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17-year-old Dontrell Ferguson killed in Englewood car crash
Several individuals involved in the accident sustained critical injuries and were rushed to the hospital.
A 17-year-old, Dontrell Ferguson, was tragically killed in a car accident that occurred on Sunday night, October 27th, 2024, in Englewood, Chicago.
The two-car collision happened around 10 PM at the intersection of 71st Street and Ashland Avenue.
A white SUV, carrying Dontrell as a passenger, ran a red light and collided with another SUV traveling northbound.
The impact was severe enough to push both vehicles into a nearby BP gas station.
Several individuals involved in the accident sustained critical injuries and were rushed to the hospital.
Unfortunately, Dontrell succumbed to his injuries.
The Major Accident Investigation Unit of the Chicago Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Surveillance footage from the area has been obtained to aid in the investigation.
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Cessna Aircraft Crashes Into Field During Takeoff Attempt in Batavia, Ohio; Instructor and Student Reportedly Uninjured
BATAVIA, Ohio (Clermont County) — A Cessna aircraft went down into a field after an unsuccessful takeoff attempt near Sporty’s Pilot Shop in Batavia, Ohio, according to preliminary incident information.
Both occupants, a flight instructor and a student pilot, reportedly escaped the incident without injuries.
The aircraft crash was reported near 2001 Sporty’s Drive in Batavia, in Clermont County. Initial information indicates that the Cessna failed to take off and went down into a nearby field.
Two people were aboard the aircraft at the time of the incident. They were identified in the initial report as a flight instructor and a student pilot.
Both occupants reportedly exited the aircraft and were reported to be uninjured. According to the preliminary information, they were being transported back to Sporty’s Pilot Shop following the incident.
No injuries were reported in the information provided, although further official confirmation may be needed.
The incident occurred in the area of Sporty’s Drive in Batavia, a community in Clermont County, Ohio. The aircraft reportedly entered a field after failing to become airborne during its takeoff attempt.
Details about the aircraft’s condition, the precise circumstances of the failed takeoff and whether emergency crews or aviation investigators responded were not immediately available in the initial report.
The cause of the incident has not been established, and no additional information about possible damage to the aircraft was provided.
This is a developing story. Further details may become available as authorities confirm the circumstances surrounding the incident.