Blog Archive - May, 2018

BARTOW COUNTY, GA — May 29, 2018 (patch.com).  According to an online news report at patch.com, the Bartow County coroner has been called to assist in investigation of single vehicle accident that occurred earlier this morning.*

ATLANTA, GA – May 28, 2018 (english.manoramaonline.com). A woman from Keralite, India was, who was taking her children to the beach for a picnic in South Carolina, sadly perished on the scene of the rear-end accident.*

MACON, GA – May 29, 2018 (41nbc.com) – according to an online news report from 41nbc.com, a traffic crash involved several vehicles that ultimately caused damage to a local seafood restaurant, Jim Shaw’s.*

VALDOSTA, GA — May 25, 2018 (vadostadaily.com).  According to an online news report at valdostadaily.com, a man from New York died in a motorcycle accident, per local police.*

BLOOMINGDALE, Ga. (WSAV) – May 29, 2018 (wsav.com).  According to an online news report from wsav.com, a driver died in a single vehicle accident in Bloomingdale, Georgia.*

ATLANTA, GA – May 28, 2018 (11alive.com).  According to an online news report from 11alive.com, an accident that blocked all lanes of Interstate 85 was caused by a police chase with a Motorcycle.*

MCDUFFIE COUNTY, GA – May 25 2018 (wjbf.com).  According to an online news report from wjbf.com, one woman tragically passed away and three children were injured in a crash that occurred on Interstate 20.*

May 25, 2018 (postandcourier.com) - The wreck of C-130 aircraft that crashed outside of Savannah, Georgia that killed all on board still remains at Joint Base Charleston for examination, per an Air Mobility spokesperson.*

BRADFORD COUNTY, FL.– May 26, 2018 (news4jax.com).  According to an online report from news4jax.com, a tanker truck overturns, leaving two injured and causing road blockages.*

SAVANNAH, GA – May 25, 2018 (wtoc.com).  According to an online news report at wtoc.com, the Savannah Police Department confirms that Anthony Christie, a Savannah police officer, tragically died in one of three accidents that occurred in I-16 east on Friday, May 25, 2018.*

SAVANNAH, GA – May 25, 2018 (wtoc.com).  According to an online news report from wtoc.com, citations were given to drivers who videoed an accident scene.*

BURKE COUNTY, GA – May 23, 2018 (augustachronicle.com).  According to an online report from augustachronicle.com, the man killed in a Burke County accident has been identified.*

MCDUFFIE COUNTY, GA – May 24, 2015 (wrdw.com).  According to an online news report at wrdw.com, a deadly accident occurred on I-20 involving an 18-wheeler.*

MILAN, ITALY – May 24, 2018 (yahoo.com).  According to a news report from yahoo.com, two individuals are dead and eighteen are injured due to an accident between a train and a heavy goods vehicle (HGV).*

ATLANTA, GA – May 23, 2018 (11alive.com).  According to an online news report, a sixty six year old man died in an accident  on I-285 that occurred in the evening of Wednesday, May 23, 2018.*

EAST NASHVILLE, TN – May 24, 2018 (abc30.com).  According to an online news report, a one year old girl tragically died after being left by her father in a hot car all day.*

MACON, GA – May 28, 2018 (41nbc.com).  According to an online news report at 41nbc.com, this past weekend an accident victim celebrates her graduation in the hospital.*

BARTOW COUNTY, GA — May 29, 2018 (patch.com).  According to an online news report at patch.com, the eighteen year old woman involved in a single crash on Georgia Highway 20/U.S. 411 in Bartow County died as a result of her injuries.* 

TENNESSEE/GEORGIA – May 28, 2018 (wrcbtv.com).  According to an online news report, wet weather, heavy travel and multiple car accidents caused traffic delays in both Tennessee and Georgia on one of the busiest travel days of the year – Memorial Day.*

GEORGIA – May 23, 2018 (gahighwaysafety.com) The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has posted information on its website regarding child passenger safety in the state.*

GEORGIA – May 22, 2018 (gahighwaysafety.org) The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has posted information on its website, gahighwaysafety.com, about the state’s Move Over Law. The law requires motorists to slow down and change lanes when passing emergency vehicles on the side of the highway.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – May 23, 2018 (northwestgeorgianews.com) A report from northwestgeorgianews.com details the plight of the Georgia State Patrol, as they prepare for a likely increase in vehicle accidents during the upcoming holiday weekend.*

GEORGIA – May 22, 2018 (gahighwaysafety.org) On its website, the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety explains Joshua’s Law, which places certain requirements on Georgia driver’s license applicants who are 16 years of age.*

GEORGIA – May 23, 2018 (gahighwaysafety.org) Georgia has specific laws and penalties that apply to impaired drivers, as explained by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.* 

GEORGIA – May 22, 2018 (gahighwaysafety.org) As explained on the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety website, the state has created a contract for teen drivers and parents designed to hold teens accountable while they’re behind the wheel.*

GEORGIA – May 22, 2018 (gahighwaysafety.org) According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA) focuses on road safety by implementing a graduated licensing system for young drivers.* 

GEORGIA – May 23, 2018 (gahighwaysafety.org) According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, senior drivers are at an increased risk for motor vehicle accidents in the state, as well as around the country.*

COWETA COUNTY, GA. – May 22, 2018 (accessatlanta.com) As reported by accessatlanta.com, Coweta County, Georgia, authorities arrested a woman who crashed her vehicle into a playground following a high-speed chase.* 

GEORGIA – May 23, 2018 (gahighwaysafety.com) All speeding is illegal in the state of Georgia, but so-called “Super Speeders” can face higher fines if caught by authorities, according to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.*

Austell, Georgia- May 23, 2018 (11Alive.com) According to a report from 11alive.com, the driver of a passenger van is dead following a wreck near Six Flags. The woman was driving west on Six Flags Road when she crashed into the tandem wheels of a tractor-trailer that pulled out of a private driveway and into her path. She tragically died at the accident scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer did not get hurt in the collision, and no charges had been filed against him as of the time of this report. However, the accident is still under investigation.*

According to reports from Reuters and Business Insider, autonomous vehicles raise some interesting questions when it comes to insurance and liability. For example, when an accident like the fatal Arizona crash that killed a pedestrian occurs, who is at fault? What type of liability laws apply to the crash? Is it a products liability case, or is it an automobile accident claim against an operator of the autonomous vehicle?*

Edgefield, SC- May 23, 2018 (Index-Journal) According to a report on indexjournal.com, one man is tragically dead after a head-on wreck. The Tuesday afternoon accident occurred just north of Trenton when a driver crossed the center line of S.C. Highway 121 and struck an oncoming vehicle head-on. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash, and each of them was trapped inside of their vehicle until they could be rescued. Both men were transported to a Georgia hospital for treatment of their injuries, and one of them died at the hospital.*

GEORGIA – May 22, 2018 (gahighwaysafety.com) The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has collected and posted information about texting and driving on its website. The data serves as a beneficial reminder leading up to enforcement of the state’s new law on distracted driving.*

According to a report from Carbuzz, recent coverage of crashes involving self-driving cars has caused Americans to view the vehicles suspiciously and have decreased their willingness to ride in them. In fact, nearly three-quarters of all Americans currently report that they are too frightened by entirely autonomous vehicles to ride in them. Last year, about ten percent more Americans had said that they were willing to ride in self-driving cars. During this past year, a series of accidents involving the vehicles, including a fatal crash, occurred. It is likely that these reports are what have influenced Americans’ willingness to ride in fully autonomous vehicles. *

San Francisco, California - May 23, 2018 (macon.com) According to a report by macon.com, Uber is taking its self-driving cars out of Arizona, following the death of a woman who was run over by one of the driverless vehicles as she crossed a dark, suburban street. This decision by the popular ride-sharing company eliminates approximately three hundred jobs across the state that were connected with supporting the company’s fleet of self-driving vehicles. Previously, the company was banned by the Governor from testing the self-driving cars in Arizona during the investigation into the fatal March 18th crash. The company also suspended testing in three other areas. Uber’s self-driving vehicles had been in Arizona since 2016.*

Washington, DC- May 23, 2018 (PR Newswire) According to a report from PR Newswire, the United States. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just issued a public service announcement urging ATV riders to keep all ATVs off of paved public roads. Over a hundred thousand people get hurt in ATV accidents each year, and approximately six hundred and fifty people die.*

