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RNZ News
02-07-2025
- RNZ News
Racer who struck pregnant woman, killing baby, sent to jail
File image. Photo: 123RF A man whose vehicle struck a pregnant woman at an illegal street racing event, killing her unborn child, has been jailed. The tragic incident took place at the intersection of Bruce Roderick and Offenhauser Drives in East Tamaki, Auckland, on 19 May 2023. Police said the 24-year-old man could not be named for legal reasons. He was sentenced on Wednesday to two years and four months' imprisonment for manslaughter, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified. He was also disqualified from driving for another 12 months. "The events of that night were a tragedy for everyone concerned," Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey said. The woman was a spectator, and was seriously injured and had to undergo emergency surgery. "Her young baby sustained such catastrophic injuries that she barely even stood a chance at life and did not survive the day," Batey said. The driver was 22 at the time. Police said they would "continue to carry out disruptive and enforcement activities in response to anti-social behaviour on our roads". "A lot of this behaviour ends up as merely a momentary rush of glory on social media or amongst peers," Batey said. "The reality is that the driving taking place on public roads is putting participants, spectators and innocent members of the public at real risk. "I put this question to those taking part: Is a life really worth it?" Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fresh warnings over car meets blighting Alderley Edge as police urge 'think again'
Fresh warnings have been issued over car meets blighting Alderley Edge with police urging those participating to 'think again'. It was earlier this year that launched a crackdown on illegal car meets following a number of unauthorised events in Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Alderley Edge, where high-powered vehicles had been 'drag' racing. Hundreds of people are known to usually attend the events in some of Cheshire most affluent areas - but they have previously sparked concern from residents because of the noise of revving engines and parking, with cars mounted pavements, roundabouts and grass verges. READ MORE: Police investigate after man found unresponsive in Stockport READ MORE: Teenagers jailed following violent incident on Salford street Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE The force said that over recent days, officers have been made aware of another unauthorised car meet in Alderley Edge which was planned for this weekend. It has not been approved by the local authority or Cheshire Police. A dispersal order was put in place across Alderley Edge in March this year, to crack down on the drivers causing a nuisance in the area and potential anti-social behaviour. And senior officers previously told the M.E.N that some motorists involved in car meets across Cheshire and Greater Manchester were 'playing up' and performing dangerous stunts 'for likes on social media'. "Previous events have attracted hundreds of people, many in high powered motor vehicles driving dangerously causing excessive noise and anti-social behaviour, all of which have caused alarm and distress to local residents," a Cheshire Police spokesperson said. Issuing a warning, Chief Inspector Zoe Bowden, head of Macclesfield Local Policing Unit, said: 'We are aware of reports circulating on social media regarding a potential car meet in Alderley Edge this weekend and I would urge anyone planning to attend to think again. 'The event has not been authorised by ourselves, or Cheshire East Council, and therefore it will be classed as an illegal car meet. 'Patrols will be stepped up across the area and robust action against anyone who is found to break the law. 'Our message is clear – anti-social behaviour and anti-social use of vehicles will not be tolerated.' --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Illegal street takeover shuts down busy intersection with dangerous stunts, fireworks: police
Police are investigating what they say was an illegal street takeover that blocked a busy intersection over the weekend with dangerous stunts and multiple fireworks in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania. Multiple cars were caught on video "spinning uncontrollably throughout the intersection" as some passengers hung outside the vehicles before fleeing from the police on Sunday evening. "At approximately 8:03 p.m., the Plymouth Township Police Department received numerous calls regarding street racing in the middle of the intersection," the police said in a press release on Tuesday. Several vehicles recklessly drove donuts in the middle of the road as a large crowd of spectators approached the intersection, police added. Woman Arrested For Driving Into Festival Crowd Hours After Explosion Rocked Same Event Pennsylvania Cop Shot By Gunman Involved In Car Crash, Officials Say Read On The Fox News App "Surveillance in the area revealed numerous pedestrians circling the intersection, participant vehicles blocking the motoring public, fireworks being ignited in the intersection, and several vehicles spinning uncontrollably throughout the intersection: some with passengers hanging out of the vehicle." the department added. Truck Strikes Pedestrians In Downtown Boston, Police Say Approximately 50 to 100 people, including the passengers involved, witnessed the event but fled before law enforcement arrived, according to the police. "None of the operators of the vehicles, nor any of the civilian spectators were contacted by the police," the department said, adding that they are seeking help from the public in identifying those involved in the car meet-up. Detectives are reviewing surveillance images from the surrounding area and are working with regional law enforcement partners in the article source: Illegal street takeover shuts down busy intersection with dangerous stunts, fireworks: police
Fox News
18-06-2025
- Fox News
Illegal street takeover shuts down busy intersection with dangerous stunts, fireworks: police
Police are investigating what they say was an illegal street takeover that blocked a busy intersection over the weekend with dangerous stunts and multiple fireworks in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania. Multiple cars were caught on video "spinning uncontrollably throughout the intersection" as some passengers hung outside the vehicles before fleeing from the police on Sunday evening. "At approximately 8:03 p.m., the Plymouth Township Police Department received numerous calls regarding street racing in the middle of the intersection," the police said in a press release on Tuesday. Several vehicles recklessly drove donuts in the middle of the road as a large crowd of spectators approached the intersection, police added. "Surveillance in the area revealed numerous pedestrians circling the intersection, participant vehicles blocking the motoring public, fireworks being ignited in the intersection, and several vehicles spinning uncontrollably throughout the intersection: some with passengers hanging out of the vehicle." the department added. Approximately 50 to 100 people, including the passengers involved, witnessed the event but fled before law enforcement arrived, according to the police. "None of the operators of the vehicles, nor any of the civilian spectators were contacted by the police," the department said, adding that they are seeking help from the public in identifying those involved in the car meet-up. Detectives are reviewing surveillance images from the surrounding area and are working with regional law enforcement partners in the investigation.
BBC News
16-06-2025
- BBC News
Teenager sentenced for killing man at illegal Flixborough car meet
A teenager who killed a man after his car hit spectators at an illegal car meeting has been detained for five Samuels, 19, was driving at 74 mph (120kph) when he collided with another car and lost control, hitting the crowd at Flixborough Industrial Estate, in North Lincolnshire, on 24 September Richards, 23, died and 11 others were injured, two seriously, Hull Crown Court Monday, Samuels was sent to a young offender institution after pleading guilty to causing death and injury by dangerous driving. The court heard there were a large number of cars racing and hundreds of people watching them when Samuels hit another car at a junction and ploughed into the Richards received head injuries and died in hospital five days a victim statement read to the court, his mother described him as a "very special and clever young man" who "touched the hearts of many people" and loved cars."Unfortunately, it was the car scene that ended his life," she said."The only comfort that we as a family can get from this is the fact he died doing something he loved."Prosecutor Charlotte Bains said Samuels had a high level of culpability as he made a "deliberate decision to ignore the rules of the road" by driving in excess of the 30mph speed mitigation, his lawyer Craig Lowe said his client had pleaded guilty at the first opportunity and had shown "heartfelt, genuine remorse" for his actions. The court was told that Samuels was 17 at the time of the incident and had passed his driving test just 11 weeks sentence, Judge John Thackray said it was "another sad and depressing case of a young man driving dangerously with sad and tragic consequences".The judge said that Samuel was "showing off" and driving at "vastly excessive speed".Samuels, of The Blackthorns in Broughton, North Lincolnshire, was also banned from driving for nine years and three months and will have to pass an extended to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
