Blog Archive - September, 2019

New Bern, N.C. – Witn.com writes that a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian left a man fighting for his life. The victim, a 50-year-old man, was struck late in the evening by a Buick Envoy.*

Pittsylvania County, VA – Godanriver.com writes that Pittsylvania County is seeing an increase in vehicle-related deaths in the second half of 2019. During the first six months of 2019, there were no vehicle deaths in the county. Unfortunately, ten people died in crashes between July 3 and September 21, 2019.*

Robeson County, N.C. – Wpde.com writes that poor visibility on Saturday morning was likely the cause of a massive chain-reaction crash that caused the closure of Interstate 95's northbound lanes. The crash was caught on video by a truck driver traveling in the opposite direction.*

DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wsbtv.com, a tractor-trailer crashed into a firetruck on Interstate 20 in Douglas County, Georgia. The firetruck was responding to a prior accident on the interstate, according to the news report, and the crash resulted in the tragic death of one person.* 

ELKIN, NC. – According to a news story posted online at wfmynews2.com, an injury-causing accident happened on Interstate 77 in Elkin, North Carolina. The extent of injuries sustained is not clear at this time, and authorities are still investigating. The collision caused all of I-77 to shut down, resulting in a traffic delay.*

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, IL – According to an online news report at effinghamradio.com, a man from Georgia tragically sustained fatal injuries in a crash that occurred on Interstate 70 in Effingham County, Illinois over the weekend.*

According to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, they are just a few of the governmental agencies that assist in overseeing the care and services that nursing homes offer to the country’s aging population.  In spite of this, elder abuse continues to happen all too often.  In fact, statistics demonstrate that over one million nursing home residents are subjected to abuse on an annual basis.

MOULTRIE, GA. – According to an online news report posted at moultrieobserver.com, a community has come together to support a child who was hit by a car in Moultrie, Georgia. His friends ran a lemonade stand, businesses have been selling ribbons and other merchandise, and family members have started an online donation page to raise money for the boy’s recovery.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at fox5atlanta.com, a fatal hit-and-run collision occurred on Georgia Highway 400 in Atlanta, Georgia. The report indicates that a pedestrian was tragically killed in the accident, and police officers are asking for information from the public to solve the case.*

FLOYD COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at mdjonline.com, serious injuries to one person were reported following a crash between an SUV and a motorcycle that occurred in Floyd County, Georgia. Investigators have not yet identified the people involved in the accident, and they are still reviewing the case.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to a news story published online at fox5atlanta.com, a pedestrian was tragically died in an accident that took place on Campbellton Road Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia. Police have released little information about the accident at this time, as they are still in the preliminary stages of their investigation.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at fox6now.com, a firefighter in Atlanta, Georgia, who lost his leg in an accident is encouraging drivers to pay attention while traveling on the roadways. The firefighter was responding to an accident several months ago, when a driver crashed into the accident scene and struck the firefighter.*

MARIETTA, GA – According to an online news report at blog.cvn.com, jurors earlier this week rendered a $5 million verdict against a party rental company from Georgia due to a teenager that sustained a serious brain injury during a game of bubble soccer.*

DAWSON COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wgrauradio.com, a woman from Hall County tragically perished in a vehicular accident close to Dawsonville, Georgia.*

CORDELE, GA – According to an online news report at wjcl.com, authorities believe that there are two individuals at large who caused a deadly hit-and-run accident that occurred in Cordele, Georgia.*

VALDOSTA, GA – According to an online news report at moultrieobserver.com, a man on his bicycle tragically perished in an accident involving a transit van.*

CLEBURNE COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at al.com, a man from Georgia tragically died and three others sustained injuries earlier this week in a multi-vehicle accident involving a UPS 18-wheeler and two Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) trucks on Interstate 20 west, per authorities.* 

SARDIS, GA – According to an online news report at wjbf.com, a helicopter crashed earlier this week in southeastern Burke County.*

COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at wcjb.com, the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Interstate 75 South close to mile marker 414.*

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published by news4jax.com, a weather-related vehicle wreck occurred on Interstate 95 in St. Johns County, Florida. It appears a rain event caused a series of collisions. Authorities indicate that one driver is facing charges for the accident.*

Road Crew of Country Music Star John Turner Involved in Bus Crash, One Killed, Several Others Injured

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CA – According to an online news report at foxnews.com, a tour bus carrying the road crew for country music star John Turner was involved in a crash earlier this week in California, causing the tragic death of one individual and injuring seven others, per the San Luis Obispo Fire Department (SLOFD).*

JACKSON COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at mypanhandle.com, a vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 90 in Jackson County, Florida, resulted in the tragic death of a motorcyclist. It appears the accident occurred due to a possible violation of the right-of-way during the course of a turn.* 

Sylvester, Georgia Community Seeks to Prevent Pedestrian Crashes after a Mother and Child were Hit Crossing a Highway

SYLVESTER, GA – According to an online news report at walb.com, people in Sylvester, Georgia are seeking answers following an accident with a mother and child who were attempting to cross a densely trafficked roadway.*

VALDOSTA, GA – According to an online news report at valdostadailytimes.com, a male bicyclist perished in an accident earlier this week at the Interstate 75 Exit bridge, per the Lowndes Has County Sheriff’s Office.*

TYBEE ISLAND, GA. – According to an online news report published by wsav.com, a man was tragically killed in a jet ski accident that happened on Tybee Island, Georgia. The circumstances surrounding the accident have not been fully reported at this time, and the cause of the accident is not clear. Authorities are still investigating.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wgxa.tv, a Delta Airlines flight departing from Atlanta, Georgia, fell 30,000 feet in altitude before making an emergency landing. The cause of the loss in altitude is not yet clear, but thankfully, no one was injured during the incident.*

DECATUR, GA. – According to a news report from ajc.com, a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) is about to be installed by an elementary school in Decatur, Georgia. Construction on the PHB, which will sit on Scott Boulevard, is now underway.*

DAWSON COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at ajc.com, one person was tragically killed in what authorities believe was a DUI vehicle wreck on Grant Ford Drive in Dawson County, Georgia. Several other people were injured in the crash, which only involved one vehicle, according to the report.*

VALDOSTA, GA – According to an online news report at valdostatoday.com, a bicyclist that was traveling on Old Clyattville Road was struck and tragically killed by a Cook County Transit vehicle.*

BAINBRIDGE, GA. – According to an online news report posted at walb.com, a driver crashed into two police vehicles after being involved in a pedestrian hit-and-run collision in Bainbridge, Georgia. Police had tracked the suspect down two days after the accident, and a confrontation ensued.*

Catastrophic injuries are those that affect victims for the rest of their lives.  In essence, they normally involve permanent disability or life-altering consequences. 

