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Woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Fremont

A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing Mission Boulevard outside of a crosswalk.
This incident marks the 12th traffic-related death in Fremont in 2023.

Woman, 47, and boy, 14, killed in wrong-way collision on Bay Area highway

A wrong-way driver caused a fatal head-on collision on state Route 85, resulting in the deaths of a woman and a teenager.

San Jose woman, boy killed in crash with wrong-way driver

A wrong-way driver caused a fatal collision on Highway 85, killing a woman and a teenager.

Teenager killed and man (20s) badly injured in late-night car crash in Donegal

A fatal road traffic collision occurred, resulting in one teen's death and serious injuries to the driver.

Motorcyclist, 60, killed in multi-vehicle crash in Hounslow

Police appeal for witnesses with dashcam footage of fatal motorcycle collision in Hounslow.

Pedestrian killed in Concord crash

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Highway 242 in Concord.

Woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Fremont

A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing Mission Boulevard outside of a crosswalk.
This incident marks the 12th traffic-related death in Fremont in 2023.

Woman, 47, and boy, 14, killed in wrong-way collision on Bay Area highway

A wrong-way driver caused a fatal head-on collision on state Route 85, resulting in the deaths of a woman and a teenager.

San Jose woman, boy killed in crash with wrong-way driver

A wrong-way driver caused a fatal collision on Highway 85, killing a woman and a teenager.

Teenager killed and man (20s) badly injured in late-night car crash in Donegal

A fatal road traffic collision occurred, resulting in one teen's death and serious injuries to the driver.

Motorcyclist, 60, killed in multi-vehicle crash in Hounslow

Police appeal for witnesses with dashcam footage of fatal motorcycle collision in Hounslow.

Pedestrian killed in Concord crash

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Highway 242 in Concord.
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from www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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Crash between cargo truck and bus in Mexico kills 19 and injures six

Nineteen people died and six were injured in a truck-bus collision in northern Mexico, highlighting rising traffic accident rates.

Man struck and killed by commuter rail in Brockton

Authorities do not suspect foul play in the commuter rail collision in Brockton.

Crash between cargo truck and bus in Mexico kills 19 and injures six

Nineteen people died and six were injured in a truck-bus collision in northern Mexico, highlighting rising traffic accident rates.

Man struck and killed by commuter rail in Brockton

Authorities do not suspect foul play in the commuter rail collision in Brockton.
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Eltham junction labelled 'one of the most dangerous' after crash kills pregnant woman

A tragic incident occurred involving a pregnant woman and an unmarked police car, leading to a fatal outcome and raising concerns about road safety.

Unmarked police car racing' down wrong side of the road' before fatal Eltham crash

A pregnant woman and her unborn baby died in an accident involving an unmarked police car, prompting an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

CHP: Driver who stopped on Highway 84, began throwing items is fatally hit by another car

A man was killed after throwing objects at vehicles on State Route 84 and being struck by a car.

Pedestrian struck and killed on the BQE

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on the BQE while walking on the highway, highlighting safety issues for pedestrians on limited-access roads.

68-Year-Old Man Attacked and Beaten in Queens

Police are seeking help after a 68-year-old man was assaulted in Queens.
A wrong-way crash in South Jersey resulted in two fatalities and illustrated dangers on highways.
Video evidence plays a role in understanding severe traffic incidents.

Two women sought for fleeing the scene of a fatal collision in Queensboro Hill that left one man dead and another injured: NYPD - QNS

Two women fled a fatal accident in Queens after hitting a pedestrian and another vehicle; investigation ongoing.

Eltham junction labelled 'one of the most dangerous' after crash kills pregnant woman

A tragic incident occurred involving a pregnant woman and an unmarked police car, leading to a fatal outcome and raising concerns about road safety.

Unmarked police car racing' down wrong side of the road' before fatal Eltham crash

A pregnant woman and her unborn baby died in an accident involving an unmarked police car, prompting an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

CHP: Driver who stopped on Highway 84, began throwing items is fatally hit by another car

A man was killed after throwing objects at vehicles on State Route 84 and being struck by a car.

