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4:19 i didnt find out until the following day that the officer took something from me that i will never get back:24
A STATE TROOPER CLIPPED THE BACK OF A CAR ON EYE 75-- SENDING IT AIRBORN. FLIPPING SEVERAL TIMES.
FOR THE FIRST TIME--
HEAR FROM A MOTHER AND FATHER WHO LOST THE CHILD THEY WERE EXPECTING. AS THE WOMAN REMAINS IN A WHEELCHAIR.
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NBC2 BREAKS NEW INFORMATION ON THE MAN PROSECUTORS SAY SHOT A CAPE CORAL POLICE OFFICER AT POINT BLANK RANGE.
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY, BEFORE THE MAN GOES TO TRIAL.
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AND A NASTY CRASH BETWEEN A DUMP TRUCK AND CAR IN COLLIER COUNTY.
NBC2 FINDS OUT WHY "SOMETHING ABOUT THE CAR" SLOWED RESCUE WORKERS-- FROM FREEING TWO PEOPLE TRAPPED INSIDE.
THE NEWS AT SIX, STARTS RIGHT NOW.
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24:57 i remember throwing my arm to the side trying to catch my wife and rolling across the ground as i was ejected 25:06
FOR THE FIRST TIME--
WE'RE HEARING FROM THE MAN AND WOMAN WHOSE FAMILY'S LIVES CHANGED FOREVER, AFTER A FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER WRECKED THEIR CAR ON EYE 75,
ONE MONTH LATER, CHRISTOPHER McCLURE'S WIFE IS CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR-- AND THE BABY SHE WAS PREGNANT WITH AT THE TIME, IS DEAD.
NBC2'S SARA MILES IS LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM, AFTER SPEAKING ONE-ON-ONE WITH THE HUSBAND AND WIFE.
SARA.
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CRYSTAL MCCLURE TELLS US THE TROOPER TOOK SOMETHING FROM HER SHE'LL NEVER GET BACK --
HER UNBORN BABY CHRISTIAN.
WE SPOKED TO THE MCCCLURE'S ABOUT THAT NIGHT.
AS THEY BATTLE THE NEXT HURDLE OF GETTING CRYSTAL HOME.
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3:44 we were almost to the exit we needed to be at and the next thing i know our lives are changed forever:54
FROM HER HOSPITAL BED --
CRYSTAL MCCLURE RECALLS THE NIGHT THAT CHANGED HER FAMILY'S LIFE.
:48 i went from the passenger seat to the drivers seat and then out the windshield:57
A TRIP TO BASS PRO SHOP FOR VALENTINES DAY. INSTEAD TAKES THE MCCLURE FAMILY TO THE HOSPITAL.
24:57 i remember throwing my arm to the side trying to catch my wife
ON FEBRUARY 15, F-H-P SAYS TROOPER GUSTAVO REYES WAS DRIVING BEHIND THE FAMILY ON I-75 AT ABOUT 75 MILES AN HOUR.
HIS PATROL CAR CLIPPED THE BACK OF THEIR JEEP. CAUSING IT TO ROLL OVER.
CRYSTAL WAS 22 WEEKS PREGNANT.
1:41 i was asking is how was my son and the baby i was carrying
ALTHOUGH THEY WERE WEARING SEATBELTS, CHRISTOPHER AND CRYSTAL MCCLURE WERE EJECTED FROM THEIR S-U-V --
THEIR ONE year OLD SON STAYED SECURED IN HIS CAR SEAT - UNINJURED.
CRYSTAL LOST HER UNBORN SON - CHRISTIAN.
4:19 i didnt find out until the following day that the officer took something from me that i will never get back:24
TODAY --
CHRISTOPHER FINDS HIMSELF AT HOME.
WORRYING HOW HE CAN MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE FOR HIS WIFE WHO WILL BE BOUND TO A WHEELCHAIR FOR SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR.
24:11 just stress, worrying about what comes next:13
HOSPITAL BILLS ARE TOTALLING 400 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE FAMILY HAS NO HEALTH INSURANCE --
AND MORE SURGERIES WILL COME.
THEN THEY WILL DEAL WITH THE FUTURE LEGAL ACTION.
5:06 i just want him to pay for what he has done because like i said he took something that i will never be able to get back 5:14
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ACCORDING TO F-H-P, TROOPER GUSTAVO REYES WAS FOUND NEGLIGENT AND DISTRACTED.