HALL COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at gainesvilletimes.com, three individuals sustained injuries following a multiple-vehicle accident earlier this week.*

DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a man tragically died in an accident involving a driver who ran a red light.*

WARNER ROBINS, GA – According to an online news report at 13wmaz.com, a 29-year-old woman is listed as in “extreme critical condition” after being struck by a vehicle earlier this week in Warner Robins, Georgia.*

OKALOOSA COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at wjhg.com, a pedestrian tragically died and a suspect is facing numerous charges after leaving the scene of the accident that occurred earlier this week.*

LAKE NONA, FL – According to an online news report at wmfe.org, the community of Lake Nona has released a duo of self-driving shuttles this week, which paves the way for self-driving vehicles in Central Florida.*

Some of the most serious accidents that occur on the roads today involve large tractor-trailers.  According to nationwide statistics, 500,000 accidents in the United States are caused directly or indirectly by tractor-trailers.  Out of these staggering numbers of accidents, approximately 5,000 result in fatalities.  While most truckers are responsible and well-trained drivers, some make mistakes just as do drivers of passenger vehicles.  In this view, the causes of many trucking accidents include the following:*

UNITED STATES – An online article posted at usatoday.com discusses things that consumers should know about injuries and illness before they take a cruise.*

DURHAM, NC. – According to a news report posted online at wsoctv.com, a woman was fatally hit by a vehicle after experiencing car trouble in Durham, North Carolina. The woman reportedly got out of her vehicle to check on the problem, when she was hit on the roadway. The news report indicates that the other driver is facing criminal charges for the accident.* 

ALTAMONT, IL – According to an online news report at effinghamdailynews.com, a man from Georgia tragically died in a crash that occurred over the weekend on Interstate 70, which is located approximately a mile from Altamont, Illinois.  The accident involved four automobiles.*

OCHLOCKNEE, GA – According to an online news report at wctv.com, a person perished in an accident involving two vehicles in Ochlocknee, Georgia.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, pedestrian deaths in Georgia increased by about one-third in the first half of 2018, which has outpaced the increase on a national level, per a new study.*

MACON, GA – According to an online news report at wgxa.tv, a 37-year-old male tragically died after being struck by a vehicle driven by a seventeen-year-old in Macon, Georgia earlier last week.*

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA – According to a news article at wrdw.com, changes are possibly to be made at a dangerous intersection in Columbia County, Georgia.*

KINSTON, NC – According to an online news report at witn.com, a male motorcyclist was injured after his bike was struck by a vehicle.*

MCCONE COUNTY, MT – According to an online news report at ktvq.com, a woman tragically succumbed to her injuries in a two-vehicle accident in McCone County, Montana.*

Bicycle Safety Tips; What You Need to Know 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),  there were 783 individuals who perished in bicycle accidents across the United States in 2017.*

AUGUSTA, GA – According to an online news report at wfxg.com, Richmond County Dispatch notes that there was a motorcycle accident that occurred on Alexander Drive and Riverwatch Parkway.*

LIZELLA, GA. – According to an online news story reported at 13wmaz.com, a motorcyclist tragically died following a collision with a car that occurred on Holley Road in Lizella, Georgia. Investigation is ongoing, but authorities report that charges have now been filed in the case against the driver of the car.*

MCINTOSH COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published by wtoc.com, a shed fire caused two fatalities in McIntosh County, Georgia. The news report further indicates that two people were also injured in the fire, the cause of which is still under investigation by state and local authorities. Little information about the circumstances of the fire has been reported at the current time.* 

KEYSTONE, FL. – According to an online news report posted at abcactionnews.com, several people were injured following a multi-vehicle wreck that occurred on Keystone, Florida. It is not yet clear what caused the crash, and the injured person has not yet been identified, according to the news report.*

BARROW COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at fox5atlanta.com, police have arrested a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run accident in Barrow County.*

DECATUR, GA – According to an online news report at decaturish.com, the Decatur City Commission adopted an ordinance to regulate e-scooters.*

ATLANTA – According to an online article at georgiastatesignal.com, many are questioning whether e-scooters are worth it given safety concerns.*

WARNER ROBINS, GA – According to an online news article at 13wmaz.com, a woman, aged 29, sustained serious injuries and is listed as in “extreme critical condition” after being struck by a vehicle earlier this week.*

Flour Voluntarily Recalled by General Mills Due to Potential E-coli Contamination

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to an online news report at krqe.com, the company General Mills has voluntarily recalled flour due to potential E-coli contamination.*

COBB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at northwestgeorgianews.com, the Cobb County Police are conducting an investigation of a collision that tragically cost a woman her life late last week.*

BARROW COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at onlineathens.com, the Barrow County sheriff deputies are seeking the driver of a red Ford Escape that was involved in a hit-and-run accident on Georgia Highway 316.*

GREENE COUNTY, N.C. — A pedestrian walking on a road in Greene County died after he was hit by a car. The pedestrian was 59-years-old and lived in the area of the accident. WITN reported that the crash occurred around 1:15 on a Thursday morning. The operator of the car in the pedestrian crash, a 35-year-old woman, also resides in the area of the fatal pedestrian collision. North Carolina State Troopers launched an investigation into the incident. At this time, the investigating troopers say that the female motorist will not face any criminal charges. There was no information regarding whether the troopers would press on with a further investigation. *

