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Time of India
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Instagram model Beverly Slaughter arrested in Florida hit-and-run that killed unborn child; influencer faces 14 felony charges
After nearly three months on the run, 25-year-old influencer and model Beverly Yvonne Slaughter was arrested on July 29 in Fort Lauderdale, South Florida. According to local media reports, police say she was behind the wheel of a high-end Mercedes-Benz S-Class when she caused a devastating crash in the early hours of April 29. The impact left four people hospitalised and ultimately led to the death of an unborn child. Instead of staying at the scene, Slaughter fled, triggering a search that ended with her arrest near a McDonald's parking lot. Victims still reeling from life-altering injuries The crash happened just after 1 a.m. at the intersection of West Sunrise Boulevard and Northwest 24th Avenue. Slaughter allegedly ran a red light at high speed and slammed into a Nissan Altima that was turning left on a green signal. The force of the collision left four passengers in the Altima with serious injuries. One of those victims later died after being taken off life support on May 2. Another was a pregnant woman who lost her unborn child as a result of the crash. The names of the victims have not been publicly released due to redactions in court records. Slaughter tried to hide after the crash, police say According to the police report, after the crash, Slaughter got out of her car and took off on foot. An officer responding to the scene spotted her walking "extremely discreetly" between a bushy fence and a concrete wall near a nearby McDonald's. When stopped, Slaughter reportedly told the officer that her boyfriend had told her to run. Despite the attempt to avoid responsibility, she was arrested at the scene. Years of reckless driving behaviour catch up to her Slaughter's driving record is filled with red flags. Prosecutors say her license has been suspended since 2021 and that she has been convicted multiple times for offences including driving under the influence, fleeing police, reckless driving, and operating a vehicle without a valid license. At the time of the April crash, she should not have been behind the wheel at all. This history is now at the centre of a motion filed by prosecutors asking the court to deny her pretrial release. A 25-year-old Florida influencer, Beverly Slaughter, was arrested for multiple hit-and-run charges and fleeing a car accident scene where a pregnant woman lost her baby. She was driving with a suspended license from prior hit-and-runs. 😳 Prosecutors seek to keep her jailed Assistant State Attorney Ross Weiner, who filed the motion for pretrial detention, argued that Slaughter poses a serious risk to public safety. The motion points to her repeated violations and lack of regard for court orders, stating that no conditions of release would be enough to protect the community. As of now, Slaughter remains behind bars at the Broward Main Jail. From Instagram fame to criminal charges Before her arrest, Slaughter was known on social media for her work as a model and influencer. With thousands of followers, she regularly posted brand partnerships, lifestyle content, and modelling photoshoots. That public persona is now being harshly scrutinised as more details emerge about her past behaviour. Many in the Fort Lauderdale community are outraged that someone with her history was able to keep driving—and that it took a tragedy for it to finally stop. Facing 14 felony charges and mounting public outrage Slaughter is currently facing 14 felony charges, including vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of a crash involving death, and driving with a suspended license causing death. The charges reflect the deadly nature of the crash and the serious injuries involved. With public pressure mounting and prosecutors pushing for the harshest penalties allowed under Florida law, Slaughter's case is expected to move quickly through the courts in the coming weeks. The next court appearance for Beverly Slaughter has not yet been scheduled, but prosecutors have made it clear they will fight to keep her in custody until trial. For the victims' families, the arrest brings a small measure of justice—but the grief and fallout from that April morning are far from over. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
NHTSA closes engine failure probe into 454,840 Nissan vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday that it is closing a preliminary evaluation into 454,840 Nissan vehicles over engine failure after the Japanese automaker issued a recall in June. The probe, which was opened in December 2023, alleged that engine failures in certain Nissan vehicles were leading to loss of motive power. Consumers also reported engine knocking noises. An engine failure could result in a fire if internal components detached and damaged the engine block, creating a hole that allowed engine oil to reach hot surfaces, the U.S. auto safety authority said. NHTSA said that a total of 1,878 incidents were reported, of which 12 resulted in either crash or a fire. The probe included under its scope certain models of Nissan Rogue, Altima and luxury vehicles, Infiniti's QX50 and QX55, the NHTSA report said. Nissan's June recall fix involves a dealer inspection for metal debris in the engine oil pan. If no debris is found, dealers will change the oil and carry out minor repairs based on engine type; if debris is found, the engine may need major repairs or replacement. The Yokohama-based company also agreed to extend the vehicle warranty of the impacted vehicles to 10 years and 120,000 miles after the inspection.>
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan delays EV production start at Mississippi plant
This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Nissan Motor Co. is delaying the 2028 production launch of two electric SUV models at its Canton, Mississippi, plant, company spokesman Brian Brockman said in an email to Automotive Dive. While Brockman did not disclose an updated timeframe, Automotive News, citing a memo the automaker sent to suppliers, reported production would be delayed by 10 months. Brockman said the affected SUVs include one for Nissan and the other for its luxury Infiniti brand, but didn't offer specific models. 'As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the right product at the right value for our customers, we've made the strategic decision to slightly adjust the production timeline for our EVs at the Canton plant,' the company said in an emailed statement. 'Our goal is to ensure that this facility continues to bring highly competitive vehicles to market that exceed customer expectations.' Brockman said the company's decision was an 'internally driven consideration, not a specific reaction to policy changes.' President Donald Trump last week signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminates the EV tax credit of up to $7,500 on Sept 30. Delaying U.S. EV production is another setback for Nissan, which is coping with declining profits that led to the ousting of its CEO and a shake up of its corporate leadership in an effort to turn around the company. As part of its strategy to reduce costs, Nissan plans to consolidate its vehicle production plants from 17 to 10 by fiscal year 2027. The automaker had designated its Canton plant as its center for U.S. electric vehicle production. The Mississippi plant will continue manufacturing its Frontier pickup and Altima in the interim, Brockman said. Recommended Reading Nissan maneuvers to soften $3B hit from tariffs Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Automotive
