Blog Archive - November, 2018

MARIETTA, GA. – On November 14, the Marietta City Council voted unanimously to rename the Kennesaw Avenue bridge after the late Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Harris Hines, according to an online news story from ajc.com.*

The mere thought of going to bed and being bitten by just slightly larger than microscopic insets is enough to keep anyone up at night. Bed bugs average one millimeter to seven millimeters (or about 1/4 of an inch) in length yet they can wreak havoc on a person's life. Bed bugs only eat at night, usually right before daybreak. They hide in the bedding, furniture, and walls during the day. If there are just a few around, entomologists, or scientists who study bugs, say they will live closer to sleeping humans. However, if the colony grows, they will spread out around the house and find their living spaces in couches and chairs in the living rooms. A massive infestation of bed bugs emits a distinctive odor which is present throughout the house.

AUGUSTA, GA. – A vehicle accident blocked traffic on Bobby Jones Expressway in Augusta, Georgia, according to an online news report from wdrw.com. Few details about the accident have been reported at this time.* 

CATOOSA COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from timesfreepress.com, a car crash shut down much of Interstate 75 North in Catoosa County, Georgia. Little is known about the accident at this time.*

GEORGIA – A recent study from the University of Washington found that alcohol-related deaths are on the rise in the United States, especially among women. The study, which is detailed online by dailymail.co.uk, also found that Georgia has one of the highest rates of alcohol deaths in the country.*

ATLANTA, GA. – Two Atlanta police officers were injured in a motorcycle accident, according to an online news report from 11alive.com. The officers were hospitalized but are reportedly in stable condition.*

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA. – According to an online news story from patch.com, construction work has begun on a roundabout project at a busy intersection in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.*

LAWRENCE COUNTY, MO. – According to an online news story from joplinglobe.com, a Georgia woman was injured in a vehicle wreck that took place in Lawrence County, Missouri.*

ATLANTA, GA- The mdjonline.com writes that a man from Atlanta is in the hospital suffering from life-threatening injuries following a crash that took place in Mableton.*

CHATTANOOGA, TN- According to Newschannel9.com, Shellie Thorne, the Chattanooga Fire Captain who suffered paralyzing injuries in a motorcycle accident, is now out of the hospital and at home. Thorne was riding her motorcycle last July when a driver ran through a stop sign in Sale Creek and struck her. The firefighter was left paralyzed from her waist down.*

ATLANTA, GA- The ajc.com writes that 14 people sustained injuries when a car struck a MARTA bus. The accident took place when a passenger vehicle that was exiting off Interstate 20 struck the rear end of the bus a little before 6 in the morning.*

JACKSON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from jacksonheraldtoday.com, a wrong-way vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in Jackson County, Georgia, killed two people. It is not yet clear why one of the drivers was traveling in the wrong direction on the interstate.*

MUSCLE SHOALS, AL- Macon.com writes that a woman died after an accident that took place at a railroad car factory. The incident occurred in Colbert County, located in north Alabama.*

MILLER COUNTY, GA- The millercountyliberal.com reports that a two-vehicle collision occurred when a car ran through a stop sign.*

CANADA- The guelphtoday.com writes that winter driving conditions present multiple risks to people on the road. Snow and ice can make roads slick and increase the chances of accidents occurring.*

The length of time for which you can receive workers' comp benefits in Georgia depends on the nature of your injury. Valuation of a workplace injury in Georgia is a complex and often hotly contested issue. Injured workers have a right to demand all of the coverage to which they believe they are entitled. Unfortunately, employers can work to deny or delay your claim by arguing that your injuries are less severe than reported or your employer has some defense to paying your claim.

MILLER COUNTY, GA- The millercountyliberal.com writes that a rollover collision involving two-vehicles took place in front of the Dollar General Store on Crawford Street in Miller County, Georgia.

BULLOCH COUNTY, GA- Wtoc.com writes that an ATV crash killed a girl from Guyton. The child was riding an ATV on a private driveway when she crashed while trying to turn the vehicle. The ATV flipped over on top of her.*

SOUTH FULTON, GA- 11alive.com writes that the investigation is ongoing in a crash that resulted from a police chase. The incident took place when a police officer chased a stolen Mercedes Benz into an intersection where the police vehicle struck a work van.*

DECATUR, GA- The ajc.com writes that a petition was sent to the Decatur commissioners asking the city to improve the safety on a stretch of Candler Street that is considered particularly dangerous.*

LAGUNA BEACH, CA- Marketwatch.com writes that Waymo, owned by Alphabet Inc., is planning to launch a self-driving car service within a matter of months. The CEO says that they anticipate businesses to be their main customers.*

Across the United States, 70 percent of total roadways are located in places that are considered “snowy.” Most Americans live in places where snow is a frequent occurrence. 

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report from cbs46.com, a man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 85 in Atlanta, Georgia. It is not yet clear why the man was walking on the interstate.*

COBB COUNTY, GA- The cobbcountycourier.com reports that a serious automobile crash took place in Austell, Georgia. Officers from the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) are carrying out the investigation into the crash.*

LAMAR COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from fox5atlanta.com, four people were injured after a small plane crashed in Lamar County, Georgia. The plane apparently suffered a mechanical failure.*

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA. – Three motorcyclists were injured in a wreck on Interstate 95 in Chatham County, Georgia, according to an online news report from wtoc.com. Little is known about the nature of the crash at this time.*

SOUTH FULTON, GA. – An online news report from 11alive.com indicates that the South Fulton Police Department of South Fulton, Georgia, released its official chase policy after a police chase ended in the deaths of three people.*

HAMBURG, PA. – A man and woman were killed in a car crash while driving to their wedding in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, according to an online news report from fox11online.com.*

USA- Cso.com.au writes that technology is being increasingly added to new vehicles and that some of the features are giving pause to people in the security industry. Features like remote starting and remote unlocking could potentially present issues. While these features may help drivers cool off their cars in the summer or heat them in the winter before getting into their vehicles, the features also present risks. *

SAVANNAH, GA. – A Savannah police car was involved in a vehicle crash on Interstate 16 in Savannah, Georgia, according to an online news report from wtoc.com. Few details have been released about the accident.*

BELEWS CREEK- A three-vehicle crash took place on U.S. 158 in Forsyth County, Georgia and reportedly involved another passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer.*

On its website, sbwc.georgia.gov, the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation answers frequently asked questions about mediating workers’ compensation cases. Here are a few of the Board’s questions and answers. This blog article provides basic information concerning the Georgia Workers' Compensation mediation process.  It is not to be construed as legal advice and should you have any questions, contact one of our attorneys.

On its website, sbwc.georgia.gov, the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation answers frequently asked questions about mediating workers’ compensation cases. Here are a few of the Board’s questions and answers. This article provides general information pertaining to workers' compensation mediation, but should not be construed as legal advice.  Should you have any questions, you should speak with one of our attorneys.

