Passenger Dies Days After Fiery Crash Into Reading Building: Coroner
A woman has died days after a violent crash sent a vehicle into a building in Pennsylvania, officials announced on Wednesday, April 29.
Elisa L. Plancarte, 38, of Maidencreek Township, was pronounced dead at Reading Hospital at 9:46 a.m., according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel.
The crash happened on Hampden Boulevard between Bern Street and College Avenue in Reading around 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, when a vehicle slammed into a building, the coroner said.
Plancarte was a passenger in the vehicle and became trapped in the wreckage, requiring extrication by the Reading F…
Unresponsive Man Found Floating In Mahwah Pool, 68
A 68-year-old Mahwah man was rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive in a backyard pool, authorities said.
At approximately 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, Mahwah police responded to a Bedford Road residence for a report of a possible drowning, Capt. Michael Blondin said.
The man, a resident of the home, was found floating in the pool by a family member, Blondin said. Responding officers entered the pool, removed the victim, and immediately began CPR.
A medevac helicopter was requested but later canceled, police said. The victim was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in S…
NY Flight Paramedic Dies Midflight, Leaves Legacy Of Service: 'A Wonderful Human'
Kevin Robert spent his career rushing to help strangers in their darkest moments.
Now, after suffering his own emergency aboard a helicopter, the veteran flight paramedic is being remembered for a lifetime of service and compassion.
Robert, 48, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 27, during a LifeNet flight out of Ticonderoga, the agency revealed in a Facebook tribute. At the time, he was caring for a patient alongside a flight nurse and pilot.
The crew quickly landed at a nearby hospital while emergency responders rushed in to assist, but despite their efforts, Robert could not be revived…
Patriarch Of Cinnaminson's Hunter's Farm Farm Killed In Machinery Accident: Police
John Hunter, who ran Hunters Farm in Cinnaminson, was killed in a machinery accident Sunday, Aug. 3, authorities said.
At 10:16 a.m., police, fire and EMS responded to the farm at 1101 Union Landing Road and found Hunter dead at the scene from the machinery accident, Cinnaminson police said.
“Our family suffered a tragic loss today of the family patriarch,” Hunters Farm said in a social media post.
“The farm market will be closed until further notice. Do me a favor, in his honor, tell those who are important to you that you love them. Give them a hug, a kiss, a phone call, life can c…
Man Found Dead In Fairfax Jail Cell Just Hours After Arrest: Police Investigating
A man who had just been arrested was found dead in a Virginia jail cell just hours later, authorities said.
Omar Maknassi, 32, of Alexandria, was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on the night of Wednesday, July 30, according to police.
By the early morning of Wednesday, July 31, he was found unresponsive inside a single cell, the Fairfax County Police Department announced on Friday.
Deputies and EMS immediately began life-saving efforts, but Maknassi was pronounced dead at the jail, officials said.
Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau are now handling the invest…
Maywood Man, 21, Dies Days After Edgewater E-Bike Crash, Police Say
A 21-year-old man from Maywood has died after crashing his electric dirt bike in Edgewater, police said.
Johnathan Torres died from his injuries on Tuesday, July 15, following a crash that occurred around 3:37 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, according to a press release from Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin.
Police were called to the area of 725 River Road, across from the SoJo Spa Club, for a report of a motorcycle crash.
When officers arrived, they found Torres, who had been operating a Sur-ron electric dirt bike, with significant injuries. He was treated on scene by Cliffside Park EMS and …