HE IS CURRENTLY ON DESK DUTY.
THE MCCLURE'S LAWYERS TELL US THEY WILL PROCEED WITH LEGAL ACTION ONCE THEY GET THE RESULTS OF THE VEHICULAR HOMICIDE REPORT.
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DEVELOPING TONIGHT--
FIREFIGHTERS ARE KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON A BRUSH FIRE IN ESTERO.
THIS IS A LIVE LOOK-- NEAR THE WILDCAT RUN COMMUNITY, SOUTH OF CORKSCREW ROAD. A LITTLE EAST OF THE MIROMAR OUTLETS.
WE'RE TOLD THE FIRE IS ABOUT 50-ACRES-- AND 50-PERCENT CONTAINED.
RIGHT NOW, NO HOMES OR BUILDINGS ARE THREATENED.
THE FIRE STARTED WEDNESDAY EVENING.
INVESTIGATORS THINK AN ELECTRICAL LINE MIGHT HAVE STARTED SPARKING. AND STARTED IT.
WE'RE TOLD THE WIND IS MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
SO WE WANT TO GET TO NBC2 SENIOR CHIEF METEOROLOGIST, ROBERT VAN WINKLE, TO SHOW US WHAT THE WIND IS EXPECTED TO DO TONIGHT.
ROBERT.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
CHILLY NIGHT AHEAD
Clear skies and chilly temperatures are in the forecast tonight. I expect thermometers tomorrow morning to register mid and upper 40's for most of the area. Cooler inland spots will drop to the upper 30's tonight. Winds will drop off a bit tonight and we should see a little less wind on Friday. The combination of dry weather, fairly low humidity, and a breeze from the northeast on Friday has prompted another Red Flag Warning for the area. That means fire danger will remain high tomorrow.
The weather this weekend looks great. High pressure will remain in control and we can expect mostly sunny skies both Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lows will be in the 50's and daytime highs will be in the 80's. No rain is expected for several more days. Fire danger will be high and likely remain elevated into next week.
Enjoy the great weather!
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TONIGHT, SEVERAL STATE LAWMAKERS WANT TO BAN INTERNET CAFES.
IT FOLLOWS A THREE YEAR INVESTIGATION ALLEGING WIDESPREAD CRIMINAL ACTIVITY BY ONE OF THE MAIN OPERATORS IN THE STATE.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JENNIFER CARROLL RESIGNED TUESDAY, AFTER IT CAME TO LIGHT SHE HANDLED PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR THE NON-PROFIT GROUP, "ALLIED VETERANS OF THE WORLD".
ABOUT 50 OF THE COMPANY'S INTERNET CAFE'S GENERATED NEARLY 300-MILLION DOLLARS OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS.
BUT INVESTIGATORS SAY LESS THAN TWO PERCENT ACTUALLY WENT TO CHARITY.
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Adam Putnam/ R-Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
They're clearly a gateway into organized crime and racketeering as this investigation proves and I'm hopeful the Legislature will take swift action."
ALLIED VETERANS IS ACCUSED OF RACKETEERING AND MONEY LAUNDERING, AND FAILING TO CONTRIBUTE PROCEEDS TO HELP VETERANS-- EVEN THOUGH THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ITS MAIN MISSION.
NEARLY 60-PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED.
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NEW AT SIX --
*TAX FRAUD* IS BECOMING A BIG PROBLEM AS THE HEIGHT OF FILING SEASON APPROACHES.
AND ACCORDING TO THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE -- FLORIDA LEADS THE NATION IN THIS TYPE OF CRIME.
NBC2'S JENNIFER TRAMMELL SPOKE WITH A NAPLES WOMAN WHO JUST FOUND OUT SHE'S THE LATEST VICTIM.
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THIS YEAR -- WHEN HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE GO TO FILE THEIR TAX RETURNS --
THEY'LL FIND OUT SOMEONE ELSE ALREADY HAS.
MARIA 23:14:37 oh I was like what do you mean? How could someone have taken my social security number?
MARIA BELLINA JUST DISCOVERED SOMEONE USED *HER INFORMATION TO CLAIM *HER REFUND.
MARIA 23:13:16 to be violated like that
BELLINA TOOK THE FIRST STEP --
FILING A LOCAL POLICE REPORT.
