Khadervali Gagguturu dies in fatal Oakdale mid-air plane crash
Fatal Oakdale mid-air plane crash death of Khadervali Gagguturu – Obituary.
Khadervali Gagguturu, a 60-year-old pilot, was tragically killed in a mid-air collision involving two light aircraft in Belimbla Park near Oakdale, Sydney, on the morning of Saturday, October 27. Gagguturu was flying a white Jabiru aircraft that collided with a yellow Cessna 182 shortly after departing from Oaks Airfield.
The Cessna, carrying two passengers and en route to Wollongong from Cessnock, burst into flames upon impact with the ground. The Jabiru was found approximately one kilometer away from the initial crash site. Gagguturu was pronounced dead at the scene, remembered fondly for his love of aviation and his kind heart.
Along with Gagguturu, veteran Qantas pilot Gary Criddle and another unidentified 29-year-old man also lost their lives in the incident. Criddle’s family expressed their devastation, describing him as a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and mentor to many aspiring pilots.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is currently investigating the cause of the crash, with early reports indicating that it occurred in uncontrolled airspace. Authorities are collecting data and seeking witnesses to understand the events leading up to this tragic accident.
Marche Mercado dies in fatal Phoenix pedestrian crash
Fatal Phoenix pedestrian crash death of Marche Mercado – Obituary
Marche Mercado, a 35-year-old woman, tragically lost her life in a pedestrian accident that occurred in Phoenix on the evening of October 26. According to the Phoenix Police Department, the incident took place around 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of 51st Avenue and Baseline Road.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered Mercado with severe injuries. She was promptly transported to a local hospital but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. Preliminary investigations revealed that Mercado was crossing 51st Avenue just north of Baseline when she was struck by a vehicle.
Additionally, it has been confirmed that one of the individuals involved in the incident was an off-duty employee of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, though their identity has not been disclosed. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are being handled by the Phoenix Police.
Brittany Camacho dies in fatal Foxborough rollover crash
Fatal Foxborough rollover crash death of Brittany Camacho – Obituary.
Brittany Camacho, a 35-year-old resident of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, was killed in a two-vehicle rollover crash Wednesday night on Interstate 95 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on October 30, with Massachusetts State Police responding to the scene on I-95 south.
According to state police, Camacho was driving one of the vehicles involved in the crash. She was transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident.
Israel Josaiah dies in fatal East El Paso crash
Fatal East El Paso crash death of Israel Josaiah – Obituary
Israel Josaiah, a 24-year-old El Paso resident, lost his life in a two-vehicle collision early Sunday morning, October 27. The crash took place around 2:45 a.m. at the intersection of Edgemere Boulevard and War Arrow Place, near Pebble Hills Elementary School in the Indian Ridge neighborhood.
According to El Paso police, Josaiah was driving a white 2012 Ford Mustang with a 19-year-old woman as a passenger, traveling southbound on War Arrow Place. Meanwhile, a 19-year-old named Isaiah Damian Jimenez, also from El Paso, was driving a white 2000 Ford F-150 westbound on Edgemere Boulevard. As Josaiah turned onto Edgemere, he reportedly failed to yield the right of way, leading to a T-bone collision with the truck. Josaiah sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
This incident marks the 56th traffic-related death in El Paso this year, with a slight decrease compared to 62 fatalities at the same point in 2023.
Taylor Dean Padilla-Ades dies in fatal Owatonna hit-and-run
Fatal Owatonna hit-and-run death of Taylor Dean Padilla-Ades – Obituary.
Taylor Dean Padilla-Ades, 31, from Lonsdale, was identified as the victim in a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred Wednesday morning in Owatonna. The incident happened near the 3700 block of County Road 45 North.
According to the Owatonna Police Department, officers located the vehicle involved later that day, leading to the arrest of Derek Paul Denelsbeck, 42, from Owatonna. Denelsbeck is currently held at the Steele County Detention Center, with charges expected to be filed by the Steele County Attorney’s Office on Friday.
The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to contact them at 507-444-3800.
Rosalia Ortega dies in fatal Santa Maria hit-and-run crash
Fatal Santa Maria hit-and-run death of Rosalia Ortega – Obituary
The Santa Maria Police Department has released details on the hit-and-run that led to the death of 1-year-old Rosalia Ortega earlier in October. The crash happened on October 13 on the 600 block of West Cypress Street. According to officials, the vehicle involved fled the scene, prompting a search for the driver.
Authorities have identified the suspect as 35-year-old Federico Garcia Galvez, a Santa Maria resident who now faces charges of felony hit-and-run resulting in injury or death. Ortega was reportedly taken to a hospital following the incident, where she was pronounced dead.
Police are actively investigating the incident and request anyone with information on Galvez’s whereabouts or any details related to the collision to contact Officer Robles at 805-929-3781, extension 2315.
Braylen Hardy dies in fatal Ensley hit-and-run
Fatal Ensley hit-and-run claims life of Braylen Hardy – Obituary
Thirteen-year-old Braylen Hardy tragically passed away following a hit-and-run incident in Ensley, Alabama, according to the Birmingham Police Department. The collision occurred on October 26, as reported on Thursday morning.
Around 6:45 p.m., police responded to gunfire in the 2400 block of Avenue D, where a vehicle, speeding away from the scene, struck Hardy, who was sitting on an ATV on the 2800 block of Avenue E. The driver abandoned the vehicle and tried to flee on foot but was apprehended nearby.
Hardy was immediately rushed to Children’s Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday. Birmingham police continue to investigate the tragic circumstances surrounding Hardy’s death, while the community mourns his loss.
Billy D. Graham dies in fatal Aiken County truck crash
Fatal Aiken County truck crash claims life of Billy D. Graham – Obituary
Billy D. Graham, a 61-year-old resident of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away early Sunday morning following a severe truck accident on Saturday night, as reported by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
The crash took place around 8:50 p.m. on Chime Bell Church Road in Aiken County when the 1998 Ford F-150 Graham was driving veered off the road, struck a tree, and then came to rest in a ditch. Graham was transported to a nearby hospital in Augusta, where he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 12:30 a.m., according to Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables.
Authorities have not yet determined whether Graham was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle, and no other injuries were reported.
Investigations by the Highway Patrol and the coroner’s office are ongoing to determine what caused the truck to leave the roadway. A toxicology test is also pending to assist in the investigation, Coroner Ables noted.
As of Thursday, a total of 612 individuals have died on South Carolina’s roads in 2023, according to data from the state Department of Public Safety. Aiken County alone has seen at least 24 traffic fatalities this year, nearing last year’s total of 29 for the area.
