Blog Archive - October, 2018

GEORGIA – October 15, 2018 (bodyshopbusiness.com) According to an online news story from bodyshopbusiness.com, Georgia lawmakers say the state’s Hands-Free law, which went into effect in July, has already produced positive results.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 22, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online news report from ajc.com, the Court of Appeals in Georgia has upheld limitations placed on inspection of a Georgia poultry processing facility following a worker accident. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s request for a broader inspection was struck down in a Georgia district court.*

October 30, 2018 (katu.com) Halloween is an exciting holiday for kids and parents, but a recent study from Canadian researchers found that Halloween festivities are tied to an increase in pedestrian fatalities. The study details are reported online by katu.com.*

BERKELEY COUNTY, SC. – October 23, 2018 (live5news.com) A man from South Carolina was killed October 22 in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 26, according to an online news story from live5news.com.*

ADEL, GA. – October 24, 2018 (valdostatoday.com) As reported online by valdostatoday.com, three semi-trucks were involved in a fiery collision that occurred October 22 on Interstate 75 in Adel, Georgia.*

FOSYTH COUNTY, GA. – October 24, 2018 (forsythnews.com) As reported online by forsythnews.com, a woman from Cumming, Georgia, was killed October 24 in a head-on vehicle collision in Forsyth County, Georgia.*

DECATUR, GA. – October 24, 2018 (cbs46.com) Residents in Decatur, Georgia, are pushing for a lower speed limit in Candler Street in response to numerous vehicle accidents in Decatur, Georgia, according to an online news report from cbs46.com.*

October 30, 2018 (wsbradio.com) According to an online news report from wsbradio.com, Halloween can be dangerous for pedestrians. A recent traffic study found the risk of a fatal pedestrian accident is much higher on Halloween than other days.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 29, 2018 (seattletimes.com) Safe Kids Georgia and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are offering tips to kids and parents for a safe Halloween. The tips are posted online at seattletimes.com.*

LEXINGTON, KY. – October 23, 2018 (lex18.com) According to an online news report from lex18.com, a worker died October 23 after an accident at a UPS facility in Lexington, Kentucky. Little is known about the accident at this time.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 24, 2018 (ajc.com) A multi-vehicle crash October 24 in northwest Atlanta, Georgia, sent a dump truck flying over a retaining wall, according to an online news report from ajc.com.*

WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA. – October 24, 2018 (newschannel9.com) According to an online news report from newschannel9.com, a driver is facing criminal charges after striking and killing a man on Interstate 75 in Whitfield County, Georgia.* 

FLOYD COUNTY, GA. – October 24, 2018 (northwestgeorgianews.com) High school students from Darlington and Floyd counties in Georgia participated in a “Teen Maze” October 24 — an exercise organized by the school systems and communities to teach students the consequences of poor decisions, like distracted driving and criminal activity. Details from the exercise are reported online at northwestgeorgianews.com.*

PEACH COUNTY, GA. – October 24, 2018 (13wmaz.com) According to an online news report from 13wmaz.com, a tractor-trailer crash and resulting fire shut down all of Interstate 75 North October 24 in Peach County, Georgia.*

CALHOUN, GA. – October 24, 2018 (northwestgeorgianews.com) A woman was arrested October 16 after attempting to flee the scene of a car crash in Calhoun, Georgia, according to an online news report from northwestgeorgianews.com.*

BROOKHAVEN, GA. – October 25, 2018 (11alive.com) A man in Brookhaven, Georgia, trying to chase a MARTA bus was run over and killed October 24, according to an online news report from 11alive.com.*

GEORGIA – October 24, 2018 (infosurhoy.com) A recent study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that the majority of states in the U.S. have inadequate access to trauma centers. Georgia was among the states with poor access, meaning lives are lost every year in Georgia as people wait for medical help. The story is reported online at infosurhoy.com.* 

COBB COUNTY, GA. – October 24, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online news report from ajc.com, a car crash in Cobb County, Georgia, left one person dead and one hospitalized on October 24. Little information is known about the accident at this time.*

GEORGIA – October 18, 2018 (businessinsurance.com) A study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute shows that medical costs in workers’ compensation claims are trending down, according to an online article from businessinsurance.com.*

WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA. – October 24, 2018 (timesfreepress.com) As reported online by timesfreepress.com, a woman from Missouri has been arrested and criminally charged after hitting and killing a truck driver who was standing outside his truck on Interstate 75 in Whitfield County, Georgia.* 

MACON, GA. – October 22, 2018 (macon.com) According to an online news report from macon.com, more roundabouts have been popping up around Georgia, and the devices are bringing increased safety to the state’s roadways.*

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA. – October 23, 2018 (macon.com) A former Houston County, Georgia, school bus driver was arrested October 23 on additional criminal charges stemming from a January 2018 crash that killed a student. The story is reported online at macon.com.*

FLOYD COUNTY, GA. – October 23, 2018 (northwestgeorgianews.com) Two motorcycles collided October 23 in Floyd County, Georgia, according to an online news story from northwestgeorgianews.com. Injuries are not yet known.*

ROME, ITALY – October 23, 2018 (macon.com) An estimated 20 people were injured October 23 when an escalator apparently malfunctioned and collapsed in Rome, Italy, according to an online news story from macon.com.*

CLARKSVILLE, TN. – October 23, 2018 (clarksvillenow.com) Five people were injured October 19 when a truck crashed into a police vehicle and two work lifts in a construction zone in Clarksville, Tennessee. The story is reported online at clarksvillenow.com.*

GEORGIA – October 23, 2018 (theepochtimes.com) Due to the success of its Hands-Free legislation, Georgia has found itself at the forefront of a distracted driving crackdown sweeping the country. The story is reported online at theepochtimes.com.*

VIRGINIA – October 17, 2018 (theepochtimes.com) One Virginia firefighter was killed and two others were severely injured in a vehicle crash that occurred during Hurricane Michael, according to an online news story from theepochtimes.com.*

LAGRANGE, GA. – October 15, 2018 (lagrangenews.com) A postal worker has been hospitalized after a driver crashed into her mail truck in LaGrange, Georgia, according to an online news story from lagrangenews.com.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – October 15, 2018 (rochesterfirst.com) Two weeks after a crash that killed 11 cows on Interstate 285 in Cobb County, Georgia, the last cow has been rounded up. The story is reported online at rochesterfirst.com.*

MONTGOMERY, AL. – October 23, 2018 (wsfa.com) A utility worker died October 21 after an industrial accident in Montgomery, Alabama, according to an online news story from wsfa.com. Few details have been released about the accident at this time.*

FULTON COUNTY, GA. – October 22, 2018 (11alive.com) A Fulton County, Georgia, teacher was struck and killed by a vehicle October 20 while she was walking across a highway, according to an online news report from 11alive.com.*

GEORGIA – October 23, 2018 (consumeraffairs.com) According to an online report from consumeraffairs.com, carmaker Mazda North American Operations is recalling vehicles across the United States, including in Georgia, because of issues with the vehicles’ airbag inflators.*

POOLER, GA. – October 23, 2018 (wtoc.com) According to an online news report from wtoc.com, the Pooler Police Department in Pooler, Georgia, has received a state grant to be used for speed awareness.*

COOK COUNTY, GA. – October 23, 2018 (wctv.com) As reported online by wctv.com, a vehicle crash caused part of Interstate 75 to shut down October 22 in Cook County, Georgia.*

GEORGIA – October 23, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news story from patch.com, the risk of deer collisions doubles this time of year. The article provides five tips to help drivers avoid a wreck.*

