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Willard Colvin was out on his usual walk along Rozelle Creek Road on Monday afternoon when a southwest-bound car struck him. Emergency crews rushed to the 100 block of the rural road around 5:10 p.m., but the 67-year-old Chillicothe resident died at the scene.

For residents around Huntington Hills and Huntington Township, Colvin was a familiar sight along the blacktop. People knew him simply as Willie. He walked the neighborhood stretches regularly, quietly making his rounds on foot along State Route 772 and the surrounding side roads.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Colvin was walking in the roadway about a tenth of a mile east of State Route 772 when the collision happened. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Kia K5 driven by 23-year-old Emma Silcott of McArthur.

First responders called in extra help as soon as they arrived. Huntington Township Fire and EMS called for mutual aid from the Veterans Affairs Fire Department and Scioto Township Fire Department. A medical helicopter was initially put on stand-by due to the crash severity.

Despite the quick arrival of emergency crews and their efforts to treat him in the road, Colvin could not be saved. The Ross County Coroner’s Office pronounced him dead on site, and Ware’s Funeral Home later transported his body from the scene.

Silcott, the driver of the Kia, did not report any injuries in the collision. State troopers stayed on scene for more than two hours to clear the wreck and gather evidence, keeping Rozelle Creek Road closed between local intersections.

The crash marks the second major traffic incident on Rozelle Creek Road this month alone. State troopers from the Chillicothe Post are still looking into what caused the crash, including vehicle speed and visibility along that stretch of road.

A heated discussion over an aging mother’s healthcare turned into a police manhunt in Greater Grand Crossing on Sunday night. Authorities say a man shot and killed 54-year-old Mark Hurn on the 500 block of East 76th Street after an argument inside the family home turned hostile.

The disagreement centered on who would manage the daily care and medical needs of the suspect’s elderly mother. Tempers flared inside the living room as the argument grew more personal. According to witness statements given to police, the suspect eventually lost his temper and ordered Hurn to step outside onto the front porch.

Hurn followed the man outside, where the situation instantly turned violent. Relatives staying inside the house heard three loud gunshots coming from the front sidewalk. When family members rushed to the front door, they saw the suspect running away from the scene on foot while Hurn lay motionless on the ground.

The 54-year-old suffered severe gunshot wounds to his chest, stomach, and legs. First responders quickly loaded Hurn into an ambulance and transported him to the trauma unit at University of Chicago Medical Center. Doctors tried to stabilize his condition, but Hurn died from his injuries a short time later.

Patrol officers from the 3rd District set up a perimeter around East 76th Street to search for the fleeing shooter. Officers searched nearby alleys, side streets, and yards, but the suspect managed to slip away into the dark.

Area 2 homicide detectives are handling the ongoing investigation and gathering evidence from the scene. Officers are asking anyone in the neighborhood with home security video or details about the suspect to contact Chicago police immediately.

No arrests have been made in the case as detectives continue searching for the gunman. A quiet Sunday evening ended with a family broken apart and a suspect facing a mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison if caught and convicted.

Mark Hurn walked into a house on the 500 block of East 76th Street on Sunday night for a routine visit, but a family argument over medical care turned deadly. The 54-year-old found himself caught in an argument involving his girlfriend and her brother. The topic was how to handle the daily care for the brother’s elderly mother. What started as raised voices inside the home quickly escalated when the brother demanded that Hurn step outside.

The two men stepped out onto the sidewalk in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood. Moments later, relatives inside the house heard three gunshots ring out in the quiet street. Witnesses saw the girlfriend’s brother fire multiple shots directly at Hurn before turning and running down the block into the night.

Hurn collapsed on the pavement after taking hits to his chest, abdomen, and legs. Family members ran outside and immediately called 911. Paramedics arrived at the scene, loaded Hurn into an ambulance, and rushed him north to the trauma center at University of Chicago Medical Center.

Emergency medical personnel worked to save him on the way to the hospital. Despite their efforts, doctors pronounced the 54-year-old dead shortly after he arrived at the emergency room.

Chicago police officers from the 3rd District swarmed the block shortly after the shooting. Officers marked off the street with crime scene tape, looking for shell casings and questioning neighbors who heard the gunfire. By Monday morning, the gunman was still at large, and police had not released his identity.

Detectives from CPD’s Area 2 took over the homicide investigation overnight. Investigators spent hours interviewing relatives who were inside the house when the argument broke out. Police are currently checking neighborhood security cameras to track the suspect’s getaway route.

The shooting leaves a local family coping with a sudden loss over an issue that usually gets settled at a kitchen table. An argument about a mother’s care ended with one man in the morgue and another on the run from first-degree murder charges.

An overnight search at a southern Colorado lake ended in tragedy early Monday morning. Emergency teams spent hours scanning the deep waters of Lake Pueblo State Park after off-duty police Corporal Stephen Biggs vanished during a wakeboarding trip. Searchers finally located the 41-year-old officer nearly nine hours after he went under.