LT. BARKLEY 23:18:21 it's kind of like the tip of the iceberg. You want to know if they have your SSN and they're doing a fraudulent tax refund, what else do they have? Open up credit card accounts in your name
JEN STANDUP.ACCORDING TO NUMBERS RELEASED BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.
*FOUR SOUTHWEST FLROIDA CITIES ARE IN THE TOP FIVE WHEN IT COMES TO IDENTITY THEFT COMPLAINTS.
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND RANKS NUMBER TWO. THE CASES INCLUDE CASES LIKE MARIAS.WHICH IS BEING DUBBED "TURBO TAX FRAUD."
NICOLE WAID It's a huge problem that actually was first uncovered here, in the tampa, miami regions of southwest florida and now criminals are picking up on it nationwide.
ACROSS THE COUNTRY, TAX I-D THEFT CASES TRIPLED FROM 2011 TO 2012.
NOW, THE I-R-S IS BRINGING IN *LOCAL HELP.
BARKLEY 23:17:12 there's a pilot program in the state of florida with the IRS is working in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies so the local agencies have a bigger role in investigating the fraud
AND TODAY -- THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE HOSTED A FRAUD SEMINAR IN SOUTH FORT MYERS, TO WARN PEOPLE ABOUT THE SCAMS OUT THERE.
NICOLE WAID 27:30 the purpose of this is to get ahead of the problem
NOW, MARIA -- AND HUNDREDS OF OTHERS -- ARE WAITING FOR THE INVESTIGATIONS INTO THEIR CASES.
MARIA as a citizen I have a right to know who took my information
IN NAPLES, JENNIFER TRAMMELL NBC2.
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A CAPE CORAL REALTOR HAS PLEADED GUILTY TO BANK AND WIRE FRAUD.
GREGORY EAGLE ADMITTED HE MORTGAGED MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND IN CAPE CORAL, BEHIND THE BACKS OF MORE THAN 50 INTEREST HOLDERS.
HE FACES UP TO 30-YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON. AND A FINE OF UP TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
EAGLE MUST ALSO PAY RESTITUTION TO HIS VICTIMS.
THE F-B-I SNIFFED OUT THE FOUL PLAY-- WHICH DATED ALL THE WAY BACK TO 1990.
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TONIGHT, WE HAVE NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE MAN PROSECUTORS SAY SHOT A CAPE CORAL POLICE OFFICER DURING A TRAFFIC STOP BACK IN 2011.
HERE'S THE DASH CAM VIDEO FROM THE INCIDENT.
PRETTY INTENSE.
PROSECUTORS SAY THAT IS THE PROOF THEY NEED TO COVICT YOUSEL RIVERA FOR SHOOTING OFFICER DAVID WAGONER.
WAGONER SURVIVED THE SHOOTING.THANKS TO HIS BULLET-PROOF VEST
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RIVERA WAS IN FRONT OF A LEE COUNTY JUDGE TODAY-- AS ATTORNEYS DISCUSSED MOTIONS.
PROSECUTORS WANT SEVERAL MEDICAL TEST RESULTS AND OTHER RECORDS TURNED OVER, BEFORE HIS TRIAL BEGINS.
IF CONVICTED, RIVERA FACES LIFE IN PRISON.
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THERE WAS NO SHORTAGE OF DRAMA TODAY IN A LEE COUNTY COURTROOM, DURING THE TRIAL FOR ONE OF TWO MEN ACCUSED IN THE MURDER OF AN ESTERO GRANDMOTHER.
PROSECUTORS SAY THE MEN KILLED MARY ANN ZARB AND DUMPED HER BODY, BACK IN 2011.
NBC2'S MATT WRIGHT JUST STEPPED OUT OF THE COURTROOM-- AND HAS NEW INFORMATION FOR US.
MATT.
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IT WAS TRULY A ROLLER COASTER RIDE AS DEFENDANT SHANE SIMPKINS FIRED HIS ATTORNEY. THEN HOURS LATER SAID HE WANTED HIM BACK.
THE MOVE CAME AFTER PROSECUTORS PLAYED AN INCRIMINATING PHONE CALL HE MADE TO A WITNESS ON THE EVE OF THIS TRIAL.