MARIETTA, GA- Patch.com writes that a serious collision took place in Austell. The crash took place when a 2003 Toyota Camry that was driving southbound on Crossing Creek Point veered over the center line and into the northbound lanes before traveling off the roadway and swerving back on.*

Wsbradio.com writes that New York City recently had a snowstorm that caused traffic to slow down during evening rush hour. The early snow led to at least seven fatalities across the United States.*

GEORGIA- The ajc.com reports that the roads in the area around Atlanta are slick due to heavy rainfall in the area. The wet roads are leading to slow traffic as drivers exercise caution in the area.*

SAVANNAH, GA- The cdllife.com writes that the investigation into the death of an employee at U.S. Xpress has concluded.*

WARNER ROBINS, GA- According to 41nbc.com, a teenager was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross the street with his bike. Police report that the incident occurred at about 3:30 in the afternoon at the intersection of Green Street and Houston Road.*

CLARK COUNTY, IN- Wave3.com writes that a fatal crash took place in Clark County, Indiana. The collision occurred when a minivan slowed down because a tree had fallen on the interstate.*

ATLANTA, GA- Cbs46.com writes that a collision on Interstate 85 closed down several of the interstate’s southbound lanes. The crash took place close to the Buford Highway in Atlanta, Georgia.*

COLUMBUS, GA- Wtvm.com writes that a man from Columbus was arrested following a fatal accident that took place at Veterans Parkway and J.R. Allen Parkway.

CLARK COUNTY- Wbiw.com writes that a collision that took place in Clark County at about 3:55 a.m. killed a passenger in a minivan. The collision occurred on Interstate 65 close to the 11.9 Mile Marker.*

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA- Wrdw.com writes that a fatal crash took place in Richmond County, Georgia. The crash occurred when the driver of a Toyota Tacoma was heading northbound on Georgetown Drive and attempted to pass another vehicle by driving in the southbound lane.*

GEORGIA- Gadsdentimes.com writes that a man from Georgia was killed in a head-on collision that took place on Interstate 59.*

ASHEVILLE, NC- Wlos.com writes that lawmakers, community members, and AAA are looking to change North Carolina’s driving laws. The CEO of StopDistractions.org, Jennifer Smith, states that drivers are frustrated by distracted driving and that even people who use their own phones while driving are angered when they see other drivers on their phones. Smith says that now the state’s politicians seem to be on board with making changes to the laws.*

JESUP, GA- Wsav.com writes that a woman tragically died after being struck by a vehicle on Monday in Jesup, Georgia. The incident occurred at about 1 in the morning according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. The driver was operating a 2002 Lincoln Navigator when he hit the victim.*

DETROIT, MI- Wsbradio.com writes that research indicates that electronic driver assist systems that are currently available in passenger vehicles on the market are not always capable of preventing vehicles from striking stationary objects or keeping vehicles from veering out of their lanes.*

DADE COUNTY, GA. – A Pennsylvania truck driver has been criminally charged in connection with a fatal head-on collision that occurred November 16, 2018 on Interstate 59 in Georgia.*

BYROMVILLE, GA. – According to an online news story from time.com, the town of Byromville, Georgia, was evacuated November 17, 2018 after a train derailed and released odorless propane around the site.*

GAINESVILLE, GA. – As reported online by wsbtv.com, one person died and another was injured November 17, 2018 in a plane crash in Gainesville, Georgia. The cause of the crash is not yet known.*

DADE COUNTY, GA. – A five-car crash that occurred November 17, 2018 in Dade County, Georgia, left a child in critical condition, according to an online news report from newschannel9.com.*

GAINESVILLE, GA. – A man was injured November 17, 2018 after reportedly falling out of a party bus in Gainesville, Georgia, according to an online news story from gainesvilletimes.com. Georgia State Patrol says no charges will be filed in connection with the accident.* 

DADE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from wdef.com, a young girl was critically injured in a multi-vehicle wreck that occurred November 17 in Dade County, Georgia. The wreck involved a total of five vehicles.*

CHILTON COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news report from abc3340.com, a retired police officer from Columbus, Georgia, was among the victims of a helicopter crash that occurred November 16 in Chilton County, Alabama.

ATHENS, GA. – A University of Georgia bus was involved in a pedestrian accident on November 5, 2018, according to an online news report from redandblack.com. The pedestrian was reportedly not harmed, but several passengers on the bus were injured in the accident.*

DAHLONEGA, GA. – According to an online report from ung.edu, the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has awarded the University of North Georgia with a grant for a safe driving program.

ATLANTA, GA. – November 7, 2018 - According to Smartcitiesworld.net the coalition Together for Safer Roads has opened its Safer Roads Challenge for 2019-2020 applications, according to an online story from smartcitiesworld.net. Atlanta, Georgia, is a former selectee of the challenge, which assists cities and communities in analyzing road issues and implementing solutions.*

DADE COUNTY, GA. – A child was seriously injured November 17, 2018 in a Dade County, Georgia, tow truck crash, according to an online news report from newschannel9.com.*

JAY, FL. – A worker was run over and killed at a peanut processing facility in Florida, according to an online news report from northescambia.com. The driver involved was a trucker from Georgia.*

DETROIT, MI. – November 1, 2018 - According to an online news report from wsbradio.com, carmaker Toyota is recalling more than 1 million vehicles worldwide because of issues related to air bags.*

SAVANNAH, GA- Wtoc.com writes that a pedestrian incident took place early on the morning of Thursday, November 8, 2018. The pedestrian was lying in the street when he was hit at about 3 in the morning by a Kia Optima that was driving westbound on Montgomery Cross Road.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – November 2, 2018 - According to 11alive.com, three accidents involving seven vehicles occurred in the same location November 2 on Interstate 85 in DeKalb County, Georgia, according to an online news story from 11alive.com.*

MACON, GA- WGXA.tv writes that a pedestrian was struck and killed in Macon, Georgia while walking on Ocmulgee East Boulevard on Sunday, November 11, 2018. The victim was identified as John Thomas, 51.

ALBANY, GA- Walb.com writes that a crash took place on West Oakland Drive last Friday, November 9, 2018. The police reported that a car rear-ended a tractor-trailer. At the time of the truck accident in Albany, Georgia, the tractor-trailer, driven by 31-year-old Brandon Richards from Cairo was in the centerturn lane. According to the police report, 21-year-old Breyona Pierce from Albany was driving a Chevrolet TrailBlazer and was headed east in the right lane. The truck began to make a turn into the Magellan Fuel Depot when Pierce drove into the rear of the of the truck.*

MARION COUNTY, FL. – November 1, 2018 - As reported online by ocala.com, a Florida motorcyclist is in critical condition after a vehicle wreck October 29 in Marion County, Florida. The driver involved was arrested and charged in connection with the accident and with violation of probation related to past charges in Georgia.*

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – The head of the Bali-Nusa Tenggara Airport Authority says the Indonesian airliner that crashed into the Java Sean October 29 was experiencing issues during a flight the day before. The story is reported online at seattletimes.com.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, PA. – November 2, 2018 - According to an online news report from wsbtv.com, an elementary school student was tragically found dead November 1 at a school bus stop in Franklin Township, Pennsylvania. Police say the student was the victim of a hit-and-run crash.*

FAIRFAX, VT. – November 1, 2018 - According to Mychamplainvalley.com a Vermont worker who was paralyzed in a 2017 accident after a windstorm is hoping to increase public accessibility for people with disabilities.*

MARIETTA, GA. – November 1, 2018 According to WSBTV.com, police in Marietta, Georgia, are still on the hunt for two drivers who ran over a pedestrian October 10, according to an online news story from wsbtv.com. The pedestrian is still in critical condition, and few leads have come in to police to date.*

FLORIDA – According to an online news report from naplesnews.com, Floridians still had to set their clocks back on November 4, despite that passage of a new state law to the contrary.

