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“It’s Lost”: Man’s Dream Truck Goes Up in Flames After Saving for It

KALAMAZOO, MI — Troy Leslie was inside his truck near the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission when he detected the scent of smoke.

Moments later, his Ford pickup was completely consumed by flames.

“I just got my license reinstated, got back into that truck, and now it’s gone,” Leslie remarked.

The loss of the truck, which he acquired just four months ago, is a significant blow for Leslie, who had diligently saved for it and was now preparing to save for an apartment.

Authorities arrived at 448 N. Burdick St. just after 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, where they found the truck fully aflame. Thick black smoke and large orange flames were visible from several blocks away.

“It’s Lost”: Man’s Dream Truck Goes Up in Flames After Saving for It

Flames and smoke from a fully-involved vehicle fire were visible behind the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission on April 9, 2025. A Ford pickup truck caught fire just before 3:30 p.m. off North Burdick Street.Ryan Boldrey | MLive.com

Once the fire was put out, the front dashboard had melted and almost all personal items, except for a neon yellow set of towing cables in the pickup’s bed, were destroyed.

“I don’t even know why I should bother anymore,” Leslie said, sitting in another truck parked close to the remnants of his.

While sitting inside his vehicle and smoking a cigarette, Leslie noticed a strange smell coming from under the hood.

“It smells like someone is burning copper wire,” he told his friend, Will.

When he lifted the hood, bright orange flames greeted him. The two attempted to extinguish the fire using their sodas, and Leslie even tried to smother the flames with a blanket.

The flames escalated quickly, preventing Leslie from having time to grab his wallet, which he had left on the dashboard. Officers were unable to locate the wallet, which Leslie noted had a silver Harley Davidson keychain attached.

Leslie was on the verge of moving into a new apartment and had a TV stand, a coffee table, and newly purchased clothes in the truck’s bed.

“I wanted to feel at home in my new apartment,” Leslie said. “I’ve been saving and not wasting my money.”

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Smoke and flames from a fully-involved vehicle fire were seen behind the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission on April 9, 2025. A Ford pickup truck caught fire shortly before 3:30 p.m. on North Burdick Street.Aya Miller

Leslie had also made considerable investments in the truck itself, including a $300 stereo installation.

He shared that he has encountered many hurdles in his saving journey, including a compromised checking account.

Leslie mentioned he had fallen behind on his phone and insurance bills but had recently managed to catch up on two truck payments.

Leslie was transported to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.

“Every time I think I’m making progress, something sets me back,” Leslie reflected.

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Two Lives Lost in Tragic Southern Idaho Crash

The Idaho State Police have reported two significant accidents in Idaho on April 2nd.

Both incidents occurred in Southern Idaho and were merely a few miles apart.

Two Lives Lost in Tragic Southern Idaho Crash

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The fatal collision involved two vehicles in Bingham County, while the injury incident took place between a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Bannock County.

Two Victims in Fatal Collision North of Shelley, Idaho

According to the ISP, the fatal accident occurred north of Shelley on US91 at milepost 119 at 4:39 PM. In the report, ISP details:

A 68-year-old woman from Basalt was traveling southbound on US91 in a 2012 Ford F150.

A 66-year-old woman from Idaho Falls, accompanied by a 43-year-old female passenger from Shelley, was heading northbound in a 2013 Honda CR-V.

The Ford F150 veered across the center line and collided with the Honda CR-V.

The driver of the truck was transported to a local hospital, while both individuals in the Honda ‘succumbed to their injuries at the scene.’

One Injured in Motorcycle Accident Near Chubbuck, ID

The second serious incident reported by the Idaho State Police on April 2nd occurred on W. Chubbuck Road west of Philbin Road at 6:48 PM. The ISP News Release offers the following details:

A 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading west on W. Chubbuck Road.

A 2013 Infiniti QX56 was stopped on W. Chubbuck Road, preparing to turn south.

The driver, a 53-year-old woman from Chubbuck, failed to yield, resulting in the motorcycle colliding with her vehicle.

The motorcyclist, a 20-year-old male, was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.

The ISP is currently investigating both accidents.

Accident Locations – 16 Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Idaho in 2024

This year, the Idaho State Police have reported 23 accidents involving motorcycles, resulting in 16 injuries and 18 fatalities. The maps below illustrate the locations of these incidents, along with information from police reports on the causes of the accidents and the resulting injuries or fatalities.

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Swift Dzire Collides with Harley Davidson in Hyderabad; Two Young Lives Lost – Telangana Today

The victims have been identified as Y Harshith (20) from Babu Jagjeevan Ram Nagar in Bhoiguda and his companion Devi Pranay (18) of Chacha Nehru Nagar, both employed at a pest control company in Marredpally.

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Swift Dzire Collides with Harley Davidson in Hyderabad; Two Young Lives Lost – Telangana Today
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Hyderabad: Two young men tragically lost their lives when a vehicle being driven recklessly lost control and collided with their motorcycle near Paradise junction in Secunderabad on Wednesday morning.

The deceased have been named as Y Harshith (20) from Babu Jagjeevan Ram Nagar in Bhoiguda and his friend Devi Pranay (18) from Chacha Nehru Nagar, both working at a pest control firm located in Marredpally.


The pair departed from their workplace after finishing their shift on Harshith’s Harley Davidson motorcycle and stopped to enjoy tea near Paradise Hotel before heading home when the accident happened in the early hours.

According to police reports, after having tea, as they were returning from SD Road towards Bansilalpet, a Swift Dzire coming from Jubilee Bus Station towards Paradise junction lost control and crashed into their motorcycle.

Both riders fell onto the road, sustaining severe injuries. While Pranay was pronounced dead at the scene, Harshith was subsequently declared dead at a nearby hospital.

The Mahankali police have initiated a case concerning negligence that resulted in death and injuries and are currently conducting an investigation. The driver of the car has been detained.

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