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Suspect Rips Trooper From Patrol Car, Steals It in Christmas Day Chase
A suspect is in custody following a dramatic Christmas Day incident in Seattle in which authorities say a Washington State Patrol trooper was pulled from her vehicle and her marked patrol cruiser stolen, setting off a multi-agency pursuit along Interstate 5. A Highway Hazard Turns Into an Assault According to the Washington State Patrol, troopers…
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U.S. Marshals Arrest Amazon Driver Accused in Philadelphia Road Rage Death
Federal authorities have arrested an Amazon delivery driver accused of killing a man during a road rage incident in Philadelphia, marking a significant development in a case investigators say stemmed from a verbal confrontation that escalated into deadly violence. The Arrest The U.S. Marshals Service announced that 30-year-old Troy Johnson was taken into custody last…
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Oakland Police Fear Two Missing Men Killed Over Chop Shop Dispute
Seven months after two Oakland-area men vanished, investigators now believe they may have been killed as the result of a dispute connected to a car-theft operation in East Oakland. Two Men, Still Missing Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, were last seen late last year and haven’t been heard from since. According to…
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Hyundai Elantra Was 2025’s Most Stolen Vehicle, Theft Data Shows
New vehicle theft data from 2025 shows a clear pattern: the cars stolen most often were either extremely common on American roads or known to have exploitable security weaknesses. In many cases, thefts were described as crimes of opportunity rather than carefully planned operations. The Elantra Tops the List The most stolen vehicle of 2025…
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Modified Camaro ZL1 With Theft History Hits Auction After Owner’s Stroke
A 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe with a brief theft history and a long list of performance upgrades is now headed for a new owner after its seller experienced a major health event that prompted a change in lifestyle. A Brief Theft, Then a Health Scare The seller says the car was stolen and recovered…
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Minivan Rolls Onto Roof After Colliding With Dodge Challenger in Fresno
A traffic collision in northeast Fresno Friday morning left a Toyota minivan overturned after it collided with a Dodge Challenger at a busy intersection, police said. A Rollover at a Busy Intersection The crash happened around 8 a.m. at the intersection of Fresno Street and Nees Avenue. Authorities say the woman driving the minivan and…
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Ford Shatters Industry Recall Record With 152 Recalls in 2025
Ford is set to close out 2025 by establishing a new and unwelcome benchmark in the automotive industry, issuing more recalls in a single year than any manufacturer on record. The automaker released 152 recalls during the year, more than doubling the previous annual record set by General Motors in 2014. A Record More Than…
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Connecticut Man Charged After Dodge Charger Crashes Into Trees at Speed
A Norwich man was arrested early Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Orange that police say happened moments after the driver sped past a patrol cruiser. Seconds Between a Speeding Car and a Crash The incident happened around 1 a.m. while an Orange police officer was on routine patrol along Route 34. Police say…
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Waymo Robotaxi Drives Into Active Hollywood Fire Scene
A Waymo autonomous vehicle drove into an active fire scene in Hollywood overnight, raising new questions about how self-driving systems interpret emergency closures and evolving road conditions. Driving Past Flares Into a Closed Street The incident happened on Melrose Avenue near Van Ness, where Los Angeles Fire Department crews had blocked the street while responding…
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Dashcam Captures Semi Vaulting Over Indiana Interstate Median in Near Miss
A dramatic dashcam video captured during wintry weather shows a semi truck launching over the median of Interstate 469 in northeast Indiana, narrowly missing a southbound driver during a chaotic crash Monday afternoon. A Truck Goes Airborne The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. near the Maplecrest area of I-469 as traffic moved through winter conditions.…
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Ohio Children, Ages 8 to 12, Allegedly Steal Car After Watching YouTube
Police in Ohio say three children allegedly stole a car and crashed it into a residential building after learning how to take vehicles by watching online videos. A Chase Ends at a Recovery Home The incident happened Saturday when officers were pursuing a reported stolen vehicle. The chase ended when the car struck a men’s…
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New Cadillac Optiq Delivered With Wrong Torque Badge
A new owner of a 2026 Cadillac Optiq in British Columbia discovered an unexpected detail shortly after taking delivery of the electric luxury crossover: the badge on the rear liftgate didn’t match the vehicle’s actual specifications. The mix-up caused no mechanical problems, but it drew attention online as an example of how increasingly complex vehicle…
