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Deputy Injured When Padlock hits Windshield of Sheriff’s Vehicle Traveling on 57 Freeway
The incident happened at about 7:05 p.m. Wednesday on the northbound 57 Freeway near Pathfinder Road, said Deputy Miguel Meza-Palomo, spokesman for the Sheriff’s Department. Two Metrolink deputies were driving when the padlock came from a vehicle traveling southbound on … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, auto safety, padlock, road debris, windshield
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Steel Plate Pierced Windshield of Pickup Truck, Causing Fatal Crash Near Ritzville
The state patrol is looking for any information or witnesses related to the crash, as well as information regarding the steel plate piece including where it was made, shipped to and shipped from. Click here to read more.
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Flying Chair Smashes State Police Car’s Windshield
The unusual incident was caught on camera by a dashboard camera in the trooper’s vehicle. Police are using it as an opportunity to remind drivers that vehicle loads must be properly secured at all times. Click here to read more. … Continue reading
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Piece of Concrete Smashes into Semi-Truck’s Windshield on I-69 in Michigan
At this time, it’s unclear if the piece of concrete, which weighs between 2 and 3 ounces, fell off the bridge or was thrown from the overpass, police said. Click here to read more.
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Driver Killed After Loose Tire Crashes Through Windshield on I-95 in Philadelphia
Police say a tire came off a pickup truck that was driving in the northbound lanes. The tire then entered the southbound lanes and struck the passing vehicle. According to police, the tire went through the vehicle’s front windshield, striking the … Continue reading
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