ABILENE, TEXAS — A Florida truck driver has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash at a rural Taylor County intersection left a South Texas man dead, authorities said.
Miguel Angel Casanova, 68, of Saint Cloud, Florida, was identified by investigators as the driver of the semi-truck involved in the crash. Adam Lee Reyna, 26, of Mission, Texas, was identified as the driver of the pickup who was killed.
The crash happened Tuesday evening just before 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of State Highway 351 and County Road 504, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety crash report. One report identified the roadway as County Road 54. Authorities said Casanova was driving a semi-truck pulling a trailer westbound on the county road and approached a stop sign at the intersection with Highway 351, while Reyna was traveling northbound on the highway toward the same intersection.
Investigators Say Semi Failed to Yield
According to the preliminary investigation, Casanova failed to yield at the stop sign, and the two vehicles collided.
Authorities said the impact caused Reyna’s 2019 Dodge Ram pickup to catch fire, and the vehicle was destroyed. One report said Reyna was killed upon impact. Authorities also said he died at the scene and was pronounced dead there by Justice of the Peace Mike McAuliffe.
Reyna’s seatbelt use was not immediately known.
Driver Arrested After Treatment
Investigators said Casanova suffered minor injuries in the crash and was wearing a seatbelt.
After receiving treatment at Hendrick North Emergency Care, Casanova was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter.
According to the crash report, further investigation determined Casanova was intoxicated due to an overdose of medication at the time of the crash.
He was booked into the Taylor County Jail and remains there on a $100,000 bond.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six people have been charged in connection with an international vehicle theft ring that allegedly stole cars across the Washington metropolitan area and Pennsylvania, moved them across state lines, and sold them to buyers in the United States and Ghana, federal officials said.
A 15-count indictment was unsealed April 22, 2026, in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia following what officials described as a year-long investigation into the alleged theft operation.
The following individuals were charged with conspiracy to possess, sell, and transport stolen motor vehicles: Jacob Hernandez, 29, of Los Angeles; Dustin Wetzel, 23, of Woodbridge, Virginia; James Young, 23, of Hyattsville, Maryland; Khobe David, 24, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; and Chance Clark, 25, of Waldorf, Maryland. A sixth defendant has also been charged but remains at large, and that person’s indictment remains sealed.
Cars Allegedly Stolen, Altered, and Shipped Out
According to the indictment, members of the conspiracy stole at least 20 vehicles in the Washington, D.C., area and Pennsylvania. Officials said the group mainly targeted newer Honda Civics, Honda CR-Vs, Acura TLXs, and Acura RDXs.
Federal prosecutors said the stolen vehicles were transported to storage locations that included a parking garage in Southeast Washington. At that location, co-conspirators allegedly altered the appearance of the vehicles by swapping license plates and obscuring vehicle identification numbers.
Before the vehicles were moved, officials said the defendants disabled GPS and Bluetooth capabilities to make detection harder.
Investigators also said the theft ring used electronic devices that allowed conspirators to reprogram vehicles so they would accept previously blank key fobs.
Georgia Search Warrant Executed, Broader Case Still Expanding
As part of the investigation, authorities executed a search warrant on April 21 at an automobile storage facility in Decatur, Georgia, that is believed to be connected to the theft operation.
Officials said investigators are also working to connect the charged individuals to the theft of more than 100 vehicles in the District of Columbia and more than 30 vehicles in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
The case is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia’s Criminal Investigations Unit, and the FBI Washington Field Office. Authorities said the Prince George’s County Police Department also provided assistance.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jacob Green and Michael Lee, along with Trial Attorney Haley Pennington, are prosecuting the case.
Officials emphasized that an indictment is only a formal charge and is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA — Interstate 81 northbound has reopened after a three-tractor-trailer crash in Cumberland County scattered debris across the roadway, spilled raw chicken, sent one person to the hospital, and shut down the highway for hours.
The crash happened around 3:25 to 3:30 a.m. Wednesday near mile marker 28 in Southampton Township, close to Exit 29 at King Street/Route 174, according to PennDOT and dispatch reports.
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Three Tractor-Trailers Involved in Early Morning Wreck
Officials said three tractor-trailers collided in the northbound lanes of I-81. One truck was hauling raw chicken, another was carrying mail, and the cargo in the third truck was not immediately identified.
