Blog Archive - April, 2019

GEORGIA – According to an online report posted at jdsupra.com, the Georgia Court of Appeals recently denied workers’ compensation benefits to a woman who was injured during an accident on her lunch break. The woman was previously awarded benefits, and that decision was overturned by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation.* 

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story posted online at news-daily.com, a police officer was injured in a vehicle accident that occurred in Clayton County, Georgia. Georgia State Patrol concluded during preliminary investigation that the driver of the other vehicle was at fault in the collision, according to the news report.* 

POOLER, GA. – According to a news report posted at wsav.com, a multi-vehicle accident was reported on an interstate running through Pooler, Georgia. At the time of the WSAV report, officials had released few details about the accident. It is not clear if anyone involved in the wreck sustained injuries.* 

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wtoc.com, a driver hit a parked car during a police chase through Savannah, Georgia. Officers said they tried to initiate a traffic stop, and the driver fled. It is not clear from the news report if anyone was injured during the collision.* 

GEORGIA – According to a news story published online at wsbradio.com, an expansion project for Interstate 285 is moving forward in Georgia, and the project has some residents concerned. Property owners who live along the stretch of I-285 are starting to become worried that their neighborhoods will be affected.*

LOWNDES COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at valdostadailytimes.com, a vehicle wreck on Interstate 75 had some school buses in Lowndes County, Georgia, delayed. The wreck reportedly involved two semi-trucks and resulted in critical injuries to one person involved.* 

LOWNDES COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at valdostatoday.com, a multi-vehicle wreck injured two people in Lowndes County, Georgia. The wreck reportedly involved two tractor-trailers and two passenger vehicles. One of the injured persons had to be airlifted to a hospital, according to the report.* 

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at ajc.com, a Georgia restaurant is raising funds for an employee who was injured in a hit-and-run vehicle collision. The crash occurred during the week of April 15, and the woman sustained serious injuries that have left her hospitalized.* 

FLORIDA – According to an online news story reported at wtsp.com, Interstate 75 is one of the most dangerous roadways in Florida. It is known for frequent vehicle crashes, many of which involve large trucks and claim innocent lives.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to a news report posted online at atlanta.curbed.com, the City of Atlanta, Georgia, has launched a campaign designed to encourage safe riding on e-scooters. The campaign, called “Scoot Smart,” urges scooter operators and drivers to use good judgment and keep other motorists and walkers under consideration.* 

COLUMBUS, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wtvm.com, an ambulance was involved in a vehicle accident in Columbus, Georgia. Little information has been released about the collision at this time, and officials have not said whether anyone sustained injuries in the wreck.* 

AUGUSTA, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wrdw.com, a vehicle accident in Augusta, Georgia, left one person injured. No one involved in the accident has been identified, and investigators have not released information about the potential cause of the collision, which occurred near a school.*

LOWNDES COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story posted at walb.com, two tractor-trailers collided on Interstate 75 in Lowndes County, Georgia. The crash occurred after a four-vehicle wreck in close to the same location, but Georgia State Patrol reported that it did not think the two accidents were connected.*

CAPE CORAL, FL. – According to an online news story posted at fox4now.com, four people were injured in a vehicle wreck in Cape Coral, Florida. Two of the injured people reportedly sustained serious injuries, and all of the people involved in the accident were teenagers, according to the report.* 

SUMTER COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at ocala.com, a man has been charged for a deadly wrong-way car crash that occurred earlier this month in Sumter County, Florida. Investigators on the case believe the man was under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident, according to the report, and he was placed under arrest.* 

NEW YORK – According to an online news report posted at deadline.com, a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the movie “Deadpool 2” has been settled for an undisclosed amount. The family of a stunt woman filed the lawsuit against 20th Century Fox after the woman died during filming of the movie.* 

CONCORDIA, TN. – According to an online news report posted at metro.co.uk, a lawsuit claims that a Tennessee man was permanently disfigured in a vape pen explosion. The man was reportedly attempting to use the pen when it exploded in his mouth. The explosion caused portions of his mouth and face to be severely injured.* 

LOVES PARK, IL. – According to a news story reported online at wifr.com, a motorcycle battery exploded at a post office in Loves Park, Illinois. The Loves Park Police Department told reporters about the incident and said that no one was seriously injured. The explosion is reportedly still under investigation.* 

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY. – According to an online news report posted at westchester.news12.com, a man from North Carolina and a man from Florida are accused of fleeing the scene of a vehicle wreck that occurred in New York. Police officers report that the men ran from the scene of two accidents in Rockland County, New York.*

BELLEVIEW, FL. – According to a news report published online at ocala.com, three people were injured in a vehicle accident in Belleview, Florida. The news report states that one person was injured when ejected from a vehicle, and two people from another vehicle were also injured in the wreck.*

BRADFORD COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at ocala.com, a construction worker was hit and killed by a vehicle in Bradford County, Florida. The news report states that the vehicle involved was a dump truck, and the accident took place inside of a construction zone.* 

COVINGTON, GA. – According to an online news story published at covnews.com, one person was killed and another was airlifted to a hospital after a motorcycle accident that took place in Covington, Georgia. The two victims were reportedly both traveling on motorcycles and both crashed into a vehicle that was stopped on a roadway.*

GRADY COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at timesenterprise.com, a teenager has been criminally charged in connection with a fatal vehicle crash that occurred in Grady County, Georgia. The Thomasville Times-Enterprise reports that the crash killed a high school senior.* 

GADSDEN COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at wctv.tv, a 29-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Gadsden County, Florida. Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol have released identifying information about the victim, but the driver of the other vehicle has not yet been identified.* 

MARTIN COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at tcpalm.com, a woman and child were killed in a vehicle accident that took place in Martin County, Florida. It appears from the initial investigation into the case that the accident occurred due to an issue with a tire on the SUV that the victims were riding in at the time.* 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to an online report published at newsroom.aaa.com, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that teen drivers are highly prone to distraction-related vehicle accidents. Thorough research into teen driving crashes revealed that distracted driving is more prevalent in this age group than previously thought.*

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to a report posted online at newsroom.aaa.com, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found in a study that sleep loss in even minor amounts can greatly increase a person’s risk of a vehicle accident. People who lose one or two hours of sleep in one night have a crash risk that is nearly two times higher than someone who slept a full seven hours, the study found.*

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to a story reported online at newsroom.aaa.com, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety surveyed drivers in the United States and found that distracted driving was one of their top concerns. Polled drivers believed that distraction was more of a danger on the road than many other driving issues.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online story published at newsroom.aaa.com, AAA is supporting allowance of adaptive driving beam headlights in the United States, after research shows they could lower the number of fatal vehicle crashes in the country. Nighttime driving comes with a much higher risk of fatality accidents for drivers and pedestrians in the U.S.* 

UNITED STATES – According to an online article posted at glassbytes.com, several hundred thousand Mazda vehicles are currently the subject of a recall regarding faulty windshield wipers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that specific models of vehicles from Mazda North American Operations are included in the recall.*

COLUMBUS, OH. – According to a news story reported online at abc6onyourside.com, the American Automobile Association is letting vehicle owners know that they can be proactive in the face of recalls. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is conducting an air bag investigation that might lead to millions of vehicles being recalled.*

MACON, GA. – According to an online news report posted by 41nbc.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a left-turn accident in Macon, Georgia. Authorities have identified both the victim and the driver of the other vehicle. The investigation is still underway, and officials have not yet determined the cause of the crash.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report posted at 41nbc.com, law enforcement officers targeted distracted driving during a week in early April across the state of Georgia. The increased enforcement was an effort to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and educate drivers in the state.*

COLUMBUS, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wtvm.com, three vehicles were involved in a crash in Columbus, Georgia. It is unclear at this time how the accident occurred or whether anyone sustained injuries from the crash. Police are still in the process of investigating the collision.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report posted at northwestgeorgianews.com, Boeing recently reported that it would need to spend $1 billion to repair its 737 MAX line of airplanes. The repairs are required after two plane crashes occurred in 737 MAX 8 aircraft, killing nearly 350 people.*

MACON, GA. – According to an online news report published at macon.com, the City of Macon, Georgia, has seen three fatal motorcycle collisions in just one month. The most recent occurred on April 24, when a 53-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Emery Highway in a collision with another vehicle.*

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story posted at wtoc.com, four people were injured in a vehicle accident that occurred in Chatham County, Georgia. Authorities have released little information about the wreck at this time, and the injured persons have not been identified.* 

LOWNDES COUNTY, GA. – According to online news reports posted at walb.com and wctv.tv, two cars and two semi-trucks were involved in a collision in Lowndes County. The accident reportedly occurred in an area where construction crews had started work on an overpass on Interstate 75. It is unclear if anyone was injured.*

HAMILTON COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wtxl.com, a man was killed in a vehicle accident with a freight truck in Hamilton County, Florida. The victim has been identified by officials investigating the case. The other people involved in the collision were not injured, according to the report.*

FLORIDA – According to a news story reported online at wptv.com, a Florida Department of Education survey recently found that thousands of drivers are passing school buses illegally on a daily basis. The statistic is much higher than people might have thought, and it can carry fatal consequences for children.*

ORANGE COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at news965.com, a child died after being hit by a semi-truck in Orange County, Florida. The news report states that the child was on a bicycle at the time, and authorities are not yet sure if the driver of the semi-truck knew the accident had occurred.*

VERO BEACH, FL. – According to an online news story reported at cbs12.com, a bicyclist was killed during a chain-reaction vehicle wreck in Indian River County, Florida. One other person sustained serious injuries. Officials investigating the case have identified both the injured person and the bicyclist who died in the crash.*

DAVIS ISLANDS, FL. – According to a news story published online at patch.com, a pedestrian was injured in what authorities believe was a DUI hit-and-run crash on Davis Islands, Florida. Police say the driver left the scene of the accident and was later arrested for driving under the influence, among other crimes.*  

ORLANDO, FL. – According to a news story reported online at clickorlando.com,a tractor-trailer struck and killed a boy who was riding on a bicycle in Orlando, Florida. The crash happened next to an elementary school, and witnesses say the truck driver left the scene. At this time, authorities do not know if the driver was aware of the collision.*

WICHITA COUNTY, TX. – According to a news story reported online at texomashomepage.com, two Florida men were killed in a double semi-truck accident in Wichita County, Texas. Two semi-trucks reportedly crashed into each other, and a fire broke out after the collision. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the accident.* 

HOLMES COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at weartv.com, two people were killed, and one person was in critical condition after a head-on vehicle crash that occurred in Holmes County, Florida. Law enforcement officers did not immediately say what caused the accident to take place.* 

