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fromGothamist
6 days ago
NYC parents

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

fromGothamist
6 days ago
NYC parents

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

#hit-and-run
New York City
fromHoodline
6 hours 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.
Boston
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Suspected driver charged in fatal Pleasant Hill hit-and-run

A 45-year-old driver was arrested for a hit-and-run that killed a 41-year-old bicyclist in Pleasant Hill, facing felony hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated charges.
#nypd
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
18 hours 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 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.
Law
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

Towing scams are surging across the U.S. - and one NYC case shows just how brazen these companies have become

Clutch Towing in Brooklyn continues to operate despite a settlement for overcharging customers, leaving victims like Michael Medved with hefty fees.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Boston man charged with sexually assaulting MBTA bus driver

Michael Vandenbroeke faces multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an MBTA bus driver, with a history of violent offenses since 2005.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

3 state troopers plead not guilty to charges connected to death of recruit after boxing match

Three State Police members pleaded not guilty in the death of a recruit from unsafe training practices.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Speeders beware: 125 traffic cameras are coming to L.A., along with hefty fines. What you need to know

Los Angeles will install 125 speed cameras to combat speeding and reduce traffic fatalities in school zones and high-accident areas.
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.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 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.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Woman fatally struck in Brooklyn hit and run, NYPD says

A woman was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 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.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Woman fatally struck in Brooklyn hit and run, NYPD says

A woman was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
#dangerous-driving
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after injuring seven pedestrians in Derby, with serious but non-life-threatening injuries reported.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after injuring seven pedestrians in Derby, with serious but non-life-threatening injuries reported.
California
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley indicted in deadly Woburn crash

A State Police sergeant was indicted for motor vehicle homicide after a drunk driving crash that killed a man in Woburn.
fromBoston.com
3 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
#reckless-driving
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
San Francisco

S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime - Streetsblog San Francisco

New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 month ago

These Are The Worst 'Super Speeders' In NYC, New Report Finds

New York City's top 10 reckless drivers received over 200 speeding tickets each in 2024, with the worst driver accumulating 259 tickets and over $60,000 in fines while remaining licensed.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime - Streetsblog San Francisco

Judge Chan's ruling allows Mary Fong Lau to avoid jail time despite causing a fatal accident, raising concerns about accountability for reckless driving.
New York City
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

New York City's Worst Speeders and the Bill Proposed to Stop Them

New York City's ten most reckless drivers have accumulated thousands of speeding tickets and paid substantial fines, yet continue driving dangerously on city streets, highways, and school zones without meaningful consequences.
New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 month ago

These Are The Worst 'Super Speeders' In NYC, New Report Finds

New York City's top 10 reckless drivers received over 200 speeding tickets each in 2024, with the worst driver accumulating 259 tickets and over $60,000 in fines while remaining licensed.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines

The government is promoting a nationwide parking payment app to reduce fines and simplify payments for drivers across England.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
London politics
#car-crash
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Woman, 80, receives probation and no jail time over San Francisco crash that killed four

An 80-year-old woman received probation and community service for a crash that killed a family of four, with no jail time imposed.
#court-hearing
Law
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Judge irate as defendant joins by Zoom while driving-then lies about it

Carroll admitted to lying about driving during a court hearing, leading to a default judgment against her.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Judge Snaps as Woman Denies Logging Into Zoom Court While Driving: Do You Think I'm That Stupid?'

A judge ended a virtual court hearing after a woman appeared to be driving while claiming to be a passenger.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Judge irate as defendant joins by Zoom while driving-then lies about it

Carroll admitted to lying about driving during a court hearing, leading to a default judgment against her.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Judge Snaps as Woman Denies Logging Into Zoom Court While Driving: Do You Think I'm That Stupid?'

