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Yahoo
13-06-2025
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‘Move Over' law violations put law enforcement at risk
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) — Drivers not obeying Colorado's 'Move Over' law are putting law enforcement officers and others in danger on the roads. The law requires drivers to move at least one lane over when approaching emergency vehicles with flashing lights. The Castle Rock Police Department tells FOX31 a marked patrol car with emergency lights running was totaled when another driver crashed into its back end on Tuesday, causing the car to catch fire. Castle Rock police vehicle totaled in crash on I-25 The officer was standing nearby but was not Sherri Mendez of the Colorado State Patrol told FOX31 she has almost been struck by drivers not abiding by the law while doing her job. 'It just sounds so fast and loud, and you can feel sometimes the car shake,' she said. Mendez says following the Move Over Law is crucial to saving lives on the road and drivers should slow down and move over when they see any vehicle on the side of the road with flashing lights. 'We're doing our job and we expect other people to do their job and be responsible and move over for us,' she said. The Problem Solvers found that at least three accidents per month occurred between August and November of 2024 as a result of drivers violating the Move Over Law, including a fatal accident in Golden that killed 33-year-old police officer Evan Dunn, who had served in the Army as an aviation officer and Blackhawk pilot. Loveland police arrest street racer who fled by car and foot: 'A dangerous problem' Another officer was seriously injured. The driver in that case was arrested for vehicular homicide, driving under the influence and violating the 'Move Over' Law. Mendez says the State Patrol motto is 'no one's final resting place should be on the roadway' and encourages drivers to consider the harm that can come from failing to consider the well-being of others by following the law. 'Think of everybody on the shoulder of the road as their family members — us included,' she said. The Colorado State Patrol is still investigating the crash in Castle Rock. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Missouri man crashes into Michigan State Police vehicle while under influence of drugs
The Brief An MSP trooper had someone pulled over on I-94 in Southwest Michigan when their vehicle was hit by a driver under the influence of drugs. The Missouri man was arrested. No injuries were reported. BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Police say a man from Missouri was under the influence of drugs when he crashed into a Michigan State Police vehicle during a traffic stop Sunday night. According to MSP, a trooper had a vehicle pulled over on westbound I-94 near Mile Marker 25 in Berrian County's Lincoln Township when a man veered off the road and hit the patrol vehicle around 11:10 p.m. The trooper was standing outside the vehicle and was not hurt. No one else was injured, either, police said. Police discovered the 33-year-old suspect was under the influence of drugs and was arrested. Dig deeper Police said this is the second crash involving an MSP vehicle in the district, which encompasses Southwest Michigan, in a week. Michigan's Move Over law requires drivers to slow down and move over for police, fire, EMS, and road service workers, including tow trucks and MDOT courtesy vehicles that have their emergency lights activated. The Source Michigan State Police provided this information.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
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South Dakota is enforcing stricter rules on the 'Move Over' law
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KCAU) — While all 50 states enforce the Move Over law that requires vehicles to change lanes on the interstate when passing a car that is pulled over, South Dakota drivers will face harsher penalties for not obeying the Move Over law. 'We have too many people getting injured or killed,' said North Sioux City Police Chief Richard Headid. 'So this is something that you implement and just due to the fact that we have the injuries out there and we're trying to prevent it from whether it's people that are working on a roadway or whether it's a simple individual who broke down along the interstate.' Story continues below Top Story: McCook Lake residents in need of more dirt to rebuild homes Lights & Sirens: Traffic violation scam alarms Siouxlanders; police issue alert Sports: Bishop Heelan girls soccer drops 1A State semifinal match to Davenport Assumption in 1-0 defeat Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here During the last legislative session, lawmakers changed the category for drivers who violate the Move Over law to a class 1 misdemeanor, the same category as getting a DUI. Headid hopes that with this new updated law, other states will soon follow it. 'I think we need to emphasize that so everybody in every state understands the importance of getting over, you know, saves lives, and that can be your life out there, you know, alongside the road. Somebody doesn't see you, next thing you know, you're getting rear-ended,' said Headid. The Dispatch Manager of Stockton Towing, Trey Vanderschaaf, has personal experience with this. 'So we've had one of our own get struck by a vehicle working an accident,' said Vabderschaaf. 'I'm glad they're finally looking into it a little harder. And I wish, I hope, people kind of open their eyes and realize that this is not a joke. You need to move over and slow down.' Vanderschaaf hopes this will reduce the number of injuries. 'I'm hoping it kind of opens people's eyes a little bit because there's there's times where there are people that blow past you at 80, 80 plus miles an hour on the interstate, and they just don't care,' said Vanderschaaf This change will go into effect on July 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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SPD arrests man charged in Allendale-Lakeside shooting
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Shreveport police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting in Shreveport's Allendale-Lakeside neighborhood. They say 25-year-old Malcolm Hall shot a man in the lower back, just after 9:30 p.m. on April 23, 2025. It happened in the 2900 block of Looney Street. Four States law enforcement team up for 'Move Over' initiative The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment and is expected to survive. Hall has been charged with one count of aggravated second-degree battery. At the time of his arrest, Hall was already facing pending narcotics charges. 'The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) remains committed to holding violent offenders accountable and ensuring the safety of our communities,' said Corporal Chris Bordelon, SPD Public Information Officer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
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PCH to reopen Friday for first time since Palisades Fire
An 11-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway will reopen Friday for the first time since the Palisades Fire. Two lanes will be restored in each reopening comes earlier than expected, just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend. Governor Gavin Newsom called for a coordinated emergency response, which accelerated the timeline. Local businesses, many of which have gone months without regular customers, are hoping the return of traffic brings a much-needed boost.'Reopening PCH is a top priority, and we are going all-in to get this done,' Newsom said in an April 12 statement. The Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Caltrans, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have deployed hundreds of workers and heavy equipment in order to finish ahead of the deadline. According to The Malibu Times, more than 100 Army Corps crews have been working around the clock. They've been demolishing structures and hauling away more than a thousand truckloads of debris each day. The highway itself is being used as the main haul and the California Highway Patrol are also urging drivers to follow 'Move Over' laws to keep workers and first responders warned that while the road will be open, traffic will likely be heavy over the weekend, and construction is still ongoing. Drivers should expect delays, plan for extra travel time, or consider alternate routes.