THE VILLAGES, FL. – According to a news story posted online at villages-news.com, a woman is recovering after being hit by a vehicle in The Villages, Florida. The woman sustained a head injury and was hospitalized following the accident, while the driver of the vehicle was cited in connection with the collision.*

LEON COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at wxtl.com, two men were hit by a vehicle in Leon County, Florida. Both of the men were injured in the accident, but officials have reported that their injuries are not life-threatening. Investigators are still reviewing the case to determine what happened.*

BELLEVUE, TN. – According to a news story posted online at tennessean.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a pickup truck in Bellevue, Tennessee. Upon initial investigation, authorities reportedly believe the accident might have been caused by a failure to yield, and charges are pending.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report from dailyherald.com, a person’s risk of a fatal vehicle crash increases during rain events, even when the rain is very light. The chances of a deadly crash are increased more as the roads become wetter, particularly during snow and ice events.*

YORK COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report published online at charlotteobserver.com, a pastor was killed in a vehicle accident in York County, South Carolina. One other person was injured in the collision, according to authorities. The accident is still under investigation by South Carolina Highway Patrol.* 

LANCASTER COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report published online at newsobserver.com, a two-vehicle accident led to one fatality in Lancaster County, South Carolina. The victim of the accident has been identified, but investigators have not released information about the official cause of the collision.* 

BIRMINGHAM, AL. – According to news stories published online at cbs42.com and wbrc.com, one person was killed in a wrong-way vehicle crash that occurred in Birmingham, Alabama. The accident involved two vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, and took place on Interstate 459, according to the news report.*

MARION COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at gainesville.com, three people are dead after a two-vehicle wreck that took place in Marion County, Florida. The news report says that two people were also seriously injured in the crash, which was described as head-on and occurred on State Road 40.*

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted at wmbfnews.com, a car traveled under a semi-truck in Florence County, South Carolina. South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that injuries were sustained during the crash. Little information about the crash itself has been released.* 

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported by wbtw.com, a woman was killed in a head-on car wreck in Florence County, South Carolina. Officials working on the case have released identifying information about the victim, but they do not yet know what caused the collision. One other person was injured in the crash.*

LIMESTONE COUNTY, AL. – According to a news report posted online at enewscourier.com, a woman was killed in a three-car crash that took place in Limestone County, Alabama. The cause of the accident is not yet known. According to the news report, three other people sustained injuries in the wreck.* 

BALDWIN COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at unionrecorder.com, several people were injured in a vehicle crash in Baldwin County, Georgia, that authorities believe was related to driving under the influence. A teenager has been placed under arrest in connection with the accident, according to the report.* 

COLUMBUS, GA. – According to a news story published online at wrbl.com, police in Columbus, Georgia, are urging pedestrians to stop “jaywalking” after several deadly pedestrian accidents have happened in the city so far this year. “Jaywalking” refers to the practice of walking outside of a marked crosswalk and against traffic signals.* 

MILLEDGEVILLE, GA. – According to an online news story posted at 13wmaz.com, police officers in Milledgeville, Georgia, are seeking approval from the city council to install cameras in school zones. They believe the cameras will help reduce speeding, and therefore accidents, in school zones by holding drivers accountable.*

CALHOUN, GA. – According to an online news report posted at mdjonline.com, a motorcyclist was released from a hospital after being airlifted from the site of a vehicle wreck in Calhoun, Georgia. The Calhoun Police Department says a medical helicopter took the motorcyclist to Erlanger Hospital, and he was released the following day.* 

NORTH FORT MYERS, FL. – According to a news report published online at news-press.com, one person was killed and four others were injured in a single-vehicle accident in North Fort Myers, Florida. Three of the injured persons were children, according to the news report. The cause of the accident is still not known.* 

NORTH FORT MYERS, FL. – According to an online news story reported by fox4now.com, a man was killed, and two people were in critical condition after a vehicle wreck in North Fort Myers, Florida. The news report states that the two injured persons are the wife and daughter of the man who died in the crash.* 

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report published online at independentmail.com, one person was killed in a multi-vehicle wreck that occurred in Anderson County, South Carolina. The victim has not been identified, and South Carolina Highway Patrol is still investigating the wreck.* 

PENSACOLA, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wkrg.com, a three-vehicle crash in Pensacola, Florida, left one person dead. The sheriff’s office and WKRG report that the driver of one of the vehicles failed to observe a traffic signal and was arrested on criminal charges in connection with the fatal accident.* 

ORANGE COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at clickorlando.com, a passenger in a vehicle was killed during a single-car crash that took place in Orange County, Florida. The victim has not been identified. Troopers say that charges are pending against the driver of the car.* 

SARASOTA, FL. – According to a news story reported online by mysuncoast.com, a two-vehicle collision killed a motorcyclist in Sarasota, Florida. It appears the collision took place during the process of a left turn. Investigators working on the case are still reviewing the circumstances of the crash to determine whether charges might be filed.* 

BLEDSOE COUNTY, TN. – According to an online news report posted at newschannel9.com, a man was on life support after a hit-and-run accident that occurred in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. The victim was reportedly jogging on the side of a roadway, when a vehicle hit him. The driver left the scene.* 

FLINTVILLE, TN. – According to a news story reported online at elkvalleytimes.com, a 13-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle in Flintville, Tennessee. The teen was reportedly walking next to his bicycle along a roadway, when a vehicle ran into him.*

WINSTON-SALEM, NC. – According to news reports published online at wral.com and journalnow.com, a truck driver was killed in a construction accident in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Some construction material fell onto the victim, according to the report, while he was reportedly delivering the material to the construction site.* 

MACON COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news story posted at wtvm.com, two large truck accidents that occurred close together in time and proximity caused part of Interstate 85 to shut down in Macon County, Alabama. Officials have not provided detailed information about either of the accidents.* 

ATHENS, AL. – According to an online news report posted at waff.com, four people were injured in a vehicle wreck in Athens, Alabama. One of the injured persons was reportedly airlifted from the scene. Authorities investigating the crash have released limited information about the accident at this time.* 

UNITED STATES – According to a story posted online at newstalkflorida.com, the CEO of Tesla says the company is winning the race toward full vehicle autonomy and will be reviewing the necessary technology this month. Critics say the company is drumming up hype that it cannot back up with real data.* 

SHANGHAI, CHINA – According to a news story posted at smh.com.au, automaker Tesla is investigating a report of a vehicle explosion that occurred in a car park in Shanghai, China. Video footage from inside the car park shows smoke coming from the hood of the Tesla vehicle right before it bursts into flames.* 

SUNRISE, FL. – According to news reports posted online at local10.com and wsvn.com, a bicyclist was hit and killed in a crash with a vehicle in Sunrise, Florida. Authorities say the driver of the vehicle did not remain at the scene after the accident but fled the area. The reports state officers located the driver not long after the accident.*

WINTER GARDEN, FL. – According to a news story reported online at clickorlando.com, four people were injured in a chain-reaction crash in Winter Garden, Florida. Two of the injured persons were airlifted from the scene of the accident, according to the news report. No one involved has been identified at this time.* 

NASHVILLE, TN. – According to a news report published online at wsmv.com, a multi-vehicle wreck closed down almost all of one side of Interstate 24 in Nashville, Tennessee. Authorities at the scene did not provide information about whether anyone was injured in the accident or how the accident took place.* 

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wtoc.com, a medical emergency led to a vehicle crash and a power outage in Savannah, Georgia. The crash reportedly involved only one vehicle, and the driver of the vehicle has not been identified at this time.* 

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report published online at wjbf.com, officials were called to the scene of an injury accident in Richmond County, Georgia. Few details have been released about the accident, and authorities did not immediately say how many people were injured in the crash.*

There are multiple conditions in which drivers need to yield to others while traveling on Georgia roadways. These include circumstances when drivers are coming onto a roadway, changing into another lane, completing a turn, and driving through intersections.

THE VILLAGES, FL. – According to a news story reported online at villages-news.com, a Georgia driver was airlifted to a local hospital after being involved in a vehicle crash in The Villages, Florida. Investigators have not yet confirmed the cause of the accident but have released a report about the collision.* 

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story posted online at cbs46.com, a tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 674 in Clayton County, Georgia. The cause of the accident is not yet known, but officials who responded to the scene reported that at least one person sustained injuries in the incident.* 

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – According to an online news report posted by 11alive.com, two people were killed in a collision between a motorcycle and a semi-truck in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The collision reportedly occurred on Interstate 285. Police do not yet know all the details surrounding the crash.* 

BALDWIN COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news report posted at mynbc15.com, authorities have identified the suspected driver in a deadly wrong-way crash that occurred in early April in Baldwin County, Alabama. The man reportedly drove his vehicle the wrong way on Interstate 10 during a police pursuit and crashed into another vehicle head-on.* 

FULTON COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at ajc.com, a vehicle accident caused a portion of Interstate 285 to shut down in Fulton County, Georgia. Little information about the wreck has been released at this time, and it is not yet clear how many people involved in the accident sustained injuries.* 

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published at augustachronicle.com, a sheriff’s deputy was involved in a four-vehicle wreck that occurred in Richmond County, Georgia. The report states that the accident caused injuries to the deputy and one other person and closed down an intersection.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news story reported by cbs46.com, a judge has denied bond to a suspect in a fatal vehicle accident case in Atlanta, Georgia. One person was killed in the collision, and five people were injured, according to CBS 46. The crash reportedly began with a police pursuit.*

PARIS, TN. – According to a news report published online at parispi.net, police officers arrested a driver from Georgia after a vehicle crash that injured one person in Paris, Tennessee. Officers believed the driver was intoxicated at the time of the accident and said he attempted to flee the scene on foot.*

PLANT CITY, FL. – According to a news report published online at fox13news.com, a tire blowout led to a deadly vehicle accident in Plant City, Florida. The blowout and resulting crash happened on Interstate 4 and caused injuries to three other people, including two children, according to the report.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wsbtv.com, a driver fled from police, then ended up crashing into two vehicles in Atlanta, Georgia. The crash caused the death of one person and injuries to six other people, according to the news report.* 

AIKEN COUNTY, SC. – According to news reports posted online at augustachronicle.com and wrdw.com, a 4-year-old girl was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Aiken County, South Carolina. The cause of the collision is not yet known. The news reports state that at least two other people in the vehicle were injured in the accident.*

WARNER ROBINS, GA. – According to an online news story published at wgxa.tv, a woman was hit by a vehicle in a store parking lot in Warner Robins, Georgia. The woman’s name was not released, nor was any identifying information about the driver. WGXA reports that the victim was injured in the collision.* 