DADE COUNTY, GA- Newschannel9.com writes that a fatal crash took place on Interstate 24 on Friday, November 9, 2018. The driver of a pickup truck is reported to have crossed the interstate’s center line and struck the semi-truck head-on. The driver of the pickup truck died at the scene of the crash.*

PORT WENTWORTH, GA- Counton2.com writes that theresults of the official investigation into a plane crash in Port Wentworth were released. The crash took place on May 2, 2018, when the WC-Hercules plane was being flown from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airports to an Arizona U.S. Air Force base where it was to be retired.*

ATLANTA, GA- Wral.com writes that duck boats, which operate on water and on land, are a popular tourist attraction for thousands of people who travel to Chattanooga every year. Alex Moyer owns a fleet of the boats that are from World War II and have been converted for use as tourist's  vessels.*

ATLANTA, GA- According to 11alive.com, Atlanta is holding a public hearing about how to regulate scooters in the city. The scooters, provided by companies like Bird, are enjoyed by many people in the city, but they also are a source of frustration for others who feel that the scooters present traffic and pedestrian issues and are cluttering up the sidewalks because of the dockless business model.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA- The ajc.com writes that a truck that was carrying eggs rolled over on an exit ramp on Interstate 285 on Monday, November 12, 2018. The overturned truck cut off the ramp that connects Interstate 285 South and Interstate 20 East in DeKalb County.*

GORDON COUNTY, GA- Wrcbtv.com writes that the Georgia State Patrol has identified the individuals involved in the deadly collision between a car and a pickup truck on Interstate 75.*

USA- The miamiherald.com writes that several fatal crashes involving children at school bus stops have inspired a petition that is urging the federal government to take actions to increase bus stop safety. The petition was started “We The People,” which is the White House’s platform for petitioning the government.*

SOUTH FULTON COUNTY, GA- Wsbtv.com writes that three people were killed and four others hurt when a police vehicle collided with a van.*

FAIRBORN, OH- Wsbradio.com writes that a 5-year-old on his way to school with his grandmother was involved in a rollover crash. The boy’s grandmother lost consciousness while driving, and the vehicle crashed and flipped over.*

BALDWIN, FL- News4jax.com writes that a crash that occurred on Interstate 10 and led to three injuries and one fatality. The Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene at about 2:25 a.m.*

GUNTERSVILLE, AL- Whnt.com writes that a person was killed in a two-vehicle crash. The collision involved a moving company truck owned by a Georgia franchise of Two Men and a Truck and a car. Another individual was in critical condition following the crash.*

WILDWOOD, GA- WDEF.com writes that a head-on collision killed one person on Interstate 24 in Dade County. The county deputies were dispatched to the scene which was close to the Highway 299 overpass. The crash was between a pickup truck and a semi-truck.*

GA- The statesboroherald.com writes that hospital safety report cars looked better in the most recent survey as compared to one conducted last spring. In the newer report, 26 of the state’s hospitals received “A’s.” In the spring, only 15 hospitals earned the highest grade.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA- Reporternewspapers.net writes that the Sandy Springs police have a program that enlists officers to serve in Traffic Response Vehicles. The officers respond to accidents and aid the involved vehicles in getting off the roadway. These officers help stop the traffic around the accident site.*

MACON COUNTY, GA- The herald-review.com writes that a 26-year-old woman has been arrested for fleeing the scene of an accident. The driver, whose name has not yet been released, hit a cyclist on October 30, 2018,at 6:50 p.m. The crash happened on U.S. 36 in Macon County.* 

USA- The sfgate.com writes that electric scooters are becoming common sites on the streets of cities across the United States. The vehicles are creating some confusion as it is unclear whether they are legally motor vehicles, and the rules about where they can be ridden are not entirely clear.*

BIBB COUNTY, GA- Macon.com writes that the sheriff’s office in Bibb County is searching for a driver where o struck and killed one person on Sunday, November 11, 2018. The victim, 51-year-old John Thomas was found dead on Ocmulgee East Boulevard at around 1:35 p.m., but according to the coroner, the victim had likely been struck hours prior to being found.*

COOSA- Northwestgeorgianews.com writes that a woman from Rome who was moving to Alabama tragically died from injuries that she suffered in a car crash on Ga. 20. The Georgia State Patrol reports that the victim, 62-year-old Vanessa Ruth Johnson, was heading west on Ga. 20 and struck another vehicle head-on.*

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA. – November 8, 2018 A truck carrying 80,000 pounds of trash crashed November 8 on an interstate in Cherokee County, Georgia, according to an online news story from wsbtv.com.*

REIDSVILLE, GA. – November 7, 2018 - According to an online news report from wtoc.com, a husband and wife were tragically killed November 6 in a vehicle crash on Highway 280, near Reidsville, Georgia. The head-on collision also injured the driver of the second vehicle.*

SOUTH FULTON, GA- The ajc.com writes that a work van and a police cruiser were involved in a collision on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Reports indicate that the officer was in pursuit of a stolen Mercedes Bens at the time of the accident.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – November 7, 2018 - A car crashed into a MARTA bus November 7, 2018 on Hollowell Parkway in Atlanta, Georgia, according to an online news report from 11alive.com.*

PARRYVILLE, PA. – November 7, 2018 - According to an online news report from ccenterdispatch.com, a wrong-way crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike November 6 killed one person and injured two others.*

CONCORD, NH. – November 7, 2018 - A car crashed into a New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles entrance on November 7, 2018 according to an online news report from ccenterdispatch.com.*

EAST UNION, IN. – November 7, 2018 - A worker was struck and killed by a vehicle November 7, 2018 in a construction zone on U.S. 31 in Indiana, according to an online news report from wishtv.com.*

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – November 7, 2018 - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency airworthiness directive regarding erroneous sensor data in response to the Indonesian plane crash of October 29. The story is reported online at wsbradio.com.*

COLUMBIA, SC. – November 7, 2018 - According to an online news story from thestate.com, an Atlanta-based security company has been named in a South Carolina lawsuit stemming from a July 4 fireworks incident.*

ROSWELL, GA. – November 7, 2018 - An 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a vehicle October 30 in a drunk driving crash in Roswell, Georgia, according to an online news report from wsbtv.com.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – November 8, 2018 - As reported online by fox5atlanta.com, an accident in a McDonald’s drive-thru line in Duluth, Georgia, left a man pinned inside his car. Gwinnett County police acted quickly to save the man.*

USA- Bodyshopbusiness.com writes that car insurance rates vary depending on the state. Insurance premiums range from a high of $2,239 in Michiganto $932 in Vermont. Michigan has been the most expensive state to pay car insurance premiums in for the past five years. Although Michigan is paying less this year than in 2017, the rate is still 64 percent above the national average.