Pedestrian struck and killed on the BQE

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on the BQE while walking on the highway, highlighting safety issues for pedestrians on limited-access roads.

68-Year-Old Man Attacked and Beaten in Queens

Police are seeking help after a 68-year-old man was assaulted in Queens.
A wrong-way crash in South Jersey resulted in two fatalities and illustrated dangers on highways.
Video evidence plays a role in understanding severe traffic incidents.

Two women sought for fleeing the scene of a fatal collision in Queensboro Hill that left one man dead and another injured: NYPD - QNS

Two women fled a fatal accident in Queens after hitting a pedestrian and another vehicle; investigation ongoing.
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Motorcyclist, 29, arrested after woman killed in Kidbrooke crash

A motorcyclist was arrested after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian in Kidbrooke, highlighting the seriousness of road safety and enforcement.

Motorcyclist dies after crashing down embankment in Kent

A motorcyclist died in a crash in Gravesend after his Kawasaki motorcycle left the road and went down an embankment.

Motorcyclist, 29, arrested after woman killed in Kidbrooke crash

A motorcyclist was arrested after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian in Kidbrooke, highlighting the seriousness of road safety and enforcement.

Motorcyclist dies after crashing down embankment in Kent

A motorcyclist died in a crash in Gravesend after his Kawasaki motorcycle left the road and went down an embankment.
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Pedestrian (80s) dies after being struck by a van in Co Donegal

Gardaí seek witnesses for a fatal pedestrian collision involving a van in Co. Donegal.

Murder suspect arrested at Heathrow hours after man killed by car in London

Murder suspect arrested at Heathrow Airport
Appeal for witnesses to come forward

Pedestrian (80s) dies after being struck by a van in Co Donegal

Gardaí seek witnesses for a fatal pedestrian collision involving a van in Co. Donegal.

Murder suspect arrested at Heathrow hours after man killed by car in London

Murder suspect arrested at Heathrow Airport
Appeal for witnesses to come forward
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from Padailypost
2 months ago

Caltrain hits and kills person on the tracks

Caltrain electric train involved in a fatal collision in Menlo Park. Eyewitnesses reported incident due to Caltrain's new policy of not publicly disclosing fatalities.
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from www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Cars

Police: Man dies in Oakland traffic collision after two vehicles blow through stop signs

Excessive speed led to fatal collision in East Oakland.

Sunnyvale: DUI arrest after woman hit and killed on Highway 101

Driver arrested for DUI after hitting woman on Highway 101.

Mississauga man dead after road rage leads to multiple vehicle crash: OPP | CBC News

A 21-year-old man from Mississauga died in a road rage incident on Highway 400 near Innisfil, Ontario.
Police are investigating a fatal six-vehicle collision that resulted from road rage.
The driver crossed the median, crashed into a pickup truck, causing his car to roll. No one else was injured.

Driver killed going wrong way down M62 before hitting Amazon truck

Driving the wrong way on a motorway led to a fatal collision involving an Audi and an Amazon delivery lorry.
Police are appealing for witnesses to gather information and investigate the tragic incident.

Antioch: Two dead after wrong way collision on Highway 4

Wrong-way driver collides head-on, killing both occupants
No other passengers in either car

Man in his 60s killed after car hits pedestrian in Hounslow

A man in his 60s was killed in a car crash in Hounslow.
Witnesses are urged to share dash cam footage to aid the investigation.

Police: Man dies in Oakland traffic collision after two vehicles blow through stop signs

Excessive speed led to fatal collision in East Oakland.

Sunnyvale: DUI arrest after woman hit and killed on Highway 101

Driver arrested for DUI after hitting woman on Highway 101.

Mississauga man dead after road rage leads to multiple vehicle crash: OPP | CBC News

A 21-year-old man from Mississauga died in a road rage incident on Highway 400 near Innisfil, Ontario.
Police are investigating a fatal six-vehicle collision that resulted from road rage.
The driver crossed the median, crashed into a pickup truck, causing his car to roll. No one else was injured.

Driver killed going wrong way down M62 before hitting Amazon truck

Driving the wrong way on a motorway led to a fatal collision involving an Audi and an Amazon delivery lorry.
Police are appealing for witnesses to gather information and investigate the tragic incident.

Antioch: Two dead after wrong way collision on Highway 4

Wrong-way driver collides head-on, killing both occupants
No other passengers in either car

Man in his 60s killed after car hits pedestrian in Hounslow

A man in his 60s was killed in a car crash in Hounslow.
Witnesses are urged to share dash cam footage to aid the investigation.
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Man charged with drunk driving after family struck on sidewalk, father killed in Bowmanville | CBC News

A driver facing charges after fatal collision in Bowmanville.

Man (30s) dies after being hit by car on N18 in Co Clare

Pedestrian fatality on dual-carriageway at junction 5 near Cratloe.

East Flatbush Crash Leaves Elderly Woman Dead

A 74-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in East Flatbush, with the driver staying at the scene.

Man charged with drunk driving after family struck on sidewalk, father killed in Bowmanville | CBC News

A driver facing charges after fatal collision in Bowmanville.

Man (30s) dies after being hit by car on N18 in Co Clare

Pedestrian fatality on dual-carriageway at junction 5 near Cratloe.

East Flatbush Crash Leaves Elderly Woman Dead

A 74-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in East Flatbush, with the driver staying at the scene.
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24-year-old charged after teenager struck, killed in Vaughan | CBC News

A 16-year-old boy died in a collision in Vaughan. A 24-year-old man is charged. Police seek witnesses with footage.

Man riding scooter in East Bay dies from injuries after being hit by vehicle

A 22-year-old man in Hayward died from injuries sustained in a scooter accident, marking the fourth fatal collision in Hayward this year.
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Police Identify 71-Year-Old Woman Killed In BK Hit-And-Run

Hit-and-run incident leaves 71-year-old woman dead and another woman injured in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

67-Year-old Dies in Sunset Park Bike Crash

A 67-year-old biker died after a collision in Brooklyn.
The victim suffered trauma and hit his head on the pavement.

Brooklyn Man Left 'In The Street to Die' On His Birthday By Friend Who Convinced Him To Leave Home to Celebrate Before Crashing Through Red Light; Arrest Made Two Months Later

A Brooklyn man faces multiple felony charges for a deadly crash where he left his friend to die on his birthday after a collision with an MTA bus.

Police Identify 71-Year-Old Woman Killed In BK Hit-And-Run

Hit-and-run incident leaves 71-year-old woman dead and another woman injured in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

67-Year-old Dies in Sunset Park Bike Crash

A 67-year-old biker died after a collision in Brooklyn.
The victim suffered trauma and hit his head on the pavement.

Brooklyn Man Left 'In The Street to Die' On His Birthday By Friend Who Convinced Him To Leave Home to Celebrate Before Crashing Through Red Light; Arrest Made Two Months Later

A Brooklyn man faces multiple felony charges for a deadly crash where he left his friend to die on his birthday after a collision with an MTA bus.
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Speeding cyclist avoids conviction after crash that killed pensioner, 81, in Regent's Park

Credit Suisse banker involved in fatal collision while cycling above speed limit in Regent's Park.
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Brooklyn man charged with manslaughter for hit-and-run collision that killed his friend on the Rockaway Boardwalk: NYPD - QNS

A Brooklyn man is indicted for a hit-and-run collision on Rockaway Boardwalk resulting in a fatality.

Woman killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash near uptown; no suspect identified

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Oakland.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene and has not been identified.

Brooklyn man charged with manslaughter for hit-and-run collision that killed his friend on the Rockaway Boardwalk: NYPD - QNS

A Brooklyn man is indicted for a hit-and-run collision on Rockaway Boardwalk resulting in a fatality.

