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San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

One Person Killed, Another Seriously Injured By Driver Who Crashed Into Building In SF's Chinatown

A 76-year-old driver crashed into a building in Chinatown, resulting in one death and one serious injury.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Family of man killed in Brooklyn crash involving firetruck planning to take legal action

Family of 78-year-old killed in Brooklyn crash involving FDNY truck and Access-A-Ride bus plans legal action against multiple parties involved in the incident.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

One Person Killed, Another Seriously Injured By Driver Who Crashed Into Building In SF's Chinatown

A 76-year-old driver crashed into a building in Chinatown, resulting in one death and one serious injury.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Family of man killed in Brooklyn crash involving firetruck planning to take legal action

Family of 78-year-old killed in Brooklyn crash involving FDNY truck and Access-A-Ride bus plans legal action against multiple parties involved in the incident.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
19 hours ago

Woman Fatally Struck By Ambulance In NYC Hit-And-Run ID'd As Mom Of 2

A mother and nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was killed by a hit-and-run ambulance in Brooklyn while crossing the street.
Boston
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

Woman killed by ambulance driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, sources say

A woman was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by an ambulance that fled the scene.
New York City
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Kills 44-Year-Old Near Ocean Avenue

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn, raising concerns about pedestrian safety in the area.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Motorcyclist dead after striking parked vehicle in Toronto's east end: police | CBC News

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a parked vehicle in Toronto's east end.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
22 hours ago

Man left with 'potentially life-changing injuries' after horror crash between two cars and a pedestrian in Barking

A man in his 50s sustained potentially life-changing injuries in a collision involving two cars and a pedestrian in Barking.
fromEngadget
17 minutes ago

NHTSA closes probe into Tesla's remote parking crashes

Investigators reported 159 incidents involving Tesla's Smart Summon feature, which constitutes less than one percent of the millions of Summons sessions conducted by owners.
Cars
Toronto startup
from99% Invisible
3 hours ago

Service Request #5: Is My Car in a Lot of Trouble? - 99% Invisible

Predatory towing involves companies impounding vehicles and demanding inflated fees, often using aggressive tactics and local spotters.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
15 hours ago

San Francisco fire truck crashes with historic Muni streetcar on The Embarcadero

A San Francisco fire truck collided with a historic Muni streetcar, causing delays on the F Market line but no reported injuries.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
8 hours ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Mamdani On Notice Edition - Streetsblog New York City

82% of police officers at Staten Island's 120th Precinct received multiple reckless driving tickets, raising concerns about their parking privileges.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 hours ago

Man's death from battling ebike lithium-ion battery fire prompts warning from San Jose Fire Dept.

Lithium battery fires from e-bikes pose significant dangers, leading to toxic smoke and potential fatalities, as highlighted by a recent incident in San Jose.
#hit-and-run
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run in Soundview, Bronx

A man died in a hit-and-run crash in the Bronx, with police investigating the incident and no arrests made yet.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Brooklyn hospital EMTs suspended after woman, 44, fatally struck by ambulance

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run by a private ambulance in Brooklyn, leading to paramedics' suspension pending investigation.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Pedestrian killed in Roxbury hit-and-run

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Roxbury, and the driver fled the scene.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose: Pedestrian killed in suspected hit and run on I-680 ramp

A 63-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on an Interstate 680 offramp in East San Jose early Friday morning.
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Thieves target luxury cars in Hell's Kitchen garage, 1 crashes nearby

According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a garage on West 43rd Street near the West Side Highway. Four men entered the garage around 5:45 a.m. and attempted to steal several luxury cars, including a blue McLaren sports car and a black Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon.
Upper West Side
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Lithium battery fire inside Bay Area home kills one

San Jose fire officials warned that lithium-ion batteries are highly toxic when ablaze due to 'highly irritating gases' like carbon monoxide.
California
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Family utterly devastated' after 13-year-old killed in Flitwick crash is named

