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Global News
4 hours ago
- Global News
Toronto police arrest 81-year-old woman in hit-and-run that killed scooter rider
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Toronto police say they have arrested an 81-year-old woman in a hit-and-run that killed a scooter rider. Police allege a white Mazda fatally struck a 64-year-old woman who was riding a kick scooter, then fled the scene in the Codsell Avenue and Goddard Street area. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy They say the scooter operator was pronounced dead on scene. Police say they found the Mazda in the Sheppard Avenue West and Bathurst Street area, roughly a kilometre from the collision site. They say the suspect has been arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death and dangerous operation. Police say she was scheduled to appear in court Thursday.
CBC
5 hours ago
- CBC
Woman, 81, charged after hit and run kills e-scooter rider in North York: police
An 81-year-old woman has been arrested a day after a person riding an e-scooter was killed in a hit and run in North York, Toronto police say. Police responded to a call around 9 p.m. Wednesday about a hit and run in the Codsell Avenue and Goddard Street area, Toronto police said in a news release Thursday. When officers arrived, they found a female victim of unknown age who had been struck by a white Mazda, police said. The victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene, had been riding an electric kick scooter south on Goddard Street when she was struck, police said. An 81-year-old Toronto woman was arrested Thursday after police recovered the white Mazda allegedly involved in the Sheppard Avenue W. and Bathurst Street area, police said. She has been charged with leaving scene of an accident causing death and dangerous operation of a vehicle. The woman was scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing early Thursday afternoon, police said.
International Business Times
14 hours ago
- International Business Times
Who Is James Andrew McGann? Man Arrested for Murders of Parents in Front of Their Children at Arkansas Devil's Den State Park
A suspect has been arrested for the brutal double murder of two parents who were killed protecting their young daughters during a hike in Arkansas' Devil's Den State Park on Saturday—bringing a tense five-day manhunt to an end. Arkansas State Police arrested 28-year-old James Andrew McGann of Springdale while he was getting a haircut in town, charging him with two counts of capital murder. Police didn't mention a possible motive. McGann had recently relocated to the area and was employed at a local school, state police said. He is currently being held at the Washington County Jail as of Wednesday. Details regarding his first court appearance weren't immediately clear. Murderer in the Net James Andrew McGann X Clinton David Brink, 43, and his wife, Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were walking with their two daughters, 7 and 9, along a trail in Devil's Den State Park on Saturday when a man, believed to be McGann, allegedly launched an attack around 2:30 p.m., according to authorities. The children were not injured and told authorities that their parents had been stabbed on a trail at the popular tourist spot known for its caves and rock formations, according to a CNN report. Clinton David Brink with his wife Cristen Amanda Brink Facebook "Clinton and Cristen died heroes protecting their little girls, and they deserve justice," the Brink family told local ABC News in a statement. The bodies of the brave parents were found on the popular hiking trail just hours after the brutal assault, triggering an urgent manhunt for the suspect, who was described as wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, and fingerless weightlifting gloves. By Wednesday, the investigation into the killing of the hikers had entered its fifth day. Numerous aspects of the incident still remain unclear. A Lot Still Unclear Authorities shared both a composite sketch and a photo of a person of interest connected to the attack. They also released a photo showing the back of a person. Along with the sketch, state police issued a statement indicating the suspect "likely sustained an injury while attacking the couple," though they did not provide any additional specifics. Police released a photo showing the back of a person in search of James Andrew McGann X Police also described a vehicle possibly linked to the case — a black sedan, potentially a Mazda, which was seen at Devil's Den with duct tape covering its license plate. So far, State Police have released limited details, including details about how the couple was killed. The FBI's Little Rock field office is currently assisting with the investigation. The Brink family had recently relocated to Arkansas from South Dakota. Clinton was scheduled to begin a new job as a milk delivery driver on Monday, according to his employer. Although investigators have yet to reveal a motive behind the brutal murders, state officials have commended the successful arrest. Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink Facebook "No news can heal the enormous harm done to the Brink family in last weekend's crime, but this announcement is a comfort and reassurance for our state," Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in the release. "If you target innocent people, law enforcement will hunt you down and bring you to justice," Sanders said. Local authorities referred to McGann as a "monster" and applauded the investigators for quickly capturing him. "Because of their hard work and investigative skill, we were able to take a monster off the streets, and bring relief to those two precious girls, and the rest of our citizens," ASP Col. Mike Hagar said in the arrest announcement.
