Country Star Troy Gentry Dies in South Jersey Helicopter Crash
Troy Gentry of the popular country music group Montgomery Gentry has died. The band, known for songs like “Something to Be Proud Of” and “Roll With Me,” consisted of Gentry and Eddie Montgomery, younger brother of ‘90s superstar John Michael Montgomery. Over the past 17 years, the group became one of country music’s most successful
Read MoreSerious Charges Dismissed in Death of Penn State Student Timothy Piazza
A New Jersey man named Timothy Piazza died on February 4, 2017 after a hazing ritual at a University of Pennsylvania frat house. Piazza was participating in a series of challenges involving alcohol after pledging to Beta Theta Phi. Shortly after finishing “the gauntlet,” a challenge to quickly consume beer, wine and liquor, Piazza became
Read MoreNew Tech is Reducing Car Accident Rate, But May Encourage Risky Driving
New studies from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) show that new technology is leading to a reduction in car accidents. But is this new tech also encouraging risky behaviors on the road? The two technologies mentioned in the studies are lane departure warning and blind spot detection. Lane departure warning tech alerts a
Read MoreJersey Family Nearly Killed When Drawbridge Opens Beneath Their Car
Talk about a close call! Picture this: You’re driving on the Middle Thorofare Bridge for a night in historic Cape May. You pay the toll and start down the bridge. When suddenly, something seems terribly, terribly wrong. You’re not just moving forward. You’re moving up. The bridge is opening to let a boat pass, and
Read MoreWoodbridge Boating Accident Injures 8, 2 Critical
A devastating boating accident in the Arthur Kill Channel left ten people injured, two critically, on August 13. Witnesses said they heard a loud crash and turned to see the boat crashed against rocks, with people strewn about the deck. It was a hard hit, witnesses said, leading the boat to stop instantly. Several of
Read MoreWhat Caused the Deadly Fire Ball Ride Accident?
On July 26, the Fire Ball, a swinging, spinning ride at the Ohio State Fair malfunctioned. One of the spinning cars detached after hitting a piece of the ride. One teen died and several people were injured in the incident. Until recently, the cause of the accident was unconfirmed, but officials now know why the
Read MoreFire Ball Ride Owned by NJ Company Kills One, Injures Seven
A swinging and spinning ride called the Fire Ball recently malfunctioned on opening day at the Ohio State Fair. The ride was operated by Amusements of America, a company based in Monroe, Middlesex County. The ride was described by Amusements of America as an “aggressive thrill” ride. The Fire Ball swings riders 40 feet above
Read MoreWoman Hit by Flying Tire in NJ Turnpike Accident
A woman in Edison has been hospitalized after a freak NJ Turnpike accident in which she was struck by a tire. Gladys Duman was riding in the passenger seat of a car when a car on the New Jersey Turnpike lost one of its wheels. The tire bounced into Duman’s path and smashed through the
Read MoreDriver Faces Charges in Reckless Driving Accident That Killed 2, Injured 7
A New Jersey man is facing charges of manslaughter, assault and reckless driving after a car crash in Queens. Pending the results of blood work, he may also be charged with driving under the influence. The devastating car accident led to two deaths and injuries to seven people. According to reports, the 33-year-old driver was
Read MoreHow Often Do NJ Transit Trains Crash?
In early July, a New Jersey Transit train derailed on its way into Pennsylvania Station in New York. The derailment led to more delays on NJ Transit and Amtrak tracks in a time where delays are already causing headaches for thousands of commuters daily. New Jersey Transit officials described the incident as a “slow speed
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