Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Fairfax County, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Fairfax County, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials
Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Fairfax County, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials Traffic came to a standstill in Fairfax County after a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and sedan shut down all westbound lanes on I-66 near Nutley Street, fire officials said. Fire crews responded to the scene around 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 24, after the two vehicles collided on I-66 WB, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. The collision sparked a vehicle fire, prompting emergency responders to block off all lanes while they worked to contain the flames. "Fairfax’s Bravest are on scene of a vehicle fire on I-66 WB prior to Nutley Street," the department posted on X. "Crews …
Driver Seriously Injured After Hitting Tree, Rolling Over On Hutch In Scarsdale (UPDATE) Driver Seriously Injured After Hitting Tree, Rolling Over On Hutch In Scarsdale (UPDATE)
Driver Seriously Injured After Hitting Tree, Rolling Over On Hutch In Scarsdale (Update) A driver was seriously injured after his pickup truck veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway, struck a tree, and rolled over in a wooded area, authorities said. The crash happened on Wednesday, March 19, shortly after 7 a.m., on the southbound side of the parkway, just south of Mamaroneck Road in Scarsdale, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. Emergency responders were alerted when a 911 caller reported seeing a heavily damaged pickup truck off the roadway. Police arrived to find the vehicle had sustained severe damage after leaving the road and…
Child Hit By SUV, Seriously Injured While Riding Bike In Monsey Child Hit By SUV, Seriously Injured While Riding Bike In Monsey
Child Hit By SUV, Seriously Injured While Riding Bike In Monsey Police are investigating after a young girl was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured while riding her bicycle in Rockland County.  The crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday, March 17, in Monsey on Ronald Drive near the intersection of Nancy Lane. Witnesses said the young victim was riding her bike when she was hit by a Lexus SUV. The driver remained at the scene following the incident, according to incident reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions. The child suffered serious injuries and was rushed by ambulance to Westchester Medical Center. As of Tuesday morn…
Cops ID North Haven Dad, Baby Killed In I-91 Crash With Fuel Tanker In Vermont Cops ID North Haven Dad, Baby Killed In I-91 Crash With Fuel Tanker In Vermont
Cops ID North Haven Dad, Baby Killed In I-91 Crash With Fuel Tanker In Vermont A Connecticut father and his 4-month-old son have been identified as the victims of a fatal crash with a fuel tanker on Interstate 91 over the weekend in Vermont. Taylor Binnington, 39, of North Haven, was behind the wheel of a Hyundai with his wife and two young children, traveling north through Rockingham, Vermont, on Saturday, March  8, around 9:45 a.m., when he crashed into the rear of the tanker truck, Vermont State Police said. Binnington died at the scene, and his infant son, Lake Perry, was airlifted to a hospital in New Hampshire, where he succumbed to his injuries soon after,…
Truck Slams School Bus In Brick Township: Cops Truck Slams School Bus In Brick Township: Cops
Truck Slams School Bus In Brick Township: Cops Several people were injured after a truck collided with a school bus in Brick on the morning of Thursday, March 6, authorities said. At 8:21 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Cherry Quay Road after the operator of a pickup truck, following too closely, caused a rear-end collision with a school bus, Brick Township police said. Minor injuries were reported as a result of the incident, police said. First responders and school employees worked to ensure the safe discharge of the students to their parents who were at the scene and to release the remaining students who were then safely…
Propane Tanks Explode In Mansfield Box Truck, Injuring 2 Propane Tanks Explode In Mansfield Box Truck, Injuring 2
Propane Tanks Explode In Mansfield Box Truck, Injuring 2 Two people were injured when propane tanks exploded in a box truck, Connecticut State Police said.  The incident happened Friday night, Feb. 28, just after 9 p.m. at the Conantville Road and Overlook Drive intersection in Mansfield.  One of the injured was air-lifted to a Rhode Island burn ward for second-degree burns while the other was rushed to an area hospital. Their injuries were considered life-threatening, police said.  The truck they were in was carrying multiple 20-pound propane tanks used for grills, authorities said. Investigators believe several exploded, but it'…
