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ST. CLOUD, FL – According to an online news report at autorevolution.com, a domestic incident turned into a deadly accident involving multiple vehicles.*
PAULDING COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a road construction worker was killed by a hit and run driver on a Paulding County highway.*
MADISON COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, a car is pushed under a school bus in northeastern Georgia.*
BARROW COUNTY, GA — According to an online news report at 11alive.com, investigators state that twelve students and one adult were taken to area hospitals.*
LaGRANGE, GA – According to an online report at wrbl.com, LaGrange police are noting that the Georgia Hands Free law is working to reduce accidents and injuries*
JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to an online report published at navytimes.com, a sailor has died from a motorcycle accident in Jacksonville, Florida. The young member of the U.S. Navy was injured in the accident in February and died from his injuries about a week after the collision.*
ESTERO, FL. – According to a news report posted online at fox4now.com, a head-on crash killed two people in Estero, Florida. The victims have been identified by officials, and Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the collision to determine its cause. No potential factors leading to the crash were reported.*
PRINCE GEORGE, VA. – According to an online news story reported by nbc12.com, a charter bus crashed in Prince George, Virginia, killing two people. The bus driver has reportedly been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the collision. A total of 57 people were on the bus when it crashed.*
LEE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at fox4now.com, a fatal collision on a Lee County, Florida, roadway has highlighted the need for a planned road project. The collision was head-on in nature and resulted in the deaths of both of the drivers. The cause of the accident is still not known.*
PANAMA CITY, FL. – According to an online news story reported by mypanhandle.com, Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are still looking for a hit-and-run driver involved in an accident in Panama City, Florida. The driver ran into and killed a man who was riding on a scooter, and Troopers believe they have identified the type of vehicle involved.*
SARASOTA, FL. – According to an online news report from bradenton.com, a bicyclist died from injuries sustained in a collision with a vehicle in Sarasota, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol indicates that the victim was riding on a bicycle when a vehicle struck him, causing him to suffer critical injuries. The victim has been identified by officials.*
LAKELAND, FL. – According to an online news story published at abcactionnews.com, a child was airlifted to a hospital after a traffic accident that occurred in Lakeland, Florida. A vehicle reportedly hit the child near an intersection, causing the child serious injuries. The cause of the collision is not known.*
ESTERO, FL. – According to an online news story reported by wftv.com, two people were killed, and a third person was seriously injured in a vehicle crash that took place in Estero, Florida. No information has yet been reported about the cause of the accident, but officials have identified all of the victims of the accident.*
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. – According to an online news story reported by chronicleonline.com, two people were killed in a plane crash in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The two people were a man and a woman, and they reportedly suffered fatal injuries when a plane crashed during an attempted landing at an airport. The plane had departed from Florida.*
CHRISTMAS, FL. – According to an online news report posted by clickorlando.com, two men were killed in a vehicle collision in Christmas, Florida. The victims and a third man were standing outside of a car that had previously crashed, when a van hit them. The third man was seriously injured in the crash.*
SAN DIEGO, CA – According to online news reports at onelineathens.com and ajc.com, a Woodstock, Georgia man died in a scooter accident in San Diego, California*
SUMTER COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wgxa.tv, on Monday evening, emergency personnel from Sumter County, Georgia responded to an accident where a car went off the roadway and then slammed into a fence, grain silo and then a shed.*
PAWLEY’S ISLAND, SC – According to an online news report at wmbfnews.com, fire departments across the Grand Stand and the State of North Carolina are banding together for a Midway Fire Rescue firefighter who was injured in a motorcycle accident.*
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – According to an online news report at foxcarolina.com, the father of a twenty year old male motorcyclist who was killed creates House Bill 3788 to hold drivers accountable for causing injuries and death.*
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – According to an online news report at wsoctv.com, a two vehicle accident involving an impaired driver caused five individuals to be sent to the hospital on the morning of Tuesday, March 19, 2019.*
PALATKA, FL – According to an online news report from palatkadailynews.com, a person has died in a trucking accident that occurred on Tuesday, Mach 19, 2019.*
COBB COUNTY, GA. – Officials in Cobb County, Georgia, are considering making improvements to an intersection in Wheeler, Georgia, following a pedestrian crash, according to an online news story from northwestgeorgianews.com. The intersection has already been the subject of a traffic study, and officials seem to be in agreement that changes need to be made.*
ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news article published at ajc.com, a man is suing Bird for injuries he sustained in a scooter accident in Atlanta, Georgia. The man’s lawsuit claims that the brakes on the scooter were faulty, and Bird knew its scooters had braking issues.*
UNITED STATES – According to an online news story published at katv.com, the United States Department of Justice is looking into development of the Boeing 737 MAX 8. The aircraft was involved in two high-profile crashes that investigators recently concluded were similar in nature.*
GEORGIA – In a recent ruling, the Georgia Supreme Court has clarified the duty of insurance companies to settle car accident cases, according to an article posted online at natlawreview.com. The case before the Court stemmed from a revoked settlement offer by an injured party.*
AUGUSTA, GA. – According to an online news story posted at wcyb.com, a Tennessee teacher is recovering from burn injuries at a burn unit in Georgia. No information about the accident was included in the WCYB report. The teacher’s friends and family have started a fundraising campaign to help with expenses.*
UPSON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by cbs46.com, a vehicle hit and killed a woman who was checking her mailbox at her home in Upson County, Georgia. The victim has been identified, but no information has been released at this time regarding the driver who hit the woman.*
SAN DIEGO, CA. – According to an online news report posted at fox5sandiego.com, a man from Georgia died in a scooter crash in San Diego, California. The man was reportedly visiting California and riding an electric scooter owned by the company Bird.*
UPSON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wgxa.tv, the Georgia Department of Transportation has reported a pedestrian fatality in Upson County, Georgia. A vehicle reportedly hit and killed a person on Georgia Highway 74. Limited information is currently available about the accident.*
FAIRBURN, GA. – According to an online news report posted at fox5atlanta.com, a 15-year-old boy stole a vehicle with a child inside and later crashed the vehicle in Fairburn, Georgia. The crash occurred during a police chase, and officers learned that the child was no longer inside of the car at the time of the collision.*
MONROE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wgxa.tv, a vehicle accident slowed traffic in Monroe County, Georgia. Few details were released about the accident after it occurred. It is not clear if anyone was injured in the crash, and no one involved has been identified.*
CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story published by fox8.com, police in Clayton County, Georgia, are asking for help from the public in identifying the victim of a traffic accident. The accident occurred earlier in March, and officers so far have not been able to identify a young man killed in the collision.*
DADE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at newschannel.com, three people were killed in a head-on vehicle collision that occurred in Dade County, Georgia. Two other people were injured in the collision. Officials have identified the victims of the accident and are still investigating.*
BIBB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story posted at wgxa.com, a traffic accident was reported on Highway 19 in Bibb County, Georgia. The crash occurred during the morning commute, and little information was released immediately following the accident.*
DANIEL ISLAND, SC. – According to a news report published online at counton2.com, four people were injured in a vehicle crash on Daniel Island, South Carolina. Two of the injured persons were juveniles, according to police.*
YORK COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report from wsoctv.com, a motorcycle crash killed one person and injured another person in York County, South Carolina. Officials have released the name of the person who died in the accident, but the other name has been withheld. The nature of the collision is not clear at this time.*
LAURENS COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at 41nbc.com, two people are dead, and one person is seriously injured after a police chase crash in Laurens County, Georgia. A vehicle was reportedly being pursued by a sheriff’s deputy and crashed after the deputy attempted to perform a PIT maneuver.*
ASHEVILLE, NC. – An online story from citizen-times.com discusses the number of pedestrian accidents happening in Asheville, North Carolina and how they seem to be occurring too often. Police want drivers and pedestrians to pay attention to traffic laws and watch where they are going at all times.*
CHATTANOOGA, TN. – According to an online news report from newschannel9.com, residents in a town in Tennessee are looking for answers about asbestos contamination in the area where they live. The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed that a mill yard in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is contaminated with asbestos.*
ASHEBORO, NC. – According to an online news story reported by courier-tribune.com, a pedestrian was hit and killed in a crash in Asheboro, North Carolina. The driver involved in the crash did not stay at the scene. Officials have identified the victim, and their investigation into the hit-and-run accident is ongoing.*
RALEIGH, NC. – According to a news story reported online by milbankmonitor.com, one person is dead and two are injured after a construction accident in Raleigh, North Carolina. The accident took place on a site near a mall in Raleigh. The victims have not been identified at this time.*
YORK COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report from heraldonline.com, a motorcyclist was killed in an accident that took place in York County, South Carolina. Another person was also injured in the accident. South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the accident, and Troopers have released limited information.*
UPSON COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wgxa.tv, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic accident in Upson County, Georgia. The pedestrian was reportedly hit by a vehicle on a highway in the county. Limited information about the accident is currently available, and authorities are investigating.*
MACON, GA. – According to an online news report posted by 41nbc.com, a man and woman tragically died after a single-vehicle accident in Macon, Georgia. The vehicle somehow ran off the roadway and crashed. The cause of the accident was not included in the news report, and authorities with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office are still investigating.*
MIAMI, FL. – According to an online news story reported by wsbradio.com, a car hit and killed a woman hanging out of a car window in Miami, Florida. The driver did not stop after the collision, and the woman ended up falling out of the car. Authorities are searching for the missing driver involved in the accident.*
CHATHAM COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story posted by wjcl.com, a traffic accident closed part of a road in Chatham, Georgia. Few details about the crash were included in the WJCL report. It is not clear how the crash happened or whether anyone was injured.
