Blog Archive - February, 2019

DAVIE, FL. – According to a news story reported online by thedrive.com, a driver was killed in a Tesla crash and resulting fire in Davie, Florida. The report from The Drive describes several things that seemingly went wrong with the Tesla after the accident.* 

COLUMBUS, GA. – According to an online news report published at wtvm.com, a pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision in Columbus, Georgia. The victim has been identified by officials, but no information was released about the driver in the report from WTVM.*  

BEN HILL COUNTY, GA. – Officials are working to address a dangerous intersection in Ben Hill County, Georgia, according to an online news story reported by walb.com. The intersection has been the site of numerous traffic accidents and fatalities in the last several years, and county officials are trying to come up with a solution with the Georgia Department of Transportation.*

FULTON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story posted by 11alive.com, one person was killed in a vehicle crash in Fulton County, Georgia. The South Fulton Police Department has released little information about the accident, and officers have not identified the victim of the crash at this time.* 

UNITED STATES – According to a news story published online by wilx.com, the U.S. Fire Administration has received 195 reports of e-cigarette explosions in the United States. These were reported between 2009 and 2016, and the majority of them resulted in injuries.*

FORT WORTH, TX. – According to a news story published online by dallasnews.com, an e-cigarette explosion recently killed a man from Fort Worth, Texas. The man was only 24 years old and had just left a vape shop when the explosion took place.* 

COBB COUNTY, GA. – As reported in an online news story from wsbtv.com, a specific portion of a roadway in Cobb County, Georgia, has been the site of more than 180 vehicle accidents in only two years. Accident data along the road was gathered and analyzed by reporters from Channel 2 Action News.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report published online by ajc.com, a man was hit by two vehicles in Cobb County, Georgia. The collisions occurred near the Dobbins Air Force Base, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the man did not survive his injuries.* 

BLECKLEY COUNTY, GA. – An online news story posted online at 41nbc.com reports that two people were killed in a traffic accident after aiding a stalled ambulance in Bleckley County, Georgia. The people were reportedly friends of the ambulance driver and were trying to merge onto Interstate 16 when the crash happened.* 

UNITED STATES – Veterans of the United States military are suing company 3M over faulty ear plugs, according to an online news story reported by kxan.com. The veterans claim that the ear plugs did not adequately protect their ears from combat sounds, resulting in hearing loss and ear injuries.*

UNITED STATES – According to a news report posted online by militarytimes.com, lawsuits filed around the country claim that an ear plug manufacturer knew that the units it was selling to the U.S. military were faulty. The lawsuits claim that veterans have sustained permanent injuries due to their ears not being protected during combat.*

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online by wjbf.com, a 69-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Richmond County, Georgia. WJBF reports that the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has stated that the driver of the vehicle has not been charged.*

SOUTH FULTON, GA. – According to an online news story from wsbtv.com, residents in South Fulton, Georgia, say that a broken traffic light has been contributing to vehicle accidents in the area. One such accident occurred recently and led to the death of one of the drivers.*

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wgxa.tv, five vehicle accidents occurred on the same day in Houston County, Georgia. Georgia State Patrol says that distracted driving played a role in several of these accidents.*

TELFAIR COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report published online by 13wmaz.com, one person was killed, and another person was injured in a collision between an SUV and a golf cart in Telfair County, Georgia. The cause of the collision has not yet been reported, and law enforcement is still investigating.* 

The insurance process for repairing your vehicle after a wreck can be daunting, and it can take a long time. If the insurance process is taking too long, what can you do? You still have other options for repairing your vehicle.

ATLANTA, GA. – The City of Atlanta, Georgia, was recently placed in the top 15 in a list of U.S. cities with the most vehicle accidents, according to an online story from allongeorgia.com. Atlanta appeared in the No. 15 spot, just barely making the top 15. This was the only city in Georgia that was in the top 25.

MACON, GA. – According to a news report posted online by wgxa.tv, a driver is in critical condition after a vehicle wreck in Macon, Georgia. It appears only one vehicle was involved in the accident, and only the driver was inside the vehicle. The driver’s name has not been released at this time.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – According to a news story reported online by seattletimes.com, students from a Georgia middle school could be expelled after distributing Valentine’s Day treats containing THC to their fellow students. Nearly 30 students became ill after eating the food, which prompted a full investigation by the school district.*

WAYNE COUNTY, TN. – According to an online news story reported by timesdaily.com, two teenagers were killed, and a toddler was injured in a car crash in Wayne County, Tennessee. One adult was also injured in the wreck, which only involved one vehicle.*

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story published online by wsav.com, a five-vehicle accident closed down all of Interstate 516 for a period of time in Chatham County, Georgia. Authorities have released little information about the accident at this time. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the wreck.* 

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online by wgxa.tv, four vehicle accidents occurred on the same morning on Interstate 75 in Houston County, Georgia. It appears at least some of these occurred in relation to the first, in traffic that had become backed up due to the initial accident. One of the accidents resulted in a fatality.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published by ajc.com, two people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident in Clayton County, Georgia. The cause of the accident is not yet known, and the circumstances surrounding the collision are not clear at this time.* 

GEORGIA – According to an online news article posted to wgxa.tv, two firefighters were tragically killed in separate car crashes on the same night in Georgia. One of the firefighters was with the DeKalb County Fire Department, and the other was with the Rockdale Fire Department.* 

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to a news story posted online by wtoc.com, an 11-year-old girl was hit by a pickup truck in Savannah, Georgia. The girl was reportedly attempting to cross a roadway in Savannah, when the truck hit her. She is said to be in serious condition.* 

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online by ajc.com, some of the deadliest roads in Georgia are located in Cobb County. Car accidents can occur anywhere, but it appears from recent reporting that Cobb County sees a larger number of collisions in certain areas than others.*

SOUTH FULTON, GA. – An online news story published at wsbtv.com reports that a Fulton County Sheriff’s Employee was killed in a vehicle accident in South Fulton, Georgia. The 20-year-old employee had started his job with the sheriff’s office only six months ago, according to reports.*

DAWSONVILLE, GA. – According to a news report posted online by ajc.com, two people were injured in a dump truck crash in Dawsonville, Georgia. The dump truck crashed into an SUV and then overturned onto the SUV, spilling a load from the back of the truck onto the SUV and roadway.* 

BIRMINGHAM, AL. – According to a news story posted online at patch.com, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has deemed an intersection near the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) the most dangerous in the state. NHTSA recently released the results of a study it performed using crash data from 2003 to 2012 in every state in the U.S.*

GEORGIA – An online news story from cheatsheet.com uses data from a AAA study to show which states have the most “dangerous” drivers, based on the number of hit-and-run accidents in the states, as well as the number of fatal vehicle crashes. Georgia has the fourth-highest number of “dangerous” drivers, based on a list created from the AAA data.*

GEORGIA – An online news story from patch.com discusses a recent report from the website 24/7 Wall St. regarding the rate of deadly vehicle accidents in each state in the U.S. Out of all the states, Georgia holds the No. 14 ranking for deadliest roadways, according to the information from 24/7 Wall St.* 

BRUNSWICK, GA. – According to a news story reported online by thebrunswicknews.com, a driver crashed into a home in Brunswick, Georgia, causing injury to a woman who was inside the home, sitting on her couch. The Brunswick News reports that the driver involved in the accident was arrested.* 

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol are still looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run pedestrian crash that happened in January in Clayton County, Georgia, according to an online news story reported by fox5atlanta.com. Authorities have obtained surveillance video that shows the accident, but they have not yet been able to identify the vehicle or driver.* 

NORTH CAROLINA – According to a news story reported online by wect.com, North Carolina lawmakers are looking to toughen the state’s move-over law. The law regulates the actions drivers must take when they see emergency and service vehicles stopped on the side of the road.*

DUNEDIN, FL. – According to a news report posted online by wfla.com, a jogger was seriously injured in a vehicle collision in Dunedin, Florida. The jogger was flown from the scene to a hospital via medical helicopter. His current medical condition has not been reported.* 

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online by counton2.com, a car and a tractor-trailer collided in a fatal accident on a bridge in Anderson County, South Carolina. The tractor-trailer was hauling live chickens when the accident occurred, and it ended up tipping onto its side on the edge of the bridge.* 

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online by tcpalm.com, injuries were reported following a vehicle crash that occurred in Indian River County, Florida. Little information has been released about the crash at this time, and authorities have not identified the injured persons.*

WEST MIAMI-DADE, FL. – Law enforcement officers held a press conference in West Miami-Dade, Florida, about hit-and-run vehicle accidents, according to an online news story posted by wsvn.com. Families also joined the press conference to help raise awareness about the effects of hit-and-run accidents on victims and their relatives.* 

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to a news story reported online by fox46charlotte.com, a water department contractor fell down a shaft in Charlotte, North Carolina. The worker was on a job site when the fall occurred, and the worker reportedly sustained serious injuries. A medical helicopter was requested but could not travel to the scene because of weather.* 

JACKSON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story published at 11alive.com, airplane crews flying over Jackson County, Georgia, reported seeing a laser and a drone while in the air. These devices can both become dangerous for crew members and passengers of planes, and the sightings are under investigation.* 

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, AL. – According to a news article published online at whnt.com, a woman from Georgia was killed in a vehicle crash in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It appears from reports that the accident involved only one vehicle, which crashed into a tree near Alabama Highway 20.* 

COBB COUNTY, GA. – A pedestrian died after being struck by two vehicles in Cobb County, Georgia, according to a news story reported online by fox5atlanta.com. The pedestrian, who has been identified by officials, was reportedly walking in the center turn lane of the road when he was hit by the first vehicle.* 

GEORGIA – According to an online news report published by usnews.com, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently ranked states with the most fatal car accidents. The state of Georgia appeared in the No. 4 spot for most car accidents among all states in the nation.* 