UNITED STATES – OCTOBER 23, 2018 (venturebeat.com) Results of a recent survey show members of the public have little trust for self-driving cars. The survey results are reported by venturebeat.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 23, 2018 (ajc.com) Federal prosecutors have issued a subpoena to the driver involved in a 2016 crash with a former Atlanta mayor’s city-issued vehicle, according to an online news report from ajc.com. The subpoena is part of an ongoing investigation into corruption at Atlanta City Hall.*

FULTON COUNTY, GA. – October 22, 2018 (patch.com) The week of October 22 through October 26 is National School Bus Safety Week, according to an online news report on patch.com, and Fulton County Schools in Georgia is using the week to showcase its progress in the areas of bus safety and efficiency.*

MILTON, GA. – October 13, 2018 (northfulton.com) According to an online news report from northfulton.com, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle October 8 in Milton, Georgia. Authorities say charges have not yet been filed.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 23, 2018 (11alive.com) According to an online news report from 11alive.com, a wreck on Interstate 285 October 23 slowed traffic significantly for commuters in the Atlanta area.*

SMYRNA, GA. – October 22, 2018 (mdjonline.com) The week of October 21 is Teen Driver Safety Week, and in a Letter to the Editor, an auto dealer from Smyrna, Georgia, discusses the meaning of the week and tips for teens. The letter is posted online at mdjonline.com.*

UNITED STATES – October 22, 2018 (wral.com) According to an online news report from wral.com, an investigation by Consumer Reports revealed the presence of various banned drugs, including hallucinogens, in consumer meat products.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 22, 2018 (cbs46.com) A Georgia father is promoting safe driving practices in memory of his son, who was killed in a vehicle accident in 2014. Details of the story are reported online at cbs46.com.*

GEORGIA – October 23, 2018 (dig-in.com) Georgia’s legislation combatting distracted driving debuted this summer and has so far seen success in reducing use of electronic devices on the road and traffic accidents. According to an online story from dig-in.com, the results of Georgia’s legislation are prompting other states to consider adoption of similar laws. 

COWETA COUNTY, GA. – October 22, 2018 (times-herald.com) A vehicle wreck on October 22 in Coweta County, Georgia, resulted in the tragic death of one woman and injuries to two children, according to an online news story from times-herald.com.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 15, 2018 (wgal.com) According to an online news report from wgal.com, a woman from Pennsylvania is looking for answers regarding the death of her husband, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Atlanta, Georgia.*

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV. – October 23, 2018 (wsaz.com) A head-on collision involving an SUV and a coal truck in West Virginia resulted in one fatality, according to an online news report from wsaz.com.*

GEORGIA – October 23, 2018 (claimsjournal.com) According to an online news story from claimsjournal.com, several states around the country have been considering legislation to crack down on distracted driving, and they’re doing so in part because of the success of Georgia’s Hands-Free law.*

LOS ANGELES, CA. – October 22, 2018 (macon.com) A gas company in California has agreed to pay a motorcyclist and his family $46 million in connection with a 2017 vehicle crash. The details of the case are reported online at macon.com.*

HERMANN, MO. – October 22, 2018 (columbiamissourian.com) Three of the victims of a fatal trolley accident that took place October 20 in Hermann, Missouri, have now been identified. The story is reported online at columbiamissourian.com.*

ALPHARETTA, GA. – October 23, 2018 (wsbtv.com) According to an online news report from wsbtv.com, a vehicle wreck October 23 downed a power pole and closed a busy roadway in Alpharetta, Georgia.*

PAULDING COUNTY, GA. – October 19, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online news report from ajc.com, two school bus crashes occurred October 19 in Georgia. One occurred in Cobb County and the other in Paulding County.*

GEORGIA – October 22, 2018 (dailymail.co.uk) According to new research by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the majority of states in the U.S., including Georgia, have poor access to trauma centers. During life-saving time periods, distance to a proper trauma center can mean all the difference. The study information is posted online at dailymail.co.uk.*

HAHNVILLE, LA. – October 22, 2018 (wgno.com) According to an online news report from wgno.com, a man was killed in a collision with a dump truck October 21 in Hahnville, Louisiana.*

DELAWARE COUNTY, OH. – October 22, 2018 (nbc4i.com) A semi-truck hauling a load of eggs October 22 crashed on a highway in Ohio, according to an online news report from nbc4i.com. The truck driver was killed in the truck crash.*

HALL COUNTY, GA. – October 17, 2018 (ajc.com) A three-vehicle wreck in Hall County, Georgia, resulted in one fatality and injuries to three others on October 17. One of the injured passengers was a 1-year-old child.*

CATOOSA COUNTY, GA. – October 22, 2018 (northwestgeorgianews.com) A man walking across a state highway in Catoosa County, Georgia, was killed by a vehicle October 21, according to an online news report from northwestgeorgianews.com.*

HALL COUNTY, GA. – October 17, 2018 (gainesvilletimes.com) According to an online news report from gainesvilletimes.com, an infant was among the injured after a three-vehicle wreck in Hall County, Georgia, that resulted in the death of one woman.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – October 18, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online news report from ajc.com, three officers in DeKalb County, Georgia, were injured during a police chase October 17 that started in Lake City, Georgia.*

LITHONIA, GA. – October 18, 2018 (montgomeryadvertiser.com) According to an online news report from montgomeryadvertiser.com, the Alabama State University President has issues a statement following the death of one of the university’s freshman. The student was killed October 13 in a drunk driving accident in Georgia.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – October 18, 2018 (wtoc.com) The Savannah Police Department recently received a state grant of more than $100,000, according to an online news report from wtoc.com. The department plans to use the money for its Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) unit.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 18, 2018 (jdsupra.com) The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia, recently limited an inspection of a Georgia poultry processing facility that was requested by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration following a worker accident. The decision is considered a major victory for employers, according to an article at jdsupra.com.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 18, 2018 (jdsupra.com) The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia, recently limited an inspection of a Georgia poultry processing facility that was requested by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration following a worker accident. Details of the case and the Court’s decision can be found online at jdsupra.com.*

EMANUEL COUNTY, GA. – October 22, 2018 (wjbf.com) A plane that crashed crash August 25 in Emanuel County, Georgia, took off with no fuel cap, according to an online news report from wjbf.com. The crash killed four of the five people aboard the plane.*

LITHONIA, GA. – October 17, 2018 (al.com) According to an online news report from al.com, the 18-year-old girl killed October 13 in a drunk driving accident in Georgia was a freshman at Alabama State University.*

TROUP COUNTY, GA. – October 18, 2018 (lagrangenews.com) The Troup County High School airlifted after a vehicle accident near the school October 12 has been released from the hospital, according to an online news report from lagrangenews.com.*

SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA – October 18, 2018 (straight.com) According to an online news report from straight.com, a vehicle struck a man on a mobility scooter October 17 in Surrey, British Columbia.*

PAULDING COUNTY, GA. – October 16, 2018 (patch.com) The identity has been released of a pilot who was killed in a plane crash October 13 in Paulding County, Georgia, according to an online news report from patch.com.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 15, 2018 (11alive.com) The identity has been released of a woman in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while riding her moped, according to an online news report from 11alive.com. The crash took place October 7 in Atlanta, Georgia, and the driver of the vehicle fled the scene.*

GEORGIA – October 15, 2018 (wsav.com) As the year 2018 begins to draw to a close, Georgia is totaling accident figures, and the state has seen a decline in the number of traffic crashes and traffic deaths this year, according to an online news report from wsav.com. The lower numbers follow implementation of Georgia’s Hands-Free law.* 

