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“The Floor Started Shaking”: Canton Witnesses Describe 30-Foot Flames, Two Explosions, and Chaos After Semi-Truck and Wrong-Way Jeep Collide

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CANTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN — A semi-truck and a Jeep collided at Ford and Haggerty Roads Wednesday afternoon, triggering massive flames that injured nine people and shut down the intersection for hours. As of Wednesday evening, the scene remained active and cleanup was still ongoing.

Canton police confirmed nine injuries — five vehicle occupants and four officers who rushed in to help people trapped in burning wreckage. Thick plumes of smoke and flames filled the air. Video from the scene showed the full intensity of the fire.

What Witnesses Saw and Felt

Eyewitness Cameron Martin felt the explosion from nearby and spoke to local media about what he saw. “The floor started shaking, and we heard a really loud boom,” Martin said. “We all went outside and there were people lying in the street, the truck flames 30 feet high, and everyone was freaking out because it’s right in the middle of two gas stations. There were police officers saying, ‘Hey, you need to stop pumping gas right now, you need to evacuate.’ Everybody’s freaking out. There were six ambulances, five fire trucks, everyone’s just losing their minds. It’s a lot of chaos.”

Danica Dark, a bartender at the Bowery Grill and Pub directly across the street, also spoke to local media. Dark said the intersection has always been dangerous. Nothing prepared her for what she witnessed Wednesday. “It was huge, it was horrible, and then a second boom came and shook the building again, that’s when the big flames came,” Dark said. “Some of us cried. I mean, it was horrific to see that. Then there was a gentleman laying on the cement that they had brought out, and then a second gentleman also out there. We thought maybe someone passed away. So I called the owner and told him we should close early because something really bad happened.”

The Bowery Grill and Pub normally stays open until 10 p.m. After the crash, the owner closed early at 3 p.m. All intersections at Ford and Haggerty remain closed as cleanup continues.

Interviews courtesy of FOX 2 Detroit.

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Canadian Police Find Sandwich Bag Used as Fuel Cap Secured With Phone Charging Cable Among 172 Violations During One-Day Commercial Vehicle Inspection

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SOUTH BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Police conducted a one-day commercial vehicle inspection operation in South Burnaby on February 25, 2026. Officers found 172 violations, placed 35 vehicles out of service, and issued 117 tickets. One violation stood out: a driver had covered a missing fuel cap with a sandwich bag and secured it with a phone charging cable.

Officers ran the operation on Marine Way near Roseberry Avenue. Nine agencies took part.

The operation yielded:

• 67 inspections • 35 commercial vehicles placed out of service • 172 violations identified • 117 violation tickets issued

The CMV With The Most Violations

One dump truck pulling a flat deck trailer with a bobcat produced the most violations. The driver had replaced a missing fuel cap with a sandwich bag held on by a phone charging cable. A fuel tank held on by two non-rated straps — one damaged, one cutting into a broken housing — had lost its original mounting entirely. The truck also had a defective steering mechanism. The trailer had an inoperable emergency brake. Repeated overloading had bent the trailer’s axles and wheel housings.

Officers issued the driver six tickets totaling $1,215 in fines. They seized both license plates, towed both vehicles, and ordered them to a designated inspection facility.

“Unbelievably, all these violations, and more, were noted on one dump truck pulling a flat deck trailer with a bobcat,” RCMP said.

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What Inspectors Said

“There are many professional drivers and companies that follow road safety laws. This is clearly not one of them,” said Cst. Kevin Connolly, Burnaby RCMP’s Designated Commercial Vehicle Inspector. “This is not an accurate representation of every commercial vehicle on our roadways. It is, however, a good example of why we do these inspections.”

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Participating Agencies

Vancouver Police Department CVU, Delta Police Department CVU, New Westminster Police Department CVU, Coquitlam RCMP, Integrated Road Safety Unit, City of Coquitlam Bylaw CVU, Township of Langley Bylaw CVU, Burnaby Bylaws, and the Passenger Transportation Branch all took part in the operation.