May 23, 2018, According to a report from Cnet’s Road Show, Jeep has recalled all models of its 2018 Cherokee SUV that have a 2.4-liter inline-four engine. The recall affects nearly fifty thousand vehicles that were manufactured between September 1, 2017, and January 4, 2018, at the company’s plant in Belvedere, Ohio. The company started the investigation that led to this recall earlier this year after it received reports of engine fires in 2018 Cherokee SUVs. The investigation revealed that a damaged fuel tube in the engine bay could leak, creating the risk of fire. No accidents or injuries have yet occurred in connection with the fires caused by the leaking fuel tubes in the Jeep Cherokee SUVs. Vehicles that are affected by the recall can have the fuel tube replaced by a Jeep dealership.*

BURKE COUNTY, GA. – May 22, 2018 (wrdw.com) According to an online news report from wrdw.com, a single vehicle accident on May 22 caused River Road in Burke County, Georgia, to shut down. The crash resulted in injuries to at least one person.* 

KETTERING, GA – May 19, 2018 (mydaytondailynews.com).  According to an online news report at mydaytondailynews.com, a woman fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into another vehicle in Far Hills early on the morning of Saturday, May 19, 2018.*

PHOENIX, AZ – May 18, 2018 (abc15.com) – According to an online report from abc15.com, the parents of two sisters who died in a wrong way crash in Phoenix, Arizona are suing the restaurant chain Mellow Mushroom where the drunk driver was allegedly overserved alcohol.*

STATESBORO, GA – May 21, 2018 (wtvm.com).  According to an online news report at wtvm.com, a child from Bulloch County was bitten in the face by a relative’s dog.*

PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 21, 2018 (6bc.com). According to an online news report at 6abc.com, a person is in custody following a hit and run accident that occurred in Southwest Philadelphia, leaving a twenty nine year old Georgian dead and another person seriously injured.*

ATLANTA, GA. – May 17, 2018 (iheart.com) According to an online report by iheart.com, rapper Offset was hospitalized May 16 following a vehicle accident in Atlanta.*

ATLANTA, GA – May 18, 2018 (wsbtv.com) – according to an online news report at wsbtv.com, a window washing platform gave way, causing a man to dangle from the scaffolding in Midtown Atlanta.*

AUGUSTA, GA – May 21, 2018 (wrdw.com).  According to an online news report at wrdw.com, an individual driving a bicycle was in an accident on Walton Way.*

BURKE COUNTY, GA. – May 22, 2018 (wrdw.com) According to an online news report from wrdw.com, a single vehicle accident on May 22 caused River Road in Burke County, Georgia, to shut down. The crash resulted in the tragic death of at least one person.*

HAWAII – May 16, 2018 (bigislandnow.com) According to an online news report from bigislandnow.com, Takata has agreed to pay $7 million to settle a lawsuit with several entities, including the State of Hawaii, because of its faulty airbags.

The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has posted information about Georgia’s seatbelt laws, which underwent a change in the recent past, when they were expanded to include pickup trucks.

TIFTON, GA – May 22, 2018 (suwaneedemocrat.com) — According to an online report at suwaneedemocract.com, effective July 1, 2018, a new hands-free law will require Georgia drivers to put their phones down when behind the wheel.*

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA. – May 21, 2018 (nbcbayarea.com) According to an online news report from nbcbayarea.com, a man driving in California died after crashing his Tesla through a fence and into a pond.*

COWETA, COUNTY, GA. – May 22, 2018 (accessatlanta.com) As reported by accessatlanta.com, Coweta County, Georgia, authorities arrested a woman who crashed her vehicle into a playground following a high-speed chase.*

The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law, have provided safety tips for pedestrians to help avoid serious accidents and injuries.

GEORGIA – May 23, 2018 (gahighwaysafety.com) On its website, the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety provides pointers for bicycle safety, including how to find the right helmet, how to fit your helmet, and how to maintain your helmet.

GEORGIA – May 22, 2018 (gahighwaysafety.org). According to the Governor's Office Of Highway Safety In Georgia website found at gahighwaysafety.org, Georgia's Pickup Truck Laws now require all passengers to wear a seatbelt regardless if the passengers are riding inside and outside of a pickup truck.*

MACON, GA. – May 18, 2018 (philly.com) In an opinion piece on philly.com, a writer advocates for Philadelphia to take a page from Macon’s book and introduce bike lanes on its roads starting with a temporary bike grid.*

YULEE, FL. – May 17, 2018 (news4jax.com) A fatal accident involving a Georgia box truck driver and a tractor-trailer shut down a stretch of Interstate 95 on May 16 in Florida, according to an online news report from news4jax.com.*

GEORGIA – May 18, 2018 (jdsupra.com) An article by jdsupra.com discusses distracted driving and the ways it might factor into a personal injury case stemming from a vehicle accident in Georgia.*

NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC. – May 21, 2018 (wltx.com) As reported by wltx.com, a man from Georgia died in a single-vehicle crash May 20 in Newberry County, South Carolina.*

NORTH CAROLINA – May 20, 2018 (foxnews.com).  According to an online news report at foxnews.com, two people tragically died after a man drove his SUV into a restaurant; police calling the accident a “domestic incident.”*

COBB COUNTY, GA – May 20, 2018 (11alive.com).  According to an online news report at 11alive.com, three people tragically died after two separate accidents in Cobb County, Georgia on Sunday, May 20, 2018.*

COBB COUNTY, Ga. -  May 18, 2018 (wsbradio.com).  According to an online news report at wsbradio.com, an investigation conducted by Channel 2 Action News reveals that a dangerous part of a road in Cobb County has had over one hundred eighty accidents in just two years.*

BAINBRIDGE, GA – May 21, 2018 (wtxl.com) – According to an online news report at wtxl.com, the Spring Creek Bridge located in Decatur County, Georgia has been closed due to being struck by heavy equipment on Monday, May 21, 2018.*

CASTRO VALLEY, CA – May 21, 2018 (macon.com).  According to an online news report at macon.com, one man tragically died after he drove his Tesla off of the road, struck a fence and then plunged into a pond.*

COLUMBUS, GA – May 22, 2018 (wtoc.com) – According to an online news report at wtoc.com, at least one person has been ejected from their vehicle after a single car accident that happened close to Macon Road and Woodruff Farm Road on Sunday, May 20, 2018.*

BURKE COUNTY, GA – May 23, 2018 (www.wrdw.com).  According to an online news report from augustachronicle.com, a man involved in a Burke County crash has been identified.*

GEORGIA – May 17, 2018 (hastingstribune.com) According to a news report from hastingstribune.com, contaminated romaine lettuce might not present a continued health hazard.* 

FULTON COUNTY, GA- According to law.com, a jury awarded the family of a man who died after falling 20 feet at the Civic Center MARTA station $9.6 million. The 42-year-old man had been drinking and was on the upper level of the MARTA station in February of 2013. The man fell in a location where a metal guardrail had been removed and replaced with a wooden rail, but that a section was missing. For seven months prior to the accident, there was a 25-inch unprotected space, which is where the man fell.*

May 17, 2018 (cnn.com) A news report from cnn.com details the debate regarding seatbelts on school buses, which has been reignited by a recent school bus collision in New Jersey.* 

HAMILTON COUNTY, TN. – May 17, 2018 (newschannel9.com) A 21-year-old Georgia man was tragically killed in a tractor-trailer collision May 17 on Highway 111 in Tennessee, according to a news report from newschannel9.com.*

SOUTH JORDAN, UT. – May 16, 2018 (sfgate.com) As reported by sfgate.com, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching an investigation into the Tesla crash that occurred May 11 in South Jordan, Utah.