Possible DUI Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Arbutus: State Police Possible DUI Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Arbutus: State Police
Possible DUI Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Arbutus: State Police A New Jersey truck driver was caught in the middle of a multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of I-95 in Maryland for hours, according to Maryland State Police. The crash happened around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, along southbound I-95, just south of I-195 in Arbutus, Baltimore County. Investigators say Persia Samina Ransford, 27, of Takoma Park, was driving a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer southbound when she slammed into the rear of a 2004 tractor-trailer driven by Asmaeil Faraj Abusharia, 59, of Sewaren, New Jersey. Moments later, a 2016 Toyota Corolla, driven by Luis Del Cid, 53, of Mid…
Driver Who Hit, Injured 10-Year-Old In East Haven Before Speeding Off Caught: Police Driver Who Hit, Injured 10-Year-Old In East Haven Before Speeding Off Caught: Police
Driver Who Hit, Injured 10-Year-Old In East Haven Before Speeding Off Caught: Police A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly hitting a 10-year-old in a crosswalk in New Haven County and driving away, authorities said. Serafin Reyes Viera, 69, of New Haven, is charged with evading responsibility resulting in injury and failure to yield to a pedestrian from the Jan. 14 crash, police said. The child was in a crosswalk near 655 Main Street in East Haven when a Honda HR-V struck him, police said. Several witnesses ran to help and tried to stop the driver, but he never slowed down as he turned onto Eastbound Frontage Road. The child was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital wi…
Dangerous Tire Spikes Planted on Coventry Roads — Police Warn Drivers Dangerous Tire Spikes Planted on Coventry Roads — Police Warn Drivers
Dangerous Tire Spikes Planted on Coventry Roads — Police Warn Drivers Someone has been planting dangerous tire spikes on roads near driveways in Tolland County, and police want the public to be on the lookout. Coventry police say they’ve received two complaints in recent months about the small, sharp devices being left in the roadway or near a driveway. The spikes, which can puncture tires and potentially cause serious damage, were found in separate parts of town and months apart. “These can be purchased online from known retailers,” Coventry Police said in a statement. They’re now asking residents to report any similar objects spotted in the streets or other…
DUI Driver, 27, Slams Car Into Telephone Pole In Fair Lawn: Police DUI Driver, 27, Slams Car Into Telephone Pole In Fair Lawn: Police
DUI Driver, 27, Slams Car Into Telephone Pole In Fair Lawn: Police A 27-year-old Fair Lawn man was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing his car into a telephone pole over the weekend, authorities said. Police Officer Vincent Messina responded to the scene at the corner of Fair Lawn and Parmelee avenues around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, after receiving reports of a single-car crash, police said.  The driver, identified as Luis A. Gamarroarrego, failed a roadside sobriety test and was taken into custody, authorities said. Photos from the scene by Kyle Mazza of UNF News show a Chevrolet sedan slammed into the pole, and officers e…
Truck Overturns On I-287 In Rye (DEVELOPING) Truck Overturns On I-287 In Rye (DEVELOPING)
Truck Overturns On I-287 In Rye (Developing) A truck landed on its side on Interstate 287 in Westchester.  The crash happened on Thursday, Feb. 13 just before 10 a.m., when a box truck overturned on Interstate 287 East near the Exit 12 ramp to Interstate 95 South, according to New York State Police.  Two people inside the truck were able to get themselves out with minor injuries. The scene has since been cleared and all lanes are open. Posted by Westchester Fire Wire on Thursday, February 13, 2025
Snow, Ice To Slam Pennsylvania PennDOT Issues  Statewide Travel Restrictions Snow, Ice To Slam Pennsylvania PennDOT Issues  Statewide Travel Restrictions
Snow, Ice To Slam Pennsylvania PennDOT Issues Statewide Travel Restrictions A winter storm packing snow, sleet, and freezing rain is set to sweep across Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Feb. 11, prompting PennDOT to issue travel warnings and vehicle restrictions. The storm is expected to begin mid-morning in southwestern PA, spreading north and east throughout the day. Snow will transition into freezing rain by Wednesday, Feb. 12, creating hazardous travel conditions, according to PennDOT. Vehicle Restrictions At 4 p.m. Tuesday, Tier 1 vehicle restrictions will take effect on several major highways, including: Interstate 76 from Toll I-76/I-276 to the Walt Whitman Bridge…