Michael Barber dies in fatal St. Albans car crash
Fatal St. Albans car crash death of Michael Barber – Obituary
Michael Barber, a 55-year-old man from St. Albans, was tragically killed while crossing South Main Street on Tuesday evening at approximately 6:00 p.m. He was struck by a vehicle driven by 27-year-old Dylan Swann, also of St. Albans.
According to the St. Albans Police Department, initial investigations suggest that speed and impairment were not contributing factors in this incident. However, the investigation remains active and continues as authorities gather more information regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Johanna and Daniel Newsome die in fatal Fort Worth crash
Fatal Fort Worth crash death of Johanna and Daniel Newsome – Obituary.
The tragic wrong-way crash on Loop 820 in Fort Worth on October 27 resulted in the deaths of 29-year-old Johanna Yoleth Newsome and her partner, 28-year-old Daniel Newsome. The couple was traveling in their Ford Focus in the wrong direction when their vehicle collided with a pickup truck.
The Newsomes were traveling east in the westbound lanes when the accident occurred around 3:30 a.m. Their vehicle struck a pickup truck occupied by 33-year-old Chelsea Cook, who died at the scene, and her fiancé, Evan Ranallo, who suffered serious injuries. Tragically, the Ford Focus caught fire, trapping the Newsome family inside.
Investigators are still working to determine the circumstances that led to the family driving the wrong way. It is believed that Johanna was driving and entered the freeway incorrectly at the Azle Avenue exit ramp. Following the collision, the vehicle fire caused extensive damage, complicating potential toxicology tests.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet publicly identified the two children who were also in the vehicle. Autopsy results for Johanna and Daniel are still pending, and authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to reach out to the Fort Worth Police Department.
- Tiffany Rider dies in fatal Fallowfield Township crash
Fatal Fallowfield Township crash death of Tiffany Rider – Obituary
The tragic incident that occurred on Tuesday night in Washington County has claimed the life of 36-year-old Tiffany Rider. She was a front-seat passenger in a vehicle traveling east on Old 71 around 9 p.m. when another vehicle, traveling in the opposite direction, crossed the centerline and struck their car head-on.
According to the Washington County Coroner’s Office, Rider was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, which likely contributed to the severity of her injuries. In total, five individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment, with four of them requiring helicopter transport.
Details regarding the condition of the other injured individuals have not yet been released, and state police are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Arlen Brown dies in fatal Portsmouth I-95 crash
Fatal Portsmouth I-95 crash death of Arlen Brown – Obituary
A man tragically lost his life on Wednesday night after his vehicle crossed the median on Interstate 95 and collided head-on with another car. Arlen Brown, 68, from Sabattus, Maine, was driving a Ford Escape when the accident occurred, seriously injuring the other driver, Jessica Emerson, 25, from Berwick, Maine.
The New Hampshire State Police reported that the incident took place just before 7 p.m. near mile marker 13. Brown was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Emerson was also taken to the same hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
According to preliminary investigations, Brown’s vehicle was traveling southbound when it went airborne after crossing the median, resulting in the collision with Emerson’s northbound Toyota Camry. Following the crash, all northbound lanes of I-95 were closed for about two hours while authorities managed the scene and cleared debris.
This incident marks the second fatal crash this month on I-95 related to vehicles crossing the median. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is currently considering the installation of median barriers on this stretch of highway to enhance safety. Police are urging anyone with information about the crash to contact Trooper Patrick Vetter at (603) 271-3636.
Rory D. Gittings dies in fatal South Mahoning Township motorcycle crash
Fatal South Mahoning Township crash death of Rory D. Gittings – Obituary
Authorities have confirmed the identity of a Shelocta motorcyclist who tragically lost his life in a collision with a sport utility vehicle on Wednesday evening along state Route 85 in South Mahoning Township.
According to state police, 51-year-old Rory D. Gittings sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV, 41-year-old Maurice D. Hayden from New Kensington, and two adult passengers in his vehicle sustained minor injuries. One passenger was taken to Indiana Regional Medical Center for further treatment.
Trooper Cliff Greenfield, spokesperson for State Police Troop A in Indiana, reported that officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Route 85 shortly after 6:25 p.m. Upon arrival, they learned that Gittings was riding his 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle eastbound when he crossed into the westbound lane, colliding with Hayden’s westbound 2015 Dodge Caravan.