May 17, 2018 (startribune.com) As highlighted in an online story from startribune.com, state and federal regulations could soon be at odds regarding self-driving vehicles.*

ATLANTA, GA. – May 17, 2018 (myajc.com) The Courtland Street Bridge in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, will be rebuilt using accelerated bridge construction techniques that will allow the bridge to reopen much faster. The construction progress is reported by myajc.com.*

KENNESAW, GA. – May 17, 2018 (patch.com) Ten cows died in a May 17 collision on Interstate 75 when tractor-trailer hauling cattle overturned on the roadway causing a serious traffic hazard according to an online news report from patch.com.* 

CAMARILLO, CA. – May 16, 2018 (necn.com) As reported by necn.com, about 1 million chainsaws have been recalled by Harbor Freight Tools after reports of the chainsaws not turning off.*

OHIO- The newswheel.com reports that John Kasich is ignoring the hesitancy seen in other states following the self-driving car-pedestrian fatality last month in Arizona and is pushing ahead with plans to start testing autonomous cars on Ohio’s roads.

PHOENIX, AZ. – May 17, 2018 (verdenews.com) According to an online report from verdenews.com, Arizona residents will soon see robots making deliveries up and down their sidewalks.*

VALDOSTA, GA. – May 17, 2018 (wtxl.com) Residents were evacuated after a fire broke out at a Valdosta, Georgia, nursing home, according to a news report by wtxl.com. The fire also caused road closures in the area.*

May 6, 2018 (popularmechanics.com) In an online story, popularmechanics.com shares safety tips drivers can use when driving at night.*

May 17, 2018 (exchange.aaa.com) An online report from exchange.aaa.com provides information about driving safely during inclement weather.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – May 16, 2018 (wtoc.com) A report from wtoc.com details the most dangerous intersections in Savannah for vehicle accidents.

Based on collision data, several intersections in the city of Savannah are dangerous for motorists and pedestrians. The top six dangerous intersections in the city include:

May 17, 2018 (money.cnn.com) An online article from money.cnn.com examines the risk of vehicle fires in electric cars versus gasoline cars to see if one is more dangerous than the other.

AUGUSTA, GA- WRDW.com reports that a multiple vehicle accident occurred on I-20 a little after 5:30 p.m. on May 16, 2018. The accident caused the closing of the eastbound lanes on the South Carolina border.*

SAVANNAH, GA- According to WTVM.com, there were close to 10,000 car accidents at Savannah intersections last year. Investigators tried to determine which intersections were the most dangerous for people on the road.*

Mentalfloss.com reports that a newly designed wallpaper has the ability to function as a fire alarm. The product was developed by Chinese researchers and according to scientists, the wallpaper has the potential to save lives. While smoke alarms are effective at alerting people if there is a fire, they work on batteries and it is not uncommon for the batteries to die without the residents realizing it or remembering to check or change them.*

MABLETON, GA- Cbs46.com reports that changes have been made on Veterans Memorial Highway to make a crossing near a school safer following the death of a crossing guard that occurred last November. Edna Umeh was struck and killed on November 30th, 2017, by a driver who was speeding through the crosswalk.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA- The ajc.com reports that one person was killed in an accident that occurred at around 12:25 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. The car involved, a 1997 Honda Civic drove off of Memorial Drive and struck a light pole that was located in the parking lot of a laundromat.*

WARNER ROBINS, GA- Macon.com reports that a fatal collision that occurred on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, might have been the result of one driver suffering from a medical emergency while behind the wheel. The collision occurred on Watson Boulevard when the driver a Ford F-150, a 61-year-old man, crossed the center line of the road and hit a Kia SUV head-on.*

MOBILE, AL. – May 16, 2018 (wtvm.com) According to an online news report from wtvm.com, five people were injured in an Alabama accident involving a public transit bus on May 16 in Mobile, Alabama.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – May 18, 2018 (accessatlanta.com) According to an online report from accessatlanta.com, hundreds of vehicle accidents have occurred at the same area in Cobb County, Georgia, in just two years.*

May 18, 2018 (theweek.co.uk) As reported by theweek.co.uk, the EU Commission will require 11 new safety features to be installed on all new automobiles starting in 2021.*

NORTH DECATUR, GA. – May 18, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) According to a news report from fox5atlanta.com, one person died and two people were hospitalized after a head-on collision May 17 in North Decatur, Georgia. The driver who caused the collision reportedly ran and was later apprehended by police.*

DETROIT, MI. – May 18, 2018 (wsbradio.com) An online report from wsbradio.com examines a factcheck of Tesla’s recent safety claims conducted by the Associated Press.*

ATHENS, GA. – May 16, 2018 (augustachronicle.com) According to an online news report from augustachronicle.com, heavy rains in northern Georgia could soon lead to flooding in the area, causing concerns for residents and motorists.* 

ATHENS, GA. – May 16, 2018 (onlineathens.com) A giveaway in Athens, Georgia, will include bicycle safety gear to mark Bike to Work Day. The giveaway details are reported by onlineathens.com.*

HALL COUNTY, GA. – May 17, 2018 (ajc.com) A 13-year-old girl was killed in a vehicle accident involving a school bus May 16 in Hall County, Georgia. The accident is reported by ajc.com.*

The advent of cranes allowed architects to build where space was nearly unlimited: up. Cranes facilitated construction of Georgia’s tallest buildings along with bridges and expressways. Instead of stacking scaffolding on top of the scaffolding, cranes hoisted girders, beams, braces, and trusses and put them in place. Skilled workers construct cranes on top of buildings and lift the pieces into the proper location and hold them in place while iron workers and other craftsmen fasten enormousiron beams into place.

SAVANNAH, GA- 11alive.com reports that charges have been filed against a driver from Atlanta who caused a head-on collision in 2017 that killed two brothers who were returning to Georgia Southern University after Thanksgiving break. According to their father, they were attempting to return to school early to avoid traffic, to complete homework assignments and to spend time with friends before school started up again.*

HINESVILLE, GA- WSAV.com reports that the Hinesville Police are searching for a woman who drove her vehicle into a Subway sandwich shop on Monday, May 15, 2018 at about 5 p.m. Witnesses say that the woman drove into the parking lot, hit the building, stayed there shortly, then backed up and drove east on General Screven Way, leaving the scene before authorities arrived.*

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. – May 17, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online report from ajc.com, several one-way streets in downtown Lawrenceville, Georgia, will soon be converted from one-way to two-way.*

GWINNETT, GA- The gwinnettdailypost.com reports that a motorcyclist was tragically killed in a two-vehicle collision early on Monday, May 14, 2018. The accident occurred just after 12 a.m. when the motorcycle struck a passenger vehicle.*

HUDSON, OH- According to prweb.com, the School Bus Safety Company, Inc. has released winners of an award issued to school districts who excel in the area of safety. The School Bus Safety Company, Inc. designs school bus driver training programs with an emphasis on safety for students. The company offers videos about safety on their website and creates Public Service Announcements about driving safely around school buses. The winner of the award was the Kanawha County School District, located in Charleston West Virginia.*

WOODSTOCK, GA - According to patch.com, 18-year-old Zoe Thomasina Reardon, of Atlanta, is facing charges for striking a mother and her baby, and another woman while they were crossing the street in Woodstock. All three died as a result of their injuries following the accident, which occurred in September 2017.*

CARTERSVILLE, GA- The patch.com reports that an accident involving a school bus was caused by a teenager running through a red traffic light on Monday morning, May 14, 2018. The bus, which was from the Bartow County School System, was attempting to make a left turn when a 2002 Chevrolet Impala ran the red light at Grassdale Road at around 11:40 a.m. The Georgia State Patrol says that the school bus then struck the Impala on the passenger side.*

Georgia Construction Accident Attorneys Ready to Hold Parties Responsible for Mishaps

Tragedy can strike anywhere and at any time. The people who died in the Florida pedestrian bridge collapse would never have known anythingwas wrong as they passed under the span. The bridge crushed several vehicles and killed six people instantly. The incident remains under investigation by federal and state authorities in Florida. The senseless loss of life raised the question in Georgia, and every other state in the Union, as to whether the bridges we use every day will remain upright. Unequivocally, the Georgia Department of Transportation steadfastly maintains that the state's bridges and overpasses are safe.

