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Antavius J. Brown and Ryan B. Haman die in fatal Columbia, S.C. car crash

Fatal Columbia car crash claims the lives of Antavius J. Brown and Ryan B. Haman – Obituary.

Authorities have released details surrounding a weekend crash in Columbia, South Carolina, that resulted in the deaths of 36-year-old Antavius J. Brown and 52-year-old Ryan B. Haman.

The incident occurred on Saturday at the intersection of Hazelwood and Garners Ferry Road, following an earlier domestic dispute at Cross Hill Apartments on Blossom Street.

 

Columbia Police Department officers initially responded to a report of a woman shot in the lower body at the apartment complex around 11 a.m. Brown, identified as the suspected shooter, reportedly transported the injured woman to a hospital. While there, police say he made threats to return to the apartment complex to harm the children inside and himself.

 

As officers from the Columbia Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Department pursued Brown, his vehicle collided with others, resulting in the deaths of Haman and his dog. After the crash, authorities believe Brown shot himself in the lower body while still in the vehicle.

 

Brown was arrested at the scene and transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Police reported that Brown had been livestreaming the pursuit on social media before the fatal crash.

Abraham Cantu dies in fatal Austin Highway 290 car crash

Fatal Austin Highway 290 car crash death of Abraham Cantu – Obituary

Abraham Cantu, a 27-year-old man, tragically died in a single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning, December 26, on Highway 290 near the Giles Lane exit ramp in Austin. The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m., and Cantu was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

The cause of the accident remains under investigation. This incident marks Austin’s 93rd fatal crash of 2024, resulting in 100 fatalities, highlighting a rise compared to the same period in 2023.

 

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Austin Police Department’s Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

Steven McDonald dies in fatal Oakdale car crash

Fatal Oakdale car crash death of Steven McDonald – Obituary

Steven McDonald, a 63-year-old resident of Coram, New York, tragically lost his life after being struck by a vehicle on Friday night in Oakdale. The incident occurred on eastbound Sunrise Highway between Exit 48 and Exit 49 at approximately 9:30 p.m., according to Suffolk County police.

 

Wayne Griffith, a 60-year-old from Medford, was driving a 2011 BMW 550 when the collision took place. McDonald, who was in the roadway, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office. Griffith was unharmed in the crash, and the vehicle has been impounded for a safety inspection.

 

Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Suffolk County Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552.

Darren Dewayne Amison dies in fatal Bessemer hit-and-run

Fatal Bessemer hit-and-run death of Darren Dewayne Amison – Obituary

Darren Dewayne Amison, a 57-year-old resident of Bessemer, Alabama, lost his life in a tragic hit-and-run incident early on the morning of December 28. Amison was walking along 8th Avenue North when he was struck by a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 5:54 a.m., as confirmed by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.

 

The driver involved fled the scene, and the Bessemer Police Department is currently conducting an investigation to determine the events leading up to the fatal collision.

Felix Saquinaula dies in fatal Danbury Christmas Eve crash

Fatal Danbury Christmas Eve crash death of Felix Saquinaula – Obituary

Felix Saquinaula, a 56-year-old resident of Danbury, has been identified as the man who tragically died after being struck by a vehicle on Christmas Eve. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. as Saquinaula was walking near Main and Liberty Streets in Danbury.

 

Paramedics rushed him to Danbury Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

 

The driver of the vehicle that hit Saquinaula remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to Danbury police. Authorities are continuing to probe the circumstances of the crash and are asking anyone with information to contact Danbury Police.

 

Saquinaula’s funeral was held on December 30 at St. Peter Church in Danbury. The investigation is ongoing.

Williams Herrera Ortega dies in fatal Fraser car crash

Fatal Fraser car crash death of Williams Herrera Ortega – Obituary

Williams Herrera Ortega, a 29-year-old resident of Bethesda, Maryland, has been identified as the man who lost his life in a tragic accident on U.S. Highway 40 in Fraser on December 26. Ortega was a passenger in a Toyota Tundra that lost control and spun into oncoming traffic, where it was struck by a semitruck on the passenger side.

 

Four other individuals in the Tundra, including the driver, sustained significant injuries in the collision. Three of them were taken to local hospitals, while one was transferred to a medical facility in the Denver area.

 

Authorities are continuing to investigate the crash, though they have ruled out drugs and alcohol as contributing factors. The Grand County Coroner’s Office has scheduled an autopsy to determine Ortega’s exact cause of death.

