Thousands without power in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Power outages are affecting thousands of customers across North Carolina on Thursday morning, according to the latest data from PowerOutage.us.As of the most recent update, approximately 2,086 homes and businesses are without electricity statewide, representing about 0.04% of the more than 5.8 million customers tracked. While the overall percentage remains relatively low, outages were scattered across...
Thousands without power in Ohio
OHIO — More than 3,000 customers across Ohio are without power Thursday morning, according to data from PowerOutage.us.As of the latest update, about 3,224 homes and businesses are affected statewide, representing a small percentage of the more than 5.3 million customers tracked. Despite the relatively low percentage, outages were scattered across multiple counties and utility service areas.Franklin County reported...
One person injured after stolen vehicle chase ends in crash in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A driver was seriously injured after a stolen vehicle crashed and caught fire following a police chase late Wednesday night, authorities said.According to police, officers first spotted the vehicle within town limits displaying dealer tags but no license plate. Investigators believe the car had been stolen from a dealership in the Garner area.When officers attempted a...
Part of I-85 in North Carolina shut down following vehicle crash
NORTH CAROLINA — A crash on Interstate 85 northbound caused lane closures and traffic delays Thursday morning near the Interstate 485 interchange, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.Officials said the crash occurred near Exit 30, where the two right lanes of I-85 North were closed. The incident was reported around 8:09 a.m., and the closures were expected...
Three people arrested in multi-state vehicle theft ring tied to Florida chop shop
FLORIDA — Three men have been arrested in connection with a multi-state vehicle theft ring that operated out of a chop shop in Hillsborough County, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.Investigators say the suspects targeted high-end vehicles from dealerships, auctions and recent buyers across Florida and other states between December and March. Authorities estimate the stolen vehicles were...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — An 80-year-old city resident died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night, according to the Bethlehem Police Department.Officers were called to the intersection of Linden Street and Butztown Road around 8:15 p.m. for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian.When police arrived, they found the man lying in the roadway in the southbound lane of...
Pickup driver dead following vehicle crash in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A pickup truck driver died following a crash Thursday morning on Dixie Highway, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department.Officers responded to the collision around 7:40 a.m. at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Trent Avenue.Investigators said a Ford pickup truck struck the rear of a utility bucket truck while both vehicles were traveling southbound and stopped...
Two people dead following motorcycle crash on I-40 in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Two people were killed in a motorcycle crash early Thursday morning on Interstate 40 in West Knoxville, according to the Knoxville Police Department.Officers responded to the scene near Walker Springs Road just before 1:30 a.m. on March 19. When they arrived, police found a man and a woman who had been thrown from a motorcycle. Both victims...
Two people dead following head-on vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — Two men were killed in a head-on crash late Wednesday night in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred around 11:40 p.m. on State Road 60 near Mae Bass Road.Investigators determined that a 2014 Honda CR-V was traveling eastbound when the driver attempted to pass other vehicles. The SUV entered the westbound...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A man is dead following a crash in the Pleasure Ridge Park area Thursday morning, according to Louisville Metro Police Department.Police said officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision around 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Trent Avenue.An initial investigation found that a Ford pickup truck rear-ended a utility bucket truck that...