BIBB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wgxa.tv, two people were killed in a vehicle accident in Bibb County, Georgia. The two victims were husband and wife. It is unclear at this time how the accident happened, and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news report from wsav.com, a child was hit by a vehicle in Savannah, Georgia, and transported to a hospital with injuries. The circumstances of the accident are not totally clear, and the Savannah Police Department is still in the process of investigating, according to the report.* 

GEORGIA – According to a news story posted online at reporternewspapers.net, the Georgia Department of Transportation says driver attention is needed to avoid vehicle accidents inside construction zones. The spring season means more construction projects are starting in the state, and motorists need to practice safe driving to avoid serious collisions.* 

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wsav.com, a police chase ended in a vehicle crash in Savannah, Georgia. The news report says that two people involved in the accident were injured, and the suspect driver was arrested at the scene.*

MOYOCK, NC. – According to an online news story from outerbanksvoice.com, a vehicle accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Moyock, North Carolina. The accident reportedly involved three vehicles in total and caused injuries to two other people. North Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news report posted by wtoc.com, one person was ejected during a vehicle crash that took place in Savannah, Georgia. This person was reportedly injured in the wreck. Little additional information about the accident was included in the report from WTOC.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news story published by 11alive.com, authorities suspect alcohol was involved in a fatal vehicle crash that occurred during a police chase in Atlanta, Georgia. One person was killed in the crash, and multiple others were injured, according to the news story.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at ajc.com, police in Cobb County, Georgia, have reported that a driver has been criminally charged in connection with a vehicle crash that killed a pregnant woman. The crash occurred earlier in April and claimed the lives of the woman and her unborn child.* 

BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published at clickorlando.com, two people were killed in a motorcycle crash that took place in Brevard County, Florida. The news report states that the two victims were mother and son. Florida Highway Patrol is in charge of the investigation.* 

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – According to a news story reported online at 11alive.com, police are searching for a driver who crashed into an accident scene in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Officers say two vehicles had been involved in a wreck, when a passing vehicle hit those vehicles, as well as a third vehicle that had stopped to assist.*

COLUMBUS, GA. – According to a news story posted online at wtvm.com, a motorcyclist was hit by a vehicle in Columbus, Georgia. It is unclear whether or how seriously the motorcyclist was injured, and reports are conflicting about what kind of vehicle struck him or her. No one involved has been identified at this time.*

WALKER COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from newschannel9.com, Georgia State Patrol is investigating a deadly motorcycle collision that occurred in Walker County, Georgia. A motorcycle collided with a pickup truck near Ridgeland High School in Rossville, Georgia, according to the report.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at mdjonline.com, a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a car in Cobb County, Georgia. It appears the car traveled into the path of the motorcycle on Veterans Memorial Highway, causing the two vehicles to collide.*

NORTH FULTON COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story published online at wsbtv.com, three people are seriously injured after a double vehicle collision in North Fulton County, Georgia. The incident began with a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 285 and ended with a hit-and-run crash that caused injury to three drivers.*

NAPLES, FL. – According to a news story reported online by nbc-2.com, a man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Naples, Florida. The crash resulted in a vehicle rollover on Interstate 75. Authorities are not yet sure about the cause of the collision but have released identifying information about the victim.*

CENTURY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wkrg.com, a child died after being hit by a vehicle in a parking lot in Century, Florida. The circumstances of the collision are not fully clear, and Florida Highway Patrol is still in the process of investigating. The driver of the vehicle has been identified.*

SARASOTA, FL. – According to a news story published online at mysuncoast.com, Sarasota has topped a list for the most DUI accident fatalities in the state of Florida. The city was recently voted the best place to live in Florida in an unrelated poll, but the news of its DUI crash rate has dampened that honor.*

SMITHFIELD, NC. – According to online news reports from wral.com and abc11.com, a tractor-trailer and an RV collided in Smithfield, North Carolina, sending two people to a hospital for treatment. One of the victims was airlifted. It appears from the reports that the collision began with debris in the roadway.*

BROWARD COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at local10.com, a child was killed and eight people were injured in a hit-and-run vehicle crash in Broward County, Florida. The crash, which involved multiple vehicles, resulted in all lanes of travel closing down on Interstate 75 on Alligator Alley.*

GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted at wspa.com, South Carolina Highway Patrol is still searching for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into a moped in Greenville County, South Carolina, earlier this year. The moped rider was killed in the accident, according to the news report, and the vehicle driver left the scene.*

FLORIDA – According to an online news report from abc-7.com, an infant sleeper swing is still in sale in parts of Florida, despite a consumer warning about infant deaths associated with the product and a recall of the product. The swing, manufactured by Fisher Price, was the subject of a recent warning from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that was upgraded to a recall.*

HENRY COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wsbtv.com, a car crashed into a convenience store in Henry County, Georgia. The crash caused a large hole in the wall of the business. It is not clear if anyone was injured in the accident.*

SUMMERVILLE, GA. – According to an online news report published by wdef.com, a pedestrian was airlifted after being hit by a vehicle in Summerville, Georgia. Authorities say that the driver of the vehicle involved fled from the scene after the accident, and the pedestrian was left with serious injuries.*

SUMMERVILLE, GA. – According to a news story reported online at thesummervillenews.com, a pedestrian was airlifted from the scene of an accident after a hit-and-run vehicle collision in Summerville, Georgia. The pedestrian, who has not been identified, sustained serious injuries, according to the report.*

LEE COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story posted online at walb.com, law enforcement officers in Lee County, Georgia, are continuing to focus on distracted driving in an effort to save lives. Georgia State Patrol has released distracted driving citation figures for the county through the past year, and Troopers say enforcement is not letting up anytime soon.

HINESVILLE, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wsav.com, a police officer was involved in a vehicle accident in Hinesville, Georgia. Georgia State Patrol is investigating the collision, and Troopers have reported that a car turned in front of the police officer. No serious injuries were reported from the crash.*

Bullying has unfortunately affected very young children, but middle and high school students are still at a greater risk of experiencing bullying.

UNITED STATES – According to an online news story reported by gpbnews.com, the two recent crashes involving Boeing 737 MAX airplanes have led to a rise in people enrolling in fear-of-flying courses. For some people, news of the crashes has aggravated existing fears. For others, it has sparked fears they did not have before.*

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE. – According to an online news story reported by wdel.com, a man from Georgia was involved in an injury-causing vehicle wreck in New Castle County, Delaware. Authorities say the Georgia driver ran a red light at an intersection and ended up crashing into another vehicle.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report published online at cbs46.com, a suspect in a fatality vehicle collision surrendered to police in Cobb County, Georgia. The man is accused of participating in a vehicle race that caused a crash and killed two people. The other person involved in the race is still at-large, police say.*

OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported by orlandosentinel.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Osceola County, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers say that the driver of the vehicle who hit he motorcyclist initially stopped but then left the scene of the accident.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news story reported by gpbnews.com, the two recent crashes involving Boeing 737 MAX airplanes have led to a rise in people enrolling in fear-of-flying courses. For some people, news of the crashes has aggravated existing fears. For others, it has sparked fears they did not have before.* 

ORLANDO, FL. – According to an online news report posted at clickorlando.com, a teenager was killed in a single-car crash that occurred in Orlando, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are reporting that the driver of the car, another teenager, lost control of the vehicle and crashed off of the roadway, causing the death of his passenger.* 

EVERGLADES, FL. – According to an online news story posted at sun-sentinel.com, Florida Highway Patrol Troopers have reported that a possible racing incident led to a vehicle crash and the death of a child in the Everglades, Florida. Eight other people involved in the crash sustained injuries, according to the report.*

WAUCHULA, FL. – According to a news story posted online at fox13news.com, a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Wauchula, Florida. Witnesses saw the accident and watched the driver of the other vehicle leave the scene, according to the report. Florida Highway Patrol is looking for the suspect.*

ORANGE COUNTY, FL. – According to news reports posted online at orlandosentinel.com and nbc-2.com, a student was injured in a hit-and-run school bus crash in Orange County, Florida. Authorities have reported that the other driver involved in the accident hit the bus and then left the scene.*

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online by tcpalm.com, two people were injured in a single-vehicle wreck that took place in Indian River County, Florida. During the impact, the vehicle rolled over, authorities said. One of the occupants of the vehicle had to be airlifted from the scene, the news report states.*

BEULAH, AL. – According to an online news story reported at wtvm.com, two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Beulah, Alabama. One of the pedestrians was an adult, and the other was a child, according to the report. Officials are still investigating, and it is not yet clear if the vehicle driver will be charged or cited due to the accident.*

ELIZABETHTON, TN. – According to a news story reported online by wjhl.com, a head-on vehicle crash killed a woman in Elizabethton, Tennessee. It is not yet clear what caused the accident to occur, and officials are still investigating. The victim has been identified, as has the driver of the other vehicle.*

ROSSVILLE, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wdef.com, a man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Rossville, Georgia. The man’s motorcycle reportedly collided with a pickup truck, after the truck turned in front of the motorcycle. Investigators have identified the victim of the accident.*

CARTERSVILLE, GA. – According to a news report posted online at coosavalleynews.com, a head-on vehicle collision caused one fatality in Cartersville, Georgia. The two drivers involved in the accident have both been identified, but investigators have not yet released information about the cause of the accident.*

UNITED STATES – According to an NPR article published on www.wbur.org, pedestrian deaths across the United States are at a 30-year high, with 6,227 reported pedestrian deaths in 2018 alone.