LANCASTER, S.C. — A crash near Highway 521 in Lancaster sent several people to local hospitals in a Thursday afternoon crash. According to a report appearing on WBTV, the accident scene appeared to be just off of the road near the intersection of Walnut Creek Parkway and Highway 521. The crash was violent. One vehicle, appearing to be a minivan, rolled over onto its roof. Several occupants in each of the vehicles involved were hospitalized. There is no information about the nature of the extent of their injuries. Law enforcement officers are still investigating and have not announced an official cause of the crash. *

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police cordoned off a small, black sports utility vehicle after commencing an investigation into why the driver of that vehicle allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian. The deadly crash occurred in the west section of Charlotte. The deadly incident transpired shortly after 6 a.m. on a Friday morning on Parkway Avenue, near Tuckaseegee Road. Medics responded to the scene of the crash and declared the man dead after performing an evaluation of his injuries. WSOC-TV said that the victim of the deadly crash was a 59-year-old man. The driver of the black SUV remained with the vehicle and spoke with the police at the crash site. Police closed Parkway Avenue for a long stretch of time to investigate the crash. Charlotte police have not said definitively how the deadly accident happened. *

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Wilmington police officers have asked for the public’s help in solving a hit-and-run accident. WECT reported that the suspect who fled the area of the crash still under investigation is a young female with red hair. The hit-and-run accident took place around the intersection of Rutledge Drive and Morgan Street around 7 p.m. on a Tuesday night. Anyone who has information concerning the hit-and-run accident may contact the Wilmington Police Department to report what they know about the crash. *

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, roads have finally been cleared of an accident that caused injuries to about 20 individuals.  The accident occurred on Interstate 20 in Atlanta, Georgia.*

BARROW COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wgauradio.com, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Department is currently attempting to find a hit-and-run driver.  The accident occurred over the weekend on Highway 316 located due east of Barber Creek Road in Barrow County.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to online news reports at ajc.com,11alive.com, and wsbtv.com, a construction worker died after being struck by a vehicle while working on a major roadway, per authorities.*

NEW CASTLE, NC – According to an online news report at firststateupdate.com, rescue workers from the Wilmington Fire Company as well as the New Castle County Police were dispatched to Route 13 close to the NCC Airport due to an accident involving a motorcyclist.*

YORK COUNTY, PA – According to an online news report at wgal.com, investigators are currently trying to determine the cause of an accident at the York Fair that sent two individuals to the hospital.  It appears that one individual fell from a car on the Great Wheel late last week. It is not clear how the second victim sustained injuries.*

DUNWOODY, GA – According to an online article at ajc.com, Dunwoody, Georgia is proposing an ordinance to afford bikers greater protections when on city roads.*

SYLVESTER, GA. – According to a news report published online at walb.com, a Georgia Department of Public Safety vehicle hit a woman and child on Highway 520 in Sylvester, Georgia. Both victims sustained injuries in the accident, according to the report, but the circumstances of the incident remain unclear.*

CORDELE, GA. – According to an online news report posted at 11alive.com, authorities are searching for a man and woman who were potentially involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Cordele, Georgia. Troopers say that the woman previously turned herself in for the incident.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at cbs46.com, a man was seriously injured when a car crashed into a building in Atlanta, Georgia. The driver of the car was reportedly fleeing from police and careened toward the building after causing a traffic accident on the roadway.* 

SMYRNA, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wcti12.com, a child was injured in a vehicle crash that occurred on South Cobb Drive in Smyrna, Georgia. Few details about the accident were included in the news report, but the child’s mother says the crash was a head-on collision.*

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at tcpalm.com, a suspected drunk driving crash was reported to have happened on Oslo Road in Indian River County, Florida. The news report says that officers arrested a woman in connection with the accident.*

ROME, GA. – According to a news report posted online at mdjonline.com, a three-vehicle crash that occurred on Second Avenue in Rome, Georgia, caused injuries to one person. Little information has been reported so far about what caused the accident.* 

CUMBERLAND, GA. – According to a news report posted online at northwestgeorgianews.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed in an accident on Powers Ferry Road in Cumberland, Georgia. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but officers have reportedly ruled out several potential contributing factors during their initial review of the case.*

SNELLVILLE, GA. – According to a news report posted online at 11alive.com, a vehicle fatally hit a pedestrian on Stone Mountain Highway in Snellville, Georgia. Officials have identified the victim but have not said why the accident occurred. It is not yet clear if any charges will be filed in the case.*

The Georgia Department of Transportation indicated that lanes were closed on State Route 52 (East Walnut Avenue) in Dalton, Georgia as a result of a fatal motorcycle accident  The Dalton Police Department has confirmed that the roadway reopened in the mid-afternoon hours.  The accident occurred at VD Parrott Jr. Parkway and East Walnut Avenue.*

LANTANA, FL. – According to a news report published online at wptv.com, a vehicle crash occurred on Ocean Avenue in Lantana, Florida. It appears that at least two vehicles were involved, and they traveled into the front yard of a residence off the roadway following the impact. Few details about the accident have been released at this time.*

SPRING LAKE, NC. – According to an online news report posted at abc11.com, a fatal pedestrian accident took place on Lillington Highway in Spring Lake, North Carolina. Extremely limited information about the incident was included in the report, and authorities are still in the preliminary stages of the investigation. No charges had been filed at the time of the report, and it is not clear if any will be pursued.*

WASHINGTON, DC – According to an online news report at wjla.com, a motorcycle accident occurred earlier last week in Southeast DC, causing a controversy that has led to accusations made against an elected leader.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news article at wgno.com, just last week, a woman from Wisconsin who was teaching her son how to drive was shot and killed in a road rage incident following a minor car accident.  Late this summer, a man from Atlanta ran over another individual who he thought was throwing golf balls at his vehicle.  In the mid-summer, a road-raged woman attempted to shoot at another vehicle but mistakenly shot her husband instead.  Two young children and their parents also sustained injuries in a road rage incident when a driver shot a gun at their car, which caused their fireworks inside to ignite.

BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA – According to an online news report at lehighvalleyalive.com, a man from Florida died earlier this week following a motorcycle accident.  The motorcyclist collided with a dump truck on the Bethlehem Township corridor, per the local police.*

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – According to an online news report at macombdaily.com, two employees were crushed by slabs of granite at a Sterling Heights, Michigan plant, per local police.* 

Motorcycle accidents are often serious, leading to severe injuries and even death.  This is because motorcycles lack the protective structure that passenger vehicles have. Specifically, motorcyclists are 27 times more likely than a passenger vehicle occupant to die in an accident.  They also five times more likely to sustain injuries.*  

SAVANNAH, GA – According to an online news report at wsav.com,  local authorities are reconstructing a deadly accident that occurred earlier this week which impacted traffic close to the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a car crashed into the American Deli in northwest Atlanta, causing serious injuries to pedestrian.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at jacksonprogreess-argus.com, parents and caregivers are reminded to make sure that children are riding in a properly installed booster or car seat.*

MACON, GA – According to an online news report at wgxa.tv, a multi-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler has caused major traffic backups in the area.*

BIBB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at 13wmaz.com, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced that a 37-year-old is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle while pushing his bicycle.  Apparently the man was trying to cross the road at the time of the accident.*

CORDELE, GA – According to an online news report at wgxa.tv, a 28-year-old woman is in custody for her involvement in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Cordele, Georgia earlier this week.*  

BENTON COUNTY, MS. – According to an online news story reported at wmcactionnews5.com, a school bus crash that occurred in Benton County, Mississippi, caused one fatality and multiple injuries. The news report indicates that the driver of the bus was tragically killed, and eight students were injured.*

GAINESVILLE, GA. – According to a news report published online at gainesvilletimes.com, a man was tragically killed in a tractor-trailer crash that occurred on Interstate 985 in Gainesville, Georgia. It appears from the news report that the accident happened due to slowed traffic outside of a construction zone on the interstate.*

MACON, GA. – According to an news article posted at wgxa.tv, a pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle on Pierce Avenue in Macon, Georgia. The victim was reportedly pushing a bike on the roadway, when a passing vehicle ran into him. The events of the accident are still under investigation.*

ATHENS, GA. – According to an online news report published by onlineathens.com, three pedestrian accidents occurred in Athens, Georgia, in the span of two days. The news report states that two people were tragically killed in these accidents, and a third person was seriously injured.* 

CLARK COUNTY, IL. – According to an online news report posted by jg-tc.com, a trucker from Georgia was injured in a vehicle crash involving four semi-trucks in Clark County, Illinois. One other driver was injured in the accident, according to the report, and authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the wreck.*

Motorcycle accidents are each different and inflict different traumas on the victims. Many motorcycle accidents tend to occur due to similar sets of circumstances, however. If you or a loved one enjoys riding, it is important to know how these accidents can happen. 

DAWSON COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a Dawson County highway has finally reopened after an accident that occurred earlier this week.  A truck transporting mining explosives flipped over just before the start of the morning commute.*

LANETT, AL – According to an online news report at valleytimes-news.com, a man perished earlier this week following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 50 located close to the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, per the local Lanett Fire & EMS chief. *

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com,one woman perished and four others sustained injuries in a fiery accident that occurred along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway over the weekend.*

SMYRNA, GA – According to an online news report at fox5atlanta.com,  a girl is in critical condition after a three-vehicle car accident in Smyrna, Georgia.*

ATHENS, GA – According to an online news report at wgauradio.com, a 26-year-old woman is the third woman to be struck by a vehicle since this past weekend.  The Athens-Clarke County Police indicate that the woman was hospitalized and in serious condition.*

TERRELL COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at walb.com, a school bus was involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer earlier this week in Terrell County, Georgia on Georgia Highway 520 West close to a mobile park.*

MACON, GA – According to an online news report at wgxa.com, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration is conducting an investigation of a construction worker’s death after he fell 30 feet from a bridge.*

LIZELLA, GA – According to an online news report at 13wmaz.com, a man is dead after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident.  Per a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred in the late morning hours at the intersection of South Lizella Road and Holley Road.*

FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA. — A tractor-trailer driver hailing from Tennessee has died in a horrible crash. The Pennsylvania State Police troopers who were called to the accident reported that the crash occurred around 6:50 p.m. on a Friday per a report filed by the Herald-Mail. The troopers noted the location of the crash to be on Forge Hill Road, which is located in Lurgan Township, PA. The tractor-trailer driver who died was 26-years-of-age. The initial reports suggest that the trucker lost control over his rig on an “S-curve” on Forge Hill Road. The Pennsylvania State Police troopers who responded are still investigating the crash. Fortunately, the only vehicle involved in the crash was the semi-truck. A piece of cargo from the overturn rig struck another car without causing injuries. Casualties could have mounted easily if there were additional vehicles on the road. *

CALIFORNIA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a preliminary investigation of a plane crash carrying employees of a paper and packaging company located in Atlanta reveals what caused the accident.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, a police officer from Atlanta is currently recovering from his injuries, which are described as minor, after being involved in a crash over the Labor Day weekend.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, a community is in mourning over the loss of a beloved 23-year-old community member who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver.*

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA – According to an online news article at wgxa.tv, a school bus and another vehicle were involved in a traffic accident that sent three children to the hospital.*

CHICAGO, Ill. — There is no question that Amazon’s next day delivery service is incredibly convenient. Convenience, however, comes with an excessively high cost. Delivery drivers working on impossibly tight deadlines must race around crowded metropolitan areas as well as rural roads to make their drop-offs on time. The constant pressure to deliver on time has caused several fatal delivery van accidents and other devastating crashes. Amazon engages independent contractors to keep delivery costs to a minimum while trying to shield themselves from legal liability. Still, Amazon has been sued over 100 times for accidents, including six fatalities, caused by drivers delivering goods purchased from Amazon according to BuzzFeed. These figures might be the visible tip of the iceberg.*

EAST POINT, GA – According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, a man was killed in East Point, Georgia while riding an e-scooter. This is the fourth individual to perish in an e-scooter-related crash in the Atlanta metropolitan area.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a fourteen-year-old boy was seriously injured in an accident that occurred on the 2400 block of Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway in the morning hours, per the Atlanta police. 

