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  • Ohio Tow Truck Driver Struck and Killed on I-71

    On Saturday morning September 29, 2012, tow truck driver William Houck, 60, of Columbus was standing beside a disabled vehicle while attempting to connect a car to his tow truck when he was hit by a 2008 Nissan sedan. Police say that alcohol is a suspected contributing factor in this crash. Mr. Houck was transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital where he was later pronounced dead at about 4:18 a.m. Other stories may be found at: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/09/29/29-tow-truck-crash.html http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2012/sep/29/3/early-morning-crash-shuts-down-i-71nb-ar-1189351/

  • Missouri: Motorist Assist Worker Killed While Working I-70 Crash

    Authorities said the driver of a Missouri Department of Transportation vehicle was struck and killed while shutting down Interstate 70 in suburban Kansas City after an earlier fatal crash. Clifton J. Scott, 50, who was helping authorities shut down traffic along Interstate 70 following a four-vehicle accident in the eastbound lanes near Lee’s Summit Road. The motorist-assist driver was hit outside his vehicle and died at the scene. Motor-assist drivers patrol major roadways, and their duties include helping with traffic control. Other stories may be found at: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/21/2-fatal-crashes-close-i-70-suburban-kansas-city/ http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Mo-transportation-worker-struck-killed-on-I-70-3883427.php http://fox4kc.com/2012/09/21/two-fatal-crashes-close-i-70-at-291-highway/

  • Louisiana Crossing Guard Killed

    This morning, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated a fatal crash on LA Highway 10 at LA Highway 376 which claimed the life of an Evangeline Parish Reserve Deputy Crossing Guard. 60-year-old Reserve Deputy John Granger of Reddell, was directing traffic for Vidrine Elementary at the intersection of LA 10 at LA 376. Two SUVs crashed at the intersection and one of the vehicles hit the Crossing Guard. The Deputy was wearing an orange reflective vest at the time of the crash.

  • North Carolina Trooper Killed in Struck-By Incident

    A state Highway Patrol trooper is dead after being struck by a car while he tried to deploy stop sticks during a high-speed chase that covered parts of Wake and Nash counties. Highway Patrol officials say Trooper Bobby G. Demuth was struck and killed Saturday morning near Spring Hope. Other related stories can be found at: http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Trooper-Killed-during-chase-169033906.html http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/09/08/2326730/state-trooper-killed-while-trying.html#storylink=cpy http://www.woai.com/news/local/story/WATCH-Trooper-hit-by-18-wheeler-survives/rMgGdoOe1Uudalnoqbd0kw.cspx?rss=68

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