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Two People Die in Manassas Crash After Police Say Driver Sped Through Stop Sign at Leland Road and Maplewood Drive Late Saturday
Traffic and Crashes

Two People Die in Manassas Crash After Police Say Driver Sped Through Stop Sign at Leland Road and Maplewood Drive Late Saturday

Prince William County police say a GMC Sierra hit a Honda Civic at an intersection in Manassas, killing the car’s driver and passenger.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 26, 2026
Two Drivers Are Killed in Wrong Way Five Car Crash on Interstate 280 in Los Altos After Vehicle Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic
Traffic and Crashes

Two Drivers Are Killed in Wrong Way Five Car Crash on Interstate 280 in Los Altos After Vehicle Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic

California Highway Patrol says one vehicle entered the southbound lanes and struck four others, shutting the freeway for hours Thursday evening.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 26, 2026
West Haven Man Charged After Fatal Somers Crash That Killed Massachusetts Driver in November 2025
Traffic and Crashes

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.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 25, 2026
Logan County Deputy Dies After Cruiser Collides With Coal Truck at Rural West Virginia Intersection Saturday Afternoon
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Logan 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.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 25, 2026
Pedestrian Killed on Interstate 80 in Vallejo After Self-Driving Tesla Struck Him, California Highway Patrol Says in Early-Morning Crash
Traffic and Crashes

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.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 25, 2026
Two Drivers Killed in Three Vehicle Crash on Highway Five Near Lebanon as Missouri State Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Morning Collision
Traffic and Crashes

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.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 24, 2026
Strangers’ Quick Help Saves Oklahoma Motorcyclist After Crash in Edmond, as Benefit Ride Raises Support During His Recovery
Traffic and Crashes

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.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 24, 2026
Two Drivers Die After Wrong-Way Collision Closes Southbound I-15 Northeast of Las Vegas for Hours Early Friday Morning
Traffic and Crashes

Two Drivers Die After Wrong-Way Collision Closes Southbound I-15 Northeast of Las Vegas for Hours Early Friday Morning

Nevada Highway Patrol says investigators believe one vehicle was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes before the crash near Valley of Fire Highway.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 24, 2026
Pedestrian Killed on Interstate 70 Ramp Near Wentzville After Tractor Trailer Strike Early Sunday, Missouri Highway Patrol Says
Traffic and Crashes

Pedestrian Killed on Interstate 70 Ramp Near Wentzville After Tractor Trailer Strike Early Sunday, Missouri Highway Patrol Says

Authorities say the 18-year-old was hit on the ramp to Route W and pronounced dead at the scene.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 23, 2026
Friends Remember Mother Killed in Norman Crash as Cleveland County Major Faces Negligent Homicide Charge After Response to Deputy Assault Call
Traffic and Crashes

Friends Remember Mother Killed in Norman Crash as Cleveland County Major Faces Negligent Homicide Charge After Response to Deputy Assault Call

Loved ones say Alison Nagell worked extra shifts for her daughter as investigators outline the deadly May crash at Classen and Cedar.

byTammy SimmonsOctober 23, 2026

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