Multiple people injured after vehicle strikes tree on I-65 in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Multiple people were injured Saturday after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 South in Warren County, according to authorities.The Alvaton Fire Department said in a social media post that crews responded to a crash near the 18-mile marker of I-65 South. Officials said a vehicle struck a tree, resulting in injuries to multiple occupants.Fire officials said patient care was...
One person injured after being struck by semi-truck in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A pedestrian was injured Saturday after being struck by an 18-wheeler in Richland, authorities said.According to Richland Police Department Public Information Officer Allison McDonald, the crash occurred when an 18-wheeler traveling southbound on Highway 49 hit a pedestrian. The incident happened Saturday, though the exact time was not released.The pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was transported to University...
One person dead following vehicle crash in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — One person was killed and another injured following a single-vehicle crash in Rutherford County, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.Highway Patrol said troopers responded to the crash on Friday, Jan. 9, on Piney Mountain Church Road. Investigators said the vehicle was driven by Paul Robinson and was also occupied by his sons.According to authorities, the vehicle...
Three people struck by vehicle in Pennsylvania, investigation underway
PENNSYLVANIA — Three pedestrians were struck by a vehicle Saturday evening in Lancaster City, authorities confirmed.A Lancaster County dispatcher said the incident occurred around 5:10 p.m. at the intersection of East Chestnut Street and North Franklin Street. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after the report was received.At this time, it is unclear whether any of the...
Florida school bus aide arrested for striking student
FLORIDA — A Hillsborough County school bus aide was arrested Friday after being accused of striking a 9-year-old child, according to authorities.The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded at about 3:10 p.m. to Cypress Creek Elementary School after the child’s mother reported concerns that her son may have been hit on a school bus. Deputies said the child is nonverbal and autistic.Following...
Body discovered in South Carolina, investigation underway
SOUTH CAROLINA — Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered Saturday afternoon in the Chesnee area of Spartanburg County.According to the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office, the coroner was called to the scene on Ezell Road after a body was reported found. At approximately 1:20 p.m., the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area after a hunter discovered what appeared to...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A man died Friday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash in Patrick County, according to the Virginia State Police.State police said the crash occurred at approximately 2:21 p.m. on South Main Street in Patrick County. Investigators determined that a Ford F-150 was traveling north when the driver suffered a medical emergency. As a result, the vehicle ran off the right...
One person arrested following false swatting call in Ohio
OHIO — A 33-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with a false police “swatting” report in Elyria, according to authorities.In a press release, the Elyria Police Department said Jeremy Oster was stopped by Lorain Police Department officers while driving on Leavitt Road. At the scene, Oster admitted to police that he made the swatting call in an effort to assist a friend.Police...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A woman was killed in a car crash Saturday in Springfield, prompting road closures as police investigate.According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the crash occurred near the intersection of Fairfax County Parkway and Hutsman Boulevard. Officers shut down roads in the area after responding to the scene.Police said the driver, a woman, was pronounced dead at the...
Major power outage reported in Indiana
INDIANA — A major power outage left portions of Mishawaka without electricity Saturday morning, according to authorities.The outage was reported around 10 a.m., according to the Mishawaka Police Department. Mishawaka Utilities said the outage is affecting the downtown area and southwestern portions of the city.Officials said the impacted area extends south of the river from Ironwood Drive on the west to Merrifield...
