Blog Archive - August, 2019

OPELIKA, AL – According to online news reports at wrbl.com and al.com, a man sustained serious injuries after being hit by a train over the past weekend.*

CLARKE COUNTY, IA – According to an online news report at press-citizen.com, a motorcycle accident that occurred in Clarke County resulted in the death of one individual and seriously injured an additional person.*

NATRONA COUNTY, WY. – According to an online news report posted at k2radio.com, a veteran from Wyoming has sued manufacturer 3M for injuries he says he suffered due to defective military earplugs. The man says that the earplugs he was issued, which were manufactured by 3M, did not work as intended and caused him to develop hearing loss. 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.*

MACON, GA. – According to an online news story reported at 13wmaz.com, semi-truck tire issues led to multiple accidents just days apart on Interstate 75 in Macon, Georgia. In one of the accidents, a woman was tragically killed. The accidents have people worried about the safety of sharing the major roadway with large trucks.*

WAVERLY HALL, GA – According to an online news report at wtvm.com, emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene of an accident that involved injuries in Waverly Hall, Georgia.  The accident occurred over the weekend.*

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TN – According to an online news report at 1057news.com, a person is injured in a two-vehicle accident in Cumberland County, Tennessee.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, police are attempting to find a vehicle that caused a hit-and-run crash leaving a man dead in Atlanta, Georgia.*

SACRAMENTO, CA – According to online news reports at sfchronicle.com and sacbee.com, thirteen individuals sustained injuries earlier this week when two light rail trains collided in Sacramento, California.*

COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at wctv.com, a man from Indianapolis died after being hit by a vehicle on United States Highway 4 and Northwest Kelly Lane in Columbia County earlier this week, per the Florida Highway Patrol.*

SEMINOLE, AL – According to an online news report at wkrg.com, a head-on accident occurred on Highway 90 close to Seminole, which ended up causing the road to be closed down to traffic.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at tbreporter.com, two motorcyclists were tragically killed in a crash that happened on Gunn Highway in Hillsborough County, Florida. The investigation of the crash is still in its early stages, and authorities believe speeding might have been a factor in the collision.*

AUGUSTA, GA- According to an online news report at wrdw.com, law enforcement is looking to wrap up their anti-DUI campaign with Hands Across the Border, a multi-state initiative where state and local agencies spanning three different states are cracking down on impaired drivers.*

MONROE COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at 13maz.com, accidents on Interstate 75 cause major traffic backups.*

WARREN, OH. – According to a news report posted online at vindy.com, a motorcyclist was tragically killed in an accident that happened in Warren, Ohio. Police are still investigating the crash and have determined preliminarily that they think speeding contributed to the accident. Officials have identified the victim.*

MELBOURNE, FL. – According to an online news report posted at spacecoastdaily.com, police officers are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that happened on Parkway Drive in Melbourne, Florida. The victim has not been identified, and the driver is reportedly cooperating with the police investigation. It is unclear if charges will be filed.* 

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at wfla.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed in a vehicle accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 27 in Highlands County, Florida. Limited information regarding the accident has so far been released to the public, and the victim has not been identified.*

MACON, GA. – According to an online news report posted at 13wmaz.com, a tire failure led to two-vehicle wrecks on Interstate 75 in Macon, Georgia. A tire reportedly fell off of a tractor-trailer and ended up causing multiple vehicles to crash. The news report indicates that one person was injured in the incident.*

BUTTS COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story posted at 13wmaz.com, a police chase that took place in Butts County, Georgia, ended with the arrest of two suspects. The chase started with an attempted traffic stop for speeding.*

HARALSON COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a man, aged 55, was struck and killed when his car slammed into a Haralson County Sheriff’s office patrol vehicle that was responding to an emergency, per the Georgia State Patrol.*

KANSAS – According to an online news report at 2.jlworld.com, a vision-impaired woman from Eudora, Kansas was seriously injured in a pedestrian-vehicle accident causing her to be struck by an 18-wheeler, trapped and seriously injured, per the Kansas Highway Patrol.*

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – According to an online news report at oregonalive.com, 8 executives of an Atlanta-based package company were among 10 individuals who were able to escape when a plane headed to Portland, Oregon caught on fire at a Northern California airport, per a company spokesperson.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, the Atlanta City Council passed an ordinance approving the use of e-scooters on Beltline routes.  Seven months afterwards, countless Lime, Lyft, Bolt and Bird e-scooters barrel down the paths.*

ORLANDO, FL – According to an online news report at clickorlando.com, a construction-related accident that arose from work on the Interstate 4 Ultimate project is causing difficulties for drivers.  According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), a beam sustained damage by the subcontractor who was working on the project.*

OKALOOSA ISLAND, FL – According to an online news report at whnt.com, a woman from Morgan County perished earlier this week after a fall from a balcony of a hotel, according to local authorities.*

WAKULLA, FL – According to an online news report at wctv.com, the Florida Highway Patrol confirms that a person is in serious condition after an accident that occurred on United States Highway 319 and Edgewood Drive in Wakulla, Florida earlier this week.*

FLORIDA – According to an online news report at oxygen.com, a 13-year-old boy died after being hit and killed on the same stretch of highway where his mother died just six months earlier.*

MIDWAY, FL – According to an online news report at wctv.com, the inside lane of Interstate 10 was finally reopened after an accident that occurred involving injuries at mile marker 193.*

NORTH FORT MEYERS, FL – According to an online news article at news-press.com, it has been reported that a man, aged 53, from Fort Meyers, Florida, perished in a head-on collision earlier this week on Del Prado Boulevard North located in North Fort Meyers, Florida, per the Florida Highway Patrol.*

HOLIDAY, FL – According to an online news report at abcactionnews.com, the Florida Highway Patrol is currently searching for the individual who hit a 4-year-old boy earlier this week after he was dropped off at the wrong bus stop in Holiday, Florida.*

LANCASTER, SC – According to an online news report at newsmaven.io, a driver for UPS had to be extricated from his delivery truck following a serious accident that occurred earlier this week in Lancaster, South Carolina.*

BROWNHELM TOWNSHIP, OH – According to an online news report at norwalkreflector.com, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation of a two-vehicle deadly accident on the Ohio Turnpike.*

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – According to an online news report at abcnews4.com, a road in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina reopened earlier this week after a crash occurred that sent one individual to a local hospital.*

Cary, NC – According to an online news report at wral.com, a woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident in Cary, North Carolina.  The accident occurred close to the Crossroads Play za shopping center.*

MARIETTA, GA. – According to a news report posted online at northwestgeorgianews.com, a student at Marietta High School in Marietta, Georgia, suffered a serious hand injury during an incident at the school. The student has reportedly been hospitalized, and the school has issued a statement about the incident.*

RISING FAWN, GA. – According to a news report posted at wdef.com, an accident that happened in Rising Fawn, Georgia, resulted in a fatality. The accident reportedly happened on Interstate 59 and caused the tragic death of the driver of the vehicle. Authorities are still investigating to try to determine the cause of the crash.*

QUINCY, FL. – According to an online news story printed at abcactionnews.com, the community in Quincy, Florida, is feeling the effects of a collapsed bridge on Hutchinson Ferry Road. The bridge collapsed suddenly and caused two drivers to sustain injuries after their vehicles traveled over the gap in the downed bridge. Repairs to the road are currently underway.* 

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to a news report published online at wsav.com, one person was seriously injured in a vehicle crash that happened on Interstate 16 in Savannah, Georgia. Investigators say that two vehicles collided in the accident, but they do not yet know all of the events surrounding the collision.*

RINCON, GA. – According to a news report published online at wtoc.com, a vehicle crash on Fort Howard Road in Rincon, Georgia, left one person with injuries. The crash is said to have involved two vehicles, and preliminary investigation suggests that one of the drivers missed a stop sign at an intersection, leading to the crash.* 

MIDWAY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wtxl.com, an 11-vehicle crash was reported to have happened on Interstate 10 in Midway, Florida. Injuries were reported in conjunction with the wreck. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the collision, and Troopers say that weather might have been involved in the accident.*

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to an online news story reported at wbtv.com, 13 people were injured in a charter bus crash that occurred on Interstate 85 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Multiple other vehicles were involved in the accident, according to the report, but little information about the nature of the crash has yet been reported to the media.*

BEAUMONT, TX. – According to an online news report posted at ncadvertiser.com, a Union Pacific worker was tragically killed in an accident that happened in Beaumont, Texas. Few details about the accident have been released at this time, and local authorities are performing an investigation to try to determine the cause of the incident.*

OCONEE COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report posted online at thestate.com, the Oconee County Coroner’s Office deems Lake Keowee one of the deadliest bodies of water in the state of South Carolina. A total of 20 people have died swimming in one specific area of the lake during the coroner’s time on the job, he says.*

HORRY COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story reported at wmbfnews.com, one person was seriously injured in a three-vehicle wreck that occurred on East Highway 9 Business in Horry County, South Carolina. No one from the collision has been identified at this time, and authorities are still investigating the accident.*

MARLBORO COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report posted online at wmbfnews.com, one person was tragically killed in a head-on vehicle crash that happened on Highway 15-401 in Marlboro County, South Carolina. The news report indicates that three vehicles were involved in the wreck, and three other people were injured.* 

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted at thestate.com, a man was tragically killed in a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 20 in Richland County, South Carolina. The circumstances surrounding the accident are not yet completely clear, and South Carolina Highway Patrol is still investigating.*

WILMINGTON, NC. – According to an online news report published at wect.com, a vehicle crashed into a car in the area of Wooster Street in Wilmington, North Carolina, and then left the scene. Parts of the suspect vehicle remained at the scene, and police have pieced together some information about the potential vehicle. Officers are asking for the public to help them make an arrest.*

GREENSBORO, NC. – According to an online news story reported at myfox8.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed in a traffic collision that occurred on Interstate 73 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The victim has been identified by investigators, but information about the driver of the vehicle has not been released.*

HORRY COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report posted online at myrtlebeachonline.com, a child was tragically killed in a single-car wreck that happened on Juniper Bay Road in Horry County, South Carolina. The news report indicates that one other person was injured in the accident, and State Troopers are investigating.* 

FORT MYERS, FL. – According to an online news story reported at news-press.com, one person was tragically killed, and another person was injured in a vehicle crash that happened on Interstate 75 in Fort Myers, Florida. It appears that only one vehicle was involved, and the driver lost control. Florida Highway Patrol is handling the accident investigation.* 

NAPLES, FL. – According to an online news report posted at fox4now.com, a woman was seriously injured in a pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred on 106th Avenue in Naples, Florida. The woman has been hospitalized since the accident, and her husband wants authorities to find the person involved.*

A wrongful death claim arises in Georgia when person or company, either through negligence, an intentional act or by way of manufacturing a defective product, causes the death of another person.  However, in such cases, multiple claims often have to be presented, which can result in the plaintiff(s) pursuing the case individually as well as through an Estate.  