LAKE CITY, FL. – According to a news story published online at wctv.tv, a motorcyclist was killed in an accident in Lake City, Florida. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and it does not appear that any other vehicles were involved. The Lake City Police Department is handling the case.*

HAVANA, FL. – According to an online news report published by wctv.tv, a jogger was struck and killed in a vehicle collision in Havana, Florida. Officials have identified the victim but have not released information about the driver. At this time, no charges have been filed, according to the news report.*

GILCHRIST COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wctv.tv, Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred in Gilchrist County, Florida. One person died in the accident, and another person was seriously injured, according to the news story.*

ALBANY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wfxl.com, a driver fatally hit a pedestrian and then left the scene in Albany, Georgia. Police are still searching for the missing driver, and officers are asking the public to call in if they know anything that could lead to an arrest. The victim has been identified.*

BIBB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report published online at wgxa.tv, a man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Bibb County, Georgia. Authorities are still in the process of completing their investigation into the accident, and they say that charges are pending. Officials have identified the victim and the driver of the other vehicle involved.*

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wrdw.com, one person was killed and another was injured in a vehicle crash between a car and a concrete truck in Columbia County, Georgia. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash, though they have reported on the nature of the collision.*

MARIETTA, GA. – According to a news report published online at mdjonline.com, a vehicle collision left a motorcyclist dead in Marietta, Georgia. The collision involved a passenger car and a motorcycle and occurred on Atlanta Street in Marietta. Officials have identified both of the parties involved in the accident.*

BIBB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at 13wmaz.com, a motorcyclist was tragically killed in a vehicle crash in Bibb County, Georgia. The victim has been identified by officials, as has the other driver, and authorities say that charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.* 

SHERMAN COUNTY, KS. – According to a news story posted online at hayspost.com, two Floridians were injured in a vehicle accident that occurred in Kansas. One other person was also injured in the crash. Authorities are still in the process of determining the cause of the accident, and no information about citations or charges has been reported.*

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wjhg.com, one person was injured in a multi-vehicle accident in Panama City Beach, Florida. Three vehicles were involved in the collision in total, which occurred in a chain-reaction fashion. Authorities are still investigating the cause.*

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at bradenton.com, a woman was killed in what is suspected to have been a DUI crash in Sarasota County, Florida. The accident occurred on Interstate 75 and reportedly caused all of the southbound lanes of the interstate to close for more than five hours.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at tbreporter.com, a motorcyclist died in a collision with a vehicle in Hillsborough County, Florida. The accident took place on Interstate 275, and the news report indicates that the motorcyclist died at the scene.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wsbtv.com, a wind-blown canopy hit and injured two people in Atlanta, Georgia. The incident occurred at the Ponce City Market, and the canopy reportedly flew down from a roof and struck the two people after a large gust of wind that broke the canopy loose.*

HOLLY HILL, SC. – According to an online news story reported by jdnews.com, a vehicle crash in Holly Hill, South Carolina caused three deaths. A man and two students from East Carolina University were identified as the victims. Three other people were injured in the accident, according to the report.*

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC. – According to online news stories reported at wect.com and wwaytv3.com, two children were killed in a single-car crash in new Hanover County, North Carolina. The reports state that the victims were siblings, and their mother was driving the car that crashed.*

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC. – According to news reports published online at reflector.com and abc11.com, two students from East Carolina University were among three people killed in a vehicle crash in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. In addition, two other ECU students and a third person were injured in the accident, according to the news report.*

CRENSHAW COUNTY, AL. – According to a news story reported online at alabamanews.net, a vehicle collision that occurred in Crenshaw County, Alabama, left one woman dead. The collision involved two vehicles, but Alabama State Troopers, who are investigating the crash, have not released details regarding the nature of the accident.*

ELMORE COUNTY, AL. – According to a news story reported online by alabamanews.net, a toddler was killed in a vehicle accident that took place in Elmore County, Alabama. An adult was also injured in the collision. Little information about the accident has been reported by investigating officials at this time.*

HOLMES COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story posted online at nwfdailynews.com, one person was killed and another person was injured in a motorcycle crash that took place in Holmes County, Florida. The motorcycle reportedly collided with a pickup truck. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident.*

UNITED STATES – The rate of injuries from scooter accidents has been increasing with the growing popularity of e-scooters, according to an online news story from gpbnews.org. The scooters can be found now in cities across the United States, and safety experts are beginning to see problems with the new mode of transportation.

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online by live5news.com, a multi-vehicle accident was reported in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Authorities have released little information regarding the accident at this time, and it is not clear if anyone sustained injuries.*

FLORIDA - Clickorlando.com writes that Florida has more pedestrian deaths than any other state and that Orange County is has a higher rate of pedestrian crashes than any other county in the state. Police are warning pedestrians that while they have the right of way, they are putting themselves at risk when they cross the road outside of crosswalks.

ALBANY, GA – According to an online news article published by WALB News 10, the same intersection saw two fatal car accidents in a matter of two days, raising concerns and questions by local residents.

ATLANTA, GA – An online news article published by www.11alive.com indicates that Georgia has substantially cracked down on distracted driving, obtaining twice as many convictions this year as compared to last year.

ALABAMA – As reported online by www.al.com, the Alabama legislature is working on plans to prepare for the introduction of self-driving vehicles.

Any accident that involves a hit-and-run driver may take a long time to investigate, as key facts and evidence are missing.  However, law enforcement officials have tools and methods to help solve mysterious hit-and-run accidents.

UNITED STATES – According to an online article published earlier this year by www.citylab.com, pedestrian accident fatalities have been on the rise over thepast decade, climbing more than 35% since 2008, and Georgia ranks six for one of the top 20 deadliest states for pedestrians.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – According to a news reportreleased by the Gwinnett Daily Post, a study reveals that Gwinnett County ranks third in the state of Georgia for distracted driving convictions.

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report at businessinsurance.com, the Occupational Safety and Heath Review Commission (OSHRC) assessed about twenty thousand dollars in citations against a sanitation company for violations discovered after a worker lost a fingertip in a work-related incident.*

CHAMBLEE, GA. – According to a news story posted online at ajc.com, police in Chamblee, Georgia, are warning drivers that a film crew will be disrupting traffic during the next few days. The police department issued a notice that fake gunfire would be involved in the filming, and drivers should be aware of the filming events taking place.*

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA – As reported online by WALB News 10, a proposed law, passed by both the Georgia House and Senate, would require more stringent hiring practices for Georgia school bus drivers.

CALIFORNIA – According to an online news report at businessinsurance.com, a contractor in California was cited for serious violations of safety after an employee died after being crushed to death on a construction site in San Rafael, California.

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to online news reports from wsbtv.com and fox5atlanta.com, a vehicle rear-ended a fire truck in Cobb County, Georgia. The fire truck was on the scene of another accident on the side of an interstate, when the vehicle ran into the back of it. The circumstances of the original accident were not reported.*

LARGO, FL – As reported by lawandcrime.com, a pedestrian was struck and injured by a hit-and-run driver, and subsequently shot by a man attempting to administer medical aid to the pedestrian.*

Florida Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up to Promote Safe Driving Habits for Distracted Driving Awareness Month

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – As reported online by www.tbnweekly.com, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with other Florida law enforcement agencies to promote safe driving habits for Distracted Driving Awareness Month to reduce the number of deadly distracted driving accidents seen each year.

JACKSONVILLE, FL – As reported by www.news4jax.com, a new LendingTree study concluded that Jacksonville ranks third in the state of Florida for drunk driving accident deaths.*

Distracted Driving Continues to be a Problem in Florida – Law Enforcement Authorities Push to Promote Safe Driving

KISSIMMEE, FL – As reported online by the Osceola News-Gazette, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is promoting April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month alongside other Florida law enforcement agencies.

DICKSON COUNTY, TN – According to an online news article published by www.wkrn.com, authorities are looking for a driver who fled the scene of a late night/early morning accident in Tennessee City.*

DOTHAN, AL – According to WSFA 12 NBC News, a 45-year-old man has been charged with multiple crimes for causing an accident that left one person dead and another critically injured.*

SARASOTA, FL – According to an online news article published on patch.com, a woman was struck and killed while attempting to cross the street near the intersection of Tamiami Trail and Grove Street.*

FLORENCE, SC – According to an online news report at wmbfnews.com, a woman has been arrested due to allegedly causing a fatal hit and run accident this past weekend in Florence, South Carolina.*

MIAMI BEACH, FL. – According to an online news story reported by miami.cbslocal.com, a man is in custody after a fatal vehicle collision in Miami Beach, Florida. The man allegedly caused a traffic accident that killed one person and then left the scene. Officers located the suspect a short time after the collision was reported.*

RICHMOND HILL, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wsav.com, serious injuries to at least one person were reported after a multi-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill, Georgia. Little information about the crash was included in the report from WSAV, and the injured person was not identified.*

MORGAN COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story posted online at morgancountycitizen.com, officials are reporting that a tire issue led to a fatal vehicle crash in Morgan County, Georgia. One man was killed in the accident, when his truck ran off the road and crashed into a tree.*

BRYAN COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wtoc.com, four people were injured in a multi-vehicle wreck that took place in Bryan County, Georgia. The accident involved five vehicles in total, and authorities say they issued four citations to drivers for following too closely.*

FLORIDA – According to a news story reported online at miamiherald.com, Destin and Sarasota are among the top cities in Florida for DUI fatality vehicle crashes. A consumer information group recently reported on where in Florida deadly DUI accidents were most common.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report posted at hilltopmonitor.com, a state agency in Georgia has reported that 17 people have been sickened by E. coli in the state. The outbreak has affected five states in the southern and eastern parts of the United States, including Georgia, and health officials have not yet identified the source.*

Fifteen Year Old Boy From Brisbane, Australia Suffers Serious Burns after his iPhone Battery Exploded

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – according to an online news report at ibtimes.com, emergency responders were called to the boy’s home due to burns he sustained from his iPhone 6 battery that exploded.*

DANIEL ISLAND, SC – According to an online news report at live5news.com, a part of Clements Ferry Road has been opened once again after a multiple vehicle crash that caused two people to be hospitalized.*

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at cbs12.com, a male from Boynton Beach, Florida tragically died in an accident in Okeechobee County, Florida.*

Families of Distracted Driving Victims Seek to Impose Law Banning Holding a Cell Phone When Behind the Wheel

Charlotte, NC – According to an online news report from wsoctv.com, there is a push from families of distracted driving victims to impose penalties on drivers who hold their cell phone when behind the wheel.*

TENNESSEE – According to an online news reports at fox17.com and tennessean.com, a new bill in Tennessee seeks to criminalize drivers for using their cell phones when behind the wheel.*

COLUMBUS, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wtvm.com, officials report that an accident involving a pedestrian occurred in Columbus, Georgia. Little information about the accident was provided in the WTVM report. No one involved in the accident was identified by officials.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news story posted at wgxa.tv, Georgia law enforcement officials were cracking down heavily on distracted driving during a nationally coordinated event. The law enforcement event helped to kick off Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is in the month of April.*

WOODSTOCK, GA. – According to a news report published online at mdjonline.com, the Woodstock City Council has voiced opposition to dockless electric scooters in the City of Woodstock, Georgia. The city staff will begin drafting a proposed ban on the two-wheeled vehicles, which will come before the full council for a vote at a later date.*

MIRAMAR BEACH, FL. – According to an online news report from thedestinlog.com, three people were injured in a crash after a vehicle ran a red light in Miramar Beach, Florida. The three injured people were transported away from the scene for emergency treatment at local hospitals, according to the report.*

YADKINVILLE, NC. – According to a news story posted online at wxii12.com, one person was killed in a five-vehicle crash that occurred in a construction zone in Yadkinville, North Carolina. One other person was injured in the crash, according to authorities.*

NORTH PORT, FL. – According to an online news story reported by mysuncoast.com, a Florida man has been arrested for giving alcohol to teenagers who were involved in a fatal vehicle crash. The crash resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl, the news report says, and a 22-year-old man is charged with providing the alcohol that played a role in the wreck.*

WAKULLA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story posted at wtxl.com, a sheriff’s deputy was involved in an injury-causing vehicle crash in Wakulla County, Florida. The deputy and the driver of the other vehicle were seriously injured in the crash, according to the news story.*

OCOEE, FL. – According to an online news report posted at orlandosentinel.com, two people were killed in a vehicle wreck that took place near Ocoee, Florida. Investigating officials have identified one of the victims, who was one of the driver’s, but the other victim’s name has not been released at this time.*

COVINGTON COUNTY, AL. – According to news stories reported online at dothaneagle.com and wfsa.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a 13-year-old driver in Covington County, Alabama. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and Alabama authorities have not said whether charges will be filed.