GEORGIA – As reported online by a news story from wfxl.com, counties in Southwest Georgia have been seeing large numbers of deer accidents this winter. Officials encourage drivers to use caution and drive carefully to avoid these accidents.*

GLASCOCK COUNTY, GA. – As reported in an online news story from augustachronicle.com, a community spent a recent Sunday afternoon paying respects to a fallen Georgia sheriff’s deputy. The deputy was killed in a car accident in late January and was laid to rest on February 17.* 

MACON, GA. – According to a news report published online by wgxa.tv, four people were injured, including two children, in a three-vehicle wreck in Macon, Georgia. One of the injured persons was transported to a hospital for treatment, and the other three were treated at the scene of the collision.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – An intersection in Gwinnett County, Georgia, has been closed due to a water main break and a downed traffic light, according to a news story posted online at fox5atlanta.com. Police and county officials do not yet know what caused the incident and are blocking off the area to prevent traffic accidents.* 

COFFEE COUNTY, GA. – One person was injured in a train accident in Coffee County, Georgia, according to an online news story reported by walb.com. Authorities said a train crashed into a tractor-trailer on Barrington Road in Coffee County, but they did not provide any information about how the accident happened.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – According to a news story reported online by ajc.com, the Atlanta, Georgia, metro is in the top 10 for worst truck bottlenecks in the country. Three intersections in the metro reached the top 10, based on data collected and ranked by the American Transportation Research Institute.* 

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – A North Carolina man was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Georgia, according to a news report posted online by cbs46.com. Authorities have gathered information about the collision, which occurred in January, but they have not yet apprehended the driver.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – As reported online in a news story from wtoc.com, police in Savannah, Georgia, are investigating a vehicle accident that resulted in injuries. At this time, it is not clear how many people suffered injuries in the wreck, and officers have not released the names of anyone involved.* 

BANKS COUNTY, GA. – A T-Bone collision killed two people in Banks County, Georgia, according to an online news report published by ajc.com. One of the vehicles did not observe a stop sign and was T-boned by another vehicle, leaving two people inside the first vehicle with fatal injuries.* 

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online by foxcarolina.com, a Georgia livestock truck was involved in a vehicle crash in Anderson County, South Carolina. One of the people involved in the collision was killed, and officials have released his name in public reports.* 

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story published online by 11alive.com, a truck carrying chickens overturned onto the side of a bridge in Anderson County, South Carolina. Upon overturning, part of the truck was hanging over the bridge. Reports say one person died in the collision, but this person has not been identified.* 

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story posted by ajc.com, a man was hit by a vehicle on a roadway in DeKalb County, Georgia, while he was exiting his car after a wreck. Authorities say the man is in critical condition. He has not been identified at this time, nor has anyone else involved in the wreck.* 

WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL. -  An online news story from wjhg.com reports that one person was killed, and one person was injured in a chain-reaction wreck in Washington County, Florida. The two victims have been identified by authorities, but no one else involved in the crash has been named in reports.* 

KNOXVILLE, TN. – A three-vehicle accident caused one death in Knoxville, Tennessee, according to a news story posted online by knoxnews.com. Others involved in the accident sustained minor injuries, authorities say. None of the persons involved has been named in public reports about the wreck.* 

THEODORE, AL. – According to a news report published online by weartv.com, authorities have identified the motorcyclist who was killed in a crash in Theodore, Alabama. The Alabama Department of Public Safety says the accident was a head-on collision that occurred on Bellingrath Road.* 

MONTGOMERY, AL. – According to a news story reported online at wsfa.com, a child was killed in a vehicle crash that took place in Montgomery, Alabama. The circumstances of the accident have not been fully reported at this time, and the victim has not been named in current reports.*

ATHENS, AL. – A man was killed in a two-vehicle collision in Athens, Alabama, according to an online news story reported by waff.com. The man is identified in reports about the accident, which appears to have been caused by a failure to yield to oncoming traffic on a highway.* 

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – As reported online in a news story from actionnewsjax.com, Florida Highway Patrol responded to two fatal accidents that occurred just minutes apart in Jacksonville, Florida. One was a two-vehicle accident, and the other was a pedestrian accident. Two people were killed in these accidents, and another was injured.*

MARIANNA, FL. – A truck crashed into the wall of a bank building in Marianna, Florida, according to an online news report posted at wctv.tv. It appears the driver of the vehicle lost control on a Marianna roadway, though the reason for the loss of control has not yet been determined by police.* 

MORGANTON, NC. – As reported online in a news article from morganton.com, a woman is in critical condition following a head-on vehicle wreck in Morganton, North Carolina. It appears from early investigation that the driver of one of the vehicles was distracted prior to the collision and traveled into opposite traffic.* 

ROME, GA. – According to an online news report published by northwestgeorgianews.com, an 18-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured by a vehicle in Rome, Georgia. The teenager reportedly has autism and entered the roadway unaware of his surroundings. The driver of the vehicle was charged following the accident for a different offense.*

DAWSON COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story published online by dawsonnews.com, a dump truck driver has been charged in connection with a three-vehicle wreck that occurred in Dawson County, Georgia. The driver of the dump truck reportedly failed to stop at a red light and ended up crashing into two other vehicles.* 

OPELIKA, AL. – A two-vehicle accident in Opelika, Alabama, left at least one person injured, according to a news story posted online at wtvm.com. Authorities have not yet provided full information about the wreck, and no one involved in the accident has been identified at this time.* 

DAWSON COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wsbtv.com, a dump truck overturned onto a car in Dawson County, Georgia. It is not yet clear what caused the truck to turn over. Two people, who have not been identified, were reportedly injured and transported to a hospital.* 

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – A vehicle hit and injured a pedestrian in Jacksonville, Florida, according to a news report online from wokv.com. Police have not identified the pedestrian or the driver of the vehicle at this time. It is unclear if the driver will be charged.* 

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online by 11alive.com, a four-vehicle crash blocked traffic on Interstate 285 near a major Georgia airport. The accident happened on the morning of February 16 and delayed travels to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Two people were injured in the wreck.*  

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA. – The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a collision between a train and car in Effingham County, Georgia, according to a news story reported online by wtoc.com. Troopers have released little information about the accident so far.*

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA. – An online news story from savannahnow.com reports that two people were killed, and a child was injured in a head-on vehicle crash in Effingham County, Georgia. Authorities still do not know which vehicle caused the collision. The deceased victims have been identified, but the child has not.* 

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to an online news report published by wokv.com, a man was killed after his car ran off the road and crashed into a tree in Jacksonville, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol is handling the investigation and has not yet released information about what caused the single-vehicle wreck.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – Parents in Atlanta, Georgia, are looking for answers about what happened at their children’s school on Valentine’s Day, according to an online news report from wsbtv.com. Almost 30 children became ill that day from eating holiday treats, and the source of the problem has not yet been identified.* 

LEE COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online by walb.com, six people were injured in a vehicle crash that occurred in Lee County, Georgia. Several emergency agencies responded to the scene, and Georgia State Patrol will be handling the investigation. Troopers have released few details about the crash at this time.* 

BANKS COUNTY, GA. – Two people were killed in a vehicle crash that took place in Banks County, Georgia, according to an online news report posted by 11alive.com. Police believe one of the people who died in the crash was the person who caused the accident by running a stop sign.*

SUWANNE, FL. – According to a news story published online by wctv.tv, two people were seriously injured after a crop spray vehicle crashed into a pickup truck in Suwanee County, Florida. The victims have not been identified. It appears from early investigation that the driver of the pickup might have been at fault in the collision.*

ANDERSON COUNTY, TN. – A driver has been charged with vehicular homicide after a vehicle crash in Anderson County, Tennessee, according to an online news story reported by oakridgetoday.com. The driver was also charged with driving under the influence.* 

TALLAHASSEE, FL. – One person was killed in a pedestrian accident in Tallahassee, Florida, according to an online news report published by wctv.tv. It is assumed the victim was the pedestrian, but this information was not confirmed in reports. The accident is still under investigation by the sheriff’s office.* 

CULLMAN, AL. – As reported online by waff.com, two vehicle accidents caused traffic delays on Interstate 65 in Cullman, Alabama. Few details have been released about either accident at this time. It is unclear if anyone sustained injuries in either of the wrecks.* 

THEODORE, AL. – An online news story from mynbc15.com reports that a motorcyclist was killed in a vehicle accident in Theodore, Alabama. Alabama State Troopers are investigating and have not yet determined the cause of the collision. The victim’s name has not been released at this time.* 

EIGHT MILE, AL. – According to an online news report published by wkrg.com, a pedestrian was killed by a vehicle in Eight Mile, Alabama. Little information about the incident has been reported at this time, and officials have not released the identity of the victim or the driver of the vehicle.* 

DALLAS COUNTY, AL. – An Alabama jury has awarded more than $151 million to man who was paralyzed in a Ford Explorer accident, according to an online news story posted at whnt.com. The man was a passenger in an Explorer that rolled over, and he family sued Ford Motor Company for damages.* 

PENSACOLA, FL. – According to an online news report posted by pnj.com, a 7-year-old child from Alabama has died from injuries she sustained in a vehicle accident in Pensacola, Florida. Another child is still in serious condition, along with a woman, all of whom were riding in the same vehicle.*

GEORGIA – According to a news story reported online by wrdw.com, a Georgia senator is proposing a bill that would protect people who break into cars to save pets. The bill would shield people from lawsuits when they attempt to rescue pets that have been left in cars and are in distress.*

KNOXVILLE, TN. – A 2-year-old child is in critical condition after a DUI wreck in Knoxville, Tennessee, according to an online news report posted by knoxnews.com. The wreck happened while police officers were on the scene of another alcohol-related vehicle accident in Knoxville.* 