CRAWFORDVILLE, FL — According to an online report at wtxl.com, the Florida Highway Patrol says that a woman from Tallahassee, Florida sustained serious injuries following a multi-vehicle crash on Crawfordville Highway.*

KEY LARGO, FL. – According to an online news story posted at usnews.com, two people were seriously injured in a boating crash that happened in the Florida Keys. It is not yet clear what led to the crash, but distraction while operating the boat might have played a role, according to the news report.* 

WILMINGTON, NC – According to an online news report at wect.com, a Brunswick County ambulance was involved in a multi-car crash earlier this week at the intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 211.

ORANGE COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at mynews13.com, an Orange County school bus that was transporting 23 children was involved in an accident earlier this week, per the Florida Highway Patrol.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL – According to online news reports at firstcoastnews.com and news4jax.com, at least 5 individuals sustained serious injuries in a crash that occurred on Manning Cemetery Road and Normandy Boulevard. Three of the five injured victims were children.*

PENSACOLA, FL – According to an online news report at pnj.com,two male drivers from Pensacola sustained critical injuries following a head-on collision on the Blue Angel Parkway close to United States Highway 98.*

FRUITLAND PARK, FL – According to an online news report from villages-news.com, two individuals were taken to an area hospital earlier this week as a result of a multi-vehicle accident that occurred in Fruitland Park.*

CORAL SPRINGS, FL. – According to a news report posted online at local10.com, one person was tragically killed in a vehicle crash that happened on the Sawgrass Expressway in Coral Springs, Florida. The cause and circumstances of the accident were not reported, but it appears that at least two vehicles were involved.*

PEACH COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at 13wmaz.com, two 18-wheelers and a tow truck crashed into one another at mile marker 151 between the Sardis Road and Fort Valley-Byron interchanges.*

ROSWELL, GA — According to an online news report at patch.com, speeding in school zones in Roswell, Georgia (the “City”) will become even more enforceable following the City Council’s agreement with RedSpeed to install automated speed detection cameras in certain school zones.*

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL — According to an online news report at tcpalm.com, the Florida Highway Patrol has confirmed that a woman and her dog were hit and killed by a minivan while walking on 27^th Avenue Southwest.*

SEATTLE, WA – According to an online news report at sun-sentinel.com, a dump truck heading in a westerly direction on Yesler Way lost control and caused damage to other vehicles right before slamming into a Subway restaurant earlier this week.  The crash caused injuries to multiple individuals.  The truck appeared to have “allegedly suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure.”*

COLDWATER, MI – According to an online news report at wtvbam.com,  a fatal vehicle-pedestrian accident closed Interstate 69 for a significant period of time while emergency personnel worked the scene. The pedestrian perished as a result of the accident.*

BROWARD COUNTY, FL – According to online news reports at sun-sentinel.com and coralsprintstalk.com, a two-vehicle accident turned fatal for one individual on the Sawgrass Expressway earlier this week.*

SANTA ROSA BEACH — According to an online news report at nwfdailynews.com, a crash that occurred over the past weekend claimed the life of a popular 17-year-old girl as she was driving home from her job at a local Starbucks.*

LUDOWICI, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wtoc.com, the mayor of Ludowici, Georgia, is calling for a traffic light to be installed at an intersection in the city. The intersection is heavily congested and has seen several fatal vehicle wrecks in the last several years, the mayor says, but the state has yet to respond.*

DADE COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted at newschannel9.com, a trucker was tragically killed in a vehicle accident that happened on Interstate 59 in Dade County, Georgia. The truck driver reportedly ran his rig off the road and crashed. At this time, authorities are not sure what caused the collision.*

PENSACOLA, FL. – According to a news report published online at pnj.com, a pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle on Pine Forest Road in Pensacola, Florida. The victim and the driver have been identified by authorities, and the driver is reportedly being charged in connection with the incident.* 

FLEMMING ISLAND, FL. – According to an online news report posted at news4jax.com, a woman was tragically killed in a scooter accident that occurred near Robbie Lee Road on Flemming Island in Florida. The woman was reportedly riding on a scooter, when a vehicle hit her and left the scene.* 

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to a news story reported online at news4jax.com, a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run crash that happened on Barnett Street in Jacksonville, Florida. Authorities are still searching for the driver who was involved in the crash and are encouraging anyone with information to contact them.*

PALMETTO, FL. – According to a news report published online at wtsp.com, a potential suspect has come forward in the case of a hit-and-run collision in Palmetto, Florida. The report says the incident involved a vehicle striking three pedestrians, tragically killing two of them and leaving the third with serious injuries. No arrests have yet been made.* 

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story posted at thestate.com, a woman was hit by three cars on U.S. Highway 29 in Anderson County, South Carolina. The woman tragically died from her injuries, according to the report. At the time of the news report’s posting, none of the drivers had been charged in connection with the collision.* 

WILSON, NC. – According to an online news story reported by witn.com, two people were airlifted to nearby hospitals with injuries following a vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 301 in Wilson, North Carolina. One other person was injured and taken to a hospital, according to the report, but was taken by private vehicle.* 

SALISBURY, NC. – According to an online news report posted at wbtv.com, a fatal two-vehicle wreck occurred on Mooresville Road in Salisbury, North Carolina. The crash was reportedly head-on, and authorities are working to determine what events led to the accident. Investigation is still ongoing.*

GREENVILLE, SC. – According to an online news report posted at foxcarolina.com, a head-on vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 25 in Greenville, South Carolina, tragically killed one person. It is unclear if anyone else was injured in the wreck. The cause of the accident is not clear at this time, and South Carolina Highway Patrol is in the process of investigating.* 

LEXINGTON, NC. – According to an online news report posted at myfox8.com, an EMS worker was struck and injured by a vehicle in the parking lot of a Walmart in Lexington, North Carolina. It is not clear at this time what happened, but the news report indicates the incident might have been deliberate.* 

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, NC. – According to an online news report published at myfox8.com, a fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Highway 220 Business in Rockingham County, North Carolina. The accident is still under investigation at this time, and it is not yet clear if any charges will be filed in the case.* 

PEACH COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wgxa.com, at least 5 people sustained injuries in separate accidents that occurred on Interstate 75 northbound in Peach County earlier this week.*

BUCHANAN, GA – According to an online news report at fox5atlanta,  a man perished and two deputies from Haralson County were injured in an accident that occurred in Buchanan.*

AUGUSTA, GA – According to an online news report at wrdw.com, lanes have opened up once again on the Mike Padgett Highway earlier this week.*  

BUCHANAN, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, local law enforcement personnel are investigating an accident that killed one man and injured two Haralson County deputies.*

ALBANY, GA – According to an online news report at walb.com, an accident that occurred in the easterly lanes of the Liberty Bypass caused major traffic delays.*  

HALL COUNTY, Florida – According to an online article at gainesvilletimes.com, a truck carrying coins overturned, causing the coins to be spilled on the roadway.*

ATHENS, GA – According to an online news report at onlineathens.com, a near accident by two vehicles caused the death of a motorcyclist last week, per an Athens-Clarke police report.*

EMANUEL COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at statesboroherald.com, two men died in an accident that occurred earlier this week close to Twin City on Highway 80.  The accident occurred in Emanuel County.*

QUINCY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wtxl.com, two drivers were injured after a bridge collapses on Hutchinson Ferry Road in Quincy, Florida. The bridge is located at the border between Florida and Georgia, and authorities shut down the roadway following two accidents that resulted from the collapse.*

WARWICK, NY. – According to an online news report posted at recordonline.com, a Georgia utility worker was among two people who were tragically killed in an electrical accident in New York. The cause of the accident is still not known, and local authorities are working to determine what happened. Little information has been released at this time.*

MIAMI, FL. – According to a news story reported online at futurecar.com, Waymo is bringing its self-driving vehicle to Florida in August to test how they perform in heavy rain conditions. Waymo is an autonomous vehicle technology company owned by Alphabet Inc., which is the corporation that owns Google.* 

HORRY COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted at myrtlebeachonline.com, a semi-truck crash that occurred on South Carolina Highway 544 in Horry County, South Carolina, injured two people. No information about the cause or circumstances of the accident was included in the news report, and the two victims were not identified.*

INDIANA – According to a news story reported online at today.com, a crash simulation at a test facility in Indiana stressed the benefits of installing seat belts in school buses.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news story reported at ajc.com, an outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease in Atlanta, Georgia, has been definitively tied to the Sheraton Hotel downtown. The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed on August 15 that water sources at the hotel had tested positive for bacteria that causes the disease.*

MCNAIRY COUNTY, TN. – According to a news report posted online at wbbjtv.com, a sheriff’s deputy was seriously injured in a head-on wreck that occurred in McNairy County, Tennessee. The driver of the other vehicle was also injured, and it is not clear if charges will be pursued in the case at this time.*

CHATTANOOGA, TN. – According to a news story reported online at newschannel9.com, a motorcyclist was tragically killed in a crash with an SUV that occurred on Lee Highway in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The news report says that the driver of the SUV has been charged in connection with the accident.*

FARRAGUT, TN. – According to a news story reported online at wate.com, a multi-vehicle wreck happened on Old State Road in Farragut, Tennessee. Little information regarding the events of the accident or the factors leading to the vehicle crash has been reported at this time. Authorities are working to investigate the accident.* 

NEW YORK – According to a news report published online at usatoday.com, retail giant Walmart has sued electric carmaker Tesla over fires at its store that it says are related to Tesla solar panels. The lawsuit claims that several stores using solar panels from Tesla have experienced fires and other issues that have interrupted daily business.*

HARRIS COUNTY, TX. – According to a news story reported online at abc13.com, a woman from Texas sustained burn injuries during a vape pen explosion. The explosion reportedly happened as the woman was changing the battery in her vape pen, and officials say that she sustained second-degree burns in the incident.*

