Hackensack, NJ
News
Bergen County Man Fatally Struck Fleeing Crash On Manhattan's FDR Drive: Police
A 50-year-old Bergen County man was fatally struck attempting to flee the scene of an accident by running across Manhattan's FDR Drive early Saturday morning, authorities said. Heward Velez of Moonachie side-swiped a Jeep in his Honda Civic near the 96th Street exit before taking off on foot across the busy highway -- when he was hit by a Cadillac SUV at approximately 5 a.m., the NYPD said, Velez and the other driver pulled over to the shoulder when Velez attempted to cross the median to the southbound lanes, authorities said. That's when the SUV hit Velez, who was pronounced dead at Metrop…
Fairfield, CT
Business
Brake Problem Prompts Recall Of 10 GM Models
General Motors has recalled more than 200,000 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles due to an issue with the brake system that may increase the risk of a potential crash. The affected vehicles - 10 different models in all - are equipped with brakes with defective pistons. Hydrogen gas from the defective pistons can be released into the brake system, causing hazards for motorists. If gas is present in the brake system, motorists will experience a “soft or spongy” feel when applying the brake to the pedal, even though stopping distances may not be affected. According to GM’s supplier, a…