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story published at wcjb.com, a single-car wreck killed one person and injured two other people in Alachua County, Florida. The accident occurred on U.S. Highway 441 and caused traffic to be diverted off of the highway for several hours. Investigation is ongoing.*
GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report from wyff4.com, a vehicle crash caused a traffic gridlock in Greenville County, South Carolina. The accident occurred at the start of the morning rush hour on Interstate 85 and resulted in major delays. No information about the accident itself was reported in the news story.*
CHARLESTON, SC. – According to an online news story published by counton2.com, a bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Charleston, South Carolina. Authorities were able to track down the missing driver and make an arrest, according to the news report. The victim’s name was not released.*
AMELIA ISLAND, FL. – According to an online news story reported by firstcoastnews.com, a motorcyclist was killed, and a passenger was injured in a vehicle wreck on Amelia Island, Florida. The motorcycle collided with a car that was attempting to turn left, according to authorities investigating the case.*
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported by winknews.com, a three-vehicle accident left a motorcyclist dead in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The circumstances of the accident were not reported, and the victim was not identified in the news story.*
UNITED STATES – According to a news story published online at indiablooms.com, a new scientific study indicates that e-cigarettes are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular issues, including coronary artery disease and heart attacks. The results of the study were recently presented at the 68th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology.*
MURRELLS INLET, SC. – A South Carolina man has filed a lawsuit related to injuries he sustained during an e-cigarette battery explosion, according to an online news report from myrtlebeachonline.com. The man was reportedly burned during the explosion and continues to require medical care for his injuries.*
UNITED STATES – A new report from AAA shows that the majority of Americans do not trust self-driving cars, according to an online news story from baltimore.cbslocal.com. Nearly two-thirds of participants in the study indicated that they had negative perceptions of autonomous vehicles.*
CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at ajc.com, a car hit and killed a woman in Clayton County, Georgia. Few details about the accident have been reported by authorities at this time, and the pedestrian has not been identified. The accident investigation is ongoing.*
AMELIA ISLAND, FL. – According to a news report posted online at actionnewsjax.com, one person was killed in a motorcycle accident on Amelia Island, Florida. The news report states that a car turned into the path of the motorcycle. The Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating but has released information about the victims.*
LAURENS COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wgxa.tv, a deputy PIT maneuver led to a fatal vehicle crash in Laurens County, Georgia. The sheriff’s deputy had been pursuing a vehicle prior to the incident because the driver failed to stop at a checkpoint. No names have been released at this time.*
UNITED STATES – The Governors Highway Safety Association recently released a report indicating that pedestrian traffic deaths in the United States are increasing, and according to an online article from sierraclub.org, the GHSA said one of the reasons for that increase might be SUVs.*
PORT RICHEY, FL. – According to an online news report from fox13news.com, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Port Richey, Florida. The pedestrian has been identified by officials investigating the case, but little information about the circumstances of the accident has been released at this time.*
DESTIN, FL. – According to an online news report published at weartv.com, a man was killed in a balcony accident at a Florida condominium complex. Officials have identified the victim but have not completed their investigation into the incident. The news report states preliminary information indicates the incident did not occur due to any foul play.*
ST. CLOUD, FL. – According to online news reports posted at wftv.com and nydailynews.com, a man purposefully hit his girlfriend’s car and set off a fatal chain-reaction collision in St. Cloud, Florida. The incident started with a dispute between the couple and ended with one person dead and seven people injured.*
COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to online news stories published at fox5atlanta.com and 11alive.com, firefighters acted quickly to save a pinned driver after a serious two-car wreck in Cobb County, Georgia. It is unclear how the accident took place, but firefighters reported only minor injuries to one person.*
SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news report published by wtoc.com, a 70-year-old pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision in Savannah, Georgia. The victim has been identified, and the Savannah Police Department has not completed its investigation of the accident.*
Lee County, GA, Residents Pushing for Traffic Lights After Wrecks on Highway 82
ALBANY, GA. – Residents of Lee County, Georgia, are pushing for more traffic lights after several recent vehicle accidents have occurred on Highway 82 in the county, according to an online news story from walb.com. Officials agree more signals are needed, but they would like members of the public to understand that it is up to the Georgia Department of Transportation to make those changes.*
PENSACOLA, FL – According to an online news report at wkrg.com, the Florida Highway Patrol is currently conducting an investigation of an accident that seriously injured a ten year old boy.*
MARION COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported by ocala.com, a woman was killed in a rear-end crash in Marion County, Florida. The woman had been riding on a three-wheeled motorcycle and was thrown from the bike during the impact. Officials have identified the victim and the other persons involved.*
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report from news4jax.com, a man was struck by a pickup truck in St. Johns County, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol reports that the man ran into the roadway in front of the truck. Officials have released the identity of the victim and the driver of the truck.*
BALL GROUND, GA – According to a local news report from cbs46.com, a lane of Georgia Highway 369 was blocked in Cherokee County following a tractor trailer accident.*
PUTNAM COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported by jacksonville.com, a head-on crash that took place in Putnam County, Florida, killed three people and injured a fourth person. The cause of the accident is still unknown, according to the news report. The victims have been identified.*
FAIRBURN, GA – According to an online news report at fox5atlanta.com, two people are injured following an accident involving a dump truck.*
HEPHZIBAH, Georgia – According to an online news report at wjbf.com, a medical examiner is called to the scene of a deadly accident where a bobcat or tractor ran over the victim.*
COLUMBUS, Georgia – Per an online news report at wtvm.com, a crash happened at Airport Thruway, resulting in closures to the road, thereby blocking traffic. The wreck led two people to be injured in the accident.*
COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to 11alive.com, all of the lanes of Interstate 75S near Delk Road were shut down to clear an accident scene.*
ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, a man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while walking in the northeastern part of Atlanta.*
PERRY, GA – According to online news reports from wgxa.com and 13wmaz.com, the Peach County Sheriff’s captain was seriously hurt in a car crash that occurred in Houston.*
ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at valleytimes-news.com, three individuals, including two children, had to be airlifted to area hospitals following a crash on Georgia Highway 18 close to Adams Road.*
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – According to an online news report from wsbradio.com, a tractor-trailer crashed through a concrete barrier on an interstate in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After crashing through the wall, the rig fell into a roadway below. The driver of the tractor-trailer is reportedly in critical condition.*
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported by tbreporter.com, a vehicle hit and killed a 94-year-old man who was riding a mobility scooter in Pasco County, Florida. The man was attempting to cross a roadway, when the vehicle ran into him. Florida Highway Patrol says charges are pending.*
LANCASTER COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story posted at heraldonline.com, a logging truck crashed on Highway 5 in Lancaster County, South Carolina. The crash caused logs to spill onto the roadway. The Herald reports that two vehicles were involved, and officials stated that the accident resulted in injuries.*
ORANGE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published by wftv.com, a vehicle hit three men who were standing on a roadway in Orange County, Florida, killing two of the men and injuring the third. The men had reportedly crashed into a tree off of the road and were standing outside their car when the fatal collision took place.*
ATLANTA, GA. – The nonprofit group Road Safe America, of Atlanta, Georgia, is urging drivers to use extra caution during Spring Break traveling, according to an online news story reported by daytondailynews.com. This traveling period is known for increased vehicle accidents, including increased large truck accidents.*
LEE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published at news-press.com, Lee County, Florida, has seen 28 fatal traffic accidents so far in 2019. The rate of fatalities makes it seem like the county is going to surpass its 2018 total for deadly traffic accidents.*
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story posted by tbreporter.com, a wrong-way crash in Pinellas County, Florida, left one person dead and two others injured. One of the injured drivers was an off-duty sheriff’s deputy. The news story indicates that authorities believe impairment might have been a factor in the accident.*
CLARENDON COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online by wistv.com, a four-vehicle crash killed a man in Clarendon County, South Carolina. The crash involved a chain-reaction incident on Interstate 95. The county coroner’s office reportedly stated that the victim was going to turn 35 years old the day after the accident.*
Multiple Crashes of Boeing 737 Max Aircraft Leads to Grounding of the Planes Worldwide, Including the United States
UNITED STATES – According to cnn.com, airline companies around the world, including the United States following an executive order issued by President Trump, are calling for the grounding of Boeing 737 Max aircraft following two fatal crashes involving Ethiopian Airlines and Lion Air.*
NEW YORK CITY, NY – According to an online report from northwestgeorgianews.com, in an age where airline safety is paramount, the newest of Boeing’s fleet has resulted in the death of three hundred forty six people, which is seriously affecting the company’s reputation.*
ROME, GA – According to mdjonline.com, two people from Rome, Georgia where hurt in an accident on Georgia Highway 101 in the pre-dawn hours.*
UNITED STATES – According to an online report from npr.org, Honda recalled over one million Acuras and Hondas in the U.S. that are equipped with faulty airbag inflators. These inflators, if an airbag deploys, can explode and cause projectiles of sharp metal to strike a driver and their passengers.
UNITED STATES – According to autobodynews.com, if self-driving cars get hacked, chaos would soon follow.
UNITES STATES – According to an online report from interestingengineering.com, per a report from AAA, most Americans fear getting into a self-driving vehicle.
