Author: Brian L. Salvi
Alleged Teenage Drunk Driver Caused Crash That Left 1 Teen Dead, 4 Injured
NEW YORK – An alleged teenage drunk driver crashed his car in Rockland County, New York early Saturday, killing a 16-year-old passenger and injuring himself and three other passengers. The driver was allegedly speeding on Route 202 in Montebello in a 2003 Jaguar sedan when he lost control and struck a…
Safety Group Releases Annual List of Top 10 ‘Worst’ Toys
CHICAGO – Although intended for fun and entertainment, many toys can contain hidden hazards that put children at risk of injury or death. To help parents make smart and safe decisions this holiday season, World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc. has announced their annual list of “10 Worst Toys” of…
Parents Warned Against Throwing Pseudo-Prom Parties Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
CHICAGO (March 30, 2020) – The coronavirus outbreak has disrupted the every day lives of Americans from coast to coast. Many people have had to cancel weddings, vacations, and other large gatherings to comply with local shelter in place orders. One group of people who have been seriously impacted by…
Attorneys: Atlanta Hawks Player Seriously Injured in Accident Involving Drunk Driver
ATLANTA (January 20, 2020) – Atlanta Hawks forward Chandler Parsons’ playing career may be over after he was “seriously injured” in an accident involving an allegedly drunk driver, the athlete’s attorneys said. The 31-year-old has been listed on the team’s injury report since the car accident Wednesday afternoon. Officials say Parsons…
Woman Riding Divvy Bike Critically Injured in Hit and Run Crash
By: Alex Salinas CHICAGO (July 17, 2019) – A 25-year-old woman riding a Divvy bike was critically injured when she was struck from behind by a Honda Civic that fled the scene. The collision occurred in the 2600 block of West Chicago Avenue in Humboldt Park around 11 p.m. Sunday night. According…
12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling From Rock-Climbing Wall at His Birthday Party
CHICAGO (June 26, 2019)- A boy tragically passed away this week after falling from a rock-climbing wall at Altitude Trampoline Park in North Carolina. Matthew Lu was climbing the rock wall during his birthday party at the Altitude Trampoline Park in Lowell, North Carolina when he fell about 10 to…
Thousands of Electric Scooters to Hit Chicago Streets This Weekend
CHICAGO (June 12, 2019) – Beginning this weekend, Chicagoans will be able to choose one of the city’s new 2,500 electric scooters as a mode of transportation. “E-scooters” are essentially push scooters with electric motors. They allow a rider to stand upright while using a throttle and brakes on the…
FBI Investigating Several Suspicious Tourist Deaths at Dominican Republic Resorts
CHICAGO (June 10, 2019) – Another American tourist has died while vacationing in the Dominican Republic, bringing the total of mysterious deaths to six and prompting an investigation by the FBI. According to a report from the New York Post, 67-year-old Robert Bell Wallace died after drinking a scotch from the minibar…
Morgan Park Porch Collapse Leaves 2 Adults, 2 Children Injured
By: Casey Clark CHICAGO (June 6, 2019) – A porch collapse in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood Wednesday night left two women and two children hospitalized. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 11700 block of South Church Street. The two adults, ten-year-old girl, and ten-month-old boy fell about 10-12 feet and…
