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CTV News
5 hours ago
- CTV News
B.C. driver who caused life-altering injuries for A&W worker gets $1,500 fine
An 80-year-old driver who crashed into a North Vancouver fast food restaurant, sending a worker scalded with oil to the ICU, has been fined $1,500. The driver who changed Ruby Punzalan's life forever has received a fine for driving without due care and attention. George Collins was behind the wheel of the SUV that collided with the wall of the North Vancouver A&W restaurant Punzalan was managing in March 2024. The collision splashed burning hot oil from the restaurant's deep fryer all over Punzalan's face and body. She spent three weeks in intensive care and almost a month in a burn recovery unit. Earlier this year, the B.C. Prosecution Service approved the charge against Collins in connection to the case. Driving without due care and attention is a Motor Vehicle Act offence, not a Criminal Code offence. That distinction means Punzalan cannot sue Collins or ICBC for compensation. Under ICBC's 'enhanced care' model, victims can only sue for damages if the driver is convicted of a criminal offence. In January, Punzalan told CTV News WorkSafeBC has been covering 90 per cent of her salary, as well as her medical bills and therapist appointments. She said ICBC contacted her monthly to check-in, but she had not received any compensation from the Crown corporation up to that point. In a statement at the time, ICBC said 'currently, WorkSafeBC is providing all recovery benefits for Mrs. Punzalan and we're not aware of any additional benefits needed.' It added it would provide coverage for any treatments or benefits needed under enhanced care that aren't covered by WorkSafeBC. Collins entered a guilty plea in the case earlier this week, according to the BCPS. The 80-year-old was sentenced to a fine of $1,500, plus a victim surcharge of $225. With files from CTV News Vancouver's Shannon Paterson and Isabella Zavarise
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
20-year-old northern Wisconsin man hospitalized after being ejected from corvette during crash
NOKOMIS, Wis. (WFRV) – A 20-year-old man was hospitalized with crash injuries after being ejected from his vehicle when it went airborne and rolled over multiple times. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office reported that dispatchers were alerted by several callers to a single-vehicle accident around 8:37 p.m. on Wednesday. 'Opening a window doesn't protect': Two Rivers Police remind residents not to leave children & pets in vehicles Deputies responded to the scene of County Highway K and Mitchell Lane in Nokomis. Initial investigations indicated that a 1986 Chevy Corvette driven by a 20-year-old, identified as Gabriel Wallmow of Rhinelander, was heading west on County Highway K. Witnesses reportedly say that the driver passed them up rapidly, as Wallmow lost control of the vehicle. The car entered a ditch, went airborne and rolled numerous times. Wallnow was reportedly ejected from the crash and taken to Tomahawk Aspirus Hospital by ambulance before being transported to another hospital via helicopter. 27-hour standoff in Wisconsin ends in arrest of burglary suspect after SWAT teams deploy chemical agents The investigation is ongoing. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Deadly Car Accident Shuts Down Major U.S. Highway For Hours
Deadly Car Accident Shuts Down Major U.S. Highway For Hours originally appeared on The Spun. An "awful" car accident shut down a major U.S. highway for hours on Wednesday evening. The fatal crash, which reportedly killed a child, shut down Gulf Freeway's southbound lanes at Bay Area Boulevard for several hours on Wednesday evening. A car reportedly lost control, crossed several lanes of traffic and slammed into a concrete barrier. The crash happened just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Tragically, a small child was confirmed dead. From the report: At about 5:30 p.m., police said a small child was confirmed dead as a result of injuries from the crash. Authorities said multiple people were transported to the hospital with injuries, but the exact number and their conditions remain unknown. SkyEye was overhead as two Life Flight helicopters arrived at the scene and loaded the victims onboard. City of Webster officials told drivers to expect a prolonged freeway closure. All southbound traffic is being diverted off at the West Bay Area Boulevard exit ramp. An investigation into the crash is taking place. Our thoughts are with the friends and family members of the victim. Deadly Car Accident Shuts Down Major U.S. Highway For Hours first appeared on The Spun on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Yahoo
3 People Killed In 'Horrific' U.S. Highway Accident Identified
3 People Killed In 'Horrific' U.S. Highway Accident Identified originally appeared on The Spun. A fatal car accident occurred in Marysville, California last Saturday, leaving a few families absolutely devastated. According to the Marysville Police Department, two vehicles were in a head-on crash on Highway 70. There were five people in one car, whereas the other vehicle only had the driver. Three people died as a result of this crash. The Yuba County Sheriff's Office has identified the deceases as Clint Waddell, Salma Ramirez-Lujano and Michael Mallison. Waddell and Ramirez-Lujano were in a relationship. Their 13-month-old son was involved in this crash and is currently recovering in the ICU. There were two other people hospitalized with severe injuries. The police said one of them had to be airlifted to the hospital. The police had to close down both sides of the road for Highway 70 near 24th Street for several hours. That allowed them clear the area and sort out this heartbreaking incident. Waddell's mother, Sherry Torres, commented on this tragic accident that has left her family broken. "For me, it was like seeing my next generation, my legacy, my son. I was seeing my son grow old and raise his son, have time to go to the parks, the things that dads do," she told CBS Sacramento. "I was seeing that he was breaking the chain. He was going to create a new legacy for our family name, for our bloodline." Torres said she's welcoming positive thoughts as her grandson recovers from his injuries. We're certainly keeping the victims' loved ones in our thoughts.3 People Killed In 'Horrific' U.S. Highway Accident Identified first appeared on The Spun on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Italian Man, 80, Drives Down Rome's Spanish Steps; Has Car Removed From Historic Monument by Crane
An elderly man's car had to be removed via crane from the Spanish Steps in Rome after he drove down them. The man appeared to be in a state of confusion when the municipal police and firefighters arrived at the scene, Il Corriere della Sera reported. The car itself had to be lifted from the steps using a crane, per The New York Times.