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10:22:46 Simpkins: i feel that my life is on the line here and I feel he's not representing himself to the best of his ability 50
THE TRIAL TO DETERMINE WHO MURDERED 64 YEAR OLD MARY ANN ZARB CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT.
THE MAN ACCUSED OF THE CRIME. SHANE SIMPKINS. SAID HIS ATTORNEY STEVE SMITH WASN'T CUTTING IT.
HE WANTED TO GO IT ALONE.
10:23:01 judge: are you able to effectively cross examine those wintnesses? simpkins: i will do my best, judge: well Doing your best may not be enough 10:23:
AFTER A HEATED EXCHANGE. JUDGE THOMAS REESE ALLOWED SIMPKINS TO REPRESENT HIMSELF.
BUT WITH THE CASE GOING DOWNHILL FAST.
Sot from 5
SIMPKINS SOON CHANGED HIS MIND. BRINGING HIS ATTORNEY BACK.
THE MOVE INTERRUPTED TEARFUL TESTIMONY FROM SIMPKINS' FRIEND NICOLE DURDEN.
SHE SAID SIMPKINS LIED ABOUT ZARB'S DISAPPEARANCE. AND ASKED DURDEN TO LIE IN A RECORDED PHONE CALL FROM JAIL.
9:44:24 what are you going to say. I need to know what you're going to say at trial 26
SIMPKINS MADE THE CALL SUNDAY. ON THE EVE OF HIS TRIAL.
HE WANTED DURDEN TO PIN THE BLAME ON CODEFENDANT CHRISTOPHER NEUBERGER.
9:59:54 don't say me, just say that Chris admitted to it 58
9:45:08 I promise you won't get in trouble. I already talked to my attorney and everything 11
HE PLANNED TO MAIL HER A LETTER. WITH DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS OF WHAT TO SAY.
SHE GOT IT THIS WEEK. AND PROSECUTORS SHOWED IT TO THE JURY.
SIMPKINS WROTE THAT HE CANT HANDLE GETTING A LIFE SENTENCE. AND NEEDS HER HELP.
9:56:25 He asked me to lie, change my story. 29 prosec: Put everything on Christopher Neuberger? Yes sir. 31
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NEUBERGER TESTIFIED WEDNESDAY THAT SIMPKINS WAS BEHIND THE MURDER.
HIS TESTIMONY WAS PART OF A PLEA DEAL THAT HAD NEUBERGER PLEAD GUILTY TO MURDER IN EXCHANGE FOR A TEN YEAR PRISON SENTENCE.
WE'RE LIVE IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
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TONIGHT, WE'RE WORKING TO FIND OUT THE CONDITION OF THE PERSON FIRST RESPONDERS AIRLIFTED TO THE HOSPITAL, AFTER A DUMP TRUCK SLAMMED INTO THEIR CAR IN COLLIER COUNTY.
TWO PEOPLE WERE TRAPPED INSIDE.
IT HAPPENED THIS AFTERNOON, ON RATTLESNAKE HAMMOCK ROAD AT U-S 41.
ALL NEW AT SIX--
NBC2'S RICK RITTER SHOWS US WHY IT TOOK RESCUE CREWS LONGER THAN USUAL, TO FREE THE PEOPLE TRAPPED INSIDE.
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A CAR TOTALED TO PIECES AND BOTH VICTIMS IN SERIOUS CONDITION - ALL THE AFTERMATH OF A HORRIFYING ACCIDENT IN EAST NAPLES.
Tony Morales/Naples55:48 "It's scary because I heard the boom the sound and I knew it was something bad, no doubt about it."
IT HAPPENED JUST OFF OF RATTLESNAKE HAMMOCK ROAD.
A DUMP-TRUCK PLOWED INTO THE SIDE OF A CAR - DRAGGING IT OFF THE HIGHWAY WITH TWO PEOPLE TRAPPED INSIDE.
Captain Hunt/East Naples Fire Rescue/52:12 "We had two patients basically pinned inside the vehicle that had to be taken out."
THE SCENE WAS LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF A MOVIE - DOZENS OF PEOPLE WATCHED AS CREWS EVENTUALLY PULLED OUT THE DRIVER - BUT STRUGGLED FOR OVER 30 MINUTES WITH THE PASSENGER - EVEN GIVING HIM AN I-V THROUGH THE WINDOW.
Captain Hunt/52:20 "Took quite a bit of maneuvering with hydraulic tools, jaws of life, just to get the patient out of there."