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Arizona Troopers Find 33 Violations in 14 Inspections During Five-Hour Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Detail at McGuireville Rest Area — 2 Drivers and 4 Vehicles Out of Service

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MCGUIREVILLE, ARIZONA — The Arizona State Regulated Vehicle Squad and ADOT Enforcement and Compliance Division conducted 14 CMV inspections during a Commercial Vehicle Maximum Enforcement detail at the southbound McGuireville Rest Area on March 17, 2026, from 7 a.m. to noon.

The five-hour detail produced the following results:

• 14 Total CMV Inspections

• 33 Total DVER Violations

• 2 Drivers Placed Out of Service

• 2 Driver Out-of-Service Violations

• 4 Vehicles Placed Out of Service

• 5 Vehicle Out-of-Service Violations

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Alabama Man Who Told Police Trump Made Him Kill Veteran Female Truck Driver Convicted of Manslaughter — Jury Rejects Murder Charge After Finding He Was Drugged

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Charles Gipson convicted on a charge of manslaughter in the death of truck driver Christine Summers
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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — An Alabama jury convicted a Birmingham man on March 18, 2026, of manslaughter — not murder — in the brutal beating death of a veteran female truck driver on Interstate 59/20 in 2020. The jury found him guilty of the lesser charge after determining he was under the influence of drugs at the time of the killing.

Charles Levester Gipson, 44, had faced a murder charge in the death of Christine Summers, 53, a 30-year truck driving veteran from Tennessee. He pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect. The jury also convicted him of assaulting two police officers while in jail. Sentencing is scheduled for July 27, 2026.

What Happened That Morning

In the early hours of August 19, 2020, Summers was hauling freight for RTR Transportation on I-59/20 near mile marker 118 in the Birmingham area. She pulled off the interstate because she thought she might have hit a man in the roadway. She called her husband first, then hung up and dialed 911. Still on the phone with a dispatcher, she climbed out of her truck to investigate.

That’s when Gipson attacked the female truck driver. The 911 dispatcher heard Summers scream “get away from me!” before she suffered a fatal head injury. A fellow truck driver found her body around 3:20 a.m. About an hour later, Hueytown Police arrested Gipson after callers reported a nude man on the roadway. He told officers he had “killed a white lady” and claimed President Donald Trump made him do it.

Christine Summers
Christine Summers

Who Was Christine Summers?

Summers was more than a truck driver. She was a wife, mother, and grandmother who had spent 30 years behind the wheel. Her killing shocked the trucking community and those who knew her. She had been on the phone with her husband just moments before the attack.

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“They Fought Courageously”: Four Officers Run Into Burning Semi Wreckage to Save Victims After Wrong-Way Crash — Fire Hot Enough to Melt Traffic Lights Leaves 9 Injured

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CANTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN — A wrong-way crash on Ford Road near I-275 set off a chain reaction Wednesday afternoon. A semi-truck caught fire, hazardous material spilled across the road, and the flames burned hot enough to melt a traffic light. Nine people ended up in the hospital.

Just after 1 p.m., a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle collided violently at Ford and Haggerty Roads. Five crash victims needed immediate help. Four Canton Township police officers ran straight into the burning wreckage to pull them out. One officer suffered burns. Three more went to the hospital for smoke inhalation as a precaution. Remarkably, all nine are in stable but serious condition. None face life-threatening injuries.

As if the fire wasn’t enough, a fuel cell on the semi ruptured and dumped hazardous material onto the road. Nearby gas stations made an already dangerous scene even more complicated. Despite the chaos, crews contained the spill.

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Officers Run Into the Fire

“We had hazmat on the ground, and we have a gas station,” said Interim Police Chief Joseph Bialy. “And if you notice, the flames were so high that they melted the traffic control signals. They fought courageously to get these flames down. I give credit to our fire department and our regional partners.”

Bialy confirmed the spill is contained and the public faces no ongoing danger. “We believe the source came from one of the fuel cells on the truck,” he said. He also praised his officers. “Our women and men of the Canton Police Department absolutely acted with bravery and courage, making sure that everybody was as safe as they could be.”

