Blog Archive - August, 2020

USA- Usatoday.com writes that the Boy Scouts of America is filing bankruptcy, and with that move comes a hard deadline for victims of abuse in which to file claims. The Boy Scouts were plagued by allegations of abuse at the hands of Scout Leaders. While the organization had hoped for an 80-day long period in which survivors could file their claims, the date set by the court has allowed for six months since a judges order from earlier this year.*

ATLANTA- Fox5atlanta.com writes that police officers in Atlanta are no longer planning to stay away from the scene of minor collisions. The local police issued a statement in July informing the public that they would not be responding to car crashes unless an injury occurred as a part of the incident. Instead of calling the police, those involved in such accidents were instructed to use a form online to make a record of the crash.* 

USA - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers across the country not to operate their cars after drinking alcohol.

NASH COUNTY, NC- The miamiherald.com writes that a driver in a Tesla collided with a police officer’s vehicle in an early morning collision this week on US 64. Reports indicate that the driver involved in the wreck was watching a movie when the wreck occurred. The Tesla’s autopilot feature was activated.*

OVIEDO, FL- Mynews13.com writes that a Ford F-150 struck and killed a cyclist this week in Oviedo this week. The incident occurred on Central Avenue near Sweetwater Creek Circle in the early afternoon.* 

ATLANTA, GA- Cbs46.com writes that a crash involving a large truck killed three people this week in Atlanta. The crash took place on Interstate 75. The wreck happened in the early morning and led to the closure of the interstate for several hours.*

WARNER ROBINS, GA- According to 13wmaz.com, a car struck and killed a woman in Warner Robins this week. The incident took place in the evening on Giles Road at Highway 41.*

BULLOCH COUNTY, GA- Metteradvertiser.com writes that a vehicle crash occurred on Griffin Ferry Road this week during the morning. Responders transported the injured individual to a nearby hospital.*

MARIETTA, GA- According to 11alive.com, a driver struck and injured a cyclist in Marietta this week. The crash occurred on the North Marietta Parkway at the intersection with Interstate 75 in the late afternoon.*

GREENE COUNTY, GA - A police officer was nearly struck by a truck this week because a driver failed to follow the state’s Move Over Law. The law is designed to prevent drivers from getting too close to emergency workers who are on the side of the road. Specifically, drivers are meant to move one lane over to provide responders with more space when they have flashing lights on.*

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL- Clickorlando.com writes that a man died in a crash after an SUV violated a red traffic signal at Red Bug Lake Road and Slavia Road in the early morning.*

ALBUQUERQUE, NM- Myjournalcourier.com writes that a head-on impact took place this week involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 25. Reports indicate that a pickup truck traveling on an elevated part of the freeway crashed with an SUV and then veered off the road and fell onto another roadway below. The truck then ignited.*

MANCHESTER, NH- Myjournalcourier.com writes that a crash involving two pedestrians took place this week in Manchester, New Hampshire. Reports indicate that one of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries in the wreck. 

MARIETTA, GA- Atlanta.cbslocal.com writes that a crash in Marietta left one person injured this week. The incident occurred in the morning on Whitlock Avenue close to Dallas Circle.*

AUGUSTA, GA- Wrdw.com writes that several collisions occurred on Interstate 520 in the eastbound lanes. The incidents led to slow traffic in the evening, and authorities requested that drivers avoid the area.*

ODENTON, MD- Patch.com writes that a three-vehicle collision took place this week on Telegraph Road in Maryland. The incident reportedly left several people seriously injured. Police did not state the exact number of victims killed in the crash.*

SAVANNAH, GA- Wtoc.com writes that one person was killed this week in a wreck that involved three vehicles. The incident occurred at the intersection of Highway 80 and Bryan Woods Road. The victim was operating a motorcycle westbound on the Highway when he collided with the rear of another vehicle. The motorcycle slid onto its side and then collided with an additional vehicle. The victim died at the crash scene.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA- Mdjonline.com writes that a pedestrian was struck in a crash on Georgia 400. The driver who struck the pedestrian then fled the site of the crash.*

