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Distracted Truck Driver Strikes Police Car In South Brunswick (VIDEO) Distracted Truck Driver Strikes Police Car In South Brunswick (VIDEO)
Distracted Truck Driver Strikes Police Car In South Brunswick (Video) A police officer narrowly escaped injury after their vehicle was struck by a truck on Saturday, March 14, authorities said. At 2:40 a.m., a distracted truck driver struck the police car, which was on a traffic assignment on the side of Route 1, South Brunswick police said. Aside from the police car, which had its lights on, the truck driver struck over 50 cones and an arrow sign board, police said. Officer escapes injury. A distracted truck driver struck a police car on a traffic assignment on the side of the highway early this morning. The truck driver struck over 50 cones, an arrow sig…
BMW Driver Critical After Route 18 Crash: New Brunswick PD BMW Driver Critical After Route 18 Crash: New Brunswick PD
BMW Driver Critical After Route 18 Crash: New Brunswick PD A woman is in critical condition following a three-vehicle crash on Route 18 in New Brunswick on Sunday, March 8, authorities said. At 10:15 p.m., officers responded to Route 18 and Paulus Boulevard after a tractor trailer driven by a 57-year-old Norristown, Pennsylvania man collided with a BMW driven by a 27-year-old Parlin woman, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and New Brunswick Police Chief Vincent Sabo said. The driver of the BMW was transported to JFK Medical Center where she was treated for serious head injuries and later transferred to another hospital where she rema…
23-Year-Old Millville Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash In Vineland 23-Year-Old Millville Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash In Vineland
23-Year-Old Millville Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash In Vineland A 23-year-old Millville woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Vineland on Monday morning, Feb. 16, authorities said. A 2005 Honda Civic operated by Emmaliz Rosado, 23, of Millville, made contact with the front passenger side of a 2009 Ford Flex operated by Estephani Loder, 34, of Millville, as both vehicles were heading north on Delsea Drive approaching Sherman Avenue, just before 9:15 a.m., police said. The contact caused the Honda Civic to lose control and travel into the opposing lane of traffic on Delsea Drive and into the path of a 2017 Peterbilt commercial truck operated by Gil…
Louisiana Trucker Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Route 78 In Readington: NJSP Louisiana Trucker Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Route 78 In Readington: NJSP
Louisiana Trucker Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Route 78 In Readington: Njsp A 57-year-old Louisiana man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Monday, Sept. 29, authorities said. Marshall Vizinat, a Baton Rouge resident, was standing outside of his tractor-trailer, which was parked on the right shoulder on Route 78, when he was struck by a vehicle just before 8 p.m. in the westbound lanes in Readington, according to Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police. The vehicle did not remain at the scene and continued westbound, Postorino said. Vizinat was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. The c…
Overweight Truck With Faulty Brakes Hauled Off Road In Rye, Police Say Overweight Truck With Faulty Brakes Hauled Off Road In Rye, Police Say
Overweight Truck With Faulty Brakes Hauled Off Road In Rye, Police Say A heavily overloaded truck hauling asphalt through Westchester was pulled off the road after being found with two inoperative brakes, leading to its company being cited for over a dozen violations, police said.  The incident began a little after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, when a member of the City of Rye Police Department spotted a tri-axle commercial vehicle near Playland Access Drive and Theodore Fremd Avenue that was missing required Highway Use Tax and International Fuel Tax Agreement decals, the department said on Friday, Sept. 26. Police said the truck, which was en route …
Brewster's Million: Mass Man Scores $1M Lottery Jackpot Brewster's Million: Mass Man Scores $1M Lottery Jackpot
Brewster's Million: Mass Man Scores $1M Lottery Jackpot A Brewster man said he knows how he'll spend his winnings after landing a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Steven Enos won the payday playing the $20 scratch-off game "$10,000,000 Premier Cash.” He chose to take the one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Enos plans to buy himself a new truck, take his family on vacation, and invest the rest of the money.  He bought the winning ticket at Cumberland Farms, 4460 State Hwy #6 in Eastham. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
