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A grand theft suspect died Friday morning after crashing into a dump truck during a high-speed police chase on the 210 Freeway in La Crescenta. The pursuit began shortly before 11 a.m. when Ventura County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an ongoing theft at a Target store in Camarillo. The suspect, driving a black hatchback, fled the scene, leading authorities on a dangerous pursuit that spanned the San Fernando Valley. According to officials, the suspect reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, weaving through surface streets and freeways before heading eastbound on the 210 Freeway. Witnesses described the vehicle’s speed as "insanely fast," with one onlooker stating, “I knew something bad was going to happen if he didn’t ease off the gas.” The chase ended near the Ocean View Boulevard onramp when the suspect’s vehicle slammed into the rear of a moving dump truck. The collision mangled the car and brought the pursuit to a violent stop in the middle lanes. “It sounded lik...

Two young men have lost their lives and another is in critical condition following a serious crash involving a BMW sedan and a truck in south-west Sydney on Monday night. Emergency services responded to the incident on King Georges Road in Wiley Park around 8:45pm. Upon arrival, they found three men trapped inside the BMW. Tragically, two passengers, aged 22 and 23, were pronounced dead at the scene. The 20-year-old driver sustained severe injuries and was rushed to hospital in critical condition. The truck driver, a 24-year-old man, was also taken to hospital for mandatory testing. A crime scene has been established, and specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit are examining the circumstances surrounding the collision. Investigators are expected to consider whether wet weather conditions contributed to the crash. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

A heart-stopping scene unfolded on Lake Havasu on April 26 when a speedboat, pushing the limits in a record-breaking attempt, launched into the air and violently flipped. Amazingly, both racers survived the crash and walked away with only minor injuries — a near-miraculous outcome given the circumstances. The 10,000-horsepower vessel was tuned for an attempt to set a new speed record when disaster struck. Speedboat Magazine’s Ray Lee shared his thoughts on the crash, noting that the team had high hopes of making history that weekend. Fellow competitors say credit for the racers' survival belongs to the engineers who built the boat. The last thing you ever want to see is a crash, especially something as horrendous as that, said Jeff Clark, a fellow competitor and longtime boating enthusiast who has participated in shootout events for the past five years. Clark explained that at such extreme speeds, drivers have very little time to react. At that speed, it doesn't take much. Thes...

A series of serious safety shortcomings by tourism operator Sea World Helicopters contributed to the devastating Gold Coast helicopter crash that killed four people, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). In its final report into the January 2, 2023 crash, the ATSB found that changes Sea World Helicopters made to its location, facilities, and fleet—intended to enhance its services—had unintended and dangerous consequences. One major flaw identified was in the system designed to alert pilots to the presence of nearby helicopters. The report revealed that the system failed, leading to a tragic miscommunication: neither pilot had an accurate understanding of the other’s position. On that clear and sunny afternoon, 11 tourists boarded two Eurocopter EC130 helicopters for a scenic flight. The two choppers, operating from separate but nearby helipads, collided — one ascending while the other was landing. Four people aboard the ascending helicopter died when its tail a...