MACON, GA. – October 14, 2018 (macon.com) According to an online news report from macon.com, authorities in Macon, Georgia, are investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred October 14.*

BRANSON, MO. – October 15, 2018 (wsbradio.com) Lawsuits filed against two companies involved in the July duck boat accident in Branson, Missouri, are reportedly heading to mediation, even as the defense disclaims liability in its court pleadings. The story is reported online at wsbradio.com.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – October 16, 2018 (11alive.com) According to an online news report from 11alive.com, additional information has been released regarding an October 16 box truck accident on Interstate 85 in Gwinnett County, Georgia.*

THOMSON, GA. -  October 16, 2018 (wsbtv.com) A teacher from Georgia tragically died October 13 in a plane crash off of Long Island, New York, according to an online news story from wsbtv.com.*

GEORGIA – October 3, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online news report from ajc.com, Georgia schools will receive $2.5 million in federal funding for school safety improvements. The funding is part of an effort by the U.S. Justice Department to address school violence in the wake of the recent shooting in Parkland, Florida.*

TIFTON, GA. – October 15, 2018 (moultrieobserver.com) According to an online news story from moultrieobserver.com, the Georgia Department of Transportation Special Response Team is nearly finished with its mission to restore open roadways and working traffic signals in the state, following the effects of Hurricane Michael.*

October 15, 2018 (mashable.com) A start-up company based in Brooklyn, New York, has created a collapsible helmet that it hopes will tackle safety gaps in the bicycling world, according to an online article from mashable.com.*

October 14, 2018 (upi.com) As reported online by upi.com, a nonprofit automotive safety group has demanded that carmakers Hyundai and Kia recall millions of vehicles because of vehicle fire complaints.*

GEORGIA – October 16, 2018 (valdostadailytimes.com) The week of September 23 to September 29 was National Child Passenger Safety Week. According to an online news report from valdostadailytimes.com, safety officials in Georgia took advantage of the opportunity to help Georgians protect kids on the road.*

UNITED STATES – October 16, 2018 (nhtsa.gov) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has posted on its website information and answers to questions about new vehicle technology it is promoting to save lives.*

UNITED STATES – October 16, 2018 (nhtsa.gov) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, of the U.S. Department of Transportation, recently issued a cease and desist letter to the maker of a product called Autopilot Buddy. Details about the letter are reported at nhtsa.gov.*

LITHONIA, GA. – October 16, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online news report from ajc.com, an Alabama State University freshman was killed October 13 during a trip home to Georgia.*

LAMAR COUNTY, GA. – October 15, 2018 (11alive.com) A 4-year-old boy died October 14 after his father accidentally backed over him in the driveway of their Lamar County, Georgia, home. Details of the accident are reported online at 11alive.com.*

THOMSON, GA. – October 16, 2018 (ajc.com) A special education teacher from Georgia died October 13 in a New York plane crash, according to an online news story from ajc.com.*

DALLAS, TX. – October 16, 2018 (seattletimes.com) According to an online news report from seattletimes.com, a report released by the National Transportation Safety Board found that the driver responsible for a 2017 Texas bus crash was driving under the influence.*

OPELIKA, AL. – October 17, 2018 (timesdaily.com) A single-engine plane bound for Georgia crashed October 16 in the area of Opelika, Alabama, according to an online news report from timesdaily.com.*

BRUNSWICK, GA. – October 15, 2018 (news4jax.com) A woman is in a coma after an ATV accident that took place in Brunswick, Georgia, according to an online news report from news4jax.com.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – October 16, 2018 (gwinnettdailypost.com) According to an online news report from gwinnettdailypost.com, a box truck accident October 16 shut down part of Interstate 85 in Gwinnett County, Georgia.*

PAULDING COUNTY, GA. – October 15, 2018 (wsbradio.com) According to newly reported information from wsbradio.com, the pilot who was killed in a plane crash October 13 in Paulding County, Georgia, was flying to Georgia to visit his grandchildren.*

ANCHORAGE, AK. – October 17, 2018 (seattletimes.com) A man crossing a street in Alaska October 16 was struck and killed by an SUV, according to an online news report from seattletimes.com.*

ROME, GA. – October 16, 2018 (northwestgeorgianews.com) A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle October 16 in Rome, Georgia, according to an online report from northwestgeorgianews.com.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 9, 2018 (law.justia.com) The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals denied on October 9 a broad inspection of a Georgia poultry processing facility that was requested by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration following a worker accident. The Court’s opinion can be found at law.justia.com.* 

BURKE COUNTY, GA. – October 10, 2018 (augustachronicle.com) A vehicle wreck October 10 on Highway 25 in Burke County, Georgia, left seven people injured, according to an online news story from augustachronicle.com.*

WINFIELD, KS. – October 10, 2018 (kake.com) According to an online news report from kake.com, a woman from Georgia was among the victims of a double fatality vehicle accident that occurred October 10 near Winfield, Kansas.*

MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GA- According to the ledger-enquirer.com, there have been recent proposals to change bus driver earnings and responsibilities. Representatives John Thomas and Frank Meyers suggested a minimum pay increase for school bus drivers. The rate suggested was $17 an hour, which is a 16 percent increase over the current minimum pay rate of $14.66 an hour.*

ALBANY, NY- The www.wral.com writes that high-speed car accident can expose the human body to extremely high forces. Even when people use seatbelts, physics dictates that the forces are still strong enough to be deadly. For people who fail to use seatbelts, the force is even more likely to kill.*

UNITED STATES – October 11, 2018 (wsbradio.com) The National Transportation Safety Board is considering recommendation of improvements to the aviation industry’s system for incident reporting, after five planes were almost involved in a major crash in San Francisco, California. The story is reported online at wsbradio.com.*

MACON, GA - According to 41nbc.com, a car accident that occurred on Monday, October 9, 2018, in Macon sent five people to the hospital with injuries. The crash took place on Williamson Road when an eastbound Ford Expedition lost control and struck a Kia Optima that was westbound. There were six occupants in the Ford Expedition, including 5 adults and one 11-year-old child. There were four occupants in the Kia, including two children and two adults.*

GEORGIA – October 11, 2018 (bdtonline.com) Georgia’s agriculture has taken a hit from the effects of Hurricane Michael, according to an online news report from bdtonline.com.*

USA- 11alive.com reports that the limousine involved in a horrendous fatal crash on Saturday, October 6, 2018,should never have been driving on the road. The vehicle had failed an inspection and was not safe to be driven. Now the collision is leading to scrutiny of the limousine industry.*

PIKE COUNTY, OH. – October 10, 2018 (portsmouth-dailytimes.com) According to an online news report from portsmouth-dailytimes.com, a truck driver from Georgia was involved in a vehicle accident October 9 in Ohio that resulted in the death of the other driver. Preliminary information indicates the Georgia driver caused the accident.*

DECATUR, GA- The ajc.com reports that about one and a half miles of Candler Road have presented problems for years. Between College Avenue and Pharr Road, Candler has a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour. There are two hills located in that stretch of road which cause vehicles to pick up significant speed while driving through an area that is residential.*

USA- The dailybeast.com writes that the driver who was operating the limousine that crashed last Saturday, October 6, 2018,was driving without having the necessary license to operate the vehicle. The company that owned the limousine, Prestige Limousine, has been ordered to close while the crash is under investigation.*

