News
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N.Y. Senator Schumer Urges Long Island Expressway Safety Review
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) is calling for a safety audit of the Long Island Expressway following the death last month of a Nassau County highway patrolman on the deadly roadway.
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Autopsy Shows New York Trooper Died of Multiple Injuries
An autopsy shows a New York state trooper who was hit by a car near Buffalo suffered a fractured neck and multiple injuries to his head and internal organs.
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Texas Roadhouse Holds Fundraiser For Family of Allen Rose
The family of a Springs tow truck driver, dragged to his death last month, will get a helping hand from several Texas Roadhouse Restaurants Tuesday evening.
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Funeral Services For NYS Trooper Killed
Services have been set for New York State Trooper Kevin Dobson who was struck and killed by a car early Saturday morning while issuing a traffic ticket on the side of the 290. Dobson was a Buffalo native, grew up in Lovejoy, and graduated from Iroquois High School.
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Investigation Continues into Death of New York State Trooper
As part of their investigation, the Accident Reconstruction Team returned to the scene of the accident early Sunday morning. This is the Colvin Boulevard exit that is the 290 East.
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New York Trooper Death Brings Back Memories
State troopers continue to mourn the loss of one of their own who was killed during a traffic stop outside Buffalo Saturday. The loss brings back painful memories for a Rochester police officer, who was hit by a passing car during a traffic stop nearly a year ago.
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Crashes the Leading Cause of Death Among South Florida On Duty Police Officers Since 1997
More South Florida police officers have been killed in car crashes than from gunfire over the past 14 years.
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Nevada Highway Patrol Reports 12 Patrol Cars Damaged by Inattentive Drivers
Nevada Highway Patrol vehicles are proving to be an unintended target for some drivers. During a 90-day period, 12 patrol cars were hit while troopers were investigating an accident or making a traffic stop.
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Injured Canandaigua, New York Tow Truck Driver awed by Support
Auto tow-truck operator Ken Moore suffered a horrific accident Jan. 21 that resulted in his legs being partially amputated, it shook the community and drew attention as well from the towing industry.
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National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System: Roadway Safety
This winter has deposited ice and snow on areas of the country not accustomed to such weather. Even areas that do receive their share have not been spared record accumulations over the past two years.