Crime
Rickey Thomas and his 4-year-old son Kaise Thomas killed in drag racing accident in Albany
ALBANY, Ga. — Authorities in Albany are investigating a tragic crash linked to alleged street racing that claimed the lives of two individuals, including a young child, Saturday night.
According to police, the incident occurred when a vehicle involved in a drag race lost control and collided with a group of other vehicles.
Investigators identified one of the drivers as Brandon King, 24.
A second driver, Jacob Daniels Jr., 25, initially fled the scene but later returned, at which point he was taken into custody.
The victims have been identified as Rickey Thomas, 26, and his 4-year-old son, Kaise Thomas.
Both were pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
Two additional individuals were transported to a nearby hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Authorities have charged both King and Daniels with two counts of vehicular homicide, as well as reckless driving and racing on a public roadway.
Bond for each suspect has been set at $1,700.
The investigation remains ongoing as officials continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Crime
Jessica Moore, 36, Killed in Seven-Vehicle Crash on I-81 in Pennsylvania; Truck Driver Faces Homicide Charge
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Jessica Moore, 36, of Newville, Pennsylvania, died in a fiery seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Cumberland County on Friday morning. Pennsylvania State Police said a truck driver is expected to face a homicide by motor vehicle charge in connection with the collision.
Investigators said the crash occurred on northbound I-81 near mile marker 47.1 in South Middleton Township. The collision involved a tractor-trailer and six other vehicles, leaving two vehicles on fire and several people injured.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, David Rodis Lynn III, of Round Rock, Texas, failed to stop for slowing traffic on northbound I-81. His tractor-trailer struck another vehicle, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving seven vehicles.
The impact caused the tractor-trailer and another vehicle to catch fire. Moore died at the scene, according to the information released about the crash. Her official cause of death remained pending an autopsy scheduled for Tuesday.
Authorities reported that occupants of other vehicles suffered injuries. Emergency responders transported the injured individuals to Holy Spirit Hospital and UPMC Carlisle for treatment. Officials did not provide further details about the number of people injured or the severity of their injuries.
The fatal collision occurred after an earlier incident on the same stretch of northbound I-81. At approximately 5 a.m., another tractor-trailer overturned, prompting road closures in the area.
The earlier crash disrupted traffic before the seven-vehicle collision occurred later that morning. Authorities have not provided further details about whether the initial incident directly contributed to the fatal crash.
Lynn is expected to face a charge of homicide by motor vehicle. However, he had not been arraigned on the anticipated charge at the time of the report.
The investigation into the deadly crash remains ongoing. Pennsylvania State Police are asking anyone with information about the collision to contact the agency’s Carlisle station.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding Moore’s death as investigators continue to examine