COBB COUNTY, GA- Wsbradio.com reports that speed radars have been installed in school zones along Veteran’s Memorial Highway. Several drivers have been pulled over for speeding in the school zone in the area where a crossing guard was struck and killed in November 2017.*

MACON, GA- Macon.com reports that a collision in Macon between a big rig and a Volkswagen resulted in the smaller vehicle becoming wedged underneath the truck. The accident occurred on Monday, May 14, 2018, at about 12:10 p.m. on Holt Ave.* 

CHARLESTON, SC- The postandcourier.com reports that Congress has been considering altering laws regarding commercial trucking routes to allow for drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 who obtain commercial licenses to drive over states lines through Georgia and the Carolinas. The current law allows drivers within that age group to drive within those states, but the South Carolina Trucking Association is backing the program as a potential way to lessen the shortage of drivers that cause problems at seaports such as the Port of Charleston.*

BUTLER COUNTY - According to whio.com, the prom night crash that killed a 17-year-old girl was possibly caused by speeding and reckless driving and that messages about “possible speed and reckless driving” were sent just before the collision occurred.*

PAULDING COUNTY, GA- According to Fox5Atlanta.com, a school teacher from Paulding County was tragically killed in a car accident on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. The victim was identified as Emily Howell, who was a fourth-grade teacher. Howell had been teaching at Russom Elementary School since 2015.*

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - According to wsbradio.com, a collision that occurred in Utah on May 14, 2018, involved a Tesla that was using the autopilot feature. The 28-year-old driver of the Tesla had engaged autopilot, the semi-autonomous driving feature offered in all models of Tesla when her vehicle crashed into the back of a firetruck in a suburb of Salt Lake City. The driver was reportedly looking at her phone at the time of the collision and relying on the self-driving abilities of the car.*

GENEVA - Krmg.com reports that Swiss police officers are investigating a crash that killed a German man in Bellinzona last week. The accident occurred when the Tesla struck a guardrail and caught fire. According to the fire brigade, the accident is under investigation. However, the Facebook page for the fire brigade initially suggested that the Tesla’s battery might have been at fault for the fire.*

HALL COUNTY, GA- Wsbradio.com reports that a student from Dawson County was sadly killed in a collision between a car and a school bus on Wednesday, May 15, 2018. The Georgia State Patrol has identified the student as 13-year-old Summer Anderson.*

WARNER ROBINS, GA- According to 41nbc.com, a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday, May 14, 2018, tragically killed two people. The crash occurred when the driver of an eastbound Ford F-150 crossed a median and hit a Kia SUV head-on. Danny Galpin, the Houston County Coroner, stated that the driver of the Kia, a 43-year-old woman, died at the scene of the accident. The driver of the Ford, a 61-year-old man, was transported to the hospital, but died from his injuries on Wednesday morning.*

TROUP COUNTY, GA- Wtvm.com reports that the three most common causes of fatal car accidents in the United States are speeding, drink driving and distracted driving. Distracted driving refers to any behaviors that take a person’s attention away from the road, but in recent years, the main distraction has come in the form of smartphones.*

FAYETTE COUNTY, GA- According to wsbtv.com reports that William Betsill, 42, a father from Fayette County, was seriously injured in a head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver on May 8, 2018. The other driver was killed in the collision, and Betsill faces a long road to recovery that will involve several more surgical procedures and other medical care. It will likely be months before Betsill will be able to walk.*

MACON, GA- Livetrucking.com reports that the driver of a sedan failed to pay attention to a semi-truck’s “caution wide right turns” sign and then crashed his vehicle under the truck. The driver, Rasheem Shaheed, 38, was driving on Holt Road when the truck veered left in preparation for making a wide right turn. Shaheed did not pay attention to the truck’s right turn signal, which was flashing, and honked at the truck instead. Shaheed attempted to turn right on the side of the truck but hit the curb and then crashed into the trailer. His Volkswagen became crushed under the side of the truck.*

Foxnews.com reports that keyless ignition equipped vehicles have caused an estimated 28 deaths in the past 12 years. The cars had been left idling while parked in garages. The number was arrived at after a New York Times investigation of media outlets and reports from emergency services. There is no official counting of the number of fatalities linked to this technology.*

ATLANTA, GA- The dailymail.co.uk reports that Atlanta is one of the cities where Waymo’s driverless service has been conducting testing. In January 2018, Atlanta became the 25^th city in the United States to allow testing of Waymo’s services. Earlier this year, Waymo, which is a branch of Google, announced that the company planned to purchase thousands more of the Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans that they use to test their driverless-vehicle services.*

FULTON COUNTY, GA- According to law.com, a jury has issued a $1.9 million award to a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle while he was on the sidewalk waiting to cross Peachtree Road. The victim, a 66-year-old man was crushed between the vehicle, a Toyota Rav4, and metal utility pole. The Toyota had been clipped in the back by a Porsche, causing him to lose control of the vehicle.

The dailymail.co.uk reports that the German motorist killed in a single-vehicle collision Switzerland may have died because his vehicle’s lithium-ion battery caused the car to burst into flames after it hit a barrier on the A2 motorway in Ticino.*

TOKYO- Asia.nikkei.com reports that Japan is getting ready for the next big thing to hit the roads - self-driving cars. Driverless vehicles are close to becoming a common sight on many roads. Fully driverless cars are being tested in the United States, as are fully automated big rig trucks. The day when autonomous cars are the norm does not seem so distant.*

LANSING, MI- Wwmt.com reports that a new bill passed the Michigan House on Tuesday, May 16, 2018, that would allow for self-driving trucks to travel closer together than trucks driven by truck drivers. The current law requires truck drivers to keep sufficient space between their vehicle and another truck. The law would only allow the exemption for self-driving trucks that travel together in what are called “platoons.”*

CLEVELAND, OH- According to wkyc.com, a 59-year-old man in a wheelchair was hit by a car on the morning of Wednesday, May 16, 2018. The crash happened at Fulton Avenue and Walton Road on the south side of Cleveland. The victim was waiting to cross the street when a Ford Focus attempted to turn left onto Fulton while a Jeep entered the intersection. The cars crashed into each other and the Jeep spun and then hit the pedestrian.*

ST. PETERSBURG, FL- Walb.com reports that a 38-year-old man was killed when his vaping cigarette exploded on May 5, 2018. Tallmadge D-Elia’s body was found after a house fire in Pinellas County burned up 80% of his body. According to reports from the medical examiner, evidence suggests that the man was killed by an exploding vape pen.*

SOUTH FULTON COUNTY, GA- According to ajc.com, a car lost control and crashed into a tree in the early morning hours of May 10, 2018. The driver ejected from the vehicle and was sadly killed in the accident. The passenger escaped the car by climbing out of a window just before the vehicle caught fire. The passenger suffered injuries that are reportedly not life-threatening and was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment.*

EAST POINT, GA- Wsbtv.com reports that 3 pedestrians have been struck in the past six months in separate accidents at the same crosswalk in East Point. The crossing leads to a MARTA station, and many individuals have to cross Main Street, which is also U.S. 29.*

According to the houstonchronicle.com, driverless cars will soon be hitting the road all around the country. While these vehicles are rarities right now, projections indicate driverless cars are going to be more and more common and will eventually be the norm.*

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA- The wjbf.com reports that an early morning collision involving a tractor-trailer occurred on International Blvd. and Doug Banard Parkway at about 5:23 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA- According to wsbradio.com, the Gwinnett County Commissions have given the green light to adding 31 additional “smart” traffic signals at some of the county’s busiest intersections.*

BATON ROUGE, LA- The press-herald.com reports that a senate committee passed a bill last Thursday, May 10, 2018, that would ban all handheld devices. While texting and driving is already illegal in Louisiana, the law does not prohibit other mobile phone use by drivers. This is a problem for law enforcement officials because it makes enforcing the law challenging. If drivers say that they were using their phone for anything other than texting, this essentially allows them to avoid getting a citation even though they are still creating the same risk to everyone on the road as someone who is texting.*

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- Fox5atlanta.com reports that what was intended to be a fun family get together on Saturday, May 12, 2018, rapidly turned into a frightening occurrence when a bounce house flew away while a child was trapped inside. The child trapped in the bounce house was 9-year-old.*

WOODSTOCK, GA- Fox5atlanta.com reports that a teacher has been pushing to see changes made to an intersection in Woodstock where a child and two women were struck and killed in September 2017. The intersection in question is where Hubbard Road and Arnold Mill Road cross.* 

Fatal Accident Calls Safety of Cars Operating in Autonomous Mode into Question — Again

A man in his late-thirties died last in a three-car collision Mountain View, CA on March 23, 2018. The deceased individual died while operating a Tesla X automobile. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) started an investigation into the crash with the intent of determining why the crash happened and what role, if any, the autopilot played in the crash. At first, authorities were unsure if the operator engaged the autopilot. The NTSB and Tesla have confirmed that the car was on autopilot immediately before the deadly events unfolded. The question now becomes what happened in the cockpit within the last few seconds before the wreck.