CONWAY, NH- The unionleader.com writes that a pedestrian died in a crash this week in Conway. The tragic incident took place in the late evening on East Main Street. The victim was identified as a 59-year-old man. The family of the victim has not yet been provided notice of the crash. The driver involved, identified as a 58-year-old woman, is from Florida. The vehicle was a 2016 Buick SUV.*

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX- A pipeline exploded in Corpus Christi this week. The incident took place when a dredging vessel collided with a natural pipeline at a port in Texas. The explosion injured six individuals and left four missing.*

DESOTO PARISH, LA- Brproud.com writes that a tragic crash killed two people this week on Interstate 49 in DeSoto Parish in the early evening. The incident occurred on Interstate 49 when a northbound semi-truck left the roadway and rolled over.*

DEKALB COUNTY, GA - According to an online news report from 11Alive.com, the I-85 South ramp learning onto I-285 West was closed down due to a serious tractor trailer overturn accident.  The 18 Wheeler accident cause a significant backup at the I-85 South ramp onto I-285 West. 

MARIETTA, GA - August 24, 2020 - According to an online news report, a man, age 84, was severely injured on Sunday morning during a multi-vehicle collision in Marietta, Georgia. According to the Marietta police, the multi-vehicle crash involved at least four motor vehicles near the intersection of Dallas Circle and Whitlock Avenue. The accident occurred at approximately 8:30 in the morning, according to Officer Chuck McPhilamy, spokesperson for the Marietta police. 

USA- While many frequent drivers might feel as though they live in the worst state for drivers, data shows that some states are certainly worse than others. A study that ranked states based on bad drivers looked at several factors, including the prevalence of traffic violations, drunk driving statistics, speeding statistics, and careless driving statistics.*

USA- The long and winding “Tail of the Dragon” roadway in Tennessee and North Carolina is a place many motorcyclists flock to in order to ride the many curves. Part of the draw of the road is that it has no interrupting intersections or driveways for a stretch of eleven miles meaning bikers can cruise the curves without having to stop.*

BARTOW COUNTY, GA- Coosavaleynews.com writes that a woman died in a crash this week in Bartow County, Georgia. The incident involved two automobiles that collided at the highway’s intersection with Roving Road in the early evening.*

ROSWELL, GA- Northwestgerogianews.com writes that a crash occurred this week in Roswell that killed a man from Peachtree Corners. The incident took place when a driver in a minivan made a left turn at the intersection of Alpharetta Highway and Commerce Parkway. The van entered the path of an oncoming motorcyclist.*

USA- Some states have higher numbers of crash fatalities than others. Overall, car accidents lead to tens of thousands of tragic fatalities each year. Distraction is one of the major causes of such crashes and led to about 8.5 percent of fatal wrecks in 2017. 

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA- The augustachronicle.com writes that a pedestrian died this week on the Bobby Jones Expressway. The incident took place overnight, and the victim, identified as a 37-year-old man, died at the scene.*

Marietta, GA- 11alive.com writes that a head-on crash occurred this week in Marietta, Georgia. The incident led to severe injuries for an 84-year-old motorist.*

MIDDLETOWN, CA- Newsopi.com writes that a cyclist suffered severe injuries in a crash that occurred this week at the intersection of India Street and West Washington Street in the early afternoon. The vehicle that struck the victim then fled the scene of the crash.*

CALCASIEU PARISH, LA- Klfy.com writes that a crash occurred this week that left a motorcyclist dead in Calcasieu Parish. The victim has been identified as a man from Mount Vernon, Georgia. He was just 25-years-old.*

DUNWOODY, GA- Ajc.com writes that a crash took place in Dunwoody, Georgia, that injured one person. The crash involved a drunk driver who collided with the back of the officer’s parked SUV. The impact pushed the officer’s vehicle into him while he was outside of the car, performing a traffic stop.*

