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Michael Ponciano dies in fatal Council Bluffs pedestrian crash

Fatal Council Bluffs pedestrian crash death of Michael Ponciano – Obituary

Michael Ponciano, 51, of Bellevue, Nebraska, lost his life in a tragic incident on Interstate 80 near Council Bluffs early Monday morning. The crash occurred at approximately 12:10 a.m. when Ponciano, who was standing in the left lane of the eastbound side of I-80, was struck by a passing vehicle.

 

Authorities from the Iowa State Patrol confirmed that Ponciano was pronounced dead at the scene. The report does not provide information regarding the circumstances that led him to be on the interstate at that time.

 

The incident remains under investigation as officials work to determine further details surrounding this tragic event.

Felix Saquinaula dies in fatal Danbury pedestrian crash

Fatal Danbury pedestrian crash death of Felix Saquinaula – Obituary

Felix Saquinaula, 52, of Danbury, Connecticut, was tragically killed in a car versus pedestrian collision on Christmas Eve. The accident occurred around 9:15 p.m. on Main Street near Liberty Street.

 

According to Danbury police spokesperson Erin Henry, Saquinaula was struck by a vehicle while walking in the area. Emergency responders transported him to the hospital, but he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

 

Saquinaula, originally from Sigsig, Ecuador, was remembered in his obituary for his life and legacy. His funeral was scheduled for Monday.

 

The police have not released additional details about the circumstances of the crash as the investigation continues.

Keayland McKune dies in fatal Fairdale crash

Fatal Fairdale crash death of Keayland McKune – Obituary

Keayland McKune, a 14-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky, was tragically killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning, December 28, 2024, in Fairdale. The incident occurred around 3:50 a.m. in the 10300 block of National Turnpike.

 

According to Louisville Metro Police, officers spotted a vehicle with two occupants that had been reported stolen near the Jefferson County line. When police attempted a traffic stop, the driver sped off dangerously. Officers discontinued their pursuit but soon noticed sparks down the road in the direction the vehicle had fled.

 

The overturned vehicle was discovered a short distance away. Keayland McKune was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt force injuries. Another teenage occupant of the vehicle was transported to Norton Children’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

 

Police confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the crash. Investigators are still working to identify who was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident. The Louisville Metro Police Traffic Unit is handling the ongoing investigation.

Leonard Lilyholm, Carol Lilyholm, and Bradley Vonnahme die in fatal Worth County car crash

Fatal Worth County car crash deaths of Leonard Lilyholm, Carol Lilyholm, and Bradley Vonnahme – Obituary.

A tragic head-on collision on Interstate 35 in Worth County, Iowa, claimed the lives of three individuals on Saturday morning. The Iowa State Patrol reported that the crash occurred around 8:55 a.m. near mile marker 204 in the northbound lanes.

 

Authorities identified the deceased as 83-year-old Leonard Lilyholm and 82-year-old Carol Lilyholm, both of Palm Beach, Florida, and 41-year-old Bradley Vonnahme of Coon Rapids, Iowa. The crash also left three others injured: 6-year-old Brookes Vonnahme of Coon Rapids, 26-year-old Saul Huntley-Ayala, and 24-year-old Victor Santos, both of Ames, Iowa.

 

Investigators revealed that Leonard Lilyholm, driving a 2014 Volkswagen EOS, crossed the median and entered the northbound lane, where the vehicle collided head-on with a 2013 Chevy Silverado driven by Bradley Vonnahme.

 

The injured individuals were transported to Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City with serious injuries. Emergency services from Forest City, Northwood, the Iowa DOT, Iowa DNR, and various local fire departments assisted at the scene.

 

The Iowa State Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Aleksandr V. Bogun dies in fatal Fort Wayne car crash

Fatal Fort Wayne car crash death of Aleksandr V. Bogun – Obituary

Authorities have identified Aleksandr V. Bogun, 33, of Arcola, Indiana, as the victim of a deadly single-vehicle accident that occurred early Christmas morning in Fort Wayne. Around 3:48 a.m., the Fort Wayne Police Department received a report of a crash near West Washington Center Road and Flaugh Road. Upon arriving, officers discovered a rollover wreck and found Bogun, who had been ejected from the vehicle, lying unresponsive on the ground.

 

Medics at the scene pronounced him deceased. The Allen County Coroner’s Office confirmed the cause of death as multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the crash, ruling it an accident. Officials believe speed played a role in the incident.