TAMPA, FL – According to an online news report at wfla.com, a motorcyclist died after an accident closed part of United States Route 92 in Tampa, Florida.*
Macon, GA – According to an online news report at WGXA.TV, a 79 year old man was tragically killed in a two-vehicle accident on Hartley Bridge Road located in Macon, Georgia.*
Henry County, GA – according to an online news report from wsbtv.com, a man from Henry County, Georgia told news reporters that the towing company that picked up his daughter’s car after a rear end accident ended up costing him over $1,000.*
Houston County, GA – according to an online news report at wgxa.com, a person was injured in a Houston County accident on Georgia Highway 41.*
Trenton, Georgia – according to wdef.com, three people succumbed to their injuries in a fatal car accident that occurred on Sand Mountain.*
Hejere, Ethiopia – according to an online news report from wsbradio.com, the French Air Agency is sharing a photo of the data recorder for the accident that recently occurred involving Ethiopia Airlines.*
MACON, GA. – According to an online news report posted at 41nbc.com, a man was killed in a two-vehicle collision in Macon, Georgia. The victim was one of the vehicle drivers involved in the crash. Both drivers have been identified by authorities.*
LAKE SUMTER, FL. – According to an online news story published at villages-news.com, a pedestrian accident occurred outside of a restaurant in Lake Sumter, Florida. The current condition of the pedestrian is not known, and the news report did not contain identifying information about the pedestrian or the driver.*
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story posted by weartv.com, a vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Officials have released identifying information about both the victim and the driver of the vehicle. The circumstances leading to the accident were not reported.*
HOLMES COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at chipleypaper.com, investigators have located a driver involved in a pedestrian hit-and-run collision in Holmes County, Florida. The pedestrian is in critical condition due to her crash injuries, according to the news report.*
HOLMES COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at mypanhandle.com, a pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Holmes County, Florida. Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol located the missing driver using information found on a mirror and other debris left at the scene.*
ANNISTON, AL. – According to an online news story reported at wvtm13.com, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Anniston, Alabama. The pedestrian did not survive, according to the news report. Officials have identified both the driver and the victim, but they have not yet determined the cause of the collision.*
GEORGIA – The Georgia Supreme Court has issued a ruling in favor of an insurance company in a bad faith settlement negotiations case, according to an online news report from jdsupra.com. The Court reinstated a summary judgment order from the trial court that found the insurance company was not negligent in failing to settle within policy limits on a car accident claim.
MOBILE, AL. – According to an online news story reported by wkrg.com, a vehicle hit a construction worker on a roadway in Mobile, Alabama. WKRG reports that the worker was sadly killed in the collision. Alabama authorities are still investigating the incident, and limited information has been reported at this time.*
Data Analyzing One Million Teens Demonstrates How they Learn to Drive; Number One Caused of Teenage Deaths is Traffic Accidents
United States – according to an online report at uab.edu, University of Alabama at Birmingham researched have found that the typical learning curve process may not be a helpful way to depict how newly licensed teens minimize their risk of getting into an accident.
Atlanta, GA – according to an online news report at ajc.com,some American airline companies are being affected by President Trump’s recent emergency order grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 aircraft in the United States.
United States – according to an online article at famuanonline.com, electronic cigarettes, also known as vapes, vape pens, hookahs and e-cigarettes, are causing alarm due to safety issues in the United States as they become increasingly more popular.
United States – According to an online news report from technology.inquirier.net, a man is seriously injured after a vape pen explodes in his face.
United States –According to an online news report at usa.inquirier.net, a man from St. Petersburg, Florida succumbed to his injuries after the vape pen he was using exploded in his face, launching projectiles that lodged into his cranium.
New York City, NY – According to an online news report at newsinfo.inquirer.net, a United States senator is seeking to get to the bottom of the recent e-cigarette explosions that have been occurring across the country. In so doing, he is seeking to have the federal government recall e-cigarette batteries and devices that have been exploding and catching fire, causing injuries to unsuspecting users.
Hinesville, GA – according to an online news report from wtoc.com, a person was taken to an area hospital after a semi-truck flipped over near Highways 84 and 196 in Hinesville, Georgia.*
Honda Recalls Acura and Honda Vehicles Due to Defective Airbag Inflators Manufactured by Takata
United States – according to an online news report at gpbnews.com, the major car brand Honda is recalling over one million Acuras and Hondas in the U.S. with defective air bag inflators manufactured by Takata.*
Dade County, GA – according to wvtm13com, police in Dade County, Georgia are currently conducting an investigation of a head on accident that caused three people from Alabama to succumb to their injuries.*
Clayton County, GA - According to an online news report at ajc.com, a pickup truck struck a pedestrian on a main road in Clayton County.*
Columbus, GA – according to an online news report at wtvm.com, an accident occurred at the Airport Thruway, leading to road closures. The accident caused two individuals to sustain injuries.*
Atkinson County, GA – according to an online news report at walb.com, a one vehicle fatal crash caused the death of a woman and four others to be ejected from her vehicle.*
Lee County, GA – according to walb.com, a serious accident in Lee County injures three people.*
Police Identify Two Men who Died After Wrong Way Driver Accident Caused by a Police Chase
Henry County, GA – according to ajc.com, the local police have identified two individuals who died on Tuesday, March 11, 2019 morning accident involving a wrong way driver who collided with a truck during a police pursuit.*
POINCIANA, FL. – According to an online news report posted at fox35orlando.com, three people were tragically killed in a vehicle crash in Poinciana, Florida. The accident reportedly started with a vehicle driving away from a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy who was about to pull the vehicle over for speeding.*
Dade County, GA – according to a news report from wdef.com, the Georgia State Patrol has made a positive identification of the two vehicle head on collision that occurred in Dade County.*
Lee County, GA – according to a news report from walb.com, following an accident that resulted in the injury of a woman, those who work with her now have fears about the dangers associated with Georgia Highway 82.*
President Donald Trump Issues an Emergency Order to Ground all Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 Airplanes following Ethiopian Airlines Plane Crash
United States - according to a news story from local10.com, President Donald Trump issued an emergency order to ground all Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 aircraft following the Ethiopian Airlines Plane crash.*
Titusville, FL – according to jerseyshoreonline.com, a Manahawkin, New Jersey man perished following a car accident in Titusville, Florida.*
Woodstock, GA – according to dallasnews.com, a nineteen year old woman will not be going to jail, as she is being placed on probation for an accident that left three pedestrians dead, including a three month year old infant.*
Two Individuals Sustain Injuries in Head On Collision on Brownsville Road in Powder Springs
Powder Springs, GA – according to mdjonline.com, two people were injured in a head on collision on Brownville Road located close to Power Springs, Georgia.*
Clayton County, GA - According to ajc.com, a pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck. The pedestrian died as a result of their injuries. The accident occurred on a main Clayton County highway.*
The Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) Under Scrutiny for Allowing Boeing 737 Max Jets to Operate
Washington, DC – according to katv.com, the FAA is being criticized for allowing Boeing 737 Max jets to take to the skies following the Ethiopian Airlines accident that occurred this past weekend.*
Loved Ones will Come Together to Honor an Army Soldier who Died in a Vehicular Crash, According to his Obituary
Bryan County, GA – according to armytimes.com, a soldier on leave from being stationed in South Korea, died in an accident in Bryan County, Georgia.*
United States – according to truckinginfo.com, legislation that was reintroduced requiring underride guards on large 18-wheelers is being met with opposition by the America Trucking Association (ATA) and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA).
Poinciana, FL – According to wfla.com, three have died in a serious accident in Poinciana, Florida.*
Titusville, FL – According to jerseyshoreonline.com, a Manahawkin, New Jersey man perished following a car accident in Titusville, Florida.*
President Donald Trump Issues an Emergency Order to Ground all Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 Airplanes following Ethiopian Airlines Plane Crash
United States - according to a news story from local10.com, President Donald Trump issued an emergency order to ground all Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 aircraft following the Ethiopian Airlines Plane crash.
UNITED STATES – Airlines around the world are grounding a certain Boeing plane after multiple crashes have occurred, according to an online news story reported by cnn.com. Airlines in the United States are still flying the plane, as the Federal Aviation Administration has said it has not found a reason to order grounding of the plane.
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published by floridatoday.com, a man was killed in a two-vehicle accident that took place in Okeechobee County, Florida. Officials have identified the victim, and authorities are still in the process of investigating the collision.*
ORLANDO, FL. – According to a news story reported online by foxnews.com, the mother of an 11-year-old boy is suing Universal Studios Florida for injuries her son sustained on a theme park ride. The incident happened in late January 2019, and the boy reportedly required surgery to address multiple broken bones.*
MIAMI, FL. – According to an online news report from wfla.com, a school bus nearly crashed into a house in Miami, Florida. The cause of the accident has not been determined at this time, and few details were reported by WFLA. The news report indicates that none of the students on board the bus was injured.*
BRANDON, FL. – According to a news report published online by wfla.com, a mother and father ran over their son in the parking lot of a restaurant in Brandon, Florida. The parents reportedly believed the boy was in the car prior to the crash, and WFLA reports the child died of his injuries after being transported to a local hospital.*
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL. – According to a news story published online at sun-sentinel.com, a 19-year-old woman died, and four people were hospitalized after a car crash in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The driver of one of the vehicles is facing charges in connection with the crash, according to the Sun Sentinel.*
Jasper County, SC – According to islandpacket.com, a couple from Jasper is dead and another individual sustained serious injuries after a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler crashed into each other.*
Waterloo, IL – according to bnd.com, three individuals, including a child, were extracted from the wrecked fuselage of a small plane that crashed in northeast Waterloo, Illinois.*
Police Identify Two Men who Died After Wrong Way Driver Accident Caused by a Police Chase
Henry County, GA – according to ajc.com, the local police have identified two individuals who died in a morning accident involving a wrong way driver who collided with a truck during a police pursuit.*
Lee County, GA – according to walb.com, a serious accident in Lee County injures three people.*
The Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) Under Scrutiny for Allowing Boeing 737 Max Jets to Operate
Washington, DC – according to katv.com, the FAA is being criticized for allowing Boeing 737 Max jets to take to the skies following the Ethiopian Airlines accident that occurred this past weekend.
