Friday, August 31 2012 11:03 AM EDT2012-08-31 15:03:26 GMT
The driver of a Buick that crashed head-on with a car carrying two sisters from Stillwater may have been reported to police for suspected drunk driving just hours before the crash.
The driver of a Buick that crashed head-on with a car carrying two sisters from Stillwater may have been reported to police for suspected drunk driving just hours before the crash.
Wednesday, August 29 2012 8:43 PM EDT2012-08-30 00:43:30 GMT
Three people are in critical condition at Regions Hospital in St. Paul after a head-on crash Tuesday night in Lake Elmo.
Three people are in critical condition at Regions Hospital in St. Paul after a head-on crash Tuesday night in Lake Elmo.
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Head-on crashes at highway speeds are nearly always fatal, but two Stillwater sisters who were injured in Lake Elmo not only survived -- they are shocking their doctors with their recovery.
Investigators say the man who caused the crash, 46-year-old Jon Wentz, shouldn't have been driving at all when he caused the crash on Highway 5 that left him critically injured along with Marah and Kalley Sobczak.
In the eight days since the crash, the Sobczak sisters have undergone six surgeries -- two for Kalley and four for Marah. Some of the procedures lasted as long as seven hours.
The girls' parents, Robin and Kevin Sobczak, told FOX 9 News they feel blessed because despite the horrific crash, their daughters' recoveries are already better than doctors had hoped.
Kalley, 15, should recover fully and could be home by next week, but 20-year-old Marah was hurt the worst. It took 50 minutes to extract the two-time state hockey champion out of the wreckage -- but doctors say her prognosis is still a positive one.
Marah Sobczak had expected to start her junior year at Gustavus Adolphus College and resume her role as goalie, and the family still isn't sure of how the crash could impact her financial aid.
Robin and Kevin Sobczak say both of their daughters are asking about school and staying focused on their goals. Meanwhile, the crash investigation continues while Wentz remains in critical condition.
The sisters still have a lot of rehabilitation ahead of them, and insurance won't cover all of it. A fund has been established to help the family, and donations can be made to the Sobczak Family at any Bremier Bank.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:29 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:29:05 GMT
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Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested Thursday for allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building and throwing a marijuana bong out of a window, said police.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested Thursday for allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building and throwing a marijuana bong out of a window, said police.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:17:32 GMT
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:11:26 GMT
An Edison, N.J., police officer was arrested and accused of setting fire to the home of a police captain in his department, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
An Edison, N.J., police officer was arrested and accused of setting fire to the home of a police captain in his department, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:04:45 GMT
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:49:53 GMT
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President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:50:04 GMT
Heavy downpours sparked flash flooding across the tristate area on Thursday. The National Weather Service issued numerous weather alerts for many counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Heavy downpours sparked flash flooding across the tristate area on Thursday. The National Weather Service issued numerous weather alerts for many counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:42:40 GMT
The Bronx Zoo has unveiled its animatronics dinosaur exhibit. The exhibit, called Dinosaur Safari, is something different from the zoo, which is better known for its exhibits of living animals. The ride
The Bronx Zoo has unveiled its exhibit of animatronics. The exhibit, called Dinosaur Safari, is something different from the zoo, which is better known for its exhibits of living animals.