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What a Nearby Witness Saw

Meanwhile, Andre Jasmund, a service technician at a Midas shop just a couple of doors from the intersection, heard a loud blast from inside the building. “I heard a loud noise, a loud pop — like a collision or a tire explosion,” Jasmund said. He stepped outside and spotted black smoke rising above nearby buildings. When he reached the corner, a vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. He left for lunch and returned to find crews still working the scene. “It looked like a car had impacted the truck, like it hit it right in the fuel tank,” he said. A firefighter on scene told him everyone involved was conscious. “It looks like a bad accident. But I think one of the firemen told me everyone was talking at the scene,” Jasmund said.

As a result of the crash, Ford Road near I-275 closed in both directions. Both exit ramps from I-275 to Ford Road shut down as well. The Michigan Department of Transportation confirmed the closures. Bialy said the intersection will likely stay closed for several more hours while hazmat crews finish cleanup and Wayne County repairs the melted traffic signals. “Our primary concern right now is making sure that we get all the hazmat cleaned up and maintain safety for everybody,” Bialy said.

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Front Tire Blowout Suspected After Semi Strikes Two Trucks and Crashes Into Tree Line on I-40 in Smith County, Tennessee

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CARTHAGE, TENNESSEE — A semi-truck suffered a possible right front tire blowout early Wednesday morning. It struck two other vehicles. Then it veered off Interstate 40 and plowed into the woods in Smith County. The crash ruptured the semi’s diesel tanks.

The Smith County Rescue Squad, Smith County EMS, and law enforcement arrived at approximately 4:02 a.m. They responded to westbound I-40 near mile marker 253. The semi left the interstate without using a marked exit. It crashed into the woods and came to rest upright near Grant Highway. Nobody got hurt. That includes the semi driver and the occupants of both other trucks. The diesel tanks ruptured at the scene.

The driver reported a possible right front tire blowout as the likely cause. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is now investigating.

“Thanks to our volunteers that responded to this early morning call,” the Smith County Rescue Squad said.

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California Trucker Cited After 14-Foot Metal Beam Extends From Load With No Warning Flags or Lights — CHP Says Officer Prevented Major Crash

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LOS BANOS, CALIFORNIA — A California Highway Patrol officer stopped a semi-truck in the Los Banos area after spotting a dangerous 14-foot metal beam extending from the load with no warning flags or lights — a violation troopers say could have caused a serious crash.

On March 18, 2026, CHP’s Los Banos Division shared the stop on social media to remind commercial drivers of their flagging requirements. “Appears ok, but closer look, this is very dangerous. No flags or warning lights. This metal beam extending 14 ft. could have caused serious injury,” CHP said. “Commercial CHP Officer stopped this tractor for load violation, which prevented a major crash.”

CHP officer stopped a semi-truck in the Los Banos area after spotting a dangerous 14-foot metal beam extending from the load with no warning flags or lights
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Federal regulations under 49 CFR 393.87 require any commercial motor vehicle hauling a load that extends more than 4 inches beyond the sides or more than 4 feet beyond the rear to mark those extremities with red or orange fluorescent warning flags.

No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

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Pennsylvania and New Jersey Team Up for Six-Week Aggressive Driving Crackdown Through April 26 — 300 Agencies Deployed

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HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania and New Jersey kicked off a joint aggressive driving enforcement wave on March 18, 2026. It runs through April 26. Police in both states will target speeding, distracted driving, tailgating, and careless lane changes.

Pennsylvania State Police will lead the charge alongside approximately 300 municipal agencies. Troopers will hit roads known for high concentrations of aggressive driving crashes. They will run traffic enforcement zones, saturation patrols, speed enforcement details, work zone enforcement, and multi-jurisdictional details. New Jersey State Police and local agencies will mirror the same approach across the Garden State.

PennDOT sent a clear message to aggressive drivers: “No matter where you drive, if you drive aggressively, you will be stopped by police.”

Both states will also team up for a one-day joint enforcement blitz on April 14.

Why It Matters

The numbers are alarming. In 2024, Pennsylvania recorded 5,897 aggressive driving crashes. Those crashes killed 106 people and seriously injured 405 more. Preliminary 2025 data shows aggressive driving fatalities are climbing — even as overall traffic deaths dropped.

PSP investigated approximately 77,000 crashes in 2025. That total included 485 fatal crashes and 8,166 distracted driving crashes.

