Category: Car Accidents
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Fatal ‘Two-Vehicle Accident’ Claims the Life of FedEx Employee at World Hub in Memphis
A devastating incident unfolded at the FedEx World Hub in Memphis, resulting in the death of a 48-year-old male employee. Both the Memphis Police Department and airport officials confirmed the occurrence of a “two-vehicle accident” that led to this heartbreaking outcome. Glen Thomas, the Public Information Officer for Memphis International Airport, stated that the Memphis…
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Widow from Baldwin County Alleges FedEx Utilized Defective Tires in Tragic Fatal Crash
A Baldwin County widow has taken legal action by filing a wrongful death lawsuit against FedEx, accusing the company of utilizing faulty retread tires that resulted in the untimely demise of her husband. Hamilton Platt, aged 32, tragically lost his life in a fiery crash on September 21. The incident occurred when he collided with…
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Jury Grants $8 Million in Compensation for FedEx Truck Crash, Rejecting $1.8 Million Settlement Offer
A Nevada state court jury reached a significant decision on Friday, granting a substantial $8 million in compensation to Naddia Dhalai, who suffered back injuries in a rear-end collision involving a FedEx truck. The trial, which spanned a week and began on August 19, was closely watched as Courtroom View Network webcast and recorded the…
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Elderly Woman Fatally Struck by FedEx Truck While Crossing South Loop Street with Walker
Tragedy struck in the South Loop area of Chicago as a woman lost her life after being struck by a FedEx truck on Monday afternoon, according to city officials. Police reported that around 2:20 p.m., a box truck traveling west was preparing to turn north onto Wabash at the 1100-block of South Wabash. Meanwhile, a…
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Surveillance Footage Reveals FedEx Truck Swerving Down Coral Gables Road Prior to Fatal Accident
Authorities are currently investigating a tragic incident that took place on Friday in Coral Gables, resulting in the death of a FedEx driver. The crash occurred in the 6500 block of Riviera Drive. Footage from the scene showed the driver’s body covered by a yellow tarp beside the FedEx van, while a nearby work van…
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Vehicle Crashes into FedEx Office in Orinda
Authorities responded to an accident in Orinda on Wednesday evening, where a white BMW SUV crashed into a Federal Express office. The incident occurred sometime late in the morning, and footage captured by KPIX photographer Brian Yuen revealed the aftermath of the crash, showing the SUV’s front end protruding through the window of the office…
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Lawsuit Filed by Orange County Family Against Amazon Following Tragic Death of 2-Year-Old Girl by Truck Driver
Following the tragic incident in 2022 where a 2-year-old girl lost her life after being struck by an Amazon delivery van, an Orange County family is now pursuing legal action by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. According to the family’s attorney, Amazon has denied any responsibility for the accident, instead placing blame on a third…
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Fatal Crash Involving Amazon Truck on Interstate Causes Lane Closures in Mount Juliet
Tragedy struck in Wilson County as a Nashville man lost his life in a devastating interstate crash that resulted in the closure of multiple lanes throughout the night. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), an Amazon tractor-trailer had pulled over to the right shoulder of I-40 West due to mechanical problems. The driver activated…
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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Small Truck near Amazon Fulfillment Center in Hancock County
A tragic incident occurred near the Amazon distribution center west of Greenfield, resulting in the death of an Indianapolis man. On Thursday morning, 66-year-old Harvail Singh Dhillon, who was driving a semi truck, stopped in the middle turn lane of Hancock County Road 300 North. As he attempted to cross the westbound lane around 6:45…
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Amazon Prime Truck Adds to Long Grove Bridge’s Infamous Record with 45th Crash Since 2020 Reconstruction
The picturesque Long Grove Bridge, also known as the Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, regained its accessibility on a tranquil Monday morning following a peculiar incident involving an Amazon truck that found itself wedged beneath the historic structure on a serene Sunday evening. Law enforcement officials emphasize that the bridge’s height restrictions are clearly communicated through…
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Manville Incident: Amazon Tractor Trailer Collides with Bridge, Becomes Wedged
In Manville, an incident unfolded early Wednesday morning as an Amazon tractor-trailer collided with a railroad bridge. According to Manville Police Lt. John Crater, the truck was traveling northbound on Main Street when the collision occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. Brian Parrish from Mooresville, PA was operating the truck at the time. Due to the…
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Driver Causes Traffic Chaos with Reckless Swerving and ‘Mad Max’ Wheel Spikes
A Reddit user u/wizzardoftheLOT, captured a motorist with unique vehicle modifications on May 21, 2023. The footage showcases a car equipped with custom “elbows out” wheel rims, engaging in erratic swerving across multiple lanes of heavy traffic. Surrounding truckers and motorists can be seen making quick maneuvers to steer clear of the unpredictable vehicle. Check…
