Category: Road

A Houston Police cruiser crashed into a pool Sunday afternoon, August 24. A local news report quoted the homeowner as saying there were children in the pool at the time of the incident but they were unharmed. A public information officer for the police department said the officer was taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries to his leg.

The public information officer said at approximately 5:35 p.m. the officer driving the cruiser attempted to pursue a vehicle that was reportedly driving erratically. According to the department, the officer activated their lights but not the siren. The officer, traveling westbound at the same time the driver of a white Land Rover was driving north attempting to cross the intersection. The department spokesperson said the police cruiser “struck the Land Rover, lost control, smashed through a fence and landed partially in the pool.” The driver of the Land Rover was reportedly unharmed.

Ross Emblad senior captain of the Houston Fire Department said everyone involved sas “really lucky.” “Where car ended up on the sun ledge, if you’re familiar with that it’s a real shallow part where people hangout in chairs and stuff and if somebody was sitting there, I mean, the unthinkable could have happened,” Enblad said

The Fire Department’s HAZMAT team also responded to the incident because the cruiser’s gas tank leaked after the crash.

A tour bus returning from a trip to Niagara Falls overturned in upstate New York on Friday, August 22. The accident killed five people and injured dozens of others, some were trapped or ejected, police said.

The accident occurred on Interstate 90 near Buffalo, according to New York State Police.

The bus was traveling eastbound when the “vehicle lost control, went into the median, over-corrected, and ended up in the ditch,” New York State Police Trooper James O’Callaghan said during a press conference.

State police said the bus had overturned and rolled off the I-90 on the south embankment. The New York State Throughway Authority shut down a long stretch of the roadway that day.

Eighteen people died and nine more were injured after a bus reportedly skidded off a bridge and dove into a river in Algeria.

The incident occurred on On Friday, Aug. 15, when the bus was traveling near the Oued El Harrach river in Algeria’s capital of Algiers. The bus fell off the bridge into the river, according to the Algeria Press Service.

Lt. Nasim Bernawi, deputy director of statistics and information at the country’s Civil Protection Directorate, confirmed the death toll to local media, saying that two injured passengers were in critical condition and had been stabilized. The deceased were transported to a mortuary.

The crash was reported around 5:46 p.m. local time on Friday, with search operations for additional victims continuing that night, according to AL24. The cause of the crash was not immediately reported.

TrafFix Devices, a manufacturer and supplier of traffic control devices and crash attenuation products, is introducing the Delta TL-2+ Crash Cushion, a revolutionary advancement in traffic safety technology and the first TL-2 rated non-gating redirective crash cushion to pass MASH testing at 50MPH. Designed to exceed industry standards, the Delta TL-2+ delivers superior protection at higher speeds, making it ideal for use on on-ramps, roadways with a posted speed of up to 50mph, urban roadways, and other environments where traditional TL-2 cushions may fall short.

The Delta TL-2+ incorporates a non-gating, redirective design that ensures safe redirection of errant vehicles without allowing passage through the cushion. Every unit ships fully assembled, reducing on-site labor requirements and minimizing worker exposure to live traffic. Enhancing its value even further, the system comes equipped with the Sentinel Impact Tracker, which includes one year of free monitoring and provides immediate post-impact alerts and GPS-based location notifications to facilitate rapid response and reduce the risk of secondary incidents.

Interchangeable components with the Delta TL-3 system, excluding the track, allow for simplified maintenance and reduced inventory demands. The patented attenuation system, which utilizes Thrie-Beam panels and tear bolts, ensures controlled deformation and highly efficient energy absorption during impacts. The Delta TL-2+ also completely eliminates the need for complex mechanical components such as hydraulic cylinders, cartridges, cables, pulleys, or tension bars, which significantly reduces long-term maintenance and increases system reliability.

Despite its powerful performance, the Delta TL-2+ is lightweight and compact, weighing approximately 1,460 pounds and measuring about 13 feet in length. This design allows for easier handling and transport, enabling up to 27 fully assembled units to be shipped on a single 48-foot flatbed trailer. The compact footprint also saves valuable roadside space while delivering the same high-level crash attenuation performance found in much larger systems.

Installation is fast and straightforward. requiring only: place, drill, and install epoxy anchors, torque anchors. Move one diaphragm into position. Install nose module and object marker, making the Delta TL-2+ one of the easiest and safest systems to install on today’s roadways.

Installation is fast and straightforward, requiring only a few steps: place the Delta TL-2+, drill, install the epoxy anchors, and torque the anchors. Finally, move one diaphragm into position, then install the nose module and object marker. The Delta TL-2+ is one of the easiest and safest systems to install on today’s roadways.

The system can be securely mounted on either concrete or asphalt using just 27 anchor bolts.

The complimentary Sentinel system not only provides real-time impact alerts but also supports intelligent asset management by improving the speed and efficiency of post-impact repairs.

With the Delta TL-2+, TrafFix Devices continues to push the boundaries of innovation and safety, offering the traffic control industry a crash cushion that is compact, reliable, and ready to perform in the most demanding environments.

