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Date:
Tuesday, December 31, 2013Area:
Seattle-Tacoma, WAThe driver of a pick-up called his girlfriend to complain of chest pains just 10 minutes before his vehicle crossed the center line of State Route 7 and struck another vehicle. The driver is dead and six people from the other car were taken to the hospital after the collision. Both lanes of SR 7 are closed at 316th Street East near Eatonville and traffic is being detoured due to the collision. Two adults were taken to MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and four children are at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Their conditions are not available at this time.
Date:
Monday, December 9, 2013Area:
Portland-Auburn, MENew Hampshire State Police say a driver died after experiencing a ‘‘medical event’’ and colliding with an oncoming vehicle.
Police are still investigating the collision, which happened at about 8:40 a.m. Tuesday on Route 3 in Columbia.
Police said a driver heading northbound on Route 3 crossed the center line and struck a pickup truck head on. Their investigation indicates the car driver experienced a medical event, causing the vehicle to go into the other lane. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors.