Blog Archive - November, 2019

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – According to online news reports at usnews.com and ajc.com,  a multiple-vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 85, leading to serious traffic delays out of the northeastern Atlanta suburbs.*

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC- Wpde.com writes that police arrested a driver for driving under the influence in a crash that resulted in a fatality. The man drifted across the centerline of US-378 in a 2001 Buick Regal and struck a semi-truck that was headed in the opposite direction.*

GREENSBORO, NC- Myfox8.com writes that a crash in Greensboro in the northbound lanes of Business 85 led a partial closure of the lanes during evening rush hour earlier this week.*

BOSTON, MA- The ncadvertiser.com writes that lawmakers in Massachusetts approved a proposed ban on handheld electronics in the state. The house and senate both passed the bill this week with overwhelming majorities.*

MARION, NC- Wlos.com writes that an accident killed a man from Morganton earlier this week in Marion. The incident happened at a machine company in the early afternoon. The police say that paramedics were treating the 32-year-old victim when they arrived on the scene. The man was unconscious, and after several minutes, the paramedics’ efforts proved to be unsuccessful in reviving the victim.*

LAKELAND, FL- Abc7news.com writes that the mother of a ten-year-old child is suing the Urban Air Adventure Park over serious injuries her son suffered in a zip line accident in September. The child fell twenty feet from the line because, according to the lawsuit, the employee failed to check if the boy’s harness was on correctly.*

MACON, GA- Wgxa.com writes that two crashes occurred within one hour on Interstate 75 in Macon earlier this week. The back to back wrecks led to long delays for traffic on the busy roadway during the evening commute.*

TIFTON, GA- Walb.com writes that a pedestrian sustained severe injuries over the weekend when a vehicle struck him on 11^thstreet. The evening crash occurred while the man was attempting to walk home. The 72-year-old victim was traveling in the same direction as traffic.*

BIBB COUNTY, GA- 13wmaz.com writes that tractor-trailer crashed in Bibb County earlier this week, leading to long delays for drivers heading both directions. The Georgia Department of Transportation reported that one person sustained injuries in the crash. The victim's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.  

SAVANNAH, GA- Wtoc.com writes that two people suffered injuries in a crash between a passenger vehicle and a dump truck. The collision occurred at the intersection of Bush Road and Fort Argyle Road earlier this week.*

CHATTOOGA COUNTY, GA- Whnt.com writes that Georgia State Route 48 is considered a dangerous path to take when driving from Huntsville to Atlanta. The roadway is often congested and seems to be getting more hazardous. The risks are likely to be even higher as the roads fill with holiday traffic.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA- 11alive.com writes that a car struck and killed a pedestrian who was walking on Manor Drive in Gwinnett County over the weekend. The Gwinnett County police report that the victim was a nineteen-year-old man.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA- Fox5Atlanta.com writes that a driver in Gwinnett County hit a Stone Mountain teen and killed the young man earlier this week. The driver, a 69-year-old man also from Stone Mountain is not facing any charges related to the deadly crash.*

AUGUSTA, GA- Wfxg.com writes that a vehicle struck and killed a 67-year-old man on Washington Road in Richmond County. The crash occurred in the later evening. The county coroner reports that the victim died at the scene of the crash from multiple blunt force trauma injuries.*

ATHENS, GA- Onlineathens.com writes that a vehicle struck and killed a man over the weekend on Cherokee Road. The authorities identified the victim as a 25-year-old man from Athens. The victim seems to have been walking along the road when a driver struck him and then left the area.*

DUNWOODY, GA- Ajc.com writes that pedestrians and cyclists are now getting better protection from the city of Dunwoody than from any other municipality in the State of Georgia. The city recently passed what it is calling the "Vulnerable Road User" law, which is designed to prevent vehicles from hitting cyclists, skateboarders and pedestrians.*

ATLANTA, GA- Atlantamagazine.com writes that pedestrian death rates are approaching an all-time high across the country. The problem can be seen in Atlanta as well, where pedestrian and cyclist collisions rose by a whopping 53 percent between 2006 and 2015. Deadly accidents also increased by 26 percent during the same period.*

USA- Npr.org writes that 2018 marked a 30-year record in pedestrian deaths across the country. The Governors Highway Safety Association reports that 6,227 people died in pedestrian crashes last year. Studies indicate certain factors are likely driving the problem. Smartphone use is causing all road users to be distracted, and bigger vehicles are making accidents more deadly for the road's most vulnerable users.*

ATLANTA, GA- Ajc.com writes that the Atlanta school board and city council are considering the installation of speed cameras in locations throughout the city. The cameras would be placed in locations near school zones in the hope of catching drivers speeding through those areas. Officials hope that the risk of being ticketed will make drivers think more about their speed when passing through places where your pedestrians are likely to be present.*

USA- Usa.streetsblog.com writes that a Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report indicates pedestrian fatalities jumped by 35 percent in the last ten years. Such a high number of pedestrian deaths has not been seen in the country since 1990. In 2018, 6,227 pedestrians tragically died in accidents with motor vehicles around the country. While the problem is apparent, there is some disagreement as to the cause and the solution.*

OKALOOSA COUNTY, FL- Wearetv.com writes that a car hit and severely harmed a pedestrian in Okaloosa County late last week. The crash occurred near Racetrack Road where the 55-year-old female victim was attempting to cross the street in a designated crosswalk.*

USA- Workcompcentral.com reports that employees are suffering higher than average rates of on the job injuries at Amazon warehouses around the country. Amazon is pushing to fulfill orders as quickly as possible. The fast turnaround between a consumer clicking to order a product and receiving that product at their door is part of the success of the massive company.*

UNITED STATES – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bicycle trips only account for only 1% of all trips in the U.S. yet bicyclists are at a higher risk of accident related injury or death than people involved in motor vehicle crashes.*

MACON, GA – Middle Georgia roadways will undergo safety upgrades to prevent crashes, according to an online news report at WGXA.TV*

UNITED STATES – According to published data and reports available online at CDC.GOV, distracted driving remains a serious problem in the United States and is a major cause of accidents.*

UPTON COUNTY, TX- Everythinglubbock.com writes that a semi-truck crash in Upton County killed one person and injured another late last week. The early afternoon collision took place on State Highway 349.*

PHENIX CITY, AL – According to an online news report at wrbl.com, a pedestrian tragically died in Phenix City, Alabama on United States Highway 80 close to Wynn Road, per the Phenix City Police Department.*

CORNELIA, GA- Ajc.com writes that a teenager died in a tragic car crash this week close to Cornelia. The early morning collision occurred on Camp Creek Road. The victim and two other teens from Habersham Central High School sustained injuries in the crash. Responders transported the three high school students to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. One of the teens later died from injuries received in the accident.*

MARIETTA, GA- Ajc.com writes that a crash between a school bus and an SUV injured the school bus driver. The crash took place in the morning while students were on their way to the Marietta High School.*

USA- Propertycasualty360.com writes that victims in accidents involving large trucks are getting more substantial verdicts in the southeastern United States. The trend indicates a rise starting in 2010, followed by a sharp spike from 2016 to 2019.*

UNITED STATES – The likely cause of a boating accident that led to the tragic death of seventeen people in Missouri back in July of 2018 is likely due to the failure of the United States Coast Guard to adopt The National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) safety regulations that have been in effect for twenty years, according to an online new report on WBUR.org.*

USA-  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring cases of the vaping-related lung condition "EVALI," according to CNBC.com. EVALI stands for e-cigarette or vaping product associated lung injury, and the new illness is reported to have sickened 2,172 individuals and tragically killed 42. Officials are struggling to understand the cause of this lung injury and to curb the outbreak.*

SUWANEE, GA- The Gwinnetdailypost.com writes that police charged a Sugar Hill man with vehicular homicide after discovering that the 47-year-old’s medical history made him unfit to operate a vehicle.

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA- Ajc.com writes that two sisters sustained severe injuries in a pedestrian accident last week at a bus stop. The young girls, ages six and nine, were standing on a driveway during the morning when a Toyota Camry traveling on Buford Highway attempted to pass their school bus on the right. The vehicle hit the children and their stepfather.*

DECATUR, GA- Decaturish.com writes that the family of a pedestrian killed in an accident in Decatur filed a lawsuit against the city, the Department of Transportation, and the engineering firm that worked on the intersection design, and what the lawsuit calls “obsolete traffic signals.”*

ALBANY, GA- The albanyherald.com writes that Georgia is starting intensive law enforcement geared towards keeping people safe on the road during the holiday season. The “Click It or Ticket” initiative will be in full force for the Thanksgiving weekend.*

USA- Acnow.com writes that the deadly Uber crash that took place last year was the result of a distracted driver. The National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) initially blamed a lack of regulation for the tragic crash. The incident involved an Uber autonomous vehicle that the company was testing on public roadways.*

GILMER COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, a community is rallying together to support a teen who is currently in critical condition following a Gilmer County crash.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online article at luminantalytics.com,there are several causes of trucking accidents which include impaired, fatigued, inexperienced and distracted drivers.  Recent federal laws have attempted to address these issues but they have had mixed results.*

MONROE COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a vehicular accident caused one woman to sustain injuries.  Her husband died in the accident that occurred in Monroe County over the weekend.  

OCONEE COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a 79-year-old woman from Lawrenceville, Georgia tragically died late last week in an Oconee County accident.*

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA – According to online news reports at fox13news.com and valdostatoday.com, a man and two children were hit by a vehicle while waiting for a school bus in Forsyth County, Georgia late last week.*

OCALA, FL – According to an online news report at mysuncoast.com, a seven-year-old boy was hit and killed by a teenage hit-and-run driver.  The driver was eventually taken into custody for causing the accident.*

USA - Ninety people lose their lives in car crashes every day across the United States, according to DRIVERKNOWLEDGE.com. Three million individuals sustain car crash-related injuries annually, with two million of those people sustaining permanent injury.

