FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) —
One person died in a crash involving a mail truck and an SUV in Fayetteville on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
The incident happened around 12:25 p.m. along Morganton Road near St. Mary’s Parkway, Fayetteville police said in a news release.
Ricky Armwood, 58, of Fleet Cooper Road in Rosewood, was driving the U.S. Postal Delivery Truck when the vehicle was hit from behind, police said.
Armwood died at the scene.
A woman driving a 2015 Dodge Journey crashed into the mail truck, police said.
Deborah Wright, 58, of Chilton Drive in Fayetteville is charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, according to police. Wright was not seriously hurt.
Morganton Road was closed between McPherson Church Road and Cliffdale Road.
Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Officers with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Traffic Unit at (910) 433-1807 or Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).
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Fayetteville, N.C. — Authorities have identified the driver killed in a two-car crash on Morganton Road on Tuesday afternoon, according to Fayetteville police.
Ricky Armwood, 58, of Fleet Cooper Road in Roseboro, was operating United States Postal Delivery Truck when his vehicle was struck from behind by a 2015 Dodge Journey.
Authorities have charged Deborah Wright, 58, of the 1200 block of Chilton Drive in Fayetteville, with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and are continuing to investigate this fatal collision.
Officers responded to the wreck, near St. Mary’s Parkway, at about 12:25 p.m.
Armwood was pronounced dead on scene. Wright was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and was listed in fair condition, authorities said.
Morganton Road was closed between McPherson Church Road and Cliffdale Road. Motorists were encouraged to utilize McPherson Church Road and Cliffdale Road to get to areas affected by the crash until the roadway can be reopened.
Officers with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Traffic Unit are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call 910-433-1807.
Robert David Halter of the Canton area was pronounced dead at Affinity Medical Center Monday morning after being pinned underneath the wheel of a semi while working at a construction site outside the Massillon Museum.
MASSILLON, OHIO
A man delivering equipment to a construction site at the Massillon Museum was killed Monday after being pinned under the wheel of a semi tractor-trailer.
The victim was identified by the Stark County Coroner’s Office as Robert David Halter, 76, of the Canton area.
According to Massillon police, Halter was loading or fastening chains onto the semitrailer when the driver pulled way, striking Halter.
Randy Spencer, president of Dunlop and Johnston, general contractor for the Massillon Museum’s $3.6 million expansion project, said Halter was delivering equipment to the construction site so that demolition of the Knox Building, also known as the Plaza Professional Building at 30 First St. SE, could begin.
Massillon Fire personnel responded at 8:27 a.m. Crews worked to free Halter who was trapped under the semi.
He was taken to Affinity Medical Center where he was pronounced dead about an hour later, said Harry Campbell, the coroner’s chief investigator. An autopsy will likely take place Tuesday, he said.
First Street SE was closed for much of the day while the incident was investigated. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration also was notified and was expected to look into the accident.
The museum’s expansion plan includes construction of a three-story building that will be accessible to the existing museum structure. It is expected to open next summer.
Workers began preparing the construction site earlier this month, including putting up a fence around the building.
Last week, several local companies were selected as subcontractors for the construction work.
Massillon Museum Executive Director Alexandra Nicholis Coon expressed sympathy to Halter’s family, and declined further comment.
The project’s main subcontractor’s include:
- M-Cor, of Massillon, demolition
- Dipietro Excavating, of East Canton, excavating
- Altimate Construction, of Sugarcreek, masonry
- RG Smith, of Canton, structural steel
- RT Hampton, of Massillon, HVAC/plumbing
- Stark Glass, of Massillon, glass/glazing
- Abbott Electric, of Canton, electrical
A massive water main break is submerging Newark in water so deep it’s nearly drowning cars and some businesses.
The break burst on Park Avenue around 5 Monday morning and the flooding in the area was all due to the break and not the weather from the storm that pounded the tri-state with inches of rain and howling winds that toppled trees and left thousands of people in the dark.
Officials have North Seventh Street all the way down to North Fourth Street blocked off to traffic and Newark Light Rail service is temporarily suspended in both directions between Orange Street and Bloomfield Avenue due to the flooding.
Video from the scene shows a flooded area with local businesses and cars on the street beginning to be swallowed by the water.
It’s still unclear what triggered the break.
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A massive water main break that erupted in a neighborhood in Newark's northern end of the city has emergency responders on the scene at this time,
The break happened in the 200 block of North 5th Street shortly before 4:45 a.m. sending firefighters to the scene where they found several vehicles trapped in about two feet of water after a main broke and flooded the residential neighborhood.
Crews are attempting to locate the exact location of the break as residents awake to little to no running water and flooded basements.
There were no injuries reported.
UPDATE NPD 6:59am TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that Newark police and firefighters have responded to 259 North 5th Street due to a water main break that began at approximately 4:30 a.m. today.
