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4 days ago
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At least three people killed in crashes during Memorial Day weekend in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At least three people were killed in crashes this Memorial Day weekend in Missouri, according to the State Highway Patrol. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) said one fatality occurred in the Troop A, Lees Summit area, and two fatalities occurred in the Troop C, Weldon Spring area. WATCH: Second car in 3 months crashes into roof of Excelsior Springs Veterans Hall From 6 p.m. Friday, May 23, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 26, MSHP troopers investigated the following incidents: Traffic statistics Crashes: 182 Fatalities: 3 Injuries: 83 DWI: 78 Boating statistics Crashes: 3 Injuries: 0 Fatalities: 0 Drowning: 0 BWI: 0 Although the MSHP investigated 182 crashes, that does not reflect the total number of crashes that happened statewide during the holiday weekend. Lieutenant Brown with the MSHP said it could take a few months to determine the total number of crashes since data has to be collected from different agencies across the state. On Saturday, May 24, a 42-year-old woman from Independence was killed while walking on Interstate 70 in Jackson County. The woman was hit by two cars and was pronounced dead at the scene. Independence woman hit, killed by two cars while crossing I-70 in Blue Springs For more information on this crash, click here. Also on Saturday, May 24, a 69-year-old man from Wentzville died when his motorcycle was rear-ended on Missouri Highway 47, south of Boone Monument Road, in Warren County. The MSHP said the motorcyclist began to slow down due to heavy smoke coming from the motorcycle. The driver behind him tried to brake and ended up hitting the back of the motorcycle, which caused the motorcycle to hit the vehicle in front of it. The motorcyclist was transported to Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri, where he was pronounced dead. He was not wearing a helmet. The driver of that hit the motorcycle had minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital, the MSHP said. On Monday, May 26, a 60-year-old man from Catawissa, Missouri, died when his motorcycle was hit head-on by a car. The MSHP said the crash occurred on Missouri Highway 94, west of Klondike Park Loop, in St. Charles County. A car travelling east on Highway 94 crossed the center line and hit the westbound motorcycle head-on, the MSHP said. The motorcycle then crashed into another motorcycle also traveling west. The 60-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the other motorcycle was transported to a hospital with serious injuries; he was not wearing a The statistics provided could change if late deaths occur, other departments report crashes or incidents, a fatality is determined to be a drowning, or if a fatality is determined to be caused by a medical condition after this news release was posted. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
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State Highway Patrol offers safe driving tips for Memorial Day weekend
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — With Memorial Day weekend coming up, it is important to practice safe driving. According to AAA, it is estimated that 45 million Americans are expected to travel domestically this Memorial Day weekend, with 87% of those people taking road trips. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol wants to ensure that people are safe as Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer. They plan to use educational and enforcement efforts, such as restraint laws, to lessen collisions from things such as speeding, and impaired and distracted driving. Since Memorial Day is the beginning of the '100 Deadliest Days' for teen drivers, parents and teens are encouraged to adhere to the North Carolina Graduated driving requirements that can be found here. The State Highway Patrol will also be partnering with the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program's Click It or Ticket campaign. This campaign consists of two seven-day enforcement periods, the first being May 19-25 and the second being May 26-June 1. More information about this campaign can be found here. If you want to report dangerous driving behaviors to the State Highway Patrol, please dial *HP (*47). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Marion man, 27, dies when motorcycle travels into field and overturns
An 27-year-old Marion man died early Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash on Caledonia Northern Road, just north of Emahiser Road. Seth G. Reece was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release from the Marion Post of the State Highway Patrol. Reece was driving northbound on a 2024 Suzuki GSX1000, approaching Emahiser Road, when he failed to negotiate the curve at the intersection, according to the release. The motorcycle traveled off of the right side of the road into a field, where Reece was unable to maintain control of the bike, causing him to overturn before the vehicle came to redst. Reece was wearig a helmet at the time of the crash, according to the report. The patrol was assisted on scene by First Consolidated Fire and EMS and Ron's Towing. This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Seth Reece vicitm in fatal motorcycle crash in Marion County
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Automotive
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I-485 outer reopens in Pineville after pickup with trailer jackknifed: NCSHP
PINEVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — All lanes of Interstate 485 outer have reopened after a single-vehicle crash, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation and State Highway Patrol. The incident happened around 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning on I-485 near Pineville-Matthews Road. This is close to the Carolina Place Mall. Troopers say a Toyota Tundra was pulling a trailer with dirt, but too much weight was placed in the back of the trailer. As a result, the truck and trailer jackknifed as the driver was gaining speed to merge onto the interstate. No one was injured. All three outbound lanes were closed for about an hour; however, the interstate reopened around 11:45 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Queen City News.
Straits Times
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Truck spills metal shards across Australian highway, hundreds of cars damaged
The sharp metal debris left over 300 vehicles with tyre damage. PHOTO: NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE/FACEBOOK The sharp metal debris left over 300 vehicles with tyre damage. PHOTO: NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE/FACEBOOK SYDNEY - A truck spilled 750kg of sharp metal debris across one of Australia's busiest highways on the morning of May 2, authorities said, forcing city-bound lanes to close, damaging hundreds of vehicles and sparking traffic chaos. New South Wales state police said the incident occurred on the M1 Pacific Motorway in the early hours of the morning, leaving over 300 vehicles with tyre damage. The M1, a freight and commuter route that runs north of Sydney, remains partially shut as emergency services clear the debris, using magnets and working to "hoover up the highway". State Highway Patrol Commander Howard Collins said it would be 'more than several hours' until the motorway could reopen. 'It's not just a case of getting a road sweeper out or guys and girls with brooms. We are using some magnetic devices. We are removing embedded metal in the highway itself. This takes a long time,' he told a press conference. Mr Collins said the truck had travelled over 30km before the spillage was detected. 'Around about 300 vehicles have been impacted - maybe more - by what now we know is over 700, maybe even 750kg of metal debris from the back of a truck, which spread this metal debris for over 30km,' he said. State Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said the situation was 'unprecedented'. 'We are working with all of the resources of government and the private sector to do the clean-up," she said. "If you imagine it's like trying to hoover up the highway. It's very difficult." The truck driver, a 46-year-old man, was cooperating with inquiries, police said. NJ Ashton, the haulage company that owned the truck involved, apologised for the accident and said it was helping with clean-up efforts. 'We're taking full responsibility for what's happened and are very sorry for any damage and disruption that's been caused,' it said in a statement on its website. 'We still don't fully understand how this occurred.' REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