SAVANNAH, GA- A new traffic signal was installed on Victory Drive near Daffin Park in Savannah. A crosswalk is being added at the location as well in an effort to improve pedestrian safety in the area around the park.*

GEORGIA- Chattanoogapulse.com writes that the "Hands Across the Border" campaign to prevent drunk driving and enforce DUI laws is in effect in Georgia this summer. The program started as a competition between police officers in Georgia and Florida to see which police force could  effectively decrease drunk drivers in the area around the border between the two states. More states have since joined in, including South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee. The program is believed to have saved many lives throughout the southeastern part of the country.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA- Ajc.com writes that a motorcyclist died in a crash this week during the evening in Gwinnett County. A passenger on the motorcycle suffered injuries in the collisions as well.*

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA- 11alive.com writes that one person suffered an injury in Cherokee County when a pickup truck collided with a gas station in Cherokee County. The incident took place on Highway 5 early in the morning.*

ATLANTA, GA- Kget.com writes that two people died in a tragic wreck this week in Kern County. The victims were both in a 2015 Honda SUV that was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 in the afternoon.* 

DODGE COUNTY, GA- 13wmaz.com writes that a crash occurred this week involving a train and a log truck. The incident occurred in the afternoon when the truck was attempting to cross the tracks. The impact led to the truck being pushed into a utility pole plant.*

PENNSYLVANIA- Lancasteronline.com writes that a tragic collision took place on Route 222 that left one person dead. A truck driver is now facing charges in relation to the incident. According to reports, the trucker who caused the accident was speeding, and following the wreck, he could not say whether he fell asleep or passed out prior to the deadly collision.*

HOLLAND, MI- Whtc.com writes that a crash occurred this week that injured two people on a motorcycle. The incident took place when a seventeen-year-old girl from Hudsonville driving northbound on 64th came to a stop and then turned onto Chicago Drive. The teen motorist pulled into the path of an oncoming motorcycle leading to the wreck.*

MARIETTA, GA- Patch.com writes that a crash left two people injured this week in Marietta. The incident occurred when a 2000 Toyota 4Runner traveling westbound entered the intersection and collided with a northbound 2016 Toyota Camry.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA- Ajc.com writes that a hit-and-run driver killed a pedestrian this week in Sandy Springs. The motorist, who was operating a 2006 or 2007 Hinda Civic, has not yet been apprehended by the police. According to officers, the car is missing its passenger-side mirror and possibly sustained damage to its front-end. Investigators have no information at this time regarding the color of the vehicle.*

WALKER COUNTY, GA- Timesfreepress.com writes that a collision occurred on Highway 2 in the late afternoon close to Dewberry Road that left two people dead this week. The wreck happened when a 2000 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck was heading eastbound and crossed the center line. The vehicle struck a 2009 Chevrolet HHR that was traveling eastbound. The head-on impact led to HHR rotating before coming to a rest in the right lane to the west of the roadway. The S-10 traveled further in the eastbound lanes and struck a 2017 Nissan Altima.*

USA- As scooter rental companies are spreading throughout the nation, injuries and fatalities associated with such devices have been increasing each year. The frequency of these injuries has caused concerns regarding whether e-scooters are actually safe for use in American cities.*

USA- Alcohol consumption is one of the top causes of preventable fatalities in the United States. In fact, it is the third most likely cause of preventable death, leading to about 72,558 fatalities in the matter of one year. Many of these deaths are the result of drunk drivers.* 

SLIDELL, LA- Wbrz.com writes that a drunk driver crashed head-on into a driving school car this week in Slidell. The incident took place in the evening when the student, identified as a seventeen-year-old and the instructor, were heading eastbound on Brownswitch Road.*

NAPLES,  FL- Winknews.com writes that a car crash took place this week in Naples, Florida, that resulted in serious injuries. The wreck occurred when two vehicles reportedly went over a guardrail. According to the authorities, there were six people in the vehicles at the time of the incident.*