CANTON, GA- Patch.com writes that a big rig truck rolled over on Interstate 575 on Thursday morning, November 8, 2018,in Canton. The driver sustained injuries in the crash.*

ATLANTA- Wthr.com writes that a semi-truck struck and killed a construction worker Hamilton County on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. The victim, Justin Nance, 32, was working on the highway at the time of the accident. The site of the fatal accident is marked with a memorial that was set up by the victim’s co-workers.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA- Fox5atlanta.com writes that a pedestrian crash took place in Clayton County on Friday, November 9, 2018,on Riverdale Road. Investigators reported that a person was struck and transported to the hospital.*

BEIJING, CHINA – According to an online news report from katu.com, a fight between a passenger and a bus driver October 28 in Beijing sent the bus crashing off a bridge and into the Yangtze River. Officials do not believe any of the people on board the bus survived.

PROSPECT, CT- The ccenterdispatch.com writes that a driver has been arrested in connection to a crash that left a retired police officer dead.

VILLAS- The capemaycountyherald.com writes that a crash that took place on November 8, 2018, led to the driver of the vehicle being arrested for driving while intoxicated. The one-vehicle crash took place at about 1:42 in the morning.*

PULASKI COUNTY, AR- According to atlanta.cbslocal.com a woman from Tennessee who was killed in a car crash in Arkansas believed that “her children were possessed by demons.”*

ATLANTA, GA. – November 7, 2018 - Five people were hospitalized November 7, 2018 after a MARTA bus crash in Atlanta, Georgia, according to an online news report from wsbradio.com.*

BOSTON, MA. – November 7, 2018 - According to an online news report from ccenterdispatch.com, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle November 7, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts.*

USA- Latimes.com writes that George Clooney has put his motorcycle up for auction just a few months after he was involved in a collision in Italy. Clooney’s wife, Amal has pushed Clooney to get rid of the Harley Davidson.*

MONROE COUNTY, GA- Mymcr.net reports that a man from Monroe County was involved in a car crash on Highway 74 early on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The victim, 29-year-old Harry Crowell was driving west in his Chevrolet Impala and only about a mile from his house when he crashed into a ditch.*

COBB, GA- The ajc.com writes that Austin Stroud, 21, was walking on a trail along train tracks through thick trees on his way to a friend’s house on October 29, 2018. The foliage was too thick for him to clearly see the train which was passing by at the time.*

CEDAR BLUFF, GA- Coosavalleynews.com reports that a crash involving three vehicles killed one woman and severely injured another person on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. The crash took place at about 5:45 in the evening when Gordon Kilgore, 78, drove his pickup truck into the rear of a loaded log truck. Helen Kilgore, the driver’s wife, was a passenger in the truck. She died at the scene of the crash from blunt force trauma. The report indicated that Helen Kilgore had her seatbelt on at the time of the crash.

USA- The hilltopmonitor.com writes that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing have issued advisories following the crash of a 737 MAX plane in Indonesia in October.*

ASPEN- The aspentimes.com writes that five high school students crashed into Maroon Creek on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. The students were in a 2017 Tesla X, driving north on Maroon Creek Road when the vehicle swerved and veered off the roadway. The vehicle became airborne, struck a tree, and then rolled into Maroon Creek.

SAVANNAH, GA- Wtoc.com A fatal pedestrian crash in Savannah was reported by the Savannah Police Department on November 8, 2018. The police state that the crash took place at around 3 in the morning. The pedestrian was lying on the road and was hit by a Kia Optima was driving westbound on Montgomery Cross Road.*

MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GA- The ledger-enquirer.com writes that a man from Columbus was struck by a vehicle and killed on the J.R. Allen Parkway on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. The victim was identified as 32-year-old Richard Lamb of Columbus. Lamb was declared dead at the Piedmont Columbus Regional midtown campus at 12:55 a.m. The cause of death was blunt-force trauma, and the victim sustained a skull fracture.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA- Cbs46.com writes that several injuries were reported after a vehicle that was exiting Interstate 20 struck a MARTA bus on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.*

ASPEN HILL, MD. – November 5, 2018 - According to an online news report from ccenterdispatch.com, four students and a bus driver were injured November 5 in a school bus crash in Maryland.*

COLUMBUS, GA. – November 6, 2018 - The victims of a deadly car accident that occurred November 5 in Columbus, Georgia, have now been identified, according to an online news story from wtvm.com.*

ATLANTA, GA. – November 5, 2018 - According to an online news report from fox5atlanta.com, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle November 5th on Interstate 285 in Atlanta, Georgia.*

VILLAS- The capemaycountyherald.com writes that a crash that took place on November 8, 2018, led to the driver of the vehicle being arrested for driving while intoxicated. The one-vehicle crash took place at about 1:42 in the morning.*

CANTON, GA- According to Patch.com, a big rig truck rolled over on Interstate 575 on Thursday morning, November 8, 2018, in Canton. The driver sustained injuries in the crash.*

MCDUFFIE COUNTY, GA- The augustachronicle.com writes that a woman was killed in a crash in McDuffie County. The victim, 64-year-old Carol Atkinson from Mathews died on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, when the car she was traveling in was hit by another vehicle.*

LAFAYETTE, AL. – November 5, 2018 - According to an online news story from wtvm.com, a man from Alabama was killed November 5 in a car crash that occurred on Highway 50 in Alabama.*

HAMILTON COUNTY, TN. – November 6, 2018 - A pedestrian died November 6 after being struck by a vehicle in Hamilton County, Tennessee, according to an online news report from newschannel9.com.*

THOMAS COUNTY, GA- Wctv.tv writes that a crash took place on Highway 19 that involved six vehicles. The Georgia State Police and the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office both responded to the scene of the accident.*

COBB COUNTY, GA - The ajc.com writes that a man was ejected from a truck in a crash between two vehicles in Cobb County.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – November 5, 2018 - According to an online news report from ajc.com, a Georgia truck driver was killed in a vehicle crash November 2 in Cobb County, Georgia.*

AUGUSTA, GA. – November 5, 2018 - As reported online by wjbf.com, a car and a motorcycle collided November 5 in Augusta, Georgia. Few details are known about the accident at this time.*

