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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
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Driver in Idaho crash that killed 7 people had a blood alcohol content of .20, police say
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (ABC4) — Idaho State Police have confirmed that the at-fault driver in a crash that killed seven people in Fremont County, Idaho, had a blood alcohol content of .20, more than twice the legal limit of .08. Shortly before 7:15 p.m. on May 1, Idaho State Police troopers responded to a crash at milepost 399 on eastbound U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake State Park, around 16 miles west of Yellowstone National Park. The crash occurred between a Dodge Ram pickup truck and a Mercedes passenger van — both of which caught fire after the crash, police said. The Mercedes van was reportedly carrying a tour group of 14 people. Six were declared dead after the crash, and the others were taken to the hospital with injuries. The driver of the Dodge Ram pickup truck, Isaiah Moreno, 25, of Humble, Texas — who has since been confirmed to have had a blood alcohol content of .20 during the accident — was also declared deceased. READ: Utah family rushes to help in fiery crash that claimed 7 lives near Yellowstone National Park Courtesy of East Idaho News via Roger Merrill The crash occurred just at the start of the '100 Deadliest Days' — the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when traffic fatalities rise due to increased summer travel, holidays, and impaired driving. 'This tragedy should be a wake-up call,' Idaho State Police Capt. Chris Weadick said. 'No one plans to cause a crash or take a life when they get behind the wheel, but choices have consequences. Impaired driving isn't just illegal — it's deadly. If you see someone unfit to drive, speak up. Lives depend on it.' Alcohol-related crashes remain one of the leading causes of traffic deaths in Idaho. This summer, Idaho State Police and the Idaho Transportation Dept. are joining up to increase DUI enforcement and expand public outreach. 'We ask everyone to help protect lives by staying sober behind the wheel,' an Idaho State Police press release states. 'The public is encouraged to report suspected impaired driving by calling ISP (477) or 911 if they observe erratic or dangerous behavior on the road.' Idaho State Police said the group of 14 people in the Mercedes van were headed to Yellowstone National Park on a tour organized by Ctour Holiday LLC. Of the 14 individuals in the Mercedes van, 12 were of Chinese nationality and one was of Italian nationality. A Utah family that witnessed the crash recalled a haunting story of the moments that followed. Man Labs Skincare tops our Father's Day must-have list Trump administration unveils more detailed proposal for steep 2026 spending cuts Disneyland's 70th Anniversary reflects a celebration of 'Happy' in it's special collection of merch and clothing Changes Health and Fitness shows a pickled snack, and uses the jars as workout weights Driver in Idaho crash that killed 7 people had a blood alcohol content of .20, police say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Teen drivers enter 100 deadliest days, risk of fatal crashes increased
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the '100 Deadliest Days' for teen drivers, a period that sees a significant increase in fatal car crashes involving teenagers. This dangerous stretch lasts until Labor Day, with teenagers aged 16-17 being three times more likely to die in a car crash compared to adults, according to AAA. McDowell celebrates 10 students embarking on military careers Between 2019 and 2023, more than 13,000 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers. In 2023 alone, nearly 3,000 people died in crashes involving teen drivers, with 860 of those deaths occurring during the '100 Deadliest Days.' In 2023 alone, nearly 3,000 people died in crashes involving teen drivers, with 860 of those deaths occurring during the '100 Deadliest Days.' Most of these crashes are attributed to speeding and distracted driving, such as using a cell phone, eating, or being distracted by friends. Erie law enforcement express importance of new Paul Miller law Data shows that a 16 or 17-year-old driver's risk of being killed in a crash increases with more young passengers. The risk doubles with two passengers under 21 and quadruples with three or more. Derek MacArthur, owner of Transportation Solutions, emphasized the importance of regulations on the number of underage passengers a junior driver can have, noting that more passengers can be a huge distraction. Lynda Lambert also highlighted that more than 50 percent of teenagers killed in crashes are not buckled up, and many crashes occur during nighttime hours due to inexperience. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The '100 Deadliest Days' serve as a reminder for parents to discuss safe driving practices with their teenagers, emphasizing the importance of seat belts and minimizing distractions while driving. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by WJET/WFXP. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by WJET/WFXP staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
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Section of Redman Road to close in Hamlin for 4 months
