Author: Voxtrend News
A 55-year-old Ashland man, James D. Taylor, has been sentenced to seven to ten-and-a-half years in prison for the 2024 crash that claimed the life of 12-year-old Tye David Miezejewski. The sentencing took place on Monday, November 10, 2025, after Taylor pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter, and several OVI-related offenses. Deadly Sullivan Township Crash The fatal collision occurred on May 24, 2024, along County Road 681 in Sullivan Township. Authorities reported that Taylor was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado southbound when he struck Miezejewski, who was riding his bicycle in the same direction around…
LA CROSSE, WI — Authorities have identified 27-year-old Alexis Pickett as the victim of a tragic house fire that broke out Thursday evening on the 1700 block of Taylor Street in La Crosse.Emergency responders found Pickett deceased inside the residence as firefighters worked to control the blaze and secure the area. What Happened? The fatal fire erupted early Thursday evening, prompting a swift response from the La Crosse Fire Department. Fire crews arrived at the home on Taylor Street to find the structure engulfed in flames. During their search inside the building, firefighters located Alexis Pickett, who was pronounced dead…
ATLANTA, GA — The family of Linton Blackwell, a well-known figure in Atlanta’s music industry, is demanding answers after a shocking autopsy revealed he was shot 17 times in the back by Gerald Walker, an off-duty Atlanta police officer.The deadly October 11 incident occurred outside the Five Paces Inn in Buckhead, intensifying calls for accountability as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) continues its inquiry. What Happened in the Deadly Buckhead Shooting According to early reports, the confrontation unfolded when officers responded to a disturbance inside the Five Paces Inn, a popular Buckhead establishment.Witnesses say 44-year-old Linton Blackwell, widely known…
MARBURY, AL — The small town of Marbury is mourning the tragic death of 55-year-old Daniel F. Weather, who lost his life Friday night in a single-vehicle accident on Autauga County 131.Authorities say Weather suffered critical injuries after his vehicle veered off the roadway and overturned into a ditch southeast of town. What Happened? According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the fatal crash occurred late Friday on Autauga County 131. Officials say Daniel F. Weather was driving alone when his vehicle suddenly left the road, flipped, and came to rest in a ditch. Emergency responders arrived quickly and…
ASCENSION PARISH, LA — The community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of Deputy Joshua Dunaway, 40, who tragically died Friday night in a motorcycle accident on LA 44. The longtime law enforcement officer with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving family, friends, and colleagues devastated. What Happened on LA 44? According to Louisiana State Police, the deadly crash occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday in Ascension Parish. Investigators say Deputy Joshua Dunaway was riding northbound on his 2024 Suzuki motorcycle when he collided with the rear of a 2024 GMC Sierra. The GMC…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The disability rights community is mourning the loss of Alice Wong, a nationally recognized activist, writer, and advocate whose groundbreaking work transformed the conversation around disability justice.Wong, a powerful voice for accessibility and inclusion, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape movements across the country. What Happened? The news of Alice Wong’s death has sent shockwaves through San Francisco and the broader disability rights movement. While details surrounding the circumstances of her passing were not immediately released, tributes began pouring in from activists, public figures, and organizations nationwide. Wong’s death marks the…
Jackson County, Mississippi — What began as a calm Friday evening ended in an unimaginable tragedy when a deadly rollover crash on Highway 67, just north of the Highway 15 interchange, claimed the lives of 61-year-old Ronald Lechner of D’Iberville and 36-year-old Brittany Hodges of Ocean Springs. Although all southbound lanes have since reopened, the emotional impact of this loss continues to ripple throughout the region. A Devastating Crash With Lasting Effects Authorities confirmed that the violent rollover resulted in the deaths of both victims. Investigators noted that Ronald Lechner was not wearing a seatbelt, while Brittany Hodges was strapped…
Late Friday evening in Biloxi, Mississippi, the quiet calm of the night was shattered when a catastrophic head-on collision on southbound lanes of Highway 67 claimed the lives of two local residents. The crash occurred just north of the interchange with Highway 15, prompting a full emergency response and temporary closure of the roadway. According to Brian Switzer, coroner for Harrison County, the first victim, 61-year-old Ronald Lechner of D’Iberville, died at the scene. Switzer said that Lechner was reportedly driving north in the southbound lane of Highway 67 when his truck collided with a vehicle driven by 36-year-old Brittany…
The Raleigh community is reeling after the sudden, tragic death of Bernard Wanjohi Kamara, 55, who was killed in a freak accident on Interstate 440 early Saturday morning. What should have been a routine drive turned into a nightmare in just seconds—and now his family is left grappling with loss and disbelief. According to Raleigh police, officers responded around 6:55 a.m. to reports of a crash near the Atlantic Avenue bridge. When they arrived, they found Kamara’s Toyota RAV4 pressed against the median wall. Tragically, he had already died from his injuries before emergency help could reach him. Investigators say…
The serene communities of Belmont and Laconia are in mourning after a heartbreaking three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Gilford, New Hampshire, killed 63-year-old Renee Privitera of Belmont and 20-year-old Grady Shoemaker of Laconia. What began as a quiet drive on the Route 3/11 bypass turned into a tragedy that’s left both towns struggling to process the loss. According to Gilford police, the crash occurred at around 3:16 p.m. on Nov. 14, involving three cars: two heading north and one heading south. Investigators say that one of the northbound vehicles crossed the double solid line, triggering a sudden and devastating head-on…