Blog Archive - July, 2020

ST. JOSEPH, MO-  Car crashes resulting in fatalities are on the rise in Missouri, according to KQ2.COM. Simply buckling up is the best protection against being killed or severely injured in a wreck.*

THOMASVILLE, GA - Georgia police officers are working to prevent drivers from speeding through “Operation Southern Shield,” according to WALB.COM. Law enforcement in the state have said that the campaign has led to a decline in traffic deaths in recent years.*

GILMER COUNTY, GA- Fetchyournews.com writes that a hit-and-run crash took place in Gilmer County, Georgia, this week. The victim was identified as a male pedestrian.*

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD- Localdvm.com writes that a car accident took place overnight in Montgomery County this week that led to a pedestrian being struck. Three people were injured in the incident and transported to the hospital.*

POWDER SPRINGS, GA- Northwestgeorgianews.com writes that a collision occurred on Forest Hill Road at Powder Springs Road in Cobb County this week. The incident involved a Jeep and a police vehicle. The images from the scene show a jeep and police sedan with severe front-end damage.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA- Ajc.com writes that a crash occurred in DeKalb County, Georgia, in the eastbound lanes. The incident occurred in the early afternoon close to Moreland Avenue.*

POOLER, GA- Wtoc.com writes that two wrecks took place in less than three hours this week on Interstate 16. The incidents occurred in the evening, the first in the eastbound traffic lanes, and the second in the westbound lanes. The earlier crash happened close to Interstate 95, while the later crash occurred just outside of Bloomingdale.*

PUNTA GORDA, FL- Yoursun.com writes that a tragic collision took place this week in Punta Gorda at the intersection of Jones Loop Road and Taylor Road. The crash occurred in the mid-afternoon and involved a semi-truck. The authorities are requesting that anyone in the area avoid the scene of the collision.*

LOUISVILLE, KY- Wdrb.com writes that one individual died and another sustained injuries in a crash on Interstate 65 this week. The incident occurred on the Lincoln Bridge in the evening. The car was traveling on Interstate 64 west when it collided with a concrete wall before striking a pole close to the ramp leading onto Interstate 65 north.*

GEORGIA- 11alive.com writes that Interstate 16 in Georgia is a road in need of many improvements. The interstate that heads to Savannah is known as one of the most hazardous places to drive in the state. The high number of tractor-trailers that frequently use the route are part of the problem. The solution will involve time and money to solve some serious issues with the interstate's infrastructure.* 

KENBRIDGE, VA — The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles estimates that seatbelts were not worn in 90% of all traffic fatalities in certain counties in the Commonwealth. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles examined fatal car crashes in the counties of Buckingham, Charlotte, Prince Edward, Cumberland, and Lunenburg. The Virginia Department of motor vehicles observed that the number of fatal crashes is higher in 2020 compared to 2019 during the time frame between January 1st and July 17th. According to an article appearing in the Kenbridge-Victoria Dispatch, twelve people have lost their lives in auto accidents thus far in 2020 compared to nine through the same benchmark in 2019. 

SUMPTER COUNTY, SC- Abcnews4.com writes that a driver struck a pedestrian in Sumpter County and then fled the scene. The crash took place overnight on US 378, close to US Highway 15.*

ELIZABETHTON, TN- Foxcarolina.com writes that the National Transportation Safety Board released documents about the plane crash that occurred in Elizabethton with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and his family on board. Fortunately, the five people on the aircraft survived the crash. A dog on board also survived.*

RICHMOND, IN- Pal-item.com writes that a truck driver caused a horrific collision that killed four children this month. Investigators found that the driver was licensed, even though he had previous felony convictions for drug use.* 

FRANKLIN COUNTY, GA- Foxnews.com writes that a police officer in Georgia died in a crash on Interstate 85. The incident occurred when the officer was responding to an earlier crash scene. A driver lost control of his car and struck the 53-year-old deputy.*

TRUMBULL COUNTY, OH- Wkbn.com writes that with motorcycle crashes on the Rise in Trumbull County, data suggests that these collisions are mostly the fault of other drivers and not the motorcyclists. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is now issuing a safety reminder to motorists to keep an eye out for smaller vehicles.