INDIAN LAKES, SC- Thelancasternews.com writes that an SUV hit a pedestrian in Indian Land earlier this week. Emergency responders declared the victim dead at the scene. The driver remained at the crash site. Police identified the man driving the vehicle as being 60-years old and from Fort Mill. According to the State Trooper investigating the accident, the driver was traveling westbound when he veered off the roadway and onto the right shoulder and hit the victim.*

NORTHAMPTON- Dailygazette.com writes that a driver suspected in a tragic hit-and-run crash had been arrested several months ago for driving under the influence. The hit-and-run accident killed a 46-year-old woman from Broadalbin who worked for the right of disabled people.*

CARTERSVILLE, GA- Coosavelleynews.com writes that a woman from Cartersville tragically died in a pedestrian crash over the weekend. Reports indicate that the 53-year-old victim was walking on the side of Highway 20 when a Toyota Corolla struck her just east of Interstate 75.*

CRISP COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wgxa.tv, two people sustained injuries in a Crisp County accident earlier this week.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at iheart.com, an investigation reveals that a Georgia cop was watching a Grand Theft Auto video in his patrol when he slammed into the rear-end of a driver during rush hour traffic.  The victim sustained serious injuries in the crash.*

In Georgia and throughout the southeast, many people rely on city or county buses to get around cities, suburban areas or to go to school on a daily basis.  This means that there are several buses on the roadway at one time, making it more than likely that there will be frequent crashes involving these large buses.

WASHINGTON D.C.- Transportation officials in Washington D.C. are working to make the roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists, according to DC.CURBED.com. Recently, officials reprogrammed 270 of the city's traffic signals in order to give more time to people crossing the road.*

ST. FRANCIS COUNTY, AR – According to an online news report at kark.com, a girl tragically died and two others sustained injuries in an accident that occurred on Interstate 40 over this past weekend.*

AL- Alabama is working towards accomplishing zero traffic fatalities throughout the state, over a 25-year period, according to DRIVESAFEALABAMA.com.  Statistics indicate that people in Alabama have more than a one out of three chance of being in a crash that results in an injury or death at some point in their lifetime.*

MACON, GA – The Macon-Bibb Coroner, Leon Jones, stated that there are several dangers associated with the cold weather that Georgia has recently experienced, according to WGXA.TV.*

START, LA – According to an online news report at myarklamiss.com, an accident involving two tractor-trailers caused the death of a man from North Carolina. The accident occurred on Interstate 20 occurred in the morning hours which caused the shutdown of all western lanes near Start, Louisiana.*

OREGON – According to an online news report at fox35orlando.com, a male driver of a school bus in Oregon is facing charges for driving under the influence after driving his bus off a rural road and into a ditch. Ten students were on board the bus, according to law enforcement.*

GUILFORD COUNTY, NC – According to an online news report at myfox8.com, three individuals tragically died and two others sustained injuries in a fiery wreck that occurred in Guilford County, per a news release by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.*

SAN MARCOS, TX – According to an online news report at kvue.com, two individuals tragically died in an accident involving a dump truck.*

MISSISSIPPI – According to an online news report at hattiesburgamerican.com, a student from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) tragically died earlier this week in an accident at the intersection of Mississippi 42 and United States Highway 49.  Two others sustained injuries.*

NORRISTOWN, PA- 6abc.com writes that police arrested a driver for fatally striking a Vietnam Veteran in a tragic accident earlier this week. The driver, a 31-year-old man, hit the victim in Norristown, Pennsylvania and then fled the scene.*

SPRINGFIELD, MO- Ky3.com writes that a child died shortly after taking an antibiotic as treatment for a scalp infection. The ten-year-old girl experienced severe respiratory failure in response to the standard medication Bactrim. The case is now part of an investigation into side-effects of the antibiotic.*

BETHLEHEM, PA- Mcall.com writes that a terrible wrong-way collision killed two people last September. Now investigators believe they know what caused one of the drivers to travel the wrong direction on Route 378, leading to the fiery collision that killed both drivers. The 24-year-old man, identified as a US military veteran of the war in Afghanistan, was on drugs and drunk at the time. The young man also reportedly suffered from post-traumatic stress syndrome as a result of his time spent in combat.*

MIAMI, FL – Better oversight could have prevented the collapse of a pedestrian bridge that happened in March of 2018 near Florida International University (FIU) that tragically killed six people and injured ten, according to an online news report at WSVN.com*

TEXAS – Among the six most populated states, New York, Illinois, California, Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida, between 2010 and 2018 Texas was second only to Florida in the amount of traffic-related deaths per 100,000 residents, according to an online report at HPPR.org.* 

STAMFORD, CT- Ncadvertiser.com writes that a 61-year-old woman died after being hit by a car earlier this week in Stamford. Reports indicate the woman attempted to cross Washington Boulevard when a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta struck and killed her.*

VALDOSTA, GA – According to an online news report at valdostadailytimes.com, two men who tragically lost their lives in an accident on Interstate 75 earlier this week have been identified as a 23-year-old man and a 24-year old man.*

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – According to an online news report at 41nbc.com, a deadly accident involving a pedestrian caused authorities to shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 85 located in Gwinnett County, Georgia.*

MACON, GA- Wgxa.com writes that three people died in three separate crashes in Middle Georgia early this week. The first fatal crash involved a police chase in Monroe County. The pursuit led to a collision that killed a 21-year-old female student from Mercer University.*

THOMSON, GA- Wrdw.com writes that a teenager tragically died in a car crash over the weekend. The sixteen-year-old victim is the third student from Thomson High School to die in a vehicle collision in recent months, and two middle school students from Thomson Middle School also lost their lives in recent car crashes.*

WHITEFIELD COUNTY, GA- Newschannel9.com writes that a driver struck and killed an eighteen-year-old pedestrian in the early morning hours over the weekend. The accident took place at the intersection of Georgia State Highway 3 and Maddox Chapel Road.*

SUWANEE, GA- 11alive.com writes that a teenager died in a tragic car crash over the weekend. The sixteen-year-old girl was sitting in her vehicle, a Nissan Pathfinder, in a private drive at an apartment complex in the early afternoon. While the girl was waiting to exit the drive, a Dodge pickup truck struck several vehicles and then swerved into the private drive where it struck the teen’s vehicle.*

AUGUSTA, GA- Wrdw.com writes that police released the identity of the victim tragically killed in a crash on Peach Orchard Road. Police say the person killed was a 35-year-old man. Reports indicate that the driver was traveling northbound when, according to a witness, another vehicle cut him off. The man swerved out of the way, but in the process, struck a curb. The victim's vehicle rolled over ejecting the man.*

WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA- Ajc.com writes that a teenage boy died in a pedestrian accident over the weekend in the early morning hours. The boy was reportedly on Ga. 3 close to the intersection with Maddox Road when the collision occurred. One of the officers called to the scene found the teen, who was already dead.*

KISSIMMEE, FL – According to an online news report at clickorlando.com, the Florida Highway Patrol has reported that there were two fatal accident that occurred in Kissimmee, Florida over the weekend.*

GREENVILLE, SC – According to an online news report at thestate.com, a 13-year-old girl tragically died at an area hospital one week after she was one of five individuals who were struck by a vehicle, per the Greenville Couth Coroner’s Office.*

CHINA – A study performed by researchers at Chang’an University in Xi’an, China, looked into tankers transporting hazardous materials (hazmat) in China and found that the industry needs some safety improvements. The study, published online on the National Center for Biotechnology Information website, analyzed several years of data from accidents involving hazmat tanker trucks in China.*

MANATEE COUNTY, FL- The heraldtribune.com writes that an SUV struck a pedestrian on U.S. 41 earlier this week while the victim was crossing the road on a green signal. Police report that the victim is a twenty-year-old man from Palmetto. The young man attempted to cross within a marked crosswalk when the vehicle apparently went through a red light, struck him, and then left the scene.*

CAMDEN COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at news4jax.com, investigators with the St. Marys Police Department are currently conducting an investigation of a hit-and-run accident that occurred over the weekend.*

DODGE COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at 13wma.com, a head-on collision that occurred over the weekend in Dodge County resulted in the tragic death of an 85-year-old man. His wife sustained critical injuries in the crash.*

VALDOSTA, GA- Walb.com writes that a crash between a passenger car and a large truck left two people dead earlier this week in Valdosta. The accident occurred on Interstate 75 southbound in the early morning before sunrise.*

SUWANEE, GA – According to an online news report at gwinnettdailypost.com, the victim of a deadly car accident that occurred over the weekend on McGinnis Ferry Road in Suwanee was a 16-year-old girl.*

VALDOSTA, GA – According to an online news report at wctv.tv, two individuals tragically died in an accident that occurred on Interstate 75 south close to mile marker 15 in the early morning hours, per the Georgia State Patrol.*

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – According to an online news report at cbs42.com, the Panama City Beach Police confirm that three suspects have been apprehended and charged in connection with a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the tragic death of a woman from Alabama.*

DALTON, GA – According to an online news report at wdef.com, investigators with the Georgia State Police believe that they have made a positive identification of a driver who is alleged to have caused a fatal hit-and-run accident over this past weekend.*

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA – According to an online news report at patch.com, the Gwinnett County Police are currently conducting an investigation of a deadly accident that recently occurred, per a news release from the department.*

