A 39-year-old driver died in a crash with a cement truck near Appin, Sydney, while police vehicles with lights and sirens were approaching from behind; investigation underway.
Grant Andrew Crawford, 55, pleaded guilty in Tasmania to dangerous driving causing the death of Retnakumar Kuppusami and grievous bodily harm to Suresh Rajakumar. A judge described his 43-page criminal record, including over 18 years of driving bans, as among the worst she has seen. Sentencing is set for August 20.
Jordan Kenyon, 30, high on GHB and on parole, caused a fatal crash in Stonehaven, Geelong, killing 12-year-old Mia Rossiter and seriously injuring her family. A Victorian judge likened his actions to "Russian roulette," noting Kenyon's extensive dangerous driving record. Kenyon pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.
Neil John Lewis pleaded guilty to fraud for falsifying an MOT certificate for a car involved in a fatal crash in Cardiff in March 2023, which killed Eve Smith, Darcy Ross, and Rafel Jeanne. Families confronted Lewis outside court, demanding accountability.
The family of Martha Avila, 76, who died after a Tesla operating with an "automated driving assistance system" crashed into her Katy, Texas home, is suing Tesla for design defects and the driver, Michael Butler, for negligence. The family seeks over $1 million in damages.
A Florida family is demanding justice after prosecutors declined to file charges against an Orlando police officer involved in a crash that killed 92-year-old Milagros Ortiz. The family disputes the State Attorney's findings, citing witness reports and the officer's vehicle history.
Portland, Oregon, has issued 69,000 tickets to drivers in the last seven months through its network of traffic safety cameras. The city aims to improve safety on its deadliest streets, with officials reporting significant drops in speeding since the program began in 2016.
The director of a transport company and a bus driver have been detained in Yekaterinburg following a road accident that resulted in four fatalities. The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation is handling the case.
A six-year-old girl, Sanfa Fatima, survived a fatal car crash in Kerala, India, that killed her father, Shafid Ebrahim (40), mother, Shahina Shafid (32), and aunt, Jahana Sherin (26), after she switched vehicles during a stop minutes before the accident.
A 19-year-old driver was arrested following a fatal highway collision in Johor, Malaysia. The crash killed the suspect's brother and injured several others, including children. The incident has reignited public anger over reckless driving and enforcement issues.
A bus driver, Jing Sheng Dong, 48, has been indicted on additional charges, including three counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving, following a fatal chain-reaction crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia. The incident killed five people and injured dozens more.
A Turkish teen driver, Timur Cihantimur, who allegedly fled the country after a fatal crash, will face trial in Turkey on July 8. He is accused of causing a crash that killed one person and injured others while driving without a license.
A 16-year-old is under investigation for road homicide after a fatal crash in Orta Nova, Foggia. The car, driven by the teen, hit a guardrail and ended up in a ditch, killing 17-year-old Andrea Procaccino. All passengers had consumed alcohol, and two tested positive for cannabinoids.
A 48-year-old driver, suspected of being under the influence of drugs, crashed his small truck into a hot pot restaurant in Changhua City, killing a father and daughter and seriously injuring the mother. The driver tested positive for amphetamines and morphine. Less than 12 hours later, another suspected drug-impaired driver caused a separate accident in Changhua, and a similar incident occurred in New Taipei City.
An 87-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a taxi in Hong Kong. The 65-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death. This is the second fatal crash involving an elderly taxi driver in the region within a week.
A man, believed to be between 60 and 70, died after being struck and trapped under a taxi in Tung Chung, Hong Kong. The taxi driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death.
Two tourists from Hong Kong died and two others were injured in a single-vehicle crash near Rakaia, New Zealand on Friday, May 15. The Chinese consulate in Christchurch confirmed the incident and is providing consular assistance.
Recent consumer alert on ebike safety laws says some vehicles should be classified as mopeds or motorcyclesAmazon said it plans to stop selling certain high-speed electric bicycles in California after a string of high-profile incidents and a consumer alert that the state attorney general issued last month.In April an 81-year-old man in Orange county died after a teenager illegally riding an e-motorcycle struck him. The teen’s mother, Tommi Jo Mejer, has since been charged with involuntary manslaughter in Ed Ashman’s death as officials say she was warned it was illegal for her son to operate the vehicle. Continue reading...
