Teresa Posey dies in fatal Laurens County house fire
Fatal Laurens County house fire death of Teresa Posey – Obituary
Authorities have identified 68-year-old Teresa Posey as the victim of a fatal house fire in Laurens County, South Carolina. The blaze occurred on Highway 92 around 8:33 p.m. on Saturday, with emergency crews responding promptly to the scene.
Officials discovered Posey deceased inside the residence. The exact cause of the fire remains undetermined, and an investigation is ongoing. The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the State Fire Marshal, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, and the Laurens County Coroner’s Office are all collaborating on the investigation.
Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Ernestina Eumaña Ãlvarez and newborn Christian Gutiérrez die in fatal Sumner County crash
Fatal Sumner County highway accident claims the lives of Ernestina Eumaña Ãlvarez and Christian Gutiérrez – Obituary
A tragic two-vehicle crash on Interstate-35 in Sumner County, Kansas, resulted in the deaths of 58-year-old Ernestina Eumaña Ãlvarez and a newborn, Christian Gutiérrez, both from Minneapolis. The collision occurred Thursday when a van pulling a trailer overturned on the highway and was hit by another southbound vehicle.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 10 other individuals were injured in the incident. Seven passengers from the van sustained injuries, including a 55-year-old man from Circle Pines and a 63-year-old man from Minneapolis, who were reportedly outside the vehicle at the time of the crash and suffered severe injuries.
Among those taken to the hospital were a 67-year-old woman, a 47-year-old man from Richfield, and 27-year-old Rosa Gutierrez, the infant’s mother, who remains in critical condition according to family reports. A one-year-old boy from Minneapolis and a 64-year-old woman from Richfield were treated for minor injuries.
The three occupants of the Jeep Grand Cherokee involved in the crash, a 63-year-old Kansas man, a 61-year-old Oklahoma man, and a 23-year-old Kansas woman, sustained minor injuries. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the van’s overturn.
Michael Simpkins dies in fatal Edgefield County pedestrian crash
Fatal Edgefield County pedestrian accident claims the life of Michael Simpkins – Obituary
Michael Simpkins, a 69-year-old resident of North Augusta, lost his life following a tragic collision on Mount Zion Road in Edgefield County on Friday night. The incident, which occurred around 7 p.m., involved a 1998 Toyota 4Runner traveling east on the road when it struck Simpkins, who was walking nearby.
Emergency services transported Simpkins to Wellstar MCG, where he succumbed to injuries caused by blunt force trauma at 8:32 p.m., according to Edgefield County Coroner David Burnett.
The driver of the 4Runner did not sustain any injuries during the crash. Authorities are continuing their investigation, and additional information has been requested from the Edgefield County Coroner’s Office.
Charity Hope Smith dies in fatal Cherokee County car crash
Fatal Cherokee County car crash death of Charity Hope Smith – Obituary
Charity Hope Smith, a 46-year-old North Carolina resident, was tragically killed in a head-on collision on Saturday night in Cherokee County, South Carolina. The crash occurred at approximately 7:36 p.m. on Highway 5 near Blacksburg.
According to South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers, the fatal incident happened when a Chevrolet sedan driven by Smith crossed the center line and collided head-on with an eastbound International 18-wheeler truck. Smith, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the truck, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was transported to a hospital for treatment. His condition has not been disclosed.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the crash.
William Yost dies in fatal Pasadena car crash
Fatal Pasadena car crash death of William Yost – Obituary
Authorities have identified William Yost, a 31-year-old believed to have resided in Altadena, as one of two victims who lost their lives in a fiery multi-vehicle crash on Sunday morning. The collision, reportedly caused by a wrong-way driver, took place on the westbound 134 Freeway near San Rafael Avenue in Pasadena.
The incident, which occurred around 8:10 a.m., began when a vehicle entered the freeway from the San Rafael off-ramp, traveling in the wrong direction. California Highway Patrol logs indicate that a white sedan struck a silver minivan and two other vehicles, leading to an explosion on impact. Three other individuals sustained serious injuries in the crash.