Dump Truck Slams Into Two Lebanon County Mobile Homes, Pushing One Off Foundation Dump Truck Slams Into Two Lebanon County Mobile Homes, Pushing One Off Foundation
Dump Truck Slams Into Two Lebanon County Mobile Homes, Pushing One Off Foundation A dump truck plowed into two occupied mobile homes in Lebanon County early Tuesday, Sept. 16, fire officials said. The crash happened at the intersection of Shanamantown Road and Clearspring Road at 5:42 a.m., according to the North Annville Fire Company. The truck first struck one mobile home before coming to rest against the second, pushing it more than six feet off its foundation, firefighters said. Both homes were occupied by sleeping residents at the time of impact. Crews assisted the homeowners out of their houses after the crash compromised the porch and front door. The residents s…
E-Bike Rider Killed In Early-Morning Crash At Medford Intersection E-Bike Rider Killed In Early-Morning Crash At Medford Intersection
E-Bike Rider Killed In Early-Morning Crash At Medford Intersection An early-morning crash in Medford claimed the life of a 35-year-old e-bike operator. The wreck happened at the intersection of Route 112 and Woodside Avenue at around 6:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, according to Suffolk County Police. Gilberto Guilbe, of Far Rockaway, was riding an e-bike eastbound on Woodside Avenue when he collided with a 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling north on Route 112, police said. He was taken to NYU Langone Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The pickup driver, a 39-year-old Bay Shore man, was not injured in the crash, police said. Both the e-bike and the t…
Train Collides With Tractor-Trailer At Rosedale Crossing, Officials Say Train Collides With Tractor-Trailer At Rosedale Crossing, Officials Say
Train Collides With Tractor-Trailer At Rosedale Crossing, Officials Say A tractor-trailer took a hit from a train in Baltimore County — but somehow, nobody was hurt. Fire officials said crews rushed to the crossing at 68th Street and Lake Drive in Rosedale around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, after a collision between a freight train and a truck. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found only minor damage, no injuries, and no hazards to the community, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Crews cleared the scene quickly, and traffic was minimally impacted.
$400K Of Pine-Sol Stolen From Tractor-Trailer In Dauphin CountyFound Abandoned In NJ: PSP $400K Of Pine-Sol Stolen From Tractor-Trailer In Dauphin CountyFound Abandoned In NJ: PSP
$400K Of Pine-Sol Stolen From Tractor-Trailer In Dauphin CountyFound Abandoned In NJ: PSP A tractor-trailer carrying nearly half a million dollars’ worth of Pine-Sol cleaner was found abandoned along Interstate 80 in New Jersey, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The tractor-trailer and its cargo container were stolen from Professional Freight Services on the 300 block of North Fairville Avenue in West Hanover Township, Dauphin County, around 1 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, according to troopers. Inside the container was approximately $400,000 worth of Pine-Sol, while the container itself was valued at around $2,000, police said. State police identified the victims in the case as No…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Two Trucks On Sunrise Highway In Lindenhurst Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Two Trucks On Sunrise Highway In Lindenhurst
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Two Trucks On Sunrise Highway In Lindenhurst A 60-year-old man was killed after being hit by two trucks while crossing Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst. The crash happened shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Buffalo Avenue, according to Suffolk County Police. Mariano Diaz-Pichardo was walking his bicycle across the highway when a Hino box truck tried to swerve to avoid him but struck the bike. He was then hit by a Ford F550, according to investigators. Diaz-Pichardo was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The box truck dr…
86-Year-Old Maplewood Man Killed After Hit By Truck On Route 78: NJSP 86-Year-Old Maplewood Man Killed After Hit By Truck On Route 78: NJSP
86-Year-Old Maplewood Man Killed After Hit By Truck On Route 78: Njsp An 86-year-old Maplewood man was killed after he was hit by a truck on Route 78 in Union County, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 4. On Thursday, July 31, at 11:57 a.m., troopers responded to Route 78 East in Union Township after Welton Johnson entered the roadway and was struck by a Freightliner tractor trailer, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said. Funeral arrangements have not been publicly released.
