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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Newsweek
Woman Killed By 11-Year-Old Driver: Police
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. On Wednesday, a 54-year-old woman in Houston was killed after being pinned against another vehicle by a minivan being driven by an 11-year-old child, according to authorities. The Context According to Texas Department of Transportation data, in 2024, 4,150 people were killed in vehicle accidents across the Lone Star State, down 3.3 percent from 4,291 in 2023. What To Know In a press release published on Thursday, the Houston Police Department said the fatal incident took place the previous day at around 5:30 p.m. CT on 3700 Carothers Street. Crimes Division Sergeant M. Sudduth and Officer N. Solomon said an 11-year-old child was driving a black Chrysler Town and Country minivan and had been instructed by the 54-year-old pedestrian to pull the vehicle forward into a driveway. However, when the child drove forward, the woman became crushed between the minivan and a Toyota Sequoia. Houston Fire Department transported her to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead by medical staff. Police said the identity of the 54-year-old victim has not been published as the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is still investigating and seeking to notify her family. Stock photograph showing a Houston Police uniform patch on April 6, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Stock photograph showing a Houston Police uniform patch on April 6, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Aaron M. Sprecher/GETTY Speaking to Newsweek, a Houston Police Department spokesperson said they couldn't confirm whether the 54-year-old woman and the 11-year-old child were related. Police questioned "all persons who remained on the scene" and were later released, with the investigation ongoing. Anyone who has information about the incident can contact the Houston Police Department's Office of Community Affairs at 713-308-3200. In a separate incident on March 14, five people were killed during a 17-vehicle collision in Austin, including two children. Police said the crash involved "multiple vehicles and a semi-truck" with several people left "pinned in their vehicles." What People Are Saying In a statement included in the press release Sergeant Sudduth and Officer Solomon said: "The driver, 11, of a black Chrysler Town and Country minivan was instructed by the pedestrian (deceased) to pull the vehicle forward in the driveway at the above address. When the driver drove forward, the victim was pinned between the Chrysler and a parked silver Toyota Sequoia. "The victim was transported to an area hospital by responding Houston Fire Department paramedics where she was pronounced deceased." What Happens Next Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances behind Thursday's crash. More information is expected to be released in due course after the deceased's family has been notified.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Tennessee man with dementia missing in El Paso County
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — A man who went on a road trip to Colorado from Tennessee is now missing, and law enforcement is seeking the public's help to locate him. Roger Jackson, 71, is on a road trip from Tennessee and was supposed to stay near Gold Camp Road, which is currently closed. The road was recently washed out due to rain and will be closed indefinitely. According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO), Jackson has not been heard from since Saturday and he was in El Paso County. EPSO said Jackson is driving a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country with Tennessee license plate BTF5858. He is described as standing at 5'11 and weighing 190 pounds. Jackson has dementia and other health issues. If seen, call EPSO at 719-390-5555. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Union County authorities looking for 95-year-old man
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Authorities in Union County are asking for help finding 95 year-old Gordon Tornberg who has been reported missing as of early Thursday morning. According to the Union County Sheriff's office, Tornberg left his residence in rural Union County in the early morning hours of Thursday. He is believed to be traveling in a red 2011 Chrysler Town and Country van, SD license: 62P-C89 Gordon does not has his phone with him. He does not generally travel alone and may have become confused or disoriented. He is possibly wearing a dark blue long sleeved shirt and gray sweatpants, according to the news release. He was last seen at his home in rural Union County. Gordan is known to travel to the areas of Vermillion and Sioux Falls. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Gordon Tornberg, contact the Union County Sheriff's Office at (605)356-2679. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Toronto Star
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Star
Faulty thermostat not always obvious, but can cause problems
Dear Ask A Mechanic, I have a recently purchased 2014 Chrysler Town and Country with 185K on it.
Hamilton Spectator
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Faulty thermostat not always obvious, but can cause problems
Dear Ask A Mechanic, I have a recently purchased 2014 Chrysler Town and Country with 185K on it. Engine light is on, code reader says, 'P0128.' The internet says the code more than likely is a bad thermostat. Did some basic research on YouTube academy and it looks like an easy fix. However, since I don't know what coolant the previous owner used, should I use this opportunity to do a full coolant flush? I read online that it's bad to 1) use universal coolants because they're a lie and 2) you shouldn't mix coolant brands. Bottom line: Do I just do a coolant flush with a thermostat swap for the P0128 code? Keep track of what coolant was used from here on out, or can I just top off with the correct coolant for the vehicle make and model and be fine? Van About Town That trouble code, P0128, is defined as 'Engine Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature.' There are actually a variety of reasons why that DTC (diagnostic trouble code) might set, including a low coolant/antifreeze level (which can cause false temperature readings, as air doesn't conduct heat as well as liquid, fooling the sensor), or a failed coolant temperature sensor, itself. Most commonly, though, it's because there legitimately is a problem with the engine coolant thermostat — usually just referred to as 'the thermostat' — that is preventing the engine from reaching its full operating temperature as quickly as it should (or at all). The main purpose of the Check Engine light is to inform the driver of issues that can increase emissions levels. This is actually the case for the thermostat. Engines are most efficient and perform best within a reasonably narrow temperature range. Too hot and internal components can get damaged, too cold and the engine must use a richer mixture — that is, one with a higher ratio of fuel to air than ideal — in order to maintain reliable combustion and acceptable performance. Richer mixtures result in a higher amount of unburned fuel entering the exhaust, and increase levels of carbon monoxide being produced. Prolonged or regular use at low engine temperatures has other detrimental effects, including accelerating engine wear and contaminating oil. But the light is on as a pollution warning. It's quite possible that you might not notice any difference in heat output or a lower reading on the gauge. The engine computer has a much closer eye on things. It knows what temperature the coolant was at during start-up and the air temperature, what operating conditions the engine saw and for how long, and beyond seeing what temperature the coolant reached, it can calculate whether it reached a specific temperature quickly enough. Fortunately, as you note, the thermostat is quite easy to replace on Chrysler's 3.6 litre V6. Just be sure to bleed the air out of the system correctly. This would be the perfect time to change the coolant, and you'll know where you stand afterwards. The factory coolant is Mopar's '10 Year' purple, which is overdue for changing if it's still original. Universal coolant/antifreeze is a fallacy as far as I'm concerned due to the contradictory chemical properties different coolants possess, and while equivalent products from many brands are fine to mix, mixing types is never a good idea. If in doubt, get it out! Keep in mind that simply draining the rad won't get all of the coolant out, given what will be trapped in various places including the rear heater system and its plumbing. Without access to an exchange-type flush machine, you may have to do a second spill-and-fill later if you determine that the coolant is, indeed, obviously contaminated. Ask a Mechanic is written by Brian Early, a Red Seal-certified Automotive Service Technician. You can send your questions to wheels@ . These answers are for informational purposes only. Please consult a certified mechanic before having any work done to your vehicle.