A judge ended a virtual court hearing after a woman appeared to be driving while claiming to be a passenger.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Driver who killed family of 4 in West Portal sentenced to probation by San Francisco judge

An 80-year-old driver received probation and community service for killing a family of four in a crash in San Francisco.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Felon Leads Authorities on Wrong-Way Pursuit With Four Flat Tires on East Bay Highway

The driver ran over spike strips at Hercules Avenue and San Pablo Avenue, puncturing all four tires, but continued driving 30 to 40 mph the wrong way on surface streets.
California
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

2 Boston men accused of assaulting man who hit their car while trying to park

Two men face assault charges after allegedly beating a man who accidentally hit their vehicle while parking.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Rebecca Grossman murdered 2 boys when she sped through a crosswalk, a jury found. Appeals court agrees

California appeals court upheld Rebecca Grossman's second-degree murder conviction for killing two young brothers while speeding through a crosswalk at over 70 mph.
London politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Garda in Dublin scrambler chase gets driving ban as 'Grace's law' due to come into force

A garda received a two-year road ban for dangerous driving while pursuing scrambler bikes, as new regulations to ban them take effect.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California Highway Patrol officer charged with murder over L.A. crash that killed four

A former California Highway Patrol officer was charged with murder for causing a chain-reaction crash at 130 mph that killed four people on the 605 Freeway.
Brooklyn
fromAol
5 days ago

Veteran, 83, Walking with Cane Dies After Getting Pushed by Stranger onto N.Y.C. Subway Tracks: DA

Richard Williams, 83, died after being pushed onto subway tracks by Bairon Hernandez, who has a criminal record and prior deportations.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Man given ticket and released after death of Penn Station subway punch victim

A 21-year-old New Jersey man was released on a desk appearance ticket after allegedly punching another man at Penn Station who subsequently died; homicide charges await autopsy results.
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Man set to face judge on murder, assault charges in NYC subway killing of 83-year-old

Bairon Hernandez, 34, was charged with murder once the victim, Roosevelt Island resident Richard Williams, died from his injuries nine days after police said he was pushed onto the tracks at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street station on the morning of March 8.
Brooklyn
#fatal-traffic-collision
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
California

Ex-CHP officer faces murder charges in explosive crash that killed 4

A former CHP officer and a woman driving under the influence face murder charges for a fatal I-605 crash that killed four people through a chain of collisions.
fromHoodline
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Man Arrested In West Village WrongWay Crash

A 62-year-old Manhattan man was arrested for criminally negligent homicide and reckless driving after his van struck and killed a 27-year-old woman in a West Village crosswalk in November.
California
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Ex-CHP officer faces murder charges in explosive crash that killed 4

A former CHP officer and a woman driving under the influence face murder charges for a fatal I-605 crash that killed four people through a chain of collisions.
#drunk-driving
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

NYPD sergeant indicted for fatal drunk driving crash on Taconic Parkway in Westchester County | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

NYPD sergeant indicted for fatal drunk driving crash on Taconic Parkway in Westchester County | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Appeals court greenlights bike death suit against city | amNewYork

Olga Cook, who was biking northbound, and the car, driving southbound and turning right across the bike path, had simultaneous green lights, thanks to an outdated system that doesn't meet national street standards known as single phasing. Because of that, the car turned right into Olga Cook, 30, who was biking straight through a green light, believing she had the exclusive right of way.
New York City
Law
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Teen drove at over 180km/h during garda pursuit, court hears

A 19-year-old pleaded guilty to multiple charges including endangerment, stolen property possession, and dangerous driving following a pursuit in Dublin's Ballymun and Naul Road area.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

E-bike rider sentenced over fatal crash

An e-bike rider was fined and banned from driving after a fatal collision with a pedestrian, with the judge criticizing modified bikes traveling at dangerous speeds.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

CHP arrests San Jose driver after violent crash splits car in half

A San Jose woman was arrested after her vehicle split in half crashing into a tree on Interstate 280, with both occupants surviving but one severely injured.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Moment drunk driver crashes into bus as he tries to escape police in west London

A drink-driver evaded police and crashed into a London bus while fleeing through residential streets and a shopping center, resulting in disqualification and fines.
#vehicular-manslaughter
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Driver In West Portal Crash That Killed Family of Four Pleads No Contest, Judge Sounds Lenient

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Driver In West Portal Crash That Killed Family of Four Pleads No Contest, Judge Sounds Lenient

fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYPD sergeant is charged in fatal wrong-way highway crash in Westchester County

Sgt. Tiffany Howell, 47, had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit when she drove her personal vehicle south in the highway's northbound lanes at more than 50 mph and collided with 61-year-old Peekskill resident Manuel Boitel on the night of Jan. 22 in Westchester County, according to the indictment.
New York City
#speeding
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Speed camera error could see thousands of convictions scrapped

