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Man Struck, Killed While Performing Roadside Property Work In Cornwall Man Struck, Killed While Performing Roadside Property Work In Cornwall
Man Struck, Killed While Performing Roadside Property Work In Cornwall A 48-year-old man died after he was struck by a vehicle while performing property maintenance along Route 32 in Orange County, police said.  The fatal crash happened in Cornwall at the intersection of Route 32 and Paradise Hill on Tuesday, June 2, at around 4:20 p.m., the Town of Cornwall Police Department announced on Wednesday, June 3.  Police said Kevin Starkey, 48, of Cornwall, was conducting property maintenance on Paradise Hill while working on the shoulder of Route 32 when he was struck by a 2025 Audi Q3 traveling northbound, police said.  Starkey was treated at the s…
Dodge Charger Driver, 30, Killed In Hewitt Crash: Prosecutor Dodge Charger Driver, 30, Killed In Hewitt Crash: Prosecutor
Dodge Charger Driver, 30, Killed In Hewitt Crash: Prosecutor A 30-year-old New York man died after a two-vehicle crash in Passaic County, NJ over the weekend, authorities said. The crash happened at approximately 5:55 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, in the area of Warwick Turnpike and Lake Shore Drive in Hewitt, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and West Milford Police Chief Shannon Sommerville said. The collision involved a Dodge Charger and a Nissan Pathfinder. The driver of the Dodge Charger, a 30-year-old man from Bardonia, NY, was flown by medical helicopter to Saint Joseph's University Medical Center, authorities said. He died fr…
Days After Career Milestone, Maryland Paramedic Fighting To Walk Again After Motorcycle Crash Days After Career Milestone, Maryland Paramedic Fighting To Walk Again After Motorcycle Crash
Days After Career Milestone, Maryland Paramedic Fighting To Walk Again After Motorcycle Crash Just days after coworkers celebrated a major career milestone, firefighter-paramedic Justin Hogue found himself fighting through physical therapy at Baltimore's Shock Trauma after a devastating motorcycle crash. The Maryland first responder was airlifted to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center by a Maryland State Police helicopter on Thursday, May 28, after a deer ran in front of his motorcycle, according to Hogue and organizers of a fundraiser launched to support his recovery. By Saturday, Hogue was posting updates from his hospital bed. "I haven't been able to walk up to this point," h…
UPMC Harrisburg Earns Highest Level Of Stroke Care Certification UPMC Harrisburg Earns Highest Level Of Stroke Care Certification
Upmc Harrisburg Earns Highest Level Of Stroke Care Certification UPMC Harrisburg has been named a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest stroke-care certification awarded by The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association. UPMC announced in a press release that the recognition centers on the hospital’s ability to handle some of central Pennsylvania’s most complex stroke cases. The designation reflects growth in advanced stroke treatment at the hospital, including round-the-clock care and onsite access to neurosurgical and vascular procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy and aneurysm clipping. “Time is of the essence when responding to a st…
Woman Stabs Victim Twice During 2 Separate Arguments In Central Nyack: Police Woman Stabs Victim Twice During 2 Separate Arguments In Central Nyack: Police
Woman Stabs Victim Twice During 2 Separate Arguments In Central Nyack: Police A 64-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly stabbing a man twice during separate arguments inside a Rockland County home, police said.  Central Nyack resident Catherine Doran, 64, was arrested on Monday, May 25, following an incident at a home on Vine Street in Central Nyack, Clarkstown Police announced on Tuesday, May 26.  Officers responded to the residence at around 11:50 p.m. on Monday, where they found an adult man sitting on a bed suffering from stab wounds to his back and upper chest, according to police. Investigators said the victim told officers he had fir…
Barnegat Man Dead AfterLBI  Memorial Day Boat Crash Barnegat Man Dead AfterLBI  Memorial Day Boat Crash
Barnegat Man Dead AfterLBI Memorial Day Boat Crash UPDATE: A 28-year-old man has died after being ejected from a boat on Memorial Day on LBI, Daily Voice has learned.  He was identified by New Jersey State Police as Gunnar Pearson, of Barnegat. The crash was first reported by The Lakewood Scoop and happened at approximately 5:45 p.m., when the boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey State Police said.  The two ejected occupants were taken to an area hospital in critical condition, authorities said. Four other people aboard the vessel were also transported to hospitals with minor injuries, according to State Poli…
Trapped Driver Rescued After Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway Ramp In Hawthorne Trapped Driver Rescued After Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway Ramp In Hawthorne
