PA Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police PA Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police PA Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police
PA Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police A 26-year-old teacher was killed when an Audi struck her as she crossed a city street while trying to catch a bus early Wednesday, Sept. 30, authorities announced the following day. Zoe Schemm, of the 1200 block of North Fifth Street, was crossing Lombard Street northbound at 19th Street around 6:42 a.m. when she was struck by a white 2023 Audi A4 traveling west, according to Philadelphia police. Schemm became trapped beneath the vehicle and suffered severe injuries. Philadelphia Fire Department medics pronounced her dead at the scene, police said. Schemm was teaching in Philadelphia at th…
Two Hit-Run Drivers Strike, Kill Same Laurel Man Before Both Fleeing In PG County: Police Two Hit-Run Drivers Strike, Kill Same Laurel Man Before Both Fleeing In PG County: Police Two Hit-Run Drivers Strike, Kill Same Laurel Man Before Both Fleeing In PG County: Police
Two Hit-Run Drivers Strike, Kill Same Laurel Man Before Both Fleeing In PG County: Police A 52-year-old man who was struck and killed by two separate hit-and-run drivers in Maryland has been identified by police. Laurel resident Ernesto Chocoj Caal was walking early on Sunday morning when he was struck by two drivers who took off after hitting him, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called around 4:15 a.m. on Sept. 27 to the area of Laurel Bowie Road and Briarwood Drive, where they found Caal in the roadway suffering from traumatic injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Detectives believe Caal was struck by two …
No Charges For Off-Duty Sergeant Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Monticello: AG No Charges For Off-Duty Sergeant Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Monticello: AG No Charges For Off-Duty Sergeant Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Monticello: AG
No Charges For Off-Duty Sergeant Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Monticello: AG An off-duty police sergeant will not face criminal charges after striking a 72-year-old pedestrian who later died in Sullivan County, though a state investigation raised concerns about how local authorities handled the crash.  The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation announced on Monday, Sept. 28, that prosecutors could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Village of Monticello Police Sgt. George Mendez committed a crime in the death of Steven Christy. The crash happened at around 6 p.m. on Nov. 25, 2025, on Pleasant Street (Route 42) near High Street in Mont…
Speeding, DUI Elizabeth Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Longtime FedEx Worker: Officials Speeding, DUI Elizabeth Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Longtime FedEx Worker: Officials Speeding, DUI Elizabeth Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Longtime FedEx Worker: Officials
Speeding, DUI Elizabeth Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Longtime FedEx Worker: Officials An Elizabeth man was drunk and speeding when he struck and killed a 64-year-old woman earlier this year, authorities said. Adrian Campossevilla, 28, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 23, and charged with second-degree vehicular homicide and third-degree strict liability vehicular homicide in the death of Donna Bass, of Elizabeth, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel said. Elizabeth police responded to North Broad Street near the 500 block of Newark Avenue around 11:28 p.m. Saturday, May 16, on reports of a crash involving a pedestrian, authorities said. Bass was taken to a nearby hosp…
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck Crossing Elizabeth Street Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck Crossing Elizabeth Street Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck Crossing Elizabeth Street
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck Crossing Elizabeth Street A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Elizabeth Thursday, Sept. 17, city officials said. The driver was heading south on Spring Street with a green light at Bond Street when the pedestrian began crossing Spring Street eastbound from Bond Street and was struck, city spokeswoman Ruby Contreras said. The crash initially appeared to be a hit-and-run, but the driver pulled over at Spring Street and East Grand Street and approached police, Contreras said. The pedestrian was taken to Trinitas Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, according to Contreras.
