Veteran ran into other veterans...in patrol car he crashed into

CHP vehicle rammed; catches fire during high-speed chase

KTVL News 10
by Brian Schnee
June 28th 2019

"Deputy Stewart established rapport with the man by pointing to a miniature Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB) he is authorized to wear on his Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) uniform and he related to Mr. Devivo that he too was a combat veteran," Siskiyou County Sheriff Jon Lopey told News 10. "Mr. Devivo surrendered to Deputy Stewart and was no longer resistant to on-scene CHP or SCSO personnel. 

Near HORNBROOK, Calif. — A male who had been driving over 130 miles per hour on Interstate 5 in Northern California was taken into custody by law enforcement on Friday afternoon after ramming his vehicle into a CHP patrol vehicle.

According to California Highway Patrol, around 12:30 p.m., officers were advised of a possible reckless vehicle driven by a United States Military Veteran, northbound on I-5 at a high rate of speed and possibly experiencing a mental health crisis.

The driver of the vehicle, 28-year-old Jesse Michael Devivo exceeded 130 mph with an officer in pursuit. According to CHP, Devivo made a U-turn on I-5 just north of the Henley Hornbrook and Copco Road overpass. Devivo was now facing the opposite direction and accelerated towards the northbound lanes. When a CHP officer attempted to block the suspect from re-entering the northbound lanes, Devivo rammed into the CHP patrol car causing it to catch fire. A witness helped extinguish the fire.

Deputy Stewart is a combat infantry veteran and former Army Paratrooper. He served with the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. Rob’s partner at the time was Deputy Michael Johnson, a retired U.S. Navy Chief and former Navy diver."

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New Smyrna Beach Officer and Veteran Killed in Car Crash

Off-duty New Smyrna Beach police officer killed in crash

WESH 2 News

November 2, 2017

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — An off-duty New Smyrna Beach police officer was killed Thursday morning after his car went off the road, rolled over and struck a tree. The Florida Highway Patrol said Josh Calverley, 29, was traveling northbound on U.S. 1 around 1:45 a.m. when he veered off the road and into the median. 

Troopers said he overcorrected, rolled over and hit a tree. Calverley, who lives in South Daytona, was an officer for the New Smyrna Beach Police Department and a U.S. Army veteran. 

He would have been with department for two years in December. Calverley was in his personal vehicle at the time of the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Marine from New York Saved Three Lives From Burning Car

Marine rescues three victims from fiery crash
San Diego Union Tribune
By Lyndsay Winkley
Jan. 10, 2016

A 21-year-old Marine pulled three people from two cars that wrecked on Miramar Road near Kearny Villa Road. — San Diego News Video

MIRAMAR — A Marine on his way back to base after a workout saved three people from a fiery crash in Miramar Saturday night.

Patrick Sammon was walking back to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar from the L.A. Fitness on Miramar Road when he saw two cars collide near Kearny Villa Road at about 10:30 p.m. One of the vehicles caught fire, and the 21-year-old ran over to help, authorities said.

He first pulled the victim from the flaming vehicle, then went to help two other victims, said San Diego fire Battalion Chief David Gerboth.
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Fort Bragg "Captain America" Soldier Rescued Crash Victims

Bragg soldier pulls three from fiery wreckage after Chatham crash 
WRAL News
May 19, 2015

"I took an oath to help serve the United States, foreign and domestic, so when I was there, I realized that I was the only one there at the time who could help.

CARY, N.C. — A Fort Bragg soldier is being hailed as a hero for rescuing three people after a weekend collision in eastern Chatham County.

A car and an SUV collided on O'Kelly Chapel Road near Cary on Sunday afternoon when, according to the State Highway Patrol, the SUV driver tried to pass another vehicle. "I heard the giant explosion. It sounded bad.

I got on 911 immediately without even seeing it," said John Spurrell, who was working in his backyard at the time. By the time Spurrell ran to the road, he saw the front of the car smashed in and flames erupting from the SUV, which was on its side.