GEORGIA- The times-herald.com reports that a man was killed in a train crash that was the second within a week to occur on the same stretch of tracks. The victim was identified as 41-year-old Scott Brannon Duke of Acworth, Georgia. Duke died on Monday, October 8, 2018.*

ATLANTA, GA- According to 9news.com.au, a vehicle struck a gas station in Atlanta killing the driver. The crash was captured on a surveillance camera which shows the vehicle driving around a corner striking the gas pumps and losing its tire. The vehicle then struck the Exxon gas station’s storefront.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – October 11, 2018 (ajc.com) The effects of Hurricane Michael have swept over DeKalb County, Georgia, as the county copes with flooded roads, power outages, and downed lines. The story is reported online at ajc.com.*

PAULDING COUNTY, GA. – October 13, 2018 (ajc.com) A pilot, Paul Lewis Deep, from Middleburg, Florida, died during a plane crash that occurred October 13 in Paulding County, Georgia, according to an online news report from ajc.com.*

AUGUSTA, GA. – October 17, 2018 (wrdw.com) According to an online news report from wrdw.com, officials in Augusta, Georgia, are investigating an incident at a family park that left one child dead from electrocution and two injured.*

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA. – October 17, 2018 (wjbf.com) According to an online news story from wjbf.com, traffic was slowed in Columbia County, Georgia, the morning of October 17 due to a wreck on Interstate 20.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – October 17, 2018 (ajc.com) A car crash in Clayton County, Georgia, caused traffic delays for commuters in the Atlanta metro area October 17, according to an online news report from ajc.com.*

MOUNT JEWETT, PA. – October 16, 2018 (oleantimesherald.com) A worker died October 15 in an accident at a Georgia Pacific MDF plant in Pennsylvania. The story is reported online by oleantimesherald.com.*

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA. – October 17, 2018 (wrdw.com) A worker with the Georgia Department of Transportation was injured October 17 while working in a Columbia County construction zone, according to an online news report from wrdw.com.* 

LITHONIA, GA. – October 16, 2018 (wsbtv.com) According to an online news report from wsbtv.com, a college student from Georgia was killed October 13 in what appears to have been a drunk driving crash.*

USA- The bigcountryhomepage.com writes that there have been some major recalls in the United States over the last week. The recalls could impact health and safety, and everyone should check to ensure that the recalls do not impact them.*

UNITED STATES – October 11, 2018 (sciencenewsforstudents.org) An article online at sciencenewsforstudents.org looks at the high numbers of teen vehicle accidents in the United States and the reasons behind these accidents.

October 9, 2018 (automoblog.net) An online article at automoblog.com discusses a new documentary that explores people’s driving habits and exposes rampant distracted driving.*

DETROIT, MI. – October 12, 2018 (macon.com) According to an online news report from macon.com, carmaker Toyota is recalling almost 188,000 cars, trucks, and SUVs for issues related to airbag inflation.*

OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL. – October 14, 2018 (theledger.com) A Georgia man was involved in a vehicle accident October 13 on the Florida Turnpike that killed an occupant of another vehicle. The story is reported online at theledger.com.*

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL. – October 12, 2018 (wsbradio.com) A Florida man in his 80s was struck and killed by a drunk driver October 9 while he was doing yardwork in front of his house. The story is reported online at wsbradio.com.*

GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC. – October 15, 2018 (wjcl.com) According to an online news report from wjcl.com, two people were killed October 13 in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 85 in Greenville County, South Carolina.*

MILTON, GA. – October 13, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, authorities in Milton, Georgia, have identified the pedestrian struck and killed by a vehicle October 8.*

DECATUR, GA. – October 10, 2018 (decaturish.com) Residents in Decatur, Georgia, are pushing for improved safety on South Candler Street after the road became the site of a series of vehicle accidents, according to an online news story from decaturish.com.*

MOSCOW, PA. – October 14, 2018 (krmg.com) According to an online news story from krmg.com, a woman died October 14 when a passenger bus crashed on Interstate 380 in Moscow, Pennsylvania.*

TROUP COUNTY, GA. – October 12, 2018 (lagrangenews.com) Three students from Troup County High School were injured in a vehicle accident near the school October 12, according to an online news report from lagrangenews.com.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – October 15, 2018 (11alive.com) According to an online news story from 11alive.com, a major wreck involving several vehicles tied up traffic October 15 in DeKalb County, Georgia.*

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – October 12, 2018 (tvnz.co.nz) A tourist bus carrying more than 30 passengers, including Americans, crashed October 12 in Heidelberg, Germany, according to an online news report from tvnz.co.nz.*

SUNNYVALE, CA. – October 11, 2018 (mydaytondailynews.com) A self-driving car owned by Apple was involved in a rear-end collision in Sunnyvale, California, according to an online news report from mydaytondailynews.com.*

October 5, 2018 (electronicdesign.com) An online article from electronicdesign.com discusses current autonomous vehicle technology and how far it needs to go to protect pedestrians from serious crashes.*

October 9, 2018 (sciencedaily.com) According to an online news story from sciencedaily.com, a group of researchers recently tested public reaction to autonomous vehicle behavior in crash scenarios.*

CORK COUNTY, IRELAND – October 6, 2018 (irishexaminer.com) Students in Ireland were able to gain powerful insight into a car crash scenario through the use of virtual reality, according to an online news story from irishexaminer.com.*

MOUND HOUSE, NV. – October 11, 2018 (ccenterdispatch.com) A pedestrian was struck and killed October 8 on U.S. Highway 50 in Mound House, Nevada, according to an online news report from ccenterdispatch.com.*

PAULDING COUNTY, GA. – October 13, 2018 (11alive.com) According to a report from 11alive.com, power workers discovered a plane crash hours after it occurred on October 13 in Paulding County, Georgia.*

GREENE COUNTY, TN. – October 12, 2018 (timesnews.net) According to an online news story from timesnews.net, a Georgia amusement park company has been ordered to mediation in a Tennessee federal lawsuit that stems from a 2016 Ferris wheel incident.*

PHOENIX, AZ. – October 11, 2018 (macon.com) Arizona is opening a facility dedicated to researching and testing autonomous vehicles, according to an online news report from macon.com.*

MACON, GA. – October 14, 2018 (41nbc.com) According to an online news report from 41nbc.com, a man was struck and killed by a vehicle October 14 in Macon, Georgia.*

POLK COUNTY, TN. – October 12, 2018 (newschannel9.com) Authorities in Polk County, Tennessee, were called to the scene of a pedestrian accident October 12, according to an online news report from newschannel9.com.*

ORANGE COUNTY, FL. – October 12, 2018 (wsbradio.com) A school bus carrying several children crashed into a backyard pool October 12 in Orange County, Florida, according to an online news report from wsbradio.com.*

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA. – October 12, 2018 (patch.com) One person is dead and another hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash October 11 in Cherokee County, Georgia, according to an online news story from patch.com.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – October 12, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news story from patch.com, a woman from Dunwoody, Georgia tragically died after being involved in a vehicle accident October 11 in Sandy Springs, Georgia.*

ROME, GA. – October 14, 2018 (northwestgeorgianews.com) Officials in Rome, Georgia, are considering a ban on pedestrians and bicyclists along the Veterans Memorial Highway bypass in the city, according to an online new story from northwestgeorgianews.com.*

