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Edwin Lynch was seriously hurt when his Toyota Tundra collided with a semi-truck in New Haven Township on September 16. Four days later, the 74-year-old Willard man died from his injuries.

The crash was reported at about 10:15 a.m. at the intersection of State Route 61 and State Route 103 in Huron County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said its preliminary investigation found that Lynch was traveling east on State Route 103 in a 2018 Toyota Tundra.

Lynch’s pickup failed to stop at the posted stop sign at State Route 61. As he entered the intersection, the Toyota struck a northbound 2025 Mack Pinnacle semi-truck operated by Eric Smith, 35, of Mansfield.

The collision left Lynch with serious injuries. Emergency crews responded, and he was eventually flown by Cleveland Metro Life Flight to Cleveland Metro Hospital for treatment. Despite receiving medical care, Lynch was pronounced dead at the hospital on September 20.

Smith escaped the crash without injuries. Both Lynch and Smith were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision, according to authorities.

Several emergency and law enforcement agencies responded to the scene. The Huron County Sheriff’s Office, Willard Fire Department, North Central EMS, Cleveland Metro Life Flight and White’s Towing assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

The crash also forced a temporary closure of the intersection. State Route 61 and State Route 103 were shut down for roughly an hour while emergency crews handled the scene and investigators worked to document the collision.

The death came four days after the crash, turning a serious traffic collision into a fatal investigation. For Lynch’s family and friends, those four days brought uncertainty before they learned that he had died from the injuries he suffered on the roadway.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Norwalk Post is still investigating the crash. The information released so far comes from the preliminary investigation, and authorities have not announced that the investigation is complete.

Lynch, a Willard resident, was 74 years old. His death adds another painful chapter to a crash that began at a rural Huron County intersection on a September morning and ended with the loss of his life four days later.

Incident location: Intersection of State Route 61 and State Route 103, New Haven Township, Huron County, Ohio.

Dwayne Antonio Harvey, 59, spent part of his life inside a classroom and part of his evenings behind the wheel. On Sept. 17, those two parts of his life came together in a tragedy that took his life at Eight Mile Road and Coolidge Highway in Oak Park, Michigan. Harvey, a Detroit resident and Oak Park High School teacher, was working as an Uber driver when the crash occurred.

Harvey was driving a Buick Envision when it was struck by a black Dodge Charger traveling east on Eight Mile Road. Police said the Charger driver disregarded the traffic signal at the intersection. The Buick was traveling north on Coolidge Highway and had the right of way. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses supported investigators’ account of how the crash happened.

The collision happened at about 11 p.m. Officers found a 23-year-old rear-seat passenger from the Buick lying in the roadway after he was ejected during the impact. He was conscious and breathing when officers arrived. Emergency crews took him to a local hospital, where he remained in critical condition.

Harvey was not as fortunate. He had to be extricated from the Buick with assistance from the Detroit Fire Department. Oak Park officers treated him before he was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities later confirmed that he had been working an Uber shift at the time.

The crash also left the other driver with minor injuries. Police identified him as Tracy Darwin Sutton, a 19-year-old Detroit man. Sutton was taken into custody after investigators said intoxication was believed to be a factor. His 18-year-old female passenger was not injured.

Sutton appeared in 45B District Court on Sept. 20 and was arraigned on charges of operating while intoxicated causing death and operating while intoxicated causing serious injury. The court set his bond at $2 million cash or surety without a 10% provision. Any release would come with home confinement, GPS and alcohol monitoring, along with a ban on driving.

Harvey’s death has drawn attention beyond the crash itself because of the role he held at Oak Park High School. He was known as “Teach Harvey” and was remembered by city officials as an educator, mentor and role model who helped young people learn and develop. The school community is now dealing with the loss of a teacher whose work reached far beyond a normal classroom day.

Investigators have not closed the case. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is helping with the crash reconstruction, and detectives are continuing to review video and interview witnesses. Sutton’s next scheduled court appearance is Sept. 28.

As officers worked the original crash scene, another vehicle later struck a Berkley police cruiser that had been left unoccupied while officers assisted with the investigation. The officer was not hurt, and the second driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Dwayne Antonio Harvey, 59, of Detroit, was identified as the Uber driver killed in a crash at Eight Mile Road and Coolidge Highway in Oak Park, Michigan. Harvey was working an evening shift as an Uber driver when the collision happened around 11 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. He was also a teacher at Oak Park High School, where he was known by many as “Teach Harvey.”

