Firefighter Who Lost Both Legs Admits Causing Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Long Island Teacher
More than two years after a high school teacher was killed in a drunken, wrong-way crash on a Long Island parkway, the man responsible for the wreck has pleaded guilty.
Joseph Norris, age 40, of Babylon, copped to multiple charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, May 23, in the death of Anthony Mariano in November 2020.
According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, Norris, an off-duty New York City firefighter, had a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit when he got behind the wheel of his Chevrolet pickup truck on the evening o…
Trooper Struck, Launched Into Traffic By 24-Year-Old Reckless Driver In Fairfax County: VSP
A 24-year-old Prince William County woman is facing charges for hitting a Virginia State Police vehicle on Route 66 that in turn struck the trooper, launching him into the roadway, authorities said.
Khadija F. Sayyid, of Bristow, was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro when she struck the troop car that was in the shoulder of Route 66 near mile marker 50 around 4 p.m. in Fairfax County Monday, May 15, VSP said.
The trooper, who was walking back to his vehicle after a traffic stop for speeding, was struck by the vehicle on impact and launched into the right, eastbound lane of travel. …
Driver, 30, Killed After Striking Tree In South Jersey
A 30-year-old Atlantic County man was killed when his SUV went off the road and struck a tree, authorities said.
The crash occurred on Monday, May 8, at 4:34 a.m, on the 3200 block of Reading Avenue in the Elwood section of Mullica Township, police said.
Mullica Township Police received a 9-1-1 call reporting the crash. Police responded and found a single vehicle accident with entrapment.
Police officers found a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Nelson P. Narvaez, of Mullica Township. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel, police said.
Local fire officials also re…
