2 dead in East Brunswick car accident

  EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- A horrific crash killed a husband and wife as they left a synagogue in New Jersey.

It happened at Dunham's Corner Road and Hardenburg Lane in East Brunswick just before 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Members of the synagogue tell Eyewitness News that the victims had just left their Sabbath service and were walking with their 27-year-old son and another couple, when a car jumped the curb and crashed into them.

The husband's legs were severed, and the wife's body was tossed into the bushes.

Several neighbors claim the driver was speeding and trying to cut a right turn before the light turned red when the car jumped the curb - killing the victim's on the sidewalk and taking down a utility pole.

The victim's son and the second couple were taken to the hospital along with the driver.

The driver has not been charged.

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2 dead in accident on LIE

  Eyewitness NewsMASPETH (WABC) -- Two people are dead following a bad accident on the Long Island Expressway in Queens.

A taxi and a Porsche collided right near the Maurice Avenue exit just after midnight.

The damaged cab was then hit by a garbage truck.

A 52 year old man and a 59 year old woman in the taxi were killed.

An 11 year old boy is hospitalized in stable condition with broken ribs.

The westbound lanes of the expressway were re-opened at 4:30 this morning.

No charges were filed.

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School bus accident in Massapequa

NewsCopter 7 over a school bus accident in Massapequa, Long Island on Friday, December 9, 2011. (WABC Photo)

  Eyewitness NewsMASSAPEQUA (WABC) -- A school bus and car collided in Massapequa this morning.

The force of the crash, at the intersection of Merrick Road and Park Boulevard, flipped the car onto its side just after 7:30 a.m.

Two people in that vehicle were being treated.

Students were on the school bus, but none sustained serious injuries.

They were being transferred to another bus. They will be evaluated.

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13 hurt in bounce house accident on LI

  Eyewitness NewsOCEANSIDE (WABC) -- Bounce houses blew away in the wind in Oceanside, injuring thirteen people outside a school.

The incident happened where the Oceanside United Soccer Club was hosting a soccer tournament at Oceanside School 9 on Alice Avenue.

The three inflatable bounce houses were provided as entertainment. While several of the children were playing inside, a heavy gust of wind blew across the field, raising them off the ground and sending them airborne.

"It was the craziest thing you ever saw," parent Vinny Garone said. "The next inflatable that two of my kids were in started bouncing and sliding. I tried to catch it, and it just flattened me."

Neighborhood residents and some of the players watched as the frightening accident unfolded.

"We were on the field when we saw it," witness Marcus Unger said. "We heard people screaming and we turned around, and the big bouncy house was flying around. And all these people were running away, scared. It looked like there were a lot of people hurt."

The bouncers then continued rolling after landing, striking several people on the ground.

In all, 13 people were hurt, as well as two people on the ground. None of the injuries was serious, but parents say the party was certainly spoiled.

"It's a big shame that it worked out this way, because the children really do enjoy it," parent Carol Cola said. "And it's the last game, it's a chance to tell you coaches how great they were, to tell your kids how great they played. It's a beautiful day, and it just got destroyed."

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How To Find A Good New York Auto Accident Lawyer

New York is a very busy city and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) every 10 seconds someone in the USA is involved in an auto accident. The traffic and congestion causes so many accidents that the services of a New York Auto Accident Lawyer is required. In New York City accidents can happen for various reasons. If driver is not careful or under the influence alcohol or banned drugs, if the weather conditions are unclear or vehicle parts are faulty etc, are some of the common ones. Often it is not just the driver who is a victim in the accident but also those standing by. An auto accident lawyer looks after the claims and compensation for human life as well as destruction of property. Those auto accident lawyers who operate in this city and specialize with regards to the laws and regulations of this place are referred to as New York Auto Accident Lawyers.

In New York, the law stipulates that in case of accidents both the operator of the at-fault vehicle and the owner of that vehicle is responsible for compensation to the injured. Also all medical bills and compensation for lost wages are to be paid by the insurance company if your car is not at fault.

When does a New York Auto Accident Lawyer come into the picture? Usually in an accident, claims have to be filled in within 30 days from date of the accident in order to get full benefits. Many a time your insurance agency may not tell you about it. If there is personal injury you must also file a personal injury claim to recover your costs.

In event of the above, when you face a dead end or a very difficult time recovering what is rightly yours, you need to take on the services of a New York Auto Accident Lawyer. The New York Auto Accident Lawyer will file a lawsuit in your favor; he will also represent you in all matters relating to that auto accident. The New York Auto Accident Lawyer will advise you on your rights and procedures to settle your claims with maximum benefit to you.

