Manassas, VA
Police & Fire
Maryland Mom Runs Over Unbelted Baby Who Fell Out Of Car In Virginia: Police Maryland Mom Runs Over Unbelted Baby Who Fell Out Of Car In Virginia: Police
Maryland Mom Runs Over Unbelted Baby Who Fell Out Of Car In Virginia: Police A 10-month-old baby girl from Maryland died after she fell out of the back seat of her mom's SUV and then was run over by the car over the weekend in Virginia, authorities said. The 35-year-old Hyatsville, MD driver had put her daughter in the back seat of her 2013 Toyota Highlander unrestrained before the Sunday, June 12 crash around 1:15 p.m. in Woodbridge, Prince William County police said. The mom and daughter were visiting family members on Flotilla Way and was only driving a short distance away to a dumpster, before driving back to the 16600 block where they stopped briefly to pi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Police & Fire
Motorist Killed In South Jersey Crash: Police Motorist Killed In South Jersey Crash: Police
Motorist Killed In South Jersey Crash: Police A 75-year-old motorist was killed in a single-car crash near Joint Base McQuire-Dix-Lakehurst, authorities said. On Sunday, June 5, at approximately 7:37 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to Route 547 just north of the military base entrance. Police found a 2020 Kia Soul in the roadway with extensive damage, they said. There also were several trees found lying in the roadway, police said. Life-saving measures were initiated and the man was subsequently taken to Community Medical Center by Manchester Emergency Medical Services. The driver did not survive t…

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by Jon Craig
Cherry Hill, NJ
News
Pennsylvania Motorist Seriously Hurt By Flying Dump Truck Tire: State Police Pennsylvania Motorist Seriously Hurt By Flying Dump Truck Tire: State Police
Pennsylvania Motorist Seriously Hurt By Flying Dump Truck Tire: State Police A Lehigh County, PA woman was seriously hurt when an errant dump truck tire went sailing into their car in Souith Jersey, authorities said. Tracy Snyder, 61, of Macungie, Pennsylvania, was seriously hurt in the mishap, New Jersey State Police said. State Troopers responded to the crash on Route 42 northbound at milepost 13.2 in Runnemede, Camden County, at 2:04 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25. Preliminary investigation revealed a Kenworth dump truck was traveling northbound on Route 42. A Ford Fusion was traveling northbound on Route 42, and a Nissan Pathfinder was traveling southbound on Roiut…

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by Jon Craig
Yonkers, NY
Business
Recall Issued For Polaris Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due To Fire Hazard Recall Issued For Polaris Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due To Fire Hazard
Recall Issued For Polaris Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due To Fire Hazard Polaris is recalling two of its off-road vehicles over concerns they may pose a fire danger, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. The recall affects certain VINs of the company’s 2022 RZR Pro 4 Premium and Ultimate vehicles. Around 1,100 of the vehicles were sold at Polaris dealers across the US between May 2021 and April 2022, CPSC said. An incorrectly routed battery cable is to blame, which can contact the prop shaft during use, potentially resulting in an electrical short and fire, CPSC said. No fires have been reported so far, but one customer reported that a vehicle lost…