Rick Ritter/News at 6:00 "Crews tell me one reason why it took so long to get the passenger out of the car is because it's a hybrid. It has higher voltage electricity - something they have to be extra careful when cutting through, not only for the safety of first responders but the occupants trapped inside."
Captain Hunt/East Naples Fire Rescue/53:00 "That's something we'd normally cut to get out the patient, we had to pretty much work around those high powered cables to get the patient out."
ONCE HE WAS PULLED FROM THE CAR - THE PASSENGER WAS AIRLIFTED TO LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
THAT'S WHERE BOTH VICTIMS ARE TONIGHT WITH SERIOUS INJURIES - WHILE THE ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
IN CC, RR, NBC2.
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STOP LIGHTS COULD SOON STOP WORKING *AGAINST FIRST RESPONDERS DURING EMERGENCIES IN COLLIER COUNTY.
COMMISSIONERS HAVE AGREED TO CREATE A NEW BUDGET TO INSTALL MORE EMERGENCY DEVICES AT INTERSECTIONS.
AMBULANCES AND FIRE TRUCKS HAVE TRANSMITTERS THAT SEND A SIGNAL-- THAT TURN ALL LIGHTS AT AN INTERSECTION RED. EXCEPT THE ONE RESPONDERS ARE GOING THROUGH.
MORE THAN HALF THE INTERSECTIONS IN THE COUNTY DO NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY DEVICES.
BUT THAT WILL CHANGE, IF THE BUDGET IS APROVED NEXT MONTH.
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TODAY, COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF, KEVIN RAMBOSK, ANNOUNCED SOME RESTRUCTURING.BUT HE'S NOT CREATING NEW JOBS.
SOME EMPLOYEES ARE BEING SHIFTED.AND TITLES ARE CHANGING TO BETTER REFLECT ROLES AND DEPARTMENTS.
WHEN SHERIFF RAMBOSK TOOK OFFICE IN 2009-- HE CONSOLIDATED SOME ROLES AND CUT MORE THAN 20 MILLION DOLLARS.
TODAY'S CHANGES RETURN CERTAIN JOBS TO THEIR ORIGINAL FUNCTIONS.
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TONIGHT, AN UPDATE TO A SPECIAL NBC2 INVESTIGATION.
WE TOLD YOU ABOUT UNDERRIDE GUARDS ON SEMI-TRUCKS. AND HOW THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO SAVE LIVES WHEN CARS CRASH INTO THE BACK OF THEM.
OUR ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION REVEALED THEY DON'T WORK AS WELL AS THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO.
WAIT UNTIL YOU FIND OUT WHAT WE LEARNED TODAY.
AND A BOAT IS STILL STUCK ON ROCKS IN CAPE CORAL.
WHAT WORKERS ARE DOING RIGHT NOW ON THE CALOOSAHATCHEE. PERHAPS THEIR ONLY HOPE OF GETTING IT FREE.
AD LIB WEATHER TEASE
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
CHILLY NIGHT AHEAD
Clear skies and chilly temperatures are in the forecast tonight. I expect thermometers tomorrow morning to register mid and upper 40's for most of the area. Cooler inland spots will drop to the upper 30's tonight. Winds will drop off a bit tonight and we should see a little less wind on Friday. The combination of dry weather, fairly low humidity, and a breeze from the northeast on Friday has prompted another Red Flag Warning for the area. That means fire danger will remain high tomorrow.
The weather this weekend looks great. High pressure will remain in control and we can expect mostly sunny skies both Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lows will be in the 50's and daytime highs will be in the 80's. No rain is expected for several more days. Fire danger will be high and likely remain elevated into next week.
Enjoy the great weather!
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NEW INFORMATION IN AN NBC2 INVESTIGATION WE BROUGHT YOU LAST MONTH THAT AFFECTS EVERY DRIVER ON THE ROAD.
WE FOUND UNDER-RIDE GUARDS FAILING AT AN ALARMING RATE.
WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THESE BARRIERS ON THE BACKS OF SEMI-TRUCKS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO STOP CARS FROM CRASHING UNDER THEM.
TONIGHT - A NATIONAL AGENCY CALLS FOR THE FEDRAL GOVERNMENT TO GET INVOLVED
NBC-2 INVESTIGATOR DAVE ELIAS CONTINUES HIS EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION - ALL NEW AT SIX.