Six Kids Hurt After Vehicle Leaves Road, Strikes Group Near Dundalk High School (DEVELOPING) Six Kids Hurt After Vehicle Leaves Road, Strikes Group Near Dundalk High School (DEVELOPING) Six Kids Hurt After Vehicle Leaves Road, Strikes Group Near Dundalk High School (DEVELOPING)
Six Kids Hurt After Vehicle Leaves Road, Strikes Group Near Dundalk High School (Developing) A group of kids wound up in the hospital after a vehicle veered off a Maryland roadway near a high school. At least six juveniles were struck near Dundalk High School in Baltimore County at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, according to Baltimore County Police. Investigators say the vehicle reportedly left the roadway in the area of Delvale and Holabird avenues before striking the pedestrians. All six were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The crash prompted a response from the department's Crash Team and caused delays in the area during t…
Silver Spring Man Sprints Between School Bus, Sedan Before Fatal Tesla Strike In DC: MPD Silver Spring Man Sprints Between School Bus, Sedan Before Fatal Tesla Strike In DC: MPD Silver Spring Man Sprints Between School Bus, Sedan Before Fatal Tesla Strike In DC: MPD
Silver Spring Man Sprints Between School Bus, Sedan Before Fatal Tesla Strike In DC: MPD A split-second dash through traffic turned deadly for a Maryland man. Bernard Massey, 56, of Silver Spring, died on Tuesday, Sept. 8, five days after he was struck by a Tesla on Georgia Avenue in Northwest DC, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, in the 7700 block of Georgia Avenue NW. What happened next was anything but a routine pedestrian crash. Investigators say Massey had been standing on the east sidewalk before suddenly running into the roadway midblock, outside a crosswalk. He didn't have a clear path acros…
Two At-Large After Damaging Safety Sticks: Morristown Police Two At-Large After Damaging Safety Sticks: Morristown Police Two At-Large After Damaging Safety Sticks: Morristown Police
Two At-Large After Damaging Safety Sticks: Morristown Police A man and a woman are at large after they damaged safety sticks in Morristown, authorities said. On Saturday, Sept. 5, officers discovered two Municipal Parking Services Safety Sticks lying in the roadway, Morristown police said. The Safety Sticks are intended to enhance safety for pedestrians and motorists following ongoing complaints, police said. Surveillance footage showed on Friday, Sept. 4 at 11:19 p.m., a man and a woman were walking together on South Street when the man appeared to forcibly dislodge the Safety Sticks, rendering them inoperable, police said. Anyone with informa…
Man Struck By Liberty Lines Bus After Stumbling Off Sidewalk In Yonkers Man Struck By Liberty Lines Bus After Stumbling Off Sidewalk In Yonkers Man Struck By Liberty Lines Bus After Stumbling Off Sidewalk In Yonkers
Man Struck By Liberty Lines Bus After Stumbling Off Sidewalk In Yonkers A pedestrian was hospitalized after stumbling off a sidewalk and being struck by a Liberty Lines bus in Westchester County, police said.  The incident happened in the area of 25 Prospect St. in Yonkers at around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to Yonkers Police.  Police said the man stumbled off the sidewalk before he was struck by the bus.  He was taken to an area hospital in stable condition. 
Camden Teen Struck, Killed By Off-Duty Cop: Prosecutor Camden Teen Struck, Killed By Off-Duty Cop: Prosecutor Camden Teen Struck, Killed By Off-Duty Cop: Prosecutor
Camden Teen Struck, Killed By Off-Duty Cop: Prosecutor A 19-year-old Camden resident was struck and killed by an off duty police officer early Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, authorities said. At 12:51 a.m., officers responded to Admiral Wilson Blvd. and 16th St after a pedestrian entered the roadway and was struck by a vehicle driven by an off-duty police officer with the Camden County Police Department, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said. The officer stayed on scene, MacAulay said. The pedestrian, Angel SaraviaEstrada, was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, MacAulay said. The crash is being…
2 Kids Struck By Toyota In New Milford, 12-Year-Old Critically Injured: Police 2 Kids Struck By Toyota In New Milford, 12-Year-Old Critically Injured: Police 2 Kids Struck By Toyota In New Milford, 12-Year-Old Critically Injured: Police
2 Kids Struck By Toyota In New Milford, 12-Year-Old Critically Injured: Police Two 12-year-old children were struck by a Toyota in New Milford, leaving one with a serious head injury in critical condition, authorities said. The crash happened on Reichelt Road at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, New Milford Police Chief Brian Clancy said. One child was riding a scooter and wearing a helmet when the crash occurred, Clancy said. The child suffered a serious head injury and was in critical condition. The other child, who was on foot, suffered a minor injury, Clancy said. Both children, who are New Milford residents, were taken to Hackensack University Medical Cen…
NJ Man Arrested In Deadly Watchung Hit-Run: Prosecutor NJ Man Arrested In Deadly Watchung Hit-Run: Prosecutor NJ Man Arrested In Deadly Watchung Hit-Run: Prosecutor
NJ Man Arrested In Deadly Watchung Hit-Run: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Piscataway man was arrested and charged after a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit and run crash in Watchung on Saturday, Aug. 22, authorities said. At 4:05 a.m., officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck on Route 22 and found a 56-year-old Brooklyn man in the roadway, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Watchung Borough Chief of Police Scott Anderle said. The man, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. An investigation…