Herald Sun
15 hours ago
- Herald Sun
Sumira Gambhir faces court over Lucas crash that killed daughter
Don't miss out on the headlines from Ballarat. Followed categories will be added to My News. Lawyers for a Ballarat driver accused of causing the death of her daughter will receive a 50-page police report about the crash before the case proceeds. Winter Valley woman Sumira Gambhir, 42, faced Ballarat Magistrates' Court by video on Thursday. Ms Gambhir was in April charged with dangerous driving causing death, driving in a manner dangerous, careless driving, failing to give way at an intersection, and having an unrestrained child. The charges have to do with a crash on Carngham Rd near Finchs Rd in Lucas on August 10, 2024. It is alleged a silver Mazda sedan collided with a white Toyota Prado just after 7pm, with a passenger in the former car – a six-year-old Winter Valley child, understood to be Kiara Gambhir – dying at the scene. Another child from Winter Valley, aged 13, was flown to hospital with Ms Gambhir. On Thursday, defence lawyer Luke McMahon sought an adjournment to receive a 50-page police report, which prosecutors did not oppose. The case will continue on November 14. Ms Gambhir's bail was extended.
South Wales Argus
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
Blackwood mum blames dealer after car found with airbag defect
Bethan Smith, aged 29, has two young children under five. Owen, aged four, and Macsen, who is only 10 months. Four weeks ago, Bethan took her car for a diagnostics check and was horrified to learn her car that she'd been driving her children in since 2020 was deemed unsafe for road use. 29-year-old mum of two Bethan Smith with partner Chris Smith 38 and sons Owen 4, and 10-month-old Macsen (Image: Bethan Smith) While she believes the fault was present at the time of sale, Trade Centre Wales says it has likely occurred since then but has offered to pay to rectify it if Bethan can provide them with an engineer's report showing it was present when they sold it to her. Bethan said: 'My car was underpowered. I had my foot to the floor, and it was barely moving so it was plugged in for a diagnostics check. 'They said to me 'Do you know this car's been involved in a crash?' 'The airbags are non-functioning, and the lights on the dash have been tampered with to turn off the warnings so they wouldn't show when they should.' Bethan's Mazda which she discovered had defective airbags. (Image: Bethan Smith) Bethan was shocked and believes that Trade Centre Wales in Abercynon, where she bought the car from in 2020, should not have sold the car to her in that state. She said: 'They either knew or they've not checked the car like they said they did which is concerning.' Bethan's Mazda which she discovered had defective airbags. (Image: Bethan Smith) During the time of the sale, Bethan said she also had questions about paintwork. She told the Argus: 'I did say at the beginning the bonnet is a completely different colour of the car and they said it's where the light was shining on it." She now believes it was different due to a repair from a crash. The contractual agreement between Trade Centre Wales and Bethan. (Image: Bethan Smith) The Argus put the claims to Trade Centre Wales. Jac Bowen, director of marketing for Trade Centre Wales, said: 'Ms Smith purchased her Mazda over four years ago from us, prior to sale, the car was subject to a manufacturer recall, completed by a local Vauxhall dealership and no-fault codes were reported. 'During our own pre-delivery inspection, no fault codes were identified. It would be reasonable to assume that the airbag fault has developed recently after four years of ownership, the Mazda has also covered approximately 18,000 miles since 2020. 'The above said, we have asked Ms Smith to provide us with an independent engineers report and if that engineers report is received and confirms that the fault was present at the point of sale, then we will of course rectify the fault at our cost. 'We are happy to discuss the matter directly with Ms Smith and help in any way we can within reason.' The diagnostics report confirming defective airbags in the Mazda (Image: Bethan Smith) At the time of the purchase, Bethan was heavily pregnant with her first child, Owen. As a mother, she has found the entire experience extremely emotional. Bethan is currently without a car however has said she won't be buying from them again.
