Nearly two dozen people have been indicted on charges related to the elaborate scheme, which took place from 2017 to 2020 in Washington State, the authorities said.
Tag Archives: Traffic Accidents and Safety
Monkeys Escape After Truck Crashes on Pennsylvania Highway
The State Police said that a pickup truck with an enclosed trailer full of 100 monkeys had collided with a dump truck. Four escaped.
West Virginia Reporter Is Hit by Car on Air, Striking Nerve With TV Journalists
TV reporters, responding to footage of a West Virginia journalist being hit by an S.U.V., said stations should be more careful about sending reporters out alone.
Reporter Is Hit by Car on Air, Striking Nerve With TV Journalists
TV reporters, responding to footage of a West Virginia journalist being hit by an S.U.V., said stations should be more careful about sending reporters out alone.
2 Marines Killed and 17 Injured in Seven-Ton Vehicle Rollover in North Carolina
The State Highway Patrol said that the driver of the tactical vehicle had been charged with one count of exceeding a safe speed and two misdemeanor counts of death by motor vehicle.
Facing a Shortage of Truck Drivers, Pilot Program Turns to Teenagers
A federal apprenticeship program will train thousands of new truck drivers who are as young as 18.
Winter Storm Latest: Thousands Left Without Power
On Monday, parts of Pennsylvania and New York State were expected to see the brunt of a winter storm that killed at least two in the South over the weekend.
America Is Falling Apart at the Seams
Why are so many of us behaving so badly?
Road Salt Works. But It’s Also Bad for the Environment.
The chemical is effective at keeping roads free of snow and ice, but it also has damaging consequences, according to a growing body of research.
Dog Is Hailed as ‘Real-Life Lassie’ After Leading Police to Truck Crash
Two men lay unconscious on a frigid Vermont night until Tinsley, a Shiloh Shepherd, led the authorities back to the site of the wreck.
I-95 Near Washington, D.C., Is Closed After Deadly Snowstorm
Drivers reported being stranded for hours as part of the interstate, one of the country’s busiest travel corridors, was shut down after accidents involving several tractor-trailers.
Colorado Trucker’s Prison Sentence Is Reduced by 100 Years
Gov. Jared Polis said the initial prison sentence given to the driver, Rogel L. Aguilera-Mederos, was “unjust” and “disproportionate” compared with sentences for violent crimes.
Tesla Recalls More Than 475,000 Cars Over Two Safety Defects
The recalls, which Tesla initiated on Dec. 21, affect about 350,000 Model 3s and 120,000 Model S cars.
Crash Test Dummies Made Cars Safer (for Average-Size Men)
Designers and researchers are now trying to leverage cutting-edge technology to create a system that better protects every body, women’s included.
Why New York City May Soon Be More Walkable for Blind People
A federal judge ordered New York City to install more than 9,000 accessible pedestrian signals at city crosswalks.
Public Streets Are the Lab for Self-Driving Experiments
When the U.S. ordered companies to report accidents involving driver-assistance tech, Tesla was thought to be the motivation. But 108 companies were listed, showing how widespread the testing may be.
Prosecutors Move to Reduce 110-Year Sentence for Trucker in Deadly Crash
After Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced in connection with a 2019 crash in Colorado that left four people dead, a district attorney asked a judge to reconsider the lengthy punishment.
Millions Sign Petition to Reduce 110-Year Sentence for Trucker in Deadly Crash
An online petition says the 2019 crash in Colorado that left four people dead was a “tragic accident” and that the driver’s sentence should be adjusted.
Power Outages Across Midwest After Storms
Hundreds of thousands of customers were without electricity after a powerful storm system swept across the central U.S. At least one death was reported.
Fuel Tanker Explodes in Haiti, Killing Dozens
Around 40 people died in the blast, according to initial reports. It was the latest tragedy to hit the country, which has been rocked by political violence, natural disasters, poverty and hunger.
Scuba-Diving YouTuber Finds Car Linked to Teens Missing Since 2000
A YouTuber who investigates cold cases found a missing Tennessee teenager’s car submerged in a nearby river. It is at least the fourth such discovery by amateur investigators in two months.
49 Dead in Crash of Truck Carrying Migrants in Mexico
Dozens more were reported injured in the crash in southern Chiapas state, where many migrants regularly cross into Mexico from Central America.
Tiger Woods Set to Play the PNC Championship With His Son
The golfer, who is still recovering from a serious car crash in February, has not competed in a tournament since he and his son, Charlie, last played in the family team event a year ago.
Tesla Drivers Can Now Play Video Games Even With Car Moving
The feature raises fresh questions about whether Tesla is compromising safety as it rushes to add new technologies.
The Health Toll of Poor Sleep
Finding that slumber sweet spot can be helpful for fending off a range of mental and bodily ills.
