Author: Voxtrend News
GRENEVILLE, Tenn. — A 19-year-old Canadian freshman at Tusculum University died Friday evening after a single-vehicle crash on Old Tusculum Road. The victim, identified as Payton Cook from Alberta, was a member of the school’s lacrosse team. The crash occurred just before 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 5, in the 2300-block of Old Tusculum Road, near a curve by Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), the 2018 Honda Pilot veered off the right side of the roadway, traveled roughly 80 feet down an embankment, and struck a tree before coming to rest. Cook was…
DECATUR, Texas — On the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 29, a 13‑year-old middle school student died in a heartbreaking ATV accident that has left a small Texas town reeling. The victim: Robert “Treb” McKinnon, a beloved seventh‑grader at McCarroll Middle School. According to authorities with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the 300 block of County Road 3250 — a rural stretch between Decatur and Bridgeport. Treb and three other juveniles were riding in a side‑by‑side ATV when the driver made a sharp turn, causing the vehicle to overturn. Emergency crews from Wise County EMS,…
On December 5, 2025, at approximately 4:17 p.m., officers from the Decatur Police Department responded to a distress call about a gunshot victim at Sportsman Park — located at 3415 E. Lost Bridge Road. On arrival, they discovered an 18‑year-old male suffering from what appeared to be at least one gunshot wound. He was rushed by ambulance to Decatur Memorial Hospital, but sadly was pronounced dead soon after arrival. Within hours, investigators from the department’s Criminal Investigations Division began gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses at the scene. Based on the evidence and witness statements, they developed probable cause to arrest 23‑year-old…
Frank Gehry Death and Obituary – Frank Gehry, the visionary Canadian-American architect whose groundbreaking designs reshaped skylines and redefined the possibilities of modern architecture, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the age of 96. He died peacefully at his home in Santa Monica, California, following a brief respiratory illness. Gehry’s death marks the end of an extraordinary era in contemporary architecture, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy of innovation, imagination, and artistic daring. Born in Toronto in 1929 and later becoming a U.S. citizen, Gehry spent more than six decades pushing the boundaries of architectural form. His signature style—often…
Marius van der Merwe Death and Obituary – The community of Brakpan and many across South Africa are reeling after the tragic killing of Marius van der Merwe, widely known by the nicknames “Vlam” and “Witness D” in the ongoing Madlanga Commission. Van der Merwe, a former officer with the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) and the owner of QRF Task Team security company, was fatally shot on Friday, December 5, 2025, in front of his wife and children. The chilling nature of his death has sparked widespread concern, not only because of the brutality of the act, but also…
Baillieston Fatal Stabbing – A heightened sense of shock and unease has gripped the community of Baillieston after a fatal stabbing prompted a major police response on Friday evening. Authorities quickly descended on Maxwell Street following reports of an injured man, leading to a large-scale emergency operation and the complete closure of the road as investigations got underway. Shortly after the incident was reported, emergency services arrived to find a man suffering from severe injuries consistent with a stabbing. Despite rapid medical intervention, the victim’s condition proved fatal. Police have confirmed that one person has died as a result of…
M42 Car Acciden – A major police response on the M42 brought traffic to a complete halt on Friday evening after a serious incident led to the death of an individual between Junctions 1 and 2. Emergency services, including police, ambulance crews, and motorway traffic officers, were deployed to the southbound carriageway shortly after initial reports indicated that a person had taken their own life on the busy motorway. The incident occurred during peak travel hours, compounding congestion and causing significant disruption for motorists travelling through Worcestershire and the West Midlands. Witnesses reported seeing a rapid response from police units…
Charlotte Train Fatal Stabbing – A fatal stabbing near a light rail station in Charlotte has left one person dead and prompted a major law enforcement response on Friday evening. The incident unfolded on Brevard Street at East 25th Street, near the 25th Street Blue Line station, an area typically busy with commuters and residents moving through the city’s growing transit corridor. According to Medic officials, emergency responders arrived quickly but were unable to save the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities were first alerted after reports of a violent altercation near the railway tracks, leading police…
I-5 Suicide, Death – Authorities have launched a full investigation after a tragic incident on Friday caused major disruption along Interstate 5, one of Southern California’s busiest traffic corridors. The event occurred near the Del Mar Heights Bridge, where an individual reportedly jumped onto the northbound lanes of I-5, resulting in their death at the scene. The incident prompted an immediate and complete shutdown of the northbound side of the freeway between San Diego and Del Mar, leading to heavy traffic delays and significant impacts on evening commuters. Emergency responders, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP), San Diego Fire-Rescue Department,…
Poway Fatal Shooting – Authorities in San Diego County are investigating a deadly shooting in Poway after reports of an active shooter prompted a massive law-enforcement response on Friday. The incident unfolded on Kirkham Way, an area populated with commercial businesses and industrial facilities, drawing immediate concern from workers and residents who were forced to shelter in place while deputies worked to secure the scene. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the response began shortly after receiving emergency calls reporting gunfire in the vicinity. Deputies swiftly arrived, followed by specialized units including SWAT personnel, crisis-negotiation teams, and additional…