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Nissan recalls nearly 444K vehicles for engine failures
This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Nissan North America has recalled nearly 444,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing defect 'in specific engine bearings or supporting engine components' that could lead to damage and/or engine failures, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recalled vehicles are equipped with 1.5L 3-cylinder or 2.0L 4-cylinder engines that feature the automaker's variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) technology. The models include the 2021-2024 Rogue SUV; 2019-2020 Altima sedan; 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 crossover; and 2022 Infiniti QX55 crossover coupe. Dealers will inspect the engine oil pans of the vehicles for signs of metal debris, and repair or replace the engine as necessary if debris is present, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 25. According to the report, the engine bearing failures are not instantaneous and progress over time. Drivers of these vehicles would typically receive multiple forms of audible and visible advance warnings over time. Symptoms may also include abnormal noises from the engine compartment, rough running conditions, illumination of malfunction indicator lights or other warning messages in the instrument cluster. An estimated 1.2% of the recalled vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder engines are suspected of having the engine manufacturing defects, and a majority of these recalled vehicles (348,554) are 2021-2024 Nissan Rogue models. For models with 4-cylinder engines, around 0.08% are estimated to have the defect. The NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened a preliminary investigation of engine failures involving Nissan Rogues equipped with 3-cylinder engines on Dec. 13, 2023. The probe was launched after the agency identified six vehicle owner questionnaires and multiple field reports alleging engine failures, loss of motive power, engine knocking noise and/or metal debris in the oil pan. Dealing with a major engine recall could be costly for Nissan, but the automaker aims to address some of the potential engine problems with a software update. Still, the remedy requires that hundreds of thousands of customers in the U.S. schedule a service appointment at a dealer for the initial inspection, the inconvenience of which could further impact Nissan's brand reputation. For customers with vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engines, if no debris is detected in the oil during the inspection, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the vehicle's engine control module. The repairs will be done at no cost and should take less than an hour to complete, according to the report. For customers with Nissan vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder VC-turbo engines, dealers will replace the engine oil if no metal debris is detected. However, if any of the recalled vehicles show signs of metal contamination in the oil, which will be confirmed by Nissan's Powertrain Call Center, dealers will be instructed to replace the engine assembly at no charge. Engine replacement may take up to fifteen hours to complete, according to the recall report. Nissan dealers will be notified about the recall on July 15. The recall is the second major powertrain recall in recent months by a major automaker, which collectively extend to over 1 million vehicles. In April, General Motors recalled over 595,000 SUVs and pickups equipped with 6.2L V8 engines due to a manufacturing defect involving the connecting rod and/or crankshaft that can lead to catastrophic engine failures in some cases. The recall also followed a NHTSA investigation after the agency received numerous owner questionnaires from GM customers alleging engine failures. The potentially costly recall comes as Nissan begins to execute its latest turnaround plan to return to profitability after a significant decline in sales in 2024, including a failed merger with Honda Motor Co. earlier this year. In November 2024, Nissan announced it was cutting 9,000 jobs after posting a 90% year over year drop in operating profit in the first half of fiscal year 2024. Earlier this year, Nissan's failed merger with Honda led to the ousting of several top executives and appointment of new leaders to guide the company's turnaround. In May, Nissan announced a major cost-savings initiative that called for seven plant closures and slashing of another 11,000 jobs in an effort to generate $3.4 billion in savings as it looks to regain its footing. Recommended Reading Nissan slashing 20K jobs by FY2027 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Automotive
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Nissan recalls over 440,000 vehicles. See the impacted models.
Nissan has recalled over 440,000 vehicles due to defects that could lead to engine failure. The 25V437 recall includes the 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55. The vehicles have 3-cylinder 1.5 liter or 4-cylinder 2.0 liter variable compression turbo engines. 'The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure,' Nissan wrote in its announcement on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, adding that a failed engine can lead to a loss of motive power and increase the risk of a crash. Here's what to know about the vehicles and what Nissan is doing about the issue. Stay in the know: USA TODAY's car recall database Nissan said in its announcement that 443,899 vehicles have been recalled, including: 2021-2024 Nissan Rogue – 348,554 vehicles 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 – 84,536 vehicles 2019-2020 Nissan Altima – 5,685 vehicles 2022 Infiniti QX55 – 5,124 vehicles The company said dealers will inspect the engine oil pan for metal debris and if needed, repair or replace the engine for free. For vehicles with the 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engines, if no debris is found during the inspection, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the engine control module. For vehicles with the 4-cylinder 2.0L VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is found, dealers will replace the engine oil. Nissan plans to notify dealers starting on July 15 and drivers starting on Aug. 25. Drivers can contact Nissan's customer service line at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service line at 1-800-662-6200. The NHTSA recall number is 25V437. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@ (This story was updated to include video.) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Nissan recalls over 440K vehicles over engine failure issues