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PennDOT said the collision created a large debris field across the interstate. Reports from the scene said debris and other substances were spread across the highway, with raw chicken spilled throughout the crash area.
The chicken cleaned up from the roadway is believed to have been taken to a landfill.
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One Person Hospitalized, Highway Closed for Hours
One person was transported to a local hospital, according to officials. The extent of that person’s injuries has not been released.
Following the crash, all northbound lanes of I-81 were closed between Exit 24 at Fayette Street/Route 696 and Exit 29 at King Street/Route 174. PennDOT said the closure lasted more than six hours, and traffic backed up heavily in the area.
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Franklin County crews were also called in to assist with closing the interstate.
At one point, a lane restriction was in place between mile marker 24 and mile marker 29 as crews worked the scene and cleaned up the spill.
Roadway Reopened After Cleanup
PennDOT initially warned that I-81 northbound would remain closed for several hours. By 9:30 a.m., officials confirmed the roadway had reopened.
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Crews continued clearing the debris field and crash scene before traffic flow was restored.
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DELAWARE, OHIO — The truck driver indicted in the Interstate 71 chain-reaction crash that killed three members of an Ohio family has pleaded not guilty to all charges, as the criminal case now moves toward a summer trial.
Modou Ngom, 50, of Columbus, appeared in Delaware County court Tuesday afternoon and entered not guilty pleas to seven charges tied to the April 11 wreck. He is charged with three counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and four counts of vehicular assault.
His previously set bond of $500,000 remains in place. Court records show a final pretrial hearing is scheduled for June 1, and trial is currently set to begin June 23.
Charges Stem From Deadly Nine-Vehicle Crash
The charges stem from a fatal multi-vehicle crash that happened around 6:27 p.m. on April 11 on Interstate 71 near the U.S. 36/State Route 37 interchange in Delaware County.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ngom was driving a 2006 Freightliner semi-truck and trailer northbound when he failed to stop as he approached backed-up traffic. Investigators said the semi was following too closely to the vehicle ahead and struck traffic from behind, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving nine vehicles total.
Three people riding in a Chevrolet Silverado were killed in the crash: 37-year-old Luke Soposki, 36-year-old Lynnea Soposki, and their 1-year-old son, Logan. All three were from Ashley, Ohio.
Three other people were hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Witness Described Flames and Chaos
A driver who witnessed the crash said the scene unfolded in a matter of seconds.
“I saw the semi on the other side going northbound. Running into vehicles and coming towards the median right to my left. And immediately flames were shooting into the air. It was one of those moments where it’s like slow motion, and you’re thinking, ‘Am I seeing what I’m seeing?’ It was so wild,” witness Carissa Shaw said.
She also described people rushing toward one of the damaged vehicles.
“People ran over to a red vehicle that was right to my left, and tried to help, but the whole driver’s side was mangled,” Shaw said.
Driver Holds Ohio CDL, Prior Crash Noted in Records
Records show Ngom holds a valid Ohio commercial driver’s license. Reports also note he has received several traffic citations since 2007.
He was also involved in a 2024 crash in which a piece of equipment reportedly fell from his truck and struck a vehicle behind him. That crash report noted he was operating an “unsafe vehicle.”
Construction Zone Area Under Review
The area where the crash occurred is under construction as part of the Sunbury Parkway interchange project. The Ohio Department of Transportation said the crash investigation is expected to provide insight into what role, if any, the construction zone may have played.
In addition to the highway patrol, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Sunbury Police Department, Genoa Township Police Department, Delaware County EMS, Delaware County Coroner’s Office, Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office, BST&G Fire Department, and the Ohio Department of Transportation all responded to the scene.
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HAYWOOD COUNTY, TENNESSEE — A routine traffic stop on Interstate 40 in West Tennessee led to a major drug seizure early April 21 after agents found fentanyl and xylazine hidden inside a secret compartment in a tractor-trailer hauling freight from California to Knoxville.
Agents with the West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force said the stop happened during the early morning hours on I-40 in Haywood County after a tractor-trailer was observed traveling eastbound “without due regard.”
Traffic Stop Led to K-9 Alert and Search
After the stop was initiated, agents said they quickly developed reasonable suspicion and deployed Canine Pongo.
Pongo alerted to the odor of narcotics coming from the contents of the trailer, giving agents probable cause to search the load.
