Blog Archive - May, 2019

According to an online news report at gulfcoastnewstoday.com, the numbers are staggering:  annually, over four hundred thousand individuals are injured and more than three thousand die (mainly young drivers) in accidents associated with distracted driving.  While there are several governmental and nonprofit organization efforts to reduce distracted driving, a new direction has been pursued by young people to combat the growing problem of distracted.*

MONTGOMERY, AL – According to an online news report at trussvilletribune.com and as reported by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol.*

TROUP COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at lagrangenews.com, five people drowned in water across the state of Georgia during the Memorial Day weekend, including one man at West Point Lake.  These accidents highlight the need for water safety, which is critical this summer.*

BUTTS COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, police are searching for a male driver who struck two motorcyclists and then fled the scene of the accident.*  The 

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA – According to an online news report at Jacksonville.com, an eighty year old male pilot from Bluffton, South Carolina is dead when his plane crashed and became engulfed in flames located in a forested area of St. Simons Island, per the Glynn County Police.*

As with any accident in Georgia, what matters is who is at fault in a pedestrian accident. Rarely are pedestrians found to be at fault for a pedestrian accident.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online at foxcarolina.com, a car rear-ended a tractor in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to another. South Carolina Highway Patrol is still investigating the accident to determine its cause.*

LEE COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news report published at people.com, a sportscaster for Auburn University and his wife were killed in a vehicle accident in Lee County, Alabama. It appears the couple’s car was rear-ended by another vehicle.*

BARTOW COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at daily-tribune.com, two deadly wrecks occurred only one day apart in Bartow County, Georgia. Troopers with Georgia State Patrol are investigating both wrecks and have released limited information about the causes of the accidents.*

KNOXVILLE, TN. – According to a news story posted online by wate.com, charges have been filed in connection with an alleged drunk driving accident that killed a Tennessee teenager. The accident happened in Knoxville, Tennessee, last year, and it resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl. WATE reports the driver of one of the vehicles is now facing criminal charges.*

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to an online news story reported by cbs17.com, a woman was killed in a church bus accident that happened on Interstate 77 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Several other passengers on the bus were also injured when the bus struck a wall and caught on fire, according to the news report.*

ROANE COUNTY, TN. – According to a news report published online at wvlt.tv, a single-vehicle wreck that occurred in Roane County, Tennessee, resulted in the deaths of two teenagers. Two other teens were injured. Tennessee Highway Patrol Troopers are handling the case investigation and have not confirmed the cause of the accident.*

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to a news report published online at charlotteobserver.com, a church bus crashed on an interstate in Charlotte, North Carolina. The accident caused the death of one passenger and resulted in injuries to several other people. The Charlotte Observer reports that the driver of the bus has been charged.*

HALL COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, Memorial Day weekend was dangerous for boaters in Georgia.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to a news story reported online at savannahnow.com, three people were injured in a rollover wreck that occurred in Savannah, Georgia. One person was trapped inside of a vehicle after the collision, according to the news story, and had to be extricated by fire rescue crews that responded to the scene.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report posted at foxnews.com, the U.S. Postal Service is testing the use of driverless vehicles for mail delivery. The test is running for two weeks and will not feature doorstep delivery but will focus on whether self-driving vehicles from a new startup company can manage a long delivery route and save the postal service money.*

HANOVER, VA – According to an online news report at nbc12.com, a man is dead after succumbing to his injuries in an accident on Interstate 95 in Hanover County.*

RIVERSIDE, CA – According to an online news report at nbcnews.com, three members of a family were injured, one of them severely, following an accident involving a log ride malfunction at an amusement park located in Riverside, California.*

LAURENS COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wgxa.tv, a resident of Laurens County tragically died in an accident during the Memorial Day weekend.*

MAUDLIN, SC. – According to a news report published online at foxcarolina.com, a driver was killed in a collision between a car and a box truck in Maudlin, South Carolina. No one involved in the accident, including the victim, has been identified at this time. Authorities were encouraging drivers to find alternate routes during the on-scene investigation.*

CUMMING, GA – According to an online news report cbs46.com, a motorcyclist leaves the scene of an accident after hitting a pedestrian.*

CUMMING, GA —According to an online news report at 11alive.com, the family of a pedestrian who was struck by a motorcyclist is seeking help to cover the man’s unexpected funeral costs.*

JOHNSON CITY, TN. – According to an online news story reported at wjhl.com, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Johnson City, Tennessee. The victim has been identified by authorities, and the accident is still under investigation. The news report says the victim walked in front of the vehicle on the roadway.*

RALEIGH, NC. – According to an online news report posted at witn.com, a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle in Raleigh, North Carolina. Investigators are still reviewing the case but have made the preliminary determination that the woman walked into the path of a passing vehicle as she was trying to cross a Raleigh roadway.*

HANOVER, VA. – According to a news story reported online at wric.com, a Georgia man was killed in a vehicle accident that occurred in Hanover, Virginia. Investigators have identified the victim and reported that three other people were also injured in the accident, which happened on Interstate 95.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, two tractor trailer accidents cause major traffic delays.*

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report published online at fox28media.com, Troopers with Georgia State Patrol were called to the scene of a serious vehicle accident that occurred in Chatham County, Georgia. The nature of the accident was not reported in the Fox 28 news story.*

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wjcl.com, a tractor-trailer crash and resulting fire caused all of one side of Interstate 95 to shut down in Chatham County, Georgia, for about eight hours. Authorities have not yet released information about the cause of the accident but said that no injuries were reported.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report posted at foxnews.com, vehicle manufacturer Ford is looking into the use of robots for package delivery. The company discovered a need for the robots when it found that delivery recipients were not willing to meet autonomous cars outside to fetch their packages.*

SEWARD COUNTY, KS. – According to an online news story reported by kscbnews.net, a man from Georgia was injured in a tractor-trailer accident that occurred in Seward County, Kansas. The man was a passenger in the tractor-trailer and was taken to a local hospital, according to the news report, along with the driver of the tractor-trailer.*

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report published online by wtoc.com, police in Chatham County, Georgia, are looking for the driver involved in a fatal pedestrian crash on Interstate 95. The driver fled the scene, and officers are asking for the public’s help in locating this person and making an arrest.* 

ORANGE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at clickorlando.com, two people were killed in a wrong-way vehicle crash in Orange County, Florida. Four vehicles were involved in the accident in total, and Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are still in the process of investigating the wreck.*

MIAMI-DADE, FL. – According to an online news report posted at local10.com, police have made an arrest in the case of a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run collision in Miami-Dade County, Florida. A man was taken into custody in connection with the case and has been charged with several crimes, according to the news report.* 

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to an online news story reported at wfla.com, an infant was found dead in the back of a daycare van in Jacksonville, Florida. Deputies with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to the call and found the baby in the van after she had been left in the hot vehicle for several hours.*

ORLANDO, FL. – According to an online story posted at firehouse.com, first responders in Orlando, Florida, recently received some training on emergency response to self-driving shuttle accidents. Autonomous shuttles are due to hit the streets of Orlando soon, and officials want firefighters, paramedics, and police to know what to do in the event of emergencies involving these vehicles.*

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to an online news report posted at wcnc.com, a child was hit by a car while trying to catch a school bus in Charlotte, North Carolina. The child was seriously injured in the accident, according to the report. Police officers are still investigating the matter and have not identified anyone involved.* 

WILMINGTON, NC. – According to a news report posted online at wect.com, one person was killed and two people were injured in a multi-vehicle wreck that happened in Wilmington, North Carolina. The collision reportedly involved two motorcycles and two passenger vehicles, and it caused Gordon Road in Wilmington to close down.*

AIKEN COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report posted online at wrdw.com, several people were injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred in Aiken County, South Carolina. The news report states that multiple people were taken to hospitals in the area for treatment, and authorities are still working to determine what happened.*

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at mysuncoast.com, a driver was killed in a vehicle accident after rear-ending a public transit bus in Sarasota County, Florida. The victim has not yet been identified, and authorities are working to determine what circumstances led to the collision.*

MCHENRY, IL. – According to an online news report posted at nwherald.com, an e-cigarette battery is believed to have been the cause of a house fire in McHenry, Illinois. Fire investigators believe the battery overheated and set fire to a mattress in a residence. The homeowner sustained injuries in the fire, according to the report.*

PONTE VEDRA, FL. – According to a news story reported online at pontevedrarecorder.com, a teenager was struck and killed by a vehicle while jogging in Ponte Vedra, Florida. The driver reportedly remained at the scene after the collision, and it is not yet clear whether he or she will face charges in connection with the accident.*

UNITED STATES – An article posted online at aviationtoday.com discusses the prospect of autonomous planes and the obstacles facing autonomy in the aviation industry. Unpiloted planes have a longer journey to mainstream than driverless cars, as experts and the public seem more wary of computers controlling what happens in the air.*

HENRY COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted by fox5atlanta.com, criminal charges have been filed in the case of a fatal tractor-trailer crash that occurred in Henry County, Georgia. The collision involved three vehicles, including two tractor-trailers, and caused the deaths of four people.* 

DYER COUNTY, TN. – According to a news report posted online at wbbjtv.com, a child was killed in a rear-end vehicle crash that took place on U.S. Highway 51 in Dyer County, Tennessee. Authorities have not released full detailed information about the accident at this time and have not identified the people involved.*

The Hong Kong Economic Times States Reports: Tesla Electric Vehicle Catches Fire in Hong Kong Parking Lot