A 13-year-old boy, Noah Campbell, was killed in a crash, leaving his family devastated and expressing a permanent emotional void in their lives.
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Local Germany
4 days ago

Man arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on German train, injuring 12

The suspect was locked in a bathroom by passengers after setting off the pyrotechnics, police said in a statement, adding that the man was carrying two knives.
Germany news
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

'What we had talked about, take that to the grave': Report reveals details about State Police sergeant who allegedly drove drunk, caused fatal crash

Scott Quigley was indicted on a charge of negligent motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence, following a crash that resulted in the death of Angelo Schettino, a 37-year-old man with developmental disabilities.
Law
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Man dies after group fight in Concord elementary school parking lot, police say

A man died following a group fight in a school parking lot during an after school program.
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
#traffic-incidents
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
London politics

Man (30s) dies in hospital after Co Longford crash as woman (40s) in serious condition after being struck by lorry in Donegal

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
London politics

Man (30s) dies in hospital after Co Longford crash as woman (40s) in serious condition after being struck by lorry in Donegal

France news
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

France: High-speed TGV train derails after truck crash

A high-speed train collision in northern France resulted in the driver's death and injuries to several passengers.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gardai at the scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian in Dublin

We are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the junction of Terenure Cross, Terenure, Dublin 6W involving a bus and a pedestrian.
London food
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
16 hours ago

SF Fire Truck Collides With F-Line Streetcar on Embarcadero

A historic streetcar was struck by a San Francisco fire truck, causing damage and temporary service delays on the F-Market line.
#nypd
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago
New York City

Man slashed in face during Queens attack; NYPD searching for 2 suspects

NYPD seeks public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a violent assault in Queens.
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago
NYC politics

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Williamsburg Officer Hurt in Hit-and-Run on Broadway

An NYPD officer was injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a white Infiniti in Williamsburg, with the driver fleeing the scene.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

Man slashed in face during Queens attack; NYPD searching for 2 suspects

NYPD seeks public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a violent assault in Queens.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

SIU investigating collision after man fled Toronto police traffic stop | CBC News

A police watchdog is investigating a collision in Etobicoke involving a man who fled a traffic stop and crashed into an SUV.
Boston
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

2 dead following Brampton shooting, Peel police say | CBC News

Two individuals were killed in a shooting incident in Brampton, with police actively searching for suspects.
#shooting
#accident
France news
fromThe Local France
4 hours ago

Train accident in northern France sees TGV colliding with heavy truck

A truck and train accident in Pas-de-Calais resulted in the train driver's death and minor injuries to seven passengers.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Mom of 2 fatally struck by ambulance in Brooklyn was registered nurse

A registered nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was fatally struck by an ambulance while crossing the street in Brooklyn.
France news
fromThe Local France
4 hours ago

Train accident in northern France sees TGV colliding with heavy truck

A truck and train accident in Pas-de-Calais resulted in the train driver's death and minor injuries to seven passengers.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Mom of 2 fatally struck by ambulance in Brooklyn was registered nurse

A registered nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was fatally struck by an ambulance while crossing the street in Brooklyn.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Police van crashes into car on busy south London street - five people rushed to hospital

Five people were hospitalized after a police van and a car collided in south-east London.
US news
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Plane Makes Emergency Highway Landing in Pennsylvania

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania, causing significant traffic delays but leaving the pilot and passenger unharmed.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Woman dies after being struck by lorry in Donegal; gardai at scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian in Dublin

A series of serious pedestrian collisions involving vehicles occurred in Donegal and Dublin, resulting in fatalities and injuries, prompting appeals for witnesses.
#derby
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people suffered serious injuries when a car drove into pedestrians in Derby, and a suspect has been arrested on multiple charges.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Man arrested in Derby after car hits multiple pedestrians, with some seriously injured

A man was arrested after a car hit and injured pedestrians in Derby, with some injuries reported as serious.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people suffered serious injuries when a car drove into pedestrians in Derby, and a suspect has been arrested on multiple charges.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Man arrested in Derby after car hits multiple pedestrians, with some seriously injured