CLARKSVILLE, TN – According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, a man that passed out from taking heroin caused a multi-vehicle accident in Clarksville, Tennessee, per authorities.*

TAOS, NM – According to an online news article at cbsnews.com, the rising country music singer Kylie Rae Harris perished in an automobile accident. She was a single mother and rising country music star.   The crash she was involved in occurred close to Taos, New Mexico, per her manager.*

LOGANVILLE, GA – According to an online news report at waltontribune.com, a man from Loganville, Georgia is in serious condition following an accident with a pickup truck on the Atlanta Highway.*

Three individuals, per the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, have been transported to a local hospital following an accident that occurred on Highway 27 earlier this week.  The accident happened on the 17000 block of Highway 27, which is close to Graysville and the Rhea County line.  The crash involved three automobiles, with three individuals who sustained injuries. The crash site was blocked to southbound traffic, with traffic being funneled to the northbound shoulder of the roadway.

ATLANTA, GA. — Electronic bikes, or e-bikes for short, have become a common sight around big cities like Atlanta. E-bikes offer a convenient, low-cost, and efficient method of getting around in places where vehicular traffic often chokes streets. As their popularity grows and their use increases, the short-comings of e-bikes have begun to unmask themselves. Across the country, e-bikes have caught fire due to the lithium-ion batteries which fuel the e-bike’s motor. Ride.Tech reported recently that electric bicycles had caught fire in Seattle, San Diego, Brooklyn, and elsewhere in the United States. Fortunately, no rider sustained any burns or other injuries. *

BRUNSWICK, GA. — The U.S. Coast Guard said that the cargo ship called the “Golden Ray” overturned in the Saint Simons Sound off of Brunswick, Georgia. The Coast Guard rescued 20 of 24 crew on board. Sadly, four crew members are feared lost because a fire on board of the vessel thwarted rescuers’ efforts to reach the trapped crew members according to a report appearing in the Business Insider. However, rescuers reported hearing noises in the vessel and are holding out hope all four may be rescued alive according to WSBTV. The Coast Guard has not stated why the ship capsized and will work closely with investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board to solve the mystery. The Golden Ray sails under the flag of the Marshall Islands. *

OLNEY, MD. — WJLA ABC 7 has reported that a man succumbed to his injuries at the scene of a violent auto collision involving multiple vehicles in Olney. The crash occurred on a Friday night on Georgia Avenue near the intersection with Maryland State Road 200, also known as the Inter-County Connector, or ICC. A total of five cars were involved in the crash which killed one person and hospitalized another. No one riding in any of the other vehicles sustained any injuries. Law enforcement authorities continue to examine the evidence and have the accident under investigation. They did not indicate whether any charges would be filed against any of the motorists involved. *

MACON, GA. — WJCL 22 reported that a construction worker sustained critical injuries after falling approximately 30 feet from a bridge in Georgia. The near-fatal work accident happened shortly after 1:00 p.m. on a Friday afternoon in Macon, GA. The badly injured worker is 44-years-old. Authorities did not articulate the nature of the injuries the man sustained. Deputy Sheriffs from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into the incident. There was no information immediately available concerning the extent of the involvement of the Occupational Safety and Health Agency, OSHA, and whether they would also open an investigation.*

ATLANTA, GA. —A fourteen-year-old boy died as a result of critical injuries he sustained while attempting to cross an Atlanta street on his way to school. WSBTV2 that the boy who was killed was walking with “his best friend” when the crash occurred. The fatal crash occurred on a Friday morning around 8:15 a.m. near 2595 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway in the northeast section of Atlanta. Witnesses said that the boy’s mother and friends were hysterical on scene. Police are attempting trying to determine why the deadly crash occurred. Atlanta Police investigators did not say if they would charge the driver of the car that hit the pedestrian. Their investigation continues. *

ATLANTA, GA. — Law enforcement officers say that one of their own crash a police cruiser in a MARTA bus. The crash injured the police officer and the MARTA commuter bus driver. The accountsunt of the incident appearing in U.S. News and World Report suggests that the police officer operating the police vehicle engaged the emergency lights and siren at the time of the accident but was not responding to a call for service. The injuries sustained by both operators appear to be non-life-threatening. The accident cause is under investigation at this time. * 

SMYRNA, GA. — Police are attempting to contact the family of the operator of a motor vehicle involved in a head-on crash in Smyrna. According to 11alive.com, at least two of the three vehicles in the severe collision appeared to have collided head-on. The accident happened on South Cobb Drive in Smyrna and shut down the road for hours. Smyrna Police and troopers from the Georgia State Patrol responded to the scene. Investigators have not determined what caused the violent crash and are still combing through evidence to reach a conclusion. The medical status of the motorist reported to be in critical condition is not known at this time. *

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA. — Sheriff’s Deputies from Richmond County opened an investigation into solving a hit-and-run crash that severely injured a 13-year-old teenaged boy who was riding his bike.  WJBF News Channel 6 reported the deputies are searching for a sports car like a Dodge Charger. Authorities have not identified any suspect or the suspect vehicle at this time even though the crash happened around 1 p.m. on a Friday. Authorities expect the thirteen-year-old victim to survive the crash. *

CALABASAS, CA – According to an online news report at today.com, Kevin Hart was seriously injured in a car accident in the Malibu Hills, California.*