Riverhead Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crashing Into Construction Vehicle On LIE: Police Riverhead Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crashing Into Construction Vehicle On LIE: Police
Riverhead Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crashing Into Construction Vehicle On LIE: Police A 71-year-old Riverhead man was seriously injured after his motorcycle crashed into a Department of Transportation truck closing lanes for construction on the Long Island Expressway, Suffolk County Police announced on Monday, Aug. 4. Bruce Bihary was riding a 2011 Can-Am motorcycle eastbound on the Long Island Expressway, just west of Exit 69 in Manorville, when the collision occurred around 8:50 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, according to Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives. Bihary struck the attenuator portion of a 2017 Hino truck operated by the Department of Transportation. The truc…
PHOTOS: Sedan Collides With Trailer Carrying John Deere Mower In Lititz, Police Say PHOTOS: Sedan Collides With Trailer Carrying John Deere Mower In Lititz, Police Say
Photos: Sedan Collides With Trailer Carrying John Deere Mower In Lititz, Police Say A two-vehicle crash left one driver with minor injuries in Warwick Township, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police announced on Tuesday, July 29. The crash happened at the intersection of Lititz Pike (Route 501) and East Millport Road when a black sedan struck a flatbed trailer being pulled by a heavy-duty truck, according to police. The trailer was carrying a John Deere riding mower. The driver of the sedan reported a minor injury and was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel, police said. Ephrata Auto Service towed the sedan from the intersection. Crews from Manheim Tow…
86-Year-Old Woman Killed In Route 519 Crash: NJSP 86-Year-Old Woman Killed In Route 519 Crash: NJSP
86-Year-Old Woman Killed In Route 519 Crash: Njsp An 86-year-old Milford woman was killed after crashing into a box truck on Route 519 in Hunterdon County on Tuesday, July 15, authorities said. At 12:12 p.m., troopers responded to County Route 519 in Alexandria Township after a Volkswagen traveling northbound struck an Isuzu box truck traveling southbound, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. The Volkswagen then ran off the roadway to the left, Lebron said. Ruth Henshaw, the driver of the Volkswagen, was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
Reading Driver Killed In Head-On Crash With Dump Truck On Route 73: Coroner Reading Driver Killed In Head-On Crash With Dump Truck On Route 73: Coroner
Reading Driver Killed In Head-On Crash With Dump Truck On Route 73: Coroner A 41-year-old Reading man was killed in a violent head-on crash with a Mack dump truck in Ruscombmanor Township, the Berks County Coroner’s Office announced. Pablo G. Espejo died following a two-vehicle wreck in the area of Blandon and Fraser roads in Ruscombmanor on Saturday, July 13 at approximately 1:07 p.m., county officials said. Espejo was driving east on Route 73 (Blandon Road) when his vehicle crossed over the solid double yellow lines and struck a westbound Mack truck head-on, authorities explained. His car came to final rest in the middle of the road, facing north, while the Mack …
$100K in Damage After Arsonist Targets Trucks at Maryland Transport Yard, Fire Marshal Says $100K in Damage After Arsonist Targets Trucks at Maryland Transport Yard, Fire Marshal Says
$100K in Damage After Arsonist Targets Trucks at Maryland Transport Yard, Fire Marshal Says A firebug caused six-figure damage at an area transport yard after attempting to torch multiple trucks earlier this week, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators say someone tried to set multiple vehicles ablaze at Murphy’s Transport on West Belle Road in Ridgely.  The owner, Bryan Saathoff, discovered the fire damage to the interior of one truck early Monday, July 7, and soon realized several other vehicles had also been targeted. “Deputy State Fire Marshals have determined that someone attempted to set multiple vehicles on fire,” the agency said Wednesday, July 9…
Trenton Woman Killed On Route 295 After Crashing Into Truck: NJSP Trenton Woman Killed On Route 295 After Crashing Into Truck: NJSP
Trenton Woman Killed On Route 295 After Crashing Into Truck: Njsp A 64-year-old Trenton woman was killed in a crash on Route 295 in Gloucester County on Monday, July 7, authorities said. At 11:54 a.m., troopers responded to Route 295 in Logan Township after a Dodge minivan struck the back of a Freightliner that was parked on the right shoulder, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Ibtissam Sankar, the driver of the Dodge, was killed in the crash, Lebron said. A passenger in the Dodge sustained minor injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
74-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 347, State Police Say 74-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 347, State Police Say