 

Bogun’s death marks the 41st traffic fatality in Allen County this year. The investigation is ongoing and involves the FWPD FACT team, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office.

Julie Ann Rosen dies in fatal Asheville car crash

Fatal Asheville car crash death of Julie Ann Rosen – Obituary

The Asheville Police Department is currently investigating a deadly accident that occurred on December 26. Authorities reported that Julie Ann Rosen, 69, was driving westbound on Eliada Home Road when her vehicle veered off the left side of the roadway. The car collided with large, fallen trees around 2 p.m.

 

Rosen was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Kadesha Burch dies in fatal Springfield, Kentucky shooting

Fatal Springfield, Kentucky shooting death of Kadesha Burch – Obituary

Kadesha Burch, 31, a mother of two, was tragically killed in a violent incident on December 27, 2024, in Springfield, Kentucky. The attack also left Frances Campbell, 52, seriously injured.

 

Authorities reported receiving a call at 12:20 a.m. about a man forcing his way into a residence on the 800 block of Claybrook Avenue and firing multiple shots. When officers arrived, they found Burch deceased and Campbell critically wounded.

 

The suspect, 23-year-old Roosevelt Davis III, was apprehended hours later in Shelby County, Kentucky. Police stopped his vehicle, which had a Wisconsin license plate, near the Simpsonville exit. Davis admitted to robbing a bank in Wisconsin to finance the purchase of firearms and camouflage before driving to the home with the intention of committing murder. He allegedly broke in by forcing open a side door and fired approximately ten rounds.

 

Burch had been in a troubled relationship with Davis, with prior reports of domestic violence, including an incident where she claimed he had strangled her. Following her death, loved ones shared emotional tributes online, describing her as a kind-hearted and irreplaceable friend.

 

A GoFundMe page has been created to assist with funeral expenses, raising over $7,000 so far. Davis is currently held on charges of murder, attempted murder, and burglary, with his bond set at $2 million.

Anthony Campbell dies in fatal Burlington, Iowa, shooting

Fatal Burlington Christmas Day shooting death of Anthony Campbell – Obituary.

Anthony Campbell, 44, was fatally shot on Christmas Day in Burlington, Iowa. The incident occurred at a residence in the 1800 block of Madison Avenue, where Campbell was found by his girlfriend with a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities responded to the call at approximately 7:35 p.m., but Campbell was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Police have charged Eric Rios, 46, with first-degree murder in connection to the shooting. Investigators allege that Rios, Campbell’s girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend, arrived at the home, knocked on the back door, and shot Campbell when he opened it. Witnesses present during the incident fled the house upon hearing the gunshot.

 

During their investigation, detectives recovered a .40-caliber shell casing near Campbell and later found matching ammunition at Rios’ residence. Security footage and witness accounts also placed Rios in the vicinity of the crime scene shortly before the shooting.

 

Rios was arrested and is being held at the Des Moines County Jail on a $1.5 million cash-only bond. His preliminary court hearing is scheduled for January 2. The Burlington Police Department, assisted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and Crime Lab, continues to investigate the case.

Rodney Walls and Deontay Long killed in Milwaukee double homicide

Fatal Milwaukee shooting deaths of Rodney Walls and Deontay Long – Obituary.

Milwaukee police are investigating a double homicide that occurred Monday near 38th and Nash streets, claiming the lives of 36-year-old Rodney Walls and 24-year-old Deontay Long, both residents of Milwaukee.

 

Authorities allege that Valentin Santana, 27, was responsible for the shootings and have charged him with two counts of first-degree reckless homicide and fleeing an officer.

 

Following the incident, Santana reportedly led police on a high-speed chase along Interstate 94, reaching speeds of over 105 mph and driving into oncoming traffic. The chase ended near 16th Street when Santana crashed his vehicle.

 

Santana is currently in custody with bail set at $300,000. The case remains under investigation.

 

 

Charles Powell dies in fatal southeast Oak Cliff shooting

Fatal southeast Oak Cliff shooting death of Charles Powell – Obituary

Dallas police are investigating a shooting that claimed the life of 42-year-old Charles Powell early Sunday morning. Officers responded to a call on Langdon Road in the southeast Oak Cliff area around 1:10 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Powell had suffered fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Authorities have not yet identified a suspect in the shooting, and no arrests have been made.

 

Dallas police are urging anyone with information about this case to come forward by calling 214-671-3616 or emailing Paul.Johnson1@DallasPolice.gov.