He also saw a man in a Captain America T-shirt running into the fire to drag the SUV driver to safety. Army Capt. Steve Voglezon was off duty and on his way to a shopping mall when he came upon the crash. 

Even though he has only basic first aid training, the missile defense officer said his instincts kicked in as he pulled the driver out by his belt and, together with three other people, carried him away from the wreckage. read more here

Camp Lejeune Marines Save Man From Burning Car

Camp Lejeune Marines pull man from burning vehicle
WCTI News
By Katy Harris
Sep 12 2014

SNEADS FERRY, ONSLOW COUNTY
Two Camp Lejeune Marines pulled a man from his burning SUV after the victim was involved in a three-vehicle crash at the top of a bridge.

Cpl. David Qualls, 22, and Cpl. Nathan Bryson, 21, were leaving Camp Lejeune Friday morning when they pulled up to a traffic jam on the Highway 172 bridge.

They said they heard people yelling for fire extinguishers. That was when they realized a car was on fire at the top of the bridge. The Marines ran toward the top of the bridge and saw a three-car crash.

Inside the burning vehicle was 54-year-old Larry Flesher, a Camp Lejeune contractor from New Hanover County, according to Camp Lejeune spokesman Nat Fahy.

A Highway Patrol trooper said Flesher was headed north across the bridge toward Camp Lejeune when he crossed the center line and struck a vehicle. A third vehicle heading north across the bridge toward Camp Lejeune was also involved.
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Florida Marine Shot After Trying to Help Strangers

Military veteran shot in the face when helping others
First Coast News
Michelle Quesada
April 14, 2014

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A local military veteran is recovering from a gunshot wound to the face after he was shot while trying to help others.

Ralph Tackett, 49, spent hours in surgery Monday.

"They got the bullet out, he's got three plates in his jaw, three titanium plates and he's going to need more surgeries," said Sandy Tackett, the victim's wife.

According to a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office police report, Tackett heard a car crash outside his home on Fort Caroline Road Saturday morning. He got in his car to drive out and help when he saw the crashed Silver Pontiac Grand Prix and three men walking towards him, waiving him down.

"They asked him for a tire, he said 'a tire? I think you need more than a tire,'" said Richard Tackett, the victim's son.

The report states that's when one of the suspects shot him in the left lower jaw.

"They didn't ask for the car, didn't ask him to get out or anything they just shot him," said Sandy.
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Another Marine's car was stolen.

Firefighter handcuffed for protecting others after crash

Veteran Firefighter: CHP Cuffing Engineer at Scene Was "Shocking"
An 18-year veteran firefighter from a different department with the same job of driving the fire trucks reacts to the handcuffing of an engineer at a crash scene
NBC San Diego
By Dave Summers
Feb 6, 2014

The handcuffing a Chula Vista firefighter at an accident scene has prompted a strong reaction among other emergency personnel across the U.S., specifically one 18-year veteran firefighter.

A California Highway Patrol officer detained the firefighter at the crash scene along Interstate 805 near Telegraph Canyon Road Tuesday night.

A car had rolled through construction, injuring two people. Chula Vista Fire Engineer Jacob Gregoire was detained after refusing to move Fire Engine 52 which was protecting medics working the scene.

A Chula Vista firefighter ended up in handcuffs at the site of a car crash Tuesday night. The California Highway Patrol officer said the fire engine was blocking the road, but the firefighter said it was protecting the crash victims. CHP and Chula Vista Fire met for a discussion on Wednesday. NBC 7’s Omari Fleming has the outcome of that meeting.

The firefighter, who we'll call Allen, wished not to be identified to avoid retribution but was compelled to give his take on what happened to Gregoire.

“It is shocking that the safety of a citizen or those of us rendering aid would be put in jeopardy just to have a lane in the freeway open,” Allen said.

Over fire communications you here another firefighter reporting what was happening.
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Daytona race leaves fans injured after crash

Update February 24, 2013
From WESH2 News
28 Hurt in last lap crash at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. —At least 28 people were injured Saturday when large chunks of debris, including a tire, sailed into the grandstands when a car flew into the fence at Daytona International Speedway on a frightening last-lap accident in the second-tier Nationwide Series race.