CARTER COUNTY, TN. – As reported online in a news story published by wjhl.com, a tractor-trailer overturned in Carter County, Tennessee. It is not yet clear how the accident happened or whether anyone sustained injuries as a result of the collision. The driver of the tractor-trailer has not been identified.*

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN. – According to an online news report from usatodayhss.com, two teenagers were killed in a single-vehicle wreck in Putnam County, Tennessee. Both teens were students at Cookeville High School. One was a member of the orchestra and band, and the other was on the football team.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news story published by wtoc.com, four people were injured in a single-vehicle crash in Savannah, Georgia. None of the victims has yet been identified, and investigators have not released information about the cause of the collision.* 

TAMPA, FL. – A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into and falling over a concrete barrier in Tampa, Florida, according to an online news story from ajc.com. The motorcyclist reportedly initially collided with another motorcycle, but that motorcyclist left the scene and is still missing.*

MOBILE COUNTY, AL. – Two people were killed in separate accidents in Mobile County, Alabama, according to an online news story published by fox10tv.com. One of the accidents involved a motorcyclist and an SUV, while the other involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. Authorities have not identified either victim.* 

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story posted online by miamiherald.com, three soldiers with the U.S. Army were injured in a parachute accident in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Little information about the incident has been released to the public at this time, and the soldiers have not been identified.* 

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – An online news story from sun-sentinel.com reports that an electric scooter crash has left a woman in a coma in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The woman was riding a dockless e-scooter and collided with a motor vehicle. She has been in a coma ever since.* 

PENSACOLA, FL. – According to a news report posted online by weartv.com, a man has been arrested in connection with a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run collision that occurred in Pensacola, Florida. The suspect has been identified, but authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to a news story reported online by news4jax.com, a National Guardsman was killed in a head-on vehicle crash in Jacksonville, Florida. The man was riding a motorcycle home from work, when a car drove into his lane.* 

UNITED STATES – Ford has issued three new recalls that affect more than 1 million vehicles, according to an online news report posted by wsbradio.com. One of the recalls involves transmission issues that can potentially lead to vehicle crashes. All affected vehicles are in North America.* 

MACON COUNTY, NC. – A passenger being transported home by a North Carolina sheriff’s deputy died in a single-vehicle crash, according to an online news story posted at foxcarolina.com. The circumstances of the transport are not yet clear, and authorities have not determined the cause of the collision.*  

CUTHBERT, GA. – A high school teacher was killed in a vehicle crash in Cuthbert, Georgia, according to a news story published online by ledger-enquirer.com. Few details about the nature and cause of the crash, which happened on Po Diddy Road, have been released to the public at this time.* 

MARIETTA, GA. – After the Marietta City Council voted to ban electric scooters inside the City of Marietta, Georgia, scooter companies have issued some public statements in reaction, according to an online news story published by ajc.com. The companies are standing by their vehicles as safe and green methods of transportation.* 

UNITED STATES – According to a news report posted online at ajc.com, carmaker Honda is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles because of fuel pump issues. The recall applies to certain Honda models in the United States that might experience issues with their fuel pumps because of particulate buildup.* 

PENSACOLA, FL. – As reported online in a news story from pnj.com, a pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision in Pensacola, Florida. The driver of the vehicle has been identified, but the pedestrian’s name has not been released at this time. It is not clear whether charges will be filed.*

SHELBY COUNTY, TN. – An online news story from wmcactionnews5.com reports that two crashed occurred at nearly the same time and at the same location on a Tennessee interstate. The second crash occurred when an ambulance crashed into two law enforcement vehicles that were on the scene of the first crash. One person involved suffered a heart attack and died.*  

FULTON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted by ajc.com, four people were injured in a 13-vehicle wreck in Fulton County, Georgia. The crash began with a rear-end collision between a tractor-trailer and another vehicle, and it then grew into a chain-reaction wreck that ultimately involved 13 vehicles.* 

JOHNSON CITY, TN. – Police in Johnson City, Tennessee, are reportedly searching for the driver involved in a pedestrian hit-and-run crash, according to an online news story from timesnews.net. The pedestrian died in the collision, and the driver who hit her fled the scene. No arrests have yet been made in the case.* 

MARIETTA, GA. – According to an online news story published by usnews.com, the City of Marietta, Georgia, has banned electric scooters. The Marietta City Council voted to institute the ban, which takes effect immediately. The council cited safety as the reason for the ban.*

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, AL. – According to a news story reported online by wbrc.com, a nine-vehicle wreck resulted in injuries to numerous people in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. No fatalities have yet been reported. At least one semi-truck was involved, and the wreck took close to six hours to clear.* 

CHARLOTTE, NC. – A driver was killed in a single-car crash in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to an online news story published by wcnc.com. Little information has been reported about the crash at this time, and police have not yet identified the victim. The cause of the collision has not been determined.* 

UNION CITY, NC. – Three people were injured in a dump truck crash in Union City, North Carolina, according to an online news story published at wsoctv.com. One of these people had to be airlifted from the scene. The injured persons have not been identified at this time, and officials have reported little about how the accident took place.*

FAYETTEVILLE, NC. – According to a news report published online by cbs17.com, a bicyclist was hit and killed by a vehicle in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Neither the bicyclist nor the driver of the vehicle has currently been identified. Authorities have not reported information on the cause of the accident.* 

LENOIR, NC. – According to a news story reported online at wbtv.com, three people were injured in a two-vehicle wreck in Lenoir County, North Carolina. One of the people was severely injured and had to be flown to a hospital. The circumstances of the collision are not completely clear at this time.* 

ASHEBORO, NC. – An 10 year-old boy was killed in a vehicle wreck in Asheboro, North Carolina, according to an online news report published by myfox8.com. Three vehicles were involved in the crash in total, and the crash also caused injuries to five people.* 

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC. – Authorities responded to a multi-vehicle collision in North Charleston, South Carolina, according to a news story posted online at live5news.com. Officials said injuries resulted from the accident, but they did not provide details about the nature of the crash. None of the victims has been identified.*

BLUFFTON, SC. – According to an online news report published by blufftontoday.com, a woman was killed in a head-on vehicle collision that occurred in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Two other people were injured in the crash, the cause of which authorities have not yet determined.*

BOILING SPRINGS, SC. – Reports indicate that the 11-year-old child killed in a vehicle crash in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, was on his way to school, according to an online news story from wjbf.com. The boy was a student at High Point Academy, and his mother was taking him to school the morning that the crash happened.* 

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online by abcnews4.com, an injury-causing vehicle accident shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 26 in Charleston County, South Carolina. Little information about the wreck is known at this time. The crash reportedly happened in a construction zone.* 

LIMESTONE COUNTY, AL. – Officials have identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by an RV on U.S. Highway 31 in Alabama, according to an online news story reported by enewscourier.com. The pedestrian was a 19-year-old resident of Hartselle, Alabama. It is still not clear what caused the accident.*

WHITE COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online by gainesvilletimes.com, a head-on vehicle crash in White County, Georgia, resulted in injuries to four people, one of whom was seriously injured. Charges are pending against the driver of the one of the vehicles, according to authorities.* 

NORCROSS, GA. – A drunk driver was charged with vehicular homicide after a vehicle wreck in Norcross, Georgia, according to an online news story reported by gwinnettdailypost.com. The accident, which occurred on Beaver Ruin Road, resulted in the death of one person and injuries to two other people.* 

DULUTH, GA. – An online news story from patch.com reports that a 12-year-old boy tragically perished after being hit by three cars in Duluth, Georgia. Reports indicate the boy was crossing a roadway when he was initially struck. However, police have said none of the drivers will likely be charged for the incident.*

GARDEN CITY, GA. – A school bus hit and killed a motorcyclist in Garden City, Georgia, according to an online news story published by wtoc.com. The motorcyclist’s family wants answers about how this happened and what the school district is going to do to prevent another tragedy like this from happening again.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wsbtv.com, Cobb County, Georgia, has agreed to pay a man’s claim associated with a crash in which he hit an open manhole. The man’s vehicle then crashed into a wall, causing the man injury and damage to the wall.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – An online news story from wsbtv.com reports that a driver crashed into a hearse during a funeral procession in Gwinnett County, Georgia, causing the hearse to roll several times after impact. Police discovered the driver was under the influence of drugs at the time, and he has been charged with a number of crimes.* 

DAWSON COUNTY, GA. – A man has been charged in connection with a single-vehicle wreck that injured a woman and three children in Dawson County, Georgia, according to a news story reported online by dawsonnews.com. Two of the children were airlifted from the scene of the crash with severe injuries.*

LAKE PARK, GA. – According to an online news report from valdostadailytimes.com, the press foreman of The Valdosta Daily Times was killed in a possible welding accident at his home in Lake Park, Georgia. His wife and neighbor were injured in the accident, the cause of which has not been officially determined.* 

TROUP COUNTY, GA. – A 44-year-old man was killed in a vehicle wreck in Troup County, Georgia, according to a news story reported online by wrbl.com. The driver of the other vehicle involved reportedly missed a stop sign at Highway 109.* 

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report from insurancejournal.com, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has expressed concerns about the possibility for collisions between drones and aircraft in the United States. Lawmakers are working on regulations that would prevent these types of accidents from occurring.*  

UNITED STATES – As reported online in a news story from wtoc.com, automaker Mazda is recalling more than 14,000 vehicles due to potential issues with the vehicles’ transmissions. It is not yet clear when the recall will officially begin. Mazda has not reported any crashes or injuries associated with the issue.* 

HARMONY, NC. – A single-vehicle wreck left one person dead and two others injured in Harmony, North Carolina, according to a news story reported online by statesville.com. North Carolina Highway Patrol has not yet determined the cause of the wreck. One of the victims has been identified.*

