On September 20, 2025, a nighttime crash on South Holston Lake in Sullivan County left one person dead and another seriously injured. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), a bass boat carrying two people struck a pillar supporting the Highway...
Personal Injury
Cessna 172 Makes Emergency Landing in Lakeville, Connecticut
On September 20, 2025, a Cessna 172 made an emergency landing at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut, at about 1:30 p.m. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the aircraft crash-landed in a field at the racetrack and came to rest against the Armco...
Ambulance and Pickup Struck by 18-Wheeler on I-12 in Walker, Louisiana
On September 17, 2025, five people were hurt after an ambulance and a pickup truck were hit by an 18-wheeler on I-12 eastbound in Walker, Louisiana. Reports indicate paramedics had pulled over during rush hour to assist a driver with chest pain. As they prepared to...
Six-Vehicle Crash Involving Two 18-Wheelers on I-20 in Odessa, Texas
On September 16, 2025, at about 7:24 p.m., Odessa Police responded to a six-vehicle collision in the 5000 block of West Interstate 20. According to reports, two semi-trucks and four eastbound vehicles—a Dodge Ram 2500, Ford F-350, Ford Mustang, and an Infiniti...
Worker Burned in Elk Hills Oil Field Explosion
On September 17, 2025, at approximately 10:48 a.m., an explosion and fire occurred on the western side of the Elk Hills Oil Field near Skyline Road and Elk Hills Road in Kern County, California. According to the Kern County Fire Department, crews arrived to find a...
Two Injured After Cessna 150F Strikes Power Lines in Idaho
On September 17, 2025, shortly after 11:30 a.m., a Cessna 150F crashed into power lines near 198 N. Yellowstone Highway in Rigby, Idaho, shortly after takeoff from Rigby Airport. The aircraft became entangled in the lines, the left main gear separated, and the plane...
Train Conductor Error and Human Factors in Railroad Accidents
Railroad transportation depends on a combination of technology, infrastructure, operating rules, and human decision-making. While modern railroads utilize sophisticated signaling systems, dispatching networks, and safety technologies, people remain responsible for...
One Dead, One Injured After Flight Hits Power Lines Near Moriarty, New Mexico
On September 16, 2025, around noon, a single-engine Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking 300A (N432DM) crashed near McNabb Road and Highway 41 just south of Moriarty, New Mexico, after striking power lines during an attempted emergency landing. Local fire units reported power...
Four Ejected After Boat Explosion in Belvedere Bay Near Harrison Township
On September 14, 2025, at about 3:45 p.m., a boat exploded while anchored in Belvedere Bay off Harrison Township, Michigan. Authorities reported two adults and two minors were on board when the engine compartment flamed up as they attempted to get underway, ejecting...
Seven Injured After 36-Foot Boat Strikes Barge Near Fort Myers Beach
On September 14, 2025, emergency crews responded to a serious boating accident off the north end of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, near Bowditch Point. Officials reported that a 36-foot vessel struck a stationary barge with seven people aboard. According to the Coast...