USA- There are many factors that lead to a city being more or less dangerous for drivers. With more than 36,000 fatalities on the roads in 2018, there are deadly risks on the road.  Most of these incidents are preventable tragedies that result from irresponsible and dangerous drivers. Drunk driving, distracted motorists, and other common hazardous driving behaviors are to blame for about 94 percent of all collisions.

COLUMBIA, MO- Abc17news.com writes that back over accidents kill hundreds of people across the United States each year. About 1,500 more suffer injuries in such incidents. Children are often the victims of these horrible crashes that are often preventable.* 

FRANKLIN COUNTY, GA- Foxcarolina.com writes that a police officer lost his life when responding to a crash scene on Interstate 85. The tragic incident led to charges against the driver who struck the deputy.*

HALL COUNTY, GA- Ajc.com writes that a car crash occurred in Hall County this week that killed one person and injured another. The incident took place in the context of a police chase. A driver was reportedly in a Chevrolet Equinox in the early afternoon, traveling on Bethel Road. A police officer attempted to pull the driver over, but the suspect fled the scene.*

MURRAY COUNTY, GA- Chatsworthtimes.com writes that three people lost their lives in recent crashes in Murray County. In one incident, a motorcyclist died on Georgia’s Highway 2 while riding on Fort Mountain. The deadly incident was the second fatal motorcycle crash on the mountain in a matter of about two weeks. The victim, a 42-year-old man from Cohutta, was riding a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster at the time of his tragic death. The victim was reportedly trying to turn left while traveling on a downward incline when he crashed in the evening.*

GEORGIA- Bryancountynews.com writes that Georgia police officers are working to catch motorists who are violating the state's speed limits. The "Operation Southern Shield" comes as drivers have been taking to the road at higher than normal speeds. The COVID-19 pandemic left many roadways with lighter than normal traffic, and some drivers viewed the open roads as an invitation to hit speeds that would not normally be possible. Police are now addressing the problem and working to catch those drivers who are making the roads more dangerous for everyone.*

FRANKLIN COUNTY, GA- Wjbf.com writes that a police officer in Franklin County died in a tragic crash this week on Interstate 85. Reports indicate that the officer responded to the scene of a crash in the evening and was providing assistance to the individuals in the vehicle.* 

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA- Wtoc.com writes that a crash took place in Effingham County this week close to the Strickland's Funeral Home. State and County officers responded to the scene of the wreck.*

WORTH COUNTY, GA- Walb.com writes that a fatal collision occurred this week on Georgia Highway 133. The incident took place in the evening close to Bridgeboro Anderson Road.*

SHARPSBURG, GA- Times-herald.com writes that two people were killed in what is being called a freak accident in a parking lot in Sharpsburg. The victims were in a 2018 Infiniti Q50 that traveled down an embankment and landed in the water.*

ESSEX, MA- Patch.com writes that a teenager in Essex sustained severe injuries in a zip-lining incident this week. The victim was at a house on Choate Street when he rode the zip-line into a tree and then fell around ten feet to the ground.*

NEWPORT NEWS, VA- Wavy.com writes that a driver is facing charges following a tragic crash that killed a passenger this week on Interstate 64. The early morning collision took place in Newport News when a car overturned in the westbound traffic lanes of the interstate.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA- According to 11alive.com, a crash in Clayton County killed at least one individual this week. The incident occurred in the afternoon on Highway 85 at Poplar Springs Road. The initial reports suggested that two people were killed, but officers later corrected that statement and indicated that one person died, and two others were injured in the crash.*

JEFFERSONVILLE, GA- 13wmaz.com writes that a tragic collision left a two-year-old child dead this week in Twiggs County. The incident occurred on Hill-Brown Road in the later evening when the little girl tried to cross the street to get to her grandmother.*

LIBERTY COUNTY, GA- Wtoc.com writes that a crash took place this week in Liberty County that left one person dead. The incident occurred at the intersection of Highway 196 and John Wells Road in the later evening.* 

