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Toyota recalls 250,000 trucks due to oil leaks.

Posted on: May 5, 2017. Category: Product Liability

The well-known auto manufacturer, Toyota, has recalled 250,000 Tacoma pickup trucks worldwide due to a potential oil leak hazard. The recall involves the 2016 and 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle can potentially leak oil causing damage to the rear differential. The risks associated with this defect are noise, reduced propulsion and even loss of control of the vehicle. Toyota said it will replace necessary parts...

Man dies in bucket truck accident in Wayne Township.

Posted on: May 2, 2017. Category: Truck Accidents

A utility worker for First Energy has died after he fell from a bucket truck. The man was working on power lines in Wayne Township in the 300 block of Dutch Ridge Road. The victim was roughly 30 feet in the air in a bucket when his truck became unstable and tipped over. The man died from the fall. He was 54 years old and from New Castle. Pennsylvania State Police are investing the accident to see why the bucket truck...

One Man is Dead after Driver Runs Red Light

Posted on: April 28, 2017. Category: Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents

A man has died after he was crashed into by a driver who ran a red light. The accident occurred round 7:30 p.m. on Route 30 near Greensburg Thursday night. A man was attempting to make a left turn onto Route 30 from Lewis Road when a Volkswagen ran a red light and crashed into him. The impact tore off the back of the victim’s car which then struck a vehicle that was sitting at the red light. The two people in that...

Frito-Lay Recalls Jalapeño Chips

Posted on: April 27, 2017. Category: Product Liability

Popular chip manufacturer Frito-Lay is recalling their Lay’s Kettle Cooked Jalapeño Chips and Miss Vickie’s Jalapeño Chips. The chips are being recalled after Frito-Lay was informed that the jalapeño powder they use was recalled due to a potential salmonella risk. No reports have been made so far that indicate there was indeed salmonella bacteria in the seasoning. Frito-Lay is voluntarily...

Armstrong County crash leaves one dead and several injured.

Posted on: April 21, 2017. Category: Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Serious Injuries

The accident occurred round 12:30 a.m. on State Route 422, in Plumcreek Township. Two vehicles, a Jeep and a Ford, were traveling west on Route 422 when the Ford began to slow down to make a left turn. The Jeep failed to slow down and crashed into the back of the Ford. This caused the Ford to veer off into the eastbound lane where it struck another vehicle. An investigation is ongoing.

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