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  • February 2008
    • 8 Killed in Street Race Crash

      8 Killed in Street Race Crash

      (Newser) - A driver skidded into a crowd of street-race spectators in Maryland this morning and killed eight people, but later told police he was not part of the race, the Washington Post reports. The driver and at least four others were injured in the crash, which also killed the car's passenger. “It was a very horrific scene,” one policeman said. “There are a lot of questions we still need answers to.” More »

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      police   car accident   car crash   Maryland   street racing

  • January 2008
    • Octogenarian Busted for Racing

      Octogenarian Busted for Racing

      (Newser) - An 85-year-old speedster has been charged with street racing after a Canadian cop clocked him going 100mph, the Globe and Mail reports. When the officer tried to pull over the rocketing Oldsmobile Intrigue, the heedless octogenarian sped up, weaving between lanes in icy conditions to maintain speed. When he finally pulled over, the lead-footed senior said he was on his way to the bank. More »

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      Canada   senior citizens   old age   speeding   speed limit   street racing

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