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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Woman charged after allegedly striking OPP cruiser on Hwy. 11 in Oro-Medonte
A 23-year-old Mississauga woman is facing impaired driving charges after her vehicle collided with an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cruiser early Sunday morning. It happened just after 3 a.m. when an OPP officer was conducting traffic control along Highway 11 northbound, near Line 1 in Oro-Medonte. Police reported that while the officer was in their vehicle the accused proceeded through the road closure colliding with the cruiser. The officer was inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. They were transported to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries. Officials say the driver was arrested at the scene and taken to the Orillia OPP detachment for further testing. She has been charged with operation while impaired of alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over 80. Her driver's licence has been suspended for 90 days, and her vehicle impounded for seven days. She is scheduled to appear before the courts at a later date. The crash shut down Highway 11 northbound for several hours overnight while members of the OPP Technical Collision Investigation Unit remained on scene. The highway has since reopened. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122, quoting occurrence number E251074936.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Vallejo police investigate deadly overnight hit-and-run
Vallejo police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a person dead early Saturday morning. Officers received multiple reports around 12:30 a.m. that a male was unresponsive on the road near Sonoma Boulevard and Missouri Street. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, police said. His identification has not been released. During the investigation, police said the victim was hit by a driver who left the scene. No description of the suspect vehicle was provided. This marked the seventh deadly traffic collision in Vallejo this year and the 10th traffic-related fatality.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Woman dies of injuries after getting hit by young bicyclist on path in N.W. Calgary
A woman has succumbed to her injuries after getting struck from behind by a bicyclist in northwest neighbourhood. On Aug. 2, a woman out for a walk with her husband on a path near Hidden Valley Drive N.W. was struck from behind shortly before 4 p.m. by a 12-year-old on a bicycle. The woman, who was in her 50s, was knocked to the ground. The victim sustained serious/life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. The incident wasn't initially reported and police did not attend the scene, but officers are now investigating. Impairment and speed are not considered factors in the collision. Anyone with information can call police at 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips can be shared with Calgary Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, on their website or the P3 app.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Murrieta man arrested for DUI after running red light, causing deadly crash
A Murrieta man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after she ran a red light and crashed into another car, killing one of its occupants, police said. IT happened at around 5 p.m. on Thursday near the intersection of California Oaks Road and Skyview Ridge, according to Murrieta police. Officers were dispatched to the scene after learning of the collision, and preliminary investigation revealed that 39-year-old Jaime Ruiz Jr. was driving a pickup truck heading westbound on California Oaks when he ran through a red light and crashed into a sedan that was going through the intersection. Both vehicles spun to a stop. Police said that Ruiz had one of his children in the car at the time of the crash. He was arrested as police said he "exhibited signs and symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol." The woman behind the wheel of the sedan, who hasn't yet been identified, was pronounced dead after she was rushed to a nearby hospital. Ruiz was booked on suspicion of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter, DUI resulting in injuries and child endangerment. He was released from jail Friday morning after posting $75,000 bond, police said. His child was placed in protective custody after it was determined they were not hurt in the crash. Anyone who knows more is asked to contact MPD at (951) 461-6899.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
M5 shuts after horror crash between motorcyclist & car as biker taken to hospital leaving ‘severe delays'
THE M5 motorway has shut following a horror crash between a motorcyclist and car, causing severe delays. The biker has been taken to hospital with "potentially serious injuries" following collision with the car. 2 The crash occurred on the M5 southbound between junction 7 and 8, near Worcestor, with lanes closed on Friday afternoon. Multiple ambulances and police attended the scene, where the motorcylclist was treated for injuries then taken to hospital. A Westmidlands Ambulance Services spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of an road traffic collision involving at car and a motorbike on the M5 in Norton, Worcester at 1.14pm and sent two ambulances to the scene. "On arrival crews found a man, the motorcyclist, who they treated for potentially serious injuries before conveying him to Worcester Royal under emergency driving conditions. "A second patient was assessed for minor injuries before being discharged at the scene." West Mercia Police were called around 1:15pm in the afternoon, with reports of a road traffic collision on the M5. They arrived on the scene to find the motorbike and car involved. The crash was reportedly cleared by 2:30pm, but delays have continued. 2
