Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino has been put on paid leave by Athletic Director Jeff Long after the police report regarding Petrino's motorcycle accident was released last Thursday. Details of the report reveal that Petrino was not in fact alone on his motorcycle at the time of the accident, but riding with 25-year-old Jessica Dorrell, an employee of the Arkansas Athletic department.

Petrino confessed he had concealed Dorrell's identity to prevent what he referred to as an 'inappropriate relationship' from coming to light. 51-year-old Petrino is married with four children.

Long expressed disappointment that Petrino was not forthcoming about his passenger before the police report was released on Thursday. Petrino telephoned Long hours before the report was released to notify him he had been riding with Dorrell.

Long is now conducting an investigation, which could result in penalties such as suspension or firing for Petrino.

Petrino was involved in a motorcycle crash last Sunday, April 1, when he went for an evening ride. Petrino cited wind and sun as the reason for his inability to maintain control of his bike, which he laid down while sliding off a rural, two-lane road 20 miles southeast of Fayetteville.

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A report released February 8th by the Indiana Occupational Health and Safety Administration finds that Mid-America Sound Corp., an events company, did not perform sufficient safety inspections or properly construct equipment used to build the stage that collapsed on top of fans waiting to see country singing duo Sugarland at the Indiana State Fair last summer. Seven were killed and dozens were injured on August 13th when a violent storm blew through the area, ripping down the stage scaffolding.

Family and estates of four decedents, as well as several others who were injured, filed a civil suit November 22nd in Indianapolis's Marion Superior Court against Live Nation, Mid-America Sound Corp., and Sugarland, comprised of country stars Kate Nettles and Kristian Bush. Attorneys for the plaintiffs cite Live Nation, Mid-America, and other companies associated with the show's production, as well as the members of Sugarland, for negligence that contributed to the incident. The plaintiff's attorneys have also raised allegations that both Sugarland and the companies involved in production of the event ignored warnings about inclement weather and would have done well to cancel the concert altogether.

Sugarland's attorneys have denied all allegations against the band, stating that many injured parties failed to take responsibility for their own safety and knowingly assumed risk.

The IOSHA report released earlier this month finds Sugarland not responsible for the tragedy, as the duo had no involvement in the construction of the stage. The IOSHA has, however, fined Mid-America Sound Corp. $63,000 for three violations of industry standards.

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NBC news anchor bit in the face by dog during feel-good segment

NBC news anchor Kyle Dyer was bit in the face by an Argentine mastiff during a live TV segment Wednesday.

The dog, Gladiator Maximus, was rescued from an icy lake by Denver firefighters on Tuesday. What was intended to be a feel-good segment reuniting the dog with his owner, Michael Robinson, turned gruesome when Dyer knelt to the floor to get close to the dog and it bit her in the face.

Animal Control and paramedics were called to the scene. Dyer received facial reconstruction surgery in a Denver hospital and is recovering from her injuries. Dyer interacts with animals regularly in her popular segment, "Kyle's Kritters," which showcases animals from the Denver Zoo.

Dog owner Michael Robinson has been cited for a leash law violation, and for not giving Gladiator Maximus the proper vaccinations. The dog is currently quarantined, and should be returned to Robinson after a ten-day evaluation. Robinson is set to appear in court on April 4th.

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Worker trapped under the tires of 787 jetliner is rescued

A member of the Boeing ground crew was trapped under the tires of a 787 jetliner at an airfield in Everett, Washington on Friday evening. 

A Japanese Airlines plane was being towed through the airfield when the worker was run over.

The worker was rescued and flown by helicopter to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he is being treated for serious injuries.

Larry Wilson of Boeing Commercial Airlines said only that Boeing "will implement the necessary changes to avoid a future reoccurrence."

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Skateboard accidents claim the lives of two young East Bay men

18-year-old Tyler DeMartini of Berkeley died yesterday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while skateboarding two days prior. Demartini was riding his skateboard on the roadway near the intersection of Marin and Tulare Avenues in North Berkeley when he was struck by a 54-year-old man making a left turn in his vehicle. DeMartini spent two days in the trauma center at Highland Hospital before passing away just after 4:00 pm on Wednesday afternoon. Police report that alcohol was not a factor in the collision.

DeMartini is the second young man to die this week in a skateboarding accident. On Sunday, 20-year-old Tucker Hacking of Walnut Creek died, just two days after falling from his skateboard on a steep road in Lafayette and hitting his head. Neither DeMartini nor Hacking were wearing helmets at the time of their accidents.

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Suspected road rage brings driver to untimely death

A 63-year-old El Sobrante man was killed on Interstate 80 in Richmond early this morning after his mini van struck the center divide and rolled several times.

The driver of the van, Ronald Zerangue, attempted to pass a pickup truck in the carpool lane when he hit his brakes, clipped the truck, and crashed into the center divide.

California Highway Patrol suspect that Zerangue was "brake-checking" -- swerving in front of a car and slamming on the brakes -- at the time of the accident.

The driver of the pickup truck and its passenger suffered minor injuries as a result of the accident. Mr. Zerangue died at the scene.

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Motor vehicle collisions on the freeway can be particularly dangerous. In these rainy months, please remember to drive carefully.

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Skateboarder critically injured in hit-and-run accident

A 34-year-old skateboarder was struck by a vehicle in the Tenderloin after rolling through a red light at the intersection of Eddy and Jones Streets. 