MCPHERSON COUNTY, KS. – Three teenagers and one adult were injured in a vehicle crash on an interstate in McPherson County, Kansas, according to an online news story reported by mcphersonsentinel.com. One of the teen passengers, a 13-year-old girl, was seriously injured in the accident.* 

ASHEBORO, NC. – According to an online news story published by courier-tribune.com, an SUV and a motorcycle collided on U.S. Highway 64 in Asheboro, North Carolina. Both vehicles overturned in the accident, and both drivers suffered serious injuries. One of the drivers was cited for the wreck.* 

CALHOUN COUNTY, SC. – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for a vehicle involved in a pedestrian hit-and-run collision in Calhoun County, South Carolina, according to an online news report from wistv.com. The pedestrian was seriously injured in the crash, and the vehicle fled the scene. Troopers are asking the public for help in making an arrest.* 

UNITED STATES – An article published online by ncnewspress.com reports that data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows faulty tires cause more deadly vehicle accidents every year than cell phones. We think about cell phone use and distracted driving as one of the largest causes of accidents, but poor tires outnumber distracted driving.* 

GENEVA – According to an online news story reported by ncnewsonline.com, 40 countries have adopted mandatory emergency braking systems for new vehicles, while the United States and China opted out. Japan will be taking the lead on the initiative, implementing auto braking requirements on all new vehicles as early as next year.* 

INDIANA – According to an online news report posted to wndu.com, Indiana lawmakers are looking at a Georgia law in drafting hands-free legislation for their state. Georgia has seen success with its Hands-Free law, and Indiana has noticed. Lawmakers are now working on passing an anti-distracted driving bill with similar language.* 

CHARLESTON, SC. – A nonprofit group has been tracking near-accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians and bicycles, according to an online news report posted by live5news.com. The group, called Charleston Moves, has been working with the Charleston Police Department to log these close-call accidents in order to improve safety at certain areas of the city.* 

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story reported by foxcarolina.com, a drunk driver caused a three-vehicle wreck that killed a child in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The child was 11 years old.*  

BARNWELL COUNTY, SC. – One person was killed, and two people were injured in a head-on vehicle collision in Barnwell County, South Carolina, according to a news report posted online at wjbf.com. The deceased victim has been identified by officials.* 

NEWPORT, NC. – As reported online in a news story from wnct.com, a driver ran a red light in Newport, North Carolina and crashed into a high school student’s car. The student was attempting to turn into her school’s parking lot, when the other vehicle struck hers. One person was injured in the accident.* 

COHUTTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wrcbtv.com, a teenage girl suffered a serious head injury in a golf cart crash February 3 in Cohutta, Georgia. The girl is hospitalized and appears to be recovering, but it is not clear at this time if she will have any lasting injuries.*

AUGUSTA, GA. – An online news story from wrdw.com reports that a man was killed in a single-vehicle wreck in Augusta, Georgia. Officials have identified the victim, but they have not reported on the cause of the accident.* 

NEWBERRY, SC. – According to a news report published online by wistv.com, a 1-year-old child was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle in Newberry, South Carolina. The child was reportedly crossing a street in Newberry, when the vehicle ran into him. The driver of the vehicle will not be charged, authorities say.* 

MACCLENNY, FL. – According to a news report published online by news4jax.com, three children were injured in a single-vehicle crash in MacClenny, Florida. The driver was 15 years old and reportedly lost control of the vehicle while traveling on Islamorada Drive. None of the occupants of the vehicle have been identified.* 

HIALEAH, FL. – According to a news story reported online by wsvn.com, a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a tanker truck in Hialeah, Florida. Little information about the collision has yet been released, and the victim has not been identified. It appears the incident turned into a pileup crash on the Palmetto Expressway.* 

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – Two children were tragically killed and three others were injured February 3 in a vehicle crash in Clayton County, Georgia, according to an online news report from ajc.com. The children's grandfather was also killed in the crash, and a woman was seriously injured. The cause of the accident is still not known.*

AUSTIN, TX. – In the midst of a national electric scooter craze, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working on a report regarding the health risks of the vehicles, according to an online article from cdapress.com. The report data has been gathered from the City of Austin, Texas, where about 14,000 e-scooters are in commission on the streets.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at 11alive.com a multi-vehicle accident blocked traffic in Cobb County, Georgia. Little information has been reported about the wreck at this time.*

DALTON, GA. – According to a news story reported online by suwaneedemocrat.com, the city council in Dalton, Georgia, delayed voting on a golf cart ordinance in the wake of an accident that caused serious injuries to a teenage girl. The council was poised to allow personal transportation vehicles on streets in a local subdivision, but council members have put off a vote until they learn more about the accident.*

NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FL. – According to an online news story published by wsvn.com, a bicyclist was seriously injured in a vehicle crash in Northwest Miami-Dade, Florida. The victim has not been identified at this time. Reports initially indicated it was a hit-and-run collision, but now it appears the driver stayed at the scene.* 

DENVER, CO. – A Colorado man spent 25 day in the hospital after being involved in a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 40 near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, according to an online news report by steamboatpilot.com. The crash happened shortly before Christmas, and the man spent hours freezing in his wrecked vehicle before someone found him.* 

SEATTLE, WA. – According to a news report posted online at kval.com, a jury in Seattle, Washington, awarded $123 million to the plaintiffs in a duck boat crash case stemming back to 2015. About 40 people were involved in the lawsuit against two entities that owned and operated the duck boat that crashed.*

MIAMI, FL. – As reported online in a news story from flarecord.com, a Florida judge ruled that carmaker Ford is not unreasonably prejudiced by a lack of vehicle evidence in a car crash case. The case dates back to 2015, and the vehicle was destroyed shortly after the wreck.* 

GENEVA COUNTY, AL. – An online news story from dothaneagle.com reports that a man was killed after crashing his vehicle into a tree in Geneva County, Alabama. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash. The victim has been identified.* 

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL. – According to a news story reported online by mypanhandle.com, a pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Panama City Beach, Florida. The pedestrian is from Missouri, and the driver is from Alabama. Both have been identified by authorities.* 

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC. – A motorcyclist was killed in a vehicle collision in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, according to a news story reported online by wach.com. The victim has not yet been identified by officials. It appears the accident was caused by a failure to yield on the part of the other driver.* 

CALHOUN COUNTY, SC. – A head-on vehicle crash killed two people in Calhoun County, South Carolina, according to a news report posted online by wistv.com. The collision also left one additional person with injuries. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash.* 

CALHOUN COUNTY, SC. – An online news story from thestate.com reports that one person is dead and two others are seriously injured following a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 21 in South Carolina. The crash occurred when one of the vehicles traveled over the centerline of the road and struck the other head-on.* 

HERNANDO COUNTY, FL- The tbreporter.com writes that a man died in a collision on State Road 589. The wrong way crash killed 39-year-old Mr. McKenzie of Spring Hill.*

ATLANTA, GA. – An online news story from 11alive.com reports that a man was struck by two vehicles and killed February 3 after running out of gas on an interstate in Atlanta, Georgia. The man has not been identified, nor have the drivers of the other two vehicles.*

TEMPE, AZ. – The family of a woman who was killed in 2018 by a self-driving Uber vehicle is planning to sue the City of Tempe, Arizona, according to a news report published online at ktar.com. The woman was walking her bicycle across a road in Tempe, when the Uber vehicle struck and killed her.*

MORGAN COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news report published at whnt.com, a man was killed in a boating accident in Morgan County, Alabama. The man has not been identified, and no information about the circumstances of the boat accident have been reported at this time.*

BRADENTON, FL. – A driver caused a fatal vehicle collision while fleeing the scene of a prior accident in Bradenton, Florida, according to an online news story reported by abcactionnews.com. An 18-year-old girl was killed in the crash, and several additional people, including three other teenagers, were injured.*

HUEYTOWN, AL. – According to an online news story posted at al.com, a woman was killed February 3 in a single-car crash in Hueytown, Alabama. The woman’s car ran off the road and struck a tree, which caused a power outage in the area. The woman has not been identified by officials.* 

MOBILE COUNTY, AL. – A woman died after crashing her car into a tree in Mobile County, Alabama, according to an online news report published at al.com. The woman has been identified, but Alabama State Troopers do not yet know the cause of the collision.* 

COCKE COUNTY, TN. – A three-vehicle collision in Cocke County, Tennessee, killed one person and injured six on February 3, according to an online news report from citizentribune.com. The crash occurred when a driver failed to stop at a stop sign.* 

NASHVILLE, TN. – According to an online news report published at newschannel5.com, a driver has been charged with vehicular homicide after a February 3 wrong-way crash in Nashville, Tennessee. The crash killed two people and injured another person.* 

MIAMI, FL. – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car accident that occurred February 3 in Miami, Florida, according to a news story reported online by miami.cbslocal.com. Two vehicles were involved in the crash, and a fire ignited after the collision. The cause of the accident has not been determined.* 

SILVER SPRINGS, FL. – An online news story from wctv.com reports that a four-vehicle wreck on February 1 killed a child in Silver Springs, Florida. No identifying information about the child has been reported at this time. Five other people, including other children, were injured in the accident.* 

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story reported by gaffneyledger.com, a woman was killed, and an infant was injured February 1 in a tractor-trailer crash in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Three other people were also injured in the collision.*

NEPTUNE BEACH, FL. – As reported online in a news story from news4jax.com, a five-vehicle collision February 1 in Neptune Beach, Florida, left three people with serious injuries. The crash occurred in a chain-reaction style, starting with two vehicles colliding in front of a restaurant.*

