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Tanker Truck Crash in Illinois Kills Five, Possible Cause Revealed by Federal Transportation Official

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A fatal tanker truck crash in central Illinois that claimed five lives was believed to have been caused by another vehicle attempting to pass the chemical-laden truck, a federal transportation official said Sunday. The tanker truck was transporting caustic anhydrous ammonia when it jackknifed on Friday night, hitting a utility trailer parked just off the highway, according to Tom Chapman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. The collision punctured …

Man Charged with Felonies in Connection with Deaths of FHP Trooper and Truck Driver in St. Lucie County

Fort Pierce, Florida – The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s office has arrested Michael Anthony Addison of Lauderdale by The Sea and charged him with multiple felonies in connection with the deaths of FHP Trooper Zachary Fink and the driver of a semi-truck. The tragic incident occurred when Addison attempted to flee from multiple law enforcement agencies trying to conduct a lawful traffic stop. St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson expressed his disappointment, stating, “All law …

Tanker Truck Crash in Central Illinois Claims Five Lives Due to Chemical Leak Rapidly Causing Evacuations and Hospitalizations

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A tragic tanker truck crash in central Illinois has left five people dead and additional serious injuries. The crash occurred Friday night on U.S. 40 in Teutoplis, Illinois, a small community approximately 110 miles northeast of St. Louis. The tanker, carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia, jackknifed and hit a utility trailer parked just off the highway. It is believed that the crash may have been triggered when another vehicle attempted to pass …

Fiery Crash: Truck Plows Through Gas Pump Footage Goes Viral

La Plata, New Mexico – A dramatic and terrifying incident was caught on video as a pickup truck crashed through a gas station pump, just feet away from a driver filling up his car. The dash cam footage captured the moment when the out-of-control pickup truck barreled through the gas station, running over a gas pump and causing a fiery explosion. The driver, who was on a cross-country road trip from Seattle to Mississippi, captured …

Broward County Man Charged in FHP Trooper and Truck Driver Deaths Arrested Multiple Times

FORT PIERCE, Fla. – A Broward County man has been arrested in connection with the tragic deaths of a state trooper and a truck driver after leading authorities on a high-speed chase on Interstate 95. Michael Addison, 30, has a history of arrests in Broward County and was wanted on warrants for aggravated battery and weapons charges. The pursuit led to the fatal crash that claimed the lives of 26-year-old Trooper James Zachary Fink and …

Deadly Inferno Erupts in Kenya After Gas Truck Explosion: Multiple Fatalities and Hundreds Injured

NAIROBI, Kenya – A truck carrying gas exploded in the Kenyan capital on Monday, leading to a massive fire that killed several people and injured hundreds. The explosion occurred in the suburb of Kibera, sending a huge fireball into the sky and causing chaos and destruction in the surrounding area. Eyewitnesses reported seeing bodies scattered on the ground and people running in panic as the fire spread rapidly. The explosion and resulting fire also destroyed …

Convicted Truck Driver May Be Linked to Additional Unsolved Cases, Maryland State Police Seek Leads

FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. – Maryland State Police are seeking leads on homicide cases that could be linked to a convicted murderer and former truck driver who has since passed away. In September 2022, 64-year-old Garry Artman of White Springs, Florida was charged with the murder of Dusty Shuck, a 24-year-old woman whose body was discovered near a rest stop in Frederick County in 2006. He was facing charges of first- and second-degree murder as well …

Fatal Tanker Truck Crash in Central Illinois Linked to Another Vehicle’s Attempt to Pass, Federal Transportation Official Says

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A fatal tanker truck crash in central Illinois that claimed the lives of five people is believed to have been caused by another vehicle attempting to pass the chemical-laden truck, a federal transportation official revealed on Sunday. The tragic accident occurred on Friday when the tanker truck, loaded with caustic anhydrous ammonia, jackknifed and collided with a utility trailer parked off the highway in Teutoplis, a small community approximately 110 miles …

Deadly Truck Rollover in Southern Illinois Prompts Massive Multi-Agency Response to Ammonia Leak

TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. – A truck rollover on U.S. 40 resulted in a dangerous ammonia leak, prompting a coordinated response from state, federal, and local agencies in Southern Illinois. The Illinois EPA has provided new details about the evacuation and accident, as representatives from agencies such as the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, Illinois State Police, and Illinois Department of Transportation work alongside local police and fire departments. According to the Illinois …

Police Department Seeking Information on Green Pickup Truck Suspected of Animal Cruelty Incidence

SONORA, California – The Sonora Police Department is seeking information about a suspected animal cruelty incident that took place in the downtown area on New Year’s Eve. The incident involved a green 1967 or 1968 Ford F-100 pickup truck. According to the police, the incident was reported at 4:53 p.m. Sunday when two men were seen arguing near South Washington Street and Stockton Road. Witnesses stated that the argument stemmed from a green pickup truck …