Man dies, crashes truck into Walmart Garden Center.

Date: 07/24/2012
Time: Around 9:00 A.M.
Location: Watson, Louisiana
Vehicle(s) Involved: Ford Ranger

By Amber Stegall

"WATSON, LA (WAFB) -

The Livingston Parish Coroner's Office was called to the scene Tuesday morning after a truck crashed into the Walmart in Watson, LA.

The crash happened around 9 a.m. Tuesday. Reports state the pickup truck left the roadway at Cane Market and Highway 16, crossed the parking lot and crashed into the Garden Center side of the store.

According to the Walker Police Department Facebook page, the driver of the pickup was extricated from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial reports say the man suffered from a medical condition. It is not known if he died because of the crash, or because of a medical condition. His name has not been released.

No employees or customers of the Walmart in Watson, LA were injured.

The Louisiana State Police continue to investigate the crash."

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Portion of Main Street closed until 7p.

Date: 05/16/2012
Time: Around 11:00 A.M.
Location: Reisterstown, Maryland
Vehicle(s) Involved: Kia Sorento

By Community Times

"Baltimore County Police report that a Kia traveling on Main Street in Reisterstown hit a utility pole. SHA has closed Main Street between Chartley and Glyndon drives until 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. Power outages have been reported along sections of Main Street in the crash area. The woman driving the Kia refused treatment at the scene, according to police."

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Wreck on Zierdt Road blocking traffic, crews say at least 1 person killed.

Date: 06/08/2011
Time: Around 11:00 A.M.
Location: Hunstville, Alabama
Vehicle(s) Involved: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lexus RX

By Victoria Cumbow - The Huntsville Times 

"HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- One person died and another remains in critical condition after a two-car wreck in west Huntsville this morning.
The wreck happened around 11 a.m. near Zierdt Road and Natures Way when a Jeep Cherokee headed southbound crossed the center lane and hit a Lexus sport-utility vehicle traveling northbound, said Huntsville police spokesman Harry Hobbs.
Both drivers were transported to Huntsville Hospital by HEMSI. The driver of the Jeep, (censored), 36, was pronounced dead at the hospital, Hobbs said. Nevada Ryan, 37, remains in the intensive care unit in critical condition. Both Anderson and Ryan are from Huntsville.
Madison police confirmed passing motorists called police earlier in the day to report a dark-colored Jeep Cherokee driving recklessly on Madison Boulevard, which intersects with Zierdt Road. Police have not yet confirmed the same Jeep was involved in the accident."

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All lanes re-opened after truck flips near Scenic Overlook on Governors Drive.

Date: 04/20/2012
Time: Around 9:00 A.M.
Location: Hunstville, Alabama
Vehicle(s) Involved: Semi truck

By Shelly Haskins - The Huntsville Times

"HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- All lanes on Governors Drive westbound over Monte Sano are reopened after an 18-wheeler overturned this morning and shut some of them down.

A U.S. Express truck carrying magazine inserts flipped just before the Scenic Overlook. Two people inside the truck suffered minor injuries, according to emergency personnel on the scene.

Traffic was reduced to one lane on the westbound side and one lane on the eastbound lane for a few hours."

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Vehicle strikes building in downtown Birmingham; authorities say 6 injured.

Date: 04/20/2012
Time: Around 9:30 P.M.
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Vehicle(s) Involved: Mercedes-Benz ML, Kia Forte

By Jeremy Gray - The Birmingham News

"BIRMINGHAM, Alabama --- Six people were injured tonight when a vehicle struck a building in downtown Birmingham, according to authorities.
The vehicle struck the building on Third Avenue North near 20th Street North. The conditions of those injured are not available at this time.
The incident happened shortly before 9:30 p.m."

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2 teens, woman arrested after fatal 4-vehicle crash near airport.

Date: 07/23/2012
Time: Around 3:00 P.M.
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Vehicle(s) Involved: Ford Thunderbird, Ford Ranger, Dodge Ram, Mail truck

By Jason Old - WISTV

"Two teenagers and a 32-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with a deadly crash in Lexington County.