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During that search, agents said they located a secret compartment within the cargo. Inside, they found about 16 pounds of material that field tested positive for fentanyl, along with a 50-milliliter bottle labeled as Mexican-manufactured xylazine.
Officials said xylazine, also known as “Tranq,” is a veterinary horse tranquilizer that is commonly mixed with fentanyl and also abused on its own. Authorities said the drug is naloxone-resistant and is a common contributor to overdose deaths in Tennessee.
Load Was Bound for Knoxville
Investigators said the truck was hauling freight from Compton, California, to a location in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The driver was identified at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The task force said agents were able to rule out any involvement by the driver.
Authorities estimated the wholesale value of the seized drugs at about $80,000, with a street value approaching $500,000.
Investigation Continues
The case remains under investigation. Agents said forensic examinations are being conducted on packaging and electronics recovered from the scene.
D.A. Steve Mulroy, one of three board members overseeing the task force, called fentanyl and xylazine “among the deadliest of poisons being trafficked today.”
“Congrats to the DTF agents, especially our new recruit Pongo, who definitely deserves a treat,” Mulroy said.
Task Force Director Johnie Carter also praised the operation.
“I’d like to commend all involved Agents on a job well done in getting this fentanyl and Xylazine off the streets of Tennessee, making it a safer place to live, work and raise a family,” Carter said. “Furthermore, I would like to extend my kudos to Canine Pongo and his handler on making their first seizure as a team. I am proud of their teamwork and am looking forward to what’s to come.”
Officials said Pongo is a 1-and-a-half-year-old mixed breed, half German shepherd and half Belgian Malinois, and had been assigned to the task force just two weeks before making the seizure.
The West Tennessee Drug Task Force operates through an agreement between the district attorneys general for the 28th, 29th, and 30th Judicial Districts. Any state charges tied to the case will be prosecuted by the Office of the District Attorney General for the 28th Judicial District, Frederick Agee.
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BRADENTON, FLORIDA — The family of a truck driver killed in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 75 in Manatee County says they are devastated by the loss of a 34-year-old father, business owner, and grandfather figure to a large family circle, as new details continue to emerge about the deadly wreck and the arrest that followed.
Stavan Albert Facey, also identified by loved ones as Stavan “Owen” Facey, was killed Monday morning after a crash on I-75 southbound just south of State Road 64. Florida Highway Patrol said Facey was driving his semi-truck when a Ford Mustang, driven by 18-year-old Jonathan Matos Morales, was weaving through traffic and struck a Chevy Trailblazer. Troopers said that impact sent the SUV into the path of Facey’s semi tractor-trailer.
Facey died at the scene.
Family Says He Tried to Save the Truck
According to his mother, Judy Thomas, Facey had been on the road for less than an hour and was working alongside his cousin in the trucking business they owned together when the crash happened.
Thomas described what she was told about Facey’s final moments behind the wheel.
“He tried to save the vehicle, and he flipped right over. When he flipped over [his cousin] called his name and no answer, he called his phone and no answer,” Thomas said.
She also spoke about the pain of losing her son.
“Part of my life is gone,” she said.
In another statement, she said, “He was my hand, my foot, my life, everything. I feel like I am broken.”
Family members said Facey leaves behind four children. Reports also said he was a father of four and a business owner. According to an online fundraiser, Facey’s partner, Kimberly Johnson, said the couple shared two children under the age of 3.
Johnson described his death as an “unimaginable loss.”
“I am doing everything I can to stay strong for my babies, but the emotional and financial weight of this loss has been overwhelming,” Johnson wrote. “Between daily living expenses, childcare, and now planning his funeral.”
Mustang Driver Accused of Causing Crash, Then Fleeing
Florida Highway Patrol said the crash began when the Mustang moved from the left lane into the center lane and collided with the Chevy Trailblazer. The SUV was then pushed into the right lane and into the path of Facey’s semi.
The semi-truck overturned across the roadway. Dashboard camera video released by Florida Highway Patrol appeared to show the Mustang driver leaving the scene after the crash.
The driver of the Trailblazer, identified as a 63-year-old man from Palmetto in earlier reporting, suffered minor injuries.
Troopers later identified the suspect as Jonathan Matos Morales, 18, of Cocoa. He was described in reports as a catcher in the Atlanta Braves minor league system.