Witnesses, including a driver in a silver Volvo, described the moment of collision and the resulting fiery wreckage. First responders from the Pasadena Police Department arrived promptly, assisting in both rescue operations and managing traffic.
At least four vehicles were involved in the crash, including a Honda and a Toyota Prius. Some of the vehicles were so extensively damaged that they could not be immediately identified by emergency crews.
City spokesperson Lisa Derderian noted the severity of the crash, calling it one of the most devastating incidents local first responders have encountered.
The collision caused significant traffic delays, particularly affecting the Colorado Street Bridge area. A Sigalert, issued at 8:34 a.m. to close the westbound lanes at Orange Grove Boulevard, remained in place until 1:08 p.m.
Ezra Williams dies in fatal Youngsville car crash
Fatal Youngsville car crash death of Ezra Williams – Obituary
Ezra Williams, a 19-year-old resident of Jeanerette, has been identified as the victim who tragically lost his life in a three-vehicle crash that occurred on Friday, January 3, at approximately 1:45 p.m. The accident took place in the 600 block of Lafayette Street, also known as Youngsville Highway.
Officers from the Youngsville Police Department responded to the scene, where they discovered a multi-vehicle collision involving significant injuries. According to reports, Ezra Williams was pronounced dead at the scene by Acadian Ambulance Service personnel.
Details regarding the cause of the crash have not yet been released, and the incident remains under investigation. Authorities have not provided updates on the condition of the other individuals involved.
Cameron Richardson dies in fatal Detroit hit-and-run crash
Fatal Detroit hit-and-run crash death of Cameron Richardson – Obituary
A Detroit police officer, Cameron Richardson, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday on the city’s east side. Just after midnight, Richardson was driving home in his Jeep Wrangler when a white van allegedly hit the vehicle at the intersection of Hoover Street and Greiner Street, causing the Jeep to roll over.
Despite efforts to save him, Richardson died shortly after the crash. The van fled the scene but was later found by Michigan State Police a short distance away.
A firearm was discovered inside the van. Authorities have arrested several people connected to the incident, but the driver, a 28-year-old man, remains at large. Richardson, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Detroit Police Department for just over a year, leaves behind two daughters. He was remembered as conscientious and thorough by his friends and colleagues.
Eunikue Roberson dies in fatal Gary hit-and-run crash
Fatal Gary hit-and-run crash death of Eunikue Roberson – Obituary
A 17-year-old girl, Eunikue Roberson, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash on Saturday morning in Gary, Indiana.
At approximately 5:51 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of 5th Avenue and Madison Street, where they found Roberson unresponsive in the roadway with an electric scooter nearby.
The Gary Fire Department pronounced her dead at the scene. Witnesses reported that the vehicle involved in the incident fled the scene.
Following an investigation, a person of interest was taken into custody, and the suspect vehicle was seized. Charges have not yet been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.
Michael Ficke dies in fatal Mobile car crash
Fatal Mobile car crash death of Michael Ficke – Obituary
A tragic crash occurred on Saturday, January 4, 2025, when a vehicle crashed into a tree on Airport Boulevard near Azalea Road in Mobile.
The crash, which happened around 3:33 p.m., left 37-year-old Michael Ficke dead, while the driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
According to Mobile Police, the vehicle was traveling eastbound when it veered off the road and collided with the tree. The incident is still under investigation, and authorities believe excessive speed may have been a factor.
Mark White and 69-year-old man dead after light plane crash off Nambucca Heads
Fatal Nambucca Heads plane crash death of Mark White – Obituary
An experienced pilot, Mark White, and his 69-year-old passenger tragically lost their lives when their light plane crashed into the ocean near Gaagal Wanggaan National Park on the NSW Mid North Coast on Saturday. Emergency services responded to the crash site, approximately 1.5 km southeast of Nambucca Heads, following multiple calls from witnesses who saw the plane go down.
White, aged 67, was an instructor at Midcoast Microlights and was reportedly training his passenger at the time of the crash.
Both men were confirmed dead at the scene after a lengthy recovery operation. The aircraft had taken off from Coffs Harbour about 30 minutes before the incident.
