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Arkansas State

Nephi, UT

NEPHI, Utah — Utah police are investigating after a truck driver was found dead in his rig at around 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 3 at a 7-11 store in Nephi. “Due to the death being unattended, an investigation is being conducted with the assistance of the State Bureau of Investigations and the Utah State Crime Lab,” the Facebook post stated. “The investigation is still ongoing. At this time, there appears to be no foul play and no threat towards the public.”

Trucker found dead in rig at Utah gas station

Illinois State

Princeton, IL

PRINCETON, Ill. — A truck driver has been fired from her trucking company after destroying a historic covered bridge in Illinois. According to Wynn Logistics, the incident happened on the morning of Nov. 16 along Route 26 in Princeton, Illinois. The bridge, too small to handle an 18-wheeler, was left in shambles, and the truck’s trailer was also severely damaged, emergency officials reported.

Wynn Logistics truck driver fired after destroying historic Illinois bridge

Georgia State

Milton, GA

SUMTER, S.C. — A truck driver has been arrested in South Carolina after police say he failed to deliver 41,000 pounds of chicken to two locations in Milton, Georgia. According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Christopher Thomas, 55, was hired by Pilgrim’s Pride to deliver the chicken but instead began selling it.

Truck driver accused of stealing his own load of chicken

Texas State

Fort Worth, TX

New York Post

A newlywed Texas couple was killed in a wrong-way crash with an alleged drunk driver as they were returning from a reunion with other US Marines.

Kristen Huddleston, 35, and her husband, Jared Huddleston, 42, were traveling in their SUV along Chisholm Trail Parkway in Fort Worth shortly after midnight Sunday when they were struck by a car going the wrong way, WFAA reported.

The couple, both Marine veterans, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Andrew Adamson, 27, the other driver, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was placed in police custody.

“He is going to be facing two counts of...

Marine newlywed couple killed in wrong-way crash with alleged drunk driver

Saltville, VA

The Washington Times

A tree trimmer working in Saltville, Virginia, died this week after he was pulled head-first into a wood chipper.

Virginia tree trimmer dies after being pulled head-first into a wood chipper

California State

Mountain View, CA

Newsweek

The woman was in the store's parking lot when the employee "drove over her" in Mountain View, California, police said.

Walmart Employee Kills Woman Outside Store in Tragic Incident

Philadelphia, PA

A Pennsylvania woman who tweeted boasts about her reckless driving minutes before killing two state troopers and a pedestrian on I-95 in Philadelphia was sentenced to decades in prison Wednesday.

Jayana Webb, 23, who is seven months pregnant received a sentence of 27 and-a-half to 60 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to three counts of third-degree murder and homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence.

Her attorney Mike Walker told the Philadelphia Inquirer that under the terms of her guilty plea she will remain free until she gives birth in February, after which she will be permitted to spend...

Pregnant woman given heavy sentence for DUI crash that killed 3 after she boasted about driving recklessly

Detroit, MI

Genoa Township, MI

The US Sun 

A WOMAN was arrested for allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from Walmart - and she parked right next to the cops. The incident ironically occurred at a "Shop with a Cop" event in Genoa Township, Michigan. The charity event benefits underprivileged children whose families cannot afford Christmas...

Walmart shopper arrested after walking out of store with $727 of items – but she parked in the worst spot imaginable

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Des Moines, IA

Ada E.

In a heartening turn of events, the Des Moines community breathed a sigh of relief as Adrian Johnson, who was reported missing earlier, was found safe on Friday. This update comes shortly after the Des Moines Police Department issued a public appeal for assistance in locating him.

Relief in Des Moines: Missing Iowa Man Found Safe

Cleveland, OH

HuffPost

At his sentencing, the girl's mother gave an emotional speech about her young daughter and the accident that left her severely injured.

Drunk Driver Sentenced For Crash That Paralyzed 11-Month-Old Girl

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FedEx driver dead in Virginia I-95 crash

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Police in Virginia have not identified the FedEx truck driver who died on Nov. 19 after a crash involving a passenger vehicle and...

FedEx driver dead in Virginia I-95 crash

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