OMAHA, NE. – November 6, 2018 - A retired Nebraska police sergeant died November 2 after a fire broke out at his home, according to an online news story from omaha.com.*

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – November 2, 2018 - According to an online news report from wtvm.com, new information is emerging about the condition of the Indonesian airliner that crashed into the Java Sea October 29. The head of the Bali-Nusa Tenggara Airport Authority says the plane had been experiencing issues during a flight the day before.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – November 6, 2018 - After a freak accident at a Duluth, Georgia, McDonald’s on November 4, police officers in Gwinnett County saved a man pinned between his car and the building. The story is reported online by ajc.com.*

DOTHAN, AL. – November 6, 2018 - According to an online news report from dothaneagle.com, Bay Line Railroad and the City of Dothan, Alabama, announced November 6 a donation of five rail cars to the hazardous materials team of the Dothan Fire Department.*

BELOIT, WI. – November 5, 2018 - According to an online news report from channel3000.com, a Wisconsin woman was struck and killed by a vehicle November 4 while walking her dog.*

GREENE COUNTY, GA- Wjbf.com reports that a crash on Interstate 20 has led to delayed traffic in Interstate 20’s westbound lanes on Friday, November 9, 2018. The crash was between one car and one truck.*

USA- Bodyshopbusiness.com writes that car insurance rates vary depending on the state. Insurance premiums range from a high of $2,239 in Michigan to $932 in Vermont. Michigan has been the most expensive state to pay car insurance premiums in for the past five years. Although Michigan is paying less this year than in 2017, the rate is still 64 percent above the national average.

HARRISON COUNTY, LA- The marshallnewsmessenger.com writes that drivers heading eastbound on Interstate 20 were experiencing heavy traffic delays following a crash that took place near a construction zone. The traffic was backed up across the state’s border with Texas.*

MCCONNELSVILLE, OH. – November 5, 2018 - A vehicle wreck in Ohio November 5, 2018 left one man dead, according to an online news report from daily-jeff.com.*

HENDERSON COUNTY, KY. – November 5, 2018 - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a semi-truck November 3, 2018 in Henderson County, Kentucky, according to an online news report from tristatehomepage.com.*

CANTON, GA- According to 13wmaz.com, a driver was injured in a single-vehicle collision on Interstate 75. Reports indicate that the driver, Ashley Stout, 24, hydroplaned and spun out across all lanes of traffic before hitting the inner guardrail. The vehicle stopped in the road’s center lanes.*

CORDOVA, TN. – November 6, 2018- A pedestrian was seriously injured in a vehicle accident November 6, 2018 in Cordova, Tennessee, according to an online news story from wreg.com.*

MACON, GA. – November 7, 2018 - Authorities in Bibb County, Georgia, are still looking for the driver who hit a 7-year-old girl November 3 in Macon, Georgia. The story is reported online at 41nbc.com.*

CORDOVA, TN. – November 6, 2018 - According to an online news report from fox13memphis.com, a pedestrian was critically injured when struck by a vehicle November 6, 2018 in Shelby County, Tennessee.*

COLUMBUS, OH. – November 6, 2018 - The City Council of Columbus, Ohio, agreed November 5 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a 2013 firetruck accident. The story is reported online at macon.com.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – November 6, 2018 - According to an online news report from wsav.com, a November 6, 2018 traffic accident in Savannah, Georgia, left a pedestrian with serious injuries.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – November 6, 2018 - A vehicle crash on Interstate 285 blocked traffic in DeKalb County, Georgia, on November 6, according to an online news report from 11alive.com.*

ELLABELL, GA- Wjcl.com writes that a girl from Guyton was killed in an ATV crash on Sunday, November 11, 2018. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the crash.*

CHARLESTON, SC. – November 6, 2018 - A collision involving roughly 20 vehicles shut down a bridge in South Carolina on November 5, according to an online news report from wjbf.com.*

November 5, 2018 - An article online at axcessnews.com provides information about regular maintenance on a vehicle, including what you should do and when you should do it.*

PHILADELPHIA, PA. – November 5, 2018 - According to an online story from mnn.com, projected electric scooter rollouts in the state of Pennsylvania have stalled after the revelation that the vehicles are not street legal in the state.*

UVALDE, TX. – November 5, 2018 - According to atlanta.cbslocal.com A bride and groom were killed in a helicopter crash November 3 while they were leaving their Texas wedding. The story is reported online at atlanta.cbslocal.com.*

WINDHAM, NH. – November 6, 2018 - According to an online news story from wsbradio.com, a man ran over a woman at a New Hampshire polling place November 6. The man either hit the wrong pedal or thought his car was in a different gear.*

HENRY COUNTY, GA. – November 7, 2018 - According to an online news report from myajc.com, a wreck on Interstate 75 slowed traffic November 7 in Henry County, Georgia. Little is known about the accident at this time.*

COLUMBUS, GA. – November 5, 2018 - According to wrbl.com, police in Columbus, Georgia, are investigating a deadly car accident that occurred November 5, according to an online news story from wrbl.com. Little information is known about the accident at this time.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – November 5, 2018 According to AJC.com, a woman was killed November 2 in a Cobb County, Georgia, tractor-trailer crash, according to an online news report from ajc.com. The woman was a truck driver from Flowery Branch, Georgia.*

WALNUT GROVE, GA. – November 7, 2018 - A single-vehicle wreck in Walton Grove, Georgia, left one man dead and a teenager injured, according to an online news report from waltontribune.com.*

MARIETTA, GA. – November 8, 2018 - According to a news report online at ajc.com, a teenage girl from Marietta, Georgia, has been indicted on charges stemming from the death of her friend during a drunk driving incident that occurred in July.*

GREENE COUNTY, TN. – November 6, 2018 - According to an online news story from timesfreepress.com, the parties to a Tennessee federal case regarding a Ferris wheel accident have reached a settlement. A Georgia amusement park was a defendant in the case.*

COLUMBUS, GA. – November 6, 2018 - Two men died November 5, 2018 in Columbus, Georgia, vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer, according to an online news story from ledger-enquirer.com.*

ATLANTA, GA. – November 6, 2018 - In an opinion issued October 22, 2018 the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that lawsuit financing agreements were not loans under the Industrial Loan Act (ILA) or the Payday Lending Act (PLA). Details of the opinion are reported online by natlawreview.com.* 

JOHNSTON COUNTY, NC. – November 7, 2018 - According to an online news report from abc11.com, a truck crashed head-on into a daycare van November 6 in North Carolina, killing the woman who was driving the van and injuring several children.*

MACON COUNTY, GA. – November 6, 2018 - Two men were killed in a drunk driving accident November 3 in Macon County, Georgia, according to an online news report from 13wmaz.com.*

GEORGIA – November 5, 2018 - An online article from ajc.com explains what drivers need to do when a school bus is stopped on a Georgia roadway.*