FOSCOE, NC. – According to an online news report posted at wataugademocrat.com, a woman and a child were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Foscoe, North Carolina. No one else involved in the accident was injured, and responding officials said the woman and child’s injuries were not life-threatening.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to an online news story reported at news4jax.com, Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are saying that a fatal vehicle crash that happened on U.S. Highway 17 began with a road rage chase. The driver killed in the accident had apparently been involved in a fender bender and was fleeing from the other driver.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to a news story published online at wokv.com, one person was killed and several others were injured in a vehicle wreck that took place in Jacksonville, Florida. The wreck involved six vehicles in total, the news story said, though it is not clear how each of the vehicles came to be involved.*

BALDWIN COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story from 41nbc.com, three people are dead after a vehicle accident that occurred in Baldwin County, Georgia. It appears the accident involved only one vehicle and took place near the Putnam County, Georgia, line.*

CAMILLA, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wtxl.com, a man is facing felony charges in connection with a deadly pedestrian crash that took place in Camilla, Georgia. The driver involved in the collision left the scene after the accident, and WTXL reports that the man in custody admitted he was involved.*

WARNER ROBINS, GA. – According to a news report published online at wgxa.tv, a man was struck by two vehicles in Warner Robins, Georgia. WGXA reports that the man did not survive due to the sever nature of his injuries. At this time, charges have not been filed against either of the drivers involved, according to WGXA.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to news reports published online by wsav.com and fox28media.com, a pedestrian was injured in a vehicle crash in Savannah, Georgia. Limited information about the accident has been released at this time, but authorities have identified the victim and the vehicle driver.*

MITCHELL COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online by walb.com, a suspect has been released, and a second suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a pedestrian fatality accident in Mitchell County, Georgia. The case involves a vehicle hit-and-run collision that killed a pedestrian in Camilla, Georgia.* 

AUGUSTA, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wrdw.com, a man was killed in a head-on vehicle collision in Augusta, Georgia. The circumstances of the accident have not been fully determined, but investigating officials have released identifying information on the man who died.* 

ALBANY, GA. – According to a news story reported online by walb.com, an 18-year-old driver has been charged in connection with a fatal vehicle wreck that took place in Albany, Georgia. One person died in the accident, according to WALB, and four people were seriously injured.*

BALDWIN COUNTY, AL. – According to a news story reported online at al.com, a Georgia man was injured, and his son from Florida was killed in a vehicle crash in Baldwin County, Alabama, that started with a police chase. Three other people died in the accident, according to the news report.*

LEON COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wtxl.com, a woman was killed in a vehicle wreck in Leon County, Florida. The cause of the accident, which occurred on Interstate 10, is still under investigation, but officials have released identifying information regarding the victim.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news report published by wsav.com, a teenager was injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer in Savannah, Georgia. The teen and the driver of the tractor-trailer have been identified, and the investigation into the accident is still ongoing, according to the report.*

MARTIN COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted by tcpalm.com, one person was injured in a tractor-trailer accident on Interstate 95 in Martin County Florida. The cause of the accident is not known at this time, and the injured person has not yet been identified by officials investigating the crash.*

BALDWIN COUNTY, AL. – According to a news report posted online at fox10tv.com, two investigations have been launched into a fatal police chase crash that occurred in Baldwin County, Alabama. One of the investigations will look into the crash itself, and the other will look into the conduct of the deputy involved.*

POMPANO BEACH, FL. – According to an online news story reported by local10.com, three people were injured in a crash between a car and a train in Pompano Beach, Florida. One of the injured persons was a child. It is still not clear how the accident happened, and investigators are continuing to review the case.*

CRANSTON, RI. – According to an online news story published at patch.com, a Florida father and son were injured in a vehicle crash in Cranston, Rhode Island. One additional person sustained injuries in the accident, which Patch reports involved only one vehicle.*

BAKER COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at actionnewsjax.com, an Alabama State University assistant professor was killed in a car crash in Baker County, Florida. Action News Jax also reports that the victim was a well-known member of the community in Jacksonville, Florida, as a former teacher in the area.*

FLORIDA – According to an online news story published at watchdog.org, Florida is considering elimination of its no-fault law relating to automobile accidents in the state. Currently, the law requires all drivers in Florida to carry certain insurance that will compensate them in the event of a car accident.*

GASTON, NC. – According to an online news report published at wtkr.com, a vehicle accident in Gaston, North Carolina, killed a passenger. When authorities arrived at the scene of the accident, the driver of the vehicle had left. Police are still attempting to locate this person, according to the news report.*

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to a news report published online at patch.com, a multi-vehicle crash left at least five people injured in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sparse information regarding the accident has been released at this time, and none of the injured persons has yet been identified by officials investigating the wreck.*

NEW BERN, NC. – According to a news story reported online by wral.com, a driver is facing criminal charges in connection with a vehicle crash that killed a passenger in his car in New Bern, North Carolina. The driver reportedly ran off the road and hit a tree, and authorities have reported he has been charged with reckless driving.*

CURRITUCK COUNTY, NC. – According to an online news story reported by wavy.com, a former sheriff’s deputy was killed in a car crashin Currituck County, North Carolina. Only one vehicle was reportedly involved in the accident, and investigators have not yet released information regarding the cause of the crash.*

NORTH CAROLINA – According to a news story reported online at wvah.com, a chain-reaction vehicle crash that took place in North Carolina killed a husband and wife. The collision reportedly involved multiple tractor-trailers and a pickup truck. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.* 

UNITED STATES – According to a news report published online at mlive.com, the number of deaths related to Takata air bags has been upped to 24. A recent fatality from an Arizona vehicle accident has been determined to have been related to explosion of the Takata air bag inside the vehicle.*

TAMPA, FL. – According to a news story reported online by fox13news.com, a mother brought her son to authorities after a fatal hit-and-run crash that took place in Tampa, Florida. The 19-year-old boy had reportedly hit and killed a motorcyclist and injured a passenger on the motorcycle, then left the scene.*

MIAMI BEACH, FL. – According to a news report posted online at local10.com, a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Miami Beach, Florida. Neither the victim nor a potential suspect has been identified by authorities at this time.*

LEE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story posted at news-press.com, a man was killed in a vehicle collision that occurred in Lee County, Florida. The man’s vehicle was struck by a driver who swerved to avoid hitting another vehicle, according to the news report. Florida Highway Patrol says that charges are pending.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story from ajc.com, a car crashed into a beauty salon in Cobb County, Georgia. The crash into the salon was preceded by a two-vehicle collision on the roadway outside of the salon. One person was killed in the collision, while another was seriously injured.*

CHATTANOOGA, TN. – According to news reports published online at newschannel9.com and wdef.com, a portion of a concrete barrier on Interstate 75 collapsed in Chattanooga, Tennessee. One person was injured in the incident. The reports are conflicting about the seriousness of the person’s injuries and how the person was involved in the collapse.*

JASPER COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report published by blufftontoday.com, a Georgia woman has been criminally charged for a fatal vehicle crash that took place in Jasper County, South Carolina. The crash involved only one vehicle and resulted in the death of a passenger in the vehicle who was also from Georgia.*

CAMILLA, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wctv.com, a suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred in Camilla, Georgia. A vehicle hit and killed a man, and the driver left the scene, according to WCTV. Authorities later located the vehicle in a motel parking lot.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by 11alive.com, a four-vehicle crash injured a police officer in Gwinnett County, Georgia. One other person was injured in the accident. No one involved, including the police officer, was identified in the news report.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story posted by patch.com, a police officer was involved in a serious vehicle accident in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Four vehicles somehow crashed on Interstate 85, sending two people to a hospital with serious injuries. The officer was among the injured.*

SOUTH CAROLINA – A news report from cbsnews.com shares safety tips for ridesharing customers in light of the murder of a student in South Carolina. The college student got into a vehicle she thought was her Uber ride, and the driver of that vehicle is now accused of her murder.*

FORT VALLEY, GA. – According to a news story reported online by wgxa.tv, deputies in Peach County, Georgia, are pushing for changes to a section of road where a triple fatality wreck recently occurred in Fort Valley, Georgia. The officers would like the Georgia Department of Transportation to look into changes on the road.* 

STATESBORO, GA. – According to an online news story reported by statesboroherald.com, a man was killed in a single-car wreck in Statesboro, Georgia. Investigators have identified the victim, but they have not yet determined what caused the collision. The investigation is still ongoing.* 

WASHINGTON COUNTY, TN – An online news article published by wcyb.com reports that a 17-year-old Jonesborough teenager is in critical condition after being involved in a morning accident on April 8, 2019.*

CHEATHAM COUNTY, TN – According to an online news article published by www.tennessean.com, a Robertson County woman sustained fatal injuries in a weekend accident that happened in Cheatham County.*

COLLETON COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story from live5news.com, three children were injured in a suspected drunk driving crash in Colleton County, South Carolina. Three other people were also injured. South Carolina Highway Patrol has reportedly placed a driver under arrest in connection with the wreck, and he has been charged with driving under the influence.*

OCALA, FL. – According to an online news story posted by wctv.com, a driver hit another vehicle and then left the scene in Ocala, Florida. The accident caused serious injuries to two people and significant damage to their vehicle. Authorities are still searching for the missing driver and are asking for help from the public.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wsbradio.com, a vehicle wreck and fuel spill closed part of Interstate 285 in Atlanta, Georgia. Limited information regarding the accident has been released at this time, and no one involved in the collision has yet been identified by investigators.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by ajc.com, a personal dispute between two women led to a shooting and vehicle crash in DeKalb County, Georgia. The circumstances of the incident are not yet completely clear, but the news report states that one woman was transported to the hospital, and another woman was arrested.*

ORANGE COUNTY, FL – According to an online news article published by www.clickorlando.com, a 59-year-old St. Cloud man has died following an accident between a log truck and a passenger vehicle.