Due to flooding, police have closed North 5th Street from 4th Avenue to 6th Avenue and Park Avenue from 1st Street to 6th.
Drivers and others are advised to avoid flooded streets and to refrain from driving around or moving barricades at flooded streets.
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Massive water main break floods Newark streets
October 30, 2017
NEWARK, NJ -
A massive water main break in Newark that coupled with yesterday's heavy rain flooded several cars and homes.
The 36-inch water line ruptured along North Fifth Street Monday morning, creating a crater-like hole. Park Avenue and Fourth and Sixth streets were also affected.
The deaths of three puppies are also being blamed on the flooding. A homeowner on North Fifth Street lost three 2-week-old puppies due to flooding from the main break. The animals were resting downstairs from their owner when the floodwaters arrived.
Vanessa Montiel says she was sleeping when the break happened, and by the time she was aware of what was happening, she went chest-high into water trying to save the poodles, but could not.
"I was crying trying to look for them, I could only find one," says Montiel. "As soon as the water went low enough, I saw another one which we have right now, and I am going to try to do something for it, because it was kind of sad, that shouldn't have happened."
Several homes sustained damage to their first floors, and at least 10 vehicles were damaged as well.
PSEG was also on the scene because a gas line that run next to the water line was damaged, leaving the area without gas.
Space heater may be cause of house fire that killed Tampa man, 54
Times staff
Published: October 30, 2017
TAMPA, FL — A home fire that may have been caused by a space heater claimed the life of a 54-year-old man Monday, Tampa Fire Rescue said.
Gregory Alden Elledge was pulled out of the burning building but died at Tampa General Hospital of his injuries, officials said.
The one-story wooden home caught fire sometime around 7:45 a.m. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames by 8 a.m.
Investigators said the fire started in the living room and was likely caused by a space heater. The home had no working smoke detector, investigators said.
The fire caused heavy damage to the home, according to the fire department. The home and its contents were valued at about $90,000.
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TAMPA (FOX 13) - A Tampa man is dead after a house fire, and investigators say it was sparked by a space heater.
It happened just before 8 a.m. on North 23rd Street. When firefighters got to the scene, they saw smoke and flames shooting from the roof.
They were able to bring the fire under control in just a matter of minutes, but when crews went inside, they found Gregory Alden Elledge unconscious. The 54-year-old later died at the hospital.
Crews say the fire started in his living room due to a space heater that was too close to combustible materials, and there were no working smoke alarms to warn him.
It's a sad reminder as we enter colder months. Crews say because of the changing weather, they receive more calls like this one.
"Heaters haven't been run in many months now,” TFR District Chief Mark Bogush offered. “It's always important homeowners have that checked out.”
Candles near holiday decorations started house fire in Newport, Oregon
October 30, 2017
By FOX 12 Staff
Investigators determined candles left too close to combustible holiday decorations started a fire at a home in Newport.
Crews responded to the 600 block of Southeast 5th Street, above Bay Boulevard, at 5:37 p.m. Sunday.
They arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the roof of a house. The only person inside managed to safely evacuate.
Firefighters determined the fire was mainly in the attic. Because of the age of the home, past remodeling and multiple layers of roofing material, firefighters had to cut numerous holes and tear down portions of the ceiling to get to the fire and bring it under control.
The cause of the fire was candles and holiday decorations, according to firefighters.
A damage estimate was not released.
The Newport Fire Department reminds people to keep candles at least 12 inches away from any combustible materials and to test smoke detectors regularly.
The Newport Fire Department received mutual aid assistance from Toledo Fire Department, Depoe Bay Fire Department and Seal Rock Fire District in this case. The Newport Police Department and Pacific West Ambulance also helped at the scene.
House Fire at 600 Block of SE 5th St. (Photo) - 10/30/17
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5:37 PM on Sunday, October 29, 2017, Newport Fire Department was
dispatched to a house on fire and reports of smoke visible near the 600
block of SE 5th Street, directly above SE Bay Blvd. First in fire
department units found heavy smoke coming from the attic and roof area.
The building's lone occupant had already evacuated.
Fire crews quickly determined the fire was largely in the attic.
Because of the age of the home, past remodeling, and multiple layers of
roofing material, firefighters had to cut numerous holes and tear down
portions of the ceiling to find the seat of the fire. After the fire was
extinguished, the building was ventilated of smoke and doors and
windows were secured.
Newport Fire Department received mutual aid assistance from Toledo
Fire Department, Depoe Bay Fire Department, and Seal Rock Fire District.
Newport Police Department and Pacific West Ambulance also helped on
scene. Newport Fire Department responded with two fire engines, two
rescues, one ladder truck, two chief officers and 17 firefighters.
The cause of the fire was determined to be candles too close to
combustible holiday decor. Newport Fire Department reminds everyone to
keep candles at least 12 inches away from any combustible materials and
to test your smoke detectors regularly.