UNITED STATES – An online article published at yahoo.com discusses the epidemic of teen vaping and the ways in which experts are starting to understand the dangers the devices present to consumers.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report posted at nj1015.com, numerous people across the United States have recently been hospitalized with an illness that officials suspect could be related to vaping. The cases appear to be similar, and all of the affected patients have a history of using some kind of vaping device.* 

STERLING, IL. – According to an online news story reported at wifr.com, the outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease from Atlanta, Georgia, has reached Illinois. The report indicates that a woman from Sterling, Illinois, likely has the disease after having stayed at the downtown Atlanta hotel where the outbreak originated.* 

AUSTIN, TX – As reported in an online news article published by cbs4local.com, Cedric Benson, a former Texas Longhorns and NFL player, sustained fatal injuries in a Saturday night motorcycle accident.*

COLUMBUS, GA – According to an online news article published by www.wtvm.com, a man was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured in a pedestrian accident.*

NEW ORLEANS, LA – As reported in online news articles published by www.wtoc.com and www.upi.com, well-known TV anchor Nancy Parker and a stunt pilot were killed in a plane crash.*

FLOYD COUNTY, GA – As reported in an online news article published by www.11alive.com, a 51-year-old woman was struck by a car and injured in a hit-and-run accident while riding her bicycle on a Sunday morning.*

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – As reported in an online news article published by www.marketexpert24.com, a Tesla caught fire after colliding with a tow truck on Moscow’s Ring Street.*

MT. VERNON, KY – According to online news articles published by www.mdjonline.comand www.lex18.com, a passenger of a Greyhound bus took a picture of the bus driver using a phone right before being involved in an accident with a truck.*

MIAMI, FL. – According to an online news report posted at nbcmiami.com, a 27-year-old woman from South Florida is still in the hospital after being involved in an electric scooter crash in late 2018. The woman’s mother, who still visits her daughter daily in the hospital, says she wants people to understand that e-scooters are dangerous.*

TAMPA, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wfla.com, two people were tragically killed in a nine-vehicle wreck that occurred on Interstate 75 in Tampa, Florida. One of the victims was a 2-month-old child, according to the news report.* 

MONROE, NC – According to online news articles published by www.wsoctv.com and myfox8.com, one woman was killed and a pregnant woman injured in a 5-vehicle accident on Highway 74.*

CRAWFORD COUNTY, GA – As reported in an online news article published by wgxa.tv, a man sustained fatal injuries in a single motorcycle accident.*

MACON, GA – According to an online news article published by www.13wmaz.com, a man sustained fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident involving a passenger vehicle attempting to make a left turn.*

MARION COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at clickorlando.com, a fatal two-vehicle accident occurred at the Market of Marion in Marion County, Florida. The collision resulted in the tragic death of one person, according to the report, and authorities are in the process of investigating to determine what caused the crash.* 

NORTH FORST MYERS, FL. – According to an online news story reported at nbc-2.com, a vehicle crash that happened on NE Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers, Florida, tragically killed one person. The accident involved five vehicles in total and appears to have started with a rear-end collision on the roadway.*

PENSACOLA, FL. – According to an online news story reported at nwfdailynews.com, two people were injured in a vehicle wreck that happened on State Road 297 in Pensacola, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol is handling the investigation and says that the collision was preceded by a driver failing to stop at a red light. The accident turned into a hit-and-run collision, and authorities are still pursuing the suspects who were involved.*

WALTON COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wjhg.com, a wrong-way vehicle accident that happened on Highway 98 in Walton County, Florida, tragically killed two people. The cause of the accident is not yet clear, and Florida Highway Patrol is looking into the case.* 

CLAY COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at firstcoastnews.com, a vehicle fatally hit a moped rider and then left the scene on Sandridge Road in Clay County, Florida. Authorities have classified the case as a hit-and-run and are asking for the public to call them with any information that could lead to an arrest.*

NORTH FORT MYERS, FL. – According to a news story published online at winknews.com, a fatal multi-vehicle accident was reported to have happened on NE Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers, Florida. Little information about the collision had been released at the time, and local authorities are still in the process of investigating to determine what occurred.* 

MONROE, GA – As reported in an online news article published by www.waltontribune.com, a 23-year-old Social Circle man was killed when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle.*

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – According to an online article posted at ccn.com, a Tesla vehicle exploded twice following a vehicle crash that occurred in Moscow, Russia. The crash reportedly involved the Autopilot system, creating even more controversy surrounding Tesla’s semi-autonomous feature and the potential danger of its lithium-ion batteries.* 

NEW JERSEY – According to an online news story reported at app.com, a potential vaping-related respiratory illness recently broke out in New Jersey. State health officials are warning the publicity about the illness, stating that cases of the illness share the common link of patients having used a vaping device.* 

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report published at independent.co.uk, United States health officials are warning the public and the medical community about lung illness linked to vaping. Numerous cases of unexplained lung illness have been reported in several states so far, and the only commonality among them is vaping.* 

TAMPA, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wfla.com, a suspected drunk driver crashed into a hotel in Tampa, Florida. After the crash, the driver reportedly tried to flee the scene and was apprehended by authorities. WFLA states that the driver has been criminally charged in connection with the incident.*

PALMETTO, FL. – According to an online news report posted at fox13news.com, a fatal pedestrian accident was reported as occurring on U.S. Highway 19 in Palmetto, Florida. Fox 13 reports that two people were tragically killed in the accident, including a teenager. A third person was injured in the accident, and the driver who hit them left the scene of the collision.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report posted at gpbnews.org, city officials in Georgia are continuing to grapple with the risks and regulations surrounding electric dockless scooters. Since May, four people have died in scooter-related accidents in the state of Georgia, and concerns about the safety of the vehicles has prompted some cities to ban them.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at popculture.com, two comedians who were supposed to do a show in Atlanta, Georgia, were injured in a car accident. Comedians Dana Gould and Bobcat Goldthwait were involved in a wreck on the evening of their scheduled show in Atlanta.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – According to an online news report posted at fox5atlanta.com, police are looking for a driver who hit a tow truck driver and fled the scene in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The tow truck driver had stopped to help a wrecked motorist, when a vehicle ran into him and kept driving.*

MARIETTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at 11alive.com, a man has tragically died after a vehicle crash that took place in late July. The man had been hospitalized since the accident, and authorities say a driver involved in the crash has now been charged with homicide by vehicle.* 

AUGUSTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wrdw.com, a suspect fleeing from deputies caused a multi-vehicle wreck on Olive Road in Augusta, Georgia. The news report indicates that several people were seriously injured in the wreck, including some children, and the suspect was placed under arrest.* 

DODGE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at 13wmaz.com, a man was tragically killed in a head-on vehicle collision that happened in Dodge County, Georgia. Georgia State Patrol is handling the investigation, and Troopers had not released information about the cause of the accident at the time of the report’s posting.* 

ELIZABETHTON, TN. – According to an online news report posted at courier-journal, NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was involved in a plane crash in Elizabethton, Tennessee. His family was also on board the plane, and the news report says that all of them escaped the fiery wreckage. The accident is under investigation.*

HENRY COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published by henryherald.com, officials in Henry County, Georgia, are trying to crack down on illegal truck traffic on the county’s roadways. The enforcement is in response to accidents that have occurred on roadways that are not legal for large trucks to travel upon, according to the report.*

WORTH COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published at walb.com, a three-vehicle crash that happened on Highway 133 in Worth County, Georgia, caused one fatality. Authorities have released identifying information on the victim, and the report indicates the investigation is still ongoing by Georgia State Patrol.* 

NORTH PORT, FL. – According to an online news story reported by mysuncoast.com, a crash that happened on Interstate 75 in North Port, Florida, left two people with serious injuries. Authorities are looking into the circumstances of the accident and trying to ascertain what led to the crash.*

PANAMA CITY, FL – According to an online news article published by www.wjhg.com, a bicyclist was struck and killed in an accident on Highway 98.*

MADISON COUNTY, FL – As reported in an online news article published by www.wtxl.com, one person is dead following a multi-vehicle accident on I-10.*

NORTH PORT, FL – As reported in an online news article published by www.mysuncoast.com, 2 men have been critically injured in a vehicle accident on southbound I-75.*

MYAKKA, FL – As reported in an online news article published by www.nbc-2.com, a 14-year-old boy sustained serious injuries when he was hit by a car while exiting a school bus.*

CHARLOTTE, NC – According to an online news article published by newsmaven.io, a man is facing multiple criminal charges for striking and killing a pedestrian and subsequently leaving the scene of the accident.*

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – As reported in an online news article published by www.tcpalm.com, a multi-vehicle accident involving 2 tractor-trailers and 1 passenger vehicle took hours to clean up, but the cause of the accident is currently known.*

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GEORGIA – As reported in online news articles published by www.ajc.com, www.11alive.com, and patch.com, a retired DeKalb County police officer helping with a funeral procession was hit by a tractor-trailer, resulting in serious injuries.*

MYAKKA CITY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at mysuncoast.com, a student was struck by a vehicle at a school bus stop in Myakka City, Florida. The extent of injuries suffered by the student is not known at this time, and authorities are investigating to determine what charges, if any, will be pursued in the case.* 

Accident Attorneys for Defective Motorcycle Parts Causing Injury to You

Motorcycles offer to some people an exciting and economical means of transportation.  Yet riders are especially vulnerable to catastrophic injuries because of the limited safety features of a bike.  Even when motorcyclists and other drivers pay attention to the road and exercise safe driving practices, a motorcyclist can still be injured in a crash caused by a defective motorcycle part.  An injured rider can sue a motorcycle manufacturer when a collision occurs because of a defective bike component; this is why injury victims need to be aware of the appropriate legal steps to preserve their claim.

FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by patch.com, Miami, Broward, and Orange Counties had the highest number of traffic accidents in 2017.*

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TENNESSEE – As reported in an online news article published by 1057news.com, a Georgia truck driver lost control of his tractor-trailer, suffering severe and life-threatening injuries.*

GOSHEN, NEW YORK – According to an online news article published by www.chroniclenewspaper.com, one person is dead and another injured following an accident involving an SUV and garbage truck.*

NAPLES, FLORIDA – As reported in an online news article published by www.winknews.com, a proposed law seeks to increase the fines associated with failing to stop and yield to a stopped school bus.*

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA – According to an online news article published by finance.yahoo.com, survey results show that 80 percent of e-scooter riders claim that they do not wear helmets.*

MIAMI, FLORIDA – According to a television news segment available at nbcmiami.com, the family of a South Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against an e-scooter company after the woman sustained severe and permanent injuries in an e-scooter accident.*

SEBASTIAN, FL. – According to a news report posted online at sebastiandaily.com, a crash that occurred on Roseland Road in Sebastian, Florida, resulted in one fatality. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck, and Troopers report that the victim was a passenger in the vehicle that crashed.*

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to an online news report posted at fltimes.com, the United States Department of Transportation is moving to ease length-of-driving restrictions for truckers. The proposed regulations would change the way that truckers take breaks, which is something that the trucking industry has been trying to amend for a long time.*

DELRAY BEACH, FL. – According to an online news report published by bocanewsnow.com, the parents of a child who was injured in a golf cart accident in Delray Beach, Florida, have filed a lawsuit in connection with the collision. The parents have sued the driver of a car that collided with the golf cart.* 

BOSTON, MA. – According to an online news report posted at wcvb.com, a jogger was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident that occurred in Boston, Massachusetts. Police are looking for the driver involved in the collision and are asking the public to contact officers with any information that could lead to an arrest.*

LAKELAND, FL. – According to an online news report posted at abcactionnews.com, two people were tragically killed in a head-on vehicle collision that happened on East Main Street in Lakeland, Florida. Authorities are investigating the case and say that the drivers of both vehicles were the victims of the crash.* 

NASSAU COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at news4jax.com, a driver was tragically killed in a head-on crash that occurred on County Road 108 in Nassau County, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol is managing the investigation of the accident, and Troopers say that charges are currently pending.* 

GREENVILLE, NC. – According to a news report posted online at unionleader.com, a vehicle crash that took place on Locust Hill Road in Greenville, North Carolina, tragically killed a passenger. North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating and has provided little information about the accident at this time.*

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TN. – According to a news report posted online at 1057news.com, injuries were reported after a vehicle crash that took place on Highway 70 in Cumberland County, Tennessee. Tennessee Highway Patrol is leading the investigation and reports that both of the drivers were charged in connection with the wreck.*

TENNESSEE – According to an online news report posted by nashvillepublicradio.org, fatal pedestrian and cyclist accidents have been trending up in the state of Tennessee. In the year 2015, more people died walking and biking in Tennessee than in any other year since 1990. The data reflect a pattern of pedestrian fatalities in the country.*

PHELPS, NY – As reported in an online news article published by www.fltimes.com, 2 people were transported by life flight to area hospitals following a rollover accident on the New York Thruway.*

HENRICO, NC – According to an online news article published by www.wric.com, 17 people are injured following a rollover accident involving a van.*

PASQUOTANK COUNTY, NC – As reported in an online article published by dailyadvance.com, a congregation is grappling with the loss of a pastor who suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident.*

GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story reported at wspa.com, a pedestrian tragically died in a traffic collision that occurred on U.S. Highway 276 in Greenville County, South Carolina. The victim has been identified, and the news report indicates that the accident is still under investigation.*

GREENVILLE, SC. – According to an online news report posted at greenvilleonline.com, a pedestrian crash that happened on Poinsett Highway in Greenville, South Carolina, resulted in a fatality. The circumstances of the accident are not yet completely clear, and South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.*

UTICA, NY. – According to an online news report posted at wktv.com, a South Carolina man was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident that happened in New York. The accident resulted in a driver from Utica, New York, being placed under arrest and charged with multiple crimes, according to the news report.*

YORK COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted at heraldonline.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed in a backing-up accident that occurred in York County, South Carolina. Authorities say that the accident took place as a vehicle was reversing out of a private driveway, according to the news report.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report published at 11alive.com, a car collided with a child who was riding on an e-scooter on Moreland Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia. The collision is one of many that have happened in Atlanta recently, and the city’s mayor has initiated a time restriction for use of e-scooters.*

FLORIDA – According to an online news report posted at jacksonville.com, Florida pedestrian deaths reached significant totals in the year 2016. Data from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) shows that pedestrian fatalities have been rising in Florida and around the nation during recent years.* 

CARROLTON, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a 22-year-old University of West Georgia student was struck by a hit-and-run driver close to campus late last week. The accident occurred at the intersection of South and Maple streets in Carrolton.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at cnycentral.com, a recent lawsuit was filed given a legionnaires’ outbreak in an Atlanta hotel that resulted in the death of one person and caused the illness of several dozen individuals.*

BYRON, GA – According to an online news report at 41nbc.com, a tire came off of a tractor-trailer, causing a woman to sustain fatal injuries.*

PHENIX CITY, AL – According to an online news report at wrbl.com, a bus accident occurred on Alabama Highway 165, leaving one seriously injured.*

HARLEM, MANHATTAN – According to online news reports at abc7ny.com and nydailynews.com, a beloved basketball coach died in a motorcycle accident in Manhattan, New York.*

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – According to an online news report found at progressiverailroading.com, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a determination as to the probable cause of a deadly Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) train accident that occurred back in 2018.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at usa.streetsblog.org, the City of Atlanta has banned the use of e-scooters during the overnight hours after 4 e-scooter users died.*

OPELIKA, GEORGIA – As reported in an online news article published by oanow.com, one person remains in critical condition following a late-evening motorcycle accident on I-85.*

UNITED STATES – As reported in an online news article published by patch.com, drivers should be reminded of school bus safety to ensure children can safely get on and off school buses.*

PASQUOTANK COUNTY, NC – According to an online news report at dailyadvance.com, a teenager from Elizabeth City died in a single-vehicle crash in northern Pasquotank County earlier this week.*

DUPLIN COUNTY, NC -  According to an online news report at wwaytv3.com,a former trooper with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol was tragically killed in a tragic accident that occurred over the weekend.*

CHARLOTTE, NC – According to an online news report at charlotteobserver.com, an employee of the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport died over the weekend while transporting baggage on an airport vehicle.*

Accidents in parking lots can result in serious and sometimes fatal injuries. Parking lot accidents are very common, as they are often replete with vehicles and people walking to their destination such as a supermarket or other type of establishment.

Motorcyclist Sustains Fatal Injuries in Accident Involving Collison with Broward County Police Cruiser Involved in a Car Chase

MARTIN COUNTY, FL – According to an online news article published by www.tcpalm.com, a motorcyclist was killed in an accident after colliding with a Lauderhill police cruiser that was pursuing two teens suspected of car theft and burglary.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news story reported at theyeshivaworld.com, certain Disney- and Eddie Bauer-brand baby sleepers are being recalled due to a risk that children can roll over inside them and suffocate. The sleepers were sold at big-box stores around the country and are subject to a refund program.*

ORANGE BEACH, AL – As reported in an online news article published by www.wkrg.com, one person was killed and two others injured in a late-night/early-morning head-on collision.*

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL – As reported in an online news article published by www.clickorlando.com, a 26-year-old Ormond Beach woman was killed in an evening accident on I-4.*

BRADENTON, FL – According to an online news article published by www.mysuncoast.com, one person sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital after being involved in a rollover accident.*

CONECUH COUNTY, AL – As reported in an online news article published by www.wsfa.com, a 42-year-old South Alabama man was struck and killed by a Ford F-150 pickup truck in a pedestrian accident.*

MADISON COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at wctv.com, the Florida Highway Patrol has reported that there was a fatal accident on Interstate 10 east close to mile marker 260 in Madison County.*

NORTH CAROLINA – According to an online article at readingeagle.com,  a young woman, her brother and father tragically killed in a North Carolina crash.  The young woman was a student at the University of Maryland and was hoping to be a leading politician in the future.*

CYPRESS POINTE, NC – According to an online news report at sandhillsentinel.com, a motorcyclist was taken by medical helicopter to an area hospital close to Vass earlier this week.*

LENOIR, NC – According to an online news report at cbs17.com, a driver who authorities believe was texting while driving fatally hit a male individual who was walking on United States Highway 321 in Caldwell County.  The driver is facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter.*

WHITEVILLE, NC – According to an online news report at wwaytv3.com, a man from Bladenboro, North Carolina was attempting to go across the roadway in Whiteville where he was struck and killed, according to a news release from the Whiteville Police Department.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by www.wfla.com, one person is dead after a single-vehicle accident in Tampa.*

PEACH COUNTY, GEORGIA – As reported in an online news article published by www.macon.com, a tractor-trailer driver is facing criminal charges after being involved in an I-75 accident that left one woman dead.*

UNITED STATES AND GEORGIA – According to an online article published by www.entrepreneur.com, autonomous vehicles may shape the future of driving forever as more vehicles are introduced worldwide.*

TEXAS – As reported in an online news article published by patch.com, drivers are failing to adhere to school bus “stop-arm” laws nationwide, posing a risk of harm to children as they enter and exit the school bus.*

Two Victims of a Columbus Parking Lot Accident at a Publix Grocery Store Meet and Become Friends – A Positive Outcome to a Horrific Incident

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – According to an online news article published by wrdw.com, a construction worker suffered injuries when he was struck by a vehicle while in a construction work zone.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GEORGIA -  As reported in an online news article published by www.wjbf.com, a Georgia attorney has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after striking and killing a pedestrian in a road rage incident.*

GLYNN COUNTY, GEORGIA – According to an online news article published by www.wtoc.com, law enforcement officials, including both police and the fire department, were unable to save a person trapped in a vehicle following a 2-vehicle accident.*

PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA – As reported in an online news article published by mysuncoast.com, an 8-year-old girl suffered injuries when she was hit by a vehicle while riding her bicycle.*

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – As reported in an online news article published by wctv.tv, one person sustained injuries in a pedestrian accident when the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Woodville Highway.*

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by firstcoastnews.com, one person sustained serious injuries in a multi-vehicle accident on I-10.*

ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA - As reported in an online news article published by patch.com, a 24-year-old man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident on U.S. Highway 301.*

HILLSBOROUGH, NC – According to an online news article published by www.cbs17.com, a man sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident that involved a passenger vehicle.*

MARION COUNTY, SC – As reported in an online news article published by wpde.com, a 45-year-old Florence man was killed in a late-night/early-morning motorcycle accident.*

MONCKS CORNER, SC – According to an online news article published by abcnews4.com, a 61-year-old man sustained injuries in an accident involving a Dodge pickup truck and an Amtrak train.*

LEXINGTON, SC – As reported in an online news article published by www.wistv.com, the group “SAFE Lexington” hosted a safety panel to discuss the importance of sharing the roads.*