Clarksville, TN – according to wsmv.com, police are continuing to search for any and all witnesses of a serious accident that occurred during the nighttime hours.*
Loved Ones will Come Together to Honor an Army Soldier who Died in a Vehicular Crash, According to his Obituary
Bryan County, GA – according to armytimes.com, a soldier on leave from being stationed in South Korea, died in an accident in Bryan County, Georgia.*
United States – According to truckinginfo.com, legislation that was reintroduced requiring underride guards on large 18-wheelers is being met with opposition by the America Trucking Association (ATA) and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA).
Trenton, Georgia – according to wdef.com, three people have died in a deadly accident that happened on Sand Mountain.*
Clayton County, GA - According to ajc.com, a pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck. The pedestrian died as a result of their injuries. The accident occurred on a main Clayton County highway.*
United States – according to apr.org, Honda is recalling over one million Acura and Honda vehicles in the U.S. due to air bag inflators that if activated, have a risk of explosion and the release of sharp pieces of metal at drivers and passengers of whom the airbags are meant to protect.
Dade County, GA – according to newschannel9.com, a person succumbed to their injuries in a head on collision with a tractor trailer on Interstate 24 westbound.*
PINE ISLAND, FL. – According to an online news story posted by news-press.com, a vehicle hit and killed a woman who was riding a tricycle in Florida. The collision occurred on Pine Island, and limited information about the accident is currently available. Authorities have not released the name of the victim.*
A Man is Dead after being involved in an Industrial-Related Accident Behind Disney World’s Epcot Center
Bay Lake, FL – according to wftv.com, a male person has died after a fall at an industrial site behind Disney World’s theme park, Epcot Center, per the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.*
Newnan, GA – according to the times-herald.com, a Newnan, Georgia woman and two others die in head on collisions.*
Powder Springs, GA – according to mdjonline.com, two people were injured in a head on collision on Brownville Road located close to Power Springs, Georgia.*
Clarksville, TN – according to clarksvillenow.com, a fourteen year old girl was taken to the hospital via ambulance to a nearby Nashville hospital following being struck by a truck while riding a Razor scooter.*
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at theledger.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a vehicle collision in Pasco County, Florida. The crash happened on U.S. Highway 301 and involved the motorcycle and a pickup truck. Another person riding on the motorcycle was seriously injured in the accident.*
BRISTOL, FL. – According to an online news story published at fox13news.com, a baseball coach and his wife were killed in an accident while installing a scoreboard in Bristol, Florida. The news story says the high school coach was replacing a scoreboard that was damaged during Hurricane Michael, and he and his wife were electrocuted.*
DELTONA, FL. – According to an online news report published at clickorlando.com, a 15-year-old driver was killed in a vehicle collision in Deltona, Florida. The teenager was reportedly a student at Pine Ridge High School and was on his way to school when the accident occurred.*
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – According to fox46charlotte.com, people are highly unaware of the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping.*
Baldwin County, AL – according to fox10tv.com, investigators from Alabama are currently conducting an investigation of a weekend accident that occurred in south Baldwin County that left one teenager dead and four others injured (all four required hospitalization).*
MAURY COUNTY, TN. – The Tennessee Highway Patrol says Maury County, Tennessee, has seen an increase in fatal traffic crashes so far in 2019, according to an online news report from wkrn.com. Troopers said no one cause can explain the increase.
ORANGE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report from wftv.com, a van struck a pedestrian in Orange County, Florida. The victim was seriously injured in the crash and died of her injuries at a hospital, WFTV says. Florida Highway Patrol is encouraging anyone with information to contact authorities.*
Atlanta, GA – according to gpbnews.com, accidents involving vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians are steadily increasing in the United States.*
MACON, GA. – The City of Macon, Georgia, has the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in the state, according to a news report posted online at underthegeorgiasun.com. The news of Macon’s state ranking comes on the heels of a national report indicating that pedestrian road deaths are trending toward the highest number in about 30 years.
Clayton County, GA – according to wsbradio.com, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck on a major Clayton County roadway.*
West Point, GA – according to the valleytimes-news.com, a man died in a tragic Powertech factory accident.*
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted at foxcarolina.com, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The victim has been identified, and South Carolina Highway Patrol has reportedly indicated that the driver of the vehicle will not be charged.*
PINE ISLAND, FL. – According to an online news report published by news-press.com, a rear-end collision on Pine Island, Florida, killed a woman riding a tricycle. Officials have not yet identified the victim. Florida Highway Patrol has reported that the driver of the vehicle involved has been charged.*
BAY COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at mypanhandle.com,Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Bay County, Florida. The driver struck a man on a scooter and left the scene. The man’s family is hoping the driver either comes forward or is apprehended.*
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online by clickorlando.com, authorities have released new information about a fatal four-vehicle crash that took place in Seminole County, Florida. One motorcyclist died in the accident, according to news reports, and one motorcyclist suffered critical injuries.*
JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to a news report posted online at wokv.com, a man is in critical condition after a vehicle accident in Jacksonville, Florida. It appears from witness information cited in the news report that a driver caused the accident and left the scene. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.*
West Point, GA – according to the valleytimes-news.com, a man died in a tragic factory accident at Powertech.*
Cairo, GA – according to suwanneedemocrat.com, an accident on Highway 84 resulted in a motorcyclist’s death.*
Fayetteville, N.C. – According to the courier-tribune.com, a paratrooper from Fort Bragg is killed in a fatal accident.*
HENRY COUNTY, GA.– according to wsbtv.com, two are dead after wrong-way crash involving a police chase.*
McDonough, GA – According to fox5atlanta.com, two people are dead after a fiery wreck involving a police chase.*
MACON, Georgia– according to 41nbc.com, a man pedestrian from Macon died during the weekend after being hit by a vehicle.*
COBB COUNTY, GA– according to wsbtv.com, the Cobb County Department of Transportation is examining an unsafe crosswalk where two Wheeler High School students were struck over the weekend while attempting to cross the street.*
COBB COUNTY, GA – According to wsbtv.com, the Cobb County Department of Transportation is examining an unsafe crosswalk where two Wheeler High School students were struck over the weekend while attempting to cross the street.*
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story published by wftv.com, a multi-vehicle wreck killed a motorcyclist in Seminole County, Florida. Another motorcyclist who was also involved in the accident sustained serious injuries. The crash reportedly involved four vehicles in total.*
Man From Meridianville Succumbs to Injuries in Crash that Occurred in Huntsville
Huntsville, GA – according to waaytv.com, a forty one year old man from Meridianville, Georgia died in a crash on Bob Wade Lane on Friday night.*
Quacco Road Finally Cleared After an Accident Involving Multiple Vehicles, Including a Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Vehicle
Savannah, GA – According to wtoc.com, emergency personnel cleared the scene of a multi-vehicular accident on Quacco Road involving a Chatham County Sherriff’s Office Vehicle on Monday morning.*
SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wtoc.com, a 19-year-old girl was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Savannah, Georgia. The two vehicles crashed into each other and then hit the wall of a building at an intersection in Savannah. Four other people were seriously injured in the wreck.*
Several Vehicles Involved in Accident that Caused Traffic Issues Near the Downtown of Macon
Macon, GA – according to wgxa.com, several vehicles were involved in a wreck near the downtown of Macon, causing significant traffic delays.*
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted by wctv.com, one person was killed, and another was injured in a vehicle collision that occurred in Alachua County, Florida. The cause of the collision has not been officially determined. Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating.*
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at wftv.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a four-vehicle crash that took place in Seminole County, Florida. The collision reportedly involved two motorcycles and two cars, and the other motorcyclist was seriously injured in the crash.*
TYLER, TX. – According to an online news story reported by dfw.cbslocal.com, two people were killed in a head-on collision with a bus in Tyler, Texas. The bus involved was reportedly carrying students from East Texas who were coming back from a trip to Orlando, Florida. The cause of the accident is still unknown, but officials have identified the victims.*
MILLBROOK, AL. – According to an online news story reported by thewetumpkaherald.com, police in Millbrook, Alabama, are searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash. Officers are urging the driver to turn himself or herself in and are also asking for the public’s assistance in locating the driver.*
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC. – According to an online news report published by wmbfnews.com, a FedEx driver was killed in a vehicle crash that occurred in New Hanover County, North Carolina. The FedEx truck reportedly caught on fire after the crash. The driver has been identified by the North Carolina State Highway Patrolled.*
GRUNDY COUNTY, TN. – According to an online news story reported by wsmv.com, a driver has been charged after a vehicle collision involving a school bus in Grundy County, Tennessee. The female driver was reportedly arrested at the scene and charged with driving under the influence. It is unclear if any students were injured.*
Atlanta, GA – according to fox5atlanta.com, a car burst into flames after a crash in Buckhead, Georgia.*
Semi-Truck hits Bucket Truck, Ejecting Man who was Repairing a Traffic Signal
According to wsbradio.com, a dashboard camera filmed a semi-truck that knocked over a man who was in a bucket as he was repairing a traffic light over a heavily frequented roadway.*
Sheffield, AL – according to whnt.com, a person was transported to a local hospital after a car crashed into an Outback Steakhouse located on Hatch Boulevard on the night of Friday, March 8, 2019.*
TEMPE, AZ. – According to a news report published online at thedrive.com, the City of Tempe, Arizona, is facing a lawsuit over a deadly Uber crash that occurred last year. A 49-year-old woman was killed in the accident by an autonomous Uber vehicle, and the woman’s family plans to sue the City.