Anyone who has driven a vehicle in traffic has encountered road rage at some point. The driver who is in the throes of road rage is scary. The behavior they exhibit might not be an accurate reflection of their character or personality when they appear calm. However, psychologists would argue otherwise. Road rage can be an indicator of a more profound psychological problem that manifests itself in when the driver's anger level rises while driving. Other factors contribute to someone becoming so enraged while driving that they will commit acts that not only alter their lives irrevocably but the lives of innocent victims as well. 

NORTH CAROLINA- As summer approaches, wfmynews2.com reports about the importance of checking your tires before heading off on a road trip. According to a survey conducted of American drivers, over 70% of Americans are planning to take a road trip this summer. While many people do not realize it, the summer months are the most dangerous months to drive.*

GEORGIA- The augustachronicle.com writes that the Georgia Hands-Free Act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2018. The Act will make it illegal for drivers in Georgia to use their mobile devices to text, record videos, or do anything else with the device that involves holding it in their hands while driving.*

REDMOND, GA- According to thesummervillenews.com, a serious motor vehicle crash had caused road delays at the state line of Georgia and Alabama. Highway 114 was reportedly blocked while emergency crews cleared the site. A Lifeforce helicopter was called in response to the crash.*

MINNESOTA- The startribune.com reports that a bill that would ban handheld device use by drivers has passed a committee, but still has not been heard on the house floor. The bill has backing from advocates, many of whom have gotten involved because they have lost loved ones in distracted driving accidents. Proponents of the bill have become frustrated with the legislators’ inaction.*

GEORGIA- Northwestgeorgianew.com reports that 5 people in Georgia have confirmed cases of E. coli that are attributed to the massive outbreak that originated with Romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona. The total number of people affected thus far is 149, spread across 29 states. The outbreak killed one person in California.*

FLOYD COUNTY, GA- The northwestgeorgianews.com reports that four vehicles and two semi-trucks were involved in a collision on Thursday morning, May 10, 2018. The crash occurred at the intersection of Ga. 140 and Ga. 53 at a little before 8 a.m. According to the Floyd County Police, thankfully no one suffered serious injuries in the collision.*

Montlick & Associates Explains How Self-Driving Cars Endanger Pedestrians

Ridesharecorporation Uber announced that they had settled with the husband and daughter of the 49-year-old woman killed crossing a road in Tempe, AZ. The woman died after an Uber self-driving car plowed into her. Meanwhile, in San Francisco, a police officer cited the human observer who was behind the wheel of a self-driving car for failing to yield to a pedestrian who tried to cross the street as the car in autonomous mode passed by. 

Georgia Nursing Home Injury Lawyers Caution Georgia Residents About Arbitration Clauses Hidden In Nursing Home Contracts

Arbitration Clauses Seek to Deprive Injured Parties and Their Families of Their Day In Court 

Georgia law allows parties to agree to send legal disputes to arbitration. Alternative dispute resolution procedures such as arbitration and mediation play a significant role in enabling litigants in Georgia to pursuing legal claims without having to wait for their case to get to trial. A case can take years to progress from inception to judgment after trial in Georgia’s busy and crowded courts. By contrast, alternative dispute resolution is a way to resolve the case without the need for a trial.

LOCUST GROVE, GA- According to 5newsonline.com, two women traveling in the vehicle that flipped on a highway in Georgia were injured. The driver of the vehicle, 31-year-old Sonia Del Carmen Cabrera Benitez, was operating a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer SUV heading north on I-75 when she lost control of the vehicle while attempting to changes lanes. The Mountaineer struck a Nissan Sentra before it flipped causing all nine of the vehicle’s occupants to be ejected.*

LOCUST GROVE, GA- The 11alive.com reports that the identity of the 10-year-old girl tragically killed in the rollover crash on I-75 last Thursday, May 10, 2018, has been released by authorities. The victim, Angelica Ballinas, was from Lake Worth, Florida.*

BURKE COUNTY, GA- Wrdw.com reports that Kimberly S. Godbee, 55, was tragically killed in a traffic collision in Burke County on Sunday, May 13, 2018. The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 24 and Highway 25 at about 4 p.m.*

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA- WSAV.com reports that collision involving one vehicle sadly killed two individuals and injured two others. The accident occurred on I-95 south of exit 94. The vehicle involved was an SUV, and the two passengers who were killed were thrown from the vehicle when it rolled over on Sunday afternoon.*

CALHOUN COUNTY, GA- According to abc3340.com, two people were involved in a plane crash in Calhoun County at about 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Stephani Fasselin, 27, was tragically killed in the crash. Fasselin’s father, the other occupant in the small aircraft, survived and was airlifted to Huntsville for treatment.*

JOPLIN, MO- Fox14tv.com reports that the number of people killed by trains presents concern regarding the safety of railroad crossing. The Joplin area suffered the loss of 4 lives in the past year from train accidents. 

HENRY COUNTY, GA- Fox5atlanta.com reports that a tragic accident that occurred on I-75 on Thursday May 10, 2018 tragically killed a 10-year-old girl. The collision occurred when a Mercury Mountaineer rolled over and ejected all 9 individuals who had been traveling in the vehicle. The crash happened a little after 8 a.m. when the driver of the Mountaineer overcorrected the vehicle during a lane change and lost control. The Mountaineer flipped and collided with a Nissan Sentra. The driver of the Sentra suffered minor injuries when the car hit a guardrail.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA- The wabe.org has reported that Gwinnett County, Georgia is planning to install new automated traffic signals on certain major roadways.*

LOS GATOS, CA- Nbcbayarea.com reports that a Starbucks in Los Gatos was struck by a Tesla on Thursday, May 10, 2018. The accident occurred at about 4 p.m. The Tesla crashed through the shop’s front doors and nearly made it all the way to the counter. Although the shop was open at the time of the accident, there are no reported injuries.*

UTAH- The universe.byu.edu has pointed out that the technological advancements of autonomous vehicles present certain safety and ethical challenges. The concerns became real when a woman was struck and killed by a self-driving Uber in Arizona on March 19, 2018.*

EMERSON, GA- According to patch.com, the identity of two men killed in a rollover collision has been released. 47-year-old Manuel Ramirez Barrita and 33-year-old Cesar Estevez Nunez were both killed at the scene of an accident that occurred on Wednesday morning, May 9, 2018. The collision took place on I-75 north of Red Top Mountain Road at about 6:20 a.m.*

BATON ROUGE, LA - According to wwltv.com, a proposed ban on cell phone use passed the state senate on Thursday. For years Louisiana has had a law against texting while driving, but the newly proposed law would make many other cell phone related activities prohibited. The law is intended to reduce the prevalence of traffic accidents in the state. 

CEDARTOWN, GA – May 8, 2018 (coosevalleynews.com).  According to an online news report at coosavalleynews.com, a high speed police chase resulting in a three-vehicle accident in Cedartown, Georgia.*

ROSSVILLE, GA- According to newschannel9.com, an accident that occurred on Thursday, May 10, 2018, on Henderson Avenue involved a Walker County School bus. The cause of the accident is still unknown. The collision involved one other vehicle and one person involved suffered a minor injury. According to the Georgia State Police, no children were hurt in the accident.*

GAINESVILLE, FL- Gainesville.com reports that Shawn P. Smith, 43, died on Thursday as a result of injuries he sustained in a collision with a pickup truck on the evening of Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Smith, who was an avid cyclist and competitor was on a training ride when he was struck from behind by the truck.*

MACON, GA – May 7, 2018 (41nbc.com).  According to an online news report at 41nbc.com, a pedestrian has died after being involved in a hit and run accident in Macon, Georgia.*

EMERSON, GA — May 9, 2018 (patch.com). According to an online news report at patch.com, two people tragically died after a single vehicle crash on I-75 in Bartow County, Georgia.*

DETROIT, MI. – May 8, 2018 (detroitnews.com) In a contributed column to detroitnews.com, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Deputy Administrator Heidi King discusses the importance of considering safety while car shopping.*