SUMTER COUNTY, SC. – A pedestrian died from her injuries after a February 2 vehicle collision in Sumter County, South Carolina, according to a news story reported online by theitem.com. Officials have released the identity of the pedestrian, but the driver of the vehicle has not been identified. It is not clear if the driver will be charged.* 

LIMESTONE COUNTY, AL. – As reported online in a news story from waff.com, an RV hit a pedestrian on Highway 31 in Limestone County, Alabama. The pedestrian, who has not been identified, died as a result of the accident. Authorities are still investigating.*

NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, FL. – A vehicle broke in half during a fatal crash in Northeast Miami-Dade, Florida, according to a news story published online by wsvn.com. The circumstances of the crash, which involved two vehicles, are not entirely clear. One driver was killed, and the other was injured.* 

ENGLAND – The British rapper Cadet was killed in a vehicle accident in England, according to an online news report from wsbradio.com. The rapper was riding in a taxi and died when the taxi was involved in a collision with another other. He was reportedly on his way to a performance in the West Midlands area of England.* 

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – An online news story from cbs46.com reports that a pedestrian was killed in a vehicle crash in Clayton County, Georgia. Few details about the accident have been reported at this time. Neither the victim nor the driver of the vehicle has been identified.* 

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story published at onlineathens.com, a person stole a car that had an infant inside and then abandoned the vehicle in a Georgia parking lot. Police are still trying to piece together the events surrounding the incident and are searching for suspects.* 

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to a news report posted online by wokv.com, a 35-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Jacksonville, Florida. The man was walking in the shoulder of a roadway, when a vehicle struck him and fled the scene. Police have located the vehicle involved but not the driver.*

GILMER COUNTY, GA. – A rollover vehicle accident shut down Georgia Highway 382 in Gilmore County, Georgia according to an online news story reported by gilmer.fetchyournews.com. Few details about the accident have been reported at this time.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wsbtv.com, a vehicle crash on Interstate 285 in Atlanta, Georgia, killed one person and injured two others. The victims have not been identified at this time, and it is not clear how the crash occurred.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – As reported online in a news story published to wsbtv.com, charges are pending against a driver who crashed his car into a MARTA bus in Atlanta, Georgia. The driver has not been identified at this time. Five people were injured in the accident, including four passengers on the bus.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news story posted to atlanta.eater.com, a car crashed into a coffee shop in Atlanta, Georgia. It is not clear if anyone was injured in the wreck. The shop was damaged but is still open at this time.* 

ORLANDO, FL. – A Florida police officer was hit by a drunk driver after leaving a DUI patrol briefing, according to an online news story posted to wsbradio.com. A truck crashed into the officer’s police vehicle February 1 in Orlando, Florida. The officer was injured in the crash, and the driver of the truck has been charged.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news report posted to wtoc.com, a converted school bus overturned on a street in Savannah, Georgia, on February 4. The bus was being used as an RV camper and crashed in the middle of Bay Street. The driver of the bus was arrested, and a passenger fled the scene.*

FULTON COUNTY, GA. – A suspect who was stopped by police in Fulton County, Georgia, on February 4 left the scene and ran over a police officer in the process, according to an online news story published to northwestgeorgianews.com. The officer, who has not been identified, appears to be in stable condition.* 

FLOYD COUNTY, GA. – A woman was killed, and five people were injured February 3 in a vehicle crash in Floyd County, Georgia, according to an online news report posted to northwestgeorgianews.com. Two of the injured people were children, one of whom sustained serious injuries.* 

PULASKI, TN. – According to an online news story published at wsmv.com, one person was killed in a tractor-trailer collision in Pulaski, Tennessee. The victim has not been identified, and little information has been released about the nature of the collision. It appears the crash was a single-vehicle collision.* 

DECATUR, GA. – An online news story from cbs46.com reports that four students were injured February 4 in a school bus crash in Decatur, Georgia. The students have not been identified but appear to attend Columbia High School. The school bus driver was cited in connection with the wreck.*

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA. – As reported online by wtoc.com, a pickup truck rear-ended a logging truck February 4 in Chatham County, Georgia. The driver of the pickup was seriously injured, and officials have not yet released his or her name.*

ATLANTA, GA. – Two vehicle crashes on February 2 caused traffic issues throughout Atlanta, Georgia, according to an online news story reported by cbs46.com. Little information has been released regarding either accident. It is not known at this time whether anyone was injured in either wreck.*

DUPLIN COUNTY, TN. – According to an online news report published by witn.com, a tractor-trailer crashed into a home in Duplin County, Tennessee. The crash happened right after the rig collided with a van that cut out in front of it on North Carolina Highway 41. Numerous people were injured.* 

Multi-vehicle accidents in Georgia are those involving two or more vehicles. While technically any accident that involves more than one vehicle is a multi-vehicle accident, the term is usually reserved for Georgia wrecks with three or more vehicles. These are also sometimes referred to as pileups.

WILMINGTON, NC. – According to an online news story reported by newsobserver.com, a police officer who was involved in a January vehicle accident in Wilmington, North Carolina, was distracted before the accident occurred. The officer ran into the back of another vehicle, and reports now indicate he was looking at the computer in his vehicle at the time.

Chain-reaction collisions can occur for multiple reasons in Georgia. The term “chain-reaction crash” refers to an accident that begins with one collision and leads to several others because of the nature and force of the impact.

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news story from wsav.com, a vehicle wreck in Savannah, Georgia, left one person dead and one seriously injured. It appears only one vehicle was involved.*

CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS, GA. – A man was killed in a propane tank explosion in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, according to a news report published online at ajc.com. The 83-year-old man was a well-known member of the community, and many people are grieving, including the first responders who came to the scene that night.*

DULUTH, GA. – An online news story by gwinnettdailypost.com reports that a driver has been criminally charged for a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident that occurred in Duluth, Georgia. The driver has been identified, but police are having difficulty identifying the victim of the crash.* 

GAINESVILLE, FL. – A family has filed a lawsuit in connection with a child’s death caused by a four-vehicle wreck on Interstate 75 in Gainesville, Florida, according to an online story published at avoyellestoday.com. The family tragically lost a 14-year-old boy in the crash who was on his way to a church trip to Disney World. He was one of five children killed in the wreck.*

FAIRBURN, GA. – An online news story from wsbradio.com reports that a Georgia police officer suffered a fractured spine after being run over by a suspect. The incident occurred near a hotel in Fairburn, Georgia, and the suspect has been identified by authorities.* 

UNITED STATES – An online article from rd.com discusses some common dangers and distractions that most people have probably engaged in while driving their vehicles. These are activities you should avoid when you’re behind the wheel.*

DECATUR COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by walb.com, a pedestrian was struck and killed in a traffic collision in Decatur County, Georgia. The cause of the accident is not clear at this time. Officials have released the name of the victim to the media.* 

MILLEDGEVILLE, GA. – As reported online in a news story from 13wmaz.com, a spotlight is on pedestrian and bicyclist safety on the Georgia College campus after the February 4 death of a student. Some students believe the crosswalks on the campus could use more safety measures.* 

SUMMERVILLE, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wdef.com, two school buses were involved in vehicle collisions on the same day in Georgia and Tennessee. It is not clear if anyone was injured in either crash, and no one involved in the crashes has been identified at this time.* 

MONTGOMERY, AL. – Two lawmakers in Alabama have proposed anti-distracted driving bills for consideration, according to an online news story published at wsfa.com. The bills would operate much like the Hands-Free Georgia Act that went into effect in Georgia last summer. They would prohibit drivers from holding their cell phones while driving.

SAVANNAH, GA. – An online article posted to connectsavannah.com discusses how the media reports that come out after Georgia pedestrian accidents often impliedly place blame on the victims of these accidents. And this is not an issue isolated to Georgia; It happens with pedestrian and bicyclist accidents all over the country.

SUMTER COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted online at wgxa.tv, a semi-truck crashed into a tree February 5 in Sumter County, Georgia. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash. The driver of the semi-truck was injured and taken to a local hospital.* 

EAST POINT, GA. – According to an online news report from ajc.com, officials have identified the man killed after being hit by two vehicles and dragged down a road in East Point, Georgia. Both drivers left the scene, and police have located one driver but are still looking for the second.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – A vehicle struck and killed a man who was walking on the interstate in Atlanta, Georgia, according to an online news report from fox5atlanta.com. The driver stayed at the scene, and the victim has been identified.*

NASHVILLE, TN - Mypanhandle.com writes that a man from Okaloosa County has died in an accident. The victim was identified as Mr. Hernandez age 26. According to the news story, Hernandez was struck by a tour van after falling off of the vehicle’s running board.*

AUTAUGA COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news story from wsfa.com, five people were injured in a multi-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 31 in Autauga County, Alabama. The victims’ current medical conditions are not known, and few details about the crash have been released at this time.* 

EVANS COUNTY, GA. – At least one person was killed in a single-vehicle wreck in Evans County, Georgia, according to an online news report from wtoc.com. Little information about the accident is know at this time.*

PASCO COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published at wfla.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a vehicle crash in Pasco County, Florida. Charges are pending against the driver of the vehicle, as preliminary investigation indicates the driver failed to yield to the motorcyclist.* 

According to the Association for Safe International Road Travels, close to 2.35 million people suffer injuries in vehicle accidents every year. Though many car accident injuries are readily apparent, some injuries might not be immediately visible.*

BLUFFTON, SC. – As reported online in a news story from islandpacket.com, a chain-reaction vehicle wreck on February 5 resulted in injuries in Bluffton, South Carolina. It appears at this time that one person was injured. The cause of the accident, which started with a rear-end crash, has still not been determined.*

YORK COUNTY, SC. – Officials have identified the man killed February 5 in a school bus collision on South Carolina Highway 49, according to an online news story reported by wbtv.com. The crash occurred when a pickup truck attempted to pass a school bus and crashed into an oncoming vehicle in York County, South Carolina.