BIBB COUNTY, GA- According to 13wmaz.com, a teen who graduated from high school this year died in a construction accident this week in Bibb County. The young man was working at the Quality Inn located on Chambers Road when the sign he and other workers were suspending fell.*

GUM BRANCH, GA- Coastalcourier.com writes that a man died this week in a two-vehicle collision. The incident took place on Georgia Highway 196 at its intersection with John Wells Road in the late evening.* 

ATLANTA, GA- Sixteen people lost their lives in Georgia over the 4th of July holiday weekend, according to TIFTONGAZETTE.COM. The period of time analyzed was 54 hours long and ran from Friday evening to Sunday midnight. The State Troopers responded to 241 collisions, which involved 152 injuries. In total, Troopers investigated eleven deadly wrecks and eleven fatalities.*

USA - Technology that can alert drivers of dangers on the roadway is currently being tested for use. In 2019, more than 36,000 people lost their lives in car crashes in the United States.*

GEORGIA- Cnn.com writes that a teen who recently graduated from high school died in a tragic skydiving accident in Georgia this week. The eighteen-year-old was on her first jump when the parachute failed. The girl’s family watched as she fell from the sky, but at the time, they did not know that it was her. The victim was on a tandem jump with an experienced instructor, who also died in in the incident.*

PEACH COUNTY, GA- 13wmaz.com writes that a man was killed in a workplace accident in Peach County, Georgia, this week. The victim, identified as a 60-year-old man, died in the mid-morning from electrocution-related injuries. The fatal incident occurred at the Atlanta Sand & Supply on Smith Road.*

THOMSON, GA- Wrdw.com writes that a crash led to the authorities closing an eastbound lane of Interstate 20 this week. The incident reportedly involved two trucks, one of which was a semi. The incident blocked the right lane of eastbound traffic close to a construction site.*

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA- Wjbf.com writes that two people died in a crash on New Karleen Road this week in Hepzibah. The incident occurred when a man traveling northbound crossed into the southbound lanes and collided head-on with another car.*

AUGUSTA, GA- Wrdw.com writes that a deadly crash occurred in Richmond County this week on Peach Orchard Road at its intersection with Phinizy Road. The victim in that crash was identified as a 21-year-old from Augusta.*

LINCOLN PARK, MI- Clickondetroit.com writes that a crash between a semi and a firetruck resulted in two firefighters sustaining injuries this week in Lincoln Park. The collision occurred on Interstate 75 close to Dix Highway.*

ALBANY, GA- Walb.com writes that a head-on crash in Albany, Georgia occurred this week and left one person dead. The incident occurred in the early morning at the south end of the county.*

DOUGHERTY COUNTY, GA- Wfxl.com writes that a crash took place this week in Dougherty County, Georgia, that left one person dead and injured another. The incident occurred in the early morning on Georgia Highway 133, which is also referred to as Moultrie Road.*

PERRY, GA- Wgxa.tv writes that a crash occurred in Perry at the intersection of Swift Street and Old Field Lane. A cement truck, which overturned, and a car were involved in the crash. The fire department responded to the incident. Drivers were asked to avoid the intersection while crews worked to clear the scene.*

HABERSHAM COUNTY, GA- 11alive.com writes that a crash in Habersham County left a motorcyclist with severe injuries this week.*

TWIGGS COUNTY, GA- 13wmaz.com writes that a crash that involved two large trucks led to the closure of Interstate 16 East. One of the trucks reportedly blocked two lanes of traffic. Officials warned drivers of the need to find alternate routes through the area.*

WASHINGTON COUNTY, GA- Wgxa.com writes that a collision occurred in the morning this week in Washington County. The crash took place at the intersection of 68 North and Mathews Road in Tennille. First responders were on site, and it appears that injuries occurred as a result of the crash.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA- Ajc.com writes that a crash left two people with severe injuries this week in Clayton County. One of the victims is now reportedly in critical condition.*

MODESTO, CA -  Crows Landing Road is receiving an upgrade to make it safer, according to MODBEE.COM. With a six million dollar price tag, the mile and a half long stretch will receive bike lanes running in both directions, raised medians, and flashing beacons at some crosswalks.*

MICHIGAN- The Michigan Supreme Court recently held that work performed by subcontractors that is unintentionally defective may be considered an “accident” for the purposes of commercial general liability (CGL) coverage in Michigan. The work can, therefore, lead to valid claims made under subcontractor’s insurance coverage.