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA. – October 12, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online news report from ajc.com, the passenger of a convertible died in an October 11 vehicle crash in Cherokee County, Georgia. The driver was hospitalized after the crash.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 12, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while riding a moped October 7 in Atlanta, Georgia. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, according to an online report at fox5atlanta.com.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – October 11, 2018 (nbcnews.com) According to an updated report from nbcnews.com, the woman who was shot in the neck before causing a vehicle wreck in Clayton County, Georgia, was an aspiring model.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 10, 2018 (bicycling.com) Bicycling Magazine recently published a list of the Best Bike Cities in America, and Atlanta, Georgia, made an appearance. An article at bicycling.com details the top 50 cities.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – October 11, 2018 (11alive.com) A pileup crash shut down Interstate 20 October 11 in DeKalb County, Georgia, and led to the death of one person, according to an online news story from 11alive.com.*

PALMETTO, GA. – October 10, 2018 (times-herald.com) A motorcyclist was killed October 10 in an accident on Johnston Circle in Palmetto, Georgia, according to an online news report from times-herald.com.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – October 11, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online news report from ajc.com, a multi-vehicle crash October 11 on Interstate 20 in DeKalb County, Georgia, led to the death of one person.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – October 9, 2018 (wsbtv.com) After causing what appears to have been a road-rage collision with a bicyclist, a driver was arrested by authorities in Cobb County, Georgia. The story is reported online by wsbtv.com.*

HERMITAGE, TN. – October 9, 2018 (newschannel5.com) A Tennessee man has been charged in connection with a pedestrian hit-and-run crash that killed a Georgia man October 8, according to an online news story from newschannel5.com.*

AUGUSTA, GA. – October 10, 2018 (wjbf.com) According to an online news report from wjbf.com, a vehicle accident October 10 blocked morning traffic around Augusta, Georgia.*

CHATTANOOGA, TN. – October 11, 2018 (wrcbtv.com) According to an online news report from wrcbtv.com, police in Tennessee have made an arrest in connection with a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run collision. The victim was a former resident of Atlanta, Georgia.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – October 10, 2018 (ajc.com) A woman who caused a vehicle wreck October 8 in Clayton County, Georgia, had been shot in the neck, according to an online news story from ajc.com.*

DADE COUNTY, GA. – October 11, 2018 (wrcbtv.com) Three people were injured October 10 in a vehicle crash on Interstate 24 in Dade County, Georgia, according to an online news story from wrcbtv.com.*

SACRAMENTO, CA. – October 9, 2018 (dailydemocrat.com) According to an online news report from dailydemocrat.com, a vehicle collision October 9 on Interstate 80 in California injured two Georgians.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – October 10, 2018 (11alive.com) According to an online news report from 11alive.com, authorities in Sandy Springs, Georgia, were responding to the scene of a vehicle wreck October 10 at Interstate 285 and Riverside Parkway.*

PROVIDENCE, RI. – October 9, 2018 (ccenterdispatch.com) A man from Providence, Rhode Island, has been criminally charged in connection with a fatal vehicle collision that occurred October 8, according to an online news report from ccenterdispatch.com.*

BANKS COUNTY, GA. – October 9, 2018 (banksnewstoday.com) A Florida man died in a three-vehicle collision October 9 on Interstate 85 in Banks County, Georgia, according to an online news report from banksnewstoday.com.* 

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA. – October 9, 2018 (redandblack.com) According to an online news report from redandblack.com, a motorcyclist was killed October 8 in a vehicle crash in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.* 

ROSWELL, GA. – October 9, 2018 (tuscaloosanews.com) An online article at tuscaloosanews.com discusses the aging technology in most 911 emergency call centers and how some areas are taking steps to upgrade.*

UNITED STATES – October 9, 2018 (nbc24.com) After the deadly limousine accident in New York, an article from nbc24.com examines limo safety for consumers planning their next ride.*

PIKE COUNTY, GA. – October 9, 2018 (nbcnews.com) A 16-year-old Georgia high school football player died of a traumatic brain injury after being hit during a game in late September, according to an online news story from nbcnews.com.* 

KENNESAW, GA. -  October 9, 2018 (dailyhornet.com) According to an online news report from dailyhornet.com, a Georgia-based golf cart company is recalling 145,000 golf carts because of issues related to the accelerator pedal springs.*

October 10, 2018 (fredericknewspost.com) An opinion piece on fredericknewspost.com discusses the lack of regulations pertaining to limousines and what needs to change to prevent deadly accidents from continuing to happen.*

ATLANTA — Business leaders are facing difficult questions as they tangle with handling employees who take prescribed opioid-based drugs. The genesis of the current opioid epidemic stems from the abuse of prescription painkillers. Employers have a right to demand that their business be a drug-free workplace. However, the opioid problem is so widespread that employers are highly likely to have employees battling addition. The difficult question is how businesses should handle the problem? Bizjournals.com reports that even if the employee is not a disabled person legally, the Americans with Disabilities Act might qualify as a disabled person based on the ADA. If that is the case, then the ADA would protect the employee against discrimination in the workplace.*

Riding on a coach bus is fun and convenient. Coach buses are much more comfortable than cars. They provide several amenities that make traveling relaxing, especially when covering long distances. Bus companies, like airlines, operate differently from each other. You and your loved ones should not assume that every bus company in operation is reputable and has an excellent safety record.  Buying a boarding pass does not guarantee safe passage.

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss — A woman from Atlanta died in a single-car crash on Interstate 10 in Hancock County, Mississippi. The Sunherald.com reported that the fatal crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Four other individuals went to the hospital with various injuries. The Mississippi State Patrol has the accident under investigation.*

BARLOW COUNTY, Ga. — Four cars, a Recreational Vehicle and a vehicle towing a boat occurred in the Pleasant Valley section of Barlow County. The accident happened on I-75 in the northbound travel lanes. Georgia state troopers responded to the scene and closed the Interstate to allow workers to clear the area of the damaged vehicles and debris. 11alive.com reported that a medical helicopter arrived at the scene to transport the sole injured person to a local trauma center.*

TONTITOWN, Ark. — A three-vehicle crash killed a 21-year-old woman from Toccoa Falls, Ga. The wreck happened on Thursday, October 4, 2018, around 9:40 p.m. according to nwahomepage.com. Arkansas state police are investigating the fatal crash.* 

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. — A SUV-styled limousine blew a stop sign and slammed into an unoccupied SUV and then into a stand of trees. The crash killed 20, 18 of whom were riding in the limo, andtwo were in the parking lot near the parked SUV according to the Northwest Georgia News. Many of those in the limousine were related. The group was out celebrating the 30^thbirthday for the youngest of one of the sisters killed.*

SPAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — A man wanted by police crashes his sedan head-on into a pickup truck on Highway 16 in the vicinity of Griffin, Ga. The impact killed the passenger in the pickup. The responding officers from the Georgia State Patrol placed the driver in custody shortly after the accident because police found outstanding warrants for his arrest. The fleeing offender crashed his vehicle in the morning hours of Friday, October 5, 2018, according to 11alive.com.The Georgia State Patrol officers who responded have the accident under investigation.* 

TONTITOWN, Ark. — A woman from Georgia in her early twenties died in a horrible crash in Tontitown, Arkansas. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that the fatal incident happened on Thursday, October 4, 2018, around 9:40 p.m. Four other people — two adults and two children — were hurt in the crash as well. Law enforcement officers continue to probe the cause of the crash.*

ATLANTA — WSB-TV 2 issued a traffic “Red Alert” in the evening hours of Sunday, October 7, 2018, to advise drivers that a crash involving injuries happened on I-20 east near exit 59. Exit 59 is the Boulevard exit in downtown Atlanta. Law enforcement officers and traffic officials asked motorists who needed to travel through that area to find an alternate route. The best route around the traffictie-upwas using Memorial Drive or Glenwood Avenue eastbound.*