Braves Helped Investigators Locate Vehicle
According to Florida Highway Patrol, the Atlanta Braves organization contacted authorities after discovering a vehicle matching the one sought in the crash investigation on their property.
Trooper Ken Watson described how that unfolded.
“The Atlanta Braves organization contacted the Florida highway patrol advising they may have found that vehicle within their complex. Advising they felt 99.9% sure that they had the vehicle,” Watson said. “We immediately dispatched troopers to the scene, made contact with the Braves legal staff, and we were able to establish that was in fact the vehicle we were looking for, and then promptly able to make an arrest of our suspected driver.”
The Braves issued a statement after the arrest.
“We are aware that a player who was formerly in our minor league system is under investigation related to a fatal accident that occurred yesterday in Manatee County. Our organization is cooperating fully with authorities and will not have any further comment at this time. Our condolences go to the loved ones of all who were involved.”
Family Questions Bond Decision
Reports said Matos Morales was given a $100,000 bond on each charge. Facey’s family said that decision added to their pain.
“He goes to court and they give him bail, I can’t wrap my head around that,” the victim’s mother said.
The crash remains under investigation.
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun held a ceremonial signing Monday for Indiana’s new trucking law, praising the measure after the state revoked nearly 1,800 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses earlier this month.
Indiana House Enrolled Act 1200 took effect April 1 and has already reshaped enforcement tied to non-domiciled CDLs in the state. Officials said the law tightens licensing standards, adds new penalties for fraud, and increases consequences for companies that hire undocumented individuals to operate commercial vehicles.
State Says Law Is About Safety and Accountability
Braun appeared with lawmakers and trucking industry supporters during the April 20 ceremonial signing and said the law is intended to strengthen highway safety and accountability.
“Illegal aliens must never receive a CDL,” Braun said. “Indiana is taking decisive action to make sure this never happens.”
He also said the law creates new penalties aimed at non-licensed drivers and the companies that employ them.
One of the biggest changes under the law is that CDL testing is now effectively English-only, with drivers required to show sufficient ability to read, speak, and understand English. The measure also makes presenting false records to obtain a CDL, or lacking proper documentation while holding one, a felony.
Businesses found hiring undocumented immigrants as truck drivers can face fines of up to $50,000.
Nearly 1,800 Licenses Revoked
State officials said Indiana revoked about 1,790 non-domiciled CDLs after the law took effect, dropping the number of current non-domiciled CDL holders in the state into the single digits. The number still active is believed to be fewer than 10.
According to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, the state has also paused issuing non-domiciled CDLs for now. Officials said issuance is expected to resume once staff training on the new standards is completed.
The state’s action followed a federal rule change last fall that narrowed which immigrants can qualify for non-domiciled CDLs. After that rule change, federal regulators notified 24 states, including Indiana, that non-domiciled CDLs had been issued incorrectly.
Debate Continues Over Safety and Workforce Impact
Supporters of the law said the measure addresses safety concerns on the highway. Todd Spencer of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers’ Association pushed back on claims that the law will worsen a driver shortage.
“Every year, over 400,000 new people become licensed truck drivers — over 400,000 — and that is an astronomical number of people that would like to be in this industry,” Spencer said.
Spencer said highway safety is a bigger issue for truck drivers than anyone else because they spend most of their time on the road.
At the same time, immigrant rights advocates have warned the law could lead to profiling and discrimination against foreign-born drivers. Workforce advocates have also raised concerns that reducing the driver pool could disrupt supply chains.
While some immigrant drivers have been involved in fatal crashes, including crashes in Indiana, officials acknowledged there are currently no hard statistics showing immigrant drivers are more dangerous than U.S. citizen drivers. The federal government has said it does not track safety statistics by immigration status or by type of commercial license.
Spencer said that lack of data needs to be addressed through improved collection and analysis.
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MIFFLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA — New details have been released in the fatal tractor-trailer crash into Laurel Creek Reservoir, with the Mifflin County Coroner saying the driver likely suffered a heart-related medical emergency before the wreck, and county officials now saying taxpayers are not expected to cover most of the recovery costs.
Steven Larrabee, 72, of Lancaster County, was identified as the driver killed in the crash. Officials said the tractor-trailer was hauling popcorn snacks when it went off Route 322 and into the reservoir early Friday morning.