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA- Ajc.com writes that a crash occurred in Clayton County, Georgia, that caused three people to sustain injuries. According to the county police, the incident occurred because a driver failed to stop at a stop sign.*

ALAPAHA, GA- Walb.com writes that a District Attorney in Georgia is now in good condition following a severe head-on collision that occurred this week in Alapaha. Two members of the DA’s family, including a ten-year-old boy, were also in the car at the time of the crash.*

TYBEE ISLAND, GA- Abcnews4.com writes that a 65-year-old SCUBA diver was injured in a diving accident in the St. Catherine’s Sound. The US Coast Guard responded to the scene in the late morning this week. The victim was on a 25-foot vessel, which rescue workers were lowered to from a helicopter.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA- Patch.com writes that a crash on Stone Mountain Parkway left one person dead this week. The incident occurred when a driver struck a parked SUV that was on the side of the roadway.*

JACKSON, GA- Jacksonprogress.com writes that a crash took place this week in Jackson that left two people injured. The incident occurred in the early evening on Lyons Street. Reports indicate that a Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder caught fire following the crash and that a man and a woman in the Spyder were both injured. Responders transported both victims to a nearby hospital. The nature of the injuries is not known, but the victims were both conscious at the scene.* 

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA- Ajc.com writes that a crash took place this week in Atlanta this week that left two people dead. The driver who caused the wreck is now facing felony charges.*

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA- Wtoc.com writes that a crash between two cars led to one person being transported to the hospital via airlift, and all occupants of another car also being rushed to a local hospital.*

SAVANNAH, GA- Wtoc.com writes that a crash occurred this week on Interstate 95 in Savannah between a car and a large truck. The incident left one person dead.*

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA- Fox5atlanta.com writes that a driver killed a pedestrian in a crash in Clayton County, Georgia, this week. The incident occurred in the later evening near to the intersection of Tara Boulevard and Valley Hill Road. The victim was seemingly attempting to cross the road at the time of the crash.*

ATLANTA, GA- The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is working to implement new advanced technology into the city's infrastructure, according to VALDOSTATODAY.COM. The systems will be capable of helping drivers know whether they have the time to make it through a green light, or if they ought to stop. The systems will also be providing motorists with warnings when they are heading towards a red light, or if there are pedestrians in the roadway ahead.*

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — Federal and local authorities launched an investigation into the cause of a fatal airplane accident in Idaho. The preliminary investigation commenced by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) along with the Federal Aviation Administration indicated that two small airplanes collided over Coeur d’Alene Lake not far from Powderhorn Bay in Kootenai County. Eight people lost their lives, including a professional golfer and his three children. People Magazine reported the investigation could take longer than a year to determine how the crash occurred. Crews are still working to recover human remains as well as the wreckage of the downed aircraft. *

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — Witnesses who saw two planes collide over Coeur d’Alene Lake in Kootenai County Idaho described a terrifying scene. The witnesses described the incident as if occurring out of nowhere. The witnesses said around 2:20 p.m. on a clear warm Sunday afternoon, the sky erupted in a fireball after a huge concussion. Witnesses then described the planes falling to the Lake surface below, causing another loud crashing sound. Another witness said that he observed one wing from a plane involved in the crash separate from the fuselage before both plummeted into the water. First responders raced to the scene located near Powderhorn Bay on the lake but found no survivors, according to MSN.com. First responders initially believed that eight people perished in the collision. Tragically, there were no survivors. *

HANOVER, VA- Wtvr.com writes that a crash left one person dead on Interstate 95 in Hanover near Richmond this week. The authorities identified the victim as a 27-year-old man from Naples, Florida. Reports indicate that the man was a passenger at the time of the incident.*

RICHMOND, VA — Virginia State Police installed dynamic speed monitors in the E-Z Pass express lanes of Interstates 95 and 495. The dynamic speed monitors dramatically decrease speeds when in use. The dynamic speed signs display the speed of a passing vehicle. These signs serve as a reminder to the motorist to travel at the speed limit as posted. According to a report appearing in the Potomac Local, the speed limit will be posted adjacent to the dynamic speed reading. Officials have been impressed by the results. Virginia State Police troopers assigned to patrol the E-Z Pass lanes where the dynamic signs are used issued fewer citations for speeding and reckless driving in April 2020 as compared to April of 2019. 

