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ABC News
2 hours ago
- General
- ABC News
Young child dies after being hit by car in Adelaide's north
A young child has died after they were struck by a car in Adelaide's northern suburbs on Friday morning. Emergency services were called to Peachey Road in Edinburgh North at about 11am after a station wagon collided with a pedestrian. SA Police say the young child from the northern suburbs died at the scene. The driver was not injured in the crash and is assisting officers with their enquiries. Major Crash Investigators are looking into the cause of the accident. The child's death is the 35th life lost on SA roads this year.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Mum of Thai crash victim killed in US
An Australian woman killed in a horror traffic accident in the US has been remembered as the 'rock' of her family who was 'adored by all who knew her'. Julie Fitzsimons, 65, was killed when she was struck by a vehicle across from Wyoming Rib & Chop House in Sheridan, Wyoming, according to local media. The Sheridan Press reported that Ms Fitzsimons died of blunt force trauma after she was rushed to Sheridan Memorial Hospital, where she pronounced dead. Ms Fitzsimons' daughter Kate Fitzsimons broke the news on Friday in a post to the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation Instagram account, a charity run by the pair. 'With broken hearts we share the devastating news that we lost our beautiful Mum and the heartbeat of Nicole's Foundation, Julie Fitzsimons, in an accident yesterday,' Kate wrote. 'She was the rock of our family, a joy to be around and adored by all who knew her. 'We are absolutely shattered and ask for space as we navigate the difficult process of bringing her back home. Once we are ready, we will share more details on her celebration of life. 'For now, we find some solace in knowing she's reunited with her beloved daughter, Nicole. The Fitzy family will never be the same, but we will rebuild once again in their honour – just like they would want us to.' Kate is director and presenter at the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation, a charity set up in honour of her sister who was killed in a motorbike accident in Thailand. The charity aims to provide travel safety education for young travellers as well as financial assistance for young Australians in the performing arts and sport.
News.com.au
6 hours ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Mother of Nicole Fitzsimons killed in Thailand crash dies after being hit by car in US
An Australian woman killed in a horror traffic accident in the US has been remembered as the 'rock' of her family who was 'adored by all who knew her'. Julie Fitzsimons, 65, was killed when she was struck by a vehicle across from Wyoming Rib & Chop House in Sheridan, Wyoming, according to local media. The Sheridan Press reported that Ms Fitzsimons died of blunt force trauma after she was rushed to Sheridan Memorial Hospital, where she pronounced dead. Ms Fitzsimons' daughter Kate Fitzsimons broke the news on Friday in a post to the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation Instagram account, a charity run by the pair. 'With broken hearts we share the devastating news that we lost our beautiful Mum and the heartbeat of Nicole's Foundation, Julie Fitzsimons, in an accident yesterday,' Kate wrote. 'She was the rock of our family, a joy to be around and adored by all who knew her. 'We are absolutely shattered and ask for space as we navigate the difficult process of bringing her back home. Once we are ready, we will share more details on her celebration of life. 'For now, we find some solace in knowing she's reunited with her beloved daughter, Nicole. The Fitzy family will never be the same, but we will rebuild once again in their honour – just like they would want us to.' Kate is director and presenter at the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation, a charity set up in honour of her sister who was killed in a motorbike accident in Thailand. The charity aims to provide travel safety education for young travellers as well as financial assistance for young Australians in the performing arts and sport.
CBS News
16 hours ago
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- CBS News
Preschooler injured in three-car collision at I-96 and Southfield
A 3-year-old child was injured when they were tossed from the back seat into the front windshield of a vehicle during a three-car crash in Metro Detroit, the Michigan State Police reported. The crash happened about 9:40 a.m. Thursday in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 96's local lanes to the Southfield Freeway (M-39). The Detroit Regional Communication Center sent troopers to the scene, who determined that a 32-year-old woman from Detroit was driving the vehicle that caused the crash. During the collision, a 3-year-old child who was in the back seat of that vehicle was thrown into the front windshield. The preschooler was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. There were no other serious injuries reported among those involved in the crash. Access to the ramp was closed during the initial crash investigation. The Michigan Department of Transportation traffic reports listed the ramp as reopened to traffic at 11:15 a.m. "Drivers are responsible for all the passengers in their vehicle," Michigan State Police F/Lt. Mike Shaw said about the crash. "It is even more important to ensure that children are belted in to the proper child seat. Every trip, every time." Michigan's child car seat laws were updated April 2. All children age 12 and younger must sit in the rear seating area of a motor vehicle, and additionally in a child-sized car seat depending on their age and size.
CBS News
18 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Former Minnesota state trooper pleads not guilty in crash that killed Owatonna teen
A former Minnesota state trooper has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a crash that killed a teenage girl and injured five others. Prosecutors said Shane Roper was speeding in his Minnesota State Patrol squad car, lights inactive, when he hit a Ford Focus in an intersection in Rochester, Minnesota, on May 18, 2024. A third vehicle was also struck. Roper is charged with five counts of criminal vehicular operation and one count each of second-degree manslaughter, criminal vehicular homicide, reckless driving and careless driving. He entered not guilty pleas for all charges on Thursday. The crash killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores of Owatonna and hurt several others, including a "ride-along" in Roper's vehicle. He said he was trying to "close the gap" between himself and a driver he suspected of a traffic violation, according to court documents, and he was not aware of his speed. The state patrol initially placed Roper on administrative leave, then months later said there was "simply no justification" for his actions and fired him. State patrol documents showed four prior crashes on Roper's driving record due to "inattentive driving or excessive speed." After the crash, attorneys for Flores' family released a statement, saying in part, "It is heartbreaking and unacceptable to the Flores family that the State of Minnesota allowed Trooper Roper to be on the road in a Minnesota State Patrol squad car after knowing that he posed a clear danger to others." Note: The video above originally aired Sept. 11, 2024.
