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DWI Driver Crashes into RPD Car, Injures Officers on Jay Street

Rochester, New York – A driver has been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after crashing into a Rochester Police Department (RPD) car on Jay Street. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, May 12, 2024, resulted in injuries to two RPD officers and significant damage to multiple vehicles. According to authorities, the RPD car, carrying two officers, was traveling eastbound on Jay Street when it was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Walnut Street. …

Stolen Lexus leads Massachusetts State Police on high-speed pursuit through multiple highways and crashes in Northborough

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – Law enforcement officers engaged in a high-speed pursuit on Monday afternoon involving a stolen vehicle across multiple highways in Massachusetts. State Police spokesperson Dave Procopio disclosed that the pursuit began after the stolen 2022 Lexus IS was spotted in Ashland by the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing. The vehicle, which had evaded capture by other police departments previously, was tracked as it raced through Route 9 in Southborough and Westborough before entering …

Icy Roads Cause Widespread Chaos in Houston and Southeast Texas with Numerous Crashes and Closures

Houston, Texas – Icy roads are causing hazardous conditions in the Houston area and Southeast Texas due to freezing temperatures and precipitation. Bridges and elevated roadways are particularly dangerous as they are the first to freeze, leading to several reported crashes. Officials are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution as they navigate the treacherous road conditions. Houston Transtar has reported numerous icy road locations, including major highways and key points of interchange ramps in the …

Marine Heavy Helicopter Crashes in California During Storm, 5 Service Members Killed

SAN DIEGO, California – The U.S. Marine Corps has identified the five Marines who were tragically killed in a helicopter crash during stormy weather in San Diego’s East County. The helicopter, a CH-53E Super Stallion, was traveling from Creech Air Force Base in Clark County, Nevada to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego when it was reported “overdue” on Tuesday. The five Marines have been identified as Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, Sgt. Alec …

Northern California Storm Impacting Traffic and Rain Totals: Chain Controls Active Due to Crashes on Highways 99 and I-5; Flood Advisory in Effect

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Commuters in Northern California can expect a challenging start to the week with significant traffic delays and weather-related issues on Monday morning. The region experienced heavy rain overnight, leading to the implementation of chain controls in the Sierra due to ongoing snowfall and reports of crashes causing traffic troubles in areas like Sacramento and Modesto. The California Highway Patrol in Modesto is advising drivers to steer clear of southbound Highway 99, citing …