One Boater Killed After Boat Capsizes South of Topsail Island
PENDER COUNTY, NC – according to wwaytv3.com, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is currently conducting an investigation of a fatal boat accident close to Lea and Topsail Islands. The accident happened on Sunday, March 10, 2019.*
ATLANTA, GA. – The metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia, is on a list of cities around the world with the most traffic congestion, according to an online news story reported by saportareport.com. The report was created and published by INRIX, a company that analyzed congestion in 220 cities around the world.
Woman Charged with Driving Under the Influence Following Motorcycle Accident, Killing a Paratrooper
Fayetteville, N.C. – according to a news report from abc11.com, a woman is in custody after killing a paratrooper on his motorcycle.*
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – according to onlineathens.com, a woman from Georgia was run over by a police vehicle in a suburb of Salt Lake City. Authorities maintain that they are not exactly sure if the accident led to the woman’s death.*
Atlanta, GA – According to ajc.com, the Atlanta City Council is looking to promulgate new regulations in the hopes that it will reduce the number of scooter related accidents in the Atlanta area. The Georgia Legislature is also looking to pass statewide legislation to regulate scooter use.
LIBERTY COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report from wsav.com, a storm that came through the southeast United States during the weekend of March 3rd caused multiple traffic accidents in Liberty County, Georgia. The reported accidents in Liberty County occurred because of debris from the storm.*
CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published by 11alive.com, police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Clayton County, Georgia. The crash resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man, and the driver had been on the run since March 2.*
Three Car Accident in Macon, Georgia Leads to Traffic Blockage
Macon, GA – according to wgxa.tv, a three car accident in Macon, Georgia occurred on Forest Hill Road, leading to traffic blockages on Thursday.*
Information Leads Authorities to Hit and Run Perpetrator Responsible for a Fatal Hit and Run Accident
Clayton, County, GA – according to a report from 11alive.com, the Clayton County Police Department have arrested a suspect involved in a fatal hit and run accident.*
Safety Issues Pertaining to Lithium Batteries and Lithium Battery Powered Devices Addressed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OHSA”)
Washington D.C. – According to safetyandhealthmagazine.com, in addressing certain fire and explosion hazards of lithium batters, issued a Safety and Health Information Bulletin warning employers and employees of said hazards that stem from these batteries used to power small or wearable electronic devices.
Family Looking to Find Out What Happened to a College Student Struck on Interstate 285
Dekalb County – according to a report from wsbtv.com, a family wants answers regarding the death of their relative, a twenty three year old college student killed on I-285.*
Man from Indiana in the Hospital Following Accident
SAVANNAH, GA — according to indianagazette.com, an Indiana man has been hospitalized following a serious accident that resulted in the death of one individual and injuries to four other people.*
Palm Bay Police Continue to Investigate Pedestrian Accident
Pal Bay, FL – According to floridatoday.com, the Palm Bay are continuing to investigate a fatality involving a pedestrian who was hit on Saturday night on Malabar Road.*
Pedestrian Succumbs to Injuries Following Mercer University Drive Crash
Macon, GA – according to macon.com, a man sadly perished in a fatal pedestrian accident on Mercer University Drive.*
Accident Results in Closure of the Atlanta Downtown Connector
Atlanta, GA – According to cbs46.com, a crash involving multiple vehicles caused the closing of the Atlanta downtown connector on the morning of Monday, March 11, 2019.*
Pedestrian Accidents are on the Rise and are Current at its Highest Level since 1990
Washington, D.C. – according to thetandd.com, pedestrian related deaths across the nation are nearly at their highest level since thirty years ago, per a report from the Governor’s Highway Safety Administration (“GHSA”).
Woman Injured in Crash Resulting in the Death of Her Unborn Child
Gwinnet County, GA – according to ajc.com, police are investing an accident that left a pregnant woman seriously injured, causing the death of her unborn child.*
Interstate 85 is Back Open Following Truck Crash that Was Cleared Close to Chateau Elan
Gwinnett County, GA – according to gwinnetdailypost.com, I-85 is once again open as drivers were forced to follow alternative routes or face significant traffic delays for hours due to an accident close to Chateau Elan last Thursday.*
Cobb County, GA – according to wsbtv.com, two teenage boys were hit by a car right at the Cobb County high school. The accident caused life threatening injuries to one of the two victims.*
GEORGIA – According to an online news story from ajc.com, a man was killed in a vehicle wreck after leading police on a chase through Georgia. The chase started in Butts County, Georgia, and ended up traveling through three counties before the suspect wrecked. The man has been identified by Georgia authorities.*
PLANT CITY, FL. – According to an online news story reported by tampabay.com, a woman was killed in a head-on vehicle crash in Plant City, Florida. Another woman was seriously injured in the crash, according to authorities.*
UNITED STATES – Many transportation researchers believe that distraction is to blame for an increase in pedestrian fatalities in the United States, according to an online news report from king5.com. This specifically includes distraction from cell phone use, both on the part of drivers and pedestrians.
ASHEBORO, NC. – According to an online news report posted by myfox8.com, the North Carolina Highway Patrol has been seeing more traffic accidents caused by alcohol in the state. One such accident happened recently in Orange County, when a man ran off the road on Interstate 85 and crashed.*
LILLIAN, AL. – According to an online news report from fox10tv.com, one person was airlifted from the scene of a vehicle accident in Lillian, Alabama. This person has not been identified, and few details about the accident have been released by authorities at this time. The cause of the collision is reportedly still being investigated.*
ATMORE, AL. – According to an online news report published by weartv.com, one person was killed, and another person was airlifted to a hospital after a vehicle wreck in Atmore, Alabama. The cause of the wreck was not included in the news report. The victims’ identifying information was released by officials.*
WASHINGTON, AL. – According to a news story posted online by fox10tv.com, a man was killed in a multi-vehicle accident in Washington County, Alabama. The man has been identified by authorities responding to the scene, but the reason for the collision has not yet been determined. Authorities are still reviewing the accident.*
UNITED STATES – A report from the Governors Highway Safety Association, published at ghsa.org, shows that Georgia was in the top five states for fatal pedestrian collisions during the first part of 2018. Georgia was in the No. 4 spot on the list for pedestrian fatalities, though a large number separated it from the next-highest state.
MEMPHIS, TN. – A recent study ranks two intersections in Memphis, Tennessee, among the worst in the nation for distracted driving, according to an online news report published at wmcactionnews5.com. The study was conducted by LYTX, which is a company specializing in safety analytics that provides dash cameras for commercial vehicles.
FAIRVIEW SHORES, FL. – According to an online news report posted at orlandosentinel.com, a 17-year-old girl was killed in a motorcycle crash in Fairview Shores, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol responded to the accident scene, and Troopers have reported that the other vehicle involved appears to have turned in front of the motorcycle.*
DANIA BEACH, FL. – According to an online news story posted at local10.com, a 19-year-old driver was killed in a vehicle crash in Dania Beach, Florida. It appears the accident only involved one vehicle. Authorities have not yet determined what caused the vehicle to crash, and they are still investigating.*
ELLENTON, FL. – According to an online news story published at patch.com, seven students were injured in a school bus crash in Ellenton, Florida. The bus belonged to the Manatee School System and reportedly collided with another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was cited in connection with the wreck, according to the news report.*
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported by local10.com, a police officer was injured in a vehicle collision that happened in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The officer has not been identified, but Local 10 reports that he was treated at a local hospital and released. The cause of the collision has not been released at this time.*
CORAL GABLES, FL. – According to an online news report published at local10.com, a vehicle crashed into a home in Coral Gables, Florida. Two people were injured in the accident, which caused one the passengers in the vehicle to be ejected. Authorities have not yet determined why the crash took place.*
DUNEDIN, FL. – According to an online news story posted by leaderpost.com, a pedestrian was killed in a collision with a vehicle in Dunedin, Florida. The victim has been identified by officials, but the vehicle driver’s name has not been released. Investigators have provided some information about the cause of the accident, included in the report.*
Brevard County, FL – According to a report issued Wednesday of last week from floridatoday.com, Brevard County is again ranking as one of the most deadly places in the United States to be a pedestrian or bicyclist.