TARRANT, AL – According to WSFA 12 NBC News, a tractor trailer crashed into a daycare center after being involved in a seven-vehicle accident.*

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC. – According to a news story posted online at fayobserver.com, pedestrian traffic deaths are increasing in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Based on data provided by law enforcement in the county, pedestrians are dying in higher numbers each year because of collisions with vehicles.* 

SPARTANBURG, SC. – According to a news story reported online at wspa.com, the area of Spartanburg, South Carolina, saw a string of accidents during the first weekend of April. South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Greenville County Coroner’s Office responded to numerous vehicle crashes, including several fatal collisions.*

DODGE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published at 13wmaz.com, a woman was killed in a rear-end collision with a semi-truck in Dodge County, Georgia. The collision took place in a construction zone along U.S. Highway 23 near Gresston, Georgia, and authorities are continuing to investigate.*

GAINESVILLE, GA. – According to an online news report from gainesvilletimes.com, a man was killed in a vehicle wreck in Gainesville, Georgia. Officials have identified the victim and the driver of the other vehicle, and law enforcement is still in the process of investigating. The report from the Gainesville Times says charges will not be filed.*

AUGUSTA, GA. – According to a news report posted online at augustachronicle.com, Georgia officials have kicked off Distracted Driving Awareness month. The event begins just in time for the Masters golf tournament, which will bring thousands of people to the area of Augusta, Georgia, by way of Georgia roadways.* 

MICANOPY, FL. – According to an online news report published at gainesville.com, one person was seriously injured in a vehicle accident that occurred on Interstate 75 in Micanopy, Florida. The accident caused half of the interstate to close, which led to traffic backups in the area for several hours.*

ORANGE COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online by tcpalm.com, a man was killed in a tractor-trailer crash in Orange County, Florida. Officials are still investigating the circumstances of the crash, but they have identified both people involved in the accident.*

MIRAMAR BEACH, FL. – According to a news report published online at nwfdailynews.com, injuries were reported after a head-on vehicle collision that took place in Miramar Beach, Florida. Few details about the accident have been released by investigating officials at this time, and no one involved has been identified.*

ORLANDO, FL. – According to an online news report published at clickorlando.com, a man was killed in an accident with a car carrier in Orlando, Florida. The circumstances of the accident are not clear, but it appears the man was working on or around the carrier when it collapsed on top of him.*

WAKULLA COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at wtxl.com, a sheriff’s deputy was seriously injured in a vehicle crash that took place in Wakulla County, Florida. The crash also caused serious injuries to another driver, according to the news report.*

WEST PALM BEACH, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wwjnewsradio.radio.com, a federal jury awarded the parents of two Florida teens who were killed in an RV crash $10 million in damages. The crash occurred last year, and the teens’ parents filed suit against the estate of the 99-year-old RV driver.*

DAYTONA, FL. – According to an online news story reported at news-journalonline.com, a man and a woman were killed in a single-vehicle crash in Daytona, Florida. The cause of the crash is not entirely clear, and authorities believe that it occurred hours prior to an emergency call reporting the wrecked vehicle.* 

GEORGIA – According to an online report at wfxl.com, accidents are twenty three times more likely if driving while distracted.  As such, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety as well as Georgia law enforcement have banded together with the National Highway Traffic Safety administration in light of April being “Distracted Driving Awareness Month.”*

JACKSON COUNTY, NC. – According to a news report published online at foxcarolina.com, investigators have found that a fatal plane crash in North Carolina was due to overloading. In a report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the investigation into the crash revealed that the plane was carrying too much weight.* 

UNITED STATES – According to an online report from prnewswire.comand a listing at cpsc.gov, a model of portable charger has been recalled in the United States and Canada because it poses a potential fire hazard. The recall took effect on April 2, 2019, and it applies to a model of charger manufactured by Spector & Co.*

CAPE CORAL, FL. – According to a news story published online at nbc-2.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a semi-truck in Cape Coral, Florida. The truck was reportedly hauling cars and turned in front of the motorcyclist at an intersection. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the collision.*

MANATEE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story from mysuncoast.com,authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver in Manatee County, Florida. The suspect reportedly caused a vehicle collision, then left the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was critically injured, according to the news report.*

SARASOTA, FL. – According to a news story reported online at mysuncoast.com, a driver was seriously injured in a vehicle wreck in Sarasota, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers responded to the scene and concluded from initial investigation that the driver of one of the vehicles ran a red light, according to the report.*

NORTH PORT, FL. – According to a news report posted online at abcactionnews.com, an alleged drunk driving accident killed a teenager in North Port, Florida. The accident involved more than a dozen people in total, all of whom were riding in or on top of a single vehicle.*

BIRMINGHAM, AL. – According to a news story reported online at wtvm.com, AAA has introduced a new anti-distracted driving campaign in Alabama. The campaign encourages drivers to never drive “intexticated,” comparing the dangers of distracted driving to the dangers of drunk driving.*

BIRMINGHAM, AL. – According to a news story published online at wbrc.com, a vehicle accident caused part of Interstate 59/20 to be closed down in Birmingham, Alabama. Limited information about the accident has so far been reported, and it is not clear if the collision led to any injuries.*

AIKEN COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story posted online at wrdw.com, a man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck in Aiken County, South Carolina. Authorities responding to the scene have not immediately reported the cause of the accident, but the news report says one of the drivers crossed over the centerline of the road.*

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at firstcoastnews.com, two motorcyclists were injured after crashing into a deputy’s patrol vehicle in St. Johns County, Florida. The deputy was reportedly attempting a U-turn, when the motorcycles ran into the patrol vehicle.*

BARTOW COUNTY, GA. – According to news reports published at 11alive.com and cbs46.com, a tractor-trailer accident wreaked havoc on Interstate 75 in Bartow County, Georgia. The crash happened on the southbound side of the interstate and involved two tractor-trailers, according to one of the news reports.*

STATESBORO, GA. – According to an online news story posted by wtoc.com, a driver was arrested after a fatal vehicle crash in Statesboro, Georgia. The accident involved a rear-end collision that killed the driver of one of the vehicles. The victim and the other driver have been identified.*

AIKEN COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report posted online at wjbf.com, a vehicle crash in Aiken County, South Carolina, left one person dead and two people injured. It is not yet clear how the accident occurred or what events contributed to the collision. The victim who died has been identified by officials.* 

GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC. – According to news reports posted online at foxcarolina.com, wyff4.com, and wspa.com, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic accident in Greenville County, South Carolina. The accident stemmed from a car trying to pass another car and hitting the pedestrian in the process, according to the reports.*

HENRY COUNTY, GA – As reported online by www.fox5atlanta.com, four people are in custody, and three injured people are in the hospital following a shootout and road rage accident.*

WALTHOURVILLE, GA – As reported by www.onlineathens.com, a 36-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after causing a car accident that resulted in injuries to three people, and then subsequently fleeing police on foot with his child.*

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – An online news article published by patch.com reports that a 58-year-old man was struck and killed in a pedestrian accident.*

COLLETON COUNTY, SC – According to www.counton2.com, a 42-year-old Ladson man has been charged with multiple drunk driving offenses for causing an accident that resulted in another person’s death.*

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA – As reported online by The Brunswick News, a man sustained fatal injuries in a workplace accident off Sea Island Road.*

SAGINAW, MI – As reported online by www.wnem.com, the number of motorcyclists on the roadway, and therefore, the number of motorcycle accidents, will increase as the weather gets warmer this spring.*

GORDON COUNTY, GA – According to www.northwestgeorgianews.com, a pilot who died in a plane crash late last month was on a test flight when the plane suddenly crashed.*

TAMPA, FL. – According to a news story reported online by fox5atlanta.com, the Federal Aviation Administration is reporting that the helicopter that crash-landed on a street in Tampa, Florida, might have had a history of issues. The crash killed a passenger in a vehicle, and investigators believe the aircraft might have been having mechanical trouble in the days prior.* 

HARDIN COUNTY, TN. – According to an online news story reported by wbbjtv.com, two people were killed, and one person was seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Hardin County, Tennessee. Limited information about the accident has been released at this time, and authorities have not determined the cause of the crash. No one involved has been identified.*

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story published online at rockdalenewtoncitizen.com, one person was killed, and two others were injured in a vehicle wreck that occurred in Rockdale County, Georgia. One of the injured persons was a child, according to the news report.*

CARTER COUNTY, TN. – According to an online news story posted by wcyb.com, a serious vehicle accident was reported in Carter County, Tennessee. No information regarding the events of the collision was included in the news report. It appears that at least one person had to be airlifted from the scene for medical treatment.*

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from onlineathens.com, a woman was killed in a vehicle crash in Rockdale County, Georgia. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the accident but have released identifying information about the victim, according to the report.*

HOMERVILLE, GA. – According to an online news story published at wctv.tv, a report from the Georgia Public Service Commission has concluded that failures of a gas company led to a 2018 explosion at a coffee shop in Homerville, Georgia. The explosion injured three people who were inside the shop at the time.*

COLLETON COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online by walterborolive.com, a driver has been charged for a vehicle crash that injured three children in Colleton County, South Carolina. Six people in total were injured in the wreck, and authorities placed one driver under arrest for suspected drunk driving.*

BERKELEY, SC. – According to a news story published online at live5news.com, a man was killed in a single-vehicle wreck that took place in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It is not yet clear why the crash occurred, according to the news reports, but authorities are still in the process of investigating.*

COLUMBUS, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wltz.com, a college employee was struck and killed by a vehicle in Columbus, Georgia. The man was reportedly attempting to cross a road in his wheelchair on the campus of Columbus State University Uptown, when he was hit by a passing dump truck.*

LIBERTY COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from wjcl.com, a Georgia State Patrol Trooper was involved in a head-on vehicle crash while pursuing a suspect in Liberty County, Georgia. The Trooper and two other people were reportedly injured in the accident and transported to a local hospital.*

NORTH CAROLINA – According to a news story posted online at wfmynews2.com, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol has launched “Operation Drive to Live,” a one-week initiative focused on reducing teen vehicle crashes in the state. The operation will run from Monday, April 8, to Friday, April 12, 2019.* 

Trials Rule that Roundup Caused Individuals to Contract Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Damages in One Case Awarded to Victim

According to an online article at articles.mercola.com, trials establish that victims contracted Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma caused by Monsanto’s Roundup.*

According to an online article at breitbart.com, test lab “hackers” caused Tesla’s autopilot system to drive the vehicle into the wrong lane or towards oncoming vehicles.*