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Sieni Eberhardt/ Husband Killed / 09:43:34 It was 2 O'clock in the morning.
OFFICER DONALD EBERHARDT WAS JUST OFF THE CLOCK.
09:39:32 It was dark. He was on his way home 09:39:35
COMING UP ON A SEMI -- BROKEN DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY.
09:39:48 The truck driver did not do what he was supposed to do. 09:39:50
DONALD NEVER SAW IT COMING -
Seini / 09:43:46 The phone was ringing once. I got up and answered it.nobody was on the phone. 09:43:51
HIS CAR SLAMMING INTO THE BACK OF IT…
KILLING HIM INSTANTLY.
Adrian Lund / 02:19 In crashes like this one into the back of a truck they don't have a chance. 02:22
THE GUARD ON THE BACK OF THE TRUCK.
DESIGNED TO STOP CARS FROM SLIDING UNDERNEATH.FAILED.
BUT NEW NUMBERS RELEASED TODAY BY THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE SHOW THAT SOME COMPANIES "ARE" STARTING
TO IMPROVE THE GUARDS.
Donald Zuby/Insurance Institute / :16 Our new research shows that trailer manufacturers are fitting their trailers with new underride guards to prevent this. Some
manufacturers still have some work to do. :25
AFTER DOZENS OF NEW CRASH TESTS THE INSTITUTE DISCOVERED.
01:58 If the guard stays in tact the sensors in our dummies tell us that the chance for a life threatening injury is very low 2:04
THAT HAPPENS IF GUARDS ARE DESIGNED LIKE THIS WITH EXTRA RE-ENFOCEMENT.
3:35 They moved the vertical guards outward which makes the end of the guard stronger. 03:39
THE STRONGER GUARDS ARE EXACTLY WHAT THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE WANTS AND NATIONAL HIGHWAY
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMITTEE SAYS ON THEIR WEBSITE TODAY THAT THEY ARE REVIEWING THE
STUDY AND THEY BELIEVE COMPUTER MODELS OF TEH CRASHES COULD HELP IMPROVE THE DESIGN
OF THE GUARDS. NO WORD ON WHAT THAT WILL HAPPEN. DAVE ELIAS NBC-2
FOR NBC-2 I'M DAVE ELIAS.
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DAVE TELLS US THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION ARE CONDUCTING THEIR OWN UNDER-RIDE GUARD TESTS.
WE'VE ALSO REACHED OUT TO THE AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR RESPONSE TO THIS LATEST REPORT.
SO FAR WE HAVE NOT HEARD BACK.
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A 42-FOOT BOAT IS STUCK IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIGHT NOW.
IT HAS BEEN THERE ALL DAY, OFF JAYCEE PARK, IN CAPE CORAL.
THE CAPTAIN HIT ROCKS, WHILE TRYING TO GET THE BOAT TO PUNTA GORDA.
HE JUST BOUGHT THE BOAT YESTERDAY!
WE'RE TOLD THE CAPTAIN HAS A LOT OF EXPERIENCE ON THE WATER.
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Ken Hank, on the boat that ran aground
09:16 we were just bringing it home, its brand new home, didn't make it yet 09:21
Susan Ciccarelli, Cape Coral
15:03 oh that's really sad, even sadder, that's too bad 15:06
TOW CREWS ARE RE-STARTING THEIR EFFORTS RIGHT NOW- HOPING HIGH TIDE WILL LIFT THE BOAT ENOUGH TO PULL IT OFF THE ROCKS.
BUT THE TIDE TONIGHT IS ONLY EXPECTED TO RAISE WATER LEVELS 10 INCHES.
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS.
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FIRE FIGHTERS ARE CALLING A LEHIGH BRUSH FIRE SUSPICIOUS.
THE FIRE BURNED NEARLY AN ACRE ON SOUTH NOBLE AVE.
WE SPOKE TO THE LITTLE BOY WHO CALLED FOR HELP.
Jared Decker Called 911
35:26 i was just scared i couldnt think at all i just was scared --its alright its okay 35:38
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THE HOMEOWNER SAYS HER GRANDSON WAS PLAYING IN THE YARD WITH THE CAT WHEN HE SAW THE FIRE.