Pahokee, FL – according to a news report from theepochtimes.com, five individuals died after being involved in a plane crash into Lake Okeechobee.*
BLYTHEWOOD, SC. – According to an online news story from wistv.com, two people were killed in a car wreck in Blythewood, South Carolina. The accident occurred on Interstate 77 and involved two vehicles, according to the report. The victims have been identified investigators handling the case.*
DULUTH, GA. – According to an online news story reported at patch.com, the Duluth Police Department says that vehicle accidents have been reduced since the enactment of Georgia’s Hand-Free Law. In addition, the police department said it has issued more citations to drivers since the law went into effect.*
DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wsbtv.com, the family of a Georgia hit-and-run victim is searching for information about the accident. The collision occurred in DeKalb County, Georgia, when a young woman was struck by multiple vehicles on an interstate. The family wants to know what happened and why the woman was on the interstate.*
MACON, GA. – According to a news story posted online at wgxa.tv, a three-vehicle accident was reported in Macon, Georgia. The collision occurred on Forest Hill Road and caused traffic to become blocked in the area. Officials had released little information about the crash at the time the WGXA story was posted, and it was not clear if anyone was injured.*
MACON, GA. – According to an online news story published at wgxa.tv, at least two people were injured in a multi-vehicle wreck that occurred in Macon, Georgia. The nature of the victims’ injuries was not reported, and it is unclear if there were additional injuries from the accident. No names were released.*
STATESBORO, GA. – According to a news article posted online by wtoc.com, no serious injuries occurred during a fiery plane crash in Statesboro, Georgia. It is not clear yet how the crash happened. A federal agency will be conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the accident, and little additional information will likely be released until that investigation is further along.*
PICKENS COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published by fox5atlanta.com, a pilot was killed in a helicopter crash in Pickens County, Georgia. Authorities in Pickens County are investigating the crash and have released preliminary information about the nature of the collision.*
TWIGGS COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted by 13wmaz.com, a driver was airlifted to an area hospital after a crash with a semi-truck in Twiggs County, Georgia. The cause of the accident is not yet clear, and the driver, who is reportedly in critical condition, has not been identified.*
MURRAY COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story posted online at newschannel9.com, a child was killed in a three-vehicle wreck in Murray County, Georgia. The child was only 7 years old and was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in the crash.*
DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report published online by wsbtv.com, a tree trimmer was killed in an accident in DeKalb County, Georgia. The details of the accident are unclear, but the trimmer somehow became suspended upside down in a tree, and rescuers could not reach him.*
ALBANY, GA. – According to a news story posted online at walb.com, a bicyclist was hit by a car in Albany, Georgia. The bicyclist was injured in the collision and hospitalized. Police have not yet said whether the driver of the car will be charged for the accident, according to the news report.*
COFFEE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by alabamanews.net, a woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Coffee County, Alabama. The woman has been identified by officials, according to the news story, but authorities have not yet determined the cause of the collision.*
ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wsbtv.com, a driver fled on foot after crashing his car during a police chase in Atlanta, Georgia. The driver reportedly sped away from a traffic stop and then ended up crashing into a utility pole. The driver is still missing, according to the WSB-TV report.*
AUGUSTA, GA. – According to an online news report from wjbf.com, a vehicle accident was reported in Augusta, Georgia. The accident happened on Mike Padgett Highway, and little information about the collision had been reported at the time of the WJBF article’s publishing. Injuries were reported, but it is unclear how seriously people were injured.*
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA. – A local fire marshal’s office in Virginia is warning the public about the danger of battery fires, according to an online news story published by localdmv.com. The warning comes after a battery fire occurred at a FedEx facility in Fairfax County, Virginia.
BRASELTON, GA. – According to an online news report posted by gwinnettdailypost.com, a vehicle wreck caused Interstate 85 to close down on one side in Braselton, Georgia. Sparse information about the accident itself was reported in the news story. The crash resulted in traffic delays into the late evening.*
SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wsav.com, one person was killed and four people were injured in a vehicle accident that took place outside of a restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. The deceased victim was only 19 years old, according to the news report.*
According to an online news story reported by dailygazette.com, state police say that the driver involved in a natural gas truck accident in Schoharie County, New York, had fallen asleep at the wheel. The truck overturned, causing a gas leak and evacuations of area homes.*
CALIFORNIA – Lawmakers in the state of California have proposed legislation to lower the blood alcohol content limit for driving to .05, according to an online story from visaliatimesdelta.com. Currently, the limit in California — and almost every other U.S. state — stands at .08.*
COWETA COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from times-herald.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a vehicle collision in Coweta County, Georgia. The victim has not been identified at this time, and authorities have not officially determined the cause of the accident.*
UNITED STATES – Pedestrian deaths are increasing at an alarming rate in the United States, according to an online news story posted at king5.com. A report from the Governors Highway Safety Association indicates that pedestrian traffic fatalities have reached their highest total in almost three decades.
MARIETTA, GA. – According to an online news report published by cbs46.com, one person was killed, and another person was injured in a two-car crash in Marietta, Georgia. Police are stilesl investigating the accident, but officers have released identifying information about the victims of the crash.*
YAVAPAI COUNTY, AZ. – According to an online news report from foxnews.com, the Yavapai County Attorney has announced that no charges will be filed against Uber in connection with a fatal pedestrian crash that happened in March 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. The crash involved a self-driving vehicle owned by Uber and killed a 49-year-old woman.
HENRY COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story posted by ajc.com, a tractor-trailer crash caused all of one side of Interstate 75 to shut down in Henry County, Georgia. Little information has been released about the accident at this time, and it is not yet clear if anyone sustained injuries in the crash.*
ALBANY, GA. – According to an online news story posted by walb.com, two people were injured in a multi-vehicle wreck in Albany, Georgia. One of the injured persons was the driver of one of the vehicles involved, and the other was a pedestrian who became involved due to the trajectory of one of the other vehicles.*
STOCKBRIDGE, GA. – According to a news report posted online by mdjonline.com, two people were killed in a multi-vehicle wreck in Stockbridge, Georgia. The accident reportedly began with a stalled vehicle on Interstate 75, according to police officers investigating the accident. The two deceased victims have been identified by officials.*
POLK COUNTY, TX. – According to an online news story reported at ktre.com, a Georgia trucker was involved in an injury-causing vehicle crash in Polk County, Texas. The driver of the other vehicle involved was airlifted away from the scene with injuries. Authorities did not disclose the cause of the accident in the report from KTRE.*
UNITED STATES – The number of pedestrian deaths due to traffic accidents in the United States is reaching a 30-year high, according to an online news report from nytimes.com. A study from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association indicated that pedestrian road deaths in 2018 were higher than any year since 1990.
STATESBORO, GA. – The National Transportation Safety Board is opening an investigation into a plane crash that occurred in Statesboro, Georgia, according to an online news report posted by wtoc.com. Two people were inside the plane when it went down, and they were able to exit the plane on their own.*
CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to a news report published online by wsbradio.com, a worker was seriously injured while inspecting a ride at an amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina. The worker ended up severing a hand, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will be opening an investigation into the incident.*
RALEIGH, NC. – North Carolina lawmakers are looking to pass a distracted driving law in the state, according to an online report published by njsonline.com. Rep. Kevin Corbin (R-Macon) submitted a proposed law in February to address distracted driving in North Carolina.
LAKELAND, FL. – According to an online news story reported by wfla.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a four-vehicle collision that occurred in Lakeland, Florida. The motorcyclist has not been identified, and the events leading to the collision are not entirely settled. The accident is still under investigation by law enforcement.*
TAMPA, FL. – According to an online news report published at tbreporter.com, a man was killed in a motorcycle collision in Tampa, Florida. The crash happened on Channelside Drive in Tampa, and the man was reportedly thrown from the bike. Identifying information has been released by investigators.*
DUKE FIELD, FL. – According to a news story reported online by nwfdailynews.com, two women were injured in a head-on collision that happened in Duke Field, Florida. Both women were driving the cars involved in the crash, and both have been identified by officials. Their injuries were reportedly minor in nature.*
JACKSONVILLE, FL. – A Florida bill is taking aim at distracted driving in the state, according to an online news story posted at mysuncoast.com. The bill would prohibit many forms of distraction behind the wheel.
ORLANDO, FL. – According to an online news story reported by clickorlando.com, two people were injured in a semi-truck collision in Orlando, Florida. One of the injured persons was a pregnant woman, according to the news report. The report states the two were trapped in their vehicle after the collision, and they were taken to a hospital.*
APOPKA, FL. – According to an online report published by clickorlando.com, one person was killed, and another was injured in a single-vehicle wreck in Apopka, Florida. The vehicle reportedly caught on fire after the crash.*
DAVIE, FL. – According to an online news report posted by metro.co.uk, authorities are still investigating the Tesla collision that occurred last month in Davie, Florida. The collision caused the death of the driver and led to numerous issues for firefighters in putting out a fire in the vehicle’s battery pack.*
DAVIE, FL. – A fatal Tesla crash in Davie, Florida, has highlighted the challenges emergency responders face when dealing with electric vehicle fires, according to an online news story published by consumeraffairs.com. The crash killed the driver and caused a fire in the vehicle’s battery that reignited three times.
UNITED STATES – According to an online news story reported by rt.com, a new report suggests that the semi-autonomous features in Tesla vehicles make them less safe for drivers. Specifically, the Autosteer feature in Tesla vehicles might make them more prone to vehicle accidents, rather than reducing crashes, as the feature was intended to do.
FORT WORTH, TX. – A lawsuit filed on behalf of several e-cigarette explosion victims alleges that the devices are defectively designed and pose a danger to consumers, according to an online news report posted at wvrecord.com. The lawsuit pertains to the death of a man in Fort Worth, Texas, from an e-cigarette explosion, among other explosion incidents.
