Witness says mayor-elect had no lights in wreck
A witness told investigators Steve Benjamin’s headlights were off when his Mercedes SUV struck a Toyota Tercel near the State House in Columbia early Wednesday. Police say the case remains under investigation and unclear if distraction or speed played a role.
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NTSB cites tires in Learjet 60 crash that killed four
The NTSB final report faults under inflated tires and a failed abort attempt in the 2008 Columbia crash that killed four and badly injured Travis Barker and DJ AM. Investigators say tire pressure rose daily and maintenance should have prompted replacements. the board also criticizes FAA and Learjet for not correcting thrust reverser design flaws.
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