GEORGIA- Augustachronicle.com writes that in the first two years of the Georgia hands-free law taking effect, officers in the state have cited almost 50,000 people for violations of the law. In July of 2018, drivers were informed that police would fine those motorists who failed to put their smartphones down when driving their vehicles.*

USA- The Federal Motor Safety Administration online published findings from a study on the causes of deadly large truck crashes throughout the United States. Some contributing aspects include the design of the vehicles, the experience and training of the driver, weather conditions, and the traffic on the relevant roadway. 

USA- Truck driving is one of the most dangerous jobs in the county, according to BUSINESSINSIDER.COM. Driving in some places is more hazardous than in others, and some roads carry greater risks of collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that 2.4 percent of all roadway deaths are truck drivers. In some parts of the United States, truckers account for a greater percentage of traffic fatalities.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH- Nbcsports.com writes that a former professional pitcher for the Phillies was killed in a tragic plane crash this week. The 35-year-old was reportedly the pilot of the small aircraft when it crashed.*

ATLANTA, GA- According to 11alive.com, after an accident, one driver was shot when another motorist on the downtown connector. Police reports indicate that the incident was the result of road rage. The incident began with a sideswipe collision that occurred in the very early morning on the southbound off-ramp leading to Martin Luther King Drive.*

GEORGIA- Waltontribune.com writes that eleven people were killed in crashes over the holiday weekend this year in Georgia. The weekend runs from Thursday evening through Sunday night.*

HAMILTON COUNTY, IN- Thetimes24-7.com writes that two people died this week in a tragic collision on Interstate 69 in Hamilton County. The wreck involved a passenger car and a semi-truck.*

EVANSVILLE, IN- Courierpress.com writes that a cyclist in Evansville sustained severe injuries in a crash that took place this week. Officers found the woman in the roadway in a gas station parking lot on Fulton Avenue and Georgia Street. The incident occurred in the later evening.* 

ATLANTA, GA- Ajc.com writes that a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Interstate 20 this week. The incident occurred overnight when the motorcyclist collided with the back of an SUV.*

MACON, GA- According to 41nbc.com, three people suffered injuries and were hospitalized following a crash that occurred this week in Macon, Georgia. The Bibb County Sherriff's Office responded to the scene of the wreck, which occurred overnight at the intersection of Interstate 75 and the Eisenhower Parkway.*

SAVANNAH, GA- Wtoc.com writes that a crash left a pedestrian in Savannah with severe injuries this week. The mid-afternoon incident occurred on Byran Street when the driver attempted to turn onto Lincoln Street. The motorist's Nissan Maxima left the road and traveled onto the sidewalk where the victim was walking.*

MONTGOMERY, AL- Wsfa.com writes that one person died in a crash that occurred in Montgomery that involved a cyclist. The incident took place overnight at the intersection of Carmichael Road and Town Place Drive.*

GEORGIA- Times-herlad.com writes that collisions are increasing in Georgia. The state police reported that the number of such incidents rose by about two times this June as compared to the previous month. In May, police investigated 21 collisions. This June, the state patrol responded to 46 collisions in which twelve people suffered injuries, and two people were killed. Drivers were cited 368 times for traffic violations.*

TOOMBS COUNTY, GA- Wgxa.tv writes that a semi-truck rolled over this week on GA Highway 130 in the eastbound lanes, close to Davis Road. The wreck occurred in the late evening, and responders found the overturned vehicle, which appears to have crossed the westbound lanes of traffic before striking a guardrail.*

MACON COUNTY, GA- Wgxa.tv writes that a high-speed police chase ended in a tragic crash in Macon County this week. The incident occurred on Interstate 75, close to Pate Road.*

