West Haven Man Charged After Fatal Somers Crash That Killed Massachusetts Driver in November 2025
State police say the driver turned himself in on a warrant after investigators blamed him for a three-vehicle collision that left one man dead.
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View AllLogan County Deputy Dies After Cruiser Collides With Coal Truck at Rural West Virginia Intersection Saturday Afternoon
A passenger in the cruiser was airlifted to a Charleston hospital as state police investigate the deadly crash.
Pedestrian Killed on Interstate 80 in Vallejo After Self-Driving Tesla Struck Him, California Highway Patrol Says in Early-Morning Crash
CHP says dashcam video shows the Tesla braking and swerving before impact on westbound I-80 near the I-780 interchange.
National Weather Service Rules San Clemente Wind Damage Was Straight Line Winds as Southern California Storm Brings Tornado Risk and Flooding Concerns
Forecasters also kept flood and beach hazard alerts in place as the multiday storm moved through Los Angeles County and nearby areas.
Westport Police Investigate Mail Thefts Affecting Forty Homes as Residents Near Compo Beach Report Overnight Losses and Discarded Letters
Police say suspects targeted clustered residential mailboxes overnight and may have stolen checks and other valuable items.
Boy Killed in Henrico Apartment Shooting as Police Say Incident Was Isolated and There Is No Threat to the Community
Police are investigating what led to the shooting at Cool Lane Commons in East Highland Park on Saturday afternoon.
Fresno Police Investigate Officer Accused of Misusing Flock Camera Data and Statewide Records After Internal Audit Flagged Possible Violations
The case follows renewed scrutiny of police surveillance tools and how officers use them outside criminal investigations.
Cleveland County Deputies Capture Missing Caiman Behind Local Homes After More Than Two Months on the Loose Near Sunnylane Estates
The reptile was found in a creek behind homes and returned to its owner after repeated sightings in the neighborhood.
Two Drivers Killed in Three Vehicle Crash on Highway Five Near Lebanon as Missouri State Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Morning Collision
A southbound car crossed the centerline, hit two northbound pickups and left two people dead Thursday morning in Laclede County.
Strangers’ Quick Help Saves Oklahoma Motorcyclist After Crash in Edmond, as Benefit Ride Raises Support During His Recovery
A 22-year-old rider survived severe injuries after two bystanders stopped to help within seconds of the wreck.