CHENANGO COUNTY, NY – As reported in online news articles published by www.uticaod.com and wbng.com, a 20-year-old South Carolina man was struck and killed by a driver who may have been impaired at the time of the accident.*

ORANGE COUNTY, NC – As reported in an online news article published by chapelboro.com, a 45-year-old Chapel Hill man was killed in a head-on collision with a dump truck on NC 54.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online article at cnet.com, the benefits of knee airbags are overstated, per the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).*

TEXAS – According to an online news report at thetruthaboutcars.com, back in 2018, Toyota was ordered to pay $242.1 million by a Texas jury in order to compensate a family from Dallas that was involved in a rear-end collision back in 2016. The accident seriously injured two children rear-passengers in the family’s vehicle.*

ROCKY MOUNT, NC – According to an online news report at witn.com, a police officer from Eastern North Carolina was transported to an area hospital after another automobile ran a red light.  The accident occurred earlier this week.*

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – As reported in an online news article published by www.gainesville.com, the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a head-on collision that resulted in both drivers sustaining fatal injuries.*

BAY COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at newsherald.com, a pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a van in Bay County, Florida. Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol are handling the investigation of the incident, and it is not clear if charges will be pursued.* 

PLANT CITY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at abcactionnews.com, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly hit-and-run accident that happened on North Forbes Road in Plant City, Florida. The accident resulted in the tragic death of a pedestrian, according to the report.* 

KISSIMMEE, FL. – According to an online news report posted at orlandosentinel.com, a vehicle collision that occurred on U.S. 192 in Kissimmee, Florida, tragically killed a pedestrian. Little information about the victim and the accident has been released at this time, and Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating.* 

BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – An online article posted at spacecoastdaily.com discusses some driving safety reminders, which are important as students go back to school around the state of Florida.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL – According to online news articles published by www.firstcoastnews.com and www.actionnewsjax.com, a 36-year-old man sustained fatal injuries when he was struck and killed by a Chevy Impala.*

DORAL, FL – As reported in an online news article published by www.miamiherald.com, one person was killed in a rollover accident on the Palmetto Expressway.*

VIERA, FL – According to an online news article published by www.floridatoday.com, a 17-year-old student was hit by a pickup truck while walking his bicycle across an intersection.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at patch.com, the Gwinnett County Police Department is conducting an investigation of an accident that occurred earlier this week that caused a 31-year-old to tragically die.*

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at local10.com, the driver of a white box truck tragically died earlier this week on Interstate 75 close to Miami Gardens Drive.*

FRANKLIN COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at tallahassee.com, a 15-year-old girl from Eastpoint, Florida died in a multi-vehicle accident earlier this week when her sports utility vehicle slammed into a dump truck and became engulfed in flames.*

DUVAL COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at firstcoastnews.com, the Florida Highway Patrol recently released the details of a deadly accident that caused the death of a pedestrian in Duval County, Florida.*

DETROIT, MI. – According to a news report posted online at patch.com, carmaker Ford is recalling new Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators over vehicle crash risks. The company says these vehicles might have missing manual park release covers, which can cause sudden vehicle movement and can lead to an accident.* 

MADISON COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at wctv.tv, a man was tragically killed in a vehicle wreck that happened on Interstate 10 in Madison County, Florida. From preliminary investigation, authorities believe that the accident was preceded by a tire failure on the roadway.* 

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report posted at greenwichfreepress.com, AAA is warning that 15 million vehicles in the United States are still traveling with unrepaired Takata airbags. This is four years after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of the airbags due to the risk of serious injury and death from sudden airbag explosions.* 

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report from silive.com, car manufacturer Audi is recalling more than 144,000 vehicles due to airbag issues. The carmaker says that the airbags on the front passenger’s side might not deploy in the event of a crash, even when someone is sitting in the passenger’s seat.*

BIBB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at macon.com, a fatal single-vehicle accident was reported as occurring on Hawkinsville Road in Bibb County, Georgia. The Telegraph reports that a woman tragically died in the collision, and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation.* 

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at sun-sentinel.com, a woman was tragically killed in a car wreck that happened on Jog Road in Palm Beach County, Florida. Authorities are still investigating the accident, which only involved the victim’s vehicle, the report says.* 

UNITED STATES – According to an online news story reported at chicago.suntimes.com, numerous baby sleepers that have been recalled this year due to dangerous risks to children remain on sale despite the recalls. The sleepers have been recalled because children can roll over in them and suffocate.* 

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, a woman died and a man sustained serious injuries in a boating accident on Allatoona Lake.*

PEACH COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wgxa.tv, the Georgia Department of Transportation reports that a deadly accident happened on Interstate 75 southbound close to the Sardis Church Road interchange over the weekend.*

CARROLL COUNTY, GA -  According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, a student at the University of West Georgia was hurt in a hit-and-run accident that resulted in serious injuries.  The individual who hit here was in a pickup truck.  They failed to slow down while the victim was in a crosswalk.*

MARIETTA, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, the Marietta Police are urging drivers to slow down, given two serious and deadly accidents that occurred late last week.*

ATLANTA, GA — According to an online news report from patch.com, Georgia is 14^th in the nation for the most deadly roads, per a new report.*

GLOUCESTER, MA – According to an online news article published by www.wsbtv.com, a 13-year-old Florida boy was impaled by a beach umbrella while on vacation with his family in Massachusetts.*

MADISON COUNTY, FL – As reported in an online news article published by www.wctv.tv, a Tallahassee man sustained fatal injuries in an accident involving a pickup truck that suffered tire failure.* 

MOSCOW, RUSSIA  - According to an online news article published by www.foxbusiness.com, a Tesla Model S caught fireon a highway near Moscow after colliding with a tow truck.*

BAY COUNTY, FL – As reported in an online news article published by www.wjhg.com, a 54-year-old Panama City man was critically injured in an accident while he was pushing his bicycle on the outside paved shoulder of Highway 231.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to a news report posted online at ajc.com, a woman riding on an electric scooter was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident that happened in Atlanta, Georgia. The accident has renewed some community members’ concerns about the safety of e-scooters and their presence in the city.* 

DUVAL COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at firstcoastnews.com, a pedestrian died in a Duval County crash.*

LEE COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at news-press.com, an accident leads to the death of a pedestrian on Palm Beach Boulevard; pedestrian has been identified.*

BREVARD COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at spacecoastdaily.com, AAA is urging drivers to slow down and be alert when in school zones, as many students will be soon heading back to school.  If drivers fail to do so, it can have serious consequences including serious injuries or fatalities.*

RALEIGH, NC – According to an online news report at abc11.com, two mothers are seeking to change laws following the death of their daughters in truck underride accidents.  During the accidents, the daughters’ vehicles crashed underneath large trucks.*

BIBB COUNTY, AL – According to an online news report at wrbc.com, law enforcement are conducting an investigation of a fatal head-on crash in Bibb County, Alabama.*

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC. – According to a news story reported online at live5news.com, a fatal pedestrian accident was reported on Dorchester Road in North Charleston, South Carolina. A woman was tragically killed in the accident, and police are still investigating. Little information regarding the collision has been released so far.* 

WILLISTON, FL. – According to a news report posted online at wcjb.com, a deadly traffic accident occurred on State Road 121 not far outside of Williston, Florida. Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol were on the scene investigating, and at the time of the news report’s posting, they had released little information about the crash.* 

COLUMBIA, SC. – According to an online news story reported at wistv.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed in a crash suspected to have involved driving under the influence. The Columbia Police Department says a driver has been arrested and criminally charged in connection with the deadly collision. The accident investigation is ongoing.* 

TAMPA, FL. – According to an online news report posted at usnews.com, a 2-month-old boy was among the victims of a dump truck crash that happened on Interstate 75 in Tampa, Florida. The boy and a man were tragically killed in the accident, and three other people were injured, according to the news report. The injured persons included two other children.* 

OCALA, FL. – According to a news report posted online at ocala.com, a FedEx truck crashed into a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 in Ocala, Florida. Authorities, who are still looking into the case, say the FedEx driver somehow lost control of the truck. Luckily, no one was reportedly injured in the accident.* 

UNITED STATES – According to a news report posted online at forbes.com, Consumer Reports is calling for more transparency regarding federal investigations of vehicle crashes that involved Tesla vehicles and the semi-autonomous driving system Autopilot. The push from Consumer Reports comes after a document dump revealed that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) had issued a subpoena to Tesla regarding recent vehicle accidents.* 

AUSTELL, GA. – According to a news report posted online at cbs46.com, a motorcyclist tragically died following a vehicle collision that occurred on Maxham Road in Austell, Georgia. The victim has been identified by officials, and investigators believe the accident occurred due to a failure to yield.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to a news report posted online at patch.com, the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, has ordered a “No Ride Zone” for e-scooters in the city. The order prohibits the operation of e-scooters during the overnight hours and comes as a response to several fatal accidents involving the vehicles in Atlanta.* 

BROWARD COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at sun-sentinel.com, five people were injured in a crash involving two vehicles that occurred on Alligator Alley in Broward County, Florida. A 19-year-old woman and two children were among those injured in the accident, according to the report.*

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at wctv.tv, a serious vehicle crash was reported as happening on State Road 24 in Alachua County, Florida. One person was tragically killed in the wreck, and three other people sustained serious injuries, according to the news report.* 

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report published at ebmag.com, the company Eaton Canada has recalled certain power safety switches over the risk of serious injury. The switches apparently maintain a power supply even when they are set to the “off” position, which can leave users at serious risk.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wsbtv.com, authorities have confirmed an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at a hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Officials have tied more than 60 suspected cases of the illness to the Sheraton hotel in downtown Atlanta, including one case in which a woman tragically died from the illness.* 

The state of Alabama has laws that specifically apply to pedestrians, which explain when pedestrians and vehicles need to yield to each other. Knowing these state laws can help you avoid an accident and protect yourself while out walking.*

COLLETON COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted by counton2.com, a tractor-trailer ran off the road on Interstate 95 in Colleton County, South Carolina, and crashed into a wooded area. The rig was carrying a load of frozen beef trim, which flew up toward the cab during the impact.*

HORRY COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online by myrtlebeachonline.com, two deadly vehicle crashes occurred less than two hours apart on the Grand Stand in Horry County, South Carolina. The Horry County Coroner’s Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating the accidents and have not released information on the causes of either.* 

FRANKLIN COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wctv.tv, a teenager was tragically killed in a four-vehicle wreck that happened on U.S. Highway 98 in Franklin County, Florida. Authorities believe from initial investigation that a failure to yield during a left turn caused the first collision and the chain of events that followed.* 

PASCO COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at wfla.com, a couple caused a deadly vehicle crash on State Road 54 in Pasco County, Florida, then committed a carjacking and fled the scene. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office reports that one of the suspects has been apprehended, and the other is still at-large.* 

POLK COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at theledger.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed in a collision that happened on State Road 60 in Polk County, Florida. Authorities report that the driver involved stopped and called emergency services after the accident.* 

ORLANDO, FL. – According to a news report posted online at clickorlando.com, a driver and a pedestrian tragically died following a traffic accident that happened on Colonial Drive in Orlando, Florida. The circumstances of the accident have not been fully reported at this time, and neither of the victims has been identified.* 

HALL COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, a teenager died and another sustained serious injuries after a train crashed into a van at a railway crossing in Flowery Branch, Georgia earlier this week.*

What is the definition of a rear-end collision?