NEWTON COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, investigators indicate that the driver of a Toyota Scion is facing charges after crossing the center line of the roadway and slamming head-on into a school bus loaded with children.  The accident occurred in Newtown County, Georgia.*

WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at mdjonline.com, a man from Calhoun, Georgia tragically died in a hit-and-run accident in Whitfield County as well as a woman who died in a separate accident on Interstate 75.*

COLUMBUS, GA – According to an online news report at wrbl.com, the Columbus police indicate that a pedestrian was struck and tragically killed by an off-duty police officer who was driving a marked squad car.  The officer fled the scene of the crash, which occurred on Rigdon Road close to the Illges Road intersection.*

LaGrange, GA – According to an online news report at lagrangenews.com,a pedestrian was struck and tragically killed in an accident that occurred on Commerce Avenue over this past weekend.  The pedestrian, a male, was attempting to cross the roadway when he was hit.*

UNITED STATES – Teenage drivers are much more likely than adults to engage in behaviors that lead to serious car crashes, according to an online article at FOX41YAKIMA.com*

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – Florida officials have discovered that a fair ride involved in a 2018 injury incident was a “knock-off,” according to a news report on NEWS4JAX.com. During investigation of the incident, which injured seven people, state investigators found out that the claimed manufacturer did not actually make the ride.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wsbradio.com, a police investigation of a fatal pedestrian accident caused several hours of traffic delays in Gwinnett County during the morning rush earlier this week.*

BURKE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wrdw.com, a transit bus crash that occurred in Burke County, Georgia, tragically killed one person. WRDW reports that at least five other people were injured in the accident, the cause of which is still under investigation by local authorities.*

MONTANA – According to an online news report at billingsgazette.com, 102 car accidents were reported to the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) over an icy 16-hour period.*

UNITED STATES – A congressman from New Jersey, Representative Josh Gottheimer, is seeking to make seat belts mandatory for all school buses under federal law, according to  FOX17.com.*

MEMPHIS, TN – A man's Tesla reportedly slammed into his garage after overriding the manual driver commands, according to an online news report published on AUTOEVOLUTION.com.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, a man was tragically killed by a Walmart employee in the store parking lot.  The driver fled the scene of the accident.*

BELLEVIEW, FL. – According to a news report posted online at usnews.com, two children were tragically killed in a vehicle wreck that occurred in Belleview, Florida. U.S. News reports that a third person was also tragically killed in the accident. The events of the crash have not been fully disclosed at this time.*

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at ksby.com, a three-vehicle wreck that involved a school bus occurred on U.S. Highway 27 in Palm Beach County, Florida. The report says that five students riding on the school bus were taken to a hospital following the accident, and one man was airlifted from the scene.*

DAVIE, FL. – According to a news report posted online at miami.cbslocal.com, a tanker truck collision closed Interstate 595 for more than five hours in Davie, Florida. It appears the incident involved a trailer detaching from another vehicle and crashing into the tanker truck, which was carrying a large load of fuel.*

LAKELAND, FL. – According to an online news report published by clickorlando.com, a fatal motorcycle crash occurred in Lakeland, Florida. ClickOrlando states that two people were tragically killed in the collision, which appears to have happened during the course of a left-hand turn by another driver.*

MACON, GA. – According to an online news article posted at wgxa.tv, a multi-vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 475 in Macon, Georgia. Several emergency agencies responded to the scene, though investigators have released little information about the nature of the accident. It is not clear if anyone was injured.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to a news report published online at cbs46.com, a fatal pedestrian collision occurred on Moreland Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia. Authorities have not identified the victim or the driver of the vehicle but have said that the driver remained at the scene following the accident.*

BURKE COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wjbf.com, a crash involving a transit bus leads to the death of a passenger.  The driver of the bus is deemed at fault for the accident.  

HIXSON, TN – According to an online news report at newschannel9.com, the Chattanooga Police indicate that an accident that occurred in Hixson, Tennessee caused a motorcyclist, aged 29, to tragically die earlier this week.*

ALABAMA - Over 6,000 pedestrians tragically died on American roadways in 2018, according to ABC3340.com. Pedestrian fatalities now account for around seventeen percent of all traffic-related fatalities. The rise in pedestrian deaths is higher in Alabama than the national average. The state ranks seventh out of all states in pedestrian fatalities.*

WASHINGTON COUNTY, VA – According to an online news report at southwesttimes.com, a man tragically dies in an accident on Interstate 81. The accident occurred over this past weekend.*

MT. JULIET, TN – According to an online news report at thechronicleofmtjulient.com, four police officers that were conducting an investigation of a three-vehicle accident involving an impaired driver in Interstate 40 were able to avoid injury within moments after a Mt. Juliet Police Department SUV was struck by a distracted driver.  The impaired driver, who was detained in the back of the patrol SUV, sustained injuries in the crash.*