The trouble started around 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the Peck Creek section on the western side of the park. Biggs was out on the water when an accident occurred, prompting an immediate distress call to local authorities. Emergency agencies rushed to the scene to launch a full rescue effort before nightfall.

Multiple crews worked together throughout the night as darkness settled over the lake. The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office and the Pueblo West Fire Department joined state park rangers in setting up search grids across the water. Teams brought in specialized equipment as hours passed without any sign of Biggs.

The search turned to specialized technology when the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Marine Evidence Recovery Team arrived. Crews deployed an underwater robot equipped with sonar to map the lake floor in areas with limited visibility. The remote-operated vehicle searched deep sections of the cove where water depths drop quickly.

Around 2:45 a.m. Monday, the underwater robot spotted Biggs in nearly 50 feet of water. Technicians and recovery personnel carefully brought his body back to the surface. Officials notified his family shortly after the recovery brought the grueling overnight operation to an end.

Biggs was a respected leader inside the Pueblo Police Department, where he served since October 2010. The 14-year veteran was a SWAT team member and a Patrol Training Officer who earned three Medals of Valor. Chief Chris Noeller said the department lost a brave officer whose dedication meant a lot to everyone who wore the badge.

Investigators have not yet determined what led to the fatal accident on the lake. The incident remains under active investigation by park authorities and local law enforcement. Meanwhile, Biggs’ patrol car remains parked in front of police headquarters at 200 South Main Street for public tributes.

A decorated police officer in southern Colorado lost his life over the weekend in a sudden boating accident. Corporal Stephen Biggs, a 41-year-old veteran of the Pueblo Police Department, died Sunday evening while wakeboarding at Lake Pueblo State Park. The off-duty officer went missing in the water during what was supposed to be a simple weekend outing.

Biggs spent more than a decade serving his community on the front lines. He joined the Pueblo Police Department back in October 2010 and built a solid record over his 14 years on the force. During his career, he worked as a Patrol Training Officer, guiding new officers through their first shifts on the street. He also earned a spot on the department’s SWAT team, taking on high-risk assignments across the city.

His work did not go unnoticed inside the department. Biggs received ten letters of commendation for his actions in the line of duty. He was also awarded three Medals of Valor and the Distinguished Service Award. These honors reflected a career built on courage and steady work in tough situations.

Pueblo Police Chief Chris Noeller spoke about the impact of the loss on Monday. He described Biggs’ death as a deeply personal blow to the entire department. Noeller praised Biggs for his bravery and his constant commitment to the officers who stood beside him every single day.

The incident began around 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the Peck Creek area of the park. Biggs was out on the lake when something went wrong during the wakeboarding trip. Calls for help immediately brought emergency crews to the western portion of the reservoir, starting a search that lasted long into the night.

Rescuers located Biggs early Monday morning in nearly 50 feet of water. To honor his memory, police parked his patrol car outside department headquarters at 200 South Main Street in Pueblo. Members of the community can stop by the vehicle to leave flowers, pay their respects, and support the grieving department.

Lake Pueblo State Park sits just west of Pueblo and about 45 miles south of Colorado Springs. State park officials and local law enforcement continue to look into what caused the fatal accident. For now, the city mourns a fallen officer who dedicated his adult life to protecting others.

Texas state troopers are searching for answers after a fatal late-night motorcycle wreck on State Highway 79 in Clay County. The stretch of road sits near the quiet town of Dean, roughly 10 miles west of Wichita Falls.

Investigators identified the rider as 49-year-old Jeremiah King of Byers, Texas, who went by the nickname “Frog.” He was pronounced dead at a hospital following the Sunday evening incident.

According to preliminary reports from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the wreck occurred around 9:45 p.m. near the intersection with Farm to Market Road 2393.

King was traveling northwest on his 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic when he suddenly lost control. Official reports state the motorcycle dropped onto its side and scraped along the asphalt.

First responders arrived at the scene, located just 0.17 miles west of FM 2393, and immediately provided medical care to the injured rider.

Ambulance crews transported King to United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his severe injuries after arriving at the emergency room.

The Department of Public Safety continues to investigate what caused the Harley to slide off course. Officials have not yet determined whether road conditions, speed, or mechanical failure played a role in the crash.

Jeremiah King was riding his motorcycle down State Highway 79 on Sunday night when everything went wrong. Friends and family in Clay County knew him simply as “Frog.” He was 49 years old and lived in the small town of Byers, Texas.

The crash happened around 9:45 p.m. out in the rural stretches near Dean. King was steering his 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic northwest along the highway.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, King lost control of the heavy motorcycle about 0.17 miles west of Farm to Market Road 2393. The sudden shift sent the bike crashing onto its side.

The Harley slid hard along the dark pavement before coming to a stop. Paramedics rushed to the scene shortly after the crash was reported to local authorities.