VERO BEACH, FL. – According to an online news report published by cbs12.com, a student pilot was killed in a plane crash that occurred in Indian River County, Florida, near Vero Beach, Florida. The victim has not been identified at this time, and officials have not yet determined how the plane crash occurred.*
GEORGIA – Georgia State Patrol Troopers with Post 31 responded to more than 100 vehicle accidents in February 2019 in four Georgia counties, according to an online news story from valdostadailytimes.com. Post 31 responds to the counties of Lowndes, Echols, Brooks, and Lanier in Georgia.*
Georgia — According to 11Alive.com, pedestrian deaths have risen dramatically in Georgia over the last two years. By contrast, metropolitan areas that have implemented New York City’s Vision Zero have demonstrated a remarkable decrease in pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. Meanwhile, the nation as a whole has observedthat pedestrian and cyclist deaths rose by 3 percent. These statistics show that NYC’s Vision Zero plan is working not only in New York but in the 18 other cities that have implemented the Vision Zero initiative.
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported by wftv.com, a teenager was hit by a train in Brevard County, Florida. The teen is reportedly 15 years old and seriously injured from the collision. The details of the accident are not completely clear at this time, and little information has been released by officials.*
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at tbreporter.com, one person was killed, and one person was seriously injured in a car accident in Hillsborough County, Florida. An infant was also involved in the crash, according to the news report, but was not injured.*
AUSTIN, TX. – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is generating a report on the health risks of electric scooters, according to a news story reported online by infosurhoy.com. Researchers are studying data from Austin, Texas regarding scooter accidents and injuries to try to form conclusions about the safety of the vehicles.*
DOUGHERTY COUNTY, GA. – Dougherty County Emergency Medical Services in Georgia is reporting that it responded to more than 22,000 emergency calls in 2018, according to a news story published online at albanyherald.com. The service’s annual report to the Dougherty County Commission shows a full year, with response times faster than the national average.*
JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to an online news story from news4jax.com, a proposed bill in Florida targets distracted driving. The law would make it possible for law enforcement officers to pull drivers over for varying types of distracted driving.*
COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story posted online at ajc.com, a head-on vehicle crash caused one fatality in Cobb County, Georgia. The accident appears to have started with a vehicle leaving its lane of travel, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.*
GEORGIA – According to an online news report posted by thenewswheel.com, researchers at Georgia Tech and Multiscale Systems Inc. have been studying the potential for cyberattacks to autonomous vehicles and how those attacks could cause chaos in major cities in the United States. The team will appear at the upcoming American Physical Society meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.*
An online story from rt.com takes a look back at some of the more tragic vehicle collisions that have happened recently involving autonomous vehicles and autonomous technology.
MACON, GA. – According to an online news story posted at wgxa.tv, law enforcement officers in Macon, Georgia are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run collision at a gas station. A vehicle struck a pedestrian in the parking lot of the gas station and left the scene. Police are asking for help from the public in locating the driver.*
SAVANNAH, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wtoc.com, three people were injured in a vehicle crash in Savannah, Georgia. Investigators report that the accident appears to have happened during an attempted U-turn. None of the injured persons has been identified at this time.*
HENRY COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published by 11alive.com, a tractor-trailer crash left two people dead in Henry County, Georgia. The crash ended up involving four vehicles in total, and injuries were reported on top of the fatalities. The cause of the accident has not been confirmed.*
MOBILE COUNTY, AL. – According to a news story published online at wkrg.com, Alabama State Troopers are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that happened in Mobile County, Alabama. The crash happened on Interstate 65 and involved two vehicles. Officials are reporting that one person died in the accident.*
TWIGGS COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted by wgxa.tv, a tractor-trailer overturned in Twiggs County, Georgia. The collision took place on Interstate 16 and resulted in a fuel spill on the interstate that shut down one side of the roadway. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the accident.*
SINGAPORE – Auto manufacturer Volvo has launched an autonomous bus program in Singapore, according to an online news story from dailymail.co.uk. The program features the first fully automated electric bus in the world.*
FALLSTON, NC. – According to an online news story posted by wsoctv.com, a vehicle crash in Fallston, North Carolina, injured nine people. Seven of the people who sustained injuries were children. The crash occurred near an elementary school and involved two vehicles.*
Georgia car accident concussion cases can lead to settlements that involve a combination of damages. Under Georgia law, plaintiffs who have been injured because of someone else's negligence can normally seek and recover a variety of damages related to their injuries.
MURRAY COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published by wrcbtv.com, a chain-reaction wreck killed a child in Murray County, Georgia. The collision began with a rear-end crash and ended up involving three vehicles, according to information from Georgia State Patrol.*
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published by gwinnettdailypost.com, a woman was killed while checking on another motorist who had wrecked on Interstate 85 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The driver who hit her has reportedly been charged with vehicular homicide.*
UNITED STATES – The number of pedestrians killed annually in the U.S. traffic collisions has reached its highest point since 1990, according to an online news article published at time.com. Georgia and Florida were among the top five states with the most pedestrian accident fatalities in 2018.*
SCHOHARIE COUNTY, NY. – According to an online news story reported by dailygazette.com, a tractor-trailer carrying natural gas overturned on an interstate in Schoharie County, New York. The incident led to closure of the interstate and evacuation of several homes in the area.*
CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at mdjonline.com, a vehicle crashed into a home in Cherokee County, Georgia. No one inside the home was injured, but the driver of the vehicle and a child in the vehicle were taken to a hospital with injuries.*
COWETA COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at times-herald.com, the Georgia State Patrol has reported that only one fatality accident occurred in Coweta County, Georgia, during the month of February 2019. Troopers responded to almost 60 accidents in the county that month.*
HIRAM, GA. – According to an online news story reported by 11alive.com, a man was killed in a train collision in Hiram, Georgia. The man was reportedly on the railroad tracks near downtown Hiram and was struck by an oncoming freight train.*
ATHENS, GA – According to an online news report posted by onlineathens.com, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Athens, Georgia. The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital, where the extent of her injuries is not known. The driver of the vehicle was reportedly cited for the incident.*
FORT VALLEY, GA. – According to an online news report from wgxa.tv, a storm that hit Georgia and other parts of the southern United States destroyed a mobile home and injured a woman in Fort Valley, Georgia. The storm produced a large tornado that caused destruction and fatalities in Alabama.*
SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news story from fox28media.com, police in Savannah, Georgia, are looking for a missing driver who was involved in a hit-and-run crash. Multiple people were injured in the accident, which involved three vehicles, but fortunately, they are expected to recover.*
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – According to a news story posted online at wspa.com, emergency crews responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle collision in Anderson County, South Carolina. Few details about the collision have been released at this time, and it is not clear if anyone sustained injuries in the wreck.*
DILLON COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story reported at wmbfnews.com, a Florida man was killed in a vehicle crash with a tractor-trailer in South Carolina. The collision happened on Interstate 95 in Dillon County, South Carolina. The circumstances of the crash have not been fully determined.*
MOBILE COUNTY, AL. – According to a news story posted online at wsfa.com, one person was killed, and another person was injured in a vehicle crash in Mobile County, Alabama. Both were riding in the same vehicle, which collided with another vehicle on Interstate 65. Authorities did not identify a cause for the collision in the WSFA report.*
TULLAHOMA, TN. – According to an online news report posted by al.com, a Tennessee helicopter crash left two men from Alabama seriously injured. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, but officials have released information about both of the victims.*
TENNESSEE – Several vehicle accidents occurred on the same day and around the same time on two Tennessee interstates, wreaking havoc on drivers the area, according to an online news story posted by timesfreepress.com. They occurred around the rush hour commute on a Friday afternoon. Little information about the accidents has been reported at this time.*
PAISLEY, FL. – According to an online news report from dailycommercial.com, a driver has been charged for his involvement in a motorcycle crash in Paisley, Florida that left two people severely injured. The driver reportedly hit the motorcycle and left the scene.*
MIAMI GARDENS, FL. – According to a news article published online at wsvn.com, a family is questioning the circumstances of a fatal vehicle collision that happened in Miami Gardens, Florida. The family members believe that the accident that killed their loved one and his friend was part of a police chase.*
Hearing injuries because of workplace accidents are more common than you might think in Georgia. In fact, hearing loss is one of the most common kinds of injuries that can happen in a place of work. If you have been injured and suffered hearing loss as a result of a Georgia workplace accident, you should contact an experienced Georgia attorney as soon as possible.
DELRAY BEACH, FL. – According to a news report posted online by latimes.com, federal safety agencies are investigating the two recent fatal Tesla accidents that have occurred in Florida. One happened on March 1, and the other happened on February 24.*
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one area of the body that can sustain injury during a vehicle accident. One of the most common ways TMJ injuries occur during a car crash is through whiplash.
During a car accident in Georgia, a person might experience whiplash, which is a common injury from vehicle crashes. Whiplash can result not only in injuries to a person’s neck, back, and shoulders, it can also result in injuries to a person’s jaw.