AUSTINTOWN, OH – According to an online news report at wfmj.com, a man from Canfield was captured and in the hospital after fleeing from a sheriff’s deputy and striking a trash collector.*

ATLANTA, GA. – Residents of Atlanta, Georgia, are expressing concern about safety at the crossing of Interstate 285 and Roosevelt Highway, according to CBS46.com. This intersection is located in South Fulton, and people who live in the area say that accidents have been on the rise.*

UNITED STATES – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging states to pass bicycle helmet laws, as the agency is reporting a rise in deadly bicycle accidents in the country, according to an online news story reported by WSOCTV.com. Not all states have mandatory helmet laws for riders of all ages, including North Carolina and South Carolina.*

POLK COUNTY, TN – According to an online news report at newschannel9.com,  an accident caused the shutdown of both lanes of Highway 64 in Polk County, Tennessee, per the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).*  

JACKSON, GA – According to an online news report at jacksonprogress-argus.com, a head-on collision tragically claimed the life of a 59-year-old woman in Jackson, Georgia.*

CEDARTOWN, GA – According to an online news report at mdjonline.com, the Cedartown Police Department is currently conducting an investigation of a hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian who was walking on East Avenue.

SMITHS STATION, AL – According to an online news report at oanow.com, a woman from Smiths Station tragically died and her son remains in the hospital following a crash that occurred on United States Highway 280 over this past weekend.*

ALBANY, GA – According to an online news report at walb.com, a pedestrian tragically died after being struck by a vehicle in the 3300 block of Sylvester Road, per the Dougherty County Coroner’s Office.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, a man from Gwinnett County indicates that a driver struck him on the highway, which resulted in injuries and significant damage to his vehicle.*

A crash involving two tractor-trailers on U.S. 98 in Pasco County on Monday killed a Zephyrhills man. A semi driver from Winter Haven sustained minor injuries. Four other Polk residents escaped injury.

PASCO COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at theledger.com, a deadly accident occurred involving two 18-wheelers ended up causing an accident with another semi-truck and two other automobiles earlier this week at the intersection of Stanton Hall Drive and United States Highway 98.

IDAHO – According to an online news story reported by wkrg.com, a woman from Alabama was seriously injured in a car crash that occurred on Interstate 84 in Idaho. Little information about the crash was included in the report, but the woman’s family members have said they are trying to arrange for her to be transported home.*

MURFREESBORO, TN. – According to a news report published online at wsmv.com, a semi-truck crash that occurred on Interstate 24 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, tragically killed one person. The wreck involved one semi-truck and two passenger vehicles and appears to have happened during a lane change.*

COLLEGE GROVE, TN. – According to a news report published online at wsmv.com, a head-on vehicle crash that took place on Horton Highway in College Grove, Tennessee, resulted in one fatality. Tennessee Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, and Troopers have not yet said what caused the crash.*

UNITED STATES – According to a news story posted online by businessinsider.com, a whistleblower complaint has been filed against Boeing detailing alleged faulty oxygen systems in the 787 Dreamliner. The complaint comes on the heels of intense scrutiny over Boeing’s 737 MAX line of airplanes, two of which crashed on flights in other countries.*

ROWLAND, NC. – According to an online news story posted at wmbfnews.com, a multi-vehicle wreck that happened on Interstate 74 in Rowland, North Carolina, led to one fatality. The accident appears to have occurred in a chain reaction and was related to a prior collision that had happened on the interstate.*

CHATTANOOGA, TN. – According to a news report posted online at newschannel9.com, a fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Shallowford Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. News Channel 9 reports that one person was tragically killed in the accident, and police are still investigating to determine what happened.*

GEORGIA – The Georgia Department of Transportation and Scholastic, a worldwide publishing company for children that produces educational materials, have teamed up to offer a safe driving initiative to students in the state, according to a news story posted online at WRCBTV.com.

LONG BEACH, CA- Abc7.com writes that a drunk driver struck and killed a man, a woman, and a three-year-old child. The three-year-old was trick-or-treating with his parents and was on the sidewalk when his family was hit by the driver. The boy’s father worked at his family’s auto repair shop and was studying for his medical degree, according to a family friend.*

SACRAMENTO, CA. – According to an online news report from insider.com, a metal pole fell off the back of a tractor-trailer on a highway in Sacramento, California, and crashed into a car traveling behind the rig. The pole ended up impaling a passenger riding in the front seat of the car, causing her severe injuries.*

AMERICUS, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wgxa.tv, a Georgia Southwestern University student was severely injured after an assault that took place at a Halloween party off campus. University Police and city police are investigating the matter and have released limited information at this time.*

COLUMBUS, GA. – According to an online news story published by wrbl.com, a traffic accident was reported on Interstate 185 in Columbus, Georgia. The accident resulted in a complete closure of the interstate for several hours. Limited information about the accident itself was immediately released by authorities.*