National Highways expanded an investigation into variable speed limit camera faults, potentially overturning thousands of speeding convictions and prompting reviews, reimbursements, and licence-point removals.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Millions of motorists believe they can break these road laws in an emergency - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

More than 7 million UK motorists (17%) admit to breaking a road law in an emergency, with nearly a quarter (24%) confessing they would bend the rules if they thought they wouldn't get caught, according to new research by temporary car insurance provider, Tempcover. More than half of motorists (68%) believe it's 'OK' to park on double yellows, exceed the speed limit, and drive through a bus lane if it's an emergency.
Cars
#murder
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 months ago

Oakland's Speed Cameras Are Now Issuing Warnings, Fines Coming Soon | KQED

Oakland will issue $0 warning citations from automated speed cameras at 18 high-injury corridor locations for 60 days before fines begin, with statutory privacy protections.
#vehicular-assault
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man dies after being hit by police vehicle

A man in his 30s has died after he was hit by a police vehicle on an emergency call in south London. The pedestrian was struck by the marked vehicle on Borough High Street at 00:34 GMT, the Metropolitan Police said. He was given emergency first aid by officers and treated by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, but died at the scene.
UK news
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 years ago

Ex-law student gets 7 year sentence for hitting man with car in Oakland

The charges against Zato stem from an incident in which she plowed into 27-year-old James Roda of Oakland with her 1984 Mercedes-Benz while he was in the middle of 14th Street between Madison and Oak streets shortly before 1 a.m. on Oct. 5, 2013. Zato's lawyer, Megan Burns, said in her closing argument in November that Zato struck Roda under duress because she faced an imminent threat from a group of men who had beaten her and robbed her of her cellphone in front of the Oakland Public Library.
California
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Manhattan appellate court upholds legality of speed camera tickets after years-long battle amNewYork

A Manhattan appellate court found that the city's speed camera program is legally sound in a decision that caps off an eight-year legal battle that sought to potentially invalidate millions of automatically issued tickets. A group of speeding ticket recipients argued that speed camera summons violate state traffic law on a technicality. Part of the citation on the tickets, called a notice of liability, fails to include a technician's certificate, which they argue, must be signed by a specialist employed by the city.
Law
California
fromwww.presstelegram.com
2 months ago

California woman accused in 2 crashes that killed 3 now faces murder charges

24-year-old Long Beach woman faces two murder counts and a voluntary manslaughter charge after alleged reckless driving caused two crashes that killed three people.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

Brooklyn driver charged with deliberately ramming into sex worker

A Brooklyn man deliberately ran over a sex worker on New Year's Day, recorded the attack, and was charged with attempted murder and related offenses.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Man charged with 33 sexual offences in London

EPA A man has been charged with a string of sex attacks against women and girls in south London, with some dating back to 2003. Adebayo Adeyemi, 58, has been charged with 33 offences, including rape and sexual assault, alleged to have taken place between 2003 and 2019. The charges include six counts of rape, an attempted rape, an assault, 21 counts of sexual assault and four indecent assaults, the Metropolitan Police said.
UK news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Man dies after being beaten, run over in Beverly Hills; suspect arrested

A Beverly Hills man allegedly beat and ran over another man; police arrested Christopher Cornelius on suspicion of murder, and the victim died.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Cyclists 'have become a nightmare in Dublin', says judge as he cuts injury award by 80pc

Cyclists had become a nightmare in Dublin a judge stated today as he reduced a €50,000 damages award by 80pc to a cyclist who had suffered a brain injury when he and a motorbike collided.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Driver admits killing teen freed from Dubai jail

Fakana family A driver has admitted killing a London teenager in a car crash shortly after the 19-year-old had been freed from a Dubai jail for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl. Marwaan Mohamed Huseen, 20, was attempting to get away from pursuing Metropolitan Police officers when he crashed a BMW into a lorry, killing 19-year-old Marcus Fakana who was one of the vehicle's passengers.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Banned motorist returns to court days after being caught driving

Motorist drove away immediately after receiving a court driving ban, was re-arrested, had ban extended to 18 months, given suspended 12-week sentence and community service.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Boy, 13, who took family campervan on 70mph joyride given points on future licence

A 13-year-old drove his family's campervan at 70mph on a dual carriageway and received six future licence penalty points; parents ordered to pay costs.
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