HONG KONG, CHINA – According to an online news report at Bloomberg.com, a Tesla electric car caught fire in a Hong Kong parking lot, per the Hong Kong Economic Times.*

According to an article at aclu.org, questions are raised as to whether cars computers are subject to the Fourth Amendment.*

BOCA RATON, FL – According to an online news report from bocanewsnow, the Boca Raton Police Department is looking to receive information, including that from witnesses, about a tragic hit and run accident that occurred on the morning of Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Glades and Jog Road.*  

SARASOTA, FL – According to an online news report at wfla.com, officials in Sarasota are looking to make roads safer following the death of a nine year old boy who was hit by a truck while biking to school.*

LAKE WALES, FL – According to an online news report at dailyridge.com, a multi-vehicle accident occurred that involved injuries on United States Highway 27 close to Waverly Road in Lake Wales.*  

Report from the National Transportation Safety Board Released on Tesla Autopilot Accidents; Questions Raised

According to an online article at forbes.com, a recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Report on the March 1^st Tesla accident evinces that the Tesla autopilot feather was active when the vehicle collided into and went under a truck that was going across a Florida highway.  This mirrored a crash that occurred in May of 2016 in which a male Tesla driver from Florida was killed.*

ORANGE COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at clickorlando.com, on average, 50 plane accidents occur on an annual basis due to fuel management problems, per a 2017 Safety Alert provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).*

FERNANDINA BEACH, FL – According to an online news report at news4jax.com, a woman from Akron, Ohio was sunbathing on Fernandina Beach was struck by a hit and run driver.  The woman sustained serious injuries as a result of the accident.*

FLORIDA – According to an online news report at miamiherald.com, the governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, signed a bill on Friday, May 17, 2019 making it illegal to text while driving, which is one of the most common causes of accidents in the State of Florida.*

IROQUOIS COUNTY, IL – According to an online news report at newsbug.info, a man is dead and three others are injured after a two-vehicle accident that occurred in Iroquois County, Illinois.*

KETCHIKAN, AK. – According to an online news story reported at dailymail.co.uk, a float plane collision in Ketchikan, Alaska, resulted in the deaths of two people. This is the second float plane collision to occur in the area and the second such collision involving the main regional airline.*

NASHVILLE, TN. – According to an online news report from wsmv.com, the Nashville Fire Department is reporting scooter injury numbers after a man was killed in a scooter accident in Nashville, Tennessee. So far in 2019, more than 70 people have been transported to hospitals with scooter injuries by the fire department alone.*

LILLINGTON, NC. – According to an online news report published by charlotteobserver.com, a woman and daughter were killed in a tractor-trailer crash in Lillington, North Carolina. In addition, another child, the twin sister of the child who died, was seriously injured in the wreck, according to the news report.*

PITT COUNTY, NC. – According to news reports posted online at wnct.com and witn.com, a school bus was involved in a vehicle accident in Pitt County, North Carolina. Numerous students were on the bus at the time of the collision, and the news reports indicate that six students were injured and taken to a hospital.*

CHICAGO, IL. – According to a news story reported online at africa.cgtn.com, a woman from France has filed a lawsuit against Boeing related to the death of her husband. The woman’s husband was killed in the crash of a 737 MAX 8 airliner in Ethiopia, which was the second deadly 737 MAX 8 accident to occur in a matter of months.*

WALTON COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published at wjhg.com, a vehicle crash that occurred in Walton County, Florida, left one person dead and two others injured. The two injured persons are teenagers, and investigators have not yet identified the person who was killed in the crash.*

SURFSIDE BEACH, SC. – According to an online news story posted by wpde.com, a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with an SUV in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. Early investigation has caused police to believe that the driver of the SUV did not yield to a group of oncoming motorcycles before attempting a turn.*

DURHAM, NC. – According to an online news report published at abc11.com, a car carrier crashed on Interstate 85 in Durham, North Carolina. The collision caused at least one car to fall off the vehicle, and the carrier crashed into two other vehicles that were on the roadway. One person sustained injuries, according to the report.*

STANLY COUNTY, NC. – According to a news story posted online at thesnap.com, charges have been filed in the case of a fatal three-vehicle accident that happened in Stanly County, North Carolina. One person was tragically killed in the accident, and investigators believe the wreck was caused by a driver running a stop sign.*

FLORIDA – According to a news report published online at bizjournals.com, boating accidents in Florida declined by 18 percent from the previous year. This information was released recently by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which said that fatalities from boating accidents in the state declined, as well.

UNITED STATES – According to a story published online at advertisernewssouth.com, United States lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would require seat belts on all school buses. The legislation campaign was announced close to the one-year anniversary of the death of a young student who lost her life in a school bus crash.*

KNOXVILLE, TN. – According to a news story reported online at wvlt.tv, two men were killed in a single-vehicle crash in Knoxville, Tennessee. Both men were former athletes at high schools in Knox County. Authorities are still investigating the wreck to try to determine what led to the accident.*

FOUR CORNERS, FL. – According to a news story reported online at dailycommercial.com, one person was killed in a two-vehicle crash that took place in Four Corners, Florida. Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol are still investigating the wreck, but officials have released identifying information about the victim.* 

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online by patch.com, the nationwide “Click it or Ticket” campaign reached Cherokee County, Georgia, where numerous fatal vehicle crashes occur each year. Safety belts are one of the easiest ways to prevent injuries and fatalities in vehicle accidents, experts say.*

BUCKHEAD, GA. – According to an online news report posted at cbs46.com, the Atlanta Police Department is still looking for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened in Buckhead, Georgia, outside of a nightclub. A witness to the accident says she hopes the driver will surrender to police.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at fox5atlanta.com, an 83 year old woman who died when an ambulance she was riding in was hit by another vehicle; the driver failed to stop.*

GLYNN COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at news4jax.com, the family of a teenage girl is mourning after she tragically succumbed to her injuries when a car that was speeding slammed into a fence post in western Glynn County, instantly killing her.*

HENRY COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, Henry County will soon be installing speed detection cameras around Henry County schools as part of an effort to influence drivers to reduce their speed.

ALPHARETTA, GA — According to an online news report at patch.com, the City of Alpharetta is considering banning dockless scooters, noting that there are safety concerns and the potential for the devices to create a public nuisance.*

GUYTON, GA – According to an online news report at wsav.com, a driver was injured after crashing into a school bus on Old Louisville Road in Guyton, Georgia.*

FLORIDA – According to an online news report at fbnewsleader.com, two victims in the same month were run over by vehicles on the beach.*

GEORGIA – According to an online report at covnews.com, in light of May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Georgia, motorcycle riders are reminded about wearing a helmet, which could save their lives.*

KELLTOWN, GA – According to an online news report at walb.com, three individuals were sent to the hospital following a school bus accident in Tift County, Georgia.*

Anyone who has to drive to work every day likely understands the frustrations associated with how chaotic the morning commute sometimes can be.  From impatient drivers to distracted commuters, the morning driving scene can be hazardous.  To avoid being in a morning commute accident, it is important to know the causes of these crashes, which are as follows:

KISSIMMEE, FL. – According to an online news report posted at postivelyosceola.com, a passenger in a vehicle was killed in a single-car accident in Kissimmee, Florida. The driver of the car ran away from the scene, according to the news report, and a suspect was later arrested and charged in connection with the incident.*

Both the federal government and the government in Georgia have enacted regulations designed to prevent dangerous trucking activity on the roadways. These regulations apply not only to driver conduct but also to vehicle maintenance and cargo.

ST. CLOUD, FL. – According to an online news story reported by positivelyosceola.com, a driver was killed in a vehicle accident in St. Cloud, Florida. The accident reportedly involved only one vehicle, and investigators are still working to determine the cause of the collision and the identity of the victim.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, the premiums of car insurance in Georgia have increased by about nine percent since last year.

WHITFIELD, GA – According to an online article at gobytrucknews.com, a Whitfield County, Georgia superior court jury awarded a man $20 million and his wife $1.6 million for an accident that was caused by a rental equipment company and one of its truckers.

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report posted by npr.org, a recent report shows that Georgia and Florida were among five states in the U.S. with the highest number of pedestrian deaths. The report was released earlier this year by the Governors Highway Safety Association and shows that the country has reached a 28-year record for pedestrian fatalities.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report published by ajc.com, pedestrian fatalities are increasing in the state of Georgia. The increase in Georgia is reflective of a trend around the country, as pedestrian deaths are reaching record highs in the United States, according to recent data.*

GROVETOWN, GA. – According to an online news story from wrdw.com, residents of Grovetown, Georgia, are eager for work to begin around the Interstate 20 exit that leads into the city. The exit currently is a source for major traffic backups, and a construction project that could change traffic issues has a ways to go before crews can break ground.*

BARTOW COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from patch.com, seat belt laws in the state of Georgia will be the focus of law enforcement officers in Bartow County through Memorial Day. Officers will be out looking for drivers and passengers who are not buckled up as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” initiative.*

CRESTVIEW, FL – According to an online news report at nwfdailynews.com, a man from Crestview, Florida was seriously injured in a pedestrian-vehicle accident.*

HAMILTON COUNTY, TN. – According to a news report posted online by newschannel9.com, one person was taken to a hospital after a logging truck accident occurred in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It appears the collision involved a vehicle rear-ending the log truck, which resulted in a large scale cleanup on the roadway.* 

ROSWELL, GA. – According to an online news story reported at patch.com, a pedestrian is in critical condition following a vehicle collision in Roswell, Georgia. No identities have been released at this time, and the Roswell Police Department is in the process of investigating the accident.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to a news story reported online by cbs46.com, some residents in Atlanta, Georgia, say that a crosswalk in the neighborhood of West Lake needs attention after a deadly vehicle accident occurred there recently. The accident draws attention to safety issues facing pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter riders, residents say.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report from abcnews.go.com, deaths from hit-and-run accidents are at the highest they ever have been, per a new study released on Thursday, May 16, 2019 by AAA.

