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CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
Colorado man allegedly steals truck in Aurora, gets into head-on crash, sending 5 people to the hospital
Five people were taken to the hospital and an Aurora man is now in jail after police say he stole a pickup truck, drove it through Denver and Glendale, and got into a head-on collision with another car while allegedly under the influence Saturday night. Michael Guadalupe Freyta, 26, of Aurora, was arrested after being released from the hospital and now faces charges of eluding, motor vehicle theft, and two counts of vehicular assault -- all felonies -- and misdemeanor DUI. One of the four people injured in the other car was taken to the hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, while the others were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the Aurora Police Department. Michael Guadalupe Freyta Aurora Police Department A department spokesman says the truck Freyta was driving -- a 2000 Dodge Ram -- was confirmed stolen when officers saw the car around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday near East Mississippi Avenue and South Chambers Road. Officers followed the vehicle and tried to stop it at South Potomac Street and East Mississippi Avenue. Freyta allegedly fled and officers chased him west through Denver into Glendale. He then crashed into another vehicle with four people in it near South Leetsdale Drive and South Cherry Street in Glendale. Aurora police are investigating the alleged theft and several other aspects of the incident, while Colorado State Patrol's Vehicular Crimes Unit is investigating the crash. Freyta has previously been arrested on charges of motor vehicle theft, ID theft, fraud, and forgery, and he's allegedly failed to maintain his status on the sex offender registry for an Adams County conviction involving a minor, according to Aurora police.
CTV News
28-05-2025
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- CTV News
Police seek driver after sidewalk scuffle in Beltline ends in hit-and-run
A fight on a southwest Calgary sidewalk ended in one of the involved individuals being hit by a vehicle driven by a third party. Police are now asking the public for help in finding that driver. The incident was reported shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, from the 1100 block of 11 Avenue S.W. According to police, it was found a 63-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were fighting on the sidewalk when the man became involved in an altercation with the driver of a vehicle that had entered an adjacent parking lot. That ended with the man being struck with the vehicle, police say, and then the driver fled the scene. As a result of the collision, the man suffered serious, life-altering injuries. Police say the vehicle was a light-coloured SUV, last seen heading west on 11 Avenue S.W. A description of the driver was not available. Anyone with information about the incident or dash-cam footage of it is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can alternately contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or through the P3 Tips app.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Driver, passenger charged after crash on I-75 in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Two men are facing charges after a crash on I-75 early Friday morning. The crash happened at 12:06 a.m. around mile marker 65 on I-75 southbound, according to a preliminary report by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Ex-West High School football coach arrested on sexual battery charges THP said the crash happened as a 1997 Ford Mustang was travelling south and attempting to pass a commercial vehicle in the left lane when it lost control and struck the rear of a 2004 Nissan Frontier. The Nissan also lost control and overturned, coming to a stop on the left side of the road, and the Ford ran off the right side of the road, coming to a stop off the roadway. The driver of the Nissan was injured, THP's report stated. The driver and passenger of the ford were both uninjured. Knoxvillians weigh in on proposed sales tax increase to fund local improvements The driver of the Ford, identified as Eddie Fox, 28, was charged with vehicular assault and driving on a revoked license, according to the report. The passenger, a 26-year-old man, was also charged with accessory after the fact. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Road rage driver, 19, who murdered e-bike rider, 22, by ramming into him to 'teach him a lesson' jailed for life
A teenage motorist who followed and rammed an e-bike rider to 'teach him a lesson' after he pulled a wheelie has been jailed for life for murder. Abdirahman Ibrahim, who was 19 at the time, chased after Liam Jones before twice driving into the back of his off-road electric bike, the second time catapulting him into a concrete bollard. Mr Jones, 22, suffered catastrophic injuries chest and abdominal injuries and was left to die in the road after Ibrahim fled the scene. He denied murder but was found guilty of murder following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court. Ibrahim, now 21, was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 22 years at the same court on Monday. His brother Abdullahi Ibrahim, now 22, who was in the car at the time of the incident in August 2023, was jailed for two years and 10 months after previously pleading guilty to assisting an offender. Prosecutors said by pursuing Mr Jones - a stranger - and colliding into back of the e-bike twice Abdirahman Ibrahim 'weaponised that vehicle as he was driving'. Mr Jones' bike was 'no match' for the car, the court heard. Police said Mr Jones - who was not wearing a helmet - had earlier pulled a wheelie in front of Ibrahim's vehicle which had 'angered' him and he 'and wanted to teach him a lesson'. The prosecution said both men knew Mr Jones had been very seriously injured when they fled the scene and abandoned their car. They later took taxis home but not before stopping at a shop. Kelly Jones, Mr Jones' sister, said he was a 'much loved brother, uncle and friend to many'. In a victim impact statement read to the court on Monday she told how the family had been called to the road side following the crash and watched on in horror as paramedics tried and failed to save him. She said every day was now a struggle. 'He was taken from use at just 22 years of age a time when he should have been living his life to the maximum, enjoying every day, being care-free, having a laugh and making memories,' she said. 'But that was taken away from him in the worst possible way. I don't think any of us will ever get over the fact we never got to say goodbye to Liam. 'We never had the chance to tell him just how much we all loved him.' Jailing the brothers, who the court heard came from a large Somali family, Judge Andrew Smith said Mr Jones was 'unable to get away' as Abdirahman Ibrahim had driven 'with purpose and speed to catch him'. He said there was no evidence Mr Jones and his friend tried to race the brothers or 'did anything to encourage you to interact with them'. He said Abdirahman Ibrahim's actions in the immediate aftermath 'were governed by a selfish desire to escape from the scene and involved no care for Mr Jones.' Addressing Abdirahman he said he he pursued Mr Jones in a 'determined and deliberate way'. He adds: 'There is no explanation for driving in that way other than to catch and make physical contact with one or both of the bikes.' The court was told Ibrahim – who was driving in his Seat Leon – had first come across Mr Jones and a friend who were riding their bikes on Coventry Road in Birmingham less than 10 minutes earlier. Ibrahim was initially travelling in the opposite direction but he then turned at the roundabout and started to follow them. CCTV showed the car in close proximity and Mr Jones performing a 'stand-up wheelie' in front of the vehicle. In their desperation to shake off Ibrahim the riders changed route – even going the wrong way down a one-way street - but he caught up with them again on Moat Lane. While Mr Jones' friend managed to veer away, Ibrahim then drove at the remaining rider. After knocking Mr Jones off, Ibrahim then drove over the bike before doing a U-turn and making off in his vehicle. The brothers were arrested the next day at their then home address in Yardley. When officers arrived Abdirahman Ibrahim told a number of lies about where his car was, including it had been parked up elsewhere at about 9.30pm Detective Inspector Nick Barnes, from West Midlands police homicide unit, said: 'Abdirahman Ibrahim was intent on causing harm to Liam. He could have turned off at any point but he followed the riders and wanted to be in control. 'This was not a case of racing gone wrong as had been claimed by Ibrahim, but of him menacingly pursuing Liam and his friend. 'We believe he was angered by Liam's showboating and wanted to teach him a lesson. He knew what he had done and did nothing to help, instead driving off. 'Tragically, Liam lost his life and Ibrahim will now spend many years of his own young life in prison. Ibrahim's brother may have felt a sense of loyalty, but by trying to help his sibling he is now also a convicted criminal. 'We know Liam's death caused a lot of concern within the community and our detectives have worked tirelessly – reviewing hours upon hours of CCTV footage and phone records - to ensure we achieved these convictions. 'While nothing will ever bring Liam back, we hope knowing those involved have been caught and are being punished will provide some solace to his family and friends.'