WALKER COUNTY, GA- Newschannel9.com writes that a crash killed a driver and a passenger who were traveling on GA 2 in a 2009 Chevrolet HHR this week. The incident reportedly occurred close to Schmitt Road in the early evening.*

COLUMBUS, GA- Wtvm.com writes that a pedestrian crash left one person dead this week in Columbus. The victim, a 68-year-old man, died in the overnight incident.*

SIKESTON, MO- Standard-democrat.com writes that four collisions led to five fatalities in a matter of fewer than three days this week in the southeastern part of Missouri. The first tragic wreck took place in the early evening on Gettings Lane when an eastbound car was crossing the railroad, and a train struck the vehicle. The driver and a passenger in the car both were killed in the impact. The driver was identified as a 52-year-old man from Columbia, Missouri. The passenger was a 51-year-old man from Kennett. Both died at the scene of the collision.*

HEMET, CA- Pe.com writes that a woman sustained critical injuries in a pedestrian crash this week in California. The incident occurred when the victim was on Highway 74, which is also called Florida Avenue.*

MERCER COUNTY, OH- The dailystandard.com writes that a two-vehicle crash left one person dead this week in Mercer County. The incident took place at the intersection of Siegrist-Jutte Road and Wabash Road in the afternoon.*

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY- Wsiltv.com writes that a collision took place in McCracken County this week that involved six vehicles. The incident led to serious injuries for a man from North Carolina.* 

PADUCAH, KY- Wpsdlocal6.com writes that two crashes occurred this week on Interstate 24, leading to long delays in the area. One of the wrecks involved six vehicles. In that incident, a large truck in the eastbound lanes was not able to slow down as it approached a work zone. The driver tried to switch lanes to avoid the crash but could not slow quickly enough. Then the driver swerved left of the center line and struck two cars. The cars then collided with another truck and were reportedly stuck under the second semi. The truck then crashed into a third passenger vehicle, and then another semi.* 

USA- Cnbc.com writes that rentable e-scooter injuries are a major issue in the United States and that they are causing injuries to many Americans. Many of these incidents involve severe head injuries. As e-scooters have risen in popularity in many of the nation's cities, they have brought a disturbing rise in emergency room visits with them.*

USA- At least eight people have been killed in accidents that involved rentable e-scooters since 2017. The deaths are leading to some companies considering a ban on these small transportation devices.*

COLUMBUS, GA - Wrbl.com writes that a driver struck a pedestrian on in Columbus this week. The victim, identified as a 68-year-old man, was crossing the street at the time of the incident.*

A recent study warns parents that ATVs often result in severe and potentially fatal injuries to the head and neck in children.* 

USA- The average American driver covers more miles in the United States than motorists in any other country. According to data, American men drive, on average, 16,500 miles per year. Women drive fewer miles, with an average of 10,100 miles annually. In Canada, drivers average at 9,600 miles per year, while Australians travel around 8,600 miles annually.*

MCINTOSH, GA- Wjcl.com writes that a crash took place this week that killed one person in McIntosh County. The incident occurred when a 2018 Ford-F 150 sideswiped another car while driving in the northbound lanes. The impact caused the driver to lose control over the Ford, which then veered off the roadway, into a fence, and finally a pole.*

ATLANTA, GA- Thesun.co.uk writes that a 75-year-old woman driving an SUV killed one person in an emergency room in Atlanta. The driver was heading the Piedmont Hospital for an appointment when she crashed into the facility, killing a 55-year-old woman and injuring others.* 

SAVANNAH, GA- Ajc.com writes that a crash killed a 34-year-old man this week on Interstate 95 in Savannah. The victim stopped to provide assistance to another motorist who was stranded on the roadside.*

ALMA, GA- Everythinglubbock.com writes that a school bus crash left one driver dead and injured several students this week in Bacon County, Georgia. The incident occurred in the mid-afternoon in the southbound lanes when a rented truck collided with the rear of the bus.*