STATESVILLE, NC – According to an online news report at wsoctv.com, a fourteen year old girl from Iredell County is in recovery after her mother’s vape pen exploded in her purse, causing the girl to sustain second-degree burns.*

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. – According to an online new report posted by patch.com, the annual seat belt campaign known as “Click it or Ticket” is underway in Forsyth County, Georgia. Drivers in the county can expect to see law enforcement officers out in higher numbers to patrol for seat belt violations.*

ALBANY, GA – According to an online news report at walb.com, Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning of summer, is a time when many people take the water, which could lead to serious injuries and even death.*

SARASOTA, FL – According to an online news report at mysuncoast.com, a question that is being raised is whether your child is being well cared for at a daycare.  It is a question that most parents would hope is yes, but that is not the case for those in South Sarasota County.*

SAFETY HARBOR, FL – According to an online news report at foxnews.com, a University of Illinois football player sustained a serious spinal injury as a result of a swimming accident in Florida.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, Atlanta’s West Lake area residents raise concerns about the safety of the area following a fatal e-scooter accident.*

SARASOTA, FL – According to an online news report at wfla.com, a nine year old boy was hit and killed on a bicycle as he was going to school in Sarasota, Florida.*

EASTMAN, Ga. -- A young motorist involved in a car wreck with a sheriff's deputy from Bleckley County sprung into action in the after the crash and heroically freed the injured deputy from the wreckage. According to 13WMAZ, the sheriff’s deputy suffered a broken leg and severe lacerations in the crash that needed staples to close. The man who freed the peace officer only sustained a few bumps and scratches in the wreck that happened on Cochran Highway at the interchange with Old Dodge High Road and Log Cabin Drive in Eastman. There was no information whether the driver who freed the officer but caused the crash would face any charges. *

According to an online news report from txktoday.com, law enforcements representatives from the Four-States banded together on the morning of Monday, May 20, 2019 in Texarkana to launch the Click It or Ticket/Border to Border 2019 program, which promotes how seat belts can avoid fatalities during a car accident.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online report at atlanta.curbed.com, Atlanta experiences its first e-scooter death.*

While most truckers are highly trained and responsible drivers, a select few cause serious and sometimes fatal accidents.  According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), some of the main causes of truck accidents are as follows:

PIEDMONT, SC – According to an online news report at foxcarolina.com, United States Highway 25 is open once against after a police chase that caused the blockage of the roadway for several hours. Troopers closed the road because a crash occurred during the police chase on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 21, 2019.*

HENRY COUNTY, GA– According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, four people sadly died when two 18-wheelers and a pickup truck crashed into one another, resulting in a fire.*

Car accidents happen across the United States on a daily basis, with some being more serious than others.  The majority of accidents can be prevented if drivers are vigilant about their safety and the safety of others on the roadway.  Unfortunately, car accidents lead to hundreds of thousands of injuries and deaths, the causes of which are as follows:

Drowsy driving is a serious problem in the United States. Those who drive while fatigued have a decreased reaction time, much like a driver who is impaired on drugs or alcohol. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are approximately 100,000 fatigue-related accidents that occur each year, leading to over 1,500 deaths and 71,000 injuries.

MACON, GA – According to an online news report at macon.com, a man from Macon is dead after a single vehicle accident that occurred on the Eisenhower Parkway close to the Ivey Drive intersection.*

MACON, GA- According to an online news report at wgxa.com, a single vehicle accident leads to the death of a man on Interstate 75 southbound.*

CORAL SPRINGS, FL. – According to an online news report from theepochtimes.com, a woman who was involved in a drunk driving crash in Florida almost six years ago says she is remorseful for the accident. The crash killed two people and landed the woman in jail for more than 20 years.* 

FLORIDA – According to a news story reported online by news18.com, the National Transportation Safety Board has released a report showing that Autopilot was engaged during a fatal Tesla crash that occurred in Florida. Autopilot is the semi-autonomous driving system available in Tesla vehicles.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to an online news report posted at news4jax.com, a bicyclist was fatally hit by two pickup trucks on a roadway in Jacksonville, Florida. Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol say that the first driver who hit the cyclist did not stay at the scene, and they are still looking for this person.*

CONOVER, NC. – According to a news story reported online at wsoctv.com, two people were injured after a van crashed into the wall of a restaurant in Conover, North Carolina. A boy in a wheelchair was one of the two people injured, and the news story states that the driver of the van was the boy’s mother.*

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted at abccolumbia.com, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic accident in Lexington County, South Carolina. The news report states that the pedestrian was 18 years old. Authorities are still investigating the accident to determine what happened.*

ROSWELL, GA — According to an online news report at 11alive.com, a pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle.*

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – According to an online news report at ajc.com, country music legend Travis Tritt was “really shaken” after being his tour bus was sideswiped in an attempt to avoid a crash that occurred in front of it.*

FORSYTH, GA – According to an online report at 13wmaz.com, a single vehicle accident resulted in the death of a twenty year old United States Army solder from Forsythe, Georgia.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report at decaturish.com, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) cancelled a road project that was to be located at the intersection of North Decatur Road and Scott Boulevard.  The project was intended to install traffic signal loops for the week of May 20, 2019.*

ATHENS, GA – According to an online news report from wgauradio.com, the Georgia State Patrol is currently conducting an investigation of a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in Athens, Georgia.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at macon.com, a nine year old girl was hit by a vehicle in the 5200 block of Bloomfield Road in the evening.*

MCDONOUGH, GA – According to online news reports at 13wmaz.com and 11alive.com, a trucker from Ohio is being charged with a fatal accident that resulted in the death of four people from Dublin, Georgia.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a woman pedestrian was hit and killed on the Downtown Connector.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, a twenty year old male died late Thursday, May 16, 2019 after the Lime scooter he was riding crashed into a Cadillac.*

MILLEDGEVILLE, GA – According to an online news report at 13wmaz.com, a woman is dead after a collision with a dump truck.*

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wrdw.com, a person died after a truck slammed into an 18-wheeler.*  

HONG KONG, CHINA – According to an online news report at cnn.com, the car manufacturer Tesla is upgrading its battery system software following vehicle fires that have not been explained.

JACKSON COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at jacksonherald.com, a school bus accident leaves a couple dead and a child injured.*

WALKER COUNTY, TN – According to an online news report at nhregister.com, a woman used to place her feet on the dashboard, which later on, caused her to break her leg in an accident.*

FULTON COUNTY, GA. – According to online news reports posted at cbs46.com and fox5atlanta.com, a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle as she was walking on Interstate 75 in Fulton County, Georgia. Authorities are not yet sure what led to the accident, and they are still investigating.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published at 11alive.com, 10 people were injured in a crash between a MARTA bus and a truck in DeKalb County, Georgia. The extent of injuries is not yet clear, and authorities are still in the process of investigating the accident.* 

GARDEN CITY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wtoc.com, a multi-vehicle wreck sent two people to a hospital in Garden City, Georgia. Authorities investigating the accident have provided sparse information about the collision and what caused it to occur. Investigation is ongoing.*

HENRY COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wsbtv.com, a fiery tractor-trailer crash that occurred in Henry County, Georgia, caused two fatalities. The crash reportedly involved two tractor-trailers and a passenger car. WSB-TV reports that the occupants of the car were killed in the crash.*

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at wkrg.com, a man ran over his 3-year-old daughter in the driveway of their home in Escambia County, Florida. The news report states that the child died from her injuries. Authorities are still investigating the incident.* 

IREDELL COUNTY, NC. – According to a news story reported online by wbtv.com, a pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision in Iredell County, North Carolina. The facts of the collision are not completely clear, and North Carolina State Highway Patrol is still in the process of completing its investigation of the case.*

PALMETTO, FL. – According to an online news report published at bradenton.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 19 in Palmetto, Florida. Investigators believe after preliminary review that the motorcyclist lost control on the roadway and crashed. No other vehicles appear to have been involved.*

WAKULLA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wctv.com, the Florida Department of Transportation is analyzing an intersection in Wakulla County, Florida, following a double fatality vehicle crash. The Florida DOT is reportedly considering potential changes that could improve safety at the street crossing.*

FRANKLIN COUNTY, KS. – According to an online news report posted by fox4kc.com, three people were killed in a vehicle crash that occurred in Franklin County, Kansas. The crash appears to have been preceded by a driver losing control after overcorrecting. The victims have not yet been identified.*

FLORIDA – According to an online news report from spacecoastdaily.com, Florida Highway Patrol is joining the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign. The campaign, which will run until the beginning of June, encourages drivers to wear their seat belts at all times while driving or riding in a vehicle.* 

DAVIE, FL. – According to an online news report posted at sun-sentinel.com, a vehicle crash that occurred in Davie, Florida, resulted in a fatality. In addition, according to the report, one person was seriously injured in the wreck. Both of the victims were reportedly thrown from their vehicle during the collision.*  