74-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 347, State Police Say A 74-year-old man from Woodbine was killed in a head-on crash early Friday, July 4 on Route 347 in Cumberland County, State Police said. Troopers responded to the scene at 12:04 a.m. near milepost 2.8 in Maurice River Township, Sgt. Charles Marchan said. A preliminary investigation found that the man was driving a Toyota Matrix northbound on the highway when he crossed the centerline and slammed head-on into a Ram pickup truck, Marchan said. The Toyota driver sustained fatal injuries. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, police said. The driver of the Ram ha…
Man Tries Running Over Neighbor; Stabs Him With 6-Inch Knife: Lancaster DA Man Tries Running Over Neighbor; Stabs Him With 6-Inch Knife: Lancaster DA
Man Tries Running Over Neighbor; Stabs Him With 6-Inch Knife: Lancaster DA A Lancaster man tried to mow down his neighbor with a truck before stabbing him in the arm with a 6-inch knife during a wild chase, police in Manheim Township announced on Tuesday, July 1. Alfredo Santiago-Tirado, 37, is facing charges of aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and recklessly endangering another person after the terrifying ordeal outside a home on the 900 block of North Queen Street, according to authorities. It started around 9 a.m. on Friday, May 31, when Santiago-Tirado's neighbor accused him of breaking into their apartment, police said. Santiago-Tirado said “no,” hopp…
'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 62K+ Chevy Trucks, Sparking Massive Recall: Here's Why 'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 62K+ Chevy Trucks, Sparking Massive Recall: Here's Why
'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 62K+ Chevy Trucks, Sparking Massive Recall: Here's Why General Motors is recalling more than 62,000 trucks after finding that brake fluid can leak and potentially spark a fire. GM issued the recall for about 62,468 Chevrolet Silverado trucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The affected models include the 2019-2024 Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD.  One vehicle fire has been reported, but no injuries or crashes have been linked to the issue, according to the NHTSA. "An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked," the …
ID Released Of Driver Killed In 4-Vehicle Pileup On I-84 In Kent (UPDATE) ID Released Of Driver Killed In 4-Vehicle Pileup On I-84 In Kent (UPDATE)
ID Released Of Driver Killed In 4-Vehicle Pileup On I-84 In Kent (Update) Authorities have released more information about a multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of Interstate 84 for hours in Putnam County and resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man.  The crash happened around 1:45 p.m. on Monday, June 23, on I-84 westbound near mile marker 61.4 in the Town of Kent, Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police said in an update on Wednesday, June 25.  Investigators said 36-year-old Nodir Umarov of Brooklyn was driving a 2024 Ram truck in the right lane when he failed to stop for traffic slowing near a work zone. His truck slammed into t…
Police ID Man Killed In Hartford Rollover Crash Police ID Man Killed In Hartford Rollover Crash
Police ID Man Killed In Hartford Rollover Crash A 64-year-old man was killed on Monday morning, June 16, when the truck he was in slammed into a parked car, authorities said.  Trevor Grant was riding in a 2004 Dodge Dakota that hit a Subaru Outback on Garden Street in Hartford, authorities said. Police did not provide information on Grant's last known address.  Investigators said the truck rolled over after hitting the car.  First responders found the driver responsive when they arrived at the scene, but Grant was unconscious. He and the driver were taken to Saint Francis Hospital, where Grant was pronounced dead.&n…
Septic Truck Flips, Dump Truck Crashes Into Trees On Route 7 In Loudoun County: State Police Septic Truck Flips, Dump Truck Crashes Into Trees On Route 7 In Loudoun County: State Police
Septic Truck Flips, Dump Truck Crashes Into Trees On Route 7 In Loudoun County: State Police A septic truck rolled, a dump truck slammed into trees, and a driver had to be cut out of the wreck — all on a Loudoun County highway, Virginia State Police said. Troopers responded at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, June 13, to a wreck on the ramp from Route 267 west to the Route 7 Bypass, according to police. One dump truck ended up smashed into trees. The other truck, a fully loaded septic hauler, rolled onto its side and pinned the driver in the seat. The right and center lanes of Route 7 Bypass were shut down, along with the ramp, while fire crews worked to rescue the driver. The af…
Elizabethtown Driver Killed After Crashing Into Teen’s Truck Ran Stop Sign: PA State Police Elizabethtown Driver Killed After Crashing Into Teen’s Truck Ran Stop Sign: PA State Police
Elizabethtown Driver Killed After Crashing Into Teen’s Truck Ran Stop Sign: PA State Police A man was killed when his Pontiac ran a stop sign and was hit by a Ford F350 at a Dauphin County intersection, authorities announced on Thursday, June 12. Michael C. Eckenrode, 47, of Elizabethtown, died of multiple traumatic injuries when his car collided with a truck at North Hertzler Road and East Harrisburg Pike in Londonderry Township around 6 p.m. on Friday, June 6, according to the Dauphin County Coroner’s Office. His death was ruled accidental. Eckenrode was behind the wheel of a Pontiac G6 that failed to stop at the intersection and was struck by a Ford F350 driven by a 17-year-old…