The skateboarder was transported to San Francisco General Hospital; police are still investigating the identity of the driver in the hit-and-run accident. 

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If you are a skateboarder or bicyclist that has been involved in an automobile collision, your auto insurance policy can potentially cover medical expenses incurred from your injury. 

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All lanes open after cop collision closes I-880

A California Highway Patrol motorcycle collided with a civilian automobile this morning, blocking all lanes of Interstate 880 in Union City. No injuries were reported at the time of the accident.

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San Francisco mother accused of drinking and driving with child in tow

42-year-old Sarah Thomison Boushey is accused of drunk driving after an August 19th incident that found her allegedly guzzling vodka in a movie theater and subsequently crashing her car three times. 

Boushey had taken her 4-year-old daughter to the Century theater in Daly City for a showing of "The Smurfs."

A witness at the scene attempted to speak with Boushey, who was reportedly incoherent. Bouchey would not reveal her name to Daly City police officers who arrived at the scene; the driver's four-year-old daughter informed the police that her mother's name is "Sarah," adding, "My mom is drunk."

Boushey failed to appear at her scheduled arraignment with San Mateo County last Wednesday morning.

Daly City police reported finding a vodka bottle in Boushey's purse; according to San Mateo District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe, her blood alcohol level tested at .35.

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Harvard-Yale game tailgater fatally struck by car

A 30-year-old Massachusetts woman was fatally struck by a U-haul truck in a tailgating area before the Harvard Crimson-Yale Bulldogs game three days ago.

Two other women were injured when the truck, which was carting beer kegs through the tailgating area, suddenly accelerated.

Witnesses at the scene described the driver as appearing "dazed" after the accident. It is unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident.

Nancy Barry was pronounced dead at 10:15 am at Yale-New Haven hospital. 30-year-old Sarah Short is currently hospitalized in critical, but stable condition; Harvard employee Elizabeth Dernbach suffered minor injuries as a result of the accident.

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61-year-old woman killed in crash on El Camino Real

A 61-year-old San Bruno woman traveling on Interstate 380 was killed early morning Thursday when her vehicle was struck by a car moving southbound on El Camino Real. The driver of the second vehicle, a 21-year-old San Bruno man, fled the scene and was taken into custody at 5:30 am on Thursday.

Investigators have not yet determined if alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident.

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61-year-old woman killed in crash on El Camino Real

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Pedestrian in Wheelchair Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle

A person in a wheelchair was struck by a pickup truck shortly after 7 a.m. this morning in San Francisco’s SOMA district. The Toyota truck collided with the victim in the crosswalk at the intersection of Seventh and Harrison Streets. The driver of the truck cooperated with police and stopped at the scene.

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 S.F. Crash Badly Injures Person in Wheelchair

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Motorcycle Crash Causes Traffic Jam During Morning Commute

Traffic on westbound Interstate 80 was backed up during yesterday’s morning commute as the result of a motorcycle crash that blocked two lanes of traffic.

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Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 80 Just Past Bay Bridge Causes Traffic Backup

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18-Month-Old Girl Suffers Major Inuries After Being Hit By Vehicle

An Elk Grove toddler was seriously injured Monday afternoon after being backed into by a vehicle. The eighteen-month-old girl’s uncle was backing his BMW out of the driveway and into the street, and dragged the child with him.

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Elk Grove Toddler Seriously Injured After Being Backed Over By Car

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Accident Leaves Young Girl Paralyzed and Seven Others Injured

A young girl was paralyzed and seven others were injured when an unlicensed 20-year-old driver of a GMC van t-boned a Dodge Charger early this morning. The accident occurred shortly after midnight in San Francisco’s SOMA district. Authorities suspect that both drivers were under the influence at the time of the incident.

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22-Year-Old Woman Rescues Victim From Fiery Crash

San Francisco resident, Keenia Williams risked her life when she removed a truck-driver from a fiery crash on Highway 101 in San Francisco on Wednesday. The 22-year-old woman says that her first instinct was to get out of her car and drag the victim to safety.

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Woman Saves Driver In Fiery San Francisco Big Rig Crash

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Five Students Injured in School Bus Crash

The driver of a school bus crashed into a tractor this morning in Solano County, injuring five special education students that were passengers. The bus driver attempted to pass the slow moving tractor right before the two vehicles collided.

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5 Students Hurt When School Bus, Tractor Collide

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Man On Life Support after Rear-Ending Another Vehicle

The male driver of a vehicle that rear-ended another car on Thursday morning, was put on life support at San Francisco General Hospital. The incident occurred near USF at approximately 12:33 a.m at the intersection of Fulton and Stanyan Streets in San Francisco. The driver of the car that was rear-ended is also in the hospital, but in stable condition.

Driver On Life Support After Rear-Ending Car Near USF

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33-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Chinatown

33-year-old man, Tai Tuan Huynh was struck by a vehicle in San Francisco’s Chinatown last Sunday morning. He was later pronounced dead at San Francisco General Hospital.

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Man Dies after Being Struck by Car in Chinatown

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Three Killed in Crash Fleeing From Police

Three people died after crashing their vehicle into the concrete divider of the 98th Avenue off-ramp in Oakland in an attempt to flee from the police. There was a fourth passenger in the vehicle that survived–suffering major injuries. According to police, the group had stolen liquor from the San Leandro Food Maxxx.

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Oakland Car Crash Kills 3 Fleeding Police

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