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Yale-Harvard Tailgating Tragedy: Lawyer Blames U-Haul, Victim's Mom "Not Blaming Anybody"

Yale-Harvard Tailgating Tragedy: Lawyer Blames U-Haul, Victim's Mom "Not Blaming Anybody"

This weekend a Yale student struck three people, killing one, with a U-Haul at the Yale-Harvard Football game in New Haven and, though no charges have been filed, his lawyer is now trying to shift the blame to the vehicle. Meanwhile the victim's mom just wants her baby's body back. more ›

No Charges Filed Against Yale Student After Tailgating Crash Kills One

No Charges Filed Against Yale Student After Tailgating Crash Kills One

Yesterday, one woman was killed and two others were injured after a U-Haul crashed into a crowd tailgating before the Yale-Harvard Football game. Police confirmed today that the driver of the U-Haul, Yale student Brandon J. Ross, passed a standard Field Sobriety Test at the scene—no charges have been filed against him thus far. more ›

[UPDATE] Video: One Killed, Two Injured In Tailgating Accident Before Harvard-Yale Football Game

[UPDATE] Video: One Killed, Two Injured In Tailgating Accident Before Harvard-Yale Football Game

One woman was killed, and two others were injured after a U-Haul van crashed into a crowd tailgating before the Yale-Harvard Football game today. According to police, a 30-year-old Massachusetts woman was killed in the accident just after 10 a.m. this morning in a parking lot at Yale. Police spokesman David Hartman confirmed the other two female victims are hospitalized—one in critical but stable condition, and the other with minor injuries. Update: Watch video of the aftermath of the accident below. more ›

The New Tailgating Trend: Gourmet Grillers

The New Tailgating Trend: Gourmet Grillers

Are you ready for some football? No? Then how about some seafood? Many years ago, tailgate fascists made an unsuccessful bid to squash the spirits of tailgating men and women across the tri-state area with their Draconian rules. But today, an even greater trend enemy is threatening tailgaters: gourmet grillers. more ›

Why Did The Car Crash Into Bus Stop? Hydroplaning!

Why Did The Car Crash Into Bus Stop? Hydroplaning!

Yesterday morning, an out-of-control car crashed into a Queens bus shelter in Douglaston, injuring seven people, not to mention the shelter. One person had two broken legs, while four other also suffered broken bones. And the apparent explanation for the havoc? The Post reports, "Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said the car hit a puddle and hydroplaned into the shelter." more ›

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