GERMANTOWN, TN. – According to a news report published online at wreg.com, a mother and daughter were killed in a vehicle crash that occurred in Germantown, Tennessee. One other person was seriously injured in the wreck, according to the news article. Investigators have reported little information about the circumstances surrounding the crash.*

BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at floridatoday.com, a collision between a bus and a dump truck in Brevard County, Florida, sent one person to a hospital. The news report does not say how the accident occurred and does not provide identifying information about the injured person.* 

STANLEY COUNTY, NC. – According to an online news report published by charlotteobserver.com, a three-vehicle crash in Stanley County, North Carolina, toppled a school bus full of students. Authorities investigating the case say that the collision occurred because a driver ran a stop sign.*

HOLLYWOOD, FL. – According to an online news report published by sun-sentinal.com, one person was killed in what authorities believe was a drunk driving crash in Hollywood, Florida. Police say that the driver of the one of the vehicles had a blood alcohol content three times the legal limit.*

HIGH POINT, NC. – According to a news story reported online at wfmynews2.com, one person was killed and three others were injured in a high-speed crash that occurred in High Point, North Carolina. Authorities say that a driver has been placed under arrest and charged with multiple crimes in connection with the crash.* 

POLK COUNTY, NC. – According to a news story reported online by wjhl.com, a school bus was involved in a vehicle collision in Polk County, North Carolina. The extent of any injuries is not clear at this time, but the superintendent of Polk County Schools is taking the opportunity to remind drivers to be mindful of students while they’re on the roads.*

CONOVER, NC. – According to a news report posted online by hickoryrecord.com, a worker accident that occurred in Conover, North Carolina, is under investigation by the state Department of Labor. The accident happened earlier in May and caused serious injuries to a worker, who is still hospitalized.*

HIDALGO COUNTY, TX – According to an online news report at landinemag.com, a driver of a truck was awarded eighty million dollars after his employer attempted to coerce him to cheat on his logbooks.  The employee was injured as a result of his employer’s negligence.*

ALABAMA – According to an online news report from wbrc.com, the Alabama Legislature is considering bringing a Hands-Free bill to vote. The bill, if passed, would ban the use of handheld cell phone use while driving in the state of Alabama. The bill is set for a possible vote in the Alabama House.*

KETCHIKAN, AK. – According to an online news story reported by miamiherald.com, six people are dead following a collision between two planes during a cruise excursion in Alaska. Five passengers of a Princess Cruises ship were killed, along with one plane pilot. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.* 

CHILTON COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news report posted at wbrc.com, a vehicle accident that occurred in Chilton County, Alabama, led to heavy traffic delays. Little information about the accident itself was included in the news report, and authorities are still in the process of investigating.*

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. – According to news reports published online by wbrc.com and al.com, a Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy has been charged with driving under the influence following a vehicle crash that occurred in the county. The news report from al.com indicates that the deputy left the scene following the accident.*

LEE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wfxl.com, high school students in Lee County, Georgia, recently received a lesson in vehicle safety. Officials with the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety visited the students to teach them about the dangers of drunk driving and of not wearing a seat belt.*

EAST RIDGE, TN. – According to a news report posted online at newschannel9.com, a tractor-trailer ran off the road and overturned in East Ridge, Tennessee. Authorities say that the tractor-trailer collided with another vehicle on Interstate 75, then veered off the road and turned over in the ditch on the side of the roadway.*

MACON, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wgxa.tv, a man has died from the injuries he sustained in a vehicle wreck that occurred earlier in May in Macon, Georgia. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the case, and it is not known whether charges will be filed in connection with the accident.* 

GLYNN COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at news4jax.com, one person was killed and another was seriously injured in a vehicle accident that occurred in Glynn County, Georgia. Police reportedly say that the accident was related to a street race, and the driver was fleeing from officers.* 

LOVEJOY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at ajc.com, an asphalt worker was struck and killed by a vehicle in Lovejoy, Georgia. The accident occurred during overnight hours, while crews were working on a busy highway that stretches between Lovejoy and McDonough, Georgia.*

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA – As reported online by thetandd.com, a jury awarded a father and son $35 million in a lawsuit involving a catastrophic tractor-trailer accident.*

DOOLY COUNTY, GEORGIA – According to an online news article published by www.cordeledispatch.com, an infant was killed in an early morning rollover accident on I-75.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA – As reported online by www.11alive.com and www.fox5atlanta.com, a 24-year-old man suffered fatal injuries when his disabled vehicle was struck by a suspected drunk driver on I-85.*

MACON, GEORGIA – As reported online by wgxa.tv, two people sustained injuries and were hospitalized following a rollover accident on I-475.*

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – According to online news articles published by www.wsbtv.com and www.ajc.com, a firefighter is in serious condition after suffering catastrophic injuries, including the amputation of one of his legs, while responding to a rollover accident on I-85.*

CRAWFORD COUNTY, GEORGIA – According to online news articles published by 13wmaz.com and wgxa.tv, a 26-year-old man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident involving two other vehicles.*

LIBERTY COUNTY, GEORGIA – According to an online news article published by www.wsav.com, a 14-year old girl has died from her injuries two weeks following an accident that killed her mother.*

RIVERDALE, GEORGIA – As reported online by www.fox5atlanta.com, a wife is searching for answers after her 65-year-old old husband was killed in an apparent road rage incident.*

VALDOSTA, GEORGIA – As reported online by valdostatoday.com, a woman in her mid-twenties sustained fatal injuries from being struck by a moving train on Gornto Road.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA – According to an online news article published by www.ajc.com, a 52-year-old box truck driver suffered fatal injuries in an early morning accident on I-285.*

WEST PALM BEACH, FL. – According to an online news report posted at fox13news.com, the family members of a man who was killed in a Florida drunk driving crash last year are suing professional golfer Tiger Woods. The suit alleges that Woods and his girlfriend, who is also a named defendant, are responsible for the man’s over-service of alcohol and subsequent fatal crash.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report published by 13wmaz.com, fatal car accidents in the state of Georgia are down 7 percent from this time in 2018. The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety credits a new law and active measures in the state aimed at reducing unsafe driving.*

OGLETHORPE COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wyff4.com, a crane accident left one person dead in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Investigators say that the accident happened at a quarry. The cause of the accident is not yet known, and the victim has not been identified.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at mdjonline.com, a driver fatally struck a pedestrian then left the scene outside of a dance club in Atlanta, Georgia. Officials have not yet released the identity of the victim. Police are asking for assistance from the public in locating the driver.*

BROOKHAVEN, GA. – According to a news report posted online at patch.com, the fire marshal’s office closed a Brookhaven, Georgia, daycare because of several safety violations. The violations included things like blocked exits and entryways and a lack of appropriate measures to prevent and address fires.*

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported by fox5atlanta.com, a log truck overturned on a Cherokee County, Georgia, bridge and spilled debris onto the roadway below. Three people were taken to a hospital. The accident occurred on an interstate and caused closures on both the interstate and the road running below the bridge.*

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wptv.com, one person was killed and several were injured when a car crashed into an ambulance in Palm Beach County, Florida. The ambulance was transporting a patient at the time, and a car crossed over the median of a roadway.*

OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published at positivelyosceola.com, a tractor-trailer crash caused one fatality in Osceola County, Florida. Officials have not released detailed information about the accident at this time, and they have not identified the victim.* 

BOYNTON BEACH, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wptv.com, a vehicle ran into a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper in Boynton Beach, Florida. The Trooper was responding to an accident in the area and was injured when the vehicle driver lost control and struck him, according to the report.*

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report from tbreporter.com, a hit-and-run victim has died from his injuries in Pinellas County, Florida. The man was struck by a vehicle in April and had been in treatment at a local hospital since the accident. The driver involved fled from the scene after the collision.*

AUTAUGA COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news report published by alabamanews.net, a man was killed in a head-on vehicle crash that occurred in Autauga County, Alabama. The accident involved two tractor-trailers, and another person was injured in the crash, according to the news report.*

GREER, SC. -  According to an online news report published by thestate.com, a teenager was killed in a motorcycle crash on Mother’s Day in Greer, South Carolina. Family members of the victim say that he was on his way to get a Mother’s Day card when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle.*

MCCLELLANVILLE, SC. – According to an online news story posted at abcnews4.com, some community members in Charleston County, South Carolina, are concerned about an intersection after a fatal vehicle accident occurred there on May 13. Some people would like to safety measures added to the intersection, according to the report.*

YORK COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted by theherald.com, South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers have located what they believe to be the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident in early May in York County, South Carolina. Troopers have not reported whether they have made any arrests in the case.*  

GEORGE COUNTY, MS. – According to an online news report posted at wxxv25.com, a woman from Alabama was killed in a vehicle crash that occurred in George County, Mississippi. Three other people were injured in the crash, which was preceded by a vehicle traveling the wrong way on a highway, according to the report.*

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. – According to a news story reported online at al.com, two people were killed in a head-on vehicle crash that took place in Jefferson County, Alabama. The collision reportedly involved three vehicles in total, and the cause of the accident is not yet known.*

LOS ANGELES, CA – According to an online report from losangeles.cbslocal.com, a man sustains serious injuries after a Honda slammed into a sports utility vehicle, slammed into a fire hydrant, and then struck a man walking his dog on the sidewalk.*

MARIETTA, GA – According to an online news report at mdjonline.com, a couple from Cobb, Georgia has filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) due to their allegation that the DNR failed to remove dead and hazardous trees, which led to the death of their daughter back in 2017.*