BARTOW COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com,  the three-year-old son of two Atlanta high school athletic directors perished earlier this week following an ATV accident.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report at patch.com, nine people perished in accidents during the Labor Day holiday period in Georgia, per the Georgia Department of Public Safety.*

WASHINGTON COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wgxa.com, a train and an 18-wheeler crashed into one another in Sandersville, Georgia.*  

TUCSON, AZ – According to an online news report at kold.com, e-scooters are going to be hitting the streets of Tucson.*

TUCSON, AZ – According to an online news report at kold.com, e-scooters are going to be hitting the streets of Tucson.*

MACON, GA – According to an online news report at 13wmaz.com, an eight-month-old boy sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report at suwanneedemocrat.com, the Senate Study Committee on Passenger Vehicle Seat Safety Belts convened to examine existing passenger safety laws and to take measures to impose a requirement for the usage of seat belts in the rear of vehicles.*

TAMPA, FL – According to an online news report at fox13news.com, a fatal accident claimed the life of a female pedestrian.  The accident occurred along United States Highway 301, per the Florida Highway Patrol.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report at uab.edu, research indicates that post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, affects more than just military veterans.*

NEW YORK – According to an online news report at cbs17.com, distracted driving is a major cause of deaths at red lights, the numbers of which have reached an all-time ten-year high.*

CULVER CITY, CA. – According to a news report posted online at wsbradio.com, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary investigative report regarding a Tesla Model S crash that happened in early 2018 in Culver City, California. The agency found that a potential flaw in the Tesla’s Autopilot system and inattentiveness by the driver led to the crash.*

COLUMBUS, GA – According to an online news report at freightwaves.com, a Columbus, Georgia jury rendered a $280 million verdict against a trucking company.  The verdict was rendered the jury in only 45 minutes.*

HALL COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story posted online at gainesvilletimes.com, a motor vehicle crash that took place on Roy Parks Road in Hall County, Georgia, tragically left one person dead. Georgia State Patrol is handling the investigation of the wreck, the cause of which is not yet known.*

UNITED STATES – An online article from thedrive.com creates a timeline of recent spontaneous, non-crash-related vehicle fires involving Teslas. The incidents have occurred worldwide.*

ATLANTA, GA. – According to a news report published online at 11alive.com, a bicyclist was struck by a tow truck on Central Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia. The cyclist sustained multiple injuries in the accident and was taken to the hospital, according to the report. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.*

EUGENE, OR. – According to an online news report published by kezi.com, an air mattress battery exploded at a home in Eugene, Oregon. The battery reportedly exploded while charging, and firefighters had to respond to the scene to extinguish the flames. Little information about the incident was included in the report, but officials said that no one was injured.*

SEATTLE, WA. – According to an online article posted by geekwire.com, an electric bicycle from the company Lime reportedly exploded in Seattle, Washington, on the University of Washington campus. A video captured the incident, which Lime has deemed an isolated matter that was the result of tampering with the bike.*

FLORIDA – According to an online article at ospreyobserver.com, AAA urges drivers to remain alert and slow down, as they are sharing the road with millions of students in Florida who are going back to school.  Not doing so can result in life-altering consequences.*

WARNER ROBINS, GA – As reported in online news articles published by 11alive.com, 13wmaz.com, and wgxa.tv, two children are in critical condition following an accident involving a car and train.*

HAMILTON COUNTY – According to an online news report at newschannel9.com, Hamilton County law enforcement and schools have partnered up in order to promote road safety around school buses.*

MADEIRA BEACH, FL – According to an online news report at patch.com, an operator of a jet ski perished after being struck by a boat on Madeira Beach late last week.*

PASCO COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at tbreporter.com, a man from Land O’Lakes, Florida was arrested after he fled the scene of an accident that occurred on State Road 56. The man, aged 41, from Land O’Lakes, Florida, is facing charges of one count of reckless driving and another for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.  Both infractions are misdemeanors.  It appears that alcohol was not a factor in the accident, per the Florida Highway Patrol.  There were no injuries that were reported in the accident. *

WINSTON-SALEM, NC – According to an online news report wxii12.com, a truck driver perished in an accident that occurred earlier this week. The crash happened in the nighttime hours on the northbound Highway 311 ramp that leads to Interstate 40 west.*

CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report posted online at wyff4.com, a motor vehicle wreck that occurred in Cherokee County, South Carolina, tragically killed a driver. South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Cherokee County Coroner’s Office are still investigating the collision, and officials have not yet identified the cause of the accident.*

RABUN COUNTY, GA – According to online news articles published by ajc.com and wgauradio.com, authorities are looking for the person responsible for causing a hit-and-run boating accident on Lake Burton that left one woman injured.*

POLK COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at wfla.com, a head-on collision occurs between a school bus and another vehicle.  The driver of the bus perished in the crash.*

BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – According to an online news report at counton2.com, the South Carolina Highway Patrol arrested an individual who was driving under the influence, which caused five individuals to be sent to the hospital.*

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – According to an online news article published by foxcarolina.com, two people are dead, and three others are injured following an accident on I-85.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news article published by patch.com, a recent report identifies the most dangerous highways in Georgia along with other dangerous highways throughout the rest of the United States.*

CALHOUN, GA – As reported in an online news article published by mdjonline.com, a driver killed in a motor vehicle early morning accident may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report at cnbc.com, the National Transportation Safety Board indicates that earlier this week, its Tesla Model S was in autopilot mode when it slammed into a fire truck located in Culver City, California *

UNITED STATES – According to an online article at eurekalert.com, a study reveals that speeding is the most risky form of aggressive driving, and is the best predictor of car accidents.*

FLOYD COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at northwestgeorgianews.com, a motorist fled the scene of a multiple-vehicle accident on Martha Berry Highway earlier this week.  He is now facing felony drug charges after leading law enforcement on a chase in the morning hours.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at sowegalive.com, drivers who run red lights cause the death of two individuals each day.  This is an alarming trend that has law enforcement urging drivers to exercise caution and for cyclists and pedestrians to remain vigilant and alert when on the roadway.*