ATLANTA— The limousine crash that occurred on Saturday, October 6, 2018, was one of the deadliest transportation accidents in U.S. history that did not involve a plane according to wsbradio.com.The horrible wreck killed all 18 aboard the limo and another two people who were not in the vehicle but were in a parking lot and killed by debris. Sadly, as tragic as this most recent event was, there have been other incidents that took more lives.*

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Georgia roads have been deadly in 2018. According to Fox 54 News,The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in Georgia stated that more than100 pedestrians and nearly 300 motorcyclists died in accidents in 2018. The number of dead and wounded, continue to rise each year. Some concerned citizens are making an effort to try and beat the problem. The event, called Active Alive Augusta, was held on the Augusta Common on October 7.*

MATTHEWS, N.C. — A recording of a bike ride turned into a viral phenomenon — and a stark reminder of how great of a threat deer pose to motorists and others occupying the road in the fall. Deer are much more active in the autumn. Consequently, they will encroach on roadways, making driving, cycling, and even walking, dangerous. Law enforcement officials said that highway patrol officers receive numerous calls about vehicles striking deer and other wildlife from October to January each year according to ajc.com.*

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — Troopers from the Georgia State Patrol responded to a deadly crash in Coweta County around 10:25 a.m. on Friday, October 5, 2018,according to ajc.com. State Patrol officers said that only one vehicle was involved and the 71-year-old driver, died in the crash. A passenger in the car also suffered injuries but is expected to survive. The responding State Patrol officers continue to pursue the cause of the accident.*

TOKYO, Japan — The Toyota Motor Corporation issued a massive recall of some of its best-selling hybrid cars. According to wsbradio.com, Toyota recalled 2.43 million cars that are in circulation in Japan and around the world. The recall relates to a problem with the hybrid cars stalling. Toyota isolated the problem and announced that the cars might stall due to a power failure. The manufacturer announced that a software upgrade may repair the problem and that the company will perform that service free-of-charge to its customers.*

HARRISONBURG, VA — A sophomore from James Madison University in Virginia continues to make progress rehabilitating from injuries he suffered in a hit-and-run on August 24, 2018. The Breeze JMU reports that police are honing in on the alleged perpetrator and have asked a court to grant a search warrant for phone records that could link the runaway driver to this horrific pedestrian accident. Investigators have not filed criminal charges as of this point, and the investigation continues.*

LAFAYETTE, Ga. — Newschannel9.com reports that a 40-year-old man named James Chapman tragically died when the van he operated went under a tractor-trailertruck in LaFayette. The fatal crash happened on Friday, October 5, 2018, shortly after midnight. Georgia State Patrol officers are trying to piece together the evidence that will allow them to discover the cause of the crash.*

MACON, Ga. — Jeffersonville Road is about to get a facelift. Anyone who has traveled down this busy road in Macon knows who treacherous the road can be. Now, Macon residents have a reason to rejoice because their long-awaited project has finally begun, according to Macon.com. Residents, politicians, and community leaders came out in force to celebrate with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, October 5, 2018.*

COLUMBUS, Ga. — WTVM.com reported that an accident involving two cars caused major traffic slowdowns on Friday, October 5, 2018. The accident took place on Interstate-185 in the southbound lanes in Columbus, Georgia. The responding officers and other first responders worked diligently to re-open the flow of traffic while conducting an investigation of how the accident happened and assessing whether any of the parties suffered any injuries.*

GROVETOWN, GA. – October 4, 2018 (wrdw.com) A new traffic light in Grovetown, Georgia, should ease traffic congestion for commuters, according to an online news report from wrdw.com.*

NEWNAN, GA. – October 5, 2018 (times-herald.com) According to an online news report from times-herald.com, a single-vehicle accident October 5 in Newnan, Georgia, resulted in the death of a 71-year-old woman.*

MACON, GA. – October 5, 2018 (macon.com) A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle October 5 in Macon, Georgia, according to an online news report from macon.com.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – October 5, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online report from patch.com, a woman was hospitalized after flipping her car October 4 in Sandy Springs, Georgia.*

TOKYO, JAPAN – October 5, 2018 (wsbradio.com) Automobile manufacturer Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling more than 2 million vehicles for issues with stalling, according to an online news report from wsbradio.com.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – October 2, 2018 (decaturish.com) The woman who caused a vehicle accident that killed a 5-year-old boy in DeKalb County, Georgia, has been charged with vehicular homicide, according to an online new story from decaturish.com.*  

BIBB COUNTY, GA. – October 5, 2018 (41nbc.com) According to an online news report from 41nbc.com, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred October 5 in Macon, Georgia.*

VILANOVA DE AROUSA, SPAIN – October 5, 2018 (bbc.com) An online article at bbc.com discusses a car crash that occurred September 24 in Spain. The crash resulted in the death of a 3-year-old girl, and reports indicate the computer tablet she was holding might have been responsible for her death.*

GEORGIA – October 4, 2018 (wsbradio.com) The way the state of Georgia handles its ambulance services is drawing increased criticism, according to an online news story from wsbradio.com.* 

HEMPSTEAD COUNTY, AR. – October 5, 2018 (texarkanagazette.com) Two young children were killed in a car crash October 4 in Hempstead County, Arkansas, according to an online news report from texarkanagazette.com. The children reportedly had ties to Georgia.*

MACON, GA. – October 5, 2018 (13wmaz.com) The driver involved in an October 5 pedestrian fatality accident in Macon, Georgia, has now been identified, according to an online news report from 13wmaz.com.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 4, 2018 (11alive.com) According to an online report from 11alive.com, a recreational vehicle crashed into a ditch on Interstate 285 in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 4.*

OAKWOOD, GA. – October 4, 2018 (11alive.com) An industrial worker was struck and killed October 3 by a semi-truck in his company’s parking lot in Oakwood, Georgia, according to an online news report from 11alive.com.* 

The question of whether car doors should be locked while driving arises frequently. It is an interesting question. On the one hand, the primary purpose of locking a car door is to prevent theft. On the other, a locked car door can keep you safe in the event of an accident. Car safety advocates claim that keeping the doors locked, while not a substitute for wearing a seatbelt, can help keep the doors from flying open in a wreck, thereby keeping you, the driver or passenger, inside.  

Disaster lurks when a driver leaves his or her lane of travel and crosses over a median or yellow line into oncoming traffic. In the physical world, the vehicle going faster at the point of head-on impact will deliver the force of the blow into the other car. Most often, the person injured or killed in a head-on crash is the person who was driving correctly but took evasive action to avoid a crash by slowing down and turning. Those unfortunate people were doing nothing wrong. Instead, they were driving in their lane and ended up being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Meanwhile, the operator of the car which left the proper lane of travel may be less seriously injured. That scenario is a cruel twist of fate but one that occurs all-too-often.

Approximately 200 million cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles in the United Stateshave airbags as a safety feature. Airbags have undoubtedly saved thousands of lives or reduced the risk of suffering a substantial or catastrophic injury in a car accident. Despite the life-saving capacity of today’s airbags, faulty designs, especially in the Takata line of airbags, have killed numerous people as well—people who would have otherwise survived the crash. 

The children's nursery rhyme that wishes the child a restful night without interruption from biting bed bugs is more than just a cute thing to say to a child. Bed bug infestations are more frequent than ever. Bed bug outbreaks in hotels, hospitals, and other places where lodgers stay is a significant health problem. Most bed bug bites are annoying, itchy, red spots on your skin. Bites from bed bugs, fortunately, do not frequently lead to the spread of disease like fleas from rats spread the Bubonic Plague around Europe in medieval times. However, bed bug bites can create an enormous problem for you and your family.

