Man Asleep In Car In Travel Lane In Spring Valley, Wakes Up, Crashes Into Cars: Police
Aman who was allegedly asleep behind the wheel of his car on a roadway in the Hudson Valley woke up when police arrived, crashed into numerous vehicles, and attempted to flee, injuring several people.
The incident occurred in Rockland County in Spring Valley at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
According to Spring Valley Police Det. Matt Galli, an officer en route to another call for service, found Westchester County resident Nelson Torres, age 54, of Yonkers, asleep at the wheel on Route 59.
Galli said the officer positioned his patrol car in front of the other vehicle to protect th…
Bucks County Man, 21, Killed By Falling Tree Branch: Coroner
A 21-year-old Bucks County man died nine days after being struck by a falling tree branch when he was removing a tree, authorities said.
Jesse Owens of East Rockhill Township was pronounced dead on Sunday, Aug. 11 at about 3 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.
The cause of death is complications of blunt force trauma to the head, the coroner said.
The accident occurred on Friday, Aug. 2, at about 1 p.m. in the 80 Block of Ridge Run Road, East Rockhill Township, the coroner said.
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Person 'Clinging To Rock' In Potomac River Rescued In Montgomery County
Multiple agencies worked together on Wednesday morning to rescue a person who found themselves in a perilous position in the Potomac River.
Early on Aug. 7, US Park Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel teamed up to make a water rescue after a swimmer got stuck.
According to officials, boats, helicopters, and land crews were all involved in the rescue near the C&O Canal Lock 8 and Wades Island.
Water Rescue Potomac River IAO @COcanalNPS near Lock 8 , person in water @mcfrs SW710, SW710B, SW730B, SW730, E752, UTV711, USPark helicopter, BC702, FXS444, PE444 responding…
Crash With Serious Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County (Update)
A crash with serious injuries closed all lanes of Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said.
The crash occurred at about 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 on the southbound ramp to Exit 26S in Bellmawr, according to NJDOT.
Based on a preliminary investigation, a Honda was traveling southbound on I-295. In the area of milepost 27.3, the Honda ran off the roadway, impacted the concrete barrier, and overturned, New Jersey State Police said.
During the collision, the driver, Leonard Johanesen, 36, of Gloucester City, was ejected and sustained serious injuries, State Police said.
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