Both vehicles were subsequently removed from the scene by Sabo’s Towing. The Troop A Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Specialist Unit also arrived to assist with the investigation.
Additional support at the scene was provided by several agencies, including the Indiana County Emergency Management Agency/911, Citizens’ Ambulance Service, Marion Center and Plumville Volunteer Fire Departments, the Indiana County District Attorney’s Office, and the Indiana County Coroner’s Office. The crash resulted in the closure of Route 85 for approximately three hours as emergency personnel managed the situation.
Mason Jeter dies in fatal Charlotte County crash
Fatal Charlotte County crash death of Mason Jeter – Obituary
A jury has found Mason Jeter guilty of vehicular homicide in connection with a deadly crash that took place on September 21, 2023, in Charlotte County. The incident occurred when the 21-year-old was racing his 2022 Ford Mustang GT against another vehicle, a Dodge Challenger SRT, on southbound Interstate 75. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Jeter was driving at an alarming speed of 110 MPH on bald tires, which ultimately led him to lose control and collide with the other car.
The crash resulted in the death of the second driver involved. Following the verdict, Jeter is now awaiting formal sentencing as the case comes to a close.
Jess H. D. Pinkerton dies in fatal Lawrence County motorcycle crash
Fatal Lawrence County motorcycle crash death of Jess H. D. Pinkerton – Obituary
Jess H. D. Pinkerton was identified as the motorcyclist who tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle accident on US Highway 14A on Sunday, October 27. The incident occurred approximately six miles south of Spearfish, where Pinkerton, riding a 2015 Kawasaki motorcycle, was heading northbound near mile marker 17 when he veered off the roadway. He went over an embankment and into a creek, becoming separated from his motorcycle during the fall.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash, and preliminary details are still emerging as authorities work to determine the exact cause of the incident.
Dexter Washington dies in fatal Riverdale car crash
Fatal Riverdale car crash death of Dexter Washington – Obituary
Dexter Washington, 65, has been identified as the driver involved in a serious car crash in Riverdale early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. when Washington reportedly lost control of his vehicle, crashing into multiple cars in front of P.S. 81. The force of the collision caused Washington’s car to flip upside down and slide down the street.
Authorities have confirmed that Washington is facing several charges, including reckless endangerment and operating an unregistered vehicle. While no other individuals were injured in the crash, Washington is currently hospitalized at Jacobi Hospital, where his condition has been reported as critical.
Sean F. O’Brien dies in fatal Arlington Heights motorcycle crash
Fatal Arlington Heights motorcycle crash death of Sean F. O’Brien – Obituary
Sean F. O’Brien, aged 44, has been identified as the motorcyclist who tragically lost his life in a collision involving two passenger vehicles and his motorcycle at Northwest Highway and Waterman Avenue on Tuesday evening. The accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. when a blue 2010 Genesis coupe, driven by a 16-year-old, made a left turn directly in front of O’Brien’s red 2017 Harley Davidson.
Mount Prospect police quickly responded, deploying an AED and performing CPR on O’Brien, who was found unresponsive at the scene and unfortunately pronounced dead shortly after. Fire department personnel took over the emergency response efforts.
The teenage driver received citations for failing to yield the right of way and for not reducing speed to avoid the accident. A court date has been scheduled for November 21 at the Rolling Meadows courthouse. Preliminary investigations indicate that the young driver was not impaired by drugs or alcohol at the time of the incident.
Northwest Highway was closed in both directions as authorities conducted their investigation, which is being supported by the Major Case Assistance Team’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction unit. The Cook County medical examiner has reported that O’Brien died from multiple blunt force injuries resulting from the crash.
Zachary D. Fine dies in fatal Northeast Portland crash
Fatal Northeast Portland crash death of Zachary D. Fine – Obituary
Zachary D. Fine, aged 51, was identified as the victim of a tragic two-vehicle collision that occurred early on Monday morning in Northeast Portland. The accident involved a 2007 Dodge Caliber driven by Fine and a 2009 Acura TSC operated by 21-year-old Manuel D. Espana.
According to the Portland Police Bureau, the crash happened as Fine was making a left turn onto Northeast 118th Avenue from Halsey, and Espana allegedly struck him on the passenger side of his vehicle. Authorities believe excessive speed was a significant factor contributing to the fatal incident.
Espana has been arrested and faces serious charges including second-degree manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. After being medically cleared, he was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center.
The investigation is still ongoing, and police are encouraging anyone with information regarding the crash to reach out to them.
