Collision

Trial Scheduled for Semi Driver in Fatal I-465 Construction Zone Collision

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Indianapolis, IN — A court in Marion County has scheduled a jury trial for Dieuson Leron, a 24-year-old semi-truck driver from Jupiter, Florida, charged in connection with a fatal crash that occurred last July in a construction zone on Interstate 465, tragically resulting in the death of a 9-year-old boy and injuring several others. During his initial court appearance on Tuesday, details emerged about the circumstances leading to the crash. According to court documents, Leron is facing charges of reckless homicide and multiple counts of criminal recklessness, reflecting the severity of the accident that transpired … Read more

Pepeekeo Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal 2022 Traffic Collision That Claimed a Life

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HILO, Hawaii — A Pepeekeo man has entered a not guilty plea in connection with a 2022 traffic collision that resulted in the death of a 63-year-old woman. The defendant, 70-year-old Calvin Shimizu, was indicted by a Hilo grand jury on charges of first-degree negligent homicide following the incident that claimed the life of Joni Okino-Shiroma of Mountain View. The crash occurred on June 18, 2022, when authorities say Shimizu’s 2002 Dodge pickup crossed the centerline on Mamalahoa Highway and collided head-on with Okino-Shiroma’s 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The accident took place on the Waiaama Stream … Read more

Long Beach Mother Wins $21.3 Million Verdict After Devastating Truck Collision Leaves Her with Lifelong Injuries

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LONG BEACH, Calif. — A Long Beach resident, Leila Miyamoto, has been awarded $21.3 million in damages from a negligence case following a severe traffic collision. In 2016, Miyamoto sustained traumatic brain injuries and chronic pain after her minivan was rear-ended by a large commercial truck while she was stopped, waiting to turn. Miyamoto, 43, was preparing to make a left turn at the intersection of Wardlow Road and Elm Avenue when her vehicle was struck by an 18-wheeler operated by driver Daniel Almazan. The impact was so significant that it not only demolished her … Read more

Fiery Collision on Highway 50 Injures Two in Early Morning Accident Near Watt Avenue

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Sacramento, CA — A severe collision involving two vehicles on Highway 50 near Watt Avenue in Sacramento resulted in injuries to two individuals early Wednesday morning. The crash, which occurred at approximately 6:43 a.m., led to both cars catching fire, prompting immediate response from emergency services. Authorities from the California Highway Patrol reported that the exact cause of the incident is currently under investigation. Initial observations suggest that one of the vehicles might have unexpectedly swerved, leading to the collision, but further details are pending as the investigation continues. Responders at the scene provided immediate … Read more