AUGUSTA, GA- Augustachonicle.com writes that a fatal crash occurred this week in Richmond County that involved an Augusta Transit City Bus.* 

FORT VALLEY, GA- 41nbc.com writes that a crash took place in the late morning this week in Peach County that left two people dead. The incident occurred when the vehicle involved struck a tree before rotating.*

LEESBURG, GA- Walb.com writes that a crash severely injured a driver in Lee County this week. The incident occurred in the late afternoon and involved three semi-trucks and a car. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the driver in one of the semi-trucks became trapped in the truck following his truck overturning.*

ALMA, GA- Wtoc.com writes that a crash took place this week between a truck and a school bus. The incident occurred in the late afternoon when a 25-year-old man in a box truck collided with the back of the school bus. At the time of the crash, the bus was stopped to let students exit.*

LAKELAND, FL- Abcactionnews.com writes that State Road 33 was closed down this week while crews worked to clear the scene of a truck collision. The incident occurred in the early morning close to Interstate 4.*

TAMPA, FL- Fox13news.com writes that a deadly motorcycle crash took place this week in Tampa. The morning collision occurred on Interstate 75 in the northbound traffic lanes. The victim, identified as a 23-year-old man, struck the rear of a semi-truck.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL - Autoevolution.com writes that a vice mayor of a town in Pinellas County caused a crash this week when she was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. The woman, identified as a 59-year-old, was operating her Tesla on Hillsborough Avenue when police received reports of a car that was moving erratically.* 

AUGUSTA, GA - A recent report from AAA indicated that once every six days, a tow truck driver dies on the job. The findings are no surprise to those in the industry who understand the dangers that come with driving a tow truck. 

ATLANTA, G.A. — The Georgia Supreme Court recently announced that a non-motorist may be liable for punitive damages after allowing a person to drive drunk. The case arises out of an incident where an eighteen-year-old was involved in a crash with another driver and sustained injuries. An investigation into the incident showed that the person who caused the accident was driving under the influence after he borrowed his cousin’s car. The cousin had been drinking as well and gave his cousin his keys even though both were intoxicated and his cousin had a habit of driving recklessly. 

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA- Kiro7.com writes that two men died in an incident on a boat this week. Police recovered the bodies of the victims in Lake Lanier.*

VIRGINIA- Mlive.com writes that a hockey player who had formerly played with the Saginaw Spirit died this week in a motorcycle crash. At the time of the tragic incident, the victim was in Virginia visiting his mother.*

DES MOINES, IA- The ncadvertiser.com writes that a crash left a motorcyclist dead in Des Moines this week. The incident involved a car that police stated had been reported stolen.*

BROOKFIELD, CT- Ncadverstiser.com writes that a collision occurred this week on Candlewood Lake Road in the early evening. The incident appears to have involved a motorcycle and another vehicle.*

CHARLOTTE, NC- Motorcycle deaths are increasing in North Carolina, according to YESWEEKLY.COM. The data comes from both AAA as well as the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Early estimates indicated that 2019 could result in the deadliest year for the state's motorcyclists. In 2018, 170 people died in motorcycle collisions in North Carolina. That number indicated a sharp spike as compared to 2018 when 141 fatalities occurred. Now officials are asking that drivers in the state act exercise more caution.

AUSTIN, TX- Ncadvertiser.com writes that a helicopter crash took place this week in Austin that killed three people. The victims all worked for Texas Parks and Wildlife, and they were surveying above a wildlife preserve at the time of the crash.*

According to an article published on Times-Herald.com, Georgia State Patrol officials announced the number of motor vehicle accidents in Newnan, Georgia doubled in June 2020. 

