Sonya Brown Injured in Fatal Highway 270 West Collision in Magnet Cove, Arkansas on January 8, 2026
In Magnet Cove, Arkansas on January 8, 2026, Sonya Brown was injured in a fatal crash on Highway 270 West; Sonya Brown was among multiple victims hurt in the collision that claimed one life.
Ryan Winiecki Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 270 West in Magnet Cove, Arkansas on January 8, 2026
In Magnet Cove, Arkansas on January 8, 2026, Ryan Winiecki was injured in a fatal crash on Highway 270 West; Ryan Winiecki survived the collision that claimed the life of Jeri Winiecki.
Kaleb B. Marshall Injured in Suspected DUI Crash on Yelm Highway Southeast in Thurston County, Washington on January 8, 2026
In Yelm, Washington on January 8, 2026, Kaleb B. Marshall was injured when his vehicle was struck by a suspected impaired driver on Yelm Highway Southeast, sending Marshall to the hospital for treatment.
Calvin Emmet Crouse Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 371 in Baxter, Minnesota on January 8, 2026
In Baxter, Minnesota on January 8, 2026, Calvin Emmet Crouse was injured in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 371; Calvin Emmet Crouse and his children sustained non-life-threatening injuries amid icy road conditions.
Gay Rolofson Killed in Two-Vehicle Intersection Crash in Decatur, Illinois on January 7, 2026
In Decatur, Illinois on January 7, 2026, Gay Rolofson was killed in a two-vehicle intersection crash after another driver ran a red light, with Rolofson later identified as the victim of the fatal collision.
Officer Stephen LaPorta Killed in Uxbridge, Massachusetts Line-of-Duty Crash on January 7, 2026 | Struck on Route 146 While Assisting Motorist
In Uxbridge, Massachusetts on January 7, 2026, Officer Stephen LaPorta was struck and killed on Route 146 while assisting a disabled motorist, with Officer Stephen LaPorta dying at the scene despite emergency response.
Donald Baily Killed in DUI Pedestrian Crash on Highway 2 in Airway Heights, Washington on January 7, 2026
In Airway Heights, Washington on January 7, 2026, Donald Baily was killed in a pedestrian crash on Highway 2; Donald Baily died after being struck by a vehicle driven by a suspected impaired motorist.
Jack Wilcoxon Killed in Pedestrian Crash Involving Utah Highway Patrol Trooper in Eagle Mountain, Utah on January 7, 2026
In Eagle Mountain, Utah on January 7, 2026, Jack Wilcoxon was killed after being struck by an on-duty Utah Highway Patrol trooper, with the investigation remaining ongoing and largely undisclosed.
Bob Umecker Dies in Merrionette Park, Illinois Mobile Home Fire on January 6, 2025
In Merrionette Park, Illinois on January 6, 2025, a mobile home explosion and fire killed one resident; Bob Umecker was later identified as the victim as investigators continue to examine the cause.
Cindy Wiatrek Killed in Seguin, Texas Pedestrian Crash on November 26, 2025 Involving Police Vehicle
In Seguin, Texas on November 26, 2025, Cindy Wiatrek was killed in a pedestrian crash involving a police vehicle, with officials later confirming Cindy Wiatrek died after being struck along State Highway 123 South.
Chad Klinger Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Healdton, Oklahoma on January 5, 2026
In Healdton, Oklahoma on January 5, 2026, Chad Klinger died after being struck by a vehicle during an early-morning incident, with police later upgrading charges against the driver as the investigation into Chad Klinger’s death continues.
Bradley Pygott Killed in Shelby County, Illinois Semi-Truck Crash on January 5, 2025 | Fatal Collision on Illinois Route 32
In Shelby County, Illinois on January 5, 2025, Bradley Pygott was killed in a collision with a semi-truck on Illinois Route 32, with Bradley Pygott later pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency response.
Darren Leonard, Stirling Leonard, and Cybthia Phillips Involved in Fatal and Injurious Crash on Interstate 82, Ellensburg, Washington, January 5, 2026
In Ellensburg, Washington on January 5, 2026, Darren Leonard died in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 82 while passengers Stirling Leonard and Cybthia Phillips sustained injuries.
Eva Allen Killed in Fairwood, Washington Pedestrian Crash on January 5, 2026 | School Bus Collision Near Mead High School
In Fairwood, Washington on January 5, 2026, Eva Allen was struck and killed while crossing West Hastings Road in a marked crosswalk, with Eva Allen later identified as the pedestrian who died following the school bus collision.
Anthony Level Hale Injured in London, Arkansas I-40 Crash on January 5, 2026 | Wrong-Way Collision Near Mile Marker 78
In London, Arkansas on January 5, 2026, Anthony Level Hale was injured in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 near mile marker 78, with Anthony Level Hale transported to a hospital following the multi-vehicle collision.
Sterling J. Leonard and Cynthia T. Phillips Injured in Kittitas County, Washington Interstate 82 Crash on January 5, 2026
In Kittitas County, Washington on January 5, 2026, Sterling J. Leonard and Cynthia T. Phillips were injured in a single-vehicle Interstate 82 rollover crash that also claimed the life of another passenger.
Benjamin Edward Swain Injured in Fatal Head-On Collision on US Highway 71 in Rockwood Township, Minnesota on January 5, 2026
In Rockwood Township, Minnesota on January 5, 2026, Benjamin Edward Swain was injured in a head-on collision on US Highway 71, with Swain later treated at a local hospital following a crash that proved fatal for the other driver.
Darren L. Leonard Killed in Kittitas County, Washington Single-Vehicle Interstate 82 Crash on January 5, 2026
In Kittitas County, Washington on January 5, 2026, Darren L. Leonard was killed in a single-vehicle Interstate 82 crash, with investigators citing excessive speed as a contributing factor in the fatal incident involving the 21-year-old Wapato resident.
Bonita Marie Nienaber Injured in Highway 2 Collision Near Deer Lake, Minnesota on January 5, 2026
In Deer Lake, Minnesota on January 5, 2026, Bonita Marie Nienaber was injured when a pickup failed to yield and collided with the vehicle she occupied, with Nienaber later treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