Trapped Driver Rescued After Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway Ramp In Hawthorne Firefighters used specialized techniques to rescue a trapped driver following a serious crash on a Sprain Brook Parkway ramp in Westchester County.  The crash happened over the weekend on the southbound Bradhurst Avenue entrance ramp to the Sprain Brook Parkway in Hawthorne, the Hawthorne Fire Department said on Monday, May 18. When firefighters arrived, they found the driver was trapped inside the heavily damaged vehicle.  Crews soon began rescue operations by peeling back the driver’s side door to reach them. After removing part of the side of the vehicle, firefighters found mo…
Teen Dies Days After Double Shooting At Allentown McDonald’s (UPDATE) Teen Dies Days After Double Shooting At Allentown McDonald’s (UPDATE)
Teen Dies Days After Double Shooting At Allentown McDonald’s (Update) An 18-year-old man died days after a shooting outside a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, authorities announced Monday, May 18. The Bethlehem teen was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg at 1:55 p.m. Monday, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. The teenager was identified the following day. Click here to read our full report.  The shooting happened around 9:10 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the McDonald’s located at 1321 Union Blvd., authorities said. When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately rendered lifesaving…
5-Month-Old Baby Girl Identified In Lancaster County Best Western Hotel Drowning 5-Month-Old Baby Girl Identified In Lancaster County Best Western Hotel Drowning
5-Month-Old Baby Girl Identified In Lancaster County Best Western Hotel Drowning A 5-month-old Chester County girl who died after a reported drowning at a Lancaster County hotel has been identified by the coroner’s office. A’zara Beckett, of Coatesville, was found unresponsive Monday, May 11, at the Best Western Plus Intercourse Village Inn & Suites in Leacock Township, according to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office.  Pennsylvania State Police said troopers from PSP Lancaster were dispatched to the hotel at 3610 East Newport Road around 6:04 p.m. for a reported drowning. EMS crews responded to the scene but were unable to revive the infant, police said. A’…
VIDEO: Cars Stacked, Victim Airlifted In Route 23 Crash VIDEO: Cars Stacked, Victim Airlifted In Route 23 Crash
Video: Cars Stacked, Victim Airlifted In Route 23 Crash One person was airlifted to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Route 23 in West Milford Thursday afternoon, May 7, authorities said. West Milford police were dispatched to Route 23 North and Clinton Road at approximately 12:24 p.m. for a reported motor vehicle crash, according to preliminary information released by the department. Responding officers found two vehicles that had crashed into a utility pole and traffic light. Video shared to Facebook shows cars stacked on top of one other at the crash scene. West Milford Fire Department, Atlantic EMS, and Passaic County EMS respo…
Infant Found Unresponsive After Assault In Prince Frederick, Man Arrested, Sheriff Says Infant Found Unresponsive After Assault In Prince Frederick, Man Arrested, Sheriff Says
Infant Found Unresponsive After Assault In Prince Frederick, Man Arrested, Sheriff Says A man trusted to care for an infant is facing charges after the child was assaulted and had to be rushed to the hospital, investigators in Maryland say. Branden Pernell Mackall, 35, was arrested by deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday following an investigation into a child who had gone into cardiac arrest. Shortly after 11:30 a.m. on April 29, deputies were called to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick, where there was an unresponsive child inside a home. Deputies observed injuries to the infant consistent with an apparent assault, officials said, an…
Leg Amputated, Victim Airlifted After 3-Car Crash At Chambersburg Intersection Leg Amputated, Victim Airlifted After 3-Car Crash At Chambersburg Intersection
Leg Amputated, Victim Airlifted After 3-Car Crash At Chambersburg Intersection A pedestrian suffered a traumatic amputation after a violent three-vehicle crash in Chambersburg, authorities said. The crash happened when the driver of a silver minivan failed to stop at a steady red light while traveling south on South Main Street, striking another vehicle at the intersection of East Catherine Street around 8:51 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, according to Chambersburg Police. After the initial impact, the minivan then struck a pedestrian who was attempting to enter a vehicle, police said. Firefighters responding to the scene initially were told three vehicles were involved w…
Elizabeth Murder Suspect Dies By Suicide During Attempted Lyndhurst Arrest: Prosecutor Elizabeth Murder Suspect Dies By Suicide During Attempted Lyndhurst Arrest: Prosecutor
