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Police investigating how and why Jason Leffler crashed
The Philadelphia InquirerPolice are investigating how NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died Wednesday night at the Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, N.J., including whether a mechanical failure contributed to the fatal crash. New Jersey state police said Leffler, 37, of Long Beach,...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Auto Racing, Kurt Busch, Stock Car Racing, Open-Wheel Racing
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Lifesaving heroes lauded at sheriff's awards ceremony
Sheriff's Deputy Frank Biro and Sgt. Adam Rubin were off duty when they responded to an accident site and found a truck ablaze, the driver barely breathing and a woman trapped inside. The men sprang into action, not hesitating to respond. Both...
Tags: Israel, Ceremonies, Lauderhill, Awards and Prizes, Pembroke Pines
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One hurt in morning accident on I-88
One person suffered minor injuries in an accident that disrupted traffic on Interstate 88 near Farnsworth Avenue in west suburban Aurora this morning, police said. The accident happened about 6:20 a.m., according to Illinois State Police Master Sgt....
Tags: Aurora, Motorvehicle Accidents
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Three killed in Pico Rivera crash were heading home from a party
A violent crash in Pico Rivera that killed three people Thursday night, including two children, appears to have been caused by a driver speeding and steering into oncoming traffic, authorities said. A preliminary investigation shows the northbound...Tags: Motorvehicle Accidents, Accidental Death, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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NASCAR driver Jason Leffler killed in New Jersey crash
ReutersBy Dave Warner PHILADELPHIA, June 13 (Reuters) - NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died from injuries suffered when his car slammed into the wall of a dirt raceway in New Jersey, state police said. The crash occurred during a race at the Bridgeport Speedway...Tags: Jason Leffler, Twitter, Inc., Auto Racing, Motorvehicle Accidents, Stock Car Racing
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British singer George Michael writing new album
ReutersBy Constance Watson LONDON, June 13 (Reuters) - British singer George Michael is writing a new album while he recovers from head injuries sustained during a car accident last month, his spokeswoman said on Thursday. The 49-year-old former Wham! frontman...Tags: George Michael, Pneumonia, Motorvehicle Accidents
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Man Shot By Police In Cromwell Upgraded To Good Condition, Charged With Larceny
The Hartford CourantA man drove a stolen truck into greenhouses at a local business, led an officer on a chase and crashed into an office building before being shot by the officer early Wednesday, police said. Joshua Beaston, 21, of Vicki Lane in Cromwell was listed in good...Tags: Health Treatments, Physical Therapy, Disasters and Accidents, Hartford Hospital, Health and Medical Professionals
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Clean-up proceeds after truck accident
ALANSON — Cleanup continued today, Thursday, following the late Tuesday two-vehicle accident that led to approximately 12,000 to 13,000 pounds of used cooking oil being spilled near the intersection of U.S. 31 and East Street. According to Audrie...
Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Disasters and Accidents, Environmental Politics, U.S. Coast Guard, Environmental Issues
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Man Wanted For Questioning In Fatal Hit-And-Run
The Hartford CourantA 28-year-old man is wanted for questioning by police in a hit-and-run Monday night that claimed the life of a 59-year-old man, police said. Nathan A. Carcieri's last known address was on Glebas Road in Plainfield. The hit-and-run took place around 11:...Tags: Dwayne Johnson, Motorvehicle Accidents
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New details emerge in probe of Rosedale train derailment
The National Transportation Safety Board released new details Wednesday on its investigation into last month's train derailment and explosion in Rosedale, finding that more chemicals were released in the crash than originally reported. NTSB...
Tags: Emergency Incidents, Disasters and Accidents, Transportation Industry, Railway Accidents, Broken Bones
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4-year-old boy dies of injuries from bizarre freeway crash
A 4-year-old boy has died of injuries he suffered in a bizarre traffic incident in San Diego in which his father is now charged with allegedly abandoning the child before police arrived. Valentino Fabiani died of the head and brain injuries that he...
Tags: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Prosecution, Motorvehicle Accidents, Accidental Death, Highway Transportation
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NASCAR driver Jason Leffler dead after accident at New Jersey speedway
BRIDGEPORT, N.J. (AP) — NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway. The 37-year-old Leffler, a two-time winner on the Nationwide Series, was pronounced dead shortly after 9 p.m.,...
Tags: Jason Leffler, Auto Racing, Motorvehicle Accidents, Stock Car Racing, NASCAR
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