 

 

Antavius Brown dies in fatal Richland County police pursuit crash

Fatal Richland County police pursuit crash death of Antavius Brown – Obituary

The driver involved in a deadly police chase in Richland County has been identified as 36-year-old Antavius Brown of Columbia. The crash, which occurred after a high-speed pursuit on Garners Ferry Road, also claimed the life of 52-year-old Ryan Haman, also from Columbia. Haman’s dog was killed in the incident as well.

 

The pursuit began early on Saturday morning when Columbia Police responded to a call reporting a woman who had been shot during a domestic dispute at the Cross Hill Apartments. Brown had driven the victim to the hospital for treatment, but later made threats about harming himself and others at the apartment. Police began searching for Brown’s vehicle after receiving a description.

 

Officers located Brown’s car behind a business on Leesburg Road, but when they attempted to stop him, Brown fled the scene, leading to a high-speed chase. The pursuit ended moments later with a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Garners Ferry Road and Hazelwood Roads. Haman and his dog died in the crash.

 

Police believe that Brown may have shot himself during the chase. He was hospitalized, but later succumbed to his injuries. Investigators noted that Brown had been live-streaming the chase as it unfolded. The crash and the deaths remain under investigation.

Curtis Brittion dies in fatal Village of Kohler car crash

Fatal Village of Kohler car crash death of Curtis Brittion – Obituary

Curtis Brittion, a 35-year-old resident of Sheboygan Falls, has been identified as the third victim of a tragic accident near the Village of Kohler. Brittion succumbed to severe injuries while being transported to the hospital after the crash.

 

The incident, which occurred on December 21st on Lower Falls Road near Interstate 43, also claimed the lives of Lynda Larson, 77, and Steven Larson, both from Sheboygan. Authorities confirmed last week that the Larsons, along with Brittion, were the only individuals involved in the fatal collision.

 

Preliminary investigations suggest that Brittion crossed the center line, resulting in a head-on collision with the Larsons’ vehicle. Speed is suspected to have been a contributing factor in Brittion losing control of his car. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

 

 

Sydney Cole dies in fatal Key Largo boat crash

Fatal Key Largo boat crash death of Sydney Cole – Obituary

Authorities in Monroe County have confirmed that a boating accident off the coast of Key Largo resulted in the death of Sydney Cole, 24, of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. The incident, which occurred Friday evening, also left three others seriously injured.

 

Guy Erdman, 61, of Oakland Park, was operating a 21-foot Century Bay motorboat when it collided with an anchored sailboat in Buttonwood Sound. The crash ejected all four passengers from the motorboat into the water. Cole’s body was later recovered, while another passenger, Lillian Cairo, 58, also from Oakland Park, was critically injured and transported by air to a Miami-Dade hospital.

 

None of the individuals aboard the sailboat sustained injuries.

 

According to Chief Assistant State Attorney Joseph Mansfield, alcohol appears to have played a significant role in the incident. While charges against Guy Erdman have not yet been filed, his son, Christopher Erdman, 31, of Carthage, North Carolina, faces legal action. After the crash, Christopher reportedly boarded the sailboat and assaulted a 71-year-old man from Yorktown, Virginia. The victim sustained minor injuries.

 

Christopher Erdman was arrested by state wildlife officials and charged with aggravated assault and battery on a person aged 65 or older. He was later released on a $30,000 bond.

 

“This tragic event highlights the severe risks associated with boating under the influence,” Mansfield stated. The investigation remains active, and additional charges are under consideration.

Roger Martin Genung dies in fatal Aberdeen bicycle collision

Fatal Aberdeen bicycle collision death of Roger Martin Genung – Obituary

Roger Martin Genung, 65, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, was fatally injured in a vehicle-bicycle crash that occurred on Thursday evening, December 26, 2024. The incident happened around 9:45 p.m. at the intersection of North Lincoln Street and 2nd Avenue NE.

 

The crash involved a 2005 Ford F150 driven by Brandon Ellen Smith, 45, also of Aberdeen. Smith was traveling west on 2nd Avenue NE when his vehicle struck Genung, who was riding a bicycle on the road’s shoulder. Smith was not injured in the incident and was not wearing a seat belt. Authorities have indicated that charges against Smith are pending as the investigation progresses.

 

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is examining whether Genung was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. Preliminary findings have been shared, but the investigation remains ongoing.

 

This tragic incident is being investigated by the South Dakota Highway Patrol, and updates may be provided as more details emerge. For further inquiries, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety encourages contact with the Highway Patrol.