HE SAYS HE TRIED TO PUT IT OUT-- BUT IT SPREAD.
HE RAN INSIDE --TO TELL HIS GRANDMOTHER.
NO HOMES WERE BURNED.
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F-G-C-U WILL BE IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT ON SUNDAY.
THE EAGLES MEN'S HOOPS TEAM BE FEATURED LIVE DURING THE NCAA TOURNAMENT SELECTION SHOW. WITH A CAMERA CAPTURING THE TEAM'S REACTION WHEN F-G-C-U FINDS OUT WHO ITS FIRST OPPONENT WILL BE.
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THE EAGLES WILL HAVE THEIR SELECTION SHOW PARTY AT ALICO ARENA ON SUNDAY.
DOORS WILL OPEN AT FIVE P-M. AND THERE WILL BE A TAILGATE BEFORE THEN. AND PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES FOR FANS.
WE'LL BE THERE TO GIVE YOU COMPLETE COVERAGE.
EAGLES PLAYERS CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR THEIR SCHOOL'S NAME CALLED FOR THEIR FIRST-EVER TRIP TO THE DIVISION ONE NCAA TOURNEY.
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FLORIDA STATE WILL LIKELY HAVE TO WIN THE A-C-C TOURNAMENT TO GET INTO THE BIG DANCE.
THE 'NOLES OPEN THE TOURNEY TONIGHT AGAINST CLEMSON AT NINE P-M.
F-S-U BEAT THE TIGERS TWICE THIS YEAR.
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WE HAVE OUR FIRST MARCH MADNESS BUZZER BEATER. MINNESOTA AND ILLINOIS TIED AT 49 IN THE CLOSING SECONDS OF THEIR BIG TEN TOURNEY GAME.
ILLINOIS GUARD BRANDON PAUL SAYS. I'VE GOT THIS. KNOCKS IT DOWN AT THE BUZZER.
ILLINI GET THE WIN. AND MAY HAVE KEPT THEIR NCAA TOURNEY BUBBLE FROM BURSTING.
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AFTER TWO DAYS OF LOADING UP ON FREE AGENTS. THE MIAMI DOLPHINS FINALLY LOST A KEY ONE.
STARTING CORNERBACK SEAN SMITH HAS SIGNED A THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH THE CHIEFS.
STAR TACKLE JAKE LONG. STILL NEGOTIATING WITH THE RAMS.
FORMER RAM STEVEN JACKSON. AGREEING ON A THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH THE FALCONS.
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THE BUCCANEERS MADE THEIR BIG FREE AGENT SPLASH YESTERDAY. SIGNING FORMER 49ERS ALL-PRO SAFETY DASHON GOLDSON TO A FIVE-YEAR DEAL.
GOLDSON IS HAPPY TO CALL TAMPA HIS NEW HOME.
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THE TWINS. WHO OPTIONED KYLE GIBSON TO TRIPLE-A TODAY. HOSTING THE RED SOX.
BASES LOADED FOR SOX THIRD BASEMAN WILL MIDDLEBROOKS IN THE SECOND. DOUBLES OFF THE WALL. THREE RUNS SCORE. 5-0 BOSTON.
THAT WAS PLENTY FOR RYAN DEMPSTER.WHO GAVE UP ONLY 1 RUN IN 5 INNINGS.
SOX WIN, 7-3. DEMPSTER. ALREADY COMFORTABLE WITH HIS NEW CATCHERS.
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JOE MADDON AND THE RAYS GOING FOR A WIN OVER THE O'S IN SARASOTA.
THIRD INNING. EVAN LONGORIA BREAKS THE SCORELESS TIE. R-B-I DOUBLE. 1-0 RAYS.
LUKE SCOTT. FOLLOWING THAT WITH STYLE. TWO-RUN HOMER.
RAYS WIN, 4-3.
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TEAM U-S-A PLAYS THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TONIGHT FOR A SPOT IN THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC SEMIFINALS.
GEORGE MCNEILL SHOT ONE-OVER IN FIRST ROUND OF THE P-G-A'S TAMPA BAY CHAMPIONSHIP AT INNISBROOK.
SHAWN STEFANI LEADS AT 5-UNDER
DETROIT AND COLUMBUS WILL MOVE TO THE EASTERN CONFERENCE IN THE N-H-L NEXT SEASON.
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GOODBYE
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