KNOXVILLE, TN – As reported online by the Knoxville News Sentinel, electric share-ride scooters will return to the streets of Knoxville after the scooter’s maker, Zagster, addresses a safety-related technology issue.*

CLAY COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at news4jax.com, the Florida Highway Patrol and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a serious accident located in Orange Park.  The accident occurred in the evening hours and took place close to Arora Boulevard near Blanding Boulevard.   It is not clear at this time if charges will be filed pursuant to this incident.  The accident remains under investigation by local authorities. There are no further details on the accident.  It is not clear whether charges will be filed in this case.*

TAMPA, FL – According to an online news report at wfla.com, the local sheriff’s office has indicated that a seventeen year old female tragically succumbed to her injuries after she was struck while on a skateboard on her way to work during the early morning hours.*

BARTOW, FL – According to an online news report at patch.com, two sisters died after their scooter was hit by a pickup truck in Polk County, Florida.*

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. — According to an online news report at wcnc.com, a driver is hit by a wheel that flew off of a boat trailer in Lenoir County, North Carolina.  The driver is lucky to be alive, as he only sustained minor injuries.*

RURAL HALL, N.C. — According to an online news report at wxii12.com, an individual is dead after being involved in an accident with a semi-truck in Rural Hall, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – According to an online report at wsoctv.com, a woman has been arrested after causing a fatal hit and run accident.*

HARDIN COUNTY, TN – According to a recent online news article published by WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News in Jackson, Tennessee, a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 128 has left two people dead and another person critically injured.*

BIRMINGHAM, AL – According to an online news report at wbrc.com, a pedestrian, while holding a child, was struck in a parking lot located on Summit Boulevard.*  

KINSTON, N.C. — According to an online news report at cbs17.com, a trooper from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol reports that a man from Kinston, North Carolina was going at an excessive rate of speed in a Chevy Suburban.*

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TN – According to 1057news.com, a Cookeville man was killedand three passengers injured in a late-night single-vehicle accident on Highway 70 East.*

CHURCH HILL, TN – As reported by the Rogersville Review, a head-on collision has left five people injured, with one of the victims currently hospitalized and in critical condition.*

TRENTON, TN – A recent news article published online by wbbjtv.com discusses a distracted driving accident victim’s journey to share his story with students and others following a tragic 2009 accident.*

GASTON COUNTY, NC – A recent online news article published by wsoctv.com reports that a motorcyclist was killedin a tragic collision with a tractor trailer.*

CHURCH HILL, TN – As reported by www.timesnews.net, a 19-year-old Surgoinsville man remains in critical condition following a horrific head-on collision that happened near the intersection of Cross Valley Road and Highway 11-W.*

OMAHA, AL – According to an online news report at therandolphleader.com, an eighteen year old girl from Woodlands, Alabama died this past weekend after she fell from the back of a truck.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL -  According to an online report at wokv.com, an officer is injured in an accident on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 3, 2019.*

PINE ISLAND SOUND, FL – According to online news reports at winknews.com and news-press.com, a man died in a boating accident in Pine Island Sound, Florida.*

MIAMI, FL – According to an online news report at local10.com, April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. A Florida Highway Patrol Trooper reminded the public about the dangers associated with distracted driving.*

SAVANNAH, GA — According to an online news report at underthegeorgiasun.com, a woman pedestrian, aged sixty two, was hit while she was trying to go across a busy Savannah roadway.*

KISSIMMEE, FL – According to an online news report at abcactionnews.com, a woman is arrested after striking a thirteen-year-old girl while biking on her way to school.  The girl was tragically killed in the accident.*

MILLEDGEVILLE, GA. — According to an online news report at the unionrecorder.com, police have released the names of three individuals who died and two others who sustained injuries in a single automobile accident.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at patch.com, a vehicle operator is still in the intensive care unit and a police officer from Gwinnett County is now in stable condition following a multi car accident that caused Interstate 85 to be shut down.*

HOMERVILLE, GA – According to an online news report at walb.com, three women were at a coffee shop in the center of town in Homerville, Georgia during the late summer of last year when construction workers hit a gas line connected to the coffee shop’s building that ended up causing an explosion. The three women were injured as a result.*

WARNER ROBINS, GA – According to an online report from 41nbc.com, a male pedestrian died after being struck by two vehicles in Warner Robins, Georgia.*

CUMMING, GA – According to an online news report at patch.com, an individual is struck by a vehicle in Cumming, Georgia, per the Forsyth County News.  The incident caused blockages of traffic on Veterans Memorial Boulevard.*

According to an article published at rideapart.com, BMW issued a recall of C600 and C650 Scooters manufactured from 2015 to 2018 due to brake fluid leaks.*

DETROIT, MI – According to an online news report at 10news.com, the highway safety agency for the United States has opened up two investigations to examine the cause of the fires by affected Kia and Hyundai vehicles after receiving complaints of thirty one hundred fires and one hundred three injuries.  One death was also reported as a result of the vehicle fires*

According to an online report at rideapart.com, the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) is recalling 2017 to 2019 Indian Scouts, Scout Sixty and Bobber Scouts motorcycles due to anti-lock brake systems that are not filled with the proper fluids to the correct standard.*

JEFF COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at jdledger.com, a fifty seven year old man from Hazlehurst was hit and killed by a vehicle as he was walking on a darkened local roadway.*

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol are still trying to determine where a woman they suspect to have been driving while drunk entered I-275 going the wrong way. The suspected drunk driver crashed head-on with a motorist. That person suffered massive injuries, and her current medical status is unknown. The collision happened at 3:15 in the morning on I-275 according to WFLA.com.The wrong way driver sustained minor injuries and was placed under arrest. She was held on bond. The crash is still being investigated. *

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL. — A man from Starke, Florida died, and two other people sustained significant injuries in a head-on collision in Keystone Heights according to News 4 Jax.The Florida Highway Patrol officers investigating the crash said the deadly collision happened on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. Troopers noted the scene of the accident to be on State Road 21 at the intersection of Southeast 33^rd Street, near the Bradford-Clay county lines. The responding troopers still have the matter under investigation. They have not said whether they will issue charges in the incident.*

SUNRISE, Fla. — A massive crash in Sunrise community of Broward County on Friday, March 22, 2019, left one person dead, two others severely injured, and a third person with injuries described as minor. NBC Miami reported that the accident happened during the height of the Friday morning commute. Cars backed up for a long stretch as officers began an investigation into how the deadly crash occurred. Law enforcement officers along with crime scene investigators continue to investigate why this devastating crash happened. *  

PAWYEYS ISLAND, S.C. – According to an online news reports at firehouse.com and emsworld.com, A Pawleys Island fireman/EMT succumbs to his injuries in a motorcycle accident on United States Highway 17.*

Dougherty County Police Department Continues to Investigate Two Fatal Accidents That Happened Within Two Days

ALBANY, GA – As reported online by the Albany Herald, the Dougherty County Police Department continues to investigate two fatal accidents that happened within a one-mile radius within two days.*

NASHVILLE, TN – According to an online news report at wsmv.com, police have responded to the scene of an accident where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Nashville.*

One Person Succumbs to Injuries in Multi Vehicle Accident in Levy County; Accident Involved Four Motorcycles

LEVY COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at firstcoastnews.com, a person has died in the afternoon hours. The accident involved two vehicles and four motorcycles, per the Florida Highway Patrol.*

BROWARD, FL– According to an online news report at local10.com, a person has died and four others sustained injuries in a car crash that occurred on Peters Road and Davie Boulevard.*

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL– according to an online news report at clickorlando.com, an individual died and three others sustained injuries in a crash that occurred during the nighttime.*

FORT MEYERS, FL – According to an online news report at nbc-2.com, a man is being charged with a DUI and for failure to stay at the scene of a crash that caused serious injuries to four people.*

HAYLEYVILLE, AL – According to an online news report at al.com, a motorcycle accident leaves one woman dead after she left the roadway and struck a culvert.*

BARBOUR COUNTY, AL – According to an online news report at al.com, a man from Barbour County succumbed to his injuries in a motorcycle accident.*

STARKE, FL– According to an online news report at news4jax.com, a truck driver from Jacksonville, Florida is in the hospital after sustaining severe injuries in a Friday night crash involving an 18-wheeler on United States Highway 301.*

BANKS COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, a fifty six year old man is being charged with a felony after his involvement in an auto accident that caused the death of a three year old child and injured four others.*

ARAB CITY, AL – According to an online news report at waaytv.com, a woman has died after being involved in an accident.*  

COBB COUNTY, GA — According to an online news report at 11alive.com, an eighty two year old victim died in an accident that occurred in the afternoon.*

 BUENA VISTA, GA – According to an online news report from ajc.com, the mother of a woman who died in a trucking accident back in 2017 was awarded twenty seven million dollars given the death of her daughter.*

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA – As reported online by www.wtvy.com, Georgia lawmakers are pushing for all school bus drivers to undergo public safety screenings twice per year.*

According to an online news report at mdjonline.com, a sixty-year-old man from Douglasville has been identified after being killed in small plane crash, per the Deputy Coroner.

The body of the man is going to be transported to the GBI Crime Lab in Atlanta for further analysis and to determine the man’s exact cause of death.  The man was pronounced dead at the accident site on a property close to a residential area on Spencer Drive, located southerly of Calhoun, Georgia.

Officials remain on the scene of a small airplane crash south of Calhoun which resulted in the death of the pilot. Per the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened a little bit after 3:30 p.m.

PENSACOLA, FL – According to an online news report at wkrg.com, a person is dead after being hit head on by a wrong way driver who appeared to be intoxicated by alcohol.*

SAVANNAH, GA – According to an online news report at wjcl.com, a motorcyclist crashes, seriously injuring the biker.*

HILTON HEAD ISLAND – According to an online report at wjcl.com, an accident occurred at around 12:00 p.m. on Plantation Drive close to Calibogue Cay Road in the Sea Pines located around Hilton Head Island.*

CLAYTON, N.C. – According to an online news report at abc11.com, the Clayton community is currently mourning the death of a high school student that was struck by a vehicle as he was crossing the road.