Companies like Uber and Lyft have changed the way we get from place to place. The convenience of using a cellphone application to get a ride to any destination is tremendous innovation.  

ATLANTA, GA. – October 3, 2018 (wrbl.com) In 2018, Georgia has seen a decrease in the number of traffic crashes and traffic fatalities, according to an online news report from wrbl.com. The decrease follows implementation of Georgia’s new Hands-Free law.

GARDEN CITY, GA. – October 3, 2018 (wtoc.com) A semi-truck driver has been arrested and charged after hitting and killing a man on a scooter October 3 in Garden City, Georgia. The story is reported online at wtoc.com.*

GEORGIA – October 4, 2018 (ohsonline.com) According to an online new report from ohsonline.com, the Coast Guard 7th District is using boaters to use caution during Columbus Day weekend.

THOMAS COUNTY, GA. – October 3, 2018 (wtxl.com) According to an online news report from wtxl.com, a police chase October 1 in Thomas County, Georgia, ended with a vehicle collision and the suspect getting away.*

TROUP COUNTY, GA. – October 4, 2018 (valleytimes-news.com) A woman was killed October 4 in a vehicle accident in Troup County, Georgia, according to an online news report from valleytimes-news.com.*

MOULTRIE, GA. – October 2, 2018 (moultrieobserver.com) A semi-truck driver has been criminally charged for a deadly vehicle accident that occurred in June in Moultrie, Georgia. The story is reported online at moultrieobserver.com.*

COWETA COUNTY, GA. – October 4, 2018 (times-herald.com) A man was hospitalized October 3 after his car was struck by a train in Coweta County, Georgia, according to an online news story from times-herald.com.*

GRIFFIN, GA. – October 4, 2018 (11alive.com) A student from the Griffin-Spalding County School District was struck and killed by a vehicle September 28, according to an online news story from ajc.com.*

GEORGIA – October 3, 2018 (sowegalive.com) Two fatal traffic crashes occurred in the same day in southwest Georgia, according to an online news report from sowegalive.com.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – October 2, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online new story from ajc.com, a driver in Gwinnett County, Georgia, suffered a seizure October 2 and crashed her vehicle into a daycare playground.*

SPALDING COUNTY, GA. – October 2, 2018 (ajc.com) The Griffin-Spalding County School District held a vigil October 3 for a high school student who was killed in a traffic accident September 28, according to an online news story from ajc.com.*

MOULTRIE, GA. – October 2, 2018 (moultrieobserver.com) According to an online news report from moultrieobserver.com, a trucker from Moultrie, Georgia, has been charged in connection with a June vehicle accident that killed a 42-year-old woman.*

DECATUR COUNTY, GA. – October 3, 2018 (wctv.com) A Georgia man was killed October 2 after crashing his vehicle into the back of a tractor on Ga. 309, according to an online news report from wctv.com.*

TALIAFERRO COUNTY, GA. – October 3, 2018 (wrdw.com) According to an online news story from wdrw.com, two people were killed October 3 in a crash on Interstate 20 in Taliaferro County, Georgia.*

TALIAFERRO COUNTY, GA. – October 3, 2018 (wjbf.com) A traffic collision that killed two people October 3 blocked traffic for several hours in Taliaferro County, Georgia, according to an online news story from wjbf.com.*

GEORGIA – October 3, 2018 (wsav.com) According to an online news report from wsav.com, pedestrian accidents have been increasing in Georgia and South Carolina. In most of these incidents, pedestrians are to blame.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – October 2, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) Fundraising efforts have begun for the family of a 5-year-old child killed in a vehicle accident in DeKalb County, Georgia. The woman who caused the accident has been charged for the accident and will face additional charges in connection with the child’s death.*  

DONALSONVILLE, GA. – October 3, 2018 (wtxl.com) According to an online news report from wtxl.com, a head-on collision October 2 in Donalsonville, Georgia, caused the deaths of three people.* 

While annoying and disgusting, roadside garbage is generally harmless to motorists. However, debris from car crashes, exploding tires, and items that have fallen off of or out of cars and trucks present a tremendous danger to all motorists. Not only do drivers following a vehicle that has lost some of its cargo have to avoid contacting the obstruction, but the other people sharing the road must take evasive action as well. 

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere. They power our cell phones, laptops, tablets, e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other electrical devices that we use every day such as electric wheelchairs, electric cars, and watches. The omnipresence of lithium-ion batteries in our lives exposes us to the potential for explosions and fires from malfunctioning lithium-ion batteries. Several blastsand fires traced back to lithium-ion batteries occurred within the last two years that have severely injured people and threatened hundreds of peoples’ lives. One explosion killed a man in his sleep recently, andanother died when his vape pen exploded in his face.

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety in Georgia encourages older drivers to engage in driver safety initiatives to help keep them safe on the road. These initiatives also help older folks maintain some of their independence and mobility by allowing them to remain licensed drivers in Georgia. 

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) initiated an investigation into a car fire involving a new Tesla sedan. The NTSB does not typically investigate car fires. Car fires happen regularly as a result of overheated brakes or crossed wires or after an accident when fuel spilled and ignited. The commonplace nature of car fires does not trigger a response from a federal agency charged with investigating plane crashes and other transportation-related disasters. 

Georgia's so-called "Slowpoke Law" is designed to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce road rage incidents. Simply put, Georgia's slowpoke law says that drivers in the passing lane can drive in that lane as long as they are passing others. If not, they must move over and allow the speedier motorists to go by. Some might say the law encourages people to speed. Others, meanwhile, believe that the law is necessary to keep the flow of vehicles going and prevent slowdowns and traffic jams. 

The peak of hurricane season reminds us that wind and rain are potent forces that demand our respect. However, adverse weather conditions that affect Georgia's roads do not only happen during a hurricane. Even a quick-moving summer thunderstorm, persistent rain, or even a heavy shower can create potentially hazardous travel conditions. Drivers must pay attention to the declining road conditions and adjust their speed accordingly.

An article from the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that doctors in Vermont treated a man who suffered hearing loss in a car accident. The doctors concluded that the sound of airbag inflation caused the man's hearing loss. As a result of these findings, anyone who was involved in a car accident in which airbags deployed and experiences tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or hearing loss after an accident should consult a specialist to determine the severity of the hearing loss.