Woman killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash near uptown; no suspect identified

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Oakland.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene and has not been identified.
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FDNY boat operating at 'unsafe speed' during pleasure cruise caused visiting Belgian firefighter's death: Coast Guard

Unsafe speed and reckless operation of an FDNY fireboat led to the death of a Belgian firefighter during a pleasure cruise to the Statue of Liberty.
Lack of proper lookout, radar use, and formal protocol for unofficial sightseeing tours were key factors contributing to the fatal collision.
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from New York Post
7 months ago

Drunk, high driver who killed 9-year-old in 119-mph crash sentenced

Drunk and drug-impaired driving can have fatal consequences in communities.
The defendant, Travis Dickson, was sentenced to up to 13.5 years in prison for causing the death of a 9-year-old boy.
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3 months ago

Suspected drunken driver arrested in Richmond collision that left teen dead

A young boy died after being struck by a suspected drunken driver while backing out of his driveway.

Drunk, high driver who killed 9-year-old in 119-mph crash sentenced

Drunk and drug-impaired driving can have fatal consequences in communities.
The defendant, Travis Dickson, was sentenced to up to 13.5 years in prison for causing the death of a 9-year-old boy.

Suspected drunken driver arrested in Richmond collision that left teen dead

A young boy died after being struck by a suspected drunken driver while backing out of his driveway.
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San Jose: DUI arrest after driver fatally hits man on I-280 offramp

Driver arrested for drunken driving after fatal collision
Victim's identity pending release

Driver who left son in wheelchair and killed man after head-on car crash is jailed

Father jailed for dangerous driving causing death and injury.
Fatal head-on collision after dangerous overtake attempt.

Fatal vehicle collision closes down stretch of major East Bay roadway

Fatal vehicle collision on San Pablo Avenue at 23rd Street
The road closure is impacting commuter traffic

Lorry driver found guilty of killing London doctor Marta Krawiec as she cycled to work

A lorry driver has been found guilty of killing a doctor after failing to indicate while changing lanes.
The driver's failure to indicate was deemed a driver error that resulted in the fatal collision.
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Driver of SUV fatally strikes pedestrian overnight in River North neighborhood, police said

A woman lost control of her SUV and fatally struck another woman on the sidewalk in Chicago.
The victim was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Man fatally hit by train at East Bay BART station

A male individual died after being hit by a train at the Richmond BART station.
No foul play is suspected in the incident.

Uninvolved driver killed when high-speed pursuit ends in violent crash in South L.A.

A burglary suspect being chased by law enforcement in South Los Angeles crashed into two vehicles, killing one innocent driver.
Deputies chased the suspects onto the 110 Freeway and called off the pursuit due to excessive speeds, but the California Highway Patrol picked up the chase.
Three people in the Lexus were taken into custody and treated for their injuries.

Driver of SUV fatally strikes pedestrian overnight in River North neighborhood, police said

A woman lost control of her SUV and fatally struck another woman on the sidewalk in Chicago.
The victim was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Man fatally hit by train at East Bay BART station

A male individual died after being hit by a train at the Richmond BART station.
No foul play is suspected in the incident.

Uninvolved driver killed when high-speed pursuit ends in violent crash in South L.A.

A burglary suspect being chased by law enforcement in South Los Angeles crashed into two vehicles, killing one innocent driver.
Deputies chased the suspects onto the 110 Freeway and called off the pursuit due to excessive speeds, but the California Highway Patrol picked up the chase.
Three people in the Lexus were taken into custody and treated for their injuries.
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Pedestrian (40s) dies after being knocked down by suspected stolen car in late-night Dublin hit-and-run

Reports of a fatal road collision in Baldoyle triggered a Garda investigation into a stolen car driven by joyriders resulting in a pedestrian's death.

Bay Area traffic stop of suspected stolen car leads to fiery crash, death

Vallejo Police Department initiated a failed traffic stop leading to a collision resulting in the death of a suspect, the fourth traffic fatality in Vallejo this year.
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