The crash involved Harvey’s Buick Envision and a black Dodge Charger. Police said the Charger was traveling east on Eight Mile Road while the Buick was heading north on Coolidge Highway. Investigators determined that the Charger driver disregarded the traffic signal and struck the Buick, which had the right of way. Nearby surveillance video later confirmed the circumstances of the crash.

When Oak Park Public Safety officers arrived, they found a 23-year-old man lying in the eastbound lanes of Eight Mile Road. He had been riding in the rear seat of the Buick and was thrown from the vehicle during the crash. He was conscious and breathing when officers reached him, but his injuries were serious. He was taken to a local hospital and remained in critical condition.

Harvey was trapped inside the Buick and had to be removed with help from the Detroit Fire Department. Officers provided medical care at the scene before he was taken to a hospital. He was later pronounced dead. Investigators then confirmed that he had been working as an Uber driver when the crash occurred.

The driver of the Charger was identified as Tracy Darwin Sutton, 19, of Detroit. He suffered minor injuries and was taken into custody. His 18-year-old female passenger was not injured. Police said they believed intoxication played a role in the crash.

Sutton was arraigned Sept. 20 in 45B District Court on charges of operating while intoxicated causing death and operating while intoxicated causing serious injury. His bond was set at $2 million cash or surety, with no 10% provision. If released, he is subject to home confinement with GPS and alcohol monitoring and is prohibited from driving. His next scheduled court appearance is Sept. 28.

For Harvey’s students and colleagues, the crash has brought a painful loss to the Oak Park school community. City officials described him as an educator, mentor and role model who spent his career helping young people learn, grow and succeed. His death has also left family, friends and former students remembering the man they knew as “Teach Harvey.”

The investigation is still moving forward. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is assisting with accident reconstruction, while detectives continue reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses. The criminal case against Sutton will now continue through the court system.

The deadly crash also led to another collision while police were still working at the scene. A vehicle struck an unoccupied Berkley Police Department patrol car that was assisting with the investigation. The officer was not inside the cruiser and was not injured. The driver of that vehicle was evaluated at the scene and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Kyle Conner’s family says the hardest part has been going home without him. The 31-year-old Monkton man was killed after his motorcycle was rear-ended on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, leaving his family to grieve while a criminal case moves through court.

The crash happened on Aug. 26 as Conner traveled south on Route 7. Police said he stopped on his 2021 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport while trying to turn left into a business. A Nissan Altima driven by Faith Hobson, 30, of Vergennes, struck the motorcycle from behind.

Emergency crews rushed Conner to the University of Vermont Medical Center after he suffered serious injuries. Doctors and medical workers tried to save him, but he died at the hospital. Police said the road was dry and the weather was clear when the crash occurred.

Investigators said they noticed signs of impairment while speaking with Hobson at the scene. She was arrested and later faced two felony DUI counts and a charge of grossly negligent operation resulting in death. She pleaded not guilty and was released with conditions, including a ban on driving and drinking alcohol.

The case brought Conner’s family and supporters back into court on Sept. 21. Many wore “Justice for Kyle” shirts as they waited for the proceedings. His mother, BobbiJo, said the uncertainty has made it harder for the family to begin healing.

Away from the courtroom, Conner is being remembered for the life he built. He became a master electrician after completing a four-year electrical apprenticeship and owned his own electrical contracting business. His obituary describes him as skilled, dependable and well-liked in his community.

Motorcycles were another major part of his life. Conner collected motorcycles, traveled across the country and organized rides with friends. He also shared five years with his girlfriend, Monique, and was proud of his role as Uncle Kyle to his nephew, Cullen.

Now his family wants his death to lead to changes in how DUI cases involving serious injury or death are handled. They say they do not want another family to face the same loss. The court is expected to schedule another hearing in mid-December as the case continues.

Kyle Conner’s family returned to court in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, still carrying the pain of losing him. The 31-year-old Monkton man died after his motorcycle was struck from behind on Route 7, and his loved ones are now pressing for accountability and changes to DUI laws.

Conner was riding his 2021 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport south on Route 7 on Aug. 26 when he stopped in the roadway to make a left turn into a business. A 2012 Nissan Altima driven by 30-year-old Faith Hobson of Vergennes then struck the back of his motorcycle.

Conner suffered serious injuries and was taken to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Despite efforts to save him, he died at the hospital. Vermont State Police said troopers noticed signs of impairment while speaking with Hobson after the crash.

Hobson was charged with two felony DUI counts and grossly negligent operation resulting in death. She pleaded not guilty and was released under court conditions that bar her from driving and drinking alcohol. She also must submit to alcohol testing when requested.