HORRY COUNTY, SC. – As reported online by wmbfnews.com, on February 5, authorities reported a serious vehicle wreck in Horry County, South Carolina. The accident happened on South Carolina Highway 544, but little information about the circumstances of the crash has been reported at this time.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story published at cbs46.com, a driver was killed after crashing into a tree in Cobb County, Georgia. The driver has not been identified at this time, and the cause of the accident has not yet been determined.* 

PINE KNOT, KY. – A man was struck by four vehicles on a Kentucky highway the night of February 3, according to an online news story published at ihoneida.com. The man, who died at the scene, has been identified by officials. It does not appear any of the drivers will be charged for the accident.*

PULASKI, TN. – As reported in an online news story at columbiadailyherald.com, a semi-truck crash shut down a highway in Pulaski, Tennessee. One person died in the collision, and officials have not yet identified this person. The cause of the accident has not been reported.* 

GLYNN COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at firstcoastnews.com, a drunk driver killed a pedestrian then caused a vehicle crash in Glynn County, Georgia. Police believe the driver left the scene of the pedestrian accident then crashed her vehicle sometime later that evening. The pedestrian was a 15-year-old boy.* 

CATOOSA COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from timesfreepress.com, a four-vehicle wreck shut down Interstate 75 North February 5 in Catoosa County, Georgia. Little information about the wreck has been reported to the media at this time. The cause of the crash has not been determined.* 

AUGUSTA, GA. – As published in an online news story from wrdw.com, multiple injuries were reported from a vehicle collision that took place in Augusta, Georgia. Few details about the accident have been released to the public at this time.*  

LEON COUNTY, FL. – A Georgia driver ran over a pedestrian in Leon County, Florida, according to an online news report published at tallahassee.com. The circumstances of the collision are not entirely clear, but it appears the pedestrian might have run into the path of the driver’s vehicle.* 

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. – A driver hit two pedestrians who were walking on a sidewalk in Pinellas County, Florida, according to a news story reported online by wfla.com. One of the pedestrians died at the scene, and the other was injured. It is not yet clear whether the driver will be charged.* 

CUTHBERT, GA. – According to a news story published online at wrbl.com, a Georgia family is still searching for the driver involved in a fatal July 2018 hit-and-run collision. The driver hit and killed a 42-year-old man on Highway 82 in Cuthbert, Georgia.* 

COLUMBUS, GA. – According to a news report published online at wtvm.com, a driver has been arrested after leaving the scene of a pedestrian collision in Columbus, Georgia. The pedestrian is hospitalized with serious injuries, and the driver is facing multiple criminal charges.*

LAGRANGE, GA. – Two people were killed and a third person was seriously injured in a head-on car crash in LaGrange, Georgia, according to an online news story posted to lagrangenews.com. The driver who caused the crash told authorities that he had fallen asleep at the wheel.* 

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – According to an online news story reported at sun-sentinel.com, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is weighing its options for to e-scooters. The city has allowed e-scooters for a period of time, and the City Commission is about to decide whether to continue allowing them or to ban them.*

TITUSVILLE, FL. – According to a news report published online at wftv.com, a vehicle rear-ended a school bus in Titusville, Florida. Reports have provided limited information about the accident at this time. It is not yet clear how many students were on the bus or whether anyone was injured in the crash.*

HORRY COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted at wmbfnews.com, a vehicle rolled onto its roof after a collision in Horry County, South Carolina. Authorities have not provided the full details of the accident at this time. At least one person was injured in the crash.* 

YORK COUNTY, SC. – A school bus was involved in a fatal vehicle crash in York County, South Carolina, according to an online news story posted at wsoctv.com. No one involved in the Tracking accident has been identified.*

WAKE COUNTY, NC. – An online news story from cbs17.com reports that a motorcyclist was injured in a vehicle collision in Wake County, North Carolina. The motorcyclist and the other driver have not been identified at this time, but authorities reported that the driver of the other vehicle has been charged.* 

LARCHMONT, NY. – An e-cigarette battery exploded in the pocket of a New York man, according to an online news story published at abc13.com. The incident occurred in January and caused serious burn injuries to the man’s leg.*

SINGAPORE – According to an online news story published at straitstimes.com, officials in Singapore have identified an e-scooter as the source of an apartment fire that injured three people. About 100 people total had to be evacuated from the apartment building during the fire.* 

MIAMI, FL. – According to an online news story posted at nbcmiami.com, a South Florida man’s cell phone exploded in his hand. The phone was a Samsung Galaxy S5, which is not subject to an active recall by the phone manufacturer.*

FLORIDA – A recent cell phone explosion that injured a Florida man was not an isolated incident, according to an online news story posted at ibtimes.com. Several other customers have reported issues with their Samsung phones overheating or catching on fire.* 

CHINA – According to an online story posted to gaadiwaadi.com, an electric scooter recently exploded on a roadway in China. A video of the incident shows the vehicle spontaneously catching on fire and immediately burning to the point of destruction.*

ATHENS COUNTY, OH. – According to an online news report published at athensmessenger.com, two people were injured January 27 in a single-vehicle crash in Athens, County, Ohio. Both victims have been identified, but authorities have not yet determined the cause of the accident.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report from wsbradio.com, Georgia drivers have been reporting water in their gas tanks after filling up at gas stations in the metro area of Atlanta, Georgia. Water in the gas tank can be a big problem that can end up costing vehicle owners a lot of money to fix.* 

ATHENS, GA. – A driver has been charged with multiple crimes after hitting two parked cars and leaving the scene in Athens, Georgia, according to an online news report published at onlineathens.com. The driver has not been identified at this time. It does not appear that anyone was injured in the collisions.* 

HUNSTVILLE, AL. – An online news story from waaytv.com reports that one person was killed and another was injured February 4 in a vehicle crash in Huntsville, Alabama. The name of the deceased victim has been released, while the name of the injured victim has not. The cause of the collision is still unknown.* 

WINTER PARK, FL. – According to an online news story reported at ledger-enquirer.com, a construction worker was killed February 4 in an accident at a Florida worksite. The accident occurred at the site of a large highway construction project near Winter Park, Florida. The details of the accident have not been reported in full at this time.* 

BROOKHAVEN, GA. – According to a news story reported online at patch.com, the City of Brookhaven, Georgia, is encouraging residents to sign up for an alert app that will update them about emergencies in the area. Officials want residents to have the alerts after a series of traffic accidents have left streets gridlocked.* 

TAMPA, FL. – According to an online news story reported by wfla.com, a Florida man who was injured in a January Lyft accident says the Lyft driver was uninsured. The man is now suffering from a back injury with medical bills mounting.*

BIRMINGHAM, AL. – As reported online in a news story from enewscourier.com, an ambulance carrying a patient on February 4 crashed into two vehicles in Birmingham, Alabama. The crash injured four people, none of whom has been identified by officials at this time.* 

PALM BAY, FL. – Injuries were reported from a vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Palm Bay, Florida, according to a news story reported online by floridatoday.com. Little information has been reported about the crash at this time. None of the people involved in the wreck have been identified.* 

WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story posted at wdef.com, four teenagers were injured February 3 in a golf cart collision in Whitfield County, Georgia. It is not clear at this time how the accident happened. One of the teens sustained serious injuries.* 

OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL. – A man was struck by a semi-truck after his vehicle broke down on U.S. Highway 192 in Florida, according to an online news report posted to aroundosceola.com. The man, who was fatally injured in the accident, has been identified by Florida officials.* 

TOCCOA, GA. – A paraprofessional with Toccoa, Georgia, schools was killed in a car accident, according to an online news story reported by foxcarolina.com. The principal of Big A Elementary School released a statement after the accident confirming that the woman had worked for the school for two decades.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – Officials have released the name of a man who was killed while trying to refuel his car on Interstate 285 in Atlanta, Georgia, according to an online news story reported by ajc.com. The man had run out of fuel on the interstate, and two vehicles hit him while he was trying to put more gas in his car.* 

CLEARWATER, FL. – A motorcycle crashed into a car in Clearwater, Florida, according to an online news story published at tbreporter.com. The motorcyclist was reportedly speeding and ran into a car that was trying to make a left-hand turn on U.S. Highway 19.* 

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at orlandosentinel.com, a truck hit and killed a man in Seminole County, Florida. The circumstances of the crash are not completely clear, but reports state the man was walking a tricycle across an intersection when the truck ran into him.* 

WALTON COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story published at wtvy.com, a police chase ended in a vehicle crash in Walton County, Florida. The chase started in Crestview, Florida, and ended with a crash in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, according to police reports.* 

UNITED STATES – According to an online news story posted to talkbusiness.net, a safety organization is pushing for new safety features to be required on all U.S. semi-trucks. Road Safe America has completed an analysis of fatal traffic accidents involving semi-trucks and concluded that the number of deaths is increasing.

COLUMBUS, GA. – An online news story from wrbl.com reports that one person was killed January 31 after a car crashed into a city truck in Columbus, Georgia. The truck was performing lawn service on a residential street, when the car crashed into it from behind.* 

SOUTH CAROLINA – The state of South Carolina is looking to crack down on distracted driving, according to an online news report published at live5news.com. The State House is currently considering a proposed law that would prohibit use of cell phones while driving on South Carolina roads.* 

CAYCE, SC. – As reported online in a news story from TheState.com, new technology has been installed on a set of Amtrak tracks in the wake of a deadly train crash that occurred in 2018 in Cayce, South Carolina. The technology could have prevented the crash in 2018, officials say.