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A portion of Redman Road between Jacobs Road and Morton Road in Hamlin will be closed for four months as of this coming Tuesday. The Monroe County Department of Transportation announced the closure on Friday to alert motorists that they will need to plan for alternate routes and expect a posted detour in the coming months. Teen drivers encouraged to take caution as '100 Deadliest Days' approaches for accidents The closure spans from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, as crews work on a bridge replacement project. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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GDOT and RCSO warn the public to heed traffic laws ahead of '100 Deadliest Days'
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – After multiple deadly crashes in recent weeks, law enforcement and the Georgia Department of Transportation are urging the public to obey traffic laws as we head into the summer. The hotter months are just around the corner, which means the roads are about to get even busier. But law enforcement is warning the public after seeing an uptick in traffic violations. 'The one thing I've noticed a lot in Richmond County and in Columbia County when I'm driving is that people do not like slowing down at yellow lights,' said RCSO Captain Mike Lewis. 'People do not like slowing down at yellow lights. When the light turns yellow, that doesn't mean speed up to make it through the intersection.' The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has responded to 3 deadly crashes just in the last 2 weeks—including one on Peach Orchard Road that killed 8-year-old Camden Poole. The Georgia Department of Transportation says the summertime also brings a higher chance of crashes in work zones. 'We have a lot more road construction and highway maintenance happening in the summer months, so our crews are out on the roads more often, and you have greater chance of work zone crashes as a result of that,' said District 2 Communications Specialist Will Volk. Data from GDOT shows nearly 100 deadly crashes happened across the CSRA last year alone. The more common causes are following too close and failing to yield—that's why they and law enforcement are sharing important tips so you can stay safe. 'Avoid distracted driving, put the cell phone down—that's a big one. Taking your eyes off the road even for a few seconds can cause someone to suddenly break. If you don't see that, you can rear-end somebody,' Volk said. 'Green light means go, yellow light means slow down, and red means stop. If more people did that, it would cut down a lot on our vehicle accidents, and especially would cut down on our fatalities as well,' said Lewis. Volk added, 'Most crashes are preventable. So, when you're behind the wheel and you're thinking about doing these dangerous driving behaviors, just think. These kinds of things can send somebody to the hospital, or could send somebody to the funeral home. Are you okay with that? Make sure you ask yourself that question before you do these things.' Law enforcement says it's also a critical time to follow the rules of the road, as the '100 Deadliest Days' for teen drivers starts in less than 2 weeks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Police ramp up education for rural teens ahead of deadliest time on Utah roads
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Highway Patrol is been preparing for the '100 Deadliest Days' on Utah roads through a campaign addressing rural teenagers. The '100 Deadliest Days' is a period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, named as such because of the annual spike in road fatalities. 37-year-old man shot by Ogden police after allegedly threatening officer with knives Last year, UHP officials were encouraged that there would be fewer fatalities than usual during the 100-day period but said Utah ultimately had a 'rough summer' with 101 people dying, an increase from 81 the previous year. In an effort to prevent this from repeating, UHP launched the 'Before the 100 Deadliest Days' initiative roughly a week before Memorial Day. The initiative is intended to increase safety awareness, specifically through educating teenagers in rural Utah. 'This effort combines proactive education for rural teen drivers, increased seat belt enforcement, and distracted driving laws,' the press release reads. UHP troopers will be at local high schools joining morning announcements, interacting with students, and partnering with rural media outlets. Troopers will also ramp up their enforcement of seat belt and distracted driving laws. Part of the education portion of the campaign includes information and statistics on distracted driving. UHP said 27% of all distracted driver fatal collisions involve a phone, and the demographic with the highest distracted driving crashes is drivers ages 15 to 29 years old. The campaign will focus on Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne, Piute, and Garfield Counties, according to the press release. final_2025-HSO-distracted-driving-infographic-1Download Trump extends 'olive branch' to Iran with stern warning Trump blames Biden policies in Saudi address Trump to roll back US sanctions on Syria Judge gives IRS green light to share migrants' taxpayer information with ICE Police ramp up education for rural teens ahead of deadliest time on Utah roads Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