Citi Bike Struggles to Keep Up With New Yorkers’ Love of Cycling
New Yorkers are biking much more since the pandemic, making it hard to find bikes and parking docks in some high-use neighborhoods.
Riding a Citi Bike? Good Luck Finding a Parking Spot.
New Yorkers are biking much more since the pandemic, making it hard to find bikes and parking docks in some high-use neighborhoods.
Newark Officer Hit a Pedestrian With His Car and Took Body Home, Prosecutors Say
Louis Santiago was charged with reckless vehicular homicide after being accused of hitting a man on the Garden State Parkway. Instead of calling 911, the off-duty Newark officer took the victim to his home.
Bulgaria Bus Crash Kills Dozens
The bus, which had North Macedonian plates, caught fire on a highway, a fire official said.
Five Dead After Driver Plows S.U.V. Into Holiday Parade in Wisconsin
Officials said dozens of people were struck after the vehicle sped down the street during the Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wis., near Milwaukee.
Driver Plows S.U.V. Into Holiday Parade in Wisconsin
A witness said the vehicle sped down the street as the parade, in Waukesha, Wis., near Milwaukee, was going on. More than 20 people were injured, officials said.
Solutions for the Shortage of Truck Drivers
Readers suggest guest workers, autonomous trucks, better work conditions and a relay race model.
Landslides and Torrential Rains Batter British Columbia
Dozens of drivers were trapped by landslides, and the city of Merritt warned of a “mass sewage backup.” The rainfall was part of a system that also pummeled Washington State.
Sierra Leone Explosion Kills More and Strains Health System
Victims are still dying from injuries after a fuel tanker burst into flames last week in Sierra Leone, a country that has no burn units.
Drunken-Driving Warning Systems Would Be Required for New Cars Under U.S. Bill
Congress attached the mandate to the $1 trillion infrastructure package that President Biden is expected to sign soon. It would take effect as early as 2026.
Tanker Truck Explodes in Sierra Leone, Killing at Least 98
The truck first started leaking fuel and people had rushed to collect it, an official said. Many of them died in the blast, along with others nearby.
The Demand for Money Behind Many Police Traffic Stops
Busted taillights, missing plates, tinted windows: Across the U.S., ticket revenue funds towns — and the police responsible for finding violations.
Vanessa Bryant Tells of Kobe Bryant’s Death in New Deposition
Bryant was being questioned by a lawyer defending Los Angeles County in her lawsuit about the sharing of photos of human remains from the helicopter crash that killed nine people.
Sirens: Loud, Ineffective and Risky, Experts Say
The overuse of lights and sirens, combined with speeding, pose heightened risks to emergency responders and civilians. One expert called it a “public health dilemma.”
How to Drive Safely When You’re an Older Driver
Safe driving is possible for many people in their 70s, 80s and beyond, provided they take steps to maintain their skills.
Lars Vilks, Known for Muhammad Caricature, Dies in Crash in Sweden
The artist, Lars Vilks, had been under police protection since 2010, after his sketch prompted widespread condemnation from Muslims. He was killed along with two bodyguards in a crash that the police said was an accident.
“Why Have Traffic Deaths Surged In N.Y.C.?”
Traffic deaths have surged this year to their highest level in nearly a decade. Officials blame an excess of reckless driving, but critics say the city has failed to make streets safer.
How to Escape Your Car in a Flood
Only a foot or two of water can sweep away everything from sedans to trucks. Experts urge drivers to avoid flooded crossings, and to remember a few steps in a crisis.
One Broken Bone? You May Be at Risk for Another
Any fracture in an older woman or man, whether from a car accident or sidewalk slip, may be a sign you should have your bone health checked.
The Cause of the Derailed Amtrak Train Remains Unclear
Five were still hospitalized on Sunday following the crash in Montana that killed three passengers.
Amtrak Derailment: At Least 50 Hurt in Montana, Official Says
The derailment, involving five cars of the Empire Builder train, happened near Joplin, Mont., on Saturday afternoon.
Resolution Reached in Case Between Harry Dunn’s Family and Anne Sacoolas
Anne Sacoolas was charged in the death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn in 2019, while she was a State Department employee. The police said she had been driving on the wrong side of the road.
How to Prepare for (and Survive) a Flash Flood
Fast rising water can be deadly. Here’s what to do if you’re caught off guard, and how to prepare for a future event.
Why Everyone Should Care About Workers’ Rights
The impact of rotten jobs radiates far beyond the workplace.
New Jersey’s Stunning Storm Toll Includes Many Who Drowned in Cars
Hurricane Ida killed at least 25 people in New Jersey — more fatalities than in any other state — as the monster storm whipped its way onto the Gulf Coast and tore north to New England.