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report published at wsbtv.com, a report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) describes additional information about a plane crash that occurred in December 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. The crash killed four people who were in the plane.* 

DAWSON COUNTY, GA. – Five people were injured in a single-vehicle wreck in Dawson County, Georgia, according to a news story reported online at dawsonnews.com. Georgia State Patrol Troopers are in the process of investigating the cause of the wreck at this time.* 

UNITED STATES – As reported online in a news story from forbes.com, pedestrian fatalities have been rising in the United States. In the timeframe between 2008 and 2017, more than 49,000 pedestrians died in traffic crashes in the country. While cities are trying to become more walkable, more people choosing to walk are being killed.

BARTOW COUNTY, GA. – A Georgia woman has been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with a 2018 single-car wreck that killed a young man, according to an online news story reported by ajc.com. The woman was arrested on January 25 and booked into jail in Bartow County, Georgia.* 

GAINESVILLE, GA. – A three-vehicle head-on crash left one person dead and two others injured January 30 in Gainesville, Georgia, according to a news story reported online at gainesvilletimes.com. All parties involved in the wreck have been identified by officials, and charges are pending against one of the drivers.* 

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – Two people were injured January 31 in a large apartment complex fire in Sandy Springs, Georgia, according to a news story reported online by 11alive.com. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire, which ended up spreading to six units in the complex.* 

TUSCALOOSA, AL. – According to an online news story published at wbrc.com, two people were killed January 29 in a semi-truck collision in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The victims have not been identified, and little information about the circumstances of the crash has been reported at this time.* 

MONROE COUNTY, GA. – A school bus carrying high school and middle school students was involved in a vehicle accident January 31 in Monroe County, Georgia, according to an online news report published online at 13wmaz.com. School district officials say about 30 students went to the hospital.* 

ONSLOW COUNTY, NC. – According to an online news story reported by witn.com, an 82-year-old driver is facing criminal charges in connection with a January 29 fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Onslow County, North Carolina. The driver turned into the path of the motorcycle, leaving the motorcyclist with fatal injuries.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – As reported online in a story published to indexjournal.com, the campaign “A Breathalyzer in Every Bar” encouraged safe driving practices during Super Bowl LIII, which was played in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 3. Super Bowl weekend is a popular time for drinking, and Atlanta patrons would have the opportunity to make sure they’re not over the limit before hitting the road.

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at covnews.com, a crash report suggests that the deputy who crashed into the side of a gas station in Monroe, Georgia, might have been asleep. The deputy told responding officers that he had swerved to try to avoid hitting two dogs in the road.* 

GEORGIA – According to an online news story reported at wgauradio.com, the Georgia State Patrol is investigating two fatal crashes that occurred in the finals days of January in Northeast Georgia. One was a head-on collision that resulted in one fatality, and the other was a three-vehicle collision that also resulted in one fatality.* 

LEXINGTON, SC. – A 23-year-old woman died January 29 in a vehicle accident in Lexington, South Carolina, according to an online news report posted at wach.com. Three other people were injured in the wreck, which occurred on August Road.* 

HICKORY, NC. – A single-vehicle accident January 30 in Hickory, North Carolina, left one person dead and another injured, according to an online news report published at hickoryrecord.com. Few details about the crash have been reported at this time, and the victims’ names have not been released.* 

LEXINGTON, SC. – According to an online news report posted at wltx.com, one person was killed, and three people were injured January 29 in a head-on vehicle collision in Lexington, South Carolina. The deceased victim has been identified by officials, but the names of the other injured persons have not yet been released.*

MONROE COUNTY, TN. – As reported online in a news story from newschannel5.com, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred in Monroe County, Tennessee. Sparse information about the incident has been currently reported, and the victim has not been identified.*  

LITTLE FALLS, MN. – A Georgia trucker was injured January 30 in a weather-related semi-truck accident in Little Falls, Minnesota, according to an online news report published at brainerddispatch.com. The accident occurred initially due to wind and was worsened by ice and snow.*

GEORGIA – A proposed bill in the Georgia State House would require lower car insurance rates to be offered to young members of the military, according to an online story reported by allongeorgia.com. The bill would allow military members who are between the ages of 18 and 24 to receive rates comparable to older drivers.

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report from fox5atlanta.com, a car crashed into a Georgia State Patrol vehicle January 31 in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The cause of the accident is not yet known. One person was reportedly injured in the crash, but the Trooper inside the patrol vehicle was thankfully not injured.* 

COLUMBUS, GA. – A man died January 31 after crashing his vehicle into a city work truck in Columbus, Georgia, according to a news story reported online from ledger-enquirer.com. It is not clear at this time why the man crashed into the truck. Officials have released the man’s name and cause of death.* 

MONTGOMERY, AL. – An online news story from wsfa.com reports that one person was killed January 30 in a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Montgomery, Alabama. Little information has been reported about the crash at this time. The victim has not been identified, and it is not clear if anyone else was injured.* 

LAFAYETTE, AL. – According to an online news report posted to thelafayettesun.com, an ambulance crashed into a car January 28 in LaFayette, Alabama. The ambulance was transporting a person to a hospital and crashed at an intersection in downtown LaFayette. The cause of the crash has not been reported.* 

MONTGOMERY, AL. – An online news story from wsfa.com reports that a man was killed January 30 in a collision with a semi-truck in Montgomery, Alabama. The victim has been identified, but authorities have not yet released a cause for the collision.* 

TUSCALOOSA, AL. – According to an online news report published at al.com, a tractor-trailer collision on January 29 left two people dead in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. From preliminary investigation, it appears a vehicle failed to yield to the tractor-trailer at an intersection. The victims have not been identified at this time.*  

UNION CITY, TN. – As reported online in a news story from wbir.com, an 18-year-old driver was killed January 30 in a head-on vehicle crash in Union City, Tennessee. The victim has been identified, as have the other three people involved in the crash.* 

WAYNE COUNTY, TN. – According to an online news report posted to wsmv.com, a driver was killed and a passenger injured January 30 in a vehicle crash after fleeing officers in Wayne County, Tennessee. The circumstances of the accident are not entirely clear at this time, but officials have identified both victims.* 

CHATTANOOGA, TN. – As reported online in a news story from chattanoogan.com, a pedestrian was struck and killed January 30 in a vehicle collision in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Both the pedestrian and the driver of the vehicle have been identified. The cause of the crash has yet to be determined.* 

GAINESVILLE, FL. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened an investigation into a fatal church van crash that occurred in Gainesville, Florida, according to an online news story reported at dailycaller.com. The crash happened almost a month ago, but NTSB was not able to investigate due to the government shutdown.* 

INVERNESS, FL. – According to an online news story reported at chronicleonline.com, a teenage driver is in critical condition following a vehicle wreck in Inverness, Florida. It appears only the teen’s vehicle was involved, and the driver was ejected from the vehicle during the collision.* 

BURKE COUNTY, GA. – A in Burke County, Georgia, worker was killed in a vehicle crash on January 30, according to an online news report published at augustachronicle.com. The cause of the collision is not yet known, but the worker has been identified by officials.* 

NEWNAN, GA. – Three people were ejected from a vehicle during a February 5 single-car wreck in Newnan, Georgia, according to an online news report published to times-herald.com. Two of the victims are teenagers. Authorities believe from preliminary investigation that speeding contributed to the crash.*

MACON, GA. – As reported online by a news story from wgxa.tv, a vehicle ran off the road and overturned in Macon, Georgia, on January 29. Little information about the incident has been reported at this time, and it is not clear if anyone was injured in the accident.* 

ORANGE COUNTY, FL. – An online news story from orlandosentinel.com reports that a bicyclist was killed January 29 in a vehicle collision in Orange County, Florida. Two motor vehicles were involved in the crash, in addition to the bicycle. The drivers of the vehicles have been identified, while the bicyclist has not.* 

CLINTON, TN. – An online news story published at wjhl.com reports that a Tennessee Department of Transportation worker was injured January 29 in a collision with a tractor-trailer. The collision occurred on Interstate 75 in Clinton, Tennessee, and cleanup affected traffic in the area for around five hours.* 

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at augustachronicle.com, a Georgia pedestrian was hit by a Richmond County Sheriff’s deputy on January 30. The pedestrian was cited in connection with the accident, and he is recovering from his injuries after being admitted to the hospital.* 

MONTGOMERY, AL. – One person was killed, and two were injured January 30 in a vehicle crash in Montgomery, Alabama, according to an online news report published at wsfa.com. One of the victims has been identified, but the other two have not. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.* 

WILKES COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published at wrdw.com, a young Georgia sheriff’s deputy was killed January 29 in a vehicle accident in Wilkes County, Georgia. It appears from preliminary investigation that the deputy ran a stop sign and collided with another vehicle on Georgia Highway 47.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – Rumors regarding the pedestrian bridge over Northside Drive in Atlanta, Georgia, have been confirmed, according to an online news story from ajc.com. The bridge will be closed to the public during the Super Bowl because of security concerns.* 

BLAIRSVILLE, GA. – According to an online news report published at 11alive.com, investigation of a Georgia plane crash is in limbo as investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) return to work. The NTSB investigators were furloughed during the government shutdown and were not working on new or existing cases.* 

VALDOSTA, GA. – An online news story from unionrecorder.com reports that three separate vehicle accidents occurred on January 29 on the same road in Valdosta, Georgia. The accidents all happened within an hour at a section of North Valdosta Road that is currently under construction.* 

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report posted to foxnews.com, numerous Tesla drivers have been observed in the U.S. asleep behind the wheel of their vehicles while operating in Autopilot mode. The semi-autonomous feature might be luring people into a false sense of security about how well a Tesla vehicle can drive itself.* 

SAVANNAH, GA. – As reported online in a news story from wtoc.com, police in Savannah, Georgia, are issuing safety reminders following a string of pedestrian and bicyclist crashes in the city. Three such crashes occurred in just two days in January this year.* 