A rear-end crash occurs when the front of one vehicle strikes the back of another vehicle, which can occur even at a low rate of speed.  For example, a vehicle is stopped at a red light and another vehicle behind it hits into it.  These types of accidents can also occur at high speeds, which often happen on highways.  In many of these accidents, people sustain injuries, even at low speeds.

Numerous Hot Car Deaths Recorded in the First Six Days of August; 29 Total for 2019

UNITED STATES – According to an online news article at usatoday.com, five children have already perished in the first six days of August due to being left in a hot car, according to a national tracker.*

EAST POINT, GA – According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, a man riding an e-scooter perished in East Point, Georgia earlier this week.  The man is the fourth to die in an e-scooter-related crash in metropolitan Atlanta.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, a 2-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle in Dekalb County, Georgia.*

ATLANTA, GA — According to an online news report at patch.com, the amount of pedestrians who perished on United States roads back in 2018 is the highest it has been since 1990. There were 32 more pedestrian deaths in Georgia last year than in 2017.  These figures were released in a report by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association.*   

RALEIGH- NC – According to online news reports at napavalleyregister.com and abc11.com, a 25-year-old veterinary student from North Carolina State University was hit and killed by a vehicle in California earlier this week.*

SARASOTA, FL. – According to a news report published online at mysuncoast.com, a car fatally hit a woman on U.S. Highway 41 in Sarasota, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the collision, and at the time of the report’s publishing, Troopers had not confirmed whether charges would or would not be filed in the case.*

JASPER, AL. – According to a news story reported online at wbrc.com, a child riding on an ATV somehow collided with a sheriff deputy on Alabama Highway 69 in Jasper, Alabama. The circumstances of the collision are not clear at this time, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will be managing the investigation.* 

DUVAL COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at firstcoastnews.com, a pedestrian died in a Duval County crash.*

SAN ANTONIO – TX – According to an online news report at ncadvertiser.com, an off-duty sheriff’s deputy perished and other individuals were injured when 2 automobiles plunged into a sinkhole filled with water.  The family of the deputy who was killed will share a $15 million settlement amount awarded as a result of the accident.*

CHARLOTTE, NC – According to an online news report at wcnc.com, an uneven sidewalk in Charlotte, North Carolina causes a woman to sustain injuries and $30,000 in medical bills.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to an online news report published at firstcoastnews.com, multiple injuries were reported after a traffic accident that happened on the Mathews Bridge in Jacksonville, Florida. Limited information about the accident has so far been released, and authorities are still in the process of investigating.*

LEE COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at news-press.com, an accident leads to the death of a pedestrian on Palm Beach Boulevard; pedestrian has been identified.*

Accidents in parking lots can result in serious and sometimes fatal injuries.  Parking lot accidents are very common, as they are often replete with vehicles and people walking to their destination such as a supermarket or other type of establishment.*

BREVARD COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at spacecoastdaily.com, AAA is urging drivers to slow down and be alert when in school zones, as many students will be soon heading back to school.  If drivers fail to do so, it can have serious consequences including serious injuries or fatalities.*

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at local10.com, the driver of a white box truck tragically died earlier this week on Interstate 75 close to Miami Gardens Drive.*

FRANKLIN COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at tallahassee.com, a 15-year-old girl from Eastpoint, Florida died in a multi-vehicle accident earlier this week when her sports utility vehicle slammed into a dump truck and became engulfed in flames.*

SARASOTA, FL – According to an online news report at bradenten.com, three vehicular accidents caused the shutdown of Interstate 75 for nearly 3 hours earlier this week due to 3 separate accidents.*

DUVAL COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at firstcoastnews.com, the Florida Highway Patrol recently released the details of a deadly accident that caused the death of a pedestrian in Duval County, Florida.*

RALEIGH, NC – According to an online news report at abc11.com, two mothers are seeking to change laws following the death of their daughters in truck underride accidents.  During the accidents, the daughters’ vehicles crashed underneath large trucks.*

BIBB COUNTY, AL – According to an online news report at wrbc.com, law enforcement are conducting an investigation of a fatal head-on crash in Bibb County, Alabama.*

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wsbtv.com, a train and a vehicle collided on an Atlanta Highway in Flowery Branch, Georgia. It is not clear at this time if anyone was injured in the collision, and Georgia State Patrol Troopers are investigating the accident, along with the local police department.* 

JACKSON, GA. – According to a news reported published online at jacksonprogress-argus.com, two people were tragically killed in a vehicle crash that happened on Georgia Highway 42 near Jackson, Georgia. The victims have not been identified, and Georgia State Patrol is investigating to determine what led to the crash.* 

GEORGIA – According to an online article published at news.uga.edu, new research from the University of Georgia suggests that use of training with driving simulators can reduce the number of police vehicle accidents. Use of simulation-based training can save local governments a substantial amount of money, the research suggests, on top of saving lives.* 

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wsbtv.com, a teenager was burned during a chemistry experiment at a high school in DeKalb County, Georgia. School officials have not released information on the cause of the accident but say an investigation is underway to determine whether safety protocols were violated.*

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online at foxcarolina.com, a bicyclist was hit by a vehicle on South Carolina Highway 9 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The cyclist was tragically killed in the accident, according to the news report, and authorities are still investigating the case.* 

UNITED STATES – According to a news story reported online at ibtimes.com, an iPhone battery exploded in a man’s face while he was using it at a work station. Thankfully, no injuries were reported from the incident.* 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA. – According to a news story reported online at businessghana.com, the company Lyft is taking its electric bicycles off the streets in San Francisco, California, and other parts of the state over the risk of battery fires. The move comes after two bikes were reported to have caught on fire.* 

MONROE COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news story published at wkrg.com, a woman was tragically killed in a collision that happened on U.S. Highway 84 in Monroe County, Alabama. Authorities say that the woman had run off the road and was trying to flag someone down for help, when she was hit by a passing vehicle.* 

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online at thestate.com, a deadly motorcycle accident was reported on Farrow Road in Richland County, South Carolina. The victim has been identified by authorities, and investigators are still reviewing the facts of the accident to determine what happened.* 

CHATTANOOGA, TN. – According to an online news report posted at wrcbtv.com, a fatal left-turn accident occurred on East Brainerd Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A woman was tragically killed in the accident, according to the news report, and authorities are investigating the case to determine the cause of the collision.* 

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted at wjbf.com, a vehicle accident caused Interstate 20 in Columbia County, Georgia, to close down. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is managing the case investigation, and deputies had released little information immediately following the crash. It is not clear at this time how many people were injured in the wreck.* 

GEORGIA – An online article from hotcars.com ranks the 10 most dangerous roadways in North America, and roads in both Georgia and Florida appear on the list.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wsbtv.com, a family in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and the local police department are searching for the driver involved in a recent hit-and-run collision. The driver reportedly struck a man riding on a bicycle and left the scene.* 

LEVY COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at gainesville.com, one person was tragically killed in a vehicle wreck that happened on State Road 121 in Levy County, Florida. Another person was seriously injured in the accident, according to the report, and Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances that led to the crash.* 

DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC. – According to an online news report posted at the-dispatch.com, a head-on vehicle crash that occurred in North Carolina Highway 109 in Davidson County, North Carolina, caused two fatalities. The news report states that a 19-year-old driver has been criminally charged in connection with the wreck.* 

NEWNAN, GA. – According to a news report posted online at times-herald.com, a woman was tragically killed in a vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 29 in Newnan, Georgia. The victim has been identified by officials, and authorities suspect that weather might have played a role.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at wfla.com, large trucks are becoming involved in an increasing number of accidents on Florida roadways, especially on Interstate 75. A fatal crash that occurred on the interstate recently involved a dump truck, and it represents one in a long list of deadly large truck accidents to occur on I-75 and elsewhere in the state.* 

LAUDERHILL, FL. – According to a news report posted online at sun-sentinel.com, a two-car crash that happened on State Road 7 in Lauderhill, Florida, caused a fatality. The Lauderhill Police Department is investigating, and it appears that the accident occurred because of a failure to yield during a left turn.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to an online news story reported at wokv.com, a fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Airport Road in Jacksonville, Florida. The pedestrian involved in the accident was tragically killed, and Florida Highway Patrol is handling the case investigation, which is still ongoing.* 

Many cities in Georgia are becoming more walking friendly, bringing larger numbers of people out to walk to work, take a stroll shopping, or get some outdoor exercise. Unfortunately, however, the number of Georgia pedestrian accidents is also on the rise. What events contribute to pedestrian accidents in Georgia?

