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An elderly man, Janak Dev Shah, was tragically killed in Noida on May 26 after being struck by a speeding Audi. The incident, captured by CCTV footage, took place at 6:30 a.m. near the Kanchenjunga Apartment in Sector 24. The victim was crossing the road when the Audi suddenly hit him, causing him to be flung several feet before landing on the road. Shah died on the spot. The Sector 24 police station has registered a case against the driver under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This incident follows a series of similar accidents involving luxury vehicles in Noida and Pune.

Motorists beware: The long-held belief that you can exceed the speed limit by 10 percent without repercussions is a dangerous myth. According to Andrew Jervis, CEO of ClickMechanic, “Speeding costs lives and should never be encouraged, regardless of whether it can land you in trouble or not.”

A tragic incident has occurred in Fredericton, New Brunswick, where a speeding vehicle crashed into a tree, killing three individuals and injuring two others. The collision took place on the 700 block of Douglas Avenue, on the city’s northside, in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to Fredericton Police, the vehicle, believed to have been traveling at an excessive speed, struck a tree and landed on another car. The driver and two passengers in the first vehicle succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Additionally, two passengers in the second vehicle sustained injuries, with one being treated for critical injuries and the other receiving minor injuries.

In an effort to curb dangerous driving behaviors, Saskatchewan is implementing enhanced penalties for excessive speeding, stunting, and racing, effective Wednesday. These penalties include a 30-day vehicle impoundment and a seven-day license suspension for first-time offenses. The province is also increasing fines for these violations, with stunting now carrying a fine of $580 (up from $150) and first-time street racing offenses costing $580 (up from $205). Repeat offenses result in even higher fines.

A recent study by Heninger Garrison Davis reveals that Milwaukee has the highest rate of speeding-related fatal crashes among 106 major cities in the U.S. Between 2017 and 2021, over 54% of fatal crashes in Milwaukee involved speeding. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for measures to curb reckless driving and prevent further tragedies.

In a statewide effort to promote safe driving, New York State Police issued 18,375 tickets during their Spring Safe Driving enforcement campaign. The Hudson Valley region saw the highest number of violations, with Troop K leading in speeding, distracted driving, and move over law violations. The campaign aimed to reduce crashes and improve highway safety for all motorists.

Timothy C. McNamer, 20, was driving recklessly at excessive speeds when he collided head-on with another vehicle, killing the opposing driver. The tragic incident occurred on Woolen Mill Road in York County, Pennsylvania, and has prompted a sobering reminder of the deadly consequences of speeding.

A horrific crash in Del City, Oklahoma, has resulted in the tragic loss of three lives. The victims have been identified as 54-year-old Helen Thompson, who was driving the car, and two young children, ages 6 and 7. Two other children, ages 9 and 13, were also injured in the crash. According to authorities, the car veered off the road and collided with a tree and fire hydrant at the intersection of SE 15th and Bryant. The 9-year-old child survived the crash with no injuries, while the 13-year-old is in critical condition. Police believe that speed was a contributing factor in the crash, as the group was reportedly returning from an event and driving too fast.

A St. Paul motorist, Abdirahman Ali Hassan, was charged with criminal vehicular homicide for causing a fatal crash last summer. Hassan allegedly drove at 77mph, triple the speed limit, when he struck and killed 31-year-old Tashawn Burks. Hassan fled the scene but was later apprehended. The incident highlights the dangers of speeding and the importance of road safety.

A tragic car accident on Saturday evening in Del City resulted in the deaths of three people, including two children, and left two others critically injured. According to Del City Police, the accident occurred at approximately 8:12 p.m. on SE 15th Street near the 3100 block. Upon arrival, officers discovered a single vehicle with four passengers inside. A 6-year-old girl who was unrestrained in the car was pronounced dead at the scene due to her injuries. Two other children, ages 7 and 13, were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, 54-year-old Helen Thompson, was also pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. A 9-year-old boy managed to escape the vehicle on his own and is currently in stable condition. A 13-year-old girl is critically injured. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but speed is believed to have been a contributing factor.