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by Michael Mashburn
Yonkers, NY
Business
Ford Recalls Hundreds Of Thousands Of SUVs Due To Rollaway Risk Ford Recalls Hundreds Of Thousands Of SUVs Due To Rollaway Risk
Ford Recalls Hundreds Of Thousands Of SUVs Due To Rollaway Risk Ford is recalling more than a quarter-million SUVs because they may roll away unexpectedly while in the "park" gear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a total of 252,936 2020-2022 Explorers are included in the recall. The specific makes are as follows: FORD/EXPLORER/2020-2022 FORD/EXPLORER HYBRID/2020-2022 FORD/EXPLORER INTERCEPT HYBRID/2020-2021 FORD/EXPLORER PHEV/2020-2022 FORD/EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT/2020-2021 "The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect," the NHTSA said. "A disconnected driveshaft can result i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Yonkers, NY
Business
Recall Issued For Yamaha Off-Road Motorcycles Due To Crash Hazard Recall Issued For Yamaha Off-Road Motorcycles Due To Crash Hazard
Recall Issued For Yamaha Off-Road Motorcycles Due To Crash Hazard Yamaha is recalling about a brand of off-road motorcycles because they pose a crash risk,  the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. The products were sold at Yamaha dealers nationwide from July 2021 through January 2022 for between $6,900 and $7,100. This recall involves motorcycles with the model numbers YZ125N2L and YZ125N2ME. The model number is printed on the right and left side of the motorcycle. The affected vehicles are in the following VIN range: ***CE34C***000301 through ***CE34C***004096. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame st…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Business
Ford Recalls 47,000 Pickup Trucks Because Transmission Can Suddenly Go Into Neutral Ford Recalls 47,000 Pickup Trucks Because Transmission Can Suddenly Go Into Neutral
Ford Recalls 47,000 Pickup Trucks Because Transmission Can Suddenly Go Into Neutral Nearly 50,000 Ford pickup trucks are being recalled due to transmission issues that could potentially increase the risk of crashing, officials announced. The auto giant announced that it is recalling certain 2021 F-150 pickup trucks due to transmissions that could unexpectedly shift into neutral while in motion. According to the company, the problem is due to an error in the transmission’s software. It could cause owners to suffer a loss of vehicle power and a wrench symbol illuminated on the dashboard near the speedometer. Once the vehicle is stopped, it may automatically go into “Park."…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Business
Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs
Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs Ford is recalling upwards of 215,000 pickup trucks and large SUVs sold in the US and Canada that could have leaking brake fluid that impacts stopping distances for drivers. The recall includes Ford F-150 pickup trucks produced between 2016 and 2018, and Ford Expedition Navigator SUV models from 2016 and 2017. All recalled vehicles have a 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, according to the motor company. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fluid can leak from the brake master cylinder, which can increase brake pedal travel, requiring greater …

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
26-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured In Bohemia Crash 26-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured In Bohemia Crash
26-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured In Bohemia Crash A 26-year-old woman was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island. It happened in Bohemia at about 6:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. A 2017 Nissan Rogue, driven by a Holtsville woman, was making a left turn out of a parking lot on Lakeland Avenue near Church Street when the Nissan was struck by a northbound 2017 Dodge Ram driven by a 21-year-old Oakdale man. The woman was hospitalized for treatment of critical injuries, and the man was not injured in the crash, police said. Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks. SC…

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by Nicole Valinote
Harrison, NY
Business
BMW Recalls More Than 900,000 Vehicles Due To Engine Fire Risk BMW Recalls More Than 900,000 Vehicles Due To Engine Fire Risk
BMW Recalls More Than 900,000 Vehicles Due To Engine Fire Risk BMW announced a third recall of more than 900,000 cars and SUVs due to an ongoing faulty valve heater that has been known to potentially cause engine fires. The recall covers 917,106 vehicles that are equipped with a Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve heater, which can cause a short-circuit, which could potentially lead to fires or malfunctions. This marks the third time the German auto giant has issued a recall for the recurring issue in 2017 and 2019. Earlier story - BMW Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Due To Fire Risk The recall includes many 3 Series, 5 Series, 1 Series, X5, X…

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by Zak Failla
Lower Paxton, PA
News
Baby Rescued From Restaurant Roof Following Airborne Car Crash In PA: Reports Baby Rescued From Restaurant Roof Following Airborne Car Crash In PA: Reports
Baby Rescued From Restaurant Roof Following Airborne Car Crash In PA: Reports A baby was rescued, five people were injured, and a restaurant was condemned after a van slammed into it and a sedan landed on top of it on Friday, multiple media outlets report citing Shamokin Dam Police Chief Tim Bremigen. A BMW operated by Theresa Risso was seen traveling erratically in the southbound lane of Route 11/15 before she struck another vehicle at Baldwin Boulevard around 5:40 p.m. Mar. 4, Daily Item reports citing Chief Tim Bremigen. The Selinsgrove woman hit two more vehicles along 8th Avenue before veering in the northbound lanes and entering the parking lot of the Golden C…

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by Jillian Pikora
Fairfield, CT
News
Buckle Up: New CT Seat Belt Law To Go Into Effect This Week; Here's What To Know Buckle Up: New CT Seat Belt Law To Go Into Effect This Week; Here's What To Know
Buckle Up: New CT Seat Belt Law To Go Into Effect This Week; Here's What To Know A new Connecticut law requiring all vehicle passengers to wear seat belts is set to go into effect later this week. Beginning Friday, Oct. 1, all passengers will be required to buckle up, including those in the back seat of the vehicle, Gov. Ned Lamont said. The previous law only required rear-seat passengers under the age of 16 to buckle their seat belts.  “Connecticut was one of the first states to pass a mandatory seat belt law more than 30 years ago, however it only applied to drivers and front-seat passengers,” Lamont said in a statement. “I applaud and recognize the efforts of t…

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by Nicole Valinote