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at fox5atlanta.com, a pedestrian accident was reported to have happened on Stone Mountain Lithonia Road in DeKalb County, Georgia. The victim has not been identified at this time, nor has the driver of the vehicle involved in the collision.* 

FORSYTH COUNTY, NC. – According to an online news story published at wfmynews2.com, a collision on Interstate 40 in Forsyth County, North Carolina, resulted in a tractor-trailer fire. The cause of the accident was not reported, and authorities are still in the process of investigating at this time.* 

CALUMET CITY, IL. – According to a news report posted online at wgntv.com, two tragic deaths were reported following a vehicle crash that occurred on the Bishop Ford Expressway in Calumet City, Illinois. The wreck reportedly involved three vehicles, one of which was a tractor-trailer that caught on fire after the accident.* 

RALEIGH, NC. – According to an online news story reported at wral.com, a traffic collision that happened on Fayetteville Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, left a motorcyclist with multiple injuries. The Raleigh Police Department is investigating the wreck, and officers reportedly described the accident as a failure-to-yield situation at an intersection.* 

MARTIN COUNTY, NC. – According to a news report published online at witn.com, a man tragically died in a car accident that occurred on Holly Springs Church Road in Martin County, North Carolina. It is not clear at this time if the accident involved only the victim’s vehicle or if other vehicles were involved. The cause of the accident had not been determined at the time of the report.*

KNOXVILLE, TN. – According to a news report published online at wate.com, a motorcycle accident was reported as happening on 4th Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. Authorities have released little information about the circumstances of the accident so far, but the WATE news report states that the motorcyclist was seriously injured.* 

JUNCTION CITY, KY. – According to a news story reported online at wsmv.com, one person was tragically killed, and five other people were injured in a gas pipeline explosion that occurred in Junction City, Kentucky. Officials in the area reported that some people were still missing after homes around the blast site were evacuated.* 

NASHVILLE, TN. – According to a news report posted online at newschannel5.com, an explosion led to the evacuation of a hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Officials have not yet released information on the type of explosion that took place or the circumstances surrounding the explosion. News Channel 5 reports that one person was injured.*

TWIN FALLS, ID. – According to a news report posted online at kmvt.com, firefighters say that an overheated battery is the reason for a fire that broke out at a home in Twin Falls, Idaho. The news report does not say what type of battery was involved, but thankfully, no one was inside of the home when the battery ignited.* 

NASHVILLE, TN. – According to a news report published online at newschannel5.com, three teenagers were injured in a car crash that occurred on Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville, Tennessee. The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating the case, and at this time, officers do not know what caused the crash.* 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA. – According to a news report posted online at people.com, a man was tragically killed while watching a racecar event in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Officials say that one of the cars involved in the race lost control after a collision with another car, and the racecar crashed into the victim.* 

REDDING, CA. – According to a news report posted at redding.com, fire officials in Redding, California, say that a recent housefire in the city was caused by a lithium-ion battery. The battery had been left on the charger, and it seems to have overheated and ignited, according to the news report. Fire officials are warning people to be careful with these types of batteries.* 

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – According to an online news report at wwaytv3.com, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol has identified the individual responsible for causing a hit-and-run accident.*

WILLISTON, ND – According to an online news report at ncadvertiser.com, a motorist was arrested after hitting and killing a pedestrian and causing injuries to two additional individuals.*

UNITED STATES – An online article posted at corsicanadailysun.com discusses the dangers facing pedestrians on today’s roadways and the ways that pedestrians can help to protect themselves from potentially being involved in a serious traffic accident.* 

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at abcnews.go.com, a family has filed a lawsuit in Florida against automaker Tesla stemming from the death of a driver who was using the vehicle system Autopilot. The lawsuit alleges that the semi-autonomous driving system is defective.* 

WEST PALM BEACH, FL. – According to an online news report published at cbs12.com, a Florida woman is claiming that the semi-autonomous driving system Autopilot from vehicle manufacturer Tesla is defective in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a crash that tragically killed her husband. The victim placed his vehicle in Autopilot mode and then collided with a semi-truck at close to 70 mph.* 

CITRUS COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at chronicleonline.com, a motorcyclist was injured in a traffic collision that occurred on County Road 486 in Citrus County, Florida. It appears the accident involved a rear-end crash, and Florida Highway Patrol is managing the case investigation.* 

WILMINGTON, NC. – According to an online news story reported at cbs17.com, the family members of a hit-and-run victim in Wilmington, North Carolina, are expressing gratitude to the bystander who helped at the scene of the accident. The Good Samaritan tried to save the victim’s life and helped organize the scene before responders arrived.* 

LEXINGTON, NC. – According to a news report published online at myfox8.com, a fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Winston Road in Lexington, North Carolina. The accident caused the tragic death of the pedestrian. The Lexington Police Department is still investigating and asks that anyone with information contact authorities as soon as possible.* 

LUMBERTON, GA – According to an online news report at robensonian.com, the Public Schools of Robeson County is mourning the death of a 41-year employee who died earlier this week in a fiery accident.*

CALABASH, NORTH CAROLINA – As reported online at www.wwaytv3.com and www.wwaytv3.com, a 71-year-old woman was killed in a three-vehicle accident, and authorities believe one driver may have been impaired.*

OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA – As reported in online news articles available at www.local10.com and www.local10.com, a 2-year-old boy died from being left in a daycare van, and authorities are investigating the incident.*

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by komonews.com, 2 people were killed and 3 others injured in a catastrophic accident that left one vehicle torn in half, ejecting the driver from the vehicle.*

OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA – According to online news articles available at www.local10.com, a toddler died after being left in a daycare van all day, despite reports that other children had alerted daycare workers about the boy being left in the van.*

Pedestrian Sustains Fatal Injuries in Pensacola Hit-and-Run Accident – Authorities Continue Search for Driver

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – As reported in online news articles available at weartv.com, a pedestrian has died following a hit-and-run accident on Cervantes Street, a street that is known as “the most dangerous” in Pensacola.*

DECATUR, ALABAMA - According to an online news article published by www.waff.com, a 27-year-old woman sustained fatal injuries in a 3-vehicle accident.*

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – According to an online news article published by patch.com, a woman died in an early morning accident when she was struck by a vehicle in north Birmingham.*

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – As reported in online news articles published by www.newschannel5.com and www.wsmv.com, a 58-year-old woman has been identified as the victim of a tragic accident two days following the accident which happened on I-65.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news story posted at wsav.com, two construction workers were tragically killed in a boat accident in Savannah, Georgia. The workers reportedly fell off a boat on the Savannah River, and one was missing for several hours. The incident is under investigation.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report published at 11alive.com, a woman was tragically killed in an e-scooter accident that happened in Atlanta, Georgia. The tragedy represents the third scooter fatality to happen in the city in a span of a few months.* 

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wsav.com, some schools in Georgia performed test runs of their school buses in preparation for the first day of classes. Many schools started on August 5, and districts wanted to make sure they had some kinks ironed out before busing kids.* 

BIRMINGHAM, AL. – According to a news report posted online at wbrc.com, a tractor-trailer caught on fire on Interstate 20 in Birmingham, Alabama. The location of the incident is close to the border between Alabama and Georgia. Authorities have not released information regarding the cause of the incident at this time.* 

GEORGIA – According to a news story reported online at wtvm.com, AAA and officials in the state of Georgia are teaming up this school year to prevent child pedestrian injuries. A slew of fatalities and injuries at bus stops around the country last year has experts looking for ways to keep kids safe.* 

GAINESVILLE, GA. – According to an online news report published at ajc.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed in a traffic accident that happened on E.E. Butler Parkway in Gainesville, Georgia. The victim has not yet been identified, and police officers investigating the case say that charges are not anticipated.* 

MACON, GA. – According to a news story posted online at wgxa.tv, a vehicle wreck occurred on Interstate 75 in Macon, Georgia. The wreck reportedly led to traffic delays on the interstate, but little information about the circumstances of the accident was included in the news report. Authorities are in the process of investigating.*

FOUNTAIN, FL. – According to a news report published online at wjhg.com, a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Highway 231 in Fountain, Florida. It is unclear at this time if the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene following the collision, and officials have not released identifying information on the pedestrian.* 

UNITED STATES – According to an online article at thedrive.com, Teslas keep catching on fire while parked. No recall has been issued at this time to address these fires.*

NORTH CAROLINA – A wrongful death action is a form of civil lawsuit, the specifics of which are governed by North Carolina law. All aspects of a wrongful death suit are subject to the provisions of North Carolina wrongful death law - Statute § 28A-18-2, "Death by wrongful act of another; recovery not assets."

HARDIN COUNTY, TN. – According to a news report published online at localmemphis.com, a boat explosion that occurred on Pickwick Lake in Hardin County, Tennessee, injured four people. The cause of the explosion is still not known, and the victims of the incident have not been identified by investigating officials.* 

AUBURN, AL. – According to an online news report posted at ktar.com, family members from Alabama are advocating for restaurant grease trap regulations after the tragic death of their child. The child fell through a grease trap lid at an Alabama restaurant, and her mother has been pushing for changes around the country.* 

MOBILE, AL. – According to a news report published online at fox10tv.com, a jogger was struck by a vehicle on Ching Dairy Road in Mobile, Alabama. Fox 10 reports that the jogger tragically died after the collision, and Alabama State Troopers are investigating the accident. Identifying information on the victim has been released by officials.* 

MOBILE, AL. – According to an online news report posted at fox10tv.com, a fatal pedestrian collision was reported on Cottage Hill Road in Mobile, Alabama. Fox 10 reports that the pedestrian tragically died in the accident, and the Mobile Police Department will be handling the case investigation. At this time, it is not clear if charges will be filed.* 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TN. – According to an online news report posted at 1057news.com, a tractor-trailer crash that happened on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County, Tennessee, caused two fatalities. It appears that only one vehicle was involved, and the cause of the collision has not yet been determined by investigators.* 

FAIRFIELD GLADE, TN. – According to an online news report posted at 1057news.com, a deadly single-vehicle wreck was reported as occurring on Lakeview Drive in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. The news report indicates that one person was tragically killed in the accident, and three other people sustained injuries.* 

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to a news story reported online at fox46charlotte.com, a head-on wreck that happened on Triple Creek Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, tragically killed three people. The circumstances involved in the wreck are not completely clear from the report, and the accident is still being investigated by local authorities.*

DURHAM, NC. – According to a news story reported online by wral.com, three vehicle wrecks occurred on Interstate 85 in Durham, North Carolina. The two later crashes reportedly were related to the first, resulting from traffic congestion caused by the first collision. Little information regarding two of the crashes was reported.* 

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to an online news report posted at wcnc.com, one person was injured in a tractor-trailer crash that happened on Morehead Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. Limited information has been made available to the public regarding the accident at this time, and authorities are still reviewing the circumstances of the crash.*

HIGH POINT, NC – According to an online news report at newsobserver.com, a construction worker died after a roof of a North Carolina house collapsed on him, per the High Point Police Department.*

LAKEWOOD, CO – According to an online news report at kdvr.com, new legislation is seeking to increase the minimum insurance requirements of trucking companies.*

CLINTON, NC – According to an online news report at abc11.com, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is currently conducting an investigation of an accident that involved an 18-year-old driver who struck another 18-year-old who was checking the mail.*

CRESWELL, NC – According to an online news report at witn.com, a man tragically died after becoming trapped in a grain bin in Washington County, North Carolina.*  