May 9, 2018 (pcworld.com) An article by pcworld.com examines the safety of Waymo’s self-driving vehicles and whether they’re really ready to hit the road alone.*

MONTREAL, QUEBEC – May 8, 2018 (sciencedaily.com) An article from sciencedaily.com reports on a new study that concludes people are safer riding the bus than driving their cars. Pedestrians and bicyclists are also safer around buses than cars.*

May 9, 2018 (journaltimes.com) An article by journaltimes.com highlights information about the potential dangers of unsecured pets in the car.*

MACON, GA. – May 8, 2018 (myajc.com) According to a news report by myajc.com, more than 40 people across the state of Georgia have been arrested for committing insurance fraud with rented U-Haul trucks. More than one-third of those people are from Macon, Georgia.*

ROME, GA – May 7, 2018 (coosavalleynews.com).  According to an online news report at coosavalleynews,com, a man from Dalton is dead after a fatal two-vehicle accident.*

UNITED KINGDOM – May 8, 2018 (bbc.com) According to an online report from bbc.com, car manufacturer BMW is extending a recall in the United Kingdom because of power failure issues in certain models.*

ATLANTA, GA. – May 7, 2018 (cheatsheet.com) As reported by cheatsheet.com, new data shows which states have the most dangerous drivers. Georgia made the list of the top 15 most dangerous driving states, showing up even in a top-five spot.*

MACON, GA. – May 7, 2018 (macon.com) A motorcyclist from Macon, Georgia, died in a crash May 7 on Interstate 16, according to a news report from macon.com. The accident occurred in a construction zone.*

TEMPE, AZ. – May 7, 2018 (gizmodo.com) An online story from gizmodo.com reports that Uber has concluded that the sensors on the self-driving car that struck and killed a pedestrian in March were not set correctly.*

NEW YORK – May 7, 2018 (yahoo.com) The U.S. department of Transportation is urging vehicle owners and lessees affected by Takata airbag recalls to arrange for necessary repairs immediately. The story is reported by yahoo.com.*

OCONEE COUNTY, GA. – May 7, 2018 (onlineathens.com) A man from Athens, Georgia, tragically died in a vehicle accident May 5 in Oconee County, according to an online report from onlineathens.com. The wreck reportedly involved only one vehicle.*

MCDUFFIE COUNTY, GA. – May 3, 2018 (augustachronicle.com) An off-duty sheriff’s investigator while he was riding his motorcycle in McDuffie County, Georgia. The story is reported by wrdw.com.*

MOULTRIE, GA — May 8, 2018 (suwanneedemocrat).  According to an online news report at suwanneedemocrat.com, a tractor driver was injured after being rear ended on Sunday, May 6, 2018.*

GEORGIA - May 8, 2018 (constructiondive.com).  According to an online report at constructiondive.com, thousands of construction workers are to receive special training on fall protection measures.*

MACON, GA – May 5, 2018 (macon.com).  According to an online news report at macon.com, a sixty four year old man is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday, May 5, 2018.*

BROKEN BOW, NE – May 4, 2018 (sandhillsexpress.com).  According to an online news report, a man from Georgia sustains injuries in a motorcycle accident in Broken Bow, Nebraska.*

VALDOSTA, GA – May 7, 2018 (wtvm.com).  According to an online news report at wtvm.com, the GDOT is to decide the fate of the Lawson Crossing located in Hahira, Georgia.* 

NEW YORK, NY – May 7, 2018 (yahoo.com).  According to an online article at yahoo.com, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is strongly recommending drivers to immediately seek the necessary repairs to their Takata airbags.  

A tragic incident on a Wisconsin dairyfarm claimed the lives of a father and son. A 51-year-old father of five and his 14-year-old son tragically perished in a silo collapse. The man’s 15-year-old son managed to escape. The three farmers were working in a grain silo when “silage” collapsed and buried them alive. The 15-year-old managed to escape. The father and younger son were not so lucky. Firefighters arrived at the scene and began using a Thermo-imaging device to help locate the father and son. Rescuers found them together buried in the pile of silage. The father was deceased, but the boy was clinging to life. Sadly, the 14-year-old perished later that day at the hospital. This horrendous incident is a frightening reminder of the injuries that farm workers could suffer as they toil on Georgia’s farms. 

CORDELE, GA – May 9, 2018 (cordeledispatch.com).  According to an online news report at cordeledispatch.com, a man is dead after being involved in a motorcycle accident on Friday, May 4, 2018.*

BARTOW COUNTY, GA – May 9, 2018 (wsbradio.com).  Two people have perished following a rollover accident in Bartow County, Georgia.*

It has been confirmed by the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office that two people have died on Interstate 75 in a rollover crash.

COLQUITT COUNTY, GA – May 4, 2018 (wtxl.com).  According to an online news report at wtxl.com, police were dispatched to the scene of a tractor accident that tragically left one teen dead in Colquitt County, Georgia.*

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA.– May 7, 2018 (wsbtv.com).  According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, drivers who go past a school bus stop-arm will now face heavy fines.*

NEBRASKA – May 8, 2018 (ajc.com).  According to an online news report from ajc.com, a woman who constantly dealt with a runny nose for many years learns she was leaking brain fluid.*

ATLANTA, GA – May 6, 2018 (wsbtv.com).  According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, local authorities are on a search for a hit and run driver that tragically  left a child dead and another injured on Sunday, May 6, 2018.*

CORDELE, GA – May 9, 2018 (cordeledispatch.com).  According to an online news report at cordeledispatch.com, a resident of Cordele, Georgia died on Monday, April 30, 2018 in a vehicular accident.* 

ATLANTA, GA – May 7, 2018 (11alive.com).  According to an online news report at 11alive.com, a bus from Georgia State University and a Lyft car were involved in a 3-car crash early in the afternoon of Monday, May 7, 2018.*

ATLANTA, GA – May 7, 2018 (11alive.com).  According to an online news report at 11alive.com, a young mother tragically dies in an accident on I-85 after falling asleep at the wheel following a 12-hour shift at an area hospital.*

CHATTOOGA COUNTY, GA — May 7, 2018 (newschannel9.com).  According to an online news report, a person is dead after being involved in a motorcycle accident.*

WALKER COUNTY, GA – May 5, 2018 (newschannel9.com).  According to a local online news report, one person was tragically killed in a single vehicle accident in Walker County, Georgia.*

FAYETTEVILLE, GA. – May 8, 2018 (thecitizen.com) According to an online report from thecitizen.com, one man tragically died and one man suffered serious injuries in a vehicle accident May 8 on Ga. 85.*

COLQUITT, GA. – May 4, 2018 (wtxl.com) According to an online news report by wtxl.com, a teenage driver tragically died following a collision with a tractor in Colquitt, Georgia.*

BIBB COUNTY, GA. – May 4, 2018 (macon.com) As reported by macon.com, an vehicle accident victim in Macon, Georgia, has died, eight days after the crash that caused his injuries.*

STATESBORO, GA. – May 3, 2018 (thecarconnection.com) Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed a distracted driving bill into law on May 2, making Georgia the 16th state to pass such a bill, according to an online report by thecarconnection.com.*

DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA. – May 3, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online report by ajc.com, the Georgia State Patrol is investigating a pedestrian fatality accident that took place May 3 in Douglas County, Georgia.*

LEE COUNTY, GA. – May 3, 2018 (walb.com) According to a news report from walb.com, two trucks collided and flipped May 3 in Lee County, Georgia. No injuries were reported following the accident.*

PITTSBURGH, PA. – May 3, 2018 (wpxi.com) A news report from wpxi.com indicates that a vehicle crash May 3 in the Squirrel Hill Tunnel in Pittsburgh briefly closed all inbound lanes of the roadway.*

GROVETOWN, GA. – May 3, 2018 (wrdw.com) One woman has tragically died following a head-on collision May 3 in Grovetown, Georgia, according to an online news report by wrdw.com.*

CLEVELAND, OH. – May 2, 2018 (cnn.com) As reported by cnn.com, a Southwest flight destined to Newark, New Jersey, from Chicago, Illinois, made an unscheduled landing in Cleveland, Ohio, because of a broken window.*