LAKE HALLIE, WI. – November 5, 2018 - driver who struck and killed a woman and three Girl Scouts on a Wisconsin road had been huffing chemical vapors prior to the crash, according to an online news report from katu.com.*

FORT BENNING, GA. – November 7, 2018 - According to an online news story from capecodtimes.com, an Army staff sergeant died October 27 at a base in Georgia. The military has not released details about his death to anyone at this time, including the sergeant’s family.*

HALL COUNTY, GA. – November 7, 2018 - The Georgia teenager who was seriously injured on Halloween in a “pumpkin chucking” event is making progress in his recovery, according to an online news report from myajc.com.*

TUMWATER, WA. – November 7, 2018 - According to an online news report from seattlepi.com, a motorcyclist in Washington State was struck by three vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, after being thrown from his bike on November 6, 2018*

DETROIT, MI. – November 3, 2018 (katu.com) According to an online news report from katu.com, carmaker Ford is recalling several models of vehicles because of issues related to air bags.*

UNITED STATES – November 1, 2018 (weather.com) According to an online news story from weather.com, Safewise recently analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and identified the 10 most dangerous states in the U.S. for driving in the snow. Georgia was among the safest states.*

GEORGIA – November 5, 2018 (greenvilleonline.com) An online article from greenvilleonline.com discussed the DUI fatality rate in Greenville County, South Carolina, and how that compares to neighboring states.*

PAULDING COUNTY, GA. – October 30, 2018 (patch.com) A man and several vehicles were hit with gunshots October 29 in what started out as a fight in Paulding County, Georgia. Details of the incident are reported online at patch.com.*

MOULTRIE, GA. – October 31, 2018 (walb.com) The 10-year-old boy from Moultrie, Georgia, who was killed October 25 while trying to board a school bus reportedly shoved his little brother out of the way before they were both struck by a vehicle. His brother is expected to make a full recovery, according to an online news story from walb.com.*

MILLER COUNTY, GA— Traffic came to a standstill in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, August 21, 2018, when a tractor-trailer overturned on State Route 1, which is also known as Highway 27 near milepost 3. Law enforcement officers were forced to re-route traffic onto Bryan Road so that they could attend to the scene according to SOWEGALIVE.com. Fortunately for commuters, the Georgia Department of Transportation and law enforcement officers had the road reopened by 4 p.m. that afternoon.*

COLQUITT COUNTY, GA. – November 3, 2018 (moultrieobserver.com) The Thomasville Post of the Georgia State Patrol has released traffic data for Colquitt County, Georgia, for the month of October, according to an online news story from moultrieobserver.com.*

DOOLY COUNTY, GA. – November 3, 2018 (cordeledispatch.com) According to an online news report from cordeledispatch.com, one person is dead and another is critically injured after a wreck on Interstate 75 in Dooly County, Georgia.*

GEORGIA – November 3, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, the end of Daylight Saving Time triggers an increase in traffic accidents in Georgia and around the country.*

WOODSTOCK, GA. – November 4, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, two men were injured November 4 in a plane crash that occurred in Woodstock, Georgia.*

LAKE HALLIE, WI. – November 4, 2018 (katu.com) Three Girl Scouts were struck and killed by a vehicle November 3 while picking up trash on the side of a Wisconsin road, according to an online news report from katu.com. A woman was also struck and killed by the car, and one other girl was seriously injured.*

MACON, GA. – November 5, 2018 (41nbc.com) A 7-year-old girl has been hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle November 3, 2018 in Macon, Georgia. The story is reported online at 41nbc.com.*

STATESBORO, GA. – October 29, 2018 (statesboroherald.com) A pickup truck rear-ended a tractor October 27 and injured a man riding the tractor in Statesboro, Georgia, according to an online news report from statesboroherald.com.*

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – November 3, 2018 (yardbarker.com) According to an online report from yarbarker.com, one Cincinnati Reds baseball player died and two others were injured November 3 in a car accident in the Dominican Republic.*

LOUISVILLE, KY. – November 2, 2018 (fourstateshomepage.com) A driver in Louisville, Kentucky, struck and injured two boys who were crossing a street October 31 to board a school bus, according to an online news report from fourstateshomepage.com. The accident is one of a string of crashes between drivers and school children at bus stops in a matter of weeks.*

COLUMBUS, GA. – October 31, 2018 (wtvm.com) According to an online news story from wtvm.com, a driver was airlifted to a hospital in Georgia October 31 after being involved in a vehicle wreck on Highway 431 in Alabama.*

KANSAS CITY, KS. – November 1, 2018 (ledger-enquirer.com) The family of a worker who died at a Kansas Westar Energy plant this summer has filed a lawsuit in federal court, according to an online new story from ledger-enquirer.com.*

VALDOSTA, GA. – November 3, 2018 (valdostatoday.com) The Valdosta Post of the Georgia State Patrol has released traffic data for Valdosta, Georgia, for the month of October, according to an online news story from valdostatoday.com.*

October 26, 2018 – (Straight.com) More and more people are choosing bicycles as their primary method of transportation today, particularly in larger cities. A gravitation toward more biker-friendly initiatives, like designated bike lanes and separate biking routes, has encouraged a growing number of people to hop on their bikes, instead of firing up their cars. And while cyclists have come a long way in their mission for varied, safe biking opportunities, they are still in danger riding down the average roadway.*

MCDUFFIE COUNTY, GA. – October 31, 2018 (mcduffieprogress.com) A Georgia couple was involved in a head-on vehicle crash October 30 in McDuffie County, Georgia, according to an online news report from mcduffieprogress.com. The wife was sadly killed in the collision.*

ALABASTER, AL. – November 5, 2018 (murrayledger.com) Two Georgians were among the victims of a fiery vehicle crash October 27 in Alabama, according to an online news report from murrayledger.com.*

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – October 29, 2018 (wsbradio.com) The October 29 crash of an Indonesian airliner into the Java Sea has stirred up past concerns in the aviation industry about flights from the country. The story is reported online at wsbradio.com.*

LAKE HALLIE, WI. – November 4, 2018 (wsbradio.com) The driver who struck and killed a woman and three Girl Scouts on a Wisconsin road has been identified, according to an online news report from wsbradio.com. The driver initially fled the scene, then turned himself in to police.*

YOUNGSTOWN, OH. – November 1, 2018 (ledger-enquirer.com) According to an online news report from ledger-enquirer.com, two former Ohio aluminum plant managers have been indicted for obstructing an investigation into a worker’s 2012 death. Both men pleaded not guilty to the charges in court October 30, 2018.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – November 3, 2018 (11alive.com) According to an online news story from 11alive.com, Interstate 75 was shut down in Clayton County, Georgia, November 3 due to a vehicle crash in the southbound lanes.*

CHATTANOOGA, TN. – November 2, 2018 (newschannel9.com) According to an online news report from newschannel9.com, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office is launching a campaign to crack down on distracted driving in the state. The campaign will begin later in the month.*