GEORGIA- The times-herald.com writes that the Georgia State Patrol believe that drunk drivers led to two collisions in the state this week, both of which occurred over the same night. The first of the incidents involved a motorcyclist who was heading northbound on Baker Road when he veered off the road at a curve. The bike collided with a mailbox and then crashed into a ditch on the side of the roadway. The victim, identified as a 29-year-old man, died at the site of the incident. Police have since confirmed that alcohol was a contributing factor in the collision.* 

JACKSONVILLE, FL- News4jax.com writes that two collisions occurred within one day this week in Jacksonville, Florida, that led to fatalities. The first tragic wreck happened in the afternoon on Timuquana Road. That incident was a chain-reaction crash that involved a total of four vehicles.*

GEORGIA- Statescoop.com writes that the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Smart Communities Challenge is awarding $100,000 grants, as well as resources to four of Georgia’s government agencies. The awards are close to two times that which previous winners received.

Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are devastating injuries that are often a result of a serious motor vehicle accident.  Traumatic brain injuries can be permanent, although victims could recover some of their lost capacity through rehabilitation and other medical procedures depending on the specific injury. When the victim's nuero-pathways are damaged or destroyed, the victim may suffer paralysis, loss of brain function, loss of speaking ability, and they are often unable to function independently and must rely on others to satisfy some of life’s most basic functions.

RIVER HEIGHTS, FL- Floridatoday.com writes that a crash occurred this week in Cocoa involving a car and a motorcycle. The incident happened in the morning and led to the closure of all lanes of traffic. A medical helicopter arrived at the scene.*

Chamblee, Georgia - According to 11Alive.com and the Georgia State Patrol, a 79-year-old woman was struck and tragically killed by an individual who ran a red light in Chamblee, Georgia this past Sunday.*

MACON, GA - According to an online news report posted on 13wmaz.com, a fatal car accident occurred on the 5200 block of Arkwright Road in Macon, Georgia. *

PERRY, GEORGIA - According to an online news report posted on 13wmaz.com, there was a serious car accident on I-75 South in Perry, Georgia.  The tractor-trailer truck accident with injuries occurred at the South Perry Parkway exit on Saturday.*

GEORGIA - According to times-herald.com, the were two serious, overnight motor vehicle accidents related to alcohol, according to the Georgia State Patrol. One of the motor vehicle accidents was a fatal motorcycle accident.*

BALDWIN COUNTY, GA - According to an news article on unionrecorder.com, a Milledgeville man was tragically killed in a truck accident in Baldwin County, Georgia.*

Cobb County, Georgia - According to an online news report by ajc.com, a 10-month-old girl and a man from Lithia Springs were tragically killed in a serious head-on collision near Six Flags Over Georgia.*

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - According to a new report posted by the AJC.com news website, the Cobb County Police Department stated an Atlanta man was tragically killed when he was throw from his sports utility vehicle during an accident on the I-285/I-75 interchange in Atlanta, Georgia.*

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA - According to an online news report on wjbf.com, one person was fatally killed in a pedestrian accident in Richmond County, Georgia.*

LAKE LANIER, GEORGIA - An article posted on LakesideNews.com provides some helpful information about safe boating and an upcoming U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain's License course that helps boaters stay safe and save money on boating insurance. Many groups around Lake Lanier and other large bodies of water offer boating safety courses approved by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR). Boaters are required by law to prove and demonstrate his or her understanding of Georgia's boating laws, navigation procedures, and water rules. At Montlick & Associates, Injury Attorneys, we strive to provide helpful safety resources and community programs to keep Georgia families safe.

The logging industry is vital to the growth of America. Logging trucks are often encountered on many of the Interstate highways that crisscross the country. Sadly, many fatal and catastrophic logging truck accidents happen every year.  The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration provides specific regulations regarding logging trucks.

