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Peggy Liu,Donald Smith Obituary, Death; – The California Highway Patrol announced on Friday the identities of two individuals who lost their lives in a Thanksgiving Day accident on U.S. 50 in El Dorado County. The deceased have been identified as Peggy Liu, 50, from Fremont, California, and Donald Smith, 84, from Wellington. According to the CHP, Smith was operating a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse traveling east when it collided head-on around 5:35 p.m. with a 2001 Toyota Sequoia heading west, which was driven by 28-year-old Jeffrey Chen from Kirkland, Washington. The cause of the accident remains undetermined. The incident occurred east of…

Yasine Belkadi Obituary, Death; – Authorities have confirmed the identity of the 20-year-old individual who lost his life in a three-vehicle accident on Monday night in Monmouth County. The deceased, Yasine Belkadi, was a resident of Howell. According to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Belkadi was heading north on Jackson Mills Road in Freehold Township when his vehicle collided with a cargo van operated by a 40-year-old man. A third vehicle, driven south by a 21-year-old man, subsequently sideswiped the passenger side of the van and came to a halt on the right side of the road after the incident, which…

Monica Marisa Herrera Obituary, Death; – The identity of the woman who lost her life in a multi-vehicle collision on Thursday has been confirmed. She was identified as Monica Marisa Herrera, 23, from Preston, as reported by Webb Funeral Home. The incident occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 91 at Legacy Drive in Franklin. According to the Idaho State Police, a 2006 Mazda Tribute, operated by a 77-year-old man from Logan, Utah, was traveling northbound on Highway 91 when the driver halted in the roadway and began to reverse towards the intersection with Legacy Drive. A 2021 Dodge Ram,…

Brandon R Evans Obituary, Death; – A 42-year-old man lost his life in a single-vehicle accident on Friday night, which authorities believe may be linked to alcohol consumption, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Brandon R. Evans, a resident of Malvern, was driving eastbound on state Route 172 in a 2016 Chevy Silverado at approximately 6:37 p.m. near milepost 30 when he veered off the right side of the roadway. His vehicle collided with a traffic sign and a culvert, subsequently overturning multiple times and striking several trees. Evans, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time of…

MyAngel Walker Obituary, Death; – Numerous law enforcement agencies are conducting an investigation following the discovery of a deceased woman in the Upstate. The family of 18-year-old MyAngel Walker reported her missing to the Laurens Police Department on Thursday. She was last seen in Clinton, prompting a collaborative investigation with the Clinton Police. Walker’s absence from work that day was noted as unusual. Investigators quickly assessed her disappearance as suspicious, leading the inquiry to extend into Newberry and Greenwood counties. “It became clear during the night that we were searching for more than just a missing person,” stated Laurens Police Chief…

Felix Mendoza-Urbieta,Noemi Apolinar-Huerta Obituary, Death; – Two individuals lost their lives in a head-on collision involving a vehicle on Sunday night in Wayne. The Kane County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased on Friday as Felix Mendoza-Urbieta, 45, from Elgin, and his wife, Noemi Apolinar-Huerta, 44. Felix succumbed to his injuries at Northwestern Delnor Hospital in Geneva, while Noemi was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred at 6:36 p.m. on Dunham Road, south of Stearns Road. Mendoza-Urbieta was operating a Toyota Corolla southbound on Dunham when the vehicle crossed the double-yellow centerline and collided with a northbound Toyota Highlander. The…

Yakov Friedman Obituary, Death; – Connecticut State Police have reported that a man from Monsey was the victim of a deadly small plane crash on I-684, situated at the boundary between Harrison and Greenwich, Connecticut. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Yakov Friedman, a resident of Monsey and an employee at Fireside Kosher restaurant. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Friedman was flying with pilot Kalmen Goldberger, 26, from Linden, New Jersey, in a single-engine Tecnam P-2008 aircraft, en route to Westchester County Airport. It was during this flight that Goldberger reportedly detected engine issues. The National Transportation Safety…

Justin M De Los Santos Obituary, Death; – A 20-year-old individual was fatally shot early Saturday morning, according to the Orlando police. Shortly after midnight, law enforcement officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of East Colonial Drive in response to reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered a white male with apparent gunshot injuries. The victim, identified by police as Justin M. De Los Santos, was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Police have indicated that witnesses observed a confrontation between the suspect and the victim prior to the suspect fleeing the scene. No…

Teddy C Ilagan Obituary, Death; – A 24-year-old student lost his life, and two pedestrians sustained injuries when a vehicle collided with them in Barangay Manghinao on Friday afternoon, December 13. The deceased has been identified as Teddy C. Ilagan, aged 24, who was subsequently transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle operated by 74-year-old Petronio Hernandez Alcayde was struck by a Sports Utility Vehicle driven by 38-year-old Jenny Ebreo Salcedo. Following the impact, Alcayde’s car veered to the right, colliding with a parked tricycle and striking Ilagan, who was thrown onto…

Ronald McMurphy Arrested; – A man from Concord has received a prison sentence for intentionally neglecting to collect or remit taxes, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina. Ronald McMurphy, aged 50, was sentenced on Thursday, December 12, to 18 months of incarceration. Following his prison term, McMurphy will be subject to a three-year supervised release. Additionally, he has been ordered to pay restitution amounting to $712,017. McMurphy entered a guilty plea on September 4, 2024, for failing to accurately report and remit trust fund taxes, according to a press release. Court records…