As per the laws of the State of New York, the driver of the vehicle is responsible to drive carefully and not cause an accident. If the driver causes an accident due to his negligence he is liable to pay for the damage and injuries of all the victims. Here is where the New York Auto Accident Lawyer steps in. It is often difficult to claim compensation and it requires the intervention of the New York Auto Accident Lawyer to get the same.

On the other hand you can employ the expert services of a New York Auto Accident Lawyer if you have caused the accident but wish to contest the claims. An experienced New York Auto Accident Lawyer will look at finding out if it really was your fault that causes the accident. The lawyer will contact witnesses, search police reports and look at traffic laws to turn the tide in your favor. The New York Auto Accident Lawyer will also determine if the accident was caused by a defect in your vehicle. In such a case a product liability lawsuit can be filed against the automobile manufacturer or supplier for compensation.

In cases where the New York Auto Accident Lawyer gives evidence that accident is caused by improper repair, the mechanic will be held responsible.

If the New York Auto Accident Lawyer clearly proves that the accident was caused due to improper road lighting, malfunctioning traffic signals, poor construction and maintenance of roads, wrongly placed trees or poles etc and such civil issues, then the government entities responsible for the same can be brought to court. In such extreme situations your New York Auto Accident Lawyer has to be experienced enough to deal with the government machinery.

Whatever the case, it is always advisable to engage the services of a New York Auto Accident Lawyer who will preserve evidence, skillfully investigate the accident, have you checked by a medical expert for injuries and provide an assessment of the case. You can have your peace of mind while your case is handled by the expert New York Auto Accident Lawyer for you.

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Woman's cause of death changed from accident to homicide

  Eyewitness NewsJERSEY CITY (WABC) -- The death of a Jersey City woman who appeared to have died from a fall in front of her home has now been ruled a homicide.

Two people are charged with felony murder and a third person is being sought.

Judith Bobrow, 66, was found on the evening of October 11, 2010 lying face down in front of the porch of her home at 191 Union Street in Jersey City.

She was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. The medical examiner ruled her death accidental.

During the course of a separate, unrelated homicide investigation, the victim's debit card was found in possession of 20-year-old Antonio Nash-Johnson, the third suspect who is still on the loose.

As a result, Bobrow's case was reopened, and information led investigators to the two suspects. Donte Carlisle and Kenneth Miller were interviewed and, according to the complaint, made statements implicating each other in the robbery.

The new information was given to the medical examiner and Bobrow's death was changed to a homicide.

She died of blunt force trauma to the chest and abdomen, according to the medical examiner's officer. It's believed she was knocked to the ground, held down and assaulted and that's what caused her death.

The prosecutor says that based on the position of the victim's body in relation to the front stairs and the way she was found, her injuries could have been consistent with a fall. There were no witnesses to the assault.

Carlisle and Miller, already in custody on unrelated charges, now face felony murder charges.

Antonio Nash-Johnson of Forest Avenue in Jersey City is being sought in connection with her robbery and death.

Anyone with information on Bobrow's death is asked to call the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office's Homicide Squad at (201) 915-1345.

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Third accident off Queensboro Bridge

Web produced by Dan Hosea, Eyewitness NewsQUEENS (WABC) -- Another car has flown off of a Queensboro Bridge off-ramp.

It was the third high-speed crash in six weeks.

And the only thing that surprised anybody was that this time no one was killed, the driver suffered minor injuries.

Matt Hyde has a dental office just across the street.

"I'm worried for anybody walking down the street," Hyde said.

It happened at about 5:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The driver lost control, flipped-over a parked livery car and landed on a cement barrier set-up to protect pedestrians after the last two crashes.

Last month, a passenger was killed.

Eight days before that, a pedestrian was killed; mowed down moments after stepping off the 7 train.

When the car slammed into a hair salon, the impact was captured on surveillance video.

All three crashes happened at the same time of day in exactly the same place.

The queens off-ramp from the lower roadway of the 59th Street Bridge where a construction project forces traffic to merge.

Police say all three drivers were on the outer lane where the speed limit is 30 miles per hour.

After the last crash, the off-ramp speed was reduced to 20 miles per hour and pavement strips were added to warn drivers.

But critics say it's not enough.

The Department of Transportation issued a statement that says in part:

"Today's incident remains under investigation by the NYPD, but preliminary reports suggest excessive speed appears to be the dominant factor, as it was in the previous crashes when the vehicles struck the guardrail prior to the turn and at least one arrest was made. Once the NYPD completes its investigation, DOT will conduct its own review to determine whether further changes at this location can improve safety. The geometry of the off-ramp to Queens Plaza South from the bridge's outer roadway, where these incidents occurred and which thousands of vehicles pass safely each day, has not changed since 2007, and this ramp was the same then as it is today. The changes made in 2007 did not significantly alter what was there previously. The construction project currently in progress is further east along Queens Plaza South and is not on the outer roadway off-ramp."

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