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According to a news article in heavy.com, please avoid drinking and driving on New Year's Eve 2020 and New Year's Day 2021. To help keep people safe this year, several companies are giving away free rides during the New Year celebration. Some rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber are offering special coupon codes for their rideshare services.
CHARLESTON, SC- People around the world are getting ready to celebrate the New Year, and AAA wants them to do so without putting themselves and others at risk on the road, according to ABCNEWS4.COM. A spokesperson for the organization warned Carolinians to avoid kicking off 2020 with a tragedy.*
State Representative Emily Slosberg, D-Boca Raton, Florida, has introduced new proposed legislation making it against Florida's law for a driver to touch a cellphone while driving.
SACRAMENTO, CA - According to ESPN.com, California Governor, Gavin Newsom, approved new legislation making it illegal for first responders to take unofficial photographs of people who have been killed in a crime or accident. The release of unofficial pictures of the victims' bodies in the tragic Kobe Bryant helicopter accident inspired the legislature to craft the new law.
According to a news article on patch.com, the Georgia Department of Public Safety reported that twenty people tragically lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents during the Christmas holiday weekend.*
MERRILLVILLE, IN - According to an online accident report published on nwitimes.com, Interstate 65 South's left lane by mile marker 252.9 was closed following several accidents caused by falling debris.*
According to an online accident news article posted on nowhabersham.com, a 93-year-old man was severely injured in a wrong-way wreck on GA 365 in Cornelia, Georgia (GA).*
According to an online accident report published on coastalcourier.com, two people were tragically killed in a two-car accident along East Oglethorpe Highway by Bill Carter Road.* Georgia State Patrol Trooper, Markus White, reported that the two accident victims were riding in the same car.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is teaming up with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation Office of Highway Safety and state and local law enforcement agencies to reinforce the message that accidents caused by drunk drivers are 100% avoidable. The team is honoring victims of drunk drivers to raise awareness of their message.
Homer, NY - According to an online news article, a concerned citizen and a severe pedestrian accident have inspired the Homer Police Department to launch its "Be Seen!" pedestrian safety campaign. The "Be Seen!" campaign is designed to remind pedestrians how to "Be Seen!" by drivers in hopes of reducing pedestrian accidents in the community. The campaign's format provides helpful tips that pedestrians can use to minimize their risk of sustaining an accident while walking, running, and biking.
According to a motor vehicle accident news report on sify.com and other websites, a preliminary investigation was launched by South Korea's Transport Safety Agency investigation into the cause of a fatal Tesla electric vehicle accident.* A Tesla Model X rammed into a parking lot wall and burst into fire. The designated driver and an employee for the apartment complex where the accident occurred were injured. The designated driver stated to law enforcement officers that the Tesla drove out of control and suddenly accelerated automatically and without reason.
According to an accident news report on dothaneagle.com, a man from Bainbridge, Georgia, was severely injured in a truck overturn accident.*
According to news stories posted on multiple Atlanta news websites including AJC.com, two people have been seriously injured in an explosion and subsequent fire at the Dunwoody Village Apartments in DeKalb County, Georgia.*
MACON, GA - According to a news article posted in 13wmaz.com, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office reported that a pedestrian accident occurred on Houston Road close by the Allen Road intersection.*
According to a news report published on AJC.com, Georgia State Patrol troopers and the South Fulton police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Interstate-85 N at the Senoia Road exit.*
According to an online news report published on wtop.com, law enforcement officers identified the pedestrian who was tragcially killed Tuesday morning.* The pedestrian was attempting to cross Georgia Avenue in Wheaton, Maryland. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred at approximately 4 a.m.
ZEBULON, GA - According to a recent news report on 11alive.com, a Georgia man was tragically killed when several propane tanks exploded in the man' duplex.*
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI - According to an online news report published on clickondetroit.com, a pedestrian is listed in critical medical condition after a serious pedestrian accident in Clinton Township, Michigan.*
According to a news report published on manufacturing.net, a worker at the Mar-Jac Poultry Plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was tragically killed in a compressed air accident.*
According to an online news report provided by several news sources, including miami.cbslocal.com, Florida ranks in the top five nationally for the rate of COVID-19-related workers' compensation claims filed in the first half of 2020.*
In 2008, U.S. lawmakers passed the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The act included a requirement to implement new rail safety technology called Positive Train Control (PTC). The Positive Train Control was supposed to be in place nationwide by 2015. However, the completion deadline has been delayed twice. The revised completion date is December 31, 2020, but the project is significantly behind schedule.