WINSTON, MO. – October 30, 2018 (kttn.com) A Georgia man was injured October 29 in a single-vehicle accident in Missouri, according to an online news report from kttn.com.*

GEORGIA – November 1, 2018 (eurekalert.org) Researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute have released the results of a recent study regarding the use of car seats in ridesharing vehicles, like Uber and Lyft. The study results are details at eurekalert.org.*

COLFAX COUNTY, NE. – October 31, 2018 (columbustelegram.com) A preschool teacher was among the victims of a deadly traffic accident that occurred October 31 in Colfax County, Nebraska, according to an online news report from columbustelegram.com. Four vehicles were involved in the crash.*

ALPHARETTA, GA. – October 25, 2018 (patch.com) One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash October 24 in Alpharetta, Georgia, according to an online news report from patch.com.*

SHELBY COUNTY, AL. – October 29, 2018 (shelbycountyreporter.com) According to an online news story from shelbycountyreporter.com, the victims of the October 27 fatal wreck in Shelby County, Alabama, have been identified. Two Georgians were among the deceased.*

PITTSBURGH, PA. – November 2, 2018 (wsbradio.com) According to an online news story from wsbradio.com, Uber is resuming its self-driving vehicle testing program, after a months-long suspension in the wake of a fatal pedestrian crash in Arizona.*

ATLANTA, GA. – November 5, 2018 (ajc.com) A man who ran out of gas in Atlanta, Georgia, and was refueling his car on the shoulder of Interstate 285 was struck and injured by a vehicle on November 5, 2018 according to an online news story from ajc.com.*

DADE COUNTY, GA. – October 26, 2018 (newschannel9.com) According to an online news report from newschannel9.com, a trailer hauling a truck ended up crashing down an embankment October 26 on Interstate 24 in Dade County, Georgia.*

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA. – October 25, 2018 (wrdw.com) At least one person was injured in a car crash that occurred October 25 in Columbia County, Georgia, according to an online news report from wrdw.com.*

GEORGIA – November 1, 2018 (forconstructionpros.com) An editorial article on forconstructionpros.com discusses the problem of distracted driving accidents in work zones and how tougher cell phone laws might make the difference.

SNELLVILLE, GA. – November 1, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, the Snellville Police Department has been awarded a state grant for implementation of a traffic calming program in Snellville, Georgia.*

WALTON COUNTY, GA. – October 31, 2018 (waltontribune.com) A head-on collision October 31 in Walton County, Georgia, killed both of the drivers, according to an online news story from waltontribune.com.*

WALTON COUNTY, GA. – October 31, 2018 (11alive.com) According to an online news report from 11alive.com, a teenage girl and a 24-year-old woman were killed October 31 in a car crash in Walton County, Georgia. The two victims’ cars collided head-on on Georgia Highway 186.*

DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA. – October 31, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) A man from New Jersey who was involved in a head-on collision in Douglas County, Georgia, is asking witnesses to come forward with information about the crash. The story is reported online at fox5atlanta.com.*

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FL. – October 31, 2018 (wtsp.com) A witness reports seeing the crash of an experimental gyrocopter into a Florida mobile home October 30, according to an online news report from wtsp.com.*

MILLS COUNTY, IA. – October 31, 2018 (kmaland.com) A man from Georgia was involved in a vehicle collision October 31 in Iowa, according to an online news report from kmaland.com. The driver of the other vehicle was injured in the crash.*

WINSTON, MO. – October 31, 2018 (gallatinnorthmissourian.com) According to an online news report from gallatinnorthwestmissourian.com, a man from Georgia was involved in a vehicle accident October 29 in Missouri. He was injured in the crash.*

November 1, 2018 (bizjournals.com) An online article from bizjournals.com discusses the signs of a concussion, which people should be familiar with to protect themselves and their families in the event of head injuries.*

ATLANTA, GA. – November 1, 2018 (11alive.com) According to an online news report from 11alive.com, a worker was killed November 1 in a forklift accident that occurred at a Target store in Atlanta, Georgia.*

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. – October 29, 2018 (krmg.com) According to an online news report from krmg.com, a broken wheel from a semi-truck caused multiple accidents and one fatality October 29 on Interstate 40 in Oklahoma. Authorities are looking for the driver of the semi-truck that lost the wheel and asking for the public’s help.*

MOULTRIE, GA. – October 25, 2018 (wtxl.com) One of the two children struck by a car while walking to a stopped school bus in Moultrie, Georgia, has died, according to an online news report from wtxl.com.*

MOULTRIE, GA. – October 25, 2018 (moultrieobserver.com) Two children were struck by a car and seriously injured October 25 in Moultrie, Georgia, as they were walking to a stopped school bus. The story is reported online at moultrieobserver.com.*

SHELBY COUNTY, AL. – October 29, 2018 (wbrc.com) Authorities in Alabama are pleading with drivers to slow down, after a major wreck claimed the lives of three people October 27 on Interstate 65 in Shelby County, Alabama. Two people from Georgia were among the victims.*

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD. – October 29, 2018 (wsbradio.com) A woman who stopped to help a car crash victim October 28 in Maryland was tragically struck and killed by another vehicle, according to an online news report from wsbradio.com.* 

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA. – October 29, 2018 (augustachronicle.com) According to an online news report from augustachronicle.com, a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck collided October 29 in Columbia County, Georgia.*

HENRY COUNTY, GA. – October 29, 2018 (wsbtv.com.com) According to an online news story from wsbtv.com, the Georgia Department of Transportation is examining the adequacy of the safety barriers on the Interstate 75 expressway, after a wrong-way vehicle crash injured three people October 26 in Henry County, Georgia.*

WHITE COUNTY, GA. – October 30, 2018 (ajc.com) A Georgia woman died October 29 in a major vehicle wreck that split her car in half, according to an online news report from ajc.com. The accident occurred on Ga. 115 in White County, Georgia.*

LIBERTY COUNTY, GA. – October 30, 2018 (wjcl.com) A man was struck and killed by a vehicle October 28 in Liberty County, Georgia, according to an online news report from wjcl.com.*

AUGUSTA, GA. – October 30, 2018 (augustachronicle.com) High school students in Augusta, Georgia, participated in an augmented reality experience October 30 that educated them about the dangers of distracted driving. The story is reported online at augustachronicle.com.*

HENRY COUNTY, GA. – October 29, 2018 (mdjonline.com) A wrong-way crash October 26 on the Interstate 75 expressway in Henry County, Georgia, left three people injured, according to an online news report from mdjonline.com. The driver who caused the crash struck numerous safety barriers before entering the express lanes in the wrong direction.*

MONTGOMERY, AL. – October 29, 2018 (wsfa.com) According to an online news story from wsfa.com, senior citizens in Alabama are pushing for the state to adopt a Hands-Free law similar to that passed in the state of Georgia.*

DUNLAP, TN. – October 29, 2018 (newschannel9.com) One person was hospitalized October 29 after a vehicle wreck on State Route 28 in Tennessee, according to an online news report from newschannel9.com.*