Daytona Nationwide crash: Kyle Larson's frightening wreck sends car parts into stands
Jeff Owens Sporting News

Speed TV reported that 15 spectators were taken to local hospitals, with six being treated for trauma-like injuries.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A spectacular crash in the Nationwide Series race Saturday tore apart the catch fence and sent parts of Kyle Larson’s car, including the engine, flying into the grandstands at Daytona International Speedway.

Larson’s car was flipped upside-down into the fence during a frightening melee on the final lap.
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Dark Horse Marine's wife in coma after losing all limbs

Marine With Brain-Dead Quadruple Amputee Wife Upset Over ‘My Girl’s A Vegetable’ Cadence
BY PAUL ON JULY 25, 2012

Camp Pendleton, CA – Troops running and singing cadence is a familiar scene at bases across the world, but one Marine says the cadence really needs to end.

Corporal Jason Andreesen is assigned to the famed ‘Dark Horse’ battalion — 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines.

“Every morning I have to wake up, put on my silkies and glowbelt and think ‘Well, here we go again’,” says Andreesen.

His reluctance for physical training (PT) comes not from exertion, but from the cadences that his squad mates usually choose. One in particular is referred to as the “Vegetable Cadence.”

“I mean, I thought it was kind of funny back when I first heard it,” says Andreesen, “but that was before I met Sarah. She’s my dream girl.”

Sarah is Andreesen’s wife of three years — who miraculously survived a car crash last year despite losing all her arms and legs and putting her into a coma.

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Cherry Point Marine Pulls Man From Burning Truck

Cherry Point Marine Pulls Man From Burning Truck
By Jon Erickson
Anchor/Reporter
February 16, 2012

CRAVEN COUNTY -- A Cherry Point Marine pulled a man from a burning truck after the truck driver had crashed into a liquor store.

"The truck was completely on fire," LCpl. David Shouse said.

Shouse was first on the scene after 59-year-old Steven Early crashed his truck into the ABC store in Boiling Spring Lakes, near Wilmington, police said. The crash was Tuesday about 8:30 p.m., police said.
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Iraq veteran, Niagara Deputy loses both legs in car crash

Deputy loses both legs in crash of cruiser
Fellow officers saved his life

By Nancy A. Fischer
NEWS NIAGARA REPORTER

Updated: July 21, 2011, 6:38 AM

Niagara County Sheriff Deputy Allen Gerhardt, a decorated veteran who flew combat missions in Iraq, lost both of his legs when his cruiser crashed into a guardrail Monday night in Ransomville.

Gerhardt, 36, of Newfane, was listed in stable condition Wednesday after undergoing 5 1/2 hours of surgery Tuesday night.

The deputy’s family members say the quick action of officers who first arrived at the scene saved his life. As it turned out, both officers were members of the department’s emergency response team and both knew how to tie a tourniquet.

“I owe my husband’s life to them,” said Gerhardt’s wife, Tina. “They are 100 percent my heroes.”

“I can’t express our gratitude,” added his father, Steven A. “You can imagine how much blood you can lose with both your legs ripped off. If they hadn’t had tourniqueted him, I would have been making funeral arrangements right now.”
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Deputy loses both legs in crash of cruiser

Retired Marine lost job, then car crashed into his house

In Woonsocket: A shooting, a crash and a ready Marine
01:00 AM EDT on Saturday, July 16, 2011
By Tatiana Pina

Journal Staff Writer

WOONSOCKET — Sandra Gagnon was washing clothes in the basement of her Robinson Street home Thursday night, with her dog, Tuffy, when she heard a popping sound.

Must be firecrackers, she thought. But it was followed by a big boom that shook the house “like an earthquake.”

When Gagnon peered from the laundry area, she saw the couch — which had been against the wall — now in the middle of the basement family room. Standing atop the couch was a man she didn’t know. He was bleeding.

