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3 days ago
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Motorcyclist critically injured after multi-vehicle crash on I-440 in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man was critically injured following a fiery multi-vehicle crash Saturday night that shut down Interstate 440 East in Nashville. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the crash occurred around 10 p.m. after a BMW motorcycle traveling eastbound on I-440 crashed into the back of an Acura sedan. The BMW motorcycle continued down the roadway and slid to a rest on the left shoulder. Its operator — a 24-year-old Nashville man — was hospitalized with critical injuries. 1 charged after 2 killed, 1 injured in Columbia shooting After colliding with the first motorcycle, the Acura reportedly swerved and struck a Kawasaki motorcycle driven by a 54-year-old Nashville man. The sedan then spun out and hit a wall on the left side of the interstate, stopping near the Kawasaki. Authorities said a 24-year-old Portland man operating a Honda motorcycle and a 43-year-old Thompson's Station man on another BMW motorcycle were also involved in the crash. Both BMW motorcycles and the Honda motorcycle caught fire as a result of the collision, according to officials. ⏩ Law enforcement said all four motorcyclists and the Acura driver were transported to area hospitals for treatment. The men on the Kawasaki motorcycle, the Honda motorcycle, and the second BMW motorcycle suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and the Acura driver was treated for minor injuries. GoPro camera footage from the scene is reportedly under review as investigators work to determine what led up to the crash. MNPD said at this time, the cause of the crash is believed to be improper following by the motorcyclist who's in critical condition. 📲 Download the News 2 app to stay updated on the go.📧 Sign up for WKRN email alerts to have breaking news sent to your inbox.💻 for Nashville, TN and all of Middle Tennessee. This is a developing story. WKRN News 2 will continue to update this article as new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Man arrested after biker dies in A6 crash
A man has been arrested after a motorcyclist died in a crash on the A6 in south Leicestershire. Emergency services were called to a collision on the road through Market Harborough involving a grey Volkswagen Passat car and a yellow and black Yamaha motorbike at about 14:40 BST on Saturday. The biker, a man in his 40s, died at the scene of the crash, between Harborough Road roundabout and Langton Road, said Leicestershire Police. A 46-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on police bail while inquiries continue to be carried out, said police. Det Con Anna Andrew, from the force's serious collision investigation unit, said officers were working to "piece together" the movements of both vehicles before the crash and asked for witnesses to come forward. She said: "We are aware there were motorists at the scene who left prior to police arrival who may have key information to provide. This included a white-coloured van." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Leicestershire Police
BBC News
3 days ago
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Man arrested after biker dies in A6 crash in Market Harborough
A man has been arrested after a motorcyclist died in a crash on the A6 in south services were called to a collision on the road through Market Harborough involving a grey Volkswagen Passat car and a yellow and black Yamaha motorbike at about 14:40 BST on biker, a man in his 40s, died at the scene of the crash, between Harborough Road roundabout and Langton Road, said Leicestershire Police.A 46-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on police bail while inquiries continue to be carried out, said Con Anna Andrew, from the force's serious collision investigation unit, said officers were working to "piece together" the movements of both vehicles before the crash and asked for witnesses to come said: "We are aware there were motorists at the scene who left prior to police arrival who may have key information to provide. This included a white-coloured van."
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3 days ago
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Motorcyclists hospitalized after striking alligator on I-4: FHP
The Brief Two motorcyclists were injured in the crash with the alligator on I-4, according to troopers. FWC officials were called out to assist with the injured gator. The crash remains under investigation. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - Two motorcyclists were sent to the hospital after striking an alligator in the roadway. according to troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol. Officials said the motorcyclists were traveling on the inside lane on I4 westbound near mile marker 110 around 6 p.m. when they struck an alligator that was within the lane. The collision caused one of the motorcyclists, a 67-year-old man, to strike a tree. He was later transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The other motorcyclist, a 25-year-old woman, was also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to assist with the injured gator. The crash remains under investigation.
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4 days ago
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Motorcyclist killed, 2 arrested for DUI in chaotic Orange County trailer crash
Two people were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs after a messy RV crash left a motorcyclist dead in Orange County early Saturday morning, and officials are investigating whether the motorcyclist was also driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It happened right around midnight on May 31, according to the Fullerton Police Department, near the intersection of North Euclid Street and Bastanchury Road. Fullerton officers arrived on the scene and found a significantly damaged 1993 Harley Davidson and a seriously injured adult male rider lying on the ground. Nearby, in the middle of a roadway west of the intersection, police said officers found a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe connected to a 1996 Prowler recreational trailer with 'visible collision damage.' Huntington Beach being listed as sanctuary city was 'serious mistake,' mayor says According to the department's preliminary investigation, a woman was driving the Chevy and RV eastbound on West Bastanchury Road when the vehicle 'experienced a mechanical issue' and stopped in the center median. A man who was also in the Chevy traded spots with the driver, attempting to reverse the vehicle, but ended up causing the Chevy and the RV to jack-knife and block off both westbound lanes. It was when the RV was splayed across the westbound lanes that the motorcyclist, traveling from North Euclid Street, crashed into the trailer. Paramedics later arrived at the crash and pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene. His identity was not immediately released. 'Both the adult female driver and the adult male who attempted to move the vehicle were arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs,' the police department stated. 'It remains unclear whether drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in relation to the rider's operation of the motorcycle.' Loved ones honor mother found dead at L.A. homeless encampment as questions linger Officials encourage any witnesses with information about this fatal collision to contact Fullerton Police Traffic Accident Investigator Manes at 714-738-6815 or jmanes@ Those wishing to provide information anonymously can call the Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS or can visit their website at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