According to a news story published on wpri.com, two acrobats received a personal injury settlement of $52.5 million. The insurers will pay the multi-million dollar settlement. The two performers were severely injured when the "chandelier-like" suspension apparatus they were suspended from collapsed due to alleged negligent safety practices by the circus staff.
FLORIDA - According to an online news report published on CBSMiami.com, a new report published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) states that more and more automakers are beginning to realize that quality headlights save lives. The study reports that although safety and design features help save lives during motor vehicle collisions, visibility at night is essential in preventing collisions.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), several auto manufactures stepped up the quality of their 2021 headlight offerings. The IIHS is a nonprofit scientific organization committed to decreasing accident-related injuries, deaths, and property damage. Each year, the IIHS conducts tests and surveys to determine which automobiles offer the best overall safety.
According to an online news report published on wbtv.com, a woman from Gastonia, North Carolina, is claiming that her wheelchair is defective and the defect is "an accident waiting to happen."*
According to an online news report published on wkrg.com, a Kimberly Police officer was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident on Crane Creek Road in Warrior, Alabama, near I-65.*
According to an online news report published on wfla.com, United Flight 591 to Los Angeles was diverted to New Orleans on Monday night when a man who had coronavirus-like symptoms died soon after taking off on a flight.*
According to an online news report published on 13newsnow.com, a worker was tragically killed in a workplace accident that occurred at the International Paper mill located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.* Law enforcement officers are currently investigating the fatal accident that occurred around 9 pm at the International Paper mill in Franklin, Virginia.
According to an online news report published on newsonline.com, Interstate 80 eastbound was shut down in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, from the New Castle Exit 4A (Interstate 376 eastbound) to Mercer Exit 15 (Route 19) after several motor vehicle collided.* A driver for a local towing company stated that at least twelve motor vehicles were involved in the Interstate 80 crash.
According to an online news report published on lockhaven.com, the Pennsylvania State Police have identified two people who were tragically killed in the multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 in Greene Township, Pennsylvania.*
According to an online news report published on mypanhandle.com, a female employee for Sunland in Marianna, Florida, has passed away in an accident that might have been caused by exhaustion brought on by allegedly working 85 days without a day off.* The woman's union representative believes her death was partially caused by exhaustion.
According to an online news report published on fox5atlanta.com, Honda announced that the company initiated a recall of 1.4 million motor vehicles due to several mechanical and electrical defects, including a software recall, two driveshaft recalls, and a window switch recall.*
According to an online news report published on foxnews.com, three children were tragically killed, and four other children were hospitalized after a trash truck collided with their horse and buggy.*
The City of Greenville continues to have the highest rate of fatal DUI accidents in South Carolina.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that the agency is launching a preliminary investigation of potential safety concerns with Tesla Model S and Model X cars.
According to a news report published on CARSCOOPS.COM, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted crash tests on two 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan compact sport utility vehicles three years ago. The test evaluated the overall crashworthiness of the compact sport utility vehicle. NHTSA also tested the vehicle's standard safety equipment, including airbags, seat belts, anti-lock braking systems, and other accident safety equipment. One test resulted in the driver's side seatbelt rupturing.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) released the agency's first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. The plan is designed to reduce the number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities on America's roads. The action plan will be implemented and managed by both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and overseen by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) agencies.
The pandemic has caused more and more drivers to engage in risky driving behavior. About one-third of all traffic fatalities are speed-related deaths. Drunk driving arrests and instances of passengers not wearing seatbelts have significantly increased.
According to an online news report published on ajc.com, the DeKalb County police is currently investigating two different fatal accidents that closed down sections of I-85 and I-285 for several hours, according to authorities.*
According to an online news report posted on mynewsla.com, two women were tragically killed and one woman was injured in an automobile accident caused by an alleged drunk driver.*
According to an online news report published on wfla.com, three senior citizens were tragically killed in a two-car accident in Spring Hill, Florida.*
According to an online report, the number of fatal pedestrian accidents has been on the rise in the United States starting in 2009.