What Officials Are Saying

“Reckless behavior behind the wheel has proven time and again to have deadly consequences,” said PSP Acting Commissioner Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens. “Slow down, stay alert, avoid distractions, and obey traffic laws. Together, we can make sure everyone gets home safely.”

New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Director Michael J. Rizol, Jr. tied the effort to the state’s broader safety mission. “The goal of this targeted enforcement is to decrease crashes caused by aggressive and distracted driving,” Rizol said. “New Jersey’s Goal Zero initiative fosters a shared commitment to zero deaths, zero injuries, and zero crashes on our roads.”

Highway Safety Network Executive Director Chris Lengle called the campaign about prevention, not punishment. “Every stop an officer makes is a chance to correct dangerous behavior before it destroys someone’s life,” Lengle said. “Slow down, stay patient, and share the road responsibly.”

What Counts as Aggressive Driving?

Pennsylvania law defines aggressive driving as two or more of the following behaviors: speeding, tailgating, running red lights or stop signs, making illegal U-turns, careless passing or lane changes, passing in a no-passing zone, driving too fast for conditions, sudden slowing or stopping, improper highway entrances or exits, or fleeing police.

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Semi Driver Appears in Court One Week After Fleeing Scene Where He Killed 50-Year Tow Truck Veteran

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DAVIESS COUNTY, KENTUCKY — The semi driver accused of striking and killing a veteran tow truck technician appeared before a judge Wednesday. The preliminary hearing fell exactly one week after the fatal crash on Interstate 165.

Suk Subba, 31, of Antioch, Tennessee, faces serious charges. They include second-degree manslaughter, first-degree wanton endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident involving serious injury or death, and failure to give right of way to an emergency vehicle. Officials also say Subba violated Kentucky’s Move Over Law at the time of the crash.

On March 11, 2026, David William Fischer, 71, of Owensboro, was working on the shoulder of southbound I-165. The location was near the Daviess-Ohio County line. Fischer stood outside his tow truck helping the driver of a disabled semi. A passing southbound semi then struck him. He died at the scene. The crash occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m.

Suk Subba

After hitting Fischer, Subba drove away. Deputies from the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Hartford Police Department tracked him down in Ohio County. They found him parked along a roadway, inspecting damage to his truck. Authorities detained Subba on the spot and secured the vehicle as evidence.

David Fischer

Fischer spent more than 50 years in the towing and recovery industry. His death shook the regional towing community. More than 100 tow trucks joined his funeral procession in his honor.

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Cheese Semi Driver Who Said He Was Following GPS Cited for Ignoring Over-Height Signs After Striking Glenridge Road Bridge — Same Bridge Hit Less Than Three Weeks Ago

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GLENVILLE, NEW YORK — A Maryland truck driver hauling cheese plowed into a railroad bridge on Glenridge Road Tuesday morning. He ignored posted over-height warning signs and blamed his GPS. It was the second time someone hit the same bridge in less than 30 days.

The crash hit at approximately 10:30 a.m. on March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day. Glenville Police responded to find that Juawan Valentino Johnson, 30, of Hyattsville, Maryland, had driven an 18-wheel tractor-trailer westbound on Glenridge Road and blown past multiple over-height warning signs. Johnson was heading from Clifton Park to the BelGioioso Cheese facility in Glenville when his truck slammed into the train overpass bridge.

The impact crushed the top of the tractor’s sleeper berth and destroyed the refrigeration unit. The truck carried approximately five pallets of cheese — none of it was damaged. Glenville Police confirmed no injuries were reported.

Johnson told Glenville Police his GPS sent him that way. Officers cited him for failing to obey a traffic control device, operating an over-height vehicle, and ignoring low bridge warnings. He faces Glenville Town Court at a later date. Crews temporarily closed Glenridge Road to tow the truck away.

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Second Strike on Same Bridge in Less Than Three Weeks

Tuesday’s crash marked the second hit on the Glenridge Road bridge in less than three weeks. On February 26, a Florida driver sheared the roof off his tractor-trailer at the same spot. Glenville Police said that driver also ignored the over-height warning signs.

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