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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Car flips into orchard off of Highway 101, slowing traffic
This is a developing story. Check back to for updates. To get breaking news alerts, click here A flipped vehicle off of Highway 101 brought traffic to a standstill outside of San Luis Obispo on Sunday afternoon. The California Highway Patrol responded to a small white SUV going off northbound Highway 101 just before the Higuera Street off-ramp and crashing into an orchard at 1:47 p.m., according to its traffic incident page. The SUV flipped on its way down and was 15 feet from the highway down the embankment, the CHP page said. It was unclear if there were any injuries resulting from the crash. Ambulances and a tow truck were en route as of 2:30 p.m., according to the CHP page. Heavy traffic resulted from the crash, backing up to the Mattie Road off-ramp in Shell Beach as of Sunday at 2:30 p.m., according to the Caltrans QuickMap.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Investigation underway after suspects fire shots at tow truck driver in Montgomery Village, police say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — Officers are investigating after multiple suspects allegedly fired shots at a tow truck driver in Montgomery Village early Saturday. Details remain limited; however, the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said that officers responded to a shooting in the 18000 block of Lost Knife Circle just after 2:30 a.m. on May 31. At the scene, a man told officers that he was driving a tow truck when people approached him and began shooting at him. The suspects then reportedly fled the area. Two hurt in crash involving Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service tanker The man was not injured in the shooting, police noted. The investigation is ongoing. As of Sunday afternoon, no arrests have been made. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Van goes airborne, flips, and narrowly misses others near Columbia, Illinois
COLUMBIA, Ill. – Shocking new video from a St. Louis-area towing company shows a van launching into the air and flipping over after the driver crashed into the bed of a rollback tow truck, narrowly missing a worker and oncoming traffic. The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Friday near Quality Towing's facility in Columbia, Illinois. Quality Towing shared an analysis video on YouTube just hours after the crash, showing several angles of the collision and promoting it as a reminder for drivers to slow down and pay attention. According to a worker who narrated the video, one of his co-workers, Allen, pulled over on the right side of an undisclosed two-lane roadway with a speed limit of 55 mph. He was helping a customer whose vehicle was stranded in a nearby grassy area. Sheriff's Dept. turns over findings in daycare death to Prosecuting Attorney's Office The tow truck positioned itself just six inches over the white line due to its size, though flashed its emergency lights, extended it truck bed and followed other safety protocols. Earlier in the analysis video, several drivers are seen slowing down or shifting lanes to give space. But after a few minutes, a white van from behind maintained its speed and clipped the rollback ramp or the tow truck. Footage from three cameras shows the van launching up the rollback ramp, coming inches from hitting the tow truck's passenger side, and flipping into the middle of the road, just missing another vehicle. A front camera also shows one driver in an oncoming Ford vehicle reacting quickly and narrowly avoiding a collision with the airborne van. The van then skidded several car lengths down the road. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Afterwards, Quality Towing worker Allen, who witnessed the crash, said of it, 'A lot of disbelief. Wondering did that really happen. … Just wish people would learn to slow down and move over.' Fortunately, no injuries were reported from anyone involved or nearby during the crash. Quality towing said of the crash via Facebook, 'Luckily, it was just a close call, and nobody was injured. We are so thankful this wasn't worse. Please slow down, move over, or do both when you see emergency vehicles on the side of the road.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tow truck driver in St. Pete crash that left mother, grandfather dead has checkered driving history
The Brief On Tuesday, St. Pete police arrested tow truck driver, George Phillip Aponte, for vehicular homicide. Mother, Shakesha Desence, and grandfather, Dilean Desence, were killed in the October crash. Aponte has been cited for careless driving three times and speeding another three times. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The tow truck driver arrested in connection to a crash that took the lives of a mother and grandfather, critically injuring a 9-year-old, has a checkered driving history. The St. Petersburg Police Department said they arrested 45-year-old George Phillip Aponte on Tuesday. RELATED: Clearwater tow truck driver arrested months after crash that killed mother, grandfather The backstory On October 15th, 35-year-old Shakesha Desence, 72-year-old Dilean Desence, and 9-year-old Daylon Desence were leaving a dentist appointment when their SUV collided with Aponte's tow truck. The crash report states Aponte was traveling 60 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone and was on his phone. Shakesha and Dilean died from the impact of the crash. The 9-year-old boy was hospitalized for four months. Dig deeper FOX 13 learned that in the past five years, Aponte was issued at least six traffic citations. Three were for careless driving and there were another three for speeding. One of those infractions took place in January, after the deadly crash. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Criminal Defense Attorney Anthony Rickman, who is not affiliated with this case, said this driving record won't bode well in court. "This defendant has a responsibility to drive responsibly, especially knowing that he potentially has these very serious criminal charges weighing on top of him," Rickman said. What they're saying In a statement given to FOX 13 on Wednesday, the family's attorney, Okoye Morgan, said in part: "While nothing can undo the pain they've endured, they believe this is an important step toward justice. They are grateful to law enforcement and the state attorney's office for their efforts in ensuring justice is served. The family continues to grieve, but this development brings a measure of peace as they move forward." READ: Bartow 'group home' where man was murdered was not licensed by state, being shut down In February, the 9-year-old's uncle, Deon Desence, said with a broken hip, the boy has a long road to recovery and some of his wounds may never heal. "My sister and my dad were my nephew's world," he said. "He's heartbroken. He misses his mother. He misses his papa. Sometimes he even says, 'Uncle Deon, I don't understand why God let me live and didn't let me go be with my mother and my papa." FOX 13 reached out to Aponte's attorney for a comment on his arrest but did not receive a response. The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
RNZ News
28-05-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Person in hospital after bus crashes in Palmerston North
The bus being taken away on a tow truck after the crash in Palmerston North. Photo: Supplied A person has been taken to hospital after a bus crashed in Palmerston North this morning. The collision happened on Mihaere Drive in the suburb of Kelvin Grove at 7:50am Thursday. St John told RNZ one ambulance a rapid response unit attended. One person suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Palmerston North Hospital. A Fire and Emergency operational support vehicle was still at the scene but said no one was stuck in the bus. A photo supplied to RNZ showed the bus being taken away on a tow truck.