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Delivery Driver Encounters Unusual DoorDash Order from Stranded Trucker
In a TikTok video that has gained attention online, a DoorDash driver shares an amusing encounter with a stranded truck driver who placed an unexpected delivery order. The delivery driver recounts this as their “weirdest DoorDash ever,” which took them to a truck driver stranded on the side of an interstate highway with a flat…
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Arrest Made in Gruesome Killing of Uber Eats Driver in Florida
Authorities in Pasco County, Florida, have announced the arrest of Oscar Adrian Solis in connection with the horrifying death and dismemberment of an Uber Eats driver during a delivery. Sheriff Chris Nocco described the incident as “gruesome” and revealed that the victim had been communicating with his wife via text messages on the night of…
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Tragic Incident on Long Island: Fatal Collision Between Box Truck and Utility Pole Claims One Life
In a devastating incident that occurred on Saturday, May 20, shortly before 10 a.m., one person lost their life and another sustained injuries. The Riverhead Police received a distressing 911 call reporting a large box truck veering off the travel portion of Sound Avenue, east of Edwards Avenue, resulting in a collision with a utility…
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Delivery Driver Injured in Yarragon Crash as Van Collides with V/Line Train
A collision between a delivery van and a train in the town of Yarragon has resulted in the injury of a man involved in the crash. Emergency services promptly responded to the incident at the intersection of Princes Hwy and Rollo St in Yarragon on Tuesday morning at 8:20 am. The collision occurred at a…
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Fuel Truck Collision Sparks Major Fire on Connecticut’s Gold Star Memorial Bridge, Causes Fatality and Injuries
A severe collision between a fuel delivery truck and a car led to an extensive fire on a major highway bridge in Connecticut on Friday. The inferno extended to land on one side and necessitated the temporary closure of Interstate 95 in both directions during the fire. The driver of the truck unfortunately lost his…
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Motorcyclist Injured in Bronx as NYPD Vehicle Collides, Following Second Crash Involving Delivery Truck
In the Bronx on Tuesday, a motorcyclist was injured when an NYPD vehicle collided with them, just a few blocks away from another accident involving a car and a delivery truck. The incident involving the police vehicle occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on the intersection of E. 138th Street and Brook Avenue in Mott Haven.…
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Texas Appeals Court Confirms $100M Verdict Against Werner
Werner Enterprises, a truckload carrier company, has suffered a significant setback in its appeal against a jury verdict that has accumulated over $100 million in judgment charges, resulting from a fatal 2014 accident that caused the death of a child and left family members seriously injured. Werner expressed its intentions to appeal further. Nathan Meisgeier,…
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Milk Truck Overturns, Leading to Closure of I-395 Ramps in Bangor
Austin Davis, aged 35, the driver of the milk truck, was transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for injuries sustained in the accident. As per the latest release, his current condition remains unknown. The Bangor Fire Department announced on Twitter that both the entrance and exit ramps at Exit 3 on I-395 westbound…
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Motorcyclist Struck by NYPD Vehicle in the Bronx, Close to Another Accident Involving Delivery Truck
A catastrophic accident involving a livestock truck resulted in the death of a female SUV driver on Tuesday just before noon in San Joaquin County. The accident took place on Highway 88, also known as Waterloo Road, east of Stockton. The California Highway Patrol arrived at the scene on May 16, 2023, to assess the…
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Teenager Fortune Williams, Aged 14, Loses Life in Queens Collision Involving Teen Driver, UPS Truck, and Tractor-Trailer
Once again, a tragic incident involving an unlicensed 16-year-old driver has occurred, this time claiming the life of a 14-year-old girl from Queens. This incident follows two similar occurrences earlier this year. In New Castle, Westchester County, an unlicensed 16-year-old driver collided with a school bus, injuring nine. In March, another devastating accident occurred on…
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FedEx Semi Driver Rendered Unconscious by Thrown Rock in Indiana
In a shocking incident in central Indiana, a man operating a FedEx semi-truck was knocked unconscious over the weekend when an unidentified individual threw a rock through his windshield. The impact caused the semi to collide with a median, resulting in severe injuries to the driver. The incident took place around 2:55 a.m. on Sunday…
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Fatal Incident on Interstate 580 Offramp: One Fatality Reported
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a tragic incident occurred on Sunday night near the Isabel Avenue offramp of westbound Interstate 580, resulting in the death of one individual. The CHP received multiple reports at 9:22 p.m. from drivers who had to swerve to avoid an object on the road. Upon arrival at the…