DEKALB, GA- Ajc.com writes that a crash left a 79-year-old woman dead this week in Chamblee. Multiple vehicles were involved in the wreck, which was caused by a twenty-year-old driver. The young driver reportedly stole the 2007 Ford F-150 he was operating at the time of the crash.* 

SPALDING COUNTY, GA- Ajc.com writes that a crash took place recently in Spalding County that left a police officer with severe injuries. The incident occurred when the officer, a 40-year-old man, was on duty. The Spalding County Deputy was close to the border with Polk County when a Ford Explorer spun from the opposite lane of traffic and into his lane. According to officers, the deputy tried to avoid the impact, and while he was unable to, his evasive actions likely prevented the collision from turning deadly.*

ATLANTA, GA- The gainesvilletimes.com writes that a man was killed this week in a crash that occurred on Candler Road in Atlanta. The victim, identified as a nineteen-year-old Gainesville man, died at the scene of the crash. The incident also left several other people severely injured. The victims included children.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA- 11alive.com writes that a crash took place this week in Sandy Springs that resulted in the tragic death of a pedestrian. The driver involved, identified as a 32-year-old man from Acworth, is now facing multiple charges in relation to the deadly crash.*

FULTON COUNTY, GA- Ajc.com writes that a crash occurred on Interstate 20 this week in the early morning. Reports indicate that a HERO Unit was attempting to remove a mattress that was on the interstate when the wreck took place.* 

HALL COUNTY, GA- Wgauradio.com writes that a driver in Hall County died in a collision this week. The victim was identified as a nineteen-year-old man from Gainesville. The teen’s vehicle and a pickup truck collided, leading to the victim sustaining deadly injuries.*

TYBEE ISLAND, GA- Wtoc.com writes that seven people were on a boat that struck the ground in Tybee Creek this week. Rescue workers with the Coast Guard responded to the scene of the accident.*

MURRAY COUNTY, GA- Timesfreepress.com writes that a crash occurred this week in Murray County on Highway 61 that left two people dead. The incident happened close to the intersection with Hooker Road. The Georgia State Patrol reports that two vehicles were involved in the crash.*

According to an online news report on AJC.com, the Dunwoody police answered three individual motor vehicle accidents on I-285 within a window of just 30 minutes on August 5, 2020. All three of the motor vehicle collisions happened close to Chamblee Dunwoody Road. The accidents occurred between 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m.

SMYRNA, DE- Ncadvertiser.com writes that a hit-and-run crash left one person dead in Delaware this week. The incident occurred in the early morning when a car struck a pedestrian who was in the left lane of S. Dupont Boulevard near its intersection with Bretford Road.*

SHOREWOOD, MN- Ncadvertiser.com writes that a water skier Hennepin County suffered injuries in an early morning accident on Lake Minnetonka near Gale Island.* 

Chickamauga, Georgia - According to an online news report published on timesfreepress.com, a 58-year-old man from Chickamauga, Georgia, was fatally struck by a GMC Sierra while the man was riding his bicycle on Highway 341 in Walker County, Georgia.*  

BUTTS COUNTY, GA - According to an accident news article published on wgxa.tv, a woman was tragically killed and three other people were severely injured in a serious car accident in Butts County, Georgia.*

DUBLIN, GA — According to an online accident news report published on 13wmaz.com, a 57-year-old man was tragically killed in an I-16 accident that shut down the interstate for many hours.* 

Analysts who studied commercial truck accidents performed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) discovered main causes for truck wrecks after the number of fatal truck crashes increased from 2017 to 2018. The FMCSA considered these causes of fatal or catastrophic truck crashes as “hidden.” Additionally, statistics show that 82% of deaths caused by truck crashes were someone other than the truck driver. People who die in truck crashes are the other drivers on the road, motorcycle riders, pedestrians, and bicycle riders. 

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, or CVSA, released data from a study the organization conducted that focused on brake safety of large trucks and semis on Brake Safety Day. The results of the analysis performed by the CVSA should strike fear in motorists who share the roads with commercial vehicles.

