Share Tweet Email Share: Share Tweet Email Share: Share Tweet Email KTRK By Miya Shay HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A mom behind the wheel of an SUV that hit and killed her 3-year-old child is now being charged with criminally negligent homicide, according to the Harris County District Attorney's Office.The charge was brought against Lexus Stagg in connection with the June 11 incident at the Grand at Westchase Apartments on Richmond Avenue near Wilcrest Drive.Houston police originally called the incident an "unfortunate accident.""The 3-year-old child ran behind her vehicle as she backed out of her parking spot," HPD's Lt. Thurston Roberson said at the time.According to documents, Stagg, 26, initially told authorities that it was an accident. The district attorney's office added that she told police that she thought she hit a speed bump when she was going in reverse.But surveillance video showed the little boy was actually run … [Read more...] about Mom ‘playing chicken’ when she hit 3-year-old with SUV: DA
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José Antonio Reyes, former Arsenal star, dies in car crash at 35
Madrid — José Antonio Reyes, the former Spain midfielder who won five Europa League titles and was part of Arsenal's unbeaten "Invincibles" squad, has been killed in a traffic accident at the age of 35. Sevilla and second-division club Extremadura, where Reyes played this past season, both confirmed the death on Saturday. "We couldn't be confirming worse news. Beloved Sevilla star José Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision. Rest in peace," Sevilla said on Twitter.Reyes also played for Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid among other clubs in a professional career that spanned nearly 20 years. In the 1999-2000 season, Reyes became the youngest person to play for Sevilla at 16 years old, BBC News reported. He helped Arsenal go unbeaten through the 2003-04 season, scoring two crucial goals toward the end of the campaign to keep that record intact. He also won a Spanish league title with Real Madrid, and five Europa League crowns with Sevilla and Atletico Madrid. He … [Read more...] about José Antonio Reyes, former Arsenal star, dies in car crash at 35
How many people died in the Ben Nevis avalanche? All you need to know
MOUNTAIN rescue teams rushed to the UK's highest peak after climbers were caught in "huge powder clouds" when a deadly avalanche struck Ben Nevis. Located in the Scottish Highlands, we look at what happened during the massive snowslide, and how many people lost their lives as a result. How many people died in the Ben Nevis avalanche? Two climbers have died and another two have been injured after an avalanche on Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain. The avalanche occurred at Number 5 Gully. A spokesman said: "We can sadly confirm that two people have died and two people have been injured." Donald Paterson, deputy team leader of Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, said the four men had been hit by a "massive" avalanche that fell 1,500ft on top of them. A horrified witness said he saw "huge powder clouds" as the avalanche swept across the mountain. Volunteers from Lochaber and Glencoe Mountain Rescue Teams attended the scene, helped by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and paramedics. The … [Read more...] about How many people died in the Ben Nevis avalanche? All you need to know
Young New Jersey firefighter died in Christmas morning car crash
A 21-year-old firefighter was killed on Christmas morning while responding to an emergency call in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. Natalie Dempsey was a volunteer firefighter and the vice president of Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company. The group announced her death on its Facebook page on Tuesday morning. According to police, the 21-year-old from Mays Landing was responding to a call for a fire around 6 a.m.. Police said she was driving a 2001 Honda Accord that she lost control of, drove off the roadway and hit a guard rail. She was pronounced dead at the scene, NJ.com reported. She was the only individual in the car.First responders were called to the accident and only realized it was Dempsey until they saw her car at the scene. "It 'smashed my heart out,'" Fire Chief Jay Davenport told NJ.com."Please keep her family in your prayers. We will keep you all updated on any funeral arrangements. This will be a funeral with full honors due to it being a line of duty … [Read more...] about Young New Jersey firefighter died in Christmas morning car crash
San Antonio ZIP codes with highest number of fatal wrecks in 2017
By S. M. Chavey, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News Updated 7:09 am CST, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 More than 160 people died in car accidents in Bexar County in 2017. Click through the slideshow to see which ZIP codes had the highest number of fatal wrecks. More than 160 people died in car accidents in Bexar County in 2017. Click through the slideshow to see which ZIP codes had the highest number of fatal wrecks. Photo: Courtesy Pro 21 Video Photo: Courtesy Pro 21 Video Image 1 of / 55 Caption Close Image 1 of 55 More than 160 people died in car accidents in Bexar County in 2017. Click through the slideshow to see which ZIP codes had the highest number of fatal wrecks. More than 160 people died in car accidents in Bexar County in 2017. Click through … [Read more...] about San Antonio ZIP codes with highest number of fatal wrecks in 2017