A man was arrested after a car hit and injured pedestrians in Derby, with some injuries reported as serious.
fromQueens, NY Patch
5 days ago

2 Fatally Shot In The Head Inside NYC Building: NYPD

Officers responding to the scene found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head and an 18-year-old woman with gunshot wounds to the head and chest.
New York City
#traffic-collision
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Pedestrian dead after 2 cars crash in northwest Toronto, 1 knocks down pole, police say | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Pedestrian dead after 2 cars crash in northwest Toronto, 1 knocks down pole, police say | CBC News

Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

1 killed, 1 injured in Charlton crash, driver reportedly refused to stop for police

A driver was killed in a head-on collision on Route 20 after a police chase involving a speeding pick-up truck.
#fatal-collision
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Police appeal for witnesses after pedestrian killed in Enfield crash

A 60-year-old pedestrian died in a north London vehicle collision; police seek witnesses and dash cam footage to establish circumstances.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Cyclist (20s) dies following collision with truck in Dublin city centre

A cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident in Dublin, prompting ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Five arrested in suspected botched burglary after car crash in Dublin with three hospitalised

Three individuals were hospitalized after a collision involving a car fleeing from police in Dublin.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man lying on Oakland street dies after being hit by car

A 46-year-old unhoused man died after being struck by a car while lying in a westbound traffic lane on San Leandro Street in East Oakland Tuesday night.
#pedestrian-fatality
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Gunman busted after driver found shot dead, slumped over wheel of SUV in NYC: cops

A 38-year-old Atlanta man was shot dead in his SUV in Brooklyn, and a local resident was arrested and charged with murder hours later.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Four dead in fiery car crash in Long Beach

A single-vehicle crash near Long Beach Airport killed four people early Saturday; investigators have not yet determined the cause.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Man dies in Oakland traffic collision, second driver arrested

Collision on Oakport Street in East Oakland killed a 55-year-old man; reportedly unlicensed westbound Altima driver was arrested and the crash remains under investigation.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Man in his 30s dies after being hit by Met Police vehicle in Borough High Street

A man in his 30s has died after he was hit by a police car on an emergency call in south London. The pedestrian was struck by a marked vehicle at just after 12.30am on Wednesday. London Ambulance Service paramedics treated him, but he died at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, the force said.
London
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Driver hits, kills pedestrian in San Mateo

The collision happened around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of South El Camino Real and 17th Avenue, according to the San Mateo Police Department. Officers arrived to find the pedestrian, described only as a woman, suffering from critical injuries. Police said the woman was taken to an area hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Her identity was not released Friday. The driver stopped at the scene
US news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Should speed cameras be hidden?

Camera-warning signs and apps let drivers slow briefly then speed, undermining limits; hiding speed cameras is suggested to improve compliance and road safety.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Staten Island man dies of head injury sustained from getting hit by SUV driver: cops amNewYork

A 66-year-old man died on Sunday after getting hit by an SUV driver on Staten Island a week earlier, the NYPD announced on Wednesday. Cops say they responded to a 911 call of the man whom they identified as Staten Island resident Jean Victorin getting struck on South Avenue near Forest Avenue within the NYPD's 121st Precinct at 1:54 p.m. on Jan. 4.
New York City
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Leandro: Man dies in collision with parked vehicle

A fleeing Infiniti collided with a parked vehicle in San Leandro, killing a front-seat passenger; the driver was hospitalized and faces a DUI investigation.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Man found dead aboard Manhattan subway train: cops

The NYPD is investigating after a man was found dead aboard a Manhattan train on Sunday. According to police sources, cops from Transit District 4 were conducting an inspection of a northbound Q train just after midnight on Feb. 1, after it had pulled into the end of the line on East 96 Street and Second Avenue subway station, when they discovered a 34-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive.
New York City
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