DUNWOODY, GA- A driver struck a cyclist in Dunwoody recently and became the first individual to face cyclist-related charges under the city’s vulnerable road user law, according to REPORTERNEWSPAPERS.NET. Dunwoody’s law went into effect on May 1, 2020. Under the new law, drivers must leave at least three feet of space between their vehicle and a cyclist when passing. The driver may have to veer into the opposite lane of traffic to do so, and in some cases, may have to wait for a safe opportunity to pass if there is no way to do so while providing the mandatory three feet. Drivers unable to provide adequate space must follow at a distance. A total of twenty citations have been issued related to the ordinance since it went into effect.

CHATSWORTH, GA- Chatsworthtimes.com writes that a couple died in a collision this week in Chatsworth. The couple, identified as a nineteen-year-old man and a twenty-year-old woman, were traveling on US 411 close to Hooker Road when they were involved in a crash with another car. The victims’ vehicle overturned and then collided with a tree.*

OMAHA, NE- The ncadvertiser.com writes that a driver was involved in a crash that led to the death of a pedestrian this week in Omaha. The victim was identified as a 44-year-old man from Omaha.* 

PUTNAM COUNTY, GA - 13wmaz.com writes that a fatal crash took place in Putnam County this week in the mid-afternoon on Highway 441. The incident occurred when an older couple was traveling in a 2012 Toyota Highlander and tried to turn onto Bethany Church Road when they collided with a Chevrolet Trailblazer.*

AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY, TX- Cbsaustin.com writes that a 69-year-old man died in a pedestrian crash in Austin-Travis County. The incident occurred in the late evening on Bastrop Highway. Reports indicate that the involved vehicle, identified as a 2006 Toyota Sienna, was heading north at the time of the crash.* 

According to an online news report published on 1011now.com, law enforcement, along with emergency medical personnel, responded to a fatal crash in Cass County.*

ATLANTA, GA- Wsbtv.com writes that the Atlanta Police Department released news that its officers will not respond to car crashes unless injuries are involved. The policy is in response to the coronavirus pandemic.*

SEVERN, MD- Patch.com writes that a collision left a taxi driver died this week in Maryland. The driver was traveling with a passenger at the time, and that individual sustained severe injuries.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA- Northwestgeorgianews.com writes that a driver struck and killed a pedestrian in an overnight crash on Interstate 285 East in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Officers arrived on the scene and found the pedestrian in the road, already deceased.*

MURRAY COUNTY, GA- Wdef.com writes that a car crash on Highway 411 left a young couple dead this week in Murray County. The incident occurred near the intersection with Hooker Road.*

CHAMBLEE, GA- According to 11alive.com, the police are investigating a crash that killed one person this week in Chamblee. Officers reportedly were called to the crash site after receiving news of a stolen vehicle and a possible kidnapping.*

CALIFORNIA- Gpb.org writes that a training exercise went catastrophically wrong this week at a Marine Corps base in Southern California. An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) was traveling off of the California coastline when it sank. There were sixteen service members on board at the time of the incident. Only eight were found.* 

DEKALB COUNTY, GA- Fox5atlanta.com writes that a crash took place in DeKalb County that involved three cars and injured a county police officer. A car reportedly full of armed robbery suspects struck another car, pushing that vehicle into the officer’s car.*

WALTON COUNTY, GA- The waltontribune.com writes that three people involved in a crash in Walton County suffered critical injuries this week, while another individual was also injured. The incident occurred on Georgia 186 in the afternoon.*

Tragically, millions of motorists are involved in auto accidents each year throughout the United States.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), law enforcement reported more than 7,277,000 traffic collisions in one year alone.  

USA- Hit-and-runs are on the rise nationally after jumping 60 percent in a matter of a few years. The numbers come from the AAA’s study on hit-and-runs, which looked at data through 2016. The vast majority of those killed in such crashes are pedestrians and cyclists who are less protected on the road.*

According to an online news report published on the OrlandoSentinel.com and FoxBusiness.com, well over 100 riders sustained personal injuries while riding Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay water slide. In a recent lawsuit filed against Universal Orlando Resort, a man from New York is alleging the popular water slide injured him, resulting in the man being paralyzed from the neck down.