LYONS, GA- Wtoc.com writes that a man died this week in an incident that was caused by fireworks. The victim was found on his property early in the morning by a person walking in the neighborhood.*

ORANGEBURG, SC- Ajc.com writes that five people were killed in a horrible crash in Orangeburg, South Carolina, this week. The multi-vehicle wreck occurred on Interstate 26 in the early afternoon.*

MONROE COUNTY, GA- According to 13wmaz.com, a woman was killed in a tragic crash involving a police chase. The incident occurred in the evening in Monroe County in Georgia.*

MONROE COUNTY, GA- According to 13wmaz.com, two crashes in Georgia led to delays on Interstate 75N. One of the incidents left all lanes blocked in Monroe County, while a crash in Bibb County closed two out of three lanes.* 

MACON, GA- 13wmaz.com writes that a crash took place this week on the Eisenhower Parkway in Macon. The incident reportedly occurred when a woman was trying to turn onto the interstate and ended up in a crash with another vehicle.*

WASHINGTON COUNTY, GA- Ems1.com writes that a log fell from a log truck and struck the window of an ambulance this week in Washington County, Georgia. The incident occurred in the early morning, and police initially referred to the crash as a hit-and-run crash because the log truck left the scene.*

MACON, GA- According to 41nbc.com, a fatal crash involving a motorcycle occurred this week in Macon, Georgia. The incident took place late in the evening when a woman driving a Kia Optima attempted to make a left turn off of Jefferson Road and onto Ruark Road.*

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA- The augustachronicle.com writes that four people died in accidents in Richmond County this week, leading to multiple county coroner investigations.* 

HOGANSVILLE, GA- Lagrangenews.com writes that a man died in a crash this week on Interstate 85. Reports indicate that the collision involved a large truck. The victim, identified as a 56-year-old man from Fayetteville, was traveling southbound at the time of the incident and collided with a semi-truck.*

TROUP COUNTY, GA- Wtvm.com writes that a crash on Interstate 85 killed at least one individual this week in Troup County. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes close to the interchange for Georgia Highway 54.*

ALBERTVILLE, GA- Sandmountainreporter.com writes that a crash occurred in Albertville this week that left one person dead. The incident involved four vehicles that collided on US 431 close to HT Greer Road.*

AUGUSTA, (GA)- Wrdw.com writes that a crash tragically killed one person this week in Richmond County, Georgia. The incident involved two vehicles that appear to have collided head-on in the early morning on Mike Padgett Highway.*

USA- Liber.post-gazette.com writes that the United States Department of Transportation has announced plans to make the roads safer for pedestrians. The government is looking to eliminate many dangers that are presented to vulnerable road users across the nation in order to put an end to the preventable tragedies.

GEORGIA- The Georgia Department of Transportation is working on plans to upgrade the state’s transit programs, according to VALDOSTATODAY.COM. Officials are looking to the public for comments to help shape the Statewide Transit Plan.*

GEORGIA- Ajc.com writes that car crashes killed thirteen people this year in Georgia over the holiday weekend. The state saw a total of twelve deadly crashes during the holiday travel period between Friday evening and Sunday night.* 

RUSSELL COUNTY, KS- Krsl.com writes that two men suffered injuries when a crash took place in Russell County. The incident occurred in the late afternoon when the victims collided with a utility pole.*

AIKEN COUNTY, GA- The augustachronicle.com writes that one person was killed in a collision in Aiken County this week. The victim was identified as a 61-year-old man from Florida.* 

AUGUSTA, GA- Wrdw.com writes that a crash took place this week in Augusta that involved a car and a fire truck. The incident led to five people suffering injuries.*

MACON, GA- According to 13wmaz.com, a crash left a child in critical condition this week in Macon. The incident took place in the late morning at the intersection of New Clinton Road and Shurling Drive.* 

USA-  The INVEST in America Act has been unveiled, according to WILLITSNEWS.COM. The Act is focused on updating infrastructure throughout the country. One member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee stated that much of the country’s infrastructure had not been updated for over 60 years. Many of the railroads, bridges, and roads are in desperate need of being repaired as a result.*

(USA) — Statistics indicate that about 44% of all two-vehicle accidents where one of the vehicles is a large truck may be attributed to the driver of the truck. Studies show that there are several principal reasons why catastrophic collisions occur. Driving too fast, experiencing braking problems, and lack of familiarity with the roadway are the most commonly cited reasons for truck drivers causing a collision, according to TRUCKER.COM. 