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Cause of Death Determined
In a statement released Tuesday, the coroner said Larrabee most likely suffered a heart-related medical emergency before the crash, causing him to lose control of the tractor-trailer.
The cause of death was determined to be multiple blunt force trauma injuries from the crash. The manner of death was ruled accidental. Officials also said drowning was not a factor.
Police said the truck failed to make a right-hand curve, struck the center concrete barrier, went through a guiderail, continued about 150 feet along a gravel road, then went over an embankment and into Laurel Creek Reservoir.
State police said the tractor portion of the vehicle was fully submerged in the creek, while the trailer was partially submerged.
Recovery Costs Expected to Be Covered by Insurance
After the crash, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a do-not-drink advisory for water from the Laurel Dam and Reservoir. That advisory has since been lifted.
Craig Bubb, executive director of the Mifflin County Water Authority, said costs tied to the recovery operation are expected to be submitted through an insurance claim against the trucking company.
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Crews from multiple agencies spent nearly nine hours working to recover Larrabee and the vehicle from the scene, according to City Hook & Ladder #14 in Lewistown.
Bubb said Eagle Towing, the engineering firm involved in the overnight response, and others who assisted at the scene all incurred costs during the recovery effort.
County officials said S & G Larrabee Trucking’s insurance has been billed, and the only direct county expense is expected to be overtime for employees who worked overnight at the crash scene.
Community Water Response
The crash also triggered a Do Not Drink the Water Notice for customers served by the Mifflin County Municipal Authority over the weekend. That notice was lifted Sunday evening.
During the advisory, free bottled water and gallon containers were distributed to affected residents.
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Officials said Walmart covered the cost of eight tractor-trailers of water after a connection was made through Mifflin County emergency management. County Commissioner Kevin Kodish said other vendors also contributed smaller amounts, while first responders played a major role in distribution.
Kodish said the community came together to help neighbors across the affected area.
The Mifflin County Water Authority is asking customers to update their phone numbers to ensure they receive future emergency alerts by contacting MCMA@miflincountyh2o.com.
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CLOVERDALE, INDIANA — Indiana State Police seized hundreds of pounds of suspected cocaine from a semi-truck this week after a traffic stop on Interstate 70 in Putnam County.
The stop took place Monday, April 20, 2026, on eastbound I-70 at mile marker 37 near Cloverdale. Police said an Indiana State Police Criminal Interdiction Trooper pulled over the commercial vehicle for speeding.
Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Seizure
During the stop, troopers identified what police described as multiple criminal indicators involving the driver, 27-year-old Harmandeep Singh of Bakersfield, California.
According to ISP, the driver gave consent for troopers to search the tractor and trailer. During that search, officers found several duffle bags and cardboard boxes in the rear of the trailer containing approximately 392 pounds, or 178 kilograms, of suspected cocaine.
Police estimated the street value of the seized narcotics at about $9 million.
Driver Booked Into Jail
Singh was taken into custody and booked into the Putnam County Jail. Police said he is being held on a $30,000 cash bond.
He was preliminarily charged with dealing a narcotic drug, a Level 2 felony, and possession of a narcotic drug, a Level 3 felony. Final charges will be determined by the Putnam County Prosecutor.
ISP Highlights Ongoing Interdiction Efforts
Indiana State Police said drug interdiction remains a major enforcement priority in 2026. The agency said its full-time Interdiction Unit, operating within the Drug Enforcement Section, focuses on criminal interdiction along major highways in an effort to disrupt the movement of illegal drugs and other contraband before they reach Indiana communities.
Police noted that all suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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GOSHEN, NEW YORK — A commercial vehicle was impounded in the Town of Goshen after police said an extensive traffic stop and safety inspection uncovered dangerous and illegal equipment violations.
According to the Town of Goshen Police Department, the stop involved a commercial driver with no ties to the town who was passing through the area when officers initiated the inspection.
Vehicle Impounded After Safety Inspection
Police said the driver was operating what they described as an illegal and dangerous commercial vehicle. During the stop, officers conducted a detailed safety inspection that resulted in a large number of tickets being issued.
The department said the stack of citations was so long it stretched roughly 20 feet. Police also said the driver gave officers a hard time throughout the stop.
Following the inspection, the commercial vehicle was impounded. Authorities said the enforcement action was taken to reinforce that roadway safety violations will not be treated lightly.
Police stated that the driver will be expected to answer the citations in court.
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