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news story reported at usatoday.com, a railroad company has agreed to settle a lawsuit regarding a 2014 train crash on a movie set in Georgia. The family of the victim won a jury trial in 2017, and the settlement signals the end of the rail company’s appeal.* 

SOUTH FULTON, GA. – According to an online news report published at fox5atlanta.com, a man riding a scooter was killed January 29 in a hit-and-run crash in South Fulton, Georgia. Little information is currently available about the accident, but the victim’s family members are speaking out, hoping the missing driver will come forward.* 

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story published at wjcl.com, CSX Transportation has settled a Georgia train crash case with the family of a film crew member. The crew member was killed in 2014 while on set for a movie near Jesup, Georgia.* 

ORLANDO, FL. – Trial began January 29 in a Georgia woman’s case against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc., according to an online news report posted to blog.cvn.com. The woman alleges that she was injured at a Walt Disney World restaurant and suffers from a nerve disorder because of the injury.* 

WILKES COUNTY, GA. – A 19-year-old deputy with the Glascock County Sheriff’s Office was killed January 29 in a vehicle crash in Wilkes County, Georgia, according to an online news story reported at augustchronicle.com. The crash involved the deputy’s patrol vehicle and a second vehicle.*

COLUMBIA, SC. – A distracted driving bill is moving through the South Carolina State House, according to an online news story published at live5news.com. The bill was pre-filed in the state legislature and recently passed a subcommittee in the House General Assembly.* 

BURKE COUNTY, GA. – A county employee was killed January 30 in a vehicle collision in Burke County, Georgia, according to an online news story reported at wrdw.com. The employee worked for the Burke County Road and Bridges Department and was involved in a wreck on a local highway.* 

IRWIN COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wgxa.tv, a tractor-trailer crashed on Georgia Highway 32 in Irwin County on January 29. Officials had to shut down traffic on a portion of the highway due to a fire that ignited after the collision. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.* 

INDIAN LAND, SC. – Three people were killed, and three more were injured January 27 in a single-vehicle crash that occurred near the border between South Carolina and North Carolina, according to an online news story reported at cbs17.com. The three people who lost their lives in the crash have been identified by officials.*

GRADY COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published at timesenterprise.com, an 8-year-old boy was killed January 27 in an utility task vehicle accident in Grady County, Georgia. The boy was riding the UTV alone and was not wearing a safety belt.*

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – According to an online news story at straight.com, a dump truck crashed into a bicyclist January 27 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The bicyclist has not been identified, and he reportedly died at the scene of the crash.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online story reported at globenewswire.com, Georgia is in the top five in the United States for fatal large truck crashes. The non-profit organization Road Safe America, of Atlanta, Georgia, recently analyzed large truck accident data for all U.S. states from 2009 to 2017 and found that these crashes are increasing around the country.*

THOMASVILLE, GA. – One person was killed, and another person was injured January 29 in a vehicle wreck in Thomasville, Georgia, according to an online news story reported at wctv.com. The cause of the crash is still unclear, and officials have not released the name of either victim at this time.*

NASHVILLE, TN. – According to an online news story reported at wsmv.com, a pedestrian was struck by a transit bus January 28 in Nashville, Tennessee. It is not clear how the accident happened. The pedestrian was injured and taken to a hospital for treatment.*  

MOUNT PLEASANT, TN. – A husband and wife were killed January 27 in a vehicle collision with a Tennessee Highway Patrol officer, according to an online news report published at newschannel5.com. The couple reportedly pulled into the path of the officer on a residential street in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee.* 

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. – A vehicle hit and killed a woman January 27 on Alabama Highway 280 in Jefferson County, Alabama, according to an online news report posted at wvtm13.com. The victim has been identified, but the name of driver who hit her has not been released by officials.*

LIMESTONE COUNTY, AL. – An online news story from waaytv.com reports that a single-vehicle crash January 27 in Limestone County, Alabama, left one person dead and another injured. Few details about the accident have been reported at this time. Neither person has been identified.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wtoc.com, a pedestrian was hospitalized January 28 after being hit by a vehicle in Savannah, Georgia. The pedestrian’s name has not been released, and he is reportedly in critical condition. It is not clear at this time if the driver will be held at fault.* 

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. – As reported online by a news story from patch.com, a pedestrian was killed January 25 in a vehicle collision in Pinellas County, Florida. The sheriff’s office says the pedestrian, who was from the United Kingdom, was not walking inside a crosswalk at the time of the accident. His name has not been released.* 

CATOOSA COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story published at chattanoogan.com, a man died January 29 in a single-vehicle wreck in Catoosa County, Georgia. The cause of the accident, which occurred on Interstate 75, is still being investigated. Officials have released that name of the victim.* 

MIAMI, FL. – An online news story from cbslocal.com reports that one person was killed and two people were injured January 28 in a vehicle wreck in Miami, Florida. Little information has been reported about the wreck at this time. None of the victims has been identified.* 

GEORGIA – Law enforcement officers in Georgia see the state’s Hands-Free law working, according to an online news report posted at wrdw.com. Other states are taking notice, too, with Alabama and South Carolina introducing bills that mirror Georgia’s ban on handheld electronic devices while driving.*

AUGUSTA, GA. – Augusta, Georgia, is one of the most dangerous metropolitan areas in the country, according the results of a study reported online at wjbf.com. In a study recently performed by Smart Growth America, the area of Augusta-Richmond County was ranked No. 20 in the most dangerous areas for pedestrians.*

ALPHARETTA, GA. – Police in Alpharetta, Georgia, are looking for witnesses to a January 28 hit-and-run pedestrian crash, according to an online news story reported at ajc.com. Officers have apprehended the driver, but they are still trying to gather more information about the events of the collision.* 

USA- Businessinsurance.com writes that drug addiction in the United States has reached epidemic levels. Deadly overdoses are becoming shockingly common, even in the workplace.*

GEORGIA – As reported online by a news story from 13wmaz.com, motorcyclists are more vulnerable to injury during traffic collisions in the state of Georgia. Drivers on Georgia’s roadways can follow a few tips to help share the road with motorcyclists and prevent deadly accidents.* 

GRADY COUNTY, GA. – An RTV accident January 27 in Grady County, Georgia, claimed the life of a young boy, according to an online news report published by wctv.com. The accident occurred at a private residence, where the 8-year-old child who was riding the vehicle lost control and crashed.*

ATLANTA, GA. – As the Super Bowl draws closer, reporters are urging drivers to pay attention to planned road closures and to avoid downtown Atlanta, Georgia, if they can, according to a news report from wsbradio.com. The big game is coming to Atlanta on February 3, and it is already causing some disruption for city residents and visitors.*

ALBANY, GA. – Residents of Albany, Georgia, are urging drivers to slow down after three vehicles collided at a city intersection on January 28, according to a news story online at walb.com. The wreck caused injuries to three people, and some neighbors in the area say they are seeing too many accidents caused by people speeding and not paying attention.* 

WILSON, NC. – A passenger was killed and a driver injured in a single-car wreck that occurred January 28 in Wilson, North Carolina, according to an online news story reported at wilsontimes.com. The deceased victim has not been identified, and the cause of the accident has not yet been determined.* 

DICKSON, TN. – As reported online in a news story from fox17.com, two people were killed in a head-on crash January 19 in Dickson County, Tennessee. The two victims have been identified, but the cause of the accident has yet to be determined. A 13-year-old child was also injured in the wreck.* 

GEORGIA – An online article from econotimes.com discusses helmet laws in Georgia and the ways helmet use can affect a person’s motorcycle accident claim in the state. Not wearing a helmet can potentially prevent a person from receiving compensation.*

ATLANTA, GA. – The Atlanta Fire Department is gearing up for an influx of Super Bowl attendees, according to an online news report from fox5atlanta.com. Super Bowl LIII will be played in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 3, and the city is preparing for fans to start arriving.* 

DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC. – Two men were injured in a garbage truck collision January 25 in Davidson County, North Carolina, according to an online news story reported by myfox8.com. The two men have been identified, and both have been cited in connection with the wreck.*

GEORGIA – As reported online by a news story from 13wmaz.com, motorcyclists are more vulnerable to injury during traffic collisions in the state of Georgia. Drivers on Georgia’s roadways can follow a few tips to help share the road with motorcyclists and prevent deadly accidents.

MENTONE, AL. – According to an online news story published to gadsdentimes.com, a 29-year-old driver was killed January 23 in a single-vehicle wreck in Mentone, Alabama. The cause of the crash is not clear at this time, but the victim has been identified by officials.* 

LAGRANGE, GA. – According to an online news story published at lagrangenews.com, a tanker truck hauling gasoline overturned on a road in LaGrange, Georgia, on January 29. After the collision, the truck spilled gasoline onto the roadway, which caused the road to be closed for numerous hours.* 

ST. FLORIAN, AL. – As reported in an online news story from enewscourier.com, an Alabama teenager has been indicted in connection with a 2018 triple-fatality vehicle crash that occurred in St. Florian, Alabama. The crash killed three teenage boys and seriously injured a teenage girl.* 

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC. – A woman was killed January 24 in a single-car accident in Kershaw County, South Carolina, according to an online news story published at wach.com. The victim has been identified, but the cause of the accident has not yet been determined. Authorities are still investigating the crash.*

EUTAWVILLE, SC. – According to an online news report published at thetandd.com, a two-vehicle accident on January 27 left five people injured in Eutawville, South Carolina. Details about the accident itself have not yet been reported, but authorities have provided some information about the victims. One of the injured victims was a child.*

ALBANY, GA. – Three people were injured January 28 in a multi-vehicle wreck in Albany, Georgia, according to a news story published online at walb.com. Three vehicles were involved in the collision, and all three drivers suffered injuries. One of the drivers was cited in connection with the wreck.*