Illinois Driver Who Killed 4 May Have Had a Medical Emergency, Officials Say

The driver had rammed her Jeep through an after-school center in Chatham on Monday. Authorities said she had tested negative for alcohol and controlled substances.

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Kangaroo Startles Drivers on an Alabama Interstate

Sheila, a local man’s pet, escaped her enclosure and decided to hit the road.

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Illinois Town Grieves After Car Slams Through Building, Killing 4 Young People

The car veered off a road and through a field, crashing into a center where children were cared for after school. The dead ranged in age from 7 to 18.

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The Dutch Love Their Bicycles. Helmets? Not So Much.

Cyclists comprise the highest number of road fatalities in the Netherlands. The country has introduced a campaign to promote helmets, but many cyclists are not convinced.

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U.S. Military Says 2 Killed in Vehicle Accident Near Mexico Border

Another service member was seriously wounded, the military said. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Police Officers Are Suspended After a Car Chase Ends in a Fatal Fire

The driver of a Honda CRV was found dead in a burning car in Upper Manhattan. The Police Department put new restrictions on automobile pursuits three months ago.

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After Fatal Crash, Lawmakers Push for Ways to Stop Dangerous Drivers

The city has long grappled with traffic fatalities. Officials and residents are now asking what more can be done after a fatal crash that killed a woman and two of her children.

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Xiaomi Driverless Technology in Focus After Fatal Electric Car Crash

A popular electric vehicle made by the Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi crashed into a concrete guardrail while deploying its autonomous driving feature. Three people died.

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Dust Storms in Texas and New Mexico Raise Fire Risks

Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero in some parts of New Mexico, prompting road closures. Forecasters say dangerous fire conditions will persist until Thursday.

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An Oregon Family Vanished in 1958. Their Car May Have Been Found in a River.

The case of the Martin family’s disappearance has bewildered local residents and investigators for more than six decades — until Friday.

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