Elizabeth Murder Suspect Dies By Suicide During Attempted Lyndhurst Arrest: Prosecutor An Elizabeth murder suspect died by suicide at his Lyndhurst home last week as authorities attempted to arrest him, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Monday, April 20. Records show Brendan R. Trivisonno, 38, had been charged with murder out of Elizabeth, with an offense date of March 10, 2025. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Thursday, April 16, the day he died by suicide after authorities showed up at his Lake Avenue home in Lyndhurst to arrest him just after 5:30 a.m., Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. NJ Advance Media previously reported that Trivisonno t…
Man, 36, Dies After Being Shot In Albany — Suspect Gets Murder Charge (UPDATE) Man, 36, Dies After Being Shot In Albany — Suspect Gets Murder Charge (UPDATE)
Man, 36, Dies After Being Shot In Albany — Suspect Gets Murder Charge (Update) This story has been updated.  A man died after being shot multiple times in Albany on Sunday evening, April 19, and a suspect now faces a murder charge. Officers responded around 7:10 p.m. on Sunday to reports of gunfire near Myrtle Avenue and Grand Street, according to the Albany Police Department.  When they arrived, officers found a 36-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was treated at the scene by Albany Fire Department personnel and EMS before being rushed to Albany Medical Center Hospital with life-threatening injuries.  The victim has since died, …
Dianna Russini Rescues Driver, Dog From Jeep Crash In Wyckoff: Report Dianna Russini Rescues Driver, Dog From Jeep Crash In Wyckoff: Report
Dianna Russini Rescues Driver, Dog From Jeep Crash In Wyckoff: Report Dianna Russini is being credited with freeing the driver of an overturned Jeep in a crash that happened right in front of her earlier this week in Wyckoff, Page Six reports. The alleged rescue happened one day after Russini, who appears to live in town with husband Kevin Goldschmidt and their children, resigned as one of the top NFL reporters for The Athletic, after photos that appear to show her getting cozy with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel began circulating. A Page Six "spy" reported seeing a tall man lift Russini on top of the Jeef to open its door after a crash with a bright …
Person Critical After Struck By PATH Train In Newark Person Critical After Struck By PATH Train In Newark
Person Critical After Struck By PATH Train In Newark A person was critically injured after they were struck by a PATH train in Newark Wednesday morning, April 15, authorities said. At 6 a.m., Port Authority Police and EMS responded after the person was struck by a train in Newark on the Newark–World Trade Center line, the Port Authority said in a statement. The individual was safely removed from the area and transported to the hospital in critical condition, authorities said. Service was suspended around 7:30am from NWK-JSQ with NJ Transit cross-honoring customers. Service was fully restored by 8 am, and cross-honoring ended at 9am.
Line-Of-Duty Death Of Firefighter-EMT Kevin Brehm, 60, Mourned Across PA/MD State Lines Line-Of-Duty Death Of Firefighter-EMT Kevin Brehm, 60, Mourned Across PA/MD State Lines
Line-Of-Duty Death Of Firefighter-emt Kevin Brehm, 60, Mourned Across PA/MD State Lines A firefighter-EMT died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty, leaving the emergency services community across in counties in both Maryland and Pennsylvania in mourning. Kevin Brehm, 60, was working as an EMT with Dover Area Ambulance when he suffered a medical event at the station on Friday, according to the agency. “Brehm's co-workers immediately realized the urgency of his condition and provided him with medical care, which included placing him in an ambulance,” the agency said. “Paramedics from UPMC LifeTeam also participated in caring for Brehm and transporting him to York H…
Pedestrian Dies After Med'Evac Following Rear-End Crash In York County: Police Pedestrian Dies After Med'Evac Following Rear-End Crash In York County: Police
Pedestrian Dies After Med'Evac Following Rear-End Crash In York County: Police A deadly crash involving two vehicles and a pedestrian is under investigation in York County, police announced on Wednesday, April 8. The incident happened at the intersection of State Route 177 and Bull Road/Traver Drive in Fairview Township around 4:19 p.m., according to Fairview Township Police. Officers arrived to find a crash involving two vehicles and a pedestrian along the southbound lanes of Route 177, police said. Investigators determined one vehicle rear-ended a second vehicle before striking a pedestrian who was standing on the shoulder of the road. The vehicles had been traveli…
Son Stabs Dad In Neck, Leaves Him To Die On Porch In Philly On Easter: Police Son Stabs Dad In Neck, Leaves Him To Die On Porch In Philly On Easter: Police
Son Stabs Dad In Neck, Leaves Him To Die On Porch In Philly On Easter: Police A violent domestic dispute turned deadly on a Philadelphia porch just before Easter, police announced on Sunday, April 5. A 61-year-old man was found suffering from stab wounds to the neck outside a home on the 600 block of West Wingohocking Street in Philadelphia at approximately 11:34 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, according to police. Officers responding to a report of a person with a weapon discovered the victim lying on the porch, authorities said. A medic unit transported him to Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:11 a.m. on Sunday, April 5. The …