LONG BEACH, CA. – According to a news report posted online at people.com, an alleged drunk driving accident that happened in Long Beach, California, tragically killed a family of three. The accident took place on Halloween night while the family members were out walking. People reports that the driver was arrested.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news story posted at ajc.com, multiple vehicle accidents occurred on the same day in the metro area of Atlanta, Georgia. These all took place on a weekday leading into the evening commute, which left a lot of drivers sitting on area roadways in backed up traffic.*

ALBANY, GA. – According to an online news report published at walb.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed in an accident that happened on Sylvester Road in Albany, Georgia. Few details about the incident have been released at this time, and authorities are still in the process of investigating.*

MIAMI GARDENS, FL. – According to a news report published online at local10.com, a car hit a pedestrian and then crashed into a building off of Northwest 211th Street in Miami Gardens, Florida. The pedestrian and the driver of the car sustained injuries, according to the report. No one involved in the accident has been identified.*

MACON, GA – Roadway deaths have decreased while pedestrian accidents are increasing, according to an online news report at 41NBC.com. A report by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) indicates that 2018 had 913 less deaths than in 2017.  

USA - Technology used in modern vehicles is continuously improving and changing the way we drive. However, as technology advances, the federal tests to determine whether a car is safe have failed to keep up, according to CBS17.com. 

SEEKONK, MA – According to an online news report at ncadvertiser.com, a man tragically died after being hit by a vehicle in Seekonk, Massachusetts.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report published at ajc.com, pedestrian fatalities are on the rise in the state of Georgia. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released data earlier this year that shows pedestrian deaths in Georgia were far higher in the first part of 2018 than in the first part of 2017.  

CLAY COUNTY, FL- The firstcoastnews.com writes that a 51-year-old man died in a head-on collision over the weekend. The crash also injured seven other individuals.*

LAURENS COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from wsbtv.com, a father and daughter were tragically killed in a vehicle crash that happened in Laurens County, Georgia. Few details about the wreck have been released at this time, but the victims have been identified by investigating officials.*

GEORGIA – According to a news story reported online at ajc.com, Georgia’s anti-distracted driving law looks to be lowering traffic fatalities in the state. An insurance expert reported to Georgia lawmakers earlier this year that traffic deaths fell in the state during 2018, a change that can be attributed at least in part to the Hands-Free Georgia Act.* 

CANTON, GA. – According to a news report posted online at tribuneledgernews.com, a woman was tragically killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 575 in Canton, Georgia, it is not yet clear what caused the accident, though weather conditions might have played a role.*

GEORGIA – According to a news report published online at northwestgeorgianews.com, officials in the state of Georgia stated that DUI enforcement was ramped up on Halloween night. Alcohol-related crashes always spike on the holiday, and officers want to make sure the people stay safe on the roads.*

PEACH COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report published online at 13wmaz.com, police officers in Peach County, Georgia, are searching for a suspect involved in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash. They are asking for anyone with information about the accident or a suspect to contact them as soon as possible.*

MACON, GA. – According to an online news report posted at 41nbc.com, a man was tragically killed when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Macon, Georgia. The details of the accident are not completely clear at this time, and authorities have not said whether charges will be filed in the case.*

OCONEE COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at greenvilleonline.com, a 33-year-old man tragically died in a car crash on Interstate 85 in Oconee County, Georgia.*

MACON, GA – According to an inline news report at 13wmaz.com, an accident caused the blockage of all lanes of Interstate 75 in Macon, Georgia.  The crash occurred this past weekend.*

BISMARK, ND- Ncadvertiser.com writes that a motorcyclist who was tragically struck and killed in a crash two months ago had a camera mounted on his vehicle that has helped police officers find and arrest the driver suspected of causing the crash and fleeing the scene. The crash took place in North Dakota last September on U.S. Highway 85. Based on reports, the motorcyclist attempted to avoid the other vehicle, which swerved into his lane. The victim’s attempt to avoid the crash was unsuccessful, and he suffered fatal injuries.*

UNITED STATES – Automobile cases against Amazon's delivery network can be quite complex, according to Buzzfeed News and AUTOBLOG.com.  Over the past few years, Amazon has chosen at times to use independent delivery startup companies rather than FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service. If you are an Amazon Prime member, you likely enjoy free shipping on thousands of products, and also, the quick delivery turnaround that this membership offers.  In most circumstances, products arrive within two days, however, more and more products show up at Prime members’ doors within a day.

South Carolina- Over 900 cyclists died on South Carolina roads within the last six years, according to POSTANDCOURIER.com. The death toll has made South Carolina one of the deadliest places to be a pedestrian or cyclist in the United States.*

SUMTER COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at villages-news.com, the Florida Highway Patrol is currently conducting a search for a pair of automobiles that were involved in a hit-and-run accident that caused the tragic death of a passenger who was riding on a Villager’s motorcycle.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report at bbc.com, food delivery drivers face numerous dangers, including accidents and robberies.*

FLAGSTAFF, AZ – According to an online news report at lakepowelllife.com, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit was dispatched to a number of incidents that recently occurred. As a result, they are reminding users to carry what they call the “10 Essentials.”