MONTGOMERY, AL. – According to a news report published online at alabamanews.net, a pedestrian was killed in an accident on Interstate 85 in Montgomery, Alabama. Officials have not yet released any identifying information about the victim.*
SAVANNAH- Wjcl.com writes that the parents of a college student, Rebecca Foley havefiled a lawsuit against Colonial Village for having negligent security when the student was killed. Reports indicate that hundreds of calls were made to emergency services from the complex over the three years prior to Foley’s murder.*
UNITED STATES – The latest Takata air bag recalls affect 1.7 million vehicles in the United States, according to an online news story posted by businessfactstoday.com. Numerous deaths and serious-injury events have been linked to the air bags, which can explode and send metal pieces flying into vehicle cabins.
ALBANY, GA. – According to a news story reported online by walb.com, a two-vehicle wreck resulted in injuries in Albany, Georgia. One of the vehicles involved in the accident overturned after the impact, and one person was transported away from the scene with injuries.*
THOMASVILLE, GA. – According to an online news story from wctv.tv, a school bus hit a student in Thomasville, Georgia. The accident happened in the parking lot of charter school in Thomasville, and the student reportedly went to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.*
DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story posted online by ajc.com, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 285 in DeKalb County, Georgia. The accident happened near what is known as Spaghetti Junction and caused a traffic backup that affected both DeKalb County and Gwinnett County, Georgia. The victim’s name has not been released at this time.*
HAMPTON COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report published online at wtoc.com, two school buses collided in Hampton County, South Carolina. Little information about the collision has been released at this time, and South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. It is unclear if anyone was injured.*
Motorcyclists understand that there are rules of the road in Georgia, but it’s always advisable to have a refresher on tips to stay safe while riding in the state. You should be sure to take certain steps to stay safe each time you ride.
CHATTANOOGA, TN. – According to a news report posted online by theepochtimes.com, a hit-and-run driver killed a police officer in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The officer was inspecting a manhole when the driver hit him, and the driver ended up turning herself in to authorities.*
DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online by fox5atlanta.com, a vehicle left the scene after fatally hitting a pedestrian in DeKalb County, Georgia. Police have not yet identified the victim, and investigators are still looking for the vehicle and driver involved in the collision.*
DAVIE, FL. – According to an online news report from dailymail.co.uk, a fire chief in Florida reported that a Tesla Model S battery reignited three times after a fatal vehicle crash that occurred in Davie, Florida. The driver of the Tesla crashed into some trees, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
AUSTRALIA – Auto manufacturer Volkswagen has recalled numerous models of vehicles in Australia due to faulty air bags, according to an online news story reported by caradvice.com.au. The air bags are manufactured by Takata and have been the subject of the largest vehicle recall in history.
MACON, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wgxa.tv, a man was injured in a vehicle accident with a deer in Macon, Georgia. The extent of the man’s injuries is not known at this time.*
GEORGIA – In some states in the United States, families cannot pursue legal actions for the deaths of unborn children. However, Georgia law allows for fetal wrongful death lawsuits and actually has a different way of determining when these claims can be filed, compared to other states that allow fetal wrongful death claims.
Tinnitus is a common injury from car accidents that affects people’s ears and hearing. Though it might seem like an annoying issue you have to learn to live with, tinnitus can be indicative of a far more serious injury.
When a person has been involved in a car accident, he or she might experience an array of injuries, one of which can include tinnitus. Tinnitus is a symptom that can be associated with head injuries, like those that can occur during a car crash.*
Not all injuries from car accidents will appear right away. Sometimes, car accident victims who initially felt fine will develop symptoms after days or weeks have passed. Victims might be tempted to brush these off, but all symptoms should be taken seriously and reviewed by a medical professional.
After a vehicle accident, you’re likely wondering how you will go about getting your motorcycle repaired. There are some steps you should know about when it comes to motorcycle repair that will help you ensure the process is conducted properly.
Damage to your motorcycle can be a stressful thing following an accident. Your motorcycle is not only a form of transportation, but personal important to you. You want to be sure that when an accident occurs, you are able to obtain the right repairs, with minimal financial obligations.
TEXAS – According to an online news report from wacotrib.com, 3M is facing a wave of lawsuits alleging that its military ear plugs are defective. Many of these lawsuits have been filed in Texas, and attorneys are trying to gain approval for a consolidation of all of the lawsuits into one court in Texas. Montlick & Associates, named “Most Patriotic Business of 2011” by the Association of the U.S. Army is investigating potential legal claims involving 3M’s dual-ended Combat Arms earplugs (dual-ended combat arms earplugs, version 2, caev2) causing hearing loss, tinnitus, ringing in the ear, and permanent deafness.*
CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story published to wsbradio.com, deputies in Cherokee County, Georgia, arrested the occupants of a car that they pulled over and discovered was outfitted with emergency lights and a siren. The news report states that officers also found a firearm and drugs in the vehicle.*
CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to an online news report published by wbtv.com, five people were injured in an ambulance crash in Charlotte, North Carolina. The cause of the accident was not included in the news report, and it is not clear what vehicle the injured persons were riding in during the accident.
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC. – According to two online news reports from wyff4.com and wspa.com, a pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision in Anderson County, South Carolina. The pedestrian was reportedly walking home from a gas station when he was struck by a vehicle.*
CHARLESTON, SC. – According to a news story reported online at wsoctv.com, an investigation is probing the conduct of law enforcement officers and emergency responders after a car accident victim died of his injuries in Charleston, South Carolina. The family of the victim alleges that officers and responders delayed life-saving care following the vehicle crash.*
GREENVILLE, NC. – According to two news stories posted online at wnct.com and witn.com, a woman died after being hit by two vehicles in Greenville, North Carolina. The news reports both indicate that a third vehicle almost struck the woman, as well. The drivers all reportedly stayed at the scene and have been working with police.*
CHESTERFIELD COUTY, SC. – According to a news report posted online at myrtlebeachonline.com, a bicyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the collision.*
MIAMI, FL. – According to an online news report published by miamiherald.com, a vehicle that was fleeing police in Miami, Florida, hit and killed a pedestrian. The pedestrian was leaving a funeral when the vehicle in pursuit crashed over the sidewalk and hit her.*
LAKELAND, FL. – According to a news story posted online at orlandosentinel.com, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Lakeland, Florida. The victim and the driver of the vehicle have been identified by officials, and the investigation into the accident is still ongoing.*
COLLIER COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published by nbc-2.com, a man from Naples, Florida, was killed in a vehicle collision on a road in Collier County, Florida. The accident occurred at an intersection in the county during the overnight hours. The vehicle driver does not currently face any charges, according to NBC 2.*
COLLIER COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online by fox4now.com, a pedestrian died from his injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Collier County, Florida. The pedestrian reportedly died at a hospital after being rushed there for emergency care following the accident.*
CANADA – According to a news story posted online at cbc.ca, a man’s HP laptop battery caught on fire in Canada. The man says if his sister had not put out the fire in time, the laptop might have caused a large enough fire to destroy his home.*
CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published by wsbtv.com, a man stole a vehicle from a gas station in Clayton County, Georgia, while a child was inside the vehicle. Police were able to catch up to the car and found the young girl unharmed, but they have reportedly not yet located the suspect.*
OXFORD, ENGLAND – According to a news story published online at oxfordmail.co.uk, a man’s vehicle battery caught on fire while he was driving in Oxford, England. The man was driving a van when he smelled smoke and pulled over to find that the vehicle was on fire.*
GEORGIA – According to an online news report posted by valdostatoday.com, Georgia has again changed its law regarding passing school buses on roadways in the state. Last year, lawmakers passed a bill that was intended to clarify the law on passing buses, but this ended up causing quite a bit of confusion.*
GEORGIA – According to an online news report published by wsbradio.com, CJ’s Law, a bill that would place tougher penalties on hit-and-run drivers, has passed the Georgia Senate. The bill passed handily, indicating that increased punishment for this type of vehicle accident is likely to become law.
TELFAIR COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story from 41nbc.com, and SUV rear-ended a golf cart in Telfair County, Georgia. The collision resulted in one death and serious injuries to another person, according to the news story.*
SOUTH FULTON, GA. – According to an online news story published by ajc.com, a woman was killed in a South Fulton, Georgia, two-vehicle crash. The crash took place at an intersection in the city that sees a lot of traffic, and one person who lives in the area says the traffic light at the intersection was not operating at the time of the accident.*
COFFEE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted to walb.com, an SUV hit and killed a pedestrian in Coffee County, Georgia. Officials have released the name of the victim but have not identified the driver of the SUV. Georgia State Patrol is in charge of the accident investigation, which is ongoing.*
DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story published at wsbtv.com, a Georgia woman says that a road rage driver caused her to be involved in a collision, then left the scene. Luckily, the woman was not seriously injured in the crash.*
APPLING COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story posted online by fox28media.com, a tractor-trailer and a trash truck collided in Appling County, Georgia. A fire reportedly broke out after the impact. The investigation of the crash is ongoing, and the cause of the accident was not reported in the news story.*
NORTH CAROLINA – Lawmakers in North Carolina have proposed a bill to ban handheld electronics while driving, according to an online news report posted by courier-tribune.com. The bill would make it illegal to hold a cell phone while driving in the state.*
MACON, GA. – According to an online news story from 41nbc.com, a single-vehicle wreck in Macon, Georgia, left a man with serious injuries. The report from 41 NBC did not identify a cause for the crash nor the man who was injured in the accident.*
DAVIE, FL. – According to an online news story from nothwestgeorgianews.com, a Tesla vehicle’s battery reignited multiple times following a collision in Florida. The incident has people wondering again whether these electric vehicles are less safe than standard gasoline vehicles when it comes to fire potential and ability to put out fires.*
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