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A serious traffic incident in Corinth has resulted in the hospitalization of two pedestrians, including a minor who remains in critical condition. The collision occurred on January 23 when a 33-year-old woman and a child were struck by an oncoming vehicle while attempting to cross a roadway.

Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where both victims were discovered lying on the road with multiple bodily injuries. First responders provided immediate medical treatment at the location before transferring both individuals to OKEU Hospital for specialized care and further evaluation.

Recent updates from law enforcement indicate diverging recovery paths for the two victims. The adult female victim has achieved stable medical condition, offering some relief to concerned family members. However, the minor involved in the incident continues to fight for recovery while listed in critical condition, raising concerns about the long-term impact of the injuries sustained.

Local police authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. The ongoing probe seeks to establish contributing factors, potential liability, and whether any traffic violations occurred leading up to the impact. Investigators are examining road conditions, vehicle speed, pedestrian actions, and driver behavior to reconstruct the events that culminated in the accident.

Minneapolis is grappling with profound tensions following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal agents on Saturday, marking the second such incident involving immigration enforcement personnel this month. The event has triggered a major clash between federal authorities and local leadership, with starkly contradictory narratives emerging about the circumstances.

Pretti, a US citizen and intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, was killed during what officials described as a targeted operation in the Whittier neighborhood. The confrontation occurred at approximately 9:05 a.m. near the intersection of Nicollet Avenue and 26th Street, though accounts of what transpired diverge dramatically.

According to federal authorities, Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino stated that Pretti approached agents brandishing a 9mm handgun and exhibited violent resistance during attempts to disarm him. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the agents’ actions, characterizing their response as appropriate to an assault situation and consistent with their training protocols.

Contradicting this official version, multiple eyewitness videos and testimonies present a different sequence of events. Footage indicates Pretti was filming agents with his phone while attempting to direct traffic near the operation area. Witness accounts suggest he intervened to assist a woman who had been shoved to the ground by an agent. Video evidence shows Pretti being pepper-sprayed and physically subdued by at least six agents while positioned between the woman and law enforcement. Critical footage captures an officer removing a handgun from Pretti’s waistband moments before another agent discharged their weapon. Audible gunshots are heard while Pretti remained pinned to the ground.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara expressed significant skepticism toward the federal account, noting Pretti was a lawful firearm owner with a permit to carry and no criminal history beyond parking violations. Chief O’Hara further revealed that federal agencies have withheld specific incident details from local police. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz denounced the federal narrative as containing falsehoods and demanded an independent investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Judicial authorities have intervened with a temporary restraining order prohibiting federal agencies from destroying or altering evidence related to the shooting.

Saint Lucia is confronting a severe road safety crisis in early 2026, prompting Prime Minister Philip J Pierre to issue an urgent call for action against reckless driving behaviors that have turned the nation’s roads into “death traps.” With over ten major accidents recorded within the first 26 days of the year—including four fatal collisions—the Prime Minister has directed law enforcement to implement stringent measures against traffic violators.

The human toll of this crisis was underscored by the recent death of businessman Leslie Clarke, franchise owner of Domino’s Pizza Saint Lucia, who became the latest road fatality statistic. Prime Minister Pierre, addressing journalists at a January 26 pre-Cabinet briefing, identified excessive speed as the predominant factor in these tragedies, while acknowledging that road infrastructure requires improvements.

“If we drive within the speed limit, people will not die. There may be accidents, but people will not die. People die because of the speed we drive at,” Pierre stated emphatically. He referenced several heartbreaking incidents, including a crash involving a baby on Corinth road, to illustrate the devastating consequences of irresponsible driving.

The Prime Minister dismissed suggestions to raise the legal driving age, asserting that responsibility transcends chronological age. “Young or old must exercise responsibility,” he noted. “You don’t need to be a certain age to be responsible for your actions.”

Pierre warned that persistent reckless driving could trigger increased insurance premiums across the board, potentially rendering some motorists uninsurable and affecting even cautious drivers. While acknowledging that reckless drivers constitute a minority, he emphasized their actions produce disproportionately devastating outcomes.

The government’s approach will prioritize public appeals for responsibility followed by stricter enforcement if voluntary compliance proves insufficient. Prime Minister Pierre has called upon media organizations to collaborate in highlighting dangerous driving practices as part of a comprehensive road safety campaign.