroski III, public information officer for Pennsylvania State Police Troop N, stated that no additional information was available as of Friday morning.
The crash remains under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police in Stroudsburg and the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
Arthur Alexander Drucker dies in fatal Livermore motorcycle crash
Fatal Livermore motorcycle crash death of Arthur Alexander Drucker – Obituary
Authorities identified 40-year-old Arthur Alexander Drucker as the man who died in a motorcycle accident on Thanksgiving morning in Livermore. The Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau confirmed his identity following the incident.
The crash occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. on November 28 along Mines Road, near the Tesla Road intersection in unincorporated Livermore. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers arrived to find a 2023 Yamaha motorcycle and its rider blocking the roadway after what appeared to be a solo collision. Drucker was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported that the motorcycle had been traveling at high speeds and overtaking other vehicles across the double-yellow lines before the crash. The collision also damaged a PG&E utility pole, causing live electrical wires to fall onto the roadway. Crews worked for nearly four hours to clear the area and restore the damaged equipment.
The CHP is still investigating the circumstances of the accident. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the CHP Dublin Area office at 925-828-0466.
Trent Clark dies in fatal Sandy Township car crash
Fatal Sandy Township car crash death of Trent Clark – Obituary
Trent Clark, a 31-year-old man from Waynesburg, lost his life in a tragic wrong-way crash Saturday afternoon. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, Clark was driving his 2020 Chevrolet Equinox southbound in the northbound lane of State Route 43 when he collided head-on with a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer traveling in the correct direction. The accident took place near Waynesburg Drive SE, just after 1 p.m.
Emergency responders pronounced Clark dead at the scene. The 55-year-old female driver of the Blazer, from Amsterdam, Ohio, along with her male passenger, was transported to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Authorities believe alcohol may have played a role in the crash, which remains under investigation by the Ohio Highway Patrol.
Donald Warren dies in fatal Friona semi-truck collision
Fatal Friona semi-truck collision death of Donald Warren – Obituary
Donald Warren, a 57-year-old man from Hereford, tragically lost his life in a collision with a semi-truck on U.S. 60 near Friona Friday morning. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Warren was driving his 2012 Kia Sorento northbound on County Road 17 in Parmer County at approximately 11:01 a.m. when he failed to yield at a stop sign. As a result, he entered U.S. 60 and was struck on the driver’s side by a 2000 Peterbilt truck tractor towing a semi-trailer traveling eastbound.
Warren, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was rushed to Parmer County Medical Center with severe injuries and was later pronounced dead. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.
The crash occurred on a stretch of U.S. 60 where the speed limit is 75 mph. Conditions were clear with dry pavement at the time of the incident. Authorities continue to investigate the crash.
William Brent Gardiner dies in fatal Anderson County pedestrian accident
Fatal Anderson County pedestrian accident death of William Brent Gardiner – Obituary
William Brent Gardiner, a 30-year-old man from Honea Path, tragically died early Sunday morning after being struck by a car while walking on S.C. 29 North in Anderson County. The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. near the Anderson Jockey Lot, where Gardiner was walking when a white Nissan Altima collided with him.
Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. The coroner’s office has determined the death to be accidental. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Cliff Julian Case Jr. dies in fatal Spartanburg motorcycle crash
Fatal Spartanburg motorcycle crash death of Cliff Julian Case Jr. – Obituary
Cliff Julian Case Jr., a 58-year-old man from Spartanburg, tragically lost his life in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reports that Case was riding his 2002 Harley Davidson southbound on Cedar Crest Road when he veered off the road and struck a tree near Compton Road around 8:35 p.m.
Emergency responders pronounced Case dead at the scene at 8:49 p.m. The incident is under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
