The March 23, 2026 collision between an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 and a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport left two pilots dead and dozens of passengers injured. For those onboard—and for families affected by the tragedy—the legal and financial questions...
Eric Rhine
Explosion at Port Arthur Refinery Triggers Shelter-in-Place Order Along Texas Coast
A large explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas on March 24, 2026, sent a massive plume of smoke into the air and prompted officials to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. The refinery, located along the Texas Gulf Coast, processes...
Two Vessels Collide on Mississippi River Near Hahnville, Louisiana
A collision between two commercial vessels on March 23, 2026, along the Mississippi River near Hahnville, Louisiana has disrupted river traffic and prompted a coordinated federal investigation. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the freighter Pac Dubhe and the geared...
Five Boaters Rescued After Vessel Sinks Near Manchac Lighthouse in Lake Pontchartrain
Five people were rescued from Lake Pontchartrain on the night of March 22, 2026, after their boat began taking on water and ultimately sank near the Manchac Lighthouse. According to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office, the group—three women and two...
1 Dead, 1 Injured After Boat Strikes Bridge Pillar on Lake Cumberland
A fatal recreational boating accident on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky on March 24, 2026, has left one person dead and another injured after a fishing boat collided with a bridge pillar. Authorities confirmed that the crash resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man,...
1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Amtrak Train Collision Near Amite, Louisiana
A fatal crash involving an Amtrak train and a pickup truck occurred on March 25, 2026, along Louisiana Highway 51 south of Amite, leaving one person dead and two others injured. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, the collision took place around 2:40...
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Flint, Texas on Old Jacksonville Highway
Emergency crews responded to a pedestrian crash in Flint, Texas on the morning of March 23, 2026, after a person was struck by a vehicle along Old Jacksonville Highway near FM 2813. According to reports, EMS units were dispatched following calls that a pedestrian had...
One Dead and Two Critically Injured in Semi-Truck Crash on I-40 Near Bushland, Texas
A serious crash involving a semi-truck and a pickup on Interstate 40 near Bushland, Texas left one person dead and two others critically injured on the morning of March 24, 2026. According to the Potter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 8:40...
One Dead After Semi-Truck Overturns on U.S. 287 Near Electra in Wichita County, Texas
A fatal trucking accident in Wichita County, Texas on March 23, 2026 has left one person dead after a truck tractor semi-trailer overturned along U.S. Highway 287 near FM 2384, outside the city of Electra. According to authorities, the crash occurred at approximately...
Crash Between Passenger Vehicle and 18-Wheeler on I-20 Near Waskom, Texas
A crash involving a passenger vehicle and an 18-wheeler shut down eastbound traffic on Interstate 20 near the Waskom exit on March 23, 2026. According to The Waskom Police Department, the collision occurred around 3:26 p.m. near mile marker 633, prompting a full...