For Conner’s family, the case has been about far more than a court file. Family members and friends filled the courtroom on Sept. 21 wearing “Justice for Kyle” shirts. His mother, BobbiJo, said the wait for the case to move forward has been difficult for the family.

Conner was remembered as a master electrician, motorcycle enthusiast and someone who was quick to help people around him. His obituary says he completed a four-year electrical apprenticeship, became a master electrician and owned Conner Electrical Contracting. He was also known for motorcycle trips and rides with friends across Vermont and beyond.

His sister, Nicole, and his mother have spoken about how much he meant to the people around him. Friends and relatives have continued to gather and remember the man behind the crash report — a son, brother, uncle, partner and friend whose life ended at 31.

The family is also pushing for changes aimed at how Vermont handles DUI cases involving death or serious injury. Their goal is to use Kyle’s death to press for stronger action in cases involving impaired driving, while the criminal case against Hobson continues through the courts. A further hearing is expected in December.

Marie R. Normil, 59, was killed early Friday morning after a crash involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer in Accomack County, Virginia. The crash happened around 4:41 a.m. on Sept. 18 at the intersection of northbound Route 13 and Baylys Neck Road.

Normil was riding as a passenger in a 2004 Nissan Frontier when it was involved in the collision with a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia. She suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Her next of kin has been notified.

The man driving the Nissan was also injured and taken to a hospital. His injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Virginia State Police identified the driver of the Freightliner as 26-year-old Mamurjon Djumabaev of Philadelphia. Police later charged him with involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving resulting in death or injury.

The crash happened before sunrise, at a busy intersection along Route 13. The details of exactly how the two vehicles collided have not been fully released, and the investigation remains ongoing.

For Normil’s family, the crash has left behind a loss that cannot be measured by the brief details of a police report. She was 59 and lived in Accomack County, where she was known as part of the local community.

Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the collision or whether more charges could follow.

The case now moves forward with Djumabaev facing the two charges filed in connection with the crash. Meanwhile, Normil’s family is left to deal with the loss of a loved one whose life ended in a sudden collision on an Eastern Shore road.

Marie R. Normil was riding in a pickup truck early Friday when a crash on Route 13 in Accomack County, Virginia, turned deadly. The 59-year-old Accomack County woman was a passenger in a 2004 Nissan Frontier when it collided with a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia.

The crash was reported at about 4:41 a.m. on Sept. 18 at the intersection of northbound Route 13 and Baylys Neck Road. The impact left Normil with fatal injuries.

The driver of the Nissan, an adult male, was also hurt. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, but his injuries were not considered life-threatening.

The tractor-trailer driver was identified as 26-year-old Mamurjon Djumabaev of Philadelphia. Virginia State Police charged him with involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving resulting in death or injury.

The charges add a serious new development to a crash that initially left investigators working to determine what happened in the early morning hours. Police have not released a full account of how the Freightliner and Nissan collided.

Normil’s death was the only fatality reported from the crash. Her next of kin has been notified, while investigators continue working on the case.

The crash occurred along Route 13, a major road through Virginia’s Eastern Shore. With the investigation still active, authorities have not released further details about the events leading up to the collision.

Djumabaev now faces the criminal charges filed after the crash. The investigation remains ongoing as police work to establish the full circumstances surrounding Normil’s death.

KENOSHA, Wisconsin — Antero “Casper” Medina III, a 33-year-old Kenosha man and father of three, was shot and killed Sunday night inside Shenanigan’s as a night out at the neighborhood tavern turned deadly. Police were called to the 2400 block of 52nd Street around 8:30 p.m. Sept. 20 after reports of gunfire.

Officers found Medina suffering from gunshot wounds inside the bar. Life-saving efforts were made, but Medina died from his injuries. Family members and friends later gathered near the tavern to remember a man they said was known for his easygoing personality and his longtime nickname, “Casper.”

Police identified the suspected shooter as 45-year-old Adam Scott Threlkeld of Milwaukee. Investigators said Threlkeld left the bar after the shooting and was still in the area when officers began searching for him.

The situation quickly took another turn. Police said Threlkeld opened fire at a responding Kenosha police officer, hitting the officer’s squad car. A second officer arrived, and both officers returned fire.

Threlkeld was struck by police gunfire and taken into custody. He was transported to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition. Police said neither officer suffered significant physical injuries. Both officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave, which is standard after an officer-involved shooting.

Police later released body-camera and dash-camera footage showing the confrontation between officers and the suspect. The footage shows the gunfire breaking out as officers moved toward Threlkeld, who was later seen falling to the ground after being struck.