According to an online news report published on wdbj7.com, a 23-year-old man from Ararat was accidentally electrocuted in a fatal industrial accident on Tuesday.*
According to an online news report published on wtvm.com, a fatal ATV accident occurred in Troup County, Georgia.*
According to an online new report, the number of fatal car accidents in 2020 has been steadily rising. The number of fatal accidents in 2020 is surprising, considering that traffic volume has been significantly lower due to the coronavirus pandemic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) may have provided the answer as to why there are more fatal crashes with fewer motor vehicles on the roadways. According to CarAndDriver.com, the number of drivers engaging in speeding and other forms of reckless driving is up, and this could be leading to more fatal collisions.
According to an online news report published on 13wmaz.com, a rollover car accident occurred in North Macon, Georgia, on Saturday leaving the driver injured.*
According to an online news report published on cbs46.com, a multi-vehicle accident shut down traffic on I-85 south at Chamblee-Tucker Road in DeKalb County, Georgia.*
South Carolina - According to an online news report, recent South Carolina Department of Transportation studies state that the Harden Street corridor in Five Points has the largest amount of pedestrian and bicycle accidents in South Carolina. There are many safety improvements ready to be implemented in Five Points that will improve pedestrian and bike safety. Because of those numbers, changes are being made.
According to an online news report published on live5news.com, the South Carolina Department of Transportation reported on a severe auto accident along I-95 South.*
According to an online news report published on kiro7.com, a campaign staff member for U.S. Senator was tragically killed in a four-car accident close to Savannah, Georgia*
According to an online news report published on rep-am.com, a tractor-trailer truck accident on Route 8 in Waterbury, Connecticut, leads to personal injuries.*
According to an online news report published on pal-item.com, an 18-wheeler tractor-trailer truck was significantly damaged after colliding with another semi-tractor-trailer truck at almost full speed on Interstate 70.*
According to an online news report published on heraldcourier.com, charges are pending on the driver who caused an accident in I-81 in Bristol, Virginia.*
According to an online news report published on wtoc.com, the NB Talmadge Bridge in Savannah, Georgia, has been reopened following a serious semi-truck accident.*
According to an online news report,, the total number of fatal pedestrian accidents has already surpassed last year's totals. The news report states that the number of pedestrian deaths in both Tennessee and Nashville has exceeded last year's numbers.
According to a report published on AJC.com, the Georgia Department of Public Safety stated that there were 24 people tragically killed in motor vehicle accidents in Georgia over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Alcohol, time of day, and speed are the three primary factors responsible for most fatal motor vehicle accidents. Researches reviewed crash data during the past several holiday seasons. The researchers then ranked the top five most dangerous states for motorists during the holiday season.
According to an online news report published on wtoc.com, Interstate 95 southbound lanes were closed due to a serious motor vehicle accident.*
According to an online news report published on yahoo.com, Vernon Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident.*
According to an online news report published on cbs12.com, an serious motor vehicle accident on 27th Avenue SW in Vero Breach, Florida.*
According to an online news report published on nbc-2.com, a pregnant woman from Port Charlotte was tragically killed in car accident.*
According to an online news report published on telluridenews.com, a second plane accident victim has been identified by the San Miguel County Coroner.*
According to an online news report published on sentinel-echo.com, a man from Williamsburg tragically died in an accident on I-75 Tuesday morning.*
According to THV11.COM, an increase in foot traffic in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been a contributing factor in the surge of pedestrian accidents this year.
According to an online news report published on wusa9.com, an 18-wheeler tractor-trailer accident occurred on the Outer Loop of the Beltway in the Silver Spring, Maryland.*
According to an online news report published on whitecountynews.net, two children were seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 129 south in White County, Georgia.*
According to an online news report published on weisradio.com, emergency personnel throughout Cherokee County, Alabama, handled numerous auto accidents this past Friday.*
According to an online news report published on wgxa.tv, Bibb County Sheriff's deputies worked a tragic, fatal accident n the Sardis Church Road extension near Walden Road in Bibb County, Georgia.*
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