Man Rescued From Reservoir Rushed To Hospital After Falling From Carroll County Bridge (PHOTOS) Man Rescued From Reservoir Rushed To Hospital After Falling From Carroll County Bridge (PHOTOS)
Man Rescued From Reservoir Rushed To Hospital After Falling From Carroll County Bridge (Photos) A dramatic water rescue shut down a busy roadway in Maryland after a person went over the side of a bridge and into a reservoir below. The call came in around 11:41 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, at Liberty Reservoir, where witnesses reported someone going over the Route 32 bridge. First responders arriving on the scene spotted the victim floating on the water below. Equipment staging on the Rt. 32 bridge over the reservoir. Gamber Volunteer Fire District Firefighters, EMS crews, and law enforcement quickly shut down the bridge as rescue teams moved into position above and below. Rescu…
Two Children Struck By Vehicle At Oxford Intersection, Hospitalized: Police Two Children Struck By Vehicle At Oxford Intersection, Hospitalized: Police
Two Children Struck By Vehicle At Oxford Intersection, Hospitalized: Police Two children were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Pennsylvania, authorities announced. The crash happened at the intersection of South 5th Street and Market Street in Oxford, Chester County, on Wednesday, March 25, at 3:41 p.m., according to Oxford Police. Officers responded with Station 21 Fire Company, Oxford Ambulance, and Medic 94 to the scene for a report of an auto accident involving two minors, police said. Both victims were hit by a vehicle and taken by EMS to a local hospital for treatment, according to the release. Their conditions have not been disclosed. Pennsy…
Woman Critically Injured In Head-On Crash At Middletown Intersection Woman Critically Injured In Head-On Crash At Middletown Intersection
Woman Critically Injured In Head-On Crash At Middletown Intersection A woman is fighting for her life after a violent head-on crash at a busy Connecticut intersection, police said. Police said a Honda CR-V and a Dodge Dakota collided on Monday afternoon, March 23, at the South Main Street and Highland Avenue intersection in Middletown.  A female passenger in the Dodge suffered severe head and neck injuries. She needed lifesaving treatment at the scene. Police said she remains in critical condition at a nearby hospital. Both drivers had minor injuries, according to police. Investigators said the Dodge was heading south on South Main Street. T…
1 Dead After Fast-Moving House Fire Rips Through Chester Home 1 Dead After Fast-Moving House Fire Rips Through Chester Home
1 Dead After Fast-Moving House Fire Rips Through Chester Home An intense house fire in Orange County left one person dead after flames tore through a home.  The fire broke out at around 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, on Tulip Lane in Chester, according to the Town of Chester Police Department.  When officers arrived, they found the fire already burning through the roof and learned that one person inside was still unaccounted for. A resident had managed to escape the home with her four young children before firefighters arrived.  First responders quickly entered the burning house and found the missing victim, who was removed from the r…
Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In Beacon Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In Beacon
Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In Beacon A quick-thinking passerby helped rescue a victim from a burning home in Dutchess County, where a fast-moving fire prompted a multi-agency emergency response Tuesday afternoon, March 17. Fire crews were dispatched at around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday to a reported house fire in Beacon, with initial reports indicating a person may have jumped from a second-story window, according to the Beacon Fire Department.  Crews arrived within minutes and confirmed that there was a fire, prompting a second alarm that brought in more help and mutual aid from surrounding departments.  Firefighters wer…
Man Assaulted In Nyack Library, Police Investigating Man Assaulted In Nyack Library, Police Investigating
Man Assaulted In Nyack Library, Police Investigating Police are investigating an assault that left a man injured inside the Nyack Library Friday evening, March 13. Orangetown Police responded to the library in Nyack at approximately 4:50 p.m. after receiving a report of an assault inside the building, according to Lt. Nicholas Whalen. When officers arrived, they located a male victim who had sustained injuries to the head, police said. Emergency medical personnel treated the victim at the scene, authorities said. The incident is currently under investigation by the Orangetown Police Department Detective Bureau, according to Whalen. …