Under current U.S. DOT guidance, state DOTs have full authority to approve roadside safety hardware for federal funding. With successful MASH crash testing at 50MPH, the Delta TL-2+ offers a proven, high-performance solution states can confidently evaluate and deploy based on their own safety and operational standards.

Motive, the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform for the physical economy, announced its launch in the United Kingdom. With the opening of a new London office and the appointment of regional vice president, Nyanya Joof, Motive will bring its AI-powered solutions for Driver Safety, Fleet Management and Workforce Management to businesses in the UK with complex physical operations. The company’s expansion builds on its strong North American adoption and supports fleets across industries such as transportation, construction, field services, energy, utilities and the food and beverage sector.

“Motive’s mission is to empower the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer and more productive,” said Shoaib Makani, CEO and co-founder of Motive. “We’re excited to bring that mission to the UK at a time when AI can make a meaningful difference—helping businesses reduce road collisions, lower costs, automate manual work, and accelerate the transition to more sustainable operations. Our platform is already delivering measurable results around the world, and we look forward to unlocking that same value for businesses in the UK.”

Businesses with fleets in the UK face growing challenges, including a projected shortage of 200,000 Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers over the next five years; rising fuel, insurance, and maintenance costs; and heightened road casualties following nearly 130,000 incidents in 2024 alone. At the same time, businesses are under pressure to improve sustainability and transition to electric vehicles (EVs), while managing outdated, siloed systems that limit operational visibility and agility.

To help address these difficulties, Joof will lead Motive’s regional strategy, hiring, and go-to-market (GTM) execution. With over 15 years of experience scaling GTM teams across Europe, including leadership roles at WeWork, she will oversee how Motive supports UK customers with tools designed to address their most urgent safety, workforce, and cost-related challenges.

Motive’s AI-powered platform helps businesses in the UK:

• Protect workers, improve safety, and boost morale: Motive’s Driver Safety solution, including its use of precise AI accuracy, detects risky behaviors, such as mobile phone use and stop sign violations, to help prevent accidents before they happen. Businesses can exonerate drivers, reinforce safety standards through real-time coaching, and recognize safe driving, ultimately improving retention and morale.
• Optimize spend: Motive’s Fleet Management solution helps businesses reduce insurance premiums by an average of 21%, lower maintenance spend, and improve fuel efficiency. Its AI-driven visibility into vehicle health, routing, and utilization supports faster decision-making and more efficient operations—delivering measurable savings.
• Save time and increase productivity: Motive’s Workforce Management solution automates manual tasks such as scheduling, time tracking, payroll, training, and documentation, reducing administrative overhead and freeing teams to focus on higher-value work. The Motive Driver App also simplifies roadside inspections and compliance documentation, removing the need for paper-based systems.
• Navigate the green transition: Motive helps businesses adapt to rising regulatory and sustainability demands, such as the UK’s 2030 Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate by managing the shift to EVs with tools tailored for mixed-fleet environments. Its EV forecasting software, fuel-efficient routing, and digitised workflows enable teams to plan vehicle charging, optimise routes, and reduce downtime. EVs can cost up to 25% more to repair and take 14% longer to service than petrol vehicles, making Motive’s predictive maintenance and AI-powered safety capabilities critical for reducing electrification costs and maintaining fleet readiness. These capabilities are further strengthened by Motive’s recent acquisition of InceptEV, an advanced battery intelligence software startup.

“Motive’s AI-powered platform is transforming how we manage fleet safety across parts of our U.S. operations—giving us the opportunity to prevent collisions, protect drivers, and respond faster with near real-time insights,” said Zach Spengler, director of EHS at ABM Aviation. “There’s clear potential for businesses in the UK and beyond to benefit from the technology to enhance safety, streamline maintenance and improve fuel efficiency at scale.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers Jesse Clark Garcia and Diego Bonillo have pleaded guilty to conspiring with members of a Mexican-based poly drug trafficking organization (DTO) to allow drug laden vehicles to enter the United States free from inspection. As part of the scheme, Garcia, working at the Tecate, California Port of Entry, and Bonillo, working at the Otay Mesa, California Port of Entry, would let members of the DTO know what time and lane they were assigned by utilizing a secret emoji-based code. The DTO would then send the drug-laden cars through Garcia and Bonillo’s lanes knowing that Garcia, nor Bonillo, would inspect these vehicles.

Garcia pleaded guilty on July 8, 2025, to nine counts of the indictment, including Conspiracy to Import Controlled Substances and Importation of Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and Fentanyl. Bonillo pleaded guilty on July 28, 2025, just before his jury trial was set to begin. He pleaded guilty to three counts of the indictment, including Conspiracy to Import Controlled Substances, and Importation of Fentanyl and Heroin.

Bonillo admitted that as part of the conspiracy he allowed at least 75 kilograms of fentanyl, 4.5 kilogram of methamphetamine, and over 1 kilogram of heroin, into the United States. The United States has alleged that both defendants profited handsomely, funding both domestic and international trips as well as purchases of luxury items and attempts to purchase real estate in Mexico.

Garcia and Bonillo’s sentencings are scheduled for September 26, 2025, and November 7, 2025, respectively. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sean Van Demark, Bianca Calderon-Peñaloza, and Shauna Prewitt.