MACON, GA – According to an online news report at wgxa.tv, an accident involving a car that burst into flames occurred on Hawkinsville Road in Macon, Georgia, causing traffic to be at a standstill. *

GOVE COUNTY, KS – According to an online news report at hayspost.com, three people sustained injuries in an accident that occurred in Gove County, Kansas.*

KEMMERER, WYOMING – As reported online by www.sweetwaternow.com, two drivers sustained fatal injuries resulting from a head-on collision.*

UNITED STATES – According to an FBI press release published by www.allongeorgia.com, a total of 106 law enforcement officials were killed in the line of duty in 2018.*

WALTON COUNTY, GEORGIA – According to an online news article published by www.wgauradio.com, two Monroe women sustained fatal injuries in a three-vehicle accident.* 

WALTON COUNTY, GEORGIA – As reported online by www.waltontribune.com, drugs may have played a role in a tragic multi-vehicle accident that left two women dead.*

WALTON COUNTY, GEORGIA – According to an online news article published by www.ajc.com, a horrific cement truck accident left two women dead and one person injured.*

CLERMONT, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by www.orlandosentinel.com, a 32-year-old woman suffered fatal injuries in a two-vehicle accident on the Florida Turnpike.*

OAKLAND, CA. – According to an online news report posted at cnn.com, a jury awarded a California couple more than $2 billion in the latest trial alleging the weed killer Roundup is linked to cancer. The husband and wife in this case reportedly used Roundup for decades and were both diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.*

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by www.wkrg.com, a pedestrian suffered injuries in a late-evening hit-and-run accident.*

WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA -  According to an online news article published by www.wctv.tv, two people were killed, and two others sustained serious injuries in a devastating Mother’s Day accident.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – As reported online by wsvn.com, a motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries in an accident on MacArthur Causeway, leaving many questions as to what went wrong.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by www.tbreporter.com, one person is dead and another seriously injured following a wrong way accident on U.S. Highway 301.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wgxa.tv, a firefighter was severely injured after being hit by a vehicle in Atlanta, Georgia. The firefighter was helping a car accident victim on an interstate, when another vehicle ran into him.*

FRANKLINVILLE, NC. – According to an online news story posted at cbs17.com, a child was killed in a collision at a school bus stop in Franklinville, North Carolina. The circumstances of the accident are not yet completely clear, and at this time, the driver of the vehicle has not been charged in connection with the collision.*

PUTNAM COUNTY, GA—According to an online news report at wgxa.tv, a multi-automobile crash occurred on Wednesday, May 8, 2018 due to a drunk driver.*

DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA – As reported online by www.sun-sentinel.com, a 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run pedestrian accident.*

GILCHRIST COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wctv.tv, a sheriff’s deputy patrol vehicle was involved in a collision with a moped in Gilchrist County, Florida. The collision proved fatal, as WCTV reports the driver of the moped did not survive the accident. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.*

SARASOTA, FL. – According to an online news story reported at mysuncoast.com, an injury accident caused part of 17th Street to shut down in Sarasota, Florida. WWSB reports that one person was trapped in a vehicle following the collision, and authorities are still in the process of investigating the crash.*

CARTERET COUNTY, NC. – According to an online news story reported at wcti12.com, an 18-year-old student was hit and killed by a vehicle in Carteret County, North Carolina. The victim was reportedly a high school senior and was walking home after working a shift at a local restaurant at the time of the accident.*

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story reported at fitsnews.com, South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly pedestrian accident that occurred in Lexington County, South Carolina. The accident reportedly occurred during the week of April 29 and involved a pedestrian and a pickup truck.* 

YORK COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report published online at newsobserver.com, authorities in York County, South Carolina, are asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run collision. The collision caused the death of a woman, and the driver has still not been found.*

AIKEN COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted at wach.com, a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle in Aiken County, South Carolina. The news report indicates that the woman, who has not yet been identified by officials, was walking in the middle of a roadway at the time of the collision.*

CHARLESTON, SC. – According to a news report published online at live5news.com, the family of a teen who was killed in a South Carolina boating accident is suing the boat’s owners. The accident occurred in 2018 near a boat landing on the Stono River and caused the death of a 17-year-old boy.*

WRENS, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wrdw.com, a man was killed in an accident while he was performing work on a tractor-trailer in Wrens, Georgia. One other person was reportedly injured in the accident. Investigators have not yet determined what events led to the accident.*

MANATEE COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at bradenton.com, a driver was killed in a U-turn collision in Manatee County, Florida. The driver, who has not yet been identified, was reportedly attempting to turn around on a roadway and traveled into the path of a tractor-trailer.*

CRISP COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wctv.tv, a pedestrian died after being hit by a pickup truck in Crisp County, Georgia. Authorities say they received a call about a pedestrian on a highway and moments later received reports that the pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.*

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wgxa.tv, a pedestrian was injured in a vehicle collision that took place in Houston County, Georgia. Neither the driver nor the pedestrian has been identified at this time, and officials are still completing their investigation of the accident.*

UNITED STATES – An online article published by wcnc.com discusses a simple safety device that could prevent vehicle crashes caused by loose wheels. The device, which is inexpensive and easy to use, is on few vehicles in the United States.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at patch.com, one person was killed and four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Atlanta, Georgia. Authorities have yet to release detailed information about the crash, which took place in the Downtown Connector of Atlanta.* 

GEORGIA – According to an online news report posted by walb.com, Georgia State Patrol Troopers are warning drivers in the state to watch out for tractors on the roadways. The warmer season means more agricultural activity and higher numbers of farmers out traveling on farm equipment.* 

WARNER ROBINS, GA. – According to an online news report posted at 13wmaz.com, a woman was killed in a car accident in Warner Robins, Georgia, in March 2019, and the Warner Robins Police Department says that the driver of the other vehicle has now been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with the collision.*

YORK COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story reported at goupstate.com, a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in York County, South Carolina. The victim has been identified, according to the news report, but authorities have not released any information about the vehicle involved or the suspected driver.*

AIKEN COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story reported by wrdw.com, a man was killed in a single-vehicle wreck that occurred in Aiken County, South Carolina. The accident investigation is still ongoing by South Carolina Highway Patrol, but investigators have identified the victim.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report posted by ajc.com, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed a bill into law that increases the criminal penalties for people convicted of hit-and-run collisions.*

HONEA PATH, SC. – According to an online news report published at usnews.com, a teenager was killed in a car crash in Honea Path, South Carolina. The news report says a 17-year-old girl is facing criminal charges in connection with the accident, according to investigators with South Carolina Highway Patrol.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online report posted by verticalmag.com, the Federal Aviation Administration has launched a campaign called #FlySafe, which is aimed at educating pilots in the general aviation community about prevention of loss of control accidents.*

CUMMING, GA. – According to an online news story reported at patch.com, officials are searching for two men who are missing after a boat collision that occurred on Lake Lanier in Cumming, Georgia. The men have not been identified at this time, and the cause of the accident has not been determined.* 

DOVER, DE. – According to a release posted online at news.delaware.gov, a doctor in the state of Delaware has lost her medical license over her practice of prescribing opioids. The doctor had reportedly been prescribing the painkillers to patients who were high risk in terms of potential for addiction.*

WILMINGTON, NC. – According to an online news report posted at wect.com, police officers have identified the three most dangerous areas for pedestrians in Wilmington, North Carolina. Numerous pedestrian accidents occur in the city, and officers have found that accidents occur in higher numbers in certain areas.*

HENDERSON, KY. – According to an online news report posted at thegleaner.com, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that a plane crash that occurred in Henderson County, Kentucky, was caused by a fuel runout. The crash occurred in April and killed two men from North Carolina.*

WILMINGTON, NC. – According to a news story reported online by wect.com, a four-vehicle crash left two people injured in Wilmington, North Carolina. Multiple emergency agencies responded to the scene, according to the news report, and investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the crash.* 

VILLA RICA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at fox5atlanta.com, a pedestrian was struck by multiple vehicles on Interstate 20 in Villa Rica, Georgia. Fox 5 reports that the pedestrian died from his injuries. Georgia State Patrol is handling the investigation and is still in the process of reviewing the case.*

WALTON COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at ajc.com, two people were killed in a vehicle crash with a cement truck in Walton County, Georgia. The crash involved three vehicles in total, and Georgia State Patrol is in the process of investigating the accident to determine its cause.*

BREVARD COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at spacecoastdaily.com, May is Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Awareness Month.  Florida motorists are urged to drive safely when around these more vulnerable road users.*

PENSACOLA, FL. – According to an online news story reported at weartv.com, Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred in Pensacola, Florida. The news report states that a pedestrian was injured in the accident. The victim has not been identified at this time.*

TAMPA, FL – According to an online news report at flarecord.com, a federal court struck the number of expert witnesses and ordered their disclosure amendments during the pendency of a trial that involved a driver from Florida who filed a lawsuit following a collision with a United States Postal Service worker.*

MYANMAR – According to an online news report at dailymail.co.uk, a plane crash occurred in Myanmar after it skidded off the runway during inclement weather.  Fifteen sustained injuries in the accident.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report from fox13news.com, a total of 23 pedestrians have been killed on just three roads in Hillsborough County, Florida, within the last five years. Several Florida agencies are teaming up to try to increase safety in these areas and reduce deadly crashes.*

RIVERVIEW, FL – According to an online news report at abcactionnews.com, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a homicide investigation after a forty four year old roofer was shot and killed by his co-worker’s gun.  The shooter urges that he slipped, which caused the gun to go off.*

CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA – According to an online news article published by www.ajc.com, a pedestrian was struck and killed in Carroll County along I-20, blocking lanes for hours.*

THE VILLAGES, FL. – According to an online news report published at villages-news.com, a motorcyclist was injured in a vehicle accident in The Villages, Florida. The news report says the motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital, and the driver of the other vehicle was cited in connection with the wreck.*

MACON, GEORGIA – As reported online by wgxa.tv, a man was transported to the hospital for injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident with a tractor trailer.*

MACON, GEORGIA – According to an online news article published by wgxa.tv, motorcyclists are twenty-eight (28) times more likely to suffer fatal injuries if they are involved in an accident.* 

CLAYTON COUNTY, GEORGIA – As reported online by www.wsbtv.com and www.fox5atlanta.com, a woman shot and killed a man following an argument over an accident.* 

COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA – According to an online news article published by www.fox5atlanta.com, a judge has denied bond to a man accused of causing a street racing accident that left two men dead.*

BROWARD COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published by foxnews.com, a defensive lineman with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was injured in a car accident during the week of April 29 in Broward County, Florida. The news report says the player suffered a fractured neck and might be out for the duration of the upcoming football season.*

TALLAHASSEE. FL – According to an online news report at wtxl.com, authorities report that in the early morning hour of Thursday, May 9, 2019, the northbound lane of North Monroe Street was closed due to an accident.*

Under Florida law, people involved in car accidents in the state need to perform certain tasks. Failure to stay at the scene or to notify authorities of an accident can result in criminal charges in the state.*

MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA – As reported online by nbc-2.com, two people were killed in an accident when one driver allegedly ran a red light.*

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by www.news4jax.com, two people sustained injuries when a driver slammed into a Jacksonville nail salon.*

JEFFERSON COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report from wtxl.com, one person was killed in a tractor-trailer collision in Jefferson County, Florida. It appears the accident was a rear-end crash and involved a tractor-trailer and a passenger car. WTXL says the driver of the car was fatally injured.*

DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC. – According to a news report posted online at salisburypost.com, 10 vehicles crashed on Interstate 85 in Davidson County, North Carolina. Investigators say the 10 vehicles were involved in three separate crashes, each resulting in a chain-reaction of collisions. Two people were injured.*

WILKINSON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at 13wmaz.com, a driver was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer in Wilkinson County, Georgia. Upon preliminary investigation, authorities believe the person who was killed crashed into the tractor-trailer after running a stop sign at an intersection.*  

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news report posted at fox28media.com, a 73-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Savannah, Georgia. The Savannah Police Department is still investigating the accident to determine what happened, but the victim and the other driver have been identified.*

SARASOTA, FL. – According to an online news report published by mysuncoast.com, cooking oil spilled onto a roadway following a truck collision in Sarasota, Florida. It is not yet clear how the accident took place, but the roadway was closed for several hours while crews worked to clean up the mess. It is not clear if anyone was injured.*

CRISP COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wgxa.tv, a pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision in Crisp County, Georgia. It appears the pedestrian was trying to walk across a highway. Authorities’ investigation into the accident is ongoing, and it is not yet clear if the driver of the vehicle will face charges in connection with the collision.*

CENTURY, FL. – According to news reports posted online at pnj.com and northescambia.com, a pedestrian was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital after a collision with a vehicle in Century, Florida. Both news reports state that the pedestrian was cited by Florida Highway Patrol in connection with the accident.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at 11alive.com, a vehicle wreck led to a traffic backup on Interstate 85 in Atlanta, Georgia. The wreck took place during the morning rush hour, causing significant traffic delays on the interstate and around the Atlanta metro. Little information has been released regarding the accident.*

CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by winknews.com, a 71-year-old veteran was killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident.*

WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLORIDA – As reported online by www.dothaneagle.com, one man is dead and three others injured following an accident involving three motorcycles.*

OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA – As reported online by www.nwfdailynews.com, a 21-year-old Baker man is facing charges after allegedly causing a left-turn accident when he pulled out in front of a school bus.*

ORLANDO, FL. – According to a news report published online at mynews13.com, the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred in Orlando, Florida. Troopers report that a pedestrian was killed after being struck by three vehicles, and one of the drivers involved left the scene.* 

POLK COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted by wfla.com, a bicyclist was hit and killed by a vehicle in Polk County, Florida. Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office say that the driver of the vehicle left the scene of the accident, and they are still searching for him or her.*

MOORE HAVEN, FL. – According to a news story reported online at swflorida.blogspot.com, two people were killed in a vehicle accident that took place in Moore Haven, Florida. Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol are handling the investigation, and they believe the accident was due to a driver running a red light.*

CLEARWATER, FL. – According to a news story reported online at patch.com, two people were injured in a rear-end collision with a suspected stolen vehicle in Clearwater, Florida. Police officers say that the suspect driver has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes in connection with the incident.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wtoc.com, police in Savannah, Georgia, are looking for a suspect who was involved in a recent hit-and-run crash. One person was reportedly injured in the crash, and one of the drivers fled the scene following the collision, according to officers.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news story posted at starfl.com, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggests that passengers riding in the back seat of a vehicle could be at a higher risk for injury during a car crash. More testing is needed to form a solid conclusion on the subject, the IIHS said.*

MONROE COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at flkeysnews.com, a deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was airlifted to a hospital after a bus hit his motorcycle in Monroe County, Florida. Authorities report that the driver of the bus was cited in connection with the incident.*

OKALOOSA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted by nwfdailynews.com, three students were injured in a school bus collision in Okaloosa County, Florida. No information about the students has been released, and authorities report that the driver of the other vehicle was charged for the accident.*

AVE MARIA, FL. – According to a news report published online at naplesnews.com, a woman was killed in a head-on car crash near Ave Maria, Florida. Two other people were injured in the crash, according to the news report, and Florida Highway Patrol is still in the process of investigating the circumstances of the accident.*

JACKSON COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story posted at wtxl.com, a man was killed in an incident with a power line in Jackson County, Florida. The man was reportedly having a load of dirt delivered to his home, and the dump truck hit a powerline that subsequently fell onto the homeowner. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.*

BRADENTON, FL. – According to an online news report posted at bradenton.com, injuries were reported following a vehicle accident that occurred in Bradenton, Florida. Authorities investigating the collision have released limited information at this time, and it is not clear how many people were injured.*

AUBURN, AL. – According to an online news story reported at wtvm.com, one person was life-flighted from the scene after a vehicle wreck that occurred in Auburn, Alabama. Another person was reportedly transported from the scene by ambulance. No one involved in the accident has yet been identified.*

FLORIDA – According to an online news story posted at abcactionnews.com, an insurance expert says that auto insurance rates might rise in the face of investigations into Kia and Hyundai vehicle fires. If the problem continues, drivers might see an increase in their premiums.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report from williamsoncourse.com, doctors are anticipating more children coming into hospitals with injuries from vehicle collision now that the weather is turning warmer. A significant number of children are struck by vehicles every year in the U.S., and the number ticks up during spring and summer.*

SAN FRANCISCO, CA. – According to a story posted online at carscoops.com, the San Francisco Fire Department has reported that it is in the process of investigating a suspected battery fire involving a Tesla vehicle in the city. The car was reportedly parked in a garage and caught on fire, much like an incident that was recently reported in China.*

LAKE CITY, FLORIDA – As reported online by www.wctv.tv, a 63-year-old man is in critical condition following an early morning pedestrian accident.*

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by www.orlandosentinel.com, a 38-year-old man sustained fatal injuries when he was struck by multiple vehicles while attempting to cross an Orlando street.*

THE VILLAGES, FL – According to an online news report at villages-news.com, a motorcycle accident victim was trauma alerted from the scene of an accident that occurred in The Villages.*

BYRON, GEORGIA – As reported online by Macon.com and 13wmaz.com, a 31-year-old man suffered fatal injuries in a head-on collision on Georgia 49.*

FORT STEWART, GEORGIA – According to an online news article published by fox28media.com, a 32-year-old soldier sustained fatal injuries when an SUV struck him on State Route 144.*

GEORGIA – According to an article published by theepochtimes.com, back in 2007, a stray German Shepard reportedly saved a woman’s life by pulling her out of her vehicle following a catastrophic single-vehicle accident on a wooded Georgia road.*

GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA – According to a news article published by wsav.com, a woman suffered serious injuries in a bicycle accident when a vehicle struck her on Highway 21 (Augusta Road) near Minus Avenue.*

SHANGHAI, CHINA – According to an online news article published by abacusnews.com, three electric vehicles spontaneously combusted and caught fire within the same week in Shanghai, China.*

MARTIN COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported by wptv.com, one person was killed in a crash with two semi-trucks in Martin County, Florida. The victim was driving a pickup truck that was rear-ended by one semi-truck, according to the report, which sent the pickup into the path of another semi-truck.*

CAPE CORAL, FL. – According to an online news report posted at news-press.com, two people were killed in a wrong-way vehicle crash in Cape Coral, Florida. News-Press reports that investigating officers found one of the drivers was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the crash.*

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to an online news report from wsoctv.com, a man was killed while walking across an interstate in Charlotte, North Carolina. The news report indicates that the man, who has not been identified, was from out of town and was trying to ask for directions from someone who was working on the other side of the interstate.*

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC. – According to an online news story posted at portcitydaily.com, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is searching for a driver involved in a deadly pedestrian crash. The driver reportedly fled the scene and has not yet been located. Troopers are asking the public for assistance in making an arrest.*