Gagnon, 36, said Friday that she thought somebody was trying to rob the house. The man on the couch told her he had been shot. She didn’t care.

She had no idea what was happening, and the preschool teacher was worried about her family.

“Get the [expletive] out,” she told him.

Upstairs, Bradley Gagnon, a retired Marine, had been watching television with the couple’s 8-year-old son. Their daughter, 13, was in another room.

The Gagnons had already been planning to move from their home, Sandy Gagnon said, partly because they are not happy with their neighborhood and partly because Brad had lost his most recent job as a facilities manager. The crash kind of iced it for them, Sandy Gagnon said.

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A shooting a crash and a ready Marine

Police: "Possessed" Man Attacks Cop After Crashing Into Hospital

Police: "Possessed" Man Attacks Cop After Crashing Into Hospital

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY

The Hartford Courant

September 5, 2009


SOUTHINGTON — - Saying he's the devil, a man who had just jumped out of a car he had driven into a hospital lobby early Friday attacked a local officer, police said.

The officer used a stun gun to get Matthew Dufresne under control. Dufresne, 31, of Bayberry Drive in Bristol, was charged with two counts of assault on a police officer, first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree criminal mischief and interfering with an officer, police said.

The bizarre chain of events started at about 2:30 a.m., when a security guard at the Hospital of Central Connecticut at Bradley Memorial on Meriden Avenue saw a car driving erratically through the parking lot, Sgt. Lowell DePalma said.
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Possessed Man Attacks Cop After Crashing Into Hospital

Shaquille O'Neal's wife hurt in car crash

Shaq's wife in Orlando car crash
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The wife of former Orlando Magic center Shaquille O'Neal was injured Tuesday when she was involved in a traffic accident in Orlando. Read more...

Vehicle crashes into Hanukkah celebration

Vehicle crashes into Hanukkah celebration

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14 people hospitalized after elderly man loses control of his vehicle

Vehicle crashed into a Long Island building holding a Hanukkah festival

Some of the injuries were severe, police said



(CNN) -- Fourteen people were hospitalized Thursday after an elderly man lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a Long Island building where a Hanukkah festival was under way, police told CNN.


Rescue workers at the scene after a car plowed into a storefront where a Hannukah celebration was taking place.

Some of the injuries were severe, Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Tanksley said. Police said the 78-year-old man's vehicle crashed into a Woodmere, New York, storefront where Chabad of Five Towns was holding its Hanukkah Wonderland event.

Police said the driver, who hit a parked car before going through the storefront, is among the injured. There were no details available for the others.

Hospitals in the vicinity reported receiving adults and children, including two children listed in serious condition.

The event included menorah- and dreidel-making activities for children, according to the Chabad of Five Towns Web site.

Heshey Jacob, president of the Hatzolah Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, said the vehicle went through a play tent in the front of the building where children were playing and into the back of the store. Watch footage of the accident site »

Thirteen victims were initially transported to hospitals, he said, including one medevaced to Nassau County Medical Center. Another child, traumatized by the accident, was taken to a hospital later.

Other than the driver, the injured range in age from 18 months to 40 years old, police said.
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Camp Lejeune Marine smashes car into home

BREAKING NEWS: Camp Lejeune Marine smashes car into home
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WNCT - Greenville,NC,USA
By Laura Vesco
Reporter
Published: December 15, 2008

A Camp Lejeune Marine is facing serious charges after he ran his vehicle into a home early this morning.

Jacksonville Police say 21 year old Steven Hazell was driving at least 70 miles per hour in a 25 miles per hour zone on Audubon Drive.

Hazell lost control of his 2006 Dodge Charger and ran off the road crashing into a home.

Police charged him with a DWI, careless and reckless driving, speeding and failure to reduce speed.

After Hazell was cited, Police say he was released to his command.

Hazell is with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, Weapons company.

Student wrecks car on snowy road, disappears

Maura Murray and William Rausch were college sweethearts and had just gotten engaged.