The accident, involving four cars, happened Monday afternoon on Highway 302 near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

According to the highway patrol, 19-year-old Sheldon Dubois of Cayce was driving with a suspended license when he lost control of a black pickup truck and crashed into three other vehicles, including a U.S. Postal Service truck.

Dubois is facing several charges, including reckless homicide.

Lexington County Coroner Harry Harman said 64-year-old (censored) of Lexington was traveling in a white pickup truck when he was hit by Dubois. Mitchell was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene, the coroner said.

Two others were hospitalized.

Troopers say a 17-year-old passenger in Dubois' truck is also being charged with leaving the scene of crime.

According to highway patrol, 32-year-old Sharon Ellsworth, who was not at the scene of the accident, is also being charged for allowing Dubois to drive the vehicle.

Investigators are still trying to determine Ellsworth's relationship with the two teens."

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Greyhound crash.

Date: 04/27/2009
Time: Around 6:55 A.M.
Location: Near Riverside, Alabama
Vehicle(s) Involved: Bus

By Rick Zerby - AL.com

"Emergency personnel at the crash site. According to Public Information Officer Charles Dysart a Greyhound bus that departed from Atlanta Georgia heading towards Jackson Mississippi crashed on I-20 West bound, near exit 166. The driver's side front tire blew causing the driver to loose control of the bus. It then hit the guard rail and slammed into the bridge. 21 of the 32 passengers onboard were injured, but no life threatening injuries or fatalities occurred. The crash occurred about 6:55 am. Birmingham News Photo/Emma Tannenbaum"

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Victim identified in fatal wreck on Alabama 79 in Birmingham.

Date: 06/11/2012
Time: Around 5:25 A.M.
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Vehicle(s) Involved: Mercury, semi truck(not shown)

By Sherrel Stewart - The Birmingham News

"BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- A man killed this morning in a crash this morning on Alabama 79 in northeast Birmingham has been identified.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 41-year-old (censored) of Pinson.
The wreck happened about 5:25 a.m. when a gray, 1990s model Mercury sedan Moreland was driving collided with a flatbed 18-wheeler and caught fire.
Early morning rush hour traffic on Alabama 79, also known as Pinson Valley Parkway, was rerouted for a couple of hours through the Valley East Industrial Park."

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HP: 87-year-old had heart attack just before double-fatal wreck.

Date: 05/09/2012
Time: Around 2:00 P.M.
Location: Gilbert, South Carolina
Vehicle(s) Involved: Ford Focus, Ford Mustang, Chevy Silverado

By Jason Old - WISTV10

"GILBERT, SC (WIS) - An elderly man had a heart attack causing him to run through a stop sign Wednesday afternoon and cause a three-vehicle accident that took the lives of two people, including himself, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
The accident happened a little after 2 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 378 and Shore Road near Lake Murray. Highway 378 was closed for about 2 hours while crews investigated the accident and cleared the scene.
The Highway Patrol said the 87-year-old driver of a 2009 Ford Focus, identified by the Lexington County Coroner's office as (censored), failed to stop at the stop sign on Shore Road at 378 and crashed into a pickup truck. The collision forced the pickup into the eastbound lanes of 378 where it was hit by a Ford Mustang.
According to the Highway Patrol, three people were taken to the hospital. The 62-year-old  driver of the pickup, (censored)., was airlifted with serious injuries, and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Butzich was taken to Lexington Medical Center by ambulance and later pronounced dead.
"I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of Ed's death," said Pastor Jeff Kersey of Hartung.  
He said Hartung was a quiet, humble leader at Mount Horeb United Methodist Church in Lexington. Hartung was active with the church's ramp ministry.
 Ed and his team regularly built ramps for the elderly and the handicapped in the community.
"Just yesterday morning Ed was out constructing a ramp for one of our elderly members," said Kersey.  "Even on the day he died he was out serving."
"Why did someone like Ed have to die this way?" asked Kersey.  "We don't know the answer until we step into eternity ourselves. We should be asking what can God do with this how will he use his life to make a difference in our world."
The driver of the Mustang was also taken to Lexington Medical Center by ambulance. She was treated for minor injuries and released.
The accident is being investigated by the Highway Patrol."

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