Truck drivers must receive a certification from state and federal authorities before they can drive a commercial vehicle. Tank truck drivers undergo the same certification process and more if they are hauling combustible liquids, hazardous waste, or liquefied gas. The substantial amount of professional training tank truck drivers receive does not prevent accidents, especially rollovers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration approximates that 78% of all rollover accidents happened due to driver error.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – September 29, 2018 (cbs46.com) A woman has been arrested after causing a vehicle accident in DeKalb County, Georgia, that resulted in serious injuries to a child. The story is reported online at cbs46.com.* 

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA. – September 30, 2018 (wrdw.com) According to an online news report from wrdw.com, a single-vehicle collision September 30 in Richmond County, Georgia, resulted in the death of the driver.*

CARTERSVILLE, GA. – September 29, 2018 (patch.com) Georgia State Patrol Troopers are looking for a witness to a deadly vehicle crash that took place September 29 in Cartersville, Georgia. The story is reported online at patch.com.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – October 1, 2018 (patch.com) Ten cows were killed in a tractor-trailer crash October 1 on Interstate 285 in Cobb County, Georgia, according to an online news report from patch.com.*

CLARK COUNTY, IN. – September 28, 2018 (cdllife.com) A truck driver from Georgia tragically died September 27 when his tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 265 in Clark County, Indiana. The story is reported online at cdllife.com.*

UNITED STATES – September 28, 2018 (autoblog.com) An online article from autoblog.com discusses the steps some state and local governments have taken to eliminate red-light cameras and speed cameras after numerous negative reports from drivers.*

CLARK COUNTY, IN. – September 28, 2018 (wave3.com) Authorities have identified the driver killed in a September 27 tractor-trailer crash in Indiana as a trucker from Georgia. The story is reported online at wave3.com.*

NASSAU COUNTY, FL. – October 1, 2018 (fbnewsleader.com) According to an online news report from fbnewsleader.com, law enforcement officers in Florida are searching for a passenger involved in a police chase and subsequent vehicle crash that occurred October 1 near the Georgia-Florida border.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – October 1, 2018 (savannahnow.com) According to an online news report from savannahnow.com, a pedestrian was seriously injured September 30 after being hit by a vehicle in Savannah, Georgia.*

CLARK COUNTY, IN. – September 28, 2018 (13wmaz.com) A longtime truck driver from Georgia died September 27 in a collision on Interstate 65 in Indiana, according to an online news story from 13wmaz.com. He had just celebrated his 65th birthday days earlier.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – October 1, 2018 (wtoc.com) According to an online news report from wtoc.com, a pedestrian was seriously injured when struck by a vehicle October 1 in Savannah, Georgia. The incident was the second pedestrian crash in Savannah in less than 12 hours.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 1, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online news report from ajc.com, three teenage boys in Atlanta, Georgia, stole a car September 30 and struck two pedestrians after running a red light. Two of the teens were apprehended by police, but the third is still on the run.*

VARNELL, GA. – September 30, 2018 (wrcbtv.com) A driver involved in a vehicle collision September 30 in Varnell, Georgia, is facing charges, according to an online article from wrcbtv.com.*

BARROW COUNTY, GA. – October 1, 2018 (gainesvilletimes.com) A man from Cumming, Georgia, tragically died September 28 after crashing his vehicle into a stalled dump truck on Interstate 85 in Barrow County, Georgia.*

DILLWYN, VA. – September 30, 2018 (waow.com) According to an online news story from waow.com, a car crashed into a horse-drawn buggy September 30 in Buckingham County, Virginia. The crash killed the horse and caused injuries to all four people involved.*

WALKER COUNTY, GA. – September 29, 2018 (wrcbtv.com) According to an online news report from wrcbtv.com, a woman died September 21 after crashing her car head-on into another vehicle on Ga. 193.*

BEAUMONT, Texas. — WSBTV - A mother, 36 years of age, and her three children aged 10, 8, and 6 tragically died in a horrible eight-vehicle crash in Beaumont, Texas started by a tractor-trailer truck that slammed into the rear of one of the cars involved. The horrendous accident occurred in the early morning hours of September 22, 2018, in the westbound lane of Interstate 10. Police have not publically stated whether they will charge the operator of the tractor-trailer with any crimes related to the crash.*

GREENVILLE COUNTY, GA- According to greenvillonline.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at about 3:10 p.m. The victim was identified as 20-year-old James Hampton Wade, of Fountain Inn.*

ATLANTA, GA- The ajc.com reports that a police chase in Atlanta resulted in a vehicle collision. Six people were hospitalized, andtwo people were rescued from a burning vehicle. Reports indicate that a tag violation led to a Georgia State Patrol trooper engaging in a chase with a Mercury Milan. The incident took place on Interstate 285 north on Thursday, September 27, 2018.*

LOUISVILLE, KY- According to wdrb.com, a truck driver from Gainesville, Georgia died in a crash on Thursday, September 27, 2018. The truck was the only vehicle involved in the collision.* 

DECATUR, GA- Patch.com reports that a child sustained critical injuriesin a collision in Decatur on Thursday, September 27, 2018. The reports indicate that a vehicle traveling on Midway Road hit two other vehicles at a traffic light. The driver of the vehicle that hit the other two vehicles attacked a DeKalb officer. Police arrested the woman and assisted the people injured in another vehicle, including the five-year-old child, who was not responsive.* 

CLARK COUNTY, IN- Wave3.com reports that a semi-truck overturned on a ramp in Indiana killing a man from Georgia. The Indiana State Police released a statement saying that the crash took place at 5:13 p.m. on September 27, 2018. The truck was traveling on westbound I-265 and towards southbound I-65 when the steel the truck was transporting shifted.*

USA- Markets.businessinsider.com writes that speeding tickets play a part in a person’s car insurance rates. Millions of drivers get caught speeding each year, making speeding tickets one of the most common traffic violations. The fines drivers face for the actual ticket are not the only financial cost of a speeding violation.

GA- According to redandblack.com, the driver of a University of Georgia bus was cited after an incident that took place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The police report indicates that the driver hit a female student who was crossing Tate in a crosswalk. The student was walking towards the journalism building, and the bus was turning from Hooper Street. The driver slowed down, and the student started to cross. However, the bus then continued to move.*

PICKENS COUNTY, GA- According to 11alive.com, a father and daughter were injured in a hit-and-run collision on September 25, 2018. Police are still searching for the driver who fled the scene of the crash.*

GREENVILLE, SC- Wyff4.com reports that investigators from the National Transportation and Safety Board have been gathering information about a fatal jet crash that took place at the Greenville Downtown Airport on Thursday, September 28, 2018. The crash took place at about 1:40 p.m. when a Falcon 50 jet came down killing both the pilot and the co-pilot and injuring two passengers.*

ATLANTA, GA- Fox5atlanta.com reports that a vehicle drove through a fence and fell 30 feet from a parking deck in Atlanta on Monday, September 24, 2018.*

TALLAHASSEE, FL - Wctv.tv reports that a woman from Georgia sustained minor injuries in a crash that took place on Interstate 10 on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The Florida State Patrol stated that the collision took place at about 4:45 in the afternoon in Leon County.*

COBB COUNTY, GA- According to 11alive.com a car crash on Interstate 75 caused traffic delays on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The multiple vehicle crash involved two trucks and two other vehicles. One of the trucks caught fire in the wreck.*

EMANUEL COUNTY, GA- Wrdw.com writes that the National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB) has reported on the possible reason that a skydiving plane crashes in Swainsboro, killing four people and injuring another.*

CARTERSVILLE, GA- The daily-tribune.com reports that a school bus from Bartow County crashed with a truck on Wednesday afternoon at about 4:15 p.m. The collision took place on Red Top Mountain Road. Alisha Evans, a spokesperson for the school, confirmed that one of the buses was involved in a collision with a truck, but did not know how many students were on the bus when the crash took place.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA- According to fox5atlanta.com, a school bus crash caused injuries to two students from the Cedar Grove High School. The collision took place at about 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.* 

MONTGOMERY, AL- Wrbl.com writes that a woman was killed on Monday, September 24, 2018, on a two-vehicle collision. The crash took place at about 5:30 in the afternoon on the Atlanta Highway close to Wares Ferry Road.*

BETWEEN, GA- The waltontribune.com reports that a person was injured in a vehicle collision that took place on U.S. 78 on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. The collision led to U.S. 78’s westbound lanes being closed.*

BURTON, SC- Wsav.com writes that a teenager was killed in a collision in Beaufort County on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. The victim was identified as Kevin Morazan, 17. Morazan was a student at the Whale Branch High School.*