USA- Truck drivers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Hundreds of drivers tragically lose their lives every year while working as truckers. The number of deadly truck accidents has continued to increase annually. Between 2011 and 2016, the number of deaths rose by 17.3 percent.*

FLORIDA- Worker's compensation claims involving car crashes are rising, according to BUSINESSINSURANCE.COM. The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) suspects that the reason for this increase is at least partially related to people using their phones while driving.*

USA- Pedestrians are dying in high numbers throughout the United States, according to GPBNEWS.ORG. In 2018, the numbers hit their highest point in about three decades, leading to concerns over the safety of American roadways. Many of these incidents are taking place in the nation’s larger cities. Miami and Houston have seen increases in fatal pedestrian crashes.

USA- Operation Dry Water is taking effect in Georgia and Alabama this year in an effort to raise awareness and prevent drunk boating incidents, according to WLTZ.COM. 

PUTNAM COUNTY, GA- Wgxa.tv writes that an eleven-year-old girl suffered severe injuries in a jet ski crash this week in Putnam County, Georgia. Investigators have not yet located the person who was involved in the crash with the child.*

DUKE CITY, NM- Abqjournal.com writes that a terrible crash severely injured two teenagers in New Mexico. The incident occurred at the intersection of Tramway Boulevard and Academy Boulevard after the girls and other members of their high school basketball team had gone on a hike. The driver had only just turned sixteen and was gifted a car for her birthday.*

ATLANTA, GA- According to 11alive.com, a tragic collision in Atlanta killed one person and injured four others this week in Atlanta. The incident took place when a driver crashed into the entrance of an emergency room at the Piedmont Hospital.*

CORDELE, GA- Walb.com writes that a crash killed a motorcyclist in Crisp County this week. The incident occurred on Pateville Road.*

SOUTH BEND, IN- According to 953mnc.com, two people died in a crash in South Bend this week that also left four others injured. The incident occurred in the early morning at Lincoln-Way West’s intersection with Bendix Drive. The collision involved a Chrysler 200 that struck the rear of a Saturn Ion, leading to the Ion then colliding with a Chevrolet Trax. The Trax then struck a Ford Focus, pushing that car into a BMW 750.*

SOUTH BEND, IN- According to 953mnc.com, a crash was reported in South Bend this week that involved a car and a motorcycle. The incident took place in the early afternoon on S. Vernon Street’s intersection with E. Bowman Street.*

ATLANTA, GA- Atlanta.cbs.local.com writes that a driver crashed an SUV into the Piedmont Hospital emergency room this week, leaving one person dead. The hospital is located off Peachtree Road Northwest. Officers were called to the scene where a gray Mercedes Benz SUV had driven into the entrance of the ER.*

TAMPA, FL- Siouxlandproud.com writes that a Bishop Heelan High School student was killed in a crash in Tampa, Florida, this week. The school released a statement indicating that the boy graduated in 2020 from the Iowa high school.*

GEORGIA- Atlanta.curbed.com writes that pedestrians in Georgia are facing some of the nation’s deadliest roadways. Between 2008 and 2017, one study found that 1,782 people tragically died in pedestrian crashes in the state.

USA - Interstate 10 is one of the nation's deadliest roadways, according to CLICK2HOUSTON.COM. I-10 runs through New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana. TX-105 also made the list of dangerous roadways, and ranked as the fourth worst road for drunk driving wrecks, and experienced the longest wait times for emergency services.* 

MONTGOMERY, AL- The montgomeryadvertiser.com writes that the authorities anticipate fewer people on the road this year for the 4^th of July than usual. Despite the lighter than normal traffic, officials are urging motorists to use caution when traveling over the holiday weekend.*