May 3, 2018 (valuewalk.com) According to an online report from valuewalk.com, auto insurance companies in most states in the U.S. sharply raise premiums after customers file just one claim. Companies in some states raise rates by more than 60 percent after one claim.*

ATLANTA, GA. – May 3, 2018 (wzzm13.com) Police in Atlanta, Georgia, and Grand Rapids, Michigan, are battling a large uptick in paintball damage and are citing an Atlanta rapper as the likely cause of the increased activity. The story is reported by wzzm13.com.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – May 8, 2018 (myajc.com) According to an online news report from myajc.com, the victims of a deadly May 6 crash on Interstate 75 have been identified, and family members are pleading for the public’s help in finding the vehicle that caused the accident.* 

STATESBORO, GA. – May 2, 2018 (patch.com) Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed a distracted driving bill into law on May 2 in Statesboro, Georgia, as reported by patch.com. Governor Deal signed the bill in the presence of Georgians affected by vehicle accidents, and we are proud to report that Montlick & Associates' own Jenny Harty was present during the signing.*

HOUSTON, TX. – May 3, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) The parents of a 16-year-old Houston girl are trying to raise awareness about the importance of seatbelt use following the death of their daughter. The story is reported by fox5atlanta.com.*

ATLANTA, GA. – May 4, 2018 (wsbtv.com) According to a news report by wsbtv.com, an Atlanta man was severely frightened when the airbag in his car deployed for no reason.*

NEWINGTON, N.H. – May 6, 2018 (macon.com) According to a news report from macon.com, a boating accident in New Hampshire has left two dead and two injured.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – May 6, 2018 (11alive.com) According to an online news report from 11alive.com, one child sadly died in a vehicle accident May 6 on Interstate 75, and two other children were injured.*

MACON, GA. – May 7, 2018 (macon.com) A woman was tragically struck and killed by a car May 7 shortly after being released from a hospital in Macon, Georgia, according to a news report by macon.com.*

CHANDLER, AZ. – May 4, 2018 (wired.com) An autonomous vehicle was involved in a crash May 4 in Arizona, but police have concluded the car and human driver were not at fault, according to an online report by wired.com.* 

COLUMBUS, GA – May 4, 2018 (wtvm.com) Rush-hour traffic on Interstate 185 May 4 saw substantial delays following a serious vehicle accident in Columbus, according to a news report from wtvm.com.*

AUGUSTA, GA. – May 3, 2018 (wjbf.com) According to an online report from wjbf.com, a three-vehicle accident on May 3 caused large traffic delays on Wheeler Road in Augusta.*

May 4, 2018 (marketwatch.com) Federal investigators confirmed May 4 that their initial impressions as to the cause of the shattered window aboard Southwest Flight 1380 were mostly correct. The newly released information is reported by marketwatch.com.*

LEE COUNTY, GA. – May 3, 2018 (walb.com) According to a news report from walb.com, two trucks collided and flipped May 3 in Lee County, Georgia. Thankfully, no injuries were reported following the accident.*

MOULTRIE, GA — May 7, 2018 (moultrieobserver.com).  According to an online news report at moultrieobserver.com, a tractor driver was injured after being rear ended on Sunday May 6, 2018.*

CLAXTON, GA. – May 7, 2018 (wtoc.com) As reported by wtoc.com, two people were injured in a vehicle accident May 7 in Claxton, Georgia. The accident reportedly involved three vehicles.*

Clyattville, Georgia (Valdostadailytimes.com) - A head-on collision left a 76-year-old woman dead and a 55-year-old man injured.  The accident happened on Georgia State Route 31 when the 76-year-old woman, traveling northbound, veered into oncoming traffic.  Her vehicle struck the 55-year-old man’s vehicle, resulting in significant impact that tragically left the woman dead at the scene of the crash.  Reports indicate that both drivers were wearing their seatbelts, airbags were deployed in both vehicles, and drugs and alcohol are not considered to be factors that contributed to the accident.*

Self-driving cars have been in the works for a while. The overall idea of having self-driving cars is to make the roads safer and reduce the number of accidents that happen every day, especially accidents that are the result of distracted driving. Self-driving cars may prove to be useful as a safer form of transportation for individuals in the military. Currently, slightly more than half of the deaths in combat zones each year are related to military personnel delivering food, fuel, and other supplies.  With self-driving vehicles operated by artificial intelligence (i.e., robots), the number of unnecessary deaths may drastically decline.  

MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GA. – April 30, 2018 (ledger-enquirer.com) A 17-year-old girl has died from the injuries she sustained in an April 20 crash in Columbus, Georgia, according to an online news report from ledger-enquirer.com.*

Howell, Georgia (App.com) - A 19-year-old individual whose identity has not yet been revealed sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on White Street, which was subsequently closed between Conover Street and Georgia Tavern.  There are no additional details available to the public about this bicycle accident other than the fact that the injured teenager was flown from the scene of the accident to a nearby hospital with a trauma center.  The driver of the vehicle that struck the bicyclist did not suffer any injuries in the accident.*

Cherokee County, GA - (TribuneLedgerNews.com) A Woodstock family is mourning the loss of an 85-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle and tragically killed as she was walking alongside Trickum Road near Georgia Highway 92 in Cherokee County.  The driver, a 20-year-old Woodstock man, was driving northbound on Trickum Road when he swerved to avoid a pedestrian walking across the street.  While the man was able to avoid striking the individual in the roadway, he was not able to avoid striking the 85-year-old woman as his vehicle traveled onto the sidewalk.  The woman was transported to a local hospital and later passed away.  The individual walking across the street was a relative of the deceased 85-year-old victim.*

CARTERSVILLE, GA. – April 30, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online report by patch.com, authorities have identified the victims of a deadly three-car crash that took place April 27 in Cartersville, Georgia.*

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. – April 30, 2018 (wsbradio.com) According to a news report from wsbradio.com, authorities have released additional information about the pilot killed during a plane crash on Route 369 in Forsyth County.* 

LOS ANGELES, CA. – April 30, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) According to a news report from fox5atlanta.com, three people were injured, including two people critically injured, in a crash with a tractor-trailer April 30 on the 405 Freeway outside Los Angeles.*

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. – April 30, 2018 (wlos.com) According to an online report by wlos.com, 12 Macon County, North Carolina, students are safe after the prompt actions of their supervisors when a fire broke out on their bus.*

EATONTON, GA. – April 30, 2018 (macon.com) A paramedic and a firefighter died April 29 in a head-on collision between the two vehicles they were driving, according to an online report from macon.com.*  

FLOYD COUNTY, GA. – April 30, 2018 (northwestgeorgianews.com) As reported by northwestgeorgianews.com, a man from Minnesota was struck by a vehicle April 27 while walking across Martha Berry Highway in Floyd County.*

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. – April 30, 2018 (wyff4.com) An online article from wyff4.com analyzed the roadways in South Carolina that see the most deadly crashes.* 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 30, 2018 (wjla.com) A report from wjla.com explores the possibility that people’s own cars or ridesharing vehicles might have outstanding recalls.* 

AUSTRALIA – May 1, 2018 (news.com.au) According to an online report from news.com.au, a new round of Toyota cars are subject to a recall in Australia, again regarding the troubled Takata airbag.*

Natural gas is a vital resource for many Americans and is a cleaner alternative to many other forms of energy.  However, natural gas still presents dangers and hazards to individuals, especially employees who work around natural gas on a regular basis. The dangers associated with natural gas revealed themselves in an accident earlier this year in Oklahoma, where five men suffered fatal burns and smoke inhalation following an explosion. The accident happened on January 22, 2018, in Pittsburg County, which is approximately 100 miles southeast of Tulsa, Oklahoma.  The specific details of why this natural gas rig accident happened are not fully known, so it is unclear whether this accident was preventable.  Hopefully, an investigation will determine what specifically caused the accident, and what can be done in the future to prevent similar accidents from happening.*

HOWELL, NJ. – May 2, 2018 (patch.com) An article from patch.com reports that a bicyclist is in critical condition following a collision with a vehicle May 1 in New Jersey.*

SPARTANBURG, GA. – May 2, 2018 (goupstate.com) As reported by goupstate.com, authorities have released the names of the two people killed in a three-vehicle collision May 2 on Interstate 85 outside Spartanburg, Georgia.*