The investigation into Medina’s death is being handled by the Kenosha Police Department. The separate investigation into the officers’ use of deadly force is being handled by the Kenosha Racine Area Investigative Team, with the Racine County Sheriff’s Office serving as the lead agency.

Medina’s family is now left to deal with the loss of a 33-year-old father whose life ended in a matter of minutes. His sisters described him as someone who laughed, danced and brought people together. His children are now at the center of the family’s attention as they make funeral arrangements and try to cope with the loss.

Shenanigan’s said the 52nd Street location would remain closed while staff and the community deal with what happened. Police said witnesses were present at both scenes as investigators continue working to piece together the events that led to Medina’s death and the later exchange of gunfire.

For the people who knew Medina as Casper, the case is more than a police investigation. It is the sudden loss of a father, brother, son, friend and familiar face in the community. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation as authorities work toward the next steps in the case.

KENOSHA, Wisconsin — A deadly shooting inside Shenanigan’s on Sunday night was followed minutes later by a gunfight between police and the man authorities say was responsible. The first shooting left 33-year-old Antero Medina III dead and sent officers racing through the surrounding Kenosha neighborhood.

Police were called to the tavern in the 2400 block of 52nd Street around 8:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Inside, officers found Medina with gunshot wounds. He died despite efforts to save his life.

Medina was known to family and friends as “Casper.” He was a father of three, and people close to him remembered him as a familiar and upbeat presence who enjoyed spending time at Shenanigan’s. His sudden death has left his family trying to make sense of what happened.

Police said the suspected shooter, identified as 45-year-old Adam Scott Threlkeld of Milwaukee, fled from the tavern after the shooting. Officers began searching the area and soon encountered him a short distance away.

According to police, Threlkeld then opened fire at a Kenosha police officer. One of the shots struck the officer’s squad car. Another officer arrived, and the two officers returned fire.

Threlkeld was hit and taken into custody. He was brought to a hospital for treatment and was reported to be in stable condition. Police said neither officer suffered significant physical injuries. The officers who fired their weapons were placed on administrative leave while the shooting is reviewed.

Video released by police showed parts of the confrontation. Dash-camera and body-camera footage captured officers approaching as shots were exchanged. The footage later showed Threlkeld on the ground after being struck by police gunfire.

The Kenosha Police Department is investigating Medina’s death as a homicide. A separate investigation is examining the officer-involved shooting, with the Kenosha Racine Area Investigative Team handling that case and the Racine County Sheriff’s Office serving as the lead agency.

The case has left two very different scenes tied to the same night. Inside Shenanigan’s, Medina lost his life. Nearby, police officers faced another burst of gunfire while trying to locate the suspected shooter. Investigators are now working to establish the full sequence of events.

For Medina’s family, the focus has shifted to remembering the man behind the nickname. His sisters said he was known for laughing, dancing and making people feel welcome. His three children are now facing life without their father.

Shenanigan’s has closed its 52nd Street location while the business and community deal with the aftermath. The investigation remains active, and authorities are expected to release additional information as the case moves forward.

Justice Mcray Boyette was behind the wheel of a 2024 Ram tow truck Monday morning when the vehicle crossed the center line on U.S. 64 and collided head-on with a tractor-trailer, killing him at the scene.

The deadly crash was reported at about 10:03 a.m. on September 21 near Adams Pond Road in Alexander County, east of Taylorsville. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded and began its investigation.

Troopers said the Ram was traveling west on U.S. 64 when it crossed the center line and began traveling in the wrong direction. It then struck a 2023 Freightliner tractor-trailer head-on.

The impact caused the Ram to catch fire and become fully engulfed in flames. Boyette, 31, of Winston-Salem, was trapped inside the truck and suffered fatal injuries. He died at the scene.

The Freightliner driver, Crystal Sue Austin, 56, of Lenoir, was also injured. She suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to CMC Main for medical care.

The crash caused a major disruption along U.S. 64. The highway remained closed for several hours while troopers conducted their investigation and emergency crews worked around the wrecked vehicles.

The Highway Patrol said no charges would be filed in the case. Authorities did not announce any further criminal proceedings stemming from the collision.

The crash left one family mourning and another driver hospitalized. Boyette, who was only 31, died in the burning tow truck after the two vehicles met on the highway.

His death marks a sudden and painful loss for his family, friends and others who knew him in Winston-Salem. The circumstances of the crash are now part of the official record, while those closest to Boyette are left to remember him for the life he lived beyond the highway.

Justice Mcray Boyette was 31 and lived in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He died Monday, September 21, after the fiery head-on collision on U.S. 64 near Adams Pond Road in Alexander County.