LEXINGTON, NC – According to an online news report at the-dispatch.com, a woman died as a result of a head-on crash on United States Highway 64 close to the intersection of United States Highway 52 earlier this week.*

HIGH POINT, NC – According to an online news report at myfox8.com, a man from High Point, North Carolina has died after a section of ceiling collapsed on him while he was painting the inside of a home.*

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – According to an online news report at thestate.com, a 20-year-old tourist of Hilton Head Island was involved in a deadly jet ski crash in the area of Mackay Creek earlier this week, per the local coroner’s office.*

WARRENVILLE, SC – According to an online news report at wjbf.com, the Aiken County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that a 42-year-old man from Beech Island died after an accident that occurred earlier this week on the 2000 block of Pine Log Road in Warrenville, South Carolina.*

COLUMBIA, SC – According to an online news report at wistv.com,  a person who died in a collision involving an 18-wheeler has been identified.*

SOUTHAVEN, MS – According to an online news report at scnow.com, a gunman who was described as a disgruntled employee fatally killed two Walmart employees and wounded a police officer before he was shot and arrested this week in northern Mississippi, per local authorities.*

NASHVILLE, TN – According to an online news report at oakridger.com, a motorcyclist died and a driver is in custody following an accident on a Nashville Highway.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report from nbcnews.com, a man was at home using an e-cigarette when the battery malfunctioned and exploded, causing him to sustain fatal injuries.  He was 38-years-old.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news story reported at patch.com, the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, is set to propose regulations on electric scooters in the city. The news of potential regulations comes in the wake of two scooter-related fatalities in Atlanta.* 

ARIZONA – According to an online news report posted at wthr.com, the attorney general of Arizona has asked the United States Supreme Court to hear an opioid case against the family that owns Purdue Pharma. Purdue Pharma manufacturers OxyContin, and Arizona is petitioning for the Supreme Court to order the owners to pay back money they allegedly siphoned from the company.* 

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published at fox5atlanta.com, police officers in Clayton County, Georgia, issued numerous tickets through a distracted driving detail. The detail indicated to police that a lot of work remains before drivers stop using their phones behind the wheel.* 

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wwmt.com, a driver and passenger were tragically killed in a vehicle wreck that happened on Pine Forest Road in Escambia County, Florida. Three other people were injured in the crash, according to the report, including two children. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.* 

LOS ANGELES, CA. – According to an online news report posted at northwestgeorgianews.com, a U.S. Navy fighter jet crashed in Death Valley National Park in California. Officials are still trying to determine what caused the crash and whether the pilot was killed. The news report indicates that seven people were injured in the accident.* 

GEORGIA – According to a news report posted online at wtoc.com, the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is encouraging driver caution as kids in the state head back to school in August. The first day of school for several counties was August 1, and that means school buses will be back on the roads, and kids will be out walking.* 

CLEVELAND, GA. – According to an online news story reported at whitecountynews.net, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Bryant Street in Cleveland, Georgia. The news report indicates that the pedestrian was injured in the accident, and the local police department is investigating the incident.* 

CHARLESTON, SC. – According to a news story reported online at counton2.com, a fatal pedestrian collision involving a woman from Georgia was reported on Highway 17 in Charleston, South Carolina. Authorities have identified the pedestrian victim of the accident, who was tragically killed in the collision, but have not identified the driver of the vehicle.*

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published by patch.com, law enforcement officers in Cherokee County, Georgia, are cracking down on e-cigarette sales to minors. The enforcement ramp-up comes as many school districts in the state of Georgia are heading back to school and vaping remains a problem on campuses.*  

BURLINGTON, TN – According to an online news report at thetimesnews.com, a woman was transported to a local hospital after being involved in a two-vehicle accident on Garden Road in Burlington, Tennessee.*

GAINESVILLE, FL – According to an online news report from cbsnews.com, “CBS This Morning” has been able to obtain video footage of a semi-truck accident who slammed into a church van that killed 7 individuals.  5 of the victims were en route to Disney World.*

TOWN OF MANCHESTER, WI -  According to an online news report at ncadvertiser.com, a toddler died after being hit by a vehicle.*

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PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – According to an online news report whio.com, a 3-year-old child tragically died after falling from a balcony of a condominium that was nine stories high.*

MIMS, FL – According to an online news report at floridatoday.com, a 33-year-old man from Mims, Florida crashed his motorcycle on United States Highway 1 and as a result, was airlifted to an area hospital for treatment.*

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA – According to an online at wrdw.com, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has indicated that the lanes of Interstate 20 east in Appling have reopened following an accident that caused at least one injury.*

MOULTRIE, GA – According to an online news report at walb.com, a woman died following a pedestrian accident in Colquitt County located southwest of Moultrie in the 3000 block of Lower Meigs Road.*

VERMILLION COUNTY, IN – According to an online news report at mywabashvalley.com, four people were taken to an area hospital with serious injuries following a multiple-vehicle accident on Interstate 74.*

According to the National Highway Safety Administration, 80 percent of all motorcycle accidents cause serious and sometimes fatal injuries. This makes it extremely important to take all steps necessary to keep yourself safe when biking, the top six of which are as follows:

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, a driver of a motorcycle died in an accident that caused the closure of a busy Atlanta roadway, causing traffic to be backed up for several hours.*

COTTAGE HILL, FL – According to an online news report at northescambia.com, the Florida Highway Patrol confirms that an accident occurred which claimed the lives of two individuals and seriously hurt two others.*

LEON COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at wxtl.com, an accident occurred at the intersection of Baum Road and Mahan Drive.  The accident has since been cleared and traffic is moving.*

CANTONMENT, FL – According to an online news report at pnj.com, two teens from Cantonment, Florida perished in an accident that occurred earlier this week in Escambia County.*

SEATAC, WA – According to an online news report at idahonews.com, local authorities report that a 45-year-old man died in an accident that involved a shuttle bus and a passenger vehicle on International Boulevard/SR 99 close to Sea-Tac Airport.  Seven others sustained injuries in the accident however, they were not life-threatening.*

TAMPA, FL – According to an online news report at patch.com, a bicyclist is dead after an accident that occurred on North 26^thStreet over the weekend.*  

HOLLYWOOD, FL – According to an online news report at local10news.com, a pedestrian fatally dies in an accident with a Brightline train earlier this week, per Hollywood authorities.*

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN – According to an online news report at wcyb.com, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify a driver of an 18-wheeler that they state was involved in a hit-and-run accident which caused a grandmother and her 6-year-old grandson to sustain injuries.*

PENSACOLA, FL – According to an online news report at pnj.com, a 48-year-old man from Pensacola, Florida was struck and killed by a pickup truck earlier this week.  The pedestrian was crossing Pine Forest Road close to West Nine Mile Road at the time of the accident.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a motorcyclist tragically dies in a crash that occurred earlier this week.  The accident involving a motorcycle and a sports utility vehicle occurred at a Gwinnett County intersection.*

AMERICUS, GA – According to an online news report at 13wmaz.com, the Federal Aviation Administration is conducting an investigation of a small plane crash that resulted in the death of two people.*

BRADENTON, FL. – According to a news story reported online at bradenton.com, a vehicle accident closed all of U.S. Highway 41 near Bradenton, Florida. No details about the accident itself were included in the news report, so it is not clear how the accident took place or if anyone sustained injuries.*

TAVARES, FL – According to online news reports at wptv.com and wkyt.com, a man died in a paragliding accident in Lake County, Florida earlier this week.  The accident occurred on Lake Beauclair in Tavares, Florida.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report at nydailynews.com, using electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, can cause damage to neural stem cells that are essential for brain function, per a new study.*

BRADENTON, FL  - According to an online news report at bradenton.com, a crash blocked traffic on United States Highway 41 in both directions located south of State Road 70.  The crash occurred over the weekend, per the Florida Highway Patrol.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report from generalaviationnews.com, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a report of the top causes of deadly accidents in general aviation from 2001 to 2015.  Loss of control tops the list.*

LAGRANGE, GA – According to an online news report at wtvm.com, law enforcement is conducting an investigation of a motorcycle accident that left two people injured.*

MOULTRIE, GA – According to an online news report at moultrieobserver.com, a woman from Moultrie sustained head and neck injuries in a serious rear-end collision that occurred over the weekend.*

COBB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, a traffic accident quickly turned into a deadly crash that involved numerous vehicles earlier this week.*

COBB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a driver who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler was attempting to cross Interstate 20 when he was struck by a passing vehicle earlier this week, per the Cobb County police.*

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at baynews9.com, two boat passengers sustained serious injuries following a crash into a seawall in South Pasadena, Florida over the weekend.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, a person is dead following an accident that involved 11 vehicles over the weekend.*

COBB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at northwestgeorgianews.com, a man that died while attempting to across Interstate 20 following an accident is the fifth pedestrian to die on Cobb County roads this month.*

ATLANTA, GA -  According to an online news report at rockdalenewtoncitizen.com, roughly 56 million children across the United States will be heading back to school very soon.  As a result, AAA urges drivers to slow down and remain alert in neighborhoods and school zones.*

AUGUSTA, GA – According to an online news report at wjbf.com, deputies from Richmond County were dispatched to the scene of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Deans Bridge Road earlier this week.*

VIRGINIA — According to an online news report at patch.com, many Virginians head to the beach, Washington D.C. or the Blue Ridge Mountains.  With increasing amounts of drivers on the road means that more injuries and fatalities are likely to occur.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at wfla.com, a pedestrian was transported by medical helicopter to an area hospital after being struck by at least one automobile in Gibsonton earlier this week.*

PASADENA, FL. – According to an online news report posted at patch.com, two people were seriously injured in a boating accident that occurred in Pasadena, Florida. The local sheriff’s office is in charge of the case, and the accident is being investigated as potentially being related to alcohol consumption, according to the news report.*

OPELIKA, AL – According to an online news report at wtvm.com, a two-vehicle accident occurred over the weekend that tragically caused the death of a man from Opelika.*

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wjhg.com, a child tragically died from a balcony fall that happened at the Marisol Condominiums in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Panama City Beach Police Department is currently investigating the accident, and limited information has been made available to the media. It is not yet clear how the fall happened.* 

DAYTON, OH. – According to a news report posted online at vindy.com, a school bus crash that occurred in Dayton, Ohio, resulted in injuries to multiple people. The news report states that five of the injured persons were children, and three of them were adults, making eight people injured in total. It is not yet clear how the crash happened.*