Waterbury Drunk Driver Had 3 Kids, Beer Cans, Suspected Cocaine In Car In Naugatuck: Police
A Waterbury man is facing serious charges after police say he was driving drunk with three young children unsecured in the back seat of his car — and no license, registration, or insurance.
Lazaro Ramirez, 39, was pulled over by Naugatuck police around 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, in the parking lot of the American Motor Lodge on Waterbury Road, authorities said.
When officers approached the car, they say Ramirez admitted he had no license, registration, or insurance. Officers noticed the smell of alcohol and signs that Ramirez was impaired. He told officers he had “consumed three be…
Driver, 28, Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Pole In Greenlawn
A man suffered serious injuries after crashing into a utility pole in Greenlawn, police announced on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Christian Western, 28, of Huntington, was driving a 2004 Honda Accord northbound when he veered off the roadway and struck the pole in front of 315 Broadway at 3:45 p.m., according to the Suffolk County Police Second Squad.
He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The Honda was impounded for a safety check, police added.
Detectives are investigating the crash and ask anyone with information to call the Second Squad at 631-854-8252.
Sudden Engine Failure Fuels Recall Of 443K+ Nissan Vehicles, Nhtsa Says
More than 443,000 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are being recalled due to an engine defect that can cause sudden failure and increase crash risks.
Nissan issued the recall for about 443,899 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The issue affects several models from 2019 through 2024, including Nissan Rogues, Nissan Altimas, Infiniti QX50s, and Infiniti QX55s.
According to the NHTSA, engine bearings inside the vehicles may have been improperly manufactured. That defect can lead to engine damage or failure, raising the risk of crashing.
All th…
Falls Church Couple Killed In Fiery Lake Barcroft Tesla Crash Identified By Police
A husband and wife from Falls Church were killed when their Tesla veered off the road and slammed into a tree in a quiet Northern Virginia neighborhood, police said.
Officers responded around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20, to the 6400 block of Lakeview Drive in Lake Barcroft, where they found a 2023 Tesla destroyed after a single-vehicle crash, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
The driver, 75-year-old Ashraf Bhagat, was pronounced dead at the scene. Nazir Bhagat, 81, who was riding in the passenger seat, was rushed to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, but later…
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles
Ford is recalling more than 148,000 vehicles across the US after two major defects were linked to increased crash risks, officials said.
The first recall affects 123,611 vehicles, including F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models from 2017 and 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The pickups and SUVs can leak brake fluid, potentially reducing front-wheel braking.
The defect stems from a faulty seal in the master brake cylinder, which can let fluid leak into the brake booster. If too much fluid is lost, drivers may notice a change in b…
Dashboard Failure Could Hide Speed Or Warning Lights, Prompting Recall Of 44K+ Audis
Audi is recalling nearly 45,000 vehicles because a dashboard glitch could prevent drivers from seeing their speed or critical warning lights, officials said.
The recall affects about 44,387 Audi vehicles from model year 2021, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalled models include the A6, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6, S7, S8, SQ7, and SQ8.
A software error can cause the instrument panel display to fail, the NHTSA said. Drivers might lose access to vital information like their speedometer or warning lights – increasing the risk of a crash.
The is…
Man Flees Crash, Leaves Four Unrestrained Children Injured In Prince William County: Police
A Virginia man is facing multiple felony charges after crashing his vehicle with four young children inside—none of whom were properly restrained, police said.
Oscar Campos, 46, of Manassas, turned himself in to police on Tuesday, Feb. 18, following a crash the night before in Nokesville that left four children under the age of 12 injured, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
Officers were called to the 13100 block of Old Church Road around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, after Campos reportedly crashed his vehicle and fled the scene before emergency services arrived.
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Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles
Nearly 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled due to a software issue that could cause engines to lose power or stall, increasing crash risks, officials said.
Honda, which also owns Acura, announced the recall in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The 294,612 recalled vehicles include select 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S, 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot models.
A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) could cause an engine to stall or a vehicle to lose power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s…
Minivan Careens Through Bus Shelter, Flips Over Route 17 Guardrail Into Woods In Waldwick
A minivan careened through a bus shelter along Route 17, went airborne, then flipped into a wooded area off the highway late Monday night, Oct. 14, incident reporter Boyd A. Loving reports.
The driver of the older model Honda Odyssey was apparently trying to avoid a crash with a different vehicle that suddenly entered her lane on the southbound side, when she went off the roadway, jumped a curbed, went through the bus shelter, crossed over an entrance ramp, flipped over a guardrail, went airborne, and landed on the roof of the car near East Prospect Street in Waldwick, Loving said.
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