SMITHS STATION, AL – According to an online news report at wtvm.com, a major accident occurred along Alabama Highway 280 in Smiths Station, Alabama leaving several people with injuries*

COBB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, an accident involving an 18-wheeler blocked traffic on both sides of Interstate 285 in Cobb County.*

PASCO COUNTY, FL- Tbreporter.com writes that a driver struck and killed a 40-year-old man from Tampa in Pasco County over the weekend when the victim was attempting to cross U.S. Highway 19. Police report that the man died at the scene of the accident in the early morning hours.*

LEESBURG, FL- Villages-news.com writes that a pedestrian died over the weekend in a late-night crash on a busy roadway in Leesburg. Reports indicate that the victim was struck by a 2003 Dodge Dakota pickup truck while attempting to cross U.S. Highway 27/441 near Picciola Road when the truck hit him.*

LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL- Wsvn.com writes that a woman operating a stolen SUV hit several police cruisers in the course of a police chase that started in Miami-Dade County and came to an end when the suspect crashed in Lauderdale Lakes.*

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL- Wftv.com writes that a driver in Pasco County fatally struck a pedestrian early in the morning over the weekend. The authorities identified the victim as a 40-year-old man from Tampa. Based on debris found at the scene of the accident, including parts broken off a vehicle’s chrome bumper, the police believe that the vehicle was a large pickup truck. A bleach buck and a towel found at the scene indicated that the driver might be an employee of a pool maintenance company. The man died at the scene of the crash.*

DEKALB, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a plane crashed into a townhouse in DeKalb County, Georgia, tragically killing two passengers.*

HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH – According to an online news report at cleveland19.com,  three motorcycles crashed in Ashtabula County during a processional.*

COLUMBUS, GA – According to an online news report at wtvm.com, the Columbus police are currently conducting a search to find the individual who is alleged to have caused a hit-and-run accident earlier this week.*

CORNELIA, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, a north Georgia police officer was sent to the hospital and another motorist is charged following an accident that caused a police truck to flip over on a busy roadway.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at patch.com, it analyzes which states have the most dangerous roadways and how Georgia ranks.*

FORT STEWART, GA – According to online news reports at washingtonpost.com and columbian.com, an accident that occurred during a training exercise at Fort Stewart in Georgia caused three soldiers to tragically die over the weekend.*

MILWAUKEE, WI – According to an online news report at kbjr6.com, a child sustained injuries after being struck by a vehicle over the weekend.*

DEKALB, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a plane crashed into a townhouse in DeKalb County, Georgia, tragically killing two passengers.*

MIAMI, FL – According to an online news report at miamicbslocal.com, Florida, per a new report, is at the top of the list in the country for the highest number of pedestrian-related deaths.*

ENOCHVILLE, NC – According to an online news report at salisburypost.com, a seven-year-old boy tragically died late last week after being hit by a vehicle on North Carolina Highway 152.*

PERRY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at cbs46.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash that happened on Interstate 75 in Perry, Georgia. The driver who hit the victim is still at-large, and Georgia State Patrol Troopers are asking for the public to contact them with any information that might lead to an arrest.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news article from ajc.com, one person was tragically killed in a vehicle wreck that happened on Interstate 75 in Clayton County, Georgia. The wreck reportedly involved multiple vehicles, but investigators have released little information about the details of the accident at this time.*

ALBANY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at walb.com, a fatal chain-reaction vehicle wreck occurred on Westover Boulevard in Albany, Georgia. One person was tragically killed in the crash, according to WALB, and police officers say that charges are pending against one of the drivers.*

KISSIMMEE, FL. – According to an online news story reported by clickorlando.com, a man was fatally struck by a SunRail train near Dakin Avenue in Kissimmee, Florida. Police officers are still trying to understand what led to the accident and have released little information about their investigation, though the victim has been identified.*

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story published at clickorlando.com, a left-turn accident that happened on Snowhill Road in Seminole County, Florida, led to the tragic death of a motorcyclist. The victim has been identified by officials, according to the news story, but the drivers of the other vehicles involved in the accident have not.*

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story posted online at wrdw.com, a three-car crash was reported on Washington Road in Columbia County, Georgia. The investigation into the accident is still in its preliminary stages, and authorities have not yet released detailed information about the circumstances of the crash.*

TEXAS – Texas is the third highest in the nation for vehicle-pedestrian deaths, according to an online news report published on CHRON.com.  The Governors Highway Safety Association put together the Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State report using preliminary data comparing a six-month period in 2017 to a six month period in 2018.  The results indicated that Texas had an increase in pedestrian deaths.