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wfla.com, a man was tragically killed in a tree-trimming accident that occurred in Pinellas County, Florida. It is not yet clear how the accident happened, and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the matter further, according to the report.*

BRADENTON, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wtsp.com, a 14-year-old child was seriously injured in a fishing accident that occurred in Bradenton, Florida. The events of the accident are not completely clear, but the child’s family says his doctors are calling him a “walking miracle” after the recovery he’s already made.*

STARKE, FL. – According to a news report posted online at news4jax.com, three people were tragically killed in a wrong-way crash that occurred on State Road 100 in Starke, Florida. The news report states that a mother and son were among the victims of the crash, and authorities are still investigating to determine what happened.* 

SEBRING, FL. – According to a news story reported online at yoursun.com, a child was hit by a vehicle on Lakewood Road in Sebring, Florida. The circumstances leading to the accident have not been fully reported at this time, and Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are still looking into the case to determine the cause.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at patch.com, a pedestrian was fatally hit by a detention deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The accident occurred in Brandon, Florida, and the deputy reportedly believed initially that he struck some garbage cans.*

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — According to an online news report at arkansasonline.com, a second individual has filed a lawsuit against the Greyhound bus company (Greyhound Lines Inc.) and a driver who fell asleep before the bus left the roadway, resulting in the death of a 13-year-old girl.*

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — According to online news reports at mysuncoast.com and patch.com, the search for a driver of an SUV that plunged off of the Howard Frankland Bridge after an accident that occurred earlier this week has finally ended.  Divers were able to locate the body of the 53-year-old man from Tampa, Florida.*

WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at wjhg.com, the individual who was involved in a fatal accident has been identified as a male, aged 70, from West Melbourne, Florida. The man died in an accident that occurred on Interstate 10 earlier this week.*

ORLANDO, FL – According to an online news report at mynews13.com, accidents in the Orlando, Florida area have caused major traffic delays on major toll roads.*

ORANGE COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at wesh.com, an Orange County sheriff’s deputy sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a vehicle earlier this week.*

FAYETTEVILLE, GA – According to an online news report at groupstate.com, the police are currently conducting an investigation of a death of a male pedestrian who was hit and killed by a vehicle earlier this week.*

HILDEBRAN, NC – According to an online news report at morganton.com, a driver of a moped was struck and killed by a vehicle earlier this week.*

WAYNE COUNTY, NC – According to an online news report at goldsborodailynews.com, emergency personnel and law enforcement were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Mitchell Road and Pecan Road.  The accident involved a Chevrolet SUV and a motorcycle that was operated by an airman from Seymour Johnson Airforce Base.*

RALEIGH, NC – According to an online news report at cbs17.com, a chain reaction of accidents that occurred earlier this week closed Interstate 40 in Raleigh, North Carolina.  The accidents killed one male, injured three additional people, and caused the roadway to be closed for several hours.*

YADKIN COUNTY, NC – According to an online news report at wcnc.com, an 18-wheeler chase that crossed over the state line from Virginia to North Carolina resulted in a fiery wreck.*

A lot of people feel anxious about making a left turn before the traffic light changes to red.  It usually appears that traffic zips by through an intersection, sometimes ignoring fact that you have your turn signal on.  When the light turns from green to yellow, if it is safe to do so, you may also be able to turn left.  Exercise extreme caution in these circumstances.  There is the risk of a driver going straight and hitting the side of your vehicle at a high rate of speed, causing a violent collision.

When you are involved in a serious, unanticipated collision, you must make important decisions while often feeling handicapped by physical pain, shock, and an unfamiliar situation.  If you have never had to pursue an injury claim through an insurance claim or lawsuit, the process can seem overwhelming without an experienced lawyer to guide you and represent your interests.  An insurance adjuster or investigator might contact you for a recorded or in-person statement.  While the representative from the insurance carrier might seem helpful and friendly, this individual does not have the best interest of potential claimants in mind. The best way to protect and maximize your claim is to understand the common yet unreliable statements you might be told by the other driver’s insurance company.

RALEIGH, NC. – According to an online news story published by newsobserver.com, a vehicle collision that happened on Interstate 40 in Raleigh, North Carolina, tragically killed one person and injured three others. The events preceding the collision have not been reported in detail, and the news story indicates police are still investigating.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report published by patch.com, Interstate 75 in Georgia is among the Top 10 most dangerous roadways in the country for summer travel. A company called ASecureLife recently analyzed summer traffic fatalities in the U.S. and ranked highways and interstates according to the number of deadly accidents that occurred on them during the season in 2015, 2016, and 2017.*

RALEIGH, NC. – According to a news story posted online by cbs17.com, a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run collision that occurred in the parking lot of a Kmart in Raleigh, North Carolina. The news story indicates that police officers located a vehicle they believed to have been involved in the crash a few hours after the accident.*

ROCKFORD, IL. – According to a news story reported online at mystateline.com, a woman was tragically killed in a vehicle accident that happened in Rockford, Illinois. Authorities are still in the course of investigating the crash, and the identity of the victim has not been released at this time, according to the report.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news story reported at 11alive.com, a vehicle hit a Georgia Tech student who was riding on an e-scooter in Atlanta, Georgia. The accident occurred on the school’s campus, and the news report indicates that the student sustained injuries.*

MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at bizjournals.com, a Georgia jury awarded $280 million to a family from Louisiana in their wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a fatal trucking accident. The verdict might be the highest ever returned against a trucking carrier.*

SNELLVILLE, GA. – According to an online news report posted at 11alive.com, a truck driver was tragically killed in an accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 78 in Snellville, Georgia. Authorities say the accident occurred when the driver had to stop suddenly, and the metal beams his truck was carrying pushed through the cab.*

