Man sentenced to 1 day a year for 10 years in deadly crash

MIAMI (AP) - A Florida man faced up to 27 years in prison for a fatal car crash, but instead he's been sentenced to just 10 days - with one day to be served on each of the next 10 anniversaries of the crash. The Miami Herald reported Tuesday that a judge imposed the unusual sentence on 24-year-old Erick Betancourt, who pleaded guilty to three counts of vehicular homicide.

Roads reopen after reported train derailment in Missouri City

All lanes of U.S. Highway 90 and Cravens Road have reopened after a reported train derailment in Missouri City.

Deputies chase nude woman into Kaufman County

A woman wearing nothing led Ellis County sheriff’s deputies on a chase into Kaufman County.

Uber rolls out safety features for drivers, passengers

Uber is aiming to boost driver and passenger safety in an effort to rebuild trust in the brand.

American Academy of Pediatrics releases new guidelines for rear-facing car seats

New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics are changing up the recommendations for how long children should stay in rear-facing car seats.

4-year-old girl killed in Michigan go-kart crash

Police say a 4-year-old girl was killed overnight in a go-kart crash on the city's northwest side. 

Motorcycle rider dies on 610 Loop ramp after chase

The Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office is reporting that a motorcyclist who lost control and was thrown onto the 610 Loop connector ramp near the Eastex Freeway has died following a chase from downtown Houston.

Trucks line up under turnpike overpass after man threatens to jump

The Florida Turnpike was closed at mile marker 260 in both directions briefly on Tuesday due to man on an overpass in distress, reported the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

Terrible traffic times in Houston not the worst in Texas

There is plenty to love about living in Houston, but daily commuting is definitely not appreciated.

Innocent driver killed by street racers in Michigan

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office said an innocent driver was killed by street racers in Ypsilanti Wednesday morning when the cars lost control on a residential street.

Wild chase ends after joint law enforcement effort

It started when a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game warden tried to stop a driver in Chambers County.

Woman charged in Ga. wreck that killed her two children

A mother whose two children were killed in a Georgia wreck is facing DUI and vehicular homicide charges.

Bayou City Buzz - joint effort for 'no refusal' weekends

With Labor Day approaching, a joint effort has been announced for two "no refusal" weekends which will include two satellite locations that will be set up to process driving while intoxicated cases more quickly.

Safe driving near school buses

With many Houston drivers guilty of not traveling safely near school buses, Houston Independent School District Chief Paul Cordova shares some advice.

Deputies looking for driver who killed gopher tortoise

Who would do this? Deputies in Pinellas County are trying to answer that question - looking for the driver of a light blue car who appears to have purposely run over the beloved tortoise living at San Jose Elementary School.