DURHAM, NC. – According to an online news story posted at wral.com, a head-on vehicle crash resulted in three fatalities in Durham, North Carolina. One other person was injured in the accident, according to the news report. None of the victims has been identified by investigating officials at this time.*

CDC Issues Warning Stating That Scooter-Related Accidents Are on the Rise, Resulting in Preventable Injuries

UNITED STATES – As reported online by www.wrcbtv.com, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) underwent a study that concluded scooter-related injuries have increased substantially, raising safety concerns.*

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – As reported online by wsbtv.com, a 30-year-old woman is facing a third DUI charge after rear-ending and injuring an Atlanta police officer.*

UNITED STATES – As reported online by cumberlink.com, multiple consumer and pharmaceutical products are facing recalls amid safety concerns.*

COVINGTON, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, a contractor died in an electrocution injury while working on utility lines in Covington, Georgia.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at law.com, a jury from Dekalb County, Georgia, a jury awarded the estate of an elderly nursing home patient $1.8 million as a result of fatal injuries she sustained from falling from a bed as the sheets were being changed.*

OCONEE COUNTY, SC – According to an online news report at wyff4.com, an accident between a pickup truck and a tractor trailer occurred on Interstate 85 that caused a blockage of traffic during the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 30, 2019.*

According to an online news report at gpbnews.com, 6 months following the first of 2 fatal crashes of 737 Max jets, the chief executive officer of Boeing was addressed with tough questions from Boeing shareholders as well as reports regarding the safety of these types of aircraft.  The questioning occurred on Monday, April 29, 2019.*

BRYAN COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wtoc.com, a two automobile accident caused the shutdown of Highway 144 going in both directions for a significant period of time.*

PORT RICHEY, FL — According to an online news report at baynews9.com, four bicyclists were taken to the hospital after sustaining serious injuries in an accident that involved a truck’s lift gate. The accident occurred in Port Richey, per the Pasco County Fire Rescue team.*

SARASOTA, FL- According to an online news report at mysuncoast.com, 17^th Street at Long Meadow was closed for a significant period of time on Monday, April 29, 2019 following an accident that involved two vehicles.*

GEORGIA – An online news story from wsbtv.com discusses the steps drivers should take in the event of a vehicle breakdown on Georgia’s roadways.*

MASSACHUSETTS - According to an online article at foxnews.com, students at an elementary school design a three dimensional crosswalk to encourage drivers to slow down their vehicles in a neighborhood in Massachusetts, according to azfamily.com.*

NORCROSS, GA. – According to an online news story reported at patch.com, a man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Norcross, Georgia. The collision occurred on Interstate 85 and appears to have been preceded by an accident between two vehicles, after which the victim was standing outside of his car on the roadway.*

LIBERTY COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wgxa.tv, a three-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a woman in Liberty County, Georgia. Six other people were injured in the wreck, including four children. The accident initially involved two vehicles and ended up involving a third because of the path of one of the vehicles after impact.*

FORT STEWART, GA. – According to an online news story reported by wsav.com, a soldier with the U.S. Army was struck and killed by a vehicle near the Fort Stewart, Georgia, base. Troopers with Georgia State Patrol say the soldier was changing a tire on his vehicle when a passing motorist hit him.*

UNITED STATES – An online news report from stnonline.com discusses the concept of child detection systems as a means of reducing fatal accidents at school bus stops in the United States. While the detection systems could lower the number of children hit by vehicles at bus stops, school districts are slow to buy into the technology.*

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by gainesville.com, a 27-year-old motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries when a car turned in front of him, resulting in a tragic collision.*

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA – As reported online by nwfdailynews.com, a bicyclist suffered fatal injuries when struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 98.*

FLORIDA – According to an online news report at sarasotamagazine.com, Florida is one of the most deadliest states in the nation for bicyclists.*

MORGAN COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at morgancountycitizen.com, officials in Morgan County, Georgia, have been differing with the Georgia Department of Transportation over solutions to a specific intersection in the county. County officials would like to see a traffic light installed, while the Georgia DOT says a modified intersection is more appropriate.*

TYBEE ISLAND, GA. – According to an online news story from wjcl.com, the mayor of Tybee Island, Georgia, is pushing the state to fund improvements for the bridge on Highway 80 in the face of several traffic accidents. Two accidents occurred on the bridge during the week of April 29, one of which left a woman in labor stranded in traffic.*

BANKS COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at banksnewstoday.com, a woman and three children were injured in a vehicle accident that took place in Banks County, Georgia. The woman reportedly sustained serious injuries, and one of the children was in critical condition following the accident.*

CRISP COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at cordeledispatch.com, a man was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Crisp County, Georgia. The man had reportedly been involved in a two-vehicle collision and was hit by a third vehicle when he got out of his car. He sustained serious injuries.*

COWETA COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story from times-herald.com, Georgia State Patrol reported that three fatal vehicle crashes occurred during the month of April in Coweta County, Georgia. Troopers released this figures, along with numbers regarding other traffic incidents, in a monthly report.*

CARTERSVILLE, GA. – According to a news story published online at cbs46.com, one person was killed in a vehicle collision in Cartersville, Georgia. One other person was injured in the crash, according to the report. Neither of the victims has yet been identified, and the accident is still under investigation.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report published at 13wmaz.com,Georgia officials are emphasizing the dangers of drowsy driving. Recent studies have shown that drowsy driving can present just as much danger on the road as drunk driving, and officials want drivers to understand the risks.*  

AUBURN, ME. – According to an online news story reported at wmtw.com, a city has made some modifications to the stop signs at an intersection after a woman from Georgia lost control in the intersection and crashed into a person’s home. The accident took place earlier this year, and the homeowner says the modifications are still not enough to prevent future accidents.*

GEORGIA – According to a report posted online at constructionequipmentguide.com, the Georgia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to use caution as construction season ramps up in the state. The warmer weather means that road projects will be much more prevalent, and drivers need to do their part to keep workers and other motorists safe.*

HALL COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at ajc.com, a tire failure led to a rollover collision in Hall County, Georgia. Seven members of a family were traveling in the vehicle at the time, and all seven were injured, according to the news report. Two of the people were reportedly ejected from the vehicle during the crash.*

TALLAHASSEE, FL. – According to a news report published online at wtxl.com, Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are investigating a vehicle accident with injuries that occurred on Interstate 10 in Tallahassee, Florida. Authorities have released little information about the accident at this time, and it is not clear how seriously the victims were injured. No one has been identified.*

DAPHNE, AL. – According to a news story reported online at fox10tv.com, a rear-end collision killed a man riding a trike near Daphne, Alabama. Police say that driver who ran into the back of the trike was impaired at the time, and she was arrested on criminal charges in connection with the fatal accident.*

PALM COAST, FL. – According to an online news report posted at news4jax.com, a school custodian was killed in a motorcycle crash that occurred in Palm Coast, Florida. The accident took place near Matanzas High School and reportedly involved a teenage driver who was leaving the school parking lot.*

FLORIDA – According to an online news story reported at wsvn.com, a construction company has preliminarily agreed to a settlement of $42 million in connection with the collapse of a Florida bridge. The structure, which was a pedestrian bridge at Florida International University, collapsed last year, killing six people.*

FLORIDA KEYS – According to a news story reported online at miamiherald.com, one person was killed and two others were injured in a vehicle crash in the Florida Keys. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 1 and involved three vehicles. Officials investigating the collision have released identifying information about the victim.*

FLORIDA – According to an online news report posted at thedestinlog.com, the Florida Senate passed a bill for regulation of e-scooters at the municipal level. The bill would allow city governments to place regulations on the vehicles in the same manner as bicycles. E-scooters would be able to travel on the roadways inside of bike lanes, if the bill becomes law.*

CAPE CORAL, FL. – According to an online news report posted at fox4now.com, a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Cape Coral, Florida. The victim has not been identified, and authorities have not released information about the suspected driver involved in the accident. Investigation is ongoing.*

VERO BEACH, FL. – According to an online news report published by cbs12.com, a vehicle accident blocked the Florida Turnpike in Vero Beach, Florida. At the time of the CBS 12 report’s publishing, authorities had released little information about the circumstances of the crash or whether anyone was injured in the accident.*  

DAPHNE, AL. – According to a news report posted online at fox10tv.com, police have made an arrest in the case of a fatal vehicle collision that occurred outside of Daphne, Alabama. The collision involved two vehicles and caused the death of a 70-year-old man who was riding on a Harley Davidson motor trike.*

FLORIDA – According to an online report posted at citizentruth.org, several hundred cases against the company 3M involving military earplugs have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in Florida. The cases allege that 3M knowingly sold earplugs to the United States military that were defective and caused service members to sustain hearing loss and tinnitus. Montlick & Associates, named “Most Patriotic Business of 2011” by the Association of the U.S. Army is investigating potential legal claims involving 3M’s dual-ended Combat Arms earplugs (dual-ended combat arms earplugs, version 2, caev2) causing hearing loss, tinnitus, ringing in the ear, and permanent deafness.*

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA – According to an online article published by thestate.com, a lawsuit alleges that a South Carolina workplace accident left one man dead after he was buried in an “avalanche” of salt cake.*

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – According to an online article published by wach.com, multiple accidents resulted in a shutdown of one stretch of Interstate 20, causing traffic delays.*

GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA – As reported online by wsav.com, a woman riding her bicycle sustained serious injuries when she was hit by a vehicle on Highway 21 near Minus Avenue.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online article published by wrcbtv.com, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning that electric scooter injuries are on the rise following a study that revealed many injuries are preventable.*

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – As reported online by newsobserver.com, a 68-year-old man faces multiple criminal charges following an accident that left three people dead.*

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – According to an online news article published by wsoctv.com, one person was killed in a multi-vehicle morning accident.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL – According to an online news article published by fox13news.com, a car accident on I-275 near 22^nd Avenue S left multiple lanes closed, with injuries reported.*

OAK RIDGE, TN. – According to a news report published online at oakridger.com, a vehicle accident in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, left one person dead and one other person injured. Authorities were still at the scene at the time the news report was posted, and little information had been released about the accident.*

OAK RIDGE, TN. – According to a news report posted online at knoxnews.com, officers with the Oak Ridge Police Department have released additional information about a fatal vehicle accident that occurred in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. A man was killed in the collision, according to police, and another person sustained injuries.*

MARION COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news story reported by trussvilletribune.com, Alabama State Troopers are investigating a pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred in Marion County, Alabama. Troopers say that the pedestrian was killed in the accident, and the driver involved left the scene.*

HAMILTON, AL. – According to a news story reported online at wtva.com, a man repairing a vehicle on Interstate 22 was struck and killed by another vehicle in Hamilton, Alabama. Authorities say that the driver who hit the man left the scene of the collision but was later located by an Alabama State Trooper.*

RHEA COUNTY, TN. – According to an online news story reported at newschannel9.com, one person was dead and five others were injured after a vehicle crash that took place in Rhea County, Tennessee. News Channel 9 reports that one of the drivers involved in the wreck is facing criminal charges in connection with the accident.* 

In the state of Georgia, when people are injured or killed in vehicle accidents involving alcohol, victims or their families sometimes have the option of filing lawsuits against the establishment or person who supplied alcohol to the intoxicated driver. These lawsuits are known as “dram shop” lawsuits, and are specifically a product of statute.

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to news reports posted online at actionnewsjax.com and news4jax.com, a man was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Jacksonville, Florida. Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol are investigating to determine why the accident took place. Investigators have identified the victim.* 

SOUTH CAROLINA – According to a story published online at postandcourier.com, some legislators in South Carolina are looking into the possibility of new laws pertaining to ridesharing companies, after a student was killed last month. The student got into a vehicle that she believed was her Uber ride, and investigators believe she was murdered by the driver.* 

Two Day Distracted Driving Crackdown Conducted by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Resulting in Eighty Nine Warnings or Citations

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at northwestgeorgianews.com, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office just finished a two day crackdown on distracted driving on Thursday, April 25, 2019, resulting in sixty one citations and twenty eight warnings.*

SOUTH CAROLINA – An online article published by postandcourier.com discusses the insurance aspects of ridesharing company lawsuits that injured passengers are having to work around. The article sheds light on a few pending lawsuits in the state of South Carolina and what insurance policies might apply to their cases.*

CASWELL COUNTY, NC. – According to a news report posted online at myfox8.com, a man died in an industrial accident in Caswell County, North Carolina. Little information about the cause of the accident or the nature of the accident has yet been released by officials investigating the case, but the victim has been identified.* 

NORTH CAROLINA – According to the website for the North Carolina Department of Labor, labor.nc.gov, most fatal work-related accidents in the state are caused by objects striking the victims. This conclusion is based on statewide data from 2017 regarding workplace accidents and fatalities.* 

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to an online news story reported at patch.com, a pedestrian was struck and killed in traffic on Interstate 85 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Little information about the incident was included in the Patch report, which says the pedestrian was attempting to cross the interstate at the time of the collision.* 

HORRY COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story reported at wbtw.com, the South Carolina Department of Transportation is looking to improve a certain intersection that is known for accidents in Horry County, South Carolina. The intersection, which is located in the northern part of the county, has been referred to as a dangerous crossing.* 

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story reported at thestate.com, a multi-vehicle wreck closed down part of Interstate 20 in Richland County, South Carolina. Authorities had reported little information about the accident at the time the news story was published, and it was not clear if anyone was injured.* 

LAKEWOOD, CO. – According to an online news report posted by cnn.com, multiple people were killed in a semi-truck crash that occurred in Lakewood, Colorado. The crash took place on Interstate 70 outside of Denver, Colorado, when a semi-truck carrying lumber crashed into the back of several vehicles.*

MONROE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story from 11alive.com, a woman was killed in a head-on vehicle collision that occurred in Monroe County, Georgia. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case, and deputies have not yet identified a cause for the accident.* 

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wrdw.com, a man was killed in a run-off-the-road accident in Columbia County, Georgia. It does not appear that any other vehicles were involved in the collision. One other person riding in the vehicle was injured and hospitalized, according to the news report.* 

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. – According to an online news story posted at cbs46.com, a construction worker became trapped in a trench at a site in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The cause of the incident is not yet known, and authorities have not released information about the victim, including his or her current condition.*

JONES COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report published online at 13wmaz.com, an 18-year-old girl was tragically killed in a vehicle crash in Jones County, Georgia. The victim’s vehicle reportedly collided with a cement truck. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case, and deputies have not yet made a determination about the cause of the crash.* 

GEORGIA – According to a news report posted at times-herald.com, a woman was killed in a vehicle accident that occurred on Interstate 65 in Georgia. It appears the accident began with a rear-end collision, and the victim was a passenger in one of the vehicles. At least one other person was injured in the crash, according to the news report.* 

ALBANY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at walb.com, a woman remains hospitalized after a multi-vehicle accident in Albany, Georgia. Little information about the wreck has been released by authorities at this time, and the woman has not been identified. One other person was taken to a hospital and has since been released from treatment, according to the report.*

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL. – According to an online news report posted at sun-sentinel.com, one child was killed, and another child was seriously injured in a car crash that took place in Deerfield, Florida. Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol reported that one child was 2 years old, and the other child was 5 years old.* 

PASCO COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story posted online by abcactionnews.com, a man was hit and killed by a vehicle on an interstate in Pasco County, Florida. The report says the man had crashed his vehicle and was trying to help a passenger trapped in the vehicle, when a passing motorist struck him.*

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at srpressgazette.com, a pedestrian was killed in a collision with a vehicle in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Investigators have released identifying information about the victim, and it is not clear at this time whether any charges will be filed against the driver of the vehicle.* 

MARTIN COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at tcpalm.com, a rollover vehicle crash resulted in two people being airlifted from the scene in Martin County, Florida. One of the victims who was airlifted from the scene was a child. It appears the accident involved only one vehicle and was caused by a tire blowout.*

PENSACOLA, FL. – According to an online news story posted at nwfdailynews.com, a three-vehicle accident in Pensacola, Florida, left two people dead. Several others were injured in the wreck, according to the report. Authorities investigating the accident believe that it was caused by a driver running a red light at an intersection.*

WILSON COUNTY, TN. – According to a news story reported online at lebanondemocrat.com, a pickup and a dump truck were involved in a collision in Wilson County, Tennessee. Officials responding to the scene indicated that two people were injured in the wreck and taken to a local hospital for treatment.*

UNION CITY, TN. – According to a news story reported online by kfvs12.com, a man in a wheelchair reported to police that he was hit by a vehicle in a store parking lot in Union City, Tennessee. Some discrepancies exist between the information given to police by the man and information shown on footage obtained from the store.*

NEWPORT, TN. – According to an online news report posted at citizentribune.com, a woman was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Newport, Tennessee. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and spoke to authorities. Both the woman and the vehicle driver have been identified by officials.*

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, NC. – According to a news story posted online at myfox8.com, one person was killed, and another person was injured in a vehicle crash that occurred in Rockingham County, North Carolina. Investigators believe the accident happened because one of the vehicles crossed over the centerline of the road.*

CAMERON, NC. – According to a news report posted at cbs17.com, one person was killed in a dump truck collision that occurred in Cameron, North Carolina. The crash was described as a head-on collision, and investigators have not yet determined what circumstances led to the accident.*

SEATTLE, WA. – According to an online news story posted at komonews.com, a construction crane collapsed in Seattle, Washington, killing four people. While investigation into the incident is ongoing, an expert from South Carolina reportedly believes the collapse was caused by human error.*

SONOMA COUNTY, CA. – According to an online news report published at abc7news.com, a California man was seriously injured after an e-cigarette battery exploded in his pocket. The man says the incident occurred in March, and he sustained third-degree burns to his leg because of the explosion.*

NORTH CAROLINA – According to an online editorial from wilsontimes.com, “distracted driving calls for education, not more citations,” according to the Wilson Times.*

MOBILE, AL – According to an online news report at whnt.com, officials note that three people have perished in an SUV accident where it fell from an overpass off-ramp and was, as a result, hit by a train in Mobile, Alabama.*

MOBILE, AL – According to an online news report at fox10tv.com, traffic snarls occur on the Bayway and Causeway late Sunday, April 28, 2019.*

BLYTHE, GA – According to an online news report at wrdw.com, road safety checks conducted by police resulted in about 24 citations, drug arrests and DUIs.*

SEATTLE, WA – According to an online report at idahonews.com, a crane collapsed on a new Google Seattle campus in South Lake Union on Saturday, April 27, 2019.  This resulted in six cars being pinned underneath the crane, causing four deaths.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at times-herald.com, a sixty three year old woman died on Friday, April 26, 2019 in a two vehicle accident.*