USR PD: Route 17 Drunk Driver Overturns Truck, Knocks Down 2 Utility Poles In Weekend Wreck USR PD: Route 17 Drunk Driver Overturns Truck, Knocks Down 2 Utility Poles In Weekend Wreck
USR PD: Route 17 Drunk Driver Overturns Truck, Knocks Down 2 Utility Poles In Weekend Wreck A New York man was arrested after police say he drunkenly overturned his truck, downing two telephone poles over the weekend on Route 17. The crash happened on Route 17 north near Mountainview Road at approximately 5:54 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, Upper Saddle River Detective Sgt. Michael Spina said. Officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash involving “two downed telephone poles and extensive property damage,” police said. An investigation revealed that a Florida-registered Ford Maverick left the roadway, struck a snow mound and curb, and overturned in a grassy area, sustaini…
'No Charges' After Fight Leads To Fatal Shooting Inside Allentown Business: Police 'No Charges' After Fight Leads To Fatal Shooting Inside Allentown Business: Police
'No Charges' After Fight Leads To Fatal Shooting Inside Allentown Business: Police No criminal charges will be filed in the fatal shooting of David Gibbs inside Big Woody’s in Allentown, the Lehigh County District Attorney announced on Friday, Feb. 27. Gibbs, 34, was shot during a fight that broke out inside the Hanover Avenue bar on Dec. 19, 2025. The coroner ruled his death a homicide caused by a gunshot wound to the torso. District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan said his office reviewed bar surveillance video, witness statements, investigative reports, physical evidence, medical findings, and Pennsylvania law before reaching the decision. According to the district attorney…
Man Killed In Route 70 Multi-Car Crash: Manchester Twp PD Man Killed In Route 70 Multi-Car Crash: Manchester Twp PD
Man Killed In Route 70 Multi-Car Crash: Manchester Twp PD A 65-year-old Manchester man was killed in a crash on Route 70 Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 25, authorities said. At 3:26 p.m. officers responded to Route 70 and Beckerville Road after a 2014 Lincoln MKX crashed into the back of a  2019 Honda Passport that had slowed down to make a right turn, Manchester police said.  Following the crash, the Lincoln crossed over the centerline and collided with a 2016 Nissan Rouge head-on, police said. Another car was found with damage to the front bumper and undercarriage but was not involved in the initial crash, police said. The driver of the Li…
Fatal Police Shooting Under Investigation After Man Pulls Handgun In Baltimore Store: AG Fatal Police Shooting Under Investigation After Man Pulls Handgun In Baltimore Store: AG
Fatal Police Shooting Under Investigation After Man Pulls Handgun In Baltimore Store: AG A routine evening inside a Maryland store turned deadly when a man ran from officers and pulled a handgun within feet of one of them. Seconds later, shots rang out. Two Baltimore Police officers fired their weapons around 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, inside a business in the 3600 block of Belair Road in Baltimore, striking the man. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division has now taken over the case, as required by state law in all police-involved fatalities. Investigators say the officers were alrea…
Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Blaze In Shawangunk, Man Escapes: Now Under Investigation Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Blaze In Shawangunk, Man Escapes: Now Under Investigation
Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Blaze In Shawangunk, Man Escapes: Now Under Investigation A 67-year-old woman died following a house fire in Ulster County that is now under investigation, authorities said.  The blaze happened on Monday morning, Feb. 23, when Ulster County 911 received a call around 9:45 a.m. from a home on Plains Road (Route 21) in Wallkill, in the Town of Shawangunk, reporting a fire inside the home, the Ulster County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday evening.  The woman who called 911 told dispatchers she was trapped inside. A second occupant, a 70-year-old man, was able to escape the residence before first responders arrived.  When pol…
Camp Hill Inmate Charged For Assaults On Guards While Serving Sentence For Murder Found Dead Camp Hill Inmate Charged For Assaults On Guards While Serving Sentence For Murder Found Dead
Camp Hill Inmate Charged For Assaults On Guards While Serving Sentence For Murder Found Dead An inmate serving a life sentence was found unresponsive in his cell at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, prison officials announced on Monday, Jan. 26. James Campbell, 46, was found unresponsive on Sunday, Jan. 25, and prison staff immediately began life-saving measures, Superintendent Lindsy Kendall said in the release. Facility medical personnel responded, and Lower Allen EMS continued advanced life support efforts, officials said. Campbell was pronounced dead at 1:32 p.m., according to the release. Campbell was serving a life sentence for murder out of Delaware County i…