BARROW COUNTY, GA. – May 2, 2018 (11alive.com) An early morning accident in Barrow County on May 2 caused one fatality and backed up traffic for hours, according to an online news report from 11alive.com.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – May 2, 2018 (11alive.com) Atlanta Fire and Rescue is investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred May 2 on Interstate 20.*

COLUMBUS, GA. – May 2, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) According to a news report from fox5atlanta.com, the boy’s tennis team from Rockmart High School of Rockmart, Georgia, helped to save a man trapped under a vehicle following an accident May 1 on Highway 27.* 

MORROW, GA. – May 2, 2018 (wsbradio.com) The City of Morrow, Georgia, is requesting for the Georgia Department of Transportation to make changes to an exit ramp on Interstate 75 that has been the site of numerous vehicle accidents.* 

May 2, 2018 (reuters.com) According to an online report from reuters.com, new research indicates that seatbelts can protect motorists from severe liver injuries during a car crash.*

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA – April 28, 2018 (gwinnettdailypost.com).  According to an online news report at gwinnettdailypost.com, one person has died and two others have sustained injuries in a plane crash in Forsyth County, Georgia on April 28, 2018.*

UPDATE:  Employee of Blue Bird Corporation Struck and Killed As he was Leaving Work, Collided into Another Employee

FORT VALLEY, GA – April 27 2018 (macon.com).  According to an online news report at macon.com, an employee of Blue Bird Corporation was hit and killed by a vehicle driven by another Blue Bird employee.*

Update - WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA – April 29, 2018 (newschannel9.com).  According to an online news report at newschannel9.com, the Georgia State Patrol has indicated that Highway 2 in Varnell is open once again, as the accident has been cleared.*

SLATINTON, PA. – May 1, 2018 (macon.com) Federal investigators have released a report showing that corrosion was a factor in a February 2018 incident that killed a truck driver in a Pennsylvania tunnel. The investigation findings are reported by macon.com.*

May 1, 2018 (brookings.edu) An article from brookings.edu reviews current and evolving laws in the United States regarding self-driving vehicles and autonomous technology.

May 1, 2018 (cnet.com) According to an online report from cnet.com, one self-driving startup is advocating for insurance companies to play a much greater role in the development of autonomous technology.* 

May 2, 2018 (revealnews.org) Some of Goodyear’s motorcycle tires are prone to blowouts that have caused several fatalities, but the tire manufacturer has not taken steps to recall the tires. A report from revealnews.org analyzes the tires and the wrecks they are causing.* 

VALDOSTA, GA. – May 2, 2018 (wtxl.com) According to a news report from wtxl.com, a woman has died and a man is injured following a head-on collision in Valdosta, Georgia.*

FILLMORE COUNTY, GA – April 27, 2018 (kttc.com).  According to an online news report at kttc.com, a fake accident involving real emergency personnel helps educate teens on driver safety.*

The mock accident commonly occurs in real life where a teen driver who is distracted strikes a bicyclist head on, leading to injuries and even fatalities.  

BIRMINGHAM, AL – May 1, 2018 (macon.com).  According to an online news report at macon.com, a bus driver transporting a Texas high school band was not responsive prior to the bus crashing on I-10 in southern Alabama, leading to dozens of injuries.* 

GEORGIA – May 1, 2018 (covnews.com).  According to an online report at covnews.com, the Georgia Motorcycle Program, a program issued by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has partnered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to encourage drivers to “Share the Road” with motorcyclists.*

BULLOCH COUNTY, GEORGIA – April 30, 2018 (statesboroherald.com).  According to an online news report at statesboroherald.com, cows caused a wreck in Bulloch County.*

LONG COUNTY, GA – May 1, 2018 (wsav.com).  According to an online news report at wsav.com, a two year old boy perished after accidentally being struck by his mother’s vehicle on the afternoon of Monday, April 30, 2018.*

The mother of the two year old boy was moving her vehicle when the boy suddenly ran behind her and was struck accidentally, running him over. 

LOWNDES CO., GA – May 2, 2018 (wctv.com).  According to an online news report at wctv.com, a woman from Lake Park tragically succumbed to her injuries after a Lowndes County, Georgia crash on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.*

PORT WENTWORTH, GA – May 2, 2018 (13wmaz.com).  According to an online news report at 13wmaz.com, two have died in a military plane crash close to Savannah Airport.*

WASHINGTON COUNTY, GA – May 1, 2018 (13wmaz.com).  According to an online news report at 13wmaz.com, charges have been filed in a bicycle accident leaving a bicyclist dead on the Fall Line Freeway on Monday, April 30, 2018.*

CORDELE, GA – May 1, 2018 (walb.com).  According to an online news report at walb.com, Crisp County authorities as well as the Georgia State Patrol and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a one vehicle accident in Crisp County, Georgia.* 

SPARTANBURG, SC – May 1, 2018 (foxcarolina.com).  According to an online news report at foxcarolina.com, a teenager from Dorman High School died and another teenager was injured on Friday, April 27, 2018 when their car veered off of the roadway and hit a tree in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.*

ATLANTA, GA – May 1, 2018 (wbrc.com).  According to an online news report at wbrc.com, the summery months means that there will be restrictions on open burning in the greater Atlanta area.*

STATESBORO, GA. – May 2, 2018 (accessatlanta.com) (WJBF) Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed a distracted driving bill into law today in Statesboro, Georgia.

With the midnight deadline for the legislature fast approaching, the Georgia House and Senate traded versions of House Bill 673 until both sides finally agree upon language that satisfied both chambers of the legislature. The Bill was about to become irrelevant at midnight until the House and Senate passed the proposed legislation. Now it sits on Governor Deal's desk to await his signature before it becomes Georgia law. 

MACON, GA – April 29, 2018 (macon.com).  According to an online news report from macon.com, a woman from Macon perished in a crash on Friday, April 27, 2018.*

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. – April 28, 2018 (patch.com) As reported by patch.com, a plane crashed April 28 on a highway in Forsyth County, killing one man and injuring two others. The plane reportedly struck a vehicle on the highway during the crash.*

MARIETTA, GA. – April 30, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, two people tragically died in a vehicle crash that occurred April 29 in Marietta, Georgia.*

April 20, 2018 (fleetowner.com) A recent study shows that accidents by employees in company cars cost employers a significant amount of money, as reported by fleetowner.com.

One Person is Dead and Another is Injured in Peach County, Georgia 

PEACH COUNTY, GA – April 26, 2018 (macon.com).  According to an online news report from macon.com, one person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle accident in Peach County.*

Retired NASCAR Driver James Hylton and His Son Are Killed in an Accident in Georgia

CARNESVILLE, GA – April 29, 2018 (foxnews.com).  According to an online news report at foxnews.com, James Hylton and his son were tragically killed in a truck accident on April 28, 2018 in Carnesville, Georgia.*

Two Additional Students are Released From Hospital After Prom Night Crash in Monroe, Georgia

UPDATE: MONROE, GA – April 30, 2018 (whio.com).  According to an online news report from whio.com, two additional students that were hurt in a prom night accident in Monroe, Georgia have been released from the hospital on Sunday, April 29, 2018.*

ROUND ROCK, GA – April 28, 2018 (fox4news.com). According to an online news report from fox5atlanta, a nineteen year veteran of the Round Rock police, Charles Whites, dies after being hit by a car while directing traffic back in February.*

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. – April 23, 2018 (patch.com) A teenage driver crashed into another car April 22, injuring the driver of that car and killing the passenger, according to a news report from patch.com.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – April 29, 2018 (savannahnow.com) According to an online report from savannahnow.com, a juvenile bicyclist was struck and injured by a vehicle April 29 in Savannah, Georgia.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. – April 25, 2018 (phillyvoice.com) The Philadelphia Streets Department is taking steps to lower bicyclist and pedestrian accidents on its roads by outfitting new trash trucks with improved safety measures. The announcement is covered in an online report from phillyvoice.com.

AMERICUS, GA. – April 30, 2018 (wrbl.com) According to an online report from wrbl.com, the manager of an Americus-based towing company is working to raise awareness of Georgia’s Move-Over law.

HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND – April 29, 2018 (foxnews.com) A British man has been banned from diving after turning on Autopilot in his Tesla and moving into the passenger’s seat, according to an online report from foxnews.com.