Student wrecks car on snowy road, disappears
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Maura Murray told her professors there had been a death in the family

There was no death, relatives say

Car was found crashed into a tree along snowy New Hampshire roadway

A $40,000 reward is offered. Tips? Call 603-271-2663

By Rupa Mikkilineni
Nancy Grace Producer
CNN

NEW YORK (CNN) -- Every weekend for more than four years, Fred Murray has walked the road where his daughter, Maura, vanished. Family, friends and volunteers help him look in the woods and mountains near Haverhill, New Hampshire, for clues to what happened to her.

Maura Murray, a 21-year-old nursing student at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, disappeared on a cold and snowy night in February 2004. She was last known to be driving from Massachusetts through New Hampshire. It is still unclear where she was heading in her black 1996 Saturn.

The car was found abandoned, its front end crashed against a tree. It apparently had skidded off a road at a sharp curve.

Shortly after the accident, a passing bus driver stopped and asked Murray if she needed help. She said no.

Ten minutes later, police arrived. Inside the crumpled Saturn, they found some of Murray's belongings -- school books, running gear, snack foods and alcohol -- police won't say what kind.

But Murray was gone, along with her car keys and a backpack she always carried.

There was nothing to hint she'd be motivated to run away, according to her fiancé, William Rausch, and her father, Fred Murray.
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MA State Trooper, hero killed in car crash

Hero trooper is killed in car crash
By Brian R. Ballou
Globe Staff / July 24, 2008
A state trooper honored two years ago for helping to pull a woman from a burning car died early yesterday morning in an off-duty car accident less than 2 miles from his Hingham home.

According to the State Police, Gregory K. Porter, 33, hit a tree at the intersection of Central and Emerald streets at 12:36 a.m. Porter was the only occupant of his 2000 Hyundai Elantra. He was rushed to South Shore Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Porter, a married father of two, worked out of the Norwell Barracks, about 10 miles from the accident scene.

David Procopio, a State Police spokesman, said Porter's last shift was from 11 p.m. Monday to 7 a.m Tuesday, and that at the time of the accident Porter was on the first of his two days off. Procopio said the accident is under investigation by the Hingham Police Department and State Police and that a toxicology exam will be performed as part of regular procedure.

Authorities said that there was no indication that alcohol was a factor in the accident and that it was not certain yesterday if Porter was wearing a seat belt.
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9-vehicle pileup leaves 2 dead, 12 injured in St. Louis

AP foreign
, Wednesday July 16 2008
TOWN AND COUNTRY, Mo. (AP) - A tractor-trailer apparently hit vehicles stuck in traffic on a St. Louis-area highway Tuesday, causing a pileup that killed two people and injured a dozen, authorities said.

Six of the injured were in critical condition after the nine-vehicle crash on U.S. 40, emergency responders said.

It appeared that the semi ran into about five vehicles sitting in backed-up traffic, said State Highway Patrol spokesman Sgt. Al Nothum.

``The driver just ran over the cars,'' he said, adding that no cause had been concretely determined.
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Drug bust goes bad; innocent woman killed

July 11, 2008
Drug bust goes bad; innocent woman killed

PINELLAS PARK -- A South Carolina mother was killed and four others were hospitalized in a police drug bust that went bad.

Officers with the Pinellas Park Police vice squad completed an undercover drug bust about 9 p.m. in a parking lot when the two male suspects involved in the drug buy sped away from a police maneuver attempting to block them in, said Capt. Sanfield Forseth. Police were unable to stop the car, a Chevrolet Monte Carlo, but did not chase it, Forseth said.

The Monte Carlo sped south on U.S. 19 and slammed into a Ford Taurus that was traveling on 70th Avenue North.

The driver of the Taurus, Nachenga E. Robinson, 32, of Florence, S.C., was killed. Her three children - Obadiah Y. Robinson, 11, I'on Robinson, 8, and Eric J. Robinson, 13, - and passenger Caroline Johnson, 51, were taken to area hospitals. Their conditions were not immediately available.
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