BAKER COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at actionnewsjax.com, a motorcyclist was tragically killed in a collision that happened on State Road 121 in Baker County, Florida. The crash reportedly involved just one vehicle. Investigating officials have not yet identified the victim.*

ST JOHNS COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at jacksonville.com, a jet ski accident that occurred in St. Johns County, Florida, left three people with injuries. The cause of the accident and the circumstances surrounding the accident have not been reported, and the three victims have not yet been identified, according to the report.* 

If you are a homeowner in Georgia, you likely have homeowners insurance. Usually, people buy these policies when they buy their houses, and barring a disaster, they rarely think about them. Here are some things you should know about homeowners insurance that can better protect you and save you money.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at local10.com, two people were tragically killed in a fiery car crash that happened on Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The victims have not been identified at this time, and Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating.*

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at wsvn.com, two people were injured in a wreck that happened on Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Limited information about the accident has been reported at this time, and the people involved have not been identified by investigators.*

MANATEE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at bradenton.com, several vehicle accidents were reported during one weekend in Manatee County, Florida. Several people were injured in these accidents, and one person was tragically killed, according to the news report.*

FLAGLER COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at flaglerlive.com, one person was tragically killed, and another person was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred on Belle Terre Parkway in Flagler County, Florida. It appears that the collision happened when a pickup truck attempted to turn left in front of the motorcycle.*

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wtsp.com, two people were injured in a Florida boating crash that is suspected to have involved alcohol impairment. The crash happened at Indian Rocks Beach, and authorities say that one person was placed under arrest.*

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at heraldtribune.com, a driver was tragically killed in a left-turn collision that occurred on Fruitville Road in Sarasota County, Florida. Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol are investigating the crash and have released identifying information on the victim.*

NORTH CAROLINA – According to a news report posted at obxtoday.com, schools in the state of North Carolina are back in session, and North Carolina State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to use caution. School buses on the road, active school zones, and kids walking to and from school are things drivers should stay alert to while driving during the school year.*

ALEXANDER CITY, AL. – According to an online news story reported at alexcityoutlook.com, an SUV crashed into a school bus on Washington Street in Alexander City, Alabama. The accident reportedly happened as the bus was stopped at a set of railroad tracks, as per state law, and seven people were injured.*

ONTARIO, CANADA – According to an online news story reported at businessinsider.com, a judge on the show “Shark Tank” was involved in a boating accident in Ontario, Canada, that tragically killed a man from Florida. The famed businessman confirmed to news sources that he was on board a boat that collided with another boat on Lake Joseph.*

PASCO COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at tbreporter.com, a three-vehicle wreck that happened on State Road 54 in Pasco County, Florida, resulted in one fatality. Based on preliminary investigation performed by Florida Highway Patrol, it appears the accident began with a failure to yield during a left turn.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wtsp.com, a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper was among those injured in a vehicle wreck that happened in Hillsborough County, Florida. The wreck reportedly involved multiple vehicles, and two other people sustained injuries.*

BRADENTON, FL. – According to a news story reported online at yourobserver.com, three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that happened on Gopher Hill Road in Bradenton, Florida. One of the injured persons is said to be in critical condition, according to the report, and Florida Highway Patrol has not yet said whether charges will be filed.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to a news story reported online at actionnewsjax.com, a child was tragically killed in a head-on car crash that happened on Norwood Avenue in Jacksonville, Florida. The child has not been identified at this time, and the cause of the accident has not been determined by investigators.*

MARGATE, FL. – According to an online news story reported by local10.com, a mother and son were involved in a fatal single-vehicle accident that happened on Royal Palm Boulevard in Margate, Florida. The boy was tragically killed in the accident, according to Local 10, and the mother was seriously injured.*

COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wcjb.com, a woman was tragically killed in a car crash that occurred on U.S. Highway 27 in Columbia County, Florida. The collision appears to have happened head-on, and authorities are still investigating to find out what caused the crash.*

MIAMI, FL. – According to an online news report posted at local10.com, four people were injured in a single-vehicle crash that occurred on the Julia Tuttle Expressway in Miami, Florida. The report indicates that three of the injured people were children. The cause of the accident is still being investigated by Florida Highway Patrol.* 

GIRARD TOWNSHIP, MI. – According to an online news report posted at wtvbam.com, a car and a motorcycle collided in Girard Township, Michigan. The cause and nature of the collision was not reported, and the extent of injuries is not clear at this time. State Police are investigating to determine what happened.*

PASCO COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at wsav.com, a four-year-old boy was injured in a hit-and-run collision that occurred in Pasco County, Florida. While Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are still investigating, the boy’s mother wants the driver to come forward and take responsibility for the crash.*

OKALOOSA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at wtxl.com, a one-year-old child tragically died after being hit by a vehicle in Okaloosa County, Florida. It appears the accident took place as a driver was pulling out of a private driveway while the toddler was walking by the same driveway. The events of the accident are still under investigation.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wsbtv.com, the school district in Gwinnet County, Georgia, has an overcrowding issue when it comes to its buses. The issue has parents in the district worried that their children are not safe while riding the buses to and from school each day.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report from 11alive.com, a driver fatally hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene on Floyd Road in Cobb County, Georgia. Police officers are still searching for the driver and are asking for help from the public in tracking down a suspect and making an arrest.* 

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at northwestgeorgianews.com, a truck crashed through a ramp barrier on Interstate 75 in Cobb County, Georgia. The Rome News-Tribune reports that the truck landed on the interstate below the ramp, and the driver was tragically killed in the crash.*

TUSCALOOSA, AL. – According to an online news story reported at wbrc.com, a wrong-way vehicle accident that happened on a bridge in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, tragically killed one person. The victim has not yet been identified, and authorities are still working to determine what caused the crash.*

COCOA BEACH, FL. – According to a news report published online at spacecoastdaily.com, a motorcycle accident that happened on N. Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach, Florida, ended in a fatality. It appears the motorcycle collided with a car that was making a left turn, and the driver of the car was also injured.*