GEORGIA – October 31, 2018 (dot.ga.gov) According to traffic data from the Georgia Department of Transportation for 2017 and the majority of 2018, Georgia looks to be reversing course on fatal car accidents.*

JAY, FL. – October 30, 2018 (northescambia.com) According to an online news report from northescambia.com, a Georgia truck driver was involved in a fatal vehicle accident October 30 in Florida. The accident took place at a peanut processor in Jay, Florida.*

SEMINOLE COUNTY, GA. – October 31, 2018 (walb.com) According to an online news report from walb.com, an 11-year-old girl in southwest Georgia died during the effects of Hurricane Michael.*

ORANGE COUNTY, FL. – October 30, 2018 (wired.com) According to an online news report from wired.com, a Florida man is suing carmaker Tesla Inc. after being involved in a crash related to his Tesla vehicle’s semi-autonomous driving system Autopilot.*

RED HOOK, NY. – October 31, 2018 (wpdh.com) According to an online news report wpdh.com, a teenage driver recently crashed a car into a college campus building.*

MCDUFFIE COUNTY, GA. – October 30, 2018 (wjbf.com) A two-vehicle crash left one person dead October 30 in McDuffie County, Georgia, according to an online news report from wjbf.com.*

WEST PALM BEACH, FL. – October 30, 2018 (startribune.com) As reported online by startribune.com, a Florida railroad worker has been charged for covering up his role in a 2016 train crash that seriously injured a 24-year-old woman.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from 11alive.com, a vehicle accident shut down Interstate 75 in Cobb County, Georgia, on November 2. Few details are known about the accident at this time.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – Police in Gwinnett County, Georgia, are investigating a school bus crash that occurred November 2, according to an online news report from 11alive.com. Little information about the crash has been released.*

HALL COUNTY, GA. – November 2, 2018 (wsbtv.com) As reported online by wsbtv.com, a Georgia teenager was seriously injured on Halloween in a “pumpkin chucking” event at a Hall County church.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – Traffic in DeKalb County, Georgia, was gridlocked the morning of November 2 because of several major wrecks on the surrounding interstates. Details of the wrecks are reported online at myajc.com.*

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, PA. – November 1, 2018 - According to an online news report from abcnews.go.com, a 7-year-old boy who was waiting for a school bus was struck and killed by a vehicle November 1 in Franklin Township, Pennsylvania. The driver did not stop after the collision.*

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FL. – October 30, 2018 (wsbradio.com) An experimental gyrocopter crashed into a mobile home October 30 in Highlands County, Florida, according to an online news report from wsbradio.com. Two people were sadly killed in the crash, and one person was injured.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – October 30, 2018 (ajc.com) A semi-truck crash October 30 shut down Interstate 285 North in DeKalb County, Georgia, for nearly six hours, according to an online news report from ajc.com.*

GEORGIA – October 29, 2018 (thenewswheel.com) An article online at thenewswheel.com discusses the effectiveness of deer whistles. A study in Georgia recently reported the whistles do not work for prevention of vehicle crashes with deer.*

ALABAMA – October 31, 2018 (cbs42.com) After seeing the success of Georgia’s Hands-Free law combatting distracted driving, Alabamans want a similar measure to pass in their state. The story is reported online at cbs42.com.*

DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA. – October 31, 2018 (11alive.com) According to an online news report from 11alive.com, a vehicle accident on Interstate 20 disrupted morning traffic October 31 in Douglas County, Georgia.*

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA. – October 30, 2018 (augustachronicle.com) According to an online news story from augustchronicle.com, authorities in Columbia County, Georgia, are still investigating a semi-truck collision that occurred October 29 on Georgia Highway 232.*

MACON, GA. – October 25, 2018 (41nbc.com) According to an online news report from 41nbc.com, a single-vehicle accident October 24 in Macon, Georgia, tragically killed the driver of the vehicle.*

BILLINGS, MT. – October 24, 2018 (kpvi.com) A crew member with the Montana Department of Transportation died October 24 after he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 90, according to an online news report from kpvi.com.*

GEORGIA – October 30, 2018 (wtoc.com) In May, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that all school buses in the country have seat belts. The recommendation came after a string of fatal bus accidents around the nation. NTSB’s guidance is not mandatory for any schools to follow, so what will Georgia do? The story is reported online at wtoc.com.*

UNITED STATES – October 24, 2018 (usa.streetsblog.org) As reported online by usa.streetsblog.org, a new study from the University of Chicago found that ridesharing companies, like Uber and Lyft, are contributing to road congestion in cities and increased traffic deaths.*

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. – November 1, 2018 - According to an online news story from forsythnews.com, Ga. 400 will have double lane closures for construction starting in the evening on November 2, 2018.

COLUMBUS, GA. - According to an online news story from wtvm.com, multiple vehicle accidents occurred on November 2 in Columbus, Georgia, slowing traffic throughout the city.*

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN. – October 25, 2018 (thedailytimes.com) According to an online news report from thedailytimes.com, a motorcyclist from Georgia was killed October 25 in a collision on U.S. 129 in Blount County, Tennessee.*

HENRY COUNTY, GA. – October 26, 2018 (ajc.com) A wrong-way head-on vehicle crash on the Interstate 75 expressway in Henry County, Georgia, injured three people, according to an online news report from ajc.com. The driver who caused the collision smashed through nine barriers the morning of October 26 before entering oncoming traffic.*

FROMBERG, MT. – October 25, 2018 (ccenterdispatch.com) According to an online news report from ccenterdispatch.com, two people were killed and a child was injured October 25 in a head-on collision in Fromberg, Montana.

WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA. – October 25, 2018 (suwanneedemocrat.com) As reported online by suwanneedemocrat.com, a driver struck and killed a trucker October 23 on Interstate 75 in Whitfield County, Georgia. The driver has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide.* 

DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA – October 25, 2018 (straight.com) A pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck October 23 in Delta, British Columbia, according to an online news story from straight.com.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – October 25, 2018 (wsbtv.com) According to an online report from wsbtv.com, a woman has filed a lawsuit in Fulton County Court for a MARTA train collision that killed her husband on June 3 in Sandy Springs, Georgia.*

ATLANTA, GA. – October 25, 2018 (auburnvillager.com) A Georgia man has launched a safe driving initiative after losing his son to a car accident. The initiative has garnered widespread support in Georgia, according to an article from auburnvillager.com.*

ROCHESTER, IN. – October 30, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) A pickup truck struck four children who were trying to board a school bus October 30 in Rochester, Indiana, according to an online news report from fox5atlanta.com. Three of the children were tragically killed, and one was seriously injured.*

BROOKHAVEN, GA. – October 25, 2018 (wsbtv.com) According to an online news report from wsbtv.com, a man chasing down a Georgia MARTA bus October 25 became caught in a rear wheel and was run over. He died at the scene.*