DUBLIN, GA. — According to an online news report at 13wmaz.com, students were injured in a school bus accident on Buckeye Road in Johnson County, Georgia.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report ajc.com, a man was left brain dead after being struck by a hit and run driver.*

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – According to an online news report at wjcl.com, a bicyclist is killed after being hit by a dump truck.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, police are currently conducting an investigation of a fatal accident involving an Uber driver.*

COLUMBIA, S.C. – According to an online news report at wistv.com, the Columbia South Carolina police are conducting an investigation of a deadly accident that occurred at the intersection of Duke Avenue and Lamar Street.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. — A 66-year-old from North Carolina man died after a vehicle struck the man while he was walking. The Rome News-Tribune reported that the fatal pedestrian accident in northwest Georgia occurred just after 6:00 a.m. on an overpass to Interstate 20. Cobb police continue to search for answers about the fatal pedestrian crash, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation. *

CHATTANOOGA, TN – An online news article published by News Channel 9 ABC reports that Tennessee lawmakers are proposing a “Hands-Free” law that is much like what Georgia passed in July of 2018.*

COWETA COUNTY, GA – An online news report published by www.wsbtv.comreveals that there are multiple injuries following a chain-reaction school bus accident.*

TWIGGS COUNTY, GA – An online news report published by WGXA indicates that an early morning tractor trailer accident has resulted in the closer of lanes on I-16.*

FLAGLER COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at flaglerlive.com, a family of five individuals plus an off duty police officer were involved in a crash that left some with serious injuries.*  

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County police issued a traffic citation alleging two violations of Georgia’s traffic laws to a woman who ran over two teenagers in a crosswalk near a local high school. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, citing a Channel 2 report, said that the teens were walking across Holt Road while in the crosswalk with weightlifting equipment when a woman driving a Mercedes-Benz sped into them. The two teens were severely injured. One teen reportedly sustained injuries initially described as life-threatening. The other teen suffered injuries described as severe. Fortunately, the medical condition of both teens has substantially improved. However, the driver of the Mercedes-Benz must now answer to a judge for at least two traffic violations. *

CLAYTON, N.C. — According to an online news report at myfox8.com, an eighteen year old male succumbed to his injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Lombard Street.*

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Medics rushed a motorcycle operator to a local hospital with critical injuries after the motorcycle, and a Savannah police cruiser collided. The crash happened just before 12:00 a.m. Georgia State Patrol officers took over the investigation from the Savannah police. The hospital admitted the motorcycle rider with serious injuries. The motorcycle rider's current medical status is not known according to WJCL.com.*

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County Police was forced to shut down busy thoroughfares so they could investigate a fatal pedestrian crash on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The collision transpired around 6:30 a.m. The road closures backed up traffic significantly and led to traffic jams right as the morning commute commenced according to a report filed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution online. Despite police keeping the roads closed for several hours so they could investigate what happened, they were unable to conclude, and Cobb County police still have the matter under further investigation. They have not released any information concerning criminal charges or who might be at fault for causing the accident. * 

ATLANTA, Georgia — The passenger of an auto died in a horrific collision when the driver of the car blew through a red light. A tractor-trailer truck slammed into the vehicle. The impact killed the passenger, according to a report filed by CBS 46. The driver of the car that blew the red light was also injured and was taken to the hospital. The fatal crash took place around 9:40 p.m. in the northwest section of Atlanta. Police are seeking charges against the driver who was injured. There was no word about whether the police concluded their investigation. *

BREVARD COUNTY, FL — A speeding driver killed the family of a 64-year-old man from Manahawkin, New Jersey on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, Florida. According to the Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch, the speeding motorist plowed into the 64-year-old motorcycle rider around 7:45 a.m. The motorcycle enthusiast was in Florida to enjoy Daytona Bike Week with his son and some friends. Sadly, the man never arrived. Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol continue to investigate the deadly accident. They have not issued charges at this point. *

DAYTONA BEACH, FL — Bike Week in Daytona Beach lures thousands upon thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Central Florida each year. The annual celebration is a boon to the local economy. Hotels, restaurants, quickly fill up with bikers from around the country, and so too does the Halifax Trauma Center in Daytona Beach. Physicians working in the Halifax Trauma Center in Daytona Beach are expecting to be very busy as Bike Week rolls toward its conclusion. A report filed by WESH 2 News indicates that doctors in the trauma department noticed an increase in severe injuries suffered by motorcycle riders and their passengers during Bike Week compared to the average week at the hospital. Despite a large number of patients, the hospital promises that the quality of care will not suffer as a result. * 

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A 66-year-old from North Carolina man died after a vehicle struck the man while he was walking. The Rome News-Tribune reported that the fatal pedestrian accident in northwest Georgia occurred just after 6:00 a.m. on an overpass to Interstate 20. Cobb police continue to search for answers about the fatal pedestrian crash, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation. *

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC — According to an online news report at wltx.com, a man was killed in a head on collision that occurred in Lexington County, South Carolina.*

ROSWELL, GA – According to an online news report at mdjonline.com, three people were taken to an area hospital after being in an accident that occurred close to the Chattahoochee Nature Center.*

PAULDING COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at mdjonline.com, a construction worker was killed by a hit and run driver.*  

DANIEL ISLAND, SC – According to an online news report at live5news.com, two adults and two children have been taken to an area hospital after an accident on Daniel Island in South Carolina.*

SAVANNAH, GA – According to an online news report at wtoc.com, a man from Rincon, Georgia notes that he is lucky to be alive following an accident on Interstate 95 close to Jimmy DeLoach Parkway.*

BIBB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at 13maz.com, a tractor trailer carrying beer was going northbound on Interstate 75 when it changed lanes and failed to see a BMW.  The tractor trailer struck the BMW and then overturned on its side.

WATAUGA COUNTY, NC – According to an online news report at theappalacianonline.com, the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a high speed chase that ended with a crash at the intersection of King and Hardin Streets. 

SOUTH FULTON COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, police have charged a truck driver for causing a deadly accident in South Fulton County, Georgia.*

ORANGE COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at clickorlando.com, local Orange County deputies are cracking down on drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians.*

STANLY COUNTY, NC – According to an online news report at wsoctv.com, emergency personnel in Stanly County, North Carolina were dispatched to the scene of an accident involving a school bus.*

MURFREESBORO, TN – According to a local news report at murfreesboropost.com, a pedestrian is dead after being struck while attempting to cross South Church Street, per the Murfreesboro Police Department.*

NORCROSS, GA – According to an online news report at patch.com, a driver is being charged with DUI and homicide by vehicle after the individual he struck was declared brain dead and died.*

ALABAMA – According to an online news report at alabamanews.com, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, people are reacting to Representative Allen Farley’s distracted driving bill.*

SUBURBAN WEST PALM BEACH, FL – According to an online news report at wptv.com, a pedestrian was hit and killed in West Palm Beach, Florida.*

CONWAY AREA, SC – According to an online news report at wbtv.com, a person has died in an accident that also injured three other individuals, following a three vehicle accident on United States Highway 501.*

MURFREESBORO, FL – According to an online news report at fox17com, the Murfreesboro police have identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a car.*

ALABAMA – According to an online report at al.com, while it is illegal in Alabama to text when behind the wheel, people still feel that this law is weak and difficult to enforce. That is why a bill was brought forth that would prohibit drivers from holding a cellphone or other electronic device while driving.*

VOLUSIA BEACH, FL – According to an online news report at news-journalonline.com, a man strikes four children on Volusia Beach with his vehicle.*

LEESBURG, FL – According to an online news report at villages-news.com, three women were taken to an area hospital after an accident that occurred at the Lake Deaton Plaza in the Villages.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, five individuals sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital after a teen driver with a learner’s permit lost control of their vehicle and struck a tree.*

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. – According to a news story reported online by al.com, a man died after being hit by a boulder on a construction site in Jefferson County, Alabama. The man has been identified by officials, but the circumstances of the incident are not completely clear at this time. An investigation is underway.* 

JASPER COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wtoc.com, a bank robbery suspect fled from police and ended up crashing into a semi-truck in Jasper County, Georgia. The suspect has not been identified by authorities at this time, and it is not clear how the accident occurred.*

MIAMI, FL. – According to a news story published online at dailymail.co.uk, a woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver after falling out of a car in Miami, Florida. The woman and her friends were ending a Spring Break vacation, and the woman was hanging out the window when she fell. A passing car hit her and did not stop.*

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC — According to an online news report at wltx.com, a head on collisions kills a man in Lexington County, South Carolina.*

FORT VALLEY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wgxa.tv, three people were killed in a tractor-trailer collision in Fort Valley, Georgia. Two of the victims were teenagers who were students at Fort Valley State University, according to the news report. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online by 11alive.com, a vehicle collision sent a car crashing into a building in Cobb County, Georgia. One person was killed in the collision, and two people were injured, according to the news report. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the accident.*

LITHONIA, GA. – According to a news story reported online at abcnews.go.com, a vehicle hit a 9-year-old girl while she was playing in the front yard of her home in Lithonia, Georgia. Following the collision, the driver and another person inside the vehicle left the scene on foot. Police are still searching for the suspects.* 

MELBOURNE, FL. – According to an online news report published by floridatoday.com, a chain-reaction wreck tragically killed a man in Melbourne, Florida. The man was driving a dump truck that ran into the back of another vehicle on Interstate 95. Officials have released identifying information on the victim.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted by wsbtv.com, a tractor-trailer crashed and spilled a load of ink onto an interstate in Atlanta, Georgia. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the accident, but crews had to shut down multiple lanes of the interstate to clean up the area.* 

BARROW COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published by 11alive.com, 11 students were hospitalized following a school bus crash in Barrow County, Georgia. One adult was also hospitalized after the accident. The cause of the accident was not included in the news report.*

Ten People are Injured and Transported to Local Hospitals After Accident Involving a Bus and Semi-Truck

According to a local news report at newsbug.info, ten individuals were taken to local hospitals after a semi-truck and charter bus crashed into one another on I-75.*

Man from Staten Island Charged with Two Counts of Involuntary Manslaughter Following Charter Bus Accident in Virginia

VIRGINIA – According to an online news report at nbcnewyork.com, a man from Staten Island, New York was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter following a bus accident in Virginia.*

WINTER PARK, FL – According to an online news report at fox35orlando.com, the Florida Highway Patrol states that three individuals were injured in a crash that occurred on the morning.*

BAY COUNTY, FL – According to mypanhandle.com, a single car wreck in Bay County, Florida sent two people to area hospitals.*

TOWN N’COUNTRY, FL – According to an online news report at wfla.com, the Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred in the evening.*

FORT MEYERS, FL – According to an online news report at dailyvoice.com, local authorities in Fort Meyers, Florida are currently conducting an investigation of a woman, aged fifty two, from Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, who was killed in a boating accident.*

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – According to an online news report at themorningsun.com, a man from Farwell was hit and killed in a vehicular accident in New Port Richey, Florida.*

WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at wjhg.com, one individual is dead and two additional people are in serious condition following an accident that occurred in Washington County, Florida.*