North Haledon Man, 56, Killed In Hawthorne Dump Truck Crash North Haledon Man, 56, Killed In Hawthorne Dump Truck Crash
North Haledon Man, 56, Killed In Hawthorne Dump Truck Crash A North Haledon man was killed when a dump truck slammed into his SUV in Hawthorne on Wednesday, June 11, authorities said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dailyvoicenewjersey Police were called to the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Goffle Hill Road around 11:32 a.m. on a report of a serious crash, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Hawthorne Police Chief James Knepper. A dump truck collided with a Nissan SUV in the intersection, officials said. The driver of the SUV, a 56-year-old man from North H…
Hit-Run, Highway Crash In Waterbury Leave 3 Injured — 1 Fighting To Survive Hit-Run, Highway Crash In Waterbury Leave 3 Injured — 1 Fighting To Survive
Hit-Run, Highway Crash In Waterbury Leave 3 Injured — 1 Fighting To Survive Police are investigating two serious crashes in Waterbury that sent three people to the hospital, including one man who is fighting for his life. The first incident happened around 6:20 p.m., when a truck crashed with two motorcycles near South Main Street and Platts Mill Road, Waterbury police said. The pickup driver fled the scene, leaving a man and a woman injured on the road. Paramedics transported both motorcyclists to a local hospital with serious injuries. They are expected to survive, police said. Officers later located the driver of the truck nearby.  Authorities have not sai…
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Railroad Bridge In Greene Township: Franklin Fire Co. Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Railroad Bridge In Greene Township: Franklin Fire Co.
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Railroad Bridge In Greene Township: Franklin Fire Co. A tractor-trailer smashed into a low railroad overpass in Greene Township, Franklin County, just before lunch on Thursday, June 5, according to the Franklin Fire Company. The crash happened along Woodstock Road where the truck, clearly taller than the posted 11-foot clearance, struck the railroad bridge, the department said in a social media post. Emergency responders from Squad 41 secured the vehicle and fire police directed traffic for Pennsylvania State Police while the scene was cleared. No injuries were reported.
Four Trucks Go Up In Flames At Route 17 Lodi Diesel Shop Four Trucks Go Up In Flames At Route 17 Lodi Diesel Shop
Four Trucks Go Up In Flames At Route 17 Lodi Diesel Shop A multi-vehicle fire behind a Bergen County diesel service shop sent thick smoke into the sky and drew a multi-town fire response Friday afternoon, May 9, officials said. The Lodi Fire Department was dispatched at 2:04 p.m. to 180 Route 17 South — the site of Atlantic Detroit Diesel — for a reported truck fire, according to fire officials. Crews arrived to find four trucks on fire in the rear parking lot, authorities said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @wixphotography8 Atlantic Detroit Diesel, according to its website, special…
Monster Trucks Take Over Newark: Monster Jam Roars Into Prudential Center This August Monster Trucks Take Over Newark: Monster Jam Roars Into Prudential Center This August
Monster Trucks Take Over Newark: Monster Jam Roars Into Prudential Center This August Get ready, Newark! Monster Jam is coming back in a big way. The action-packed motorsports event returns to the Prudential Center for three days: Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10, 2025. Tickets are on sale now through StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. Fans can expect larger-than-life trucks to compete in racing, skills, and freestyle challenges. Each show features head-to-head matchups and jaw-dropping stunts—all powered by 12,000-pound machines designed for pure power and spectacle. What started as a grassroots motorsport has grown into a nationwide spectacle. Monster Jam w…
Suspect In Tractor Supply Truck Theft That Left Veteran Dogless Extradited: Westmoreland DA Suspect In Tractor Supply Truck Theft That Left Veteran Dogless Extradited: Westmoreland DA
Suspect In Tractor Supply Truck Theft That Left Veteran Dogless Extradited: Westmoreland DA A Maryland man who allegedly stole a veteran’s truck—with his dog still inside—has been returned to Pennsylvania to face charges in Westmoreland County, officials announced. Kenneth Crider, of Poolesville, was arraigned this week, and is being held in the Westmoreland County Prison on $100,000 bail, according to the District Attorney's Office. The charges stem from an incident on Sept. 23, 2024, outside a Tractor Supply in East Huntingdon Township. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the victim told troopers he was walking into the store when Crider forcibly took the keys from his pock…