Emergency workers treated King on the highway and loaded him into an ambulance. They transported him straight to United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls with serious injuries.

Doctors at the hospital worked to save him, but King was later pronounced dead. The loss shook folks in Byers and the surrounding rural communities near the Oklahoma border.

State troopers are still trying to figure out what caused King to lose control of his bike. As of now, the Department of Public Safety has not released any further details on the investigation.

A local man survived a violent motorcycle wreck in Morgan County, but his wife was killed after being thrown from the bike. Louis Rightmyer, 72, of Indianapolis, was operating a Harley-Davidson heading westbound on McClure Road on Sunday afternoon. Just past State Road 42 near Martinsville, the motorcycle left the north edge of the asphalt and flipped.

The crash killed his wife, 69-year-old Shirley Rightmyer of Whitestown, Indiana. Sheriff’s deputies dispatched to the intersection shortly after 5 p.m. found both occupants lying off the roadway. Shirley died at the scene before medical personnel could transport her to a trauma unit.

Investigators pointed out a striking contrast in safety equipment between the two riders. Louis was wearing a helmet when the Harley left the lane, and he survived with non-life-threatening injuries. Shirley was riding without a helmet when the impact threw her into the roadside.

An ambulance crew transported Louis to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for care. While recovering from his injuries, he cooperated with county officers at the scene and hospital.

Under Indiana state law, drivers involved in fatal crashes must undergo mandatory testing. Louis submitted to an official blood draw following the incident as investigators began piecing together why the bike ran off the clear stretch of road.

The Morgan County Serious Crash Investigation Team is running a full reconstruction of the scene. Detectives are inspecting the Harley-Davidson for mechanical issues while mapping out skid marks and road features east of State Road 42. Once their findings are compiled, the entire file will go to the Morgan County Prosecutor’s Office to determine if further action is warranted.

Local police have not filed any charges in connection with the fatal Sunday crash. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with details about the motorcycle’s movements prior to the accident to step forward. Detective Zach Dodson is taking tips at (765) 342-1080 as the open investigation moves ahead.

Sunday evening drive through Morgan County turned tragic when 69-year-old Shirley Rightmyer lost her life in a motorcycle accident. She was riding on the back of a Harley-Davidson on McClure Road, just east of State Road 42, when the bike drifted off the pavement. Within seconds, both she and her husband were thrown into the grass alongside the road.

Shirley, who lived in Whitestown, Indiana, died right there at the scene from her injuries. Emergency crews arrived just after 5 p.m. following calls about a severe crash in the area southwest of Indianapolis. Paramedics worked quickly, but there was nothing they could do to save her.

Her 72-year-old husband, Louis Rightmyer, was driving the motorcycle at the time of the wreck. He suffered injuries in the fall, but medical staff described his condition as non-life-threatening. Responders rushed him to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for treatment.

Safety gear played a key role in what happened to both riders during the impact. Louis was wearing a motorcycle helmet when the bike went down. Shirley was not wearing a helmet at the time she was thrown from the vehicle.

Deputies with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office are still trying to figure out why the Harley left the road. Louis was traveling westbound along McClure Road when the bike suddenly veered off the north side of the lane. Weather and road conditions at the time are being reviewed by local officers.

As part of standard procedure under Indiana law, Louis submitted to a blood draw following the crash. Members of the Morgan County Serious Crash Investigation Team took over the scene to reconstruct how the accident happened. Once they finish gathering evidence, they will forward the case file to the Morgan County Prosecutor’s Office for full review.

No criminal charges have been filed against anyone as the investigation continues. Authorities are asking anyone who saw the crash or has information about the moments leading up to it to speak with law enforcement. Detective Zach Dodson is leading the case and can be reached directly at (765) 342-1080.

A short law enforcement pursuit through York County ended in a fatal motorcycle wreck late Sunday night near a local community center. The rider died at the scene after traveling at speeds over double the posted limit.

York County Sheriff’s deputies first tried to stop the 2024 Harley-Davidson near the intersection of West Main Street and Meadowlark Drive. Officers reported the bike traveling well over the speed limit before initiating the stop.

The rider, identified as 31-year-old Kyle Paul Fauls, refused to pull over. He turned onto Rawlinson Road and opened up the throttle to evade the patrol units behind him.

Police vehicles followed as the chase stretched across roughly 1.5 miles of road. Authorities reported that the pursuit reached extreme speeds of around 120 miles per hour during the short run.

The chase came to a sudden halt near the Rock Hill Aquatics Center. Fauls attempted to pass a slower vehicle by maneuvering into the median, but he lost control of the bike and crashed straight into a ditch.

Deputies immediately halted the chase and started emergency CPR on Fauls right at the crash location. Despite life-saving efforts from first responders, he was pronounced dead on site.

Sheriff’s office representatives called the incident a terrible tragedy for the local community. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Coroner’s Office continue to investigate the exact circumstances surrounding the wreck.