Distracted driving is the third most common cause of fatal car crashes in British Columbia, according to the news, and this has been attributed to the rise of drivers texting and using phones while driving. Police will be enforcing all distracted driving laws in the region more heavily, according to the authorities. The texting and driving laws in the region carry a fine of $167 for the first offense. Speeding remains the most common cause of road fatalities in the (read more)
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20
Jul
2012
Four-Car Pile Up Reported, Driver Was Texting
According to a series of news organizations, a 33-year-old construction worker reportedly drank 3 beers in 90 minutes and unfortunately caused an accident that resulted in a four-car pile up. Apart from drinking, the authorities claim, the construction worker was texting and not paying attention at the time of the accident. His blood alcohol level was around a 0.15, which is nearly twice the legal limit for intoxication in the state of Florida. The main idea shows us that both (read more)
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19
Jul
2012
NFL Star Pulled Over For Erratic Driving
It’s been stated in the media repeatedly that one of the NFL running back stars was reportedly spotted driving a vehicle that was seen weaving across the northbound lanes of the Interstate 880 last Wednesday morning, which prompted a California Highway Patrol officer to pull him over. The Seattle Seahawks star was later taken into the custody of the authorities after the officer reportedly tested the athlete’s blood alcohol level, which was of .10. when the legal limit in California (read more)
Read MoreAll polls show that distracted driving is the upcoming generation’s drunk driving. In fact, recent studies show that distracted driving is worse for society in terms of causing accidents since more crashes have been reportedly linked to distracted drivers than drunk driving. According to the news, accidents like the one involving a 28-year-old Colorado Springs resident who was involved in a rollover crash could be avoided. According to the authorities, there were no injuries reported, but the cause was careless (read more)
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08
Sep
2011
Teens Involved In DUI Car Crash Arrested
According to news sources, two teenagers were involved in a DUI car accident last Wednesday night on Amesti Road. Reports seem to suggest that the driver of the vehicle was an 18 year-old teenager and was driving under the influence when he crashed into a pole and trees according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). In the passenger seat during the car crash was another 19 year-old teenager. The 18 year-old teenager was driving a 1994 Honda Accord when all (read more)
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12
Aug
2011
Driver Arrested for DUI in Paso Robles Car Crash
3 car crash in Paso Robles results in major injuries to at least one motorist. One driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Personal injury lawyer Los Angeles
Read MoreMedia sources report that a bicyclist was injured when he was struck by a vehicle whose driver was under the influence in Ventura Wednesday night. According to a report from the Ventura Police Department, two Ventura Police Officers heard the sound of traffic accident near the intersection of San Jon Road and Thompson Boulevard and then witnessed a vehicle speeding away from the area. The officers followed and caught the vehicle near California and Harbor Streets. A search of the (read more)
Read MoreA Weed man was injured in a single-vehicle accident and arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Saturday after his car went of the road, report media sources. According to the California Highway Patrol, the 47-year-old man was driving eastbound on Route A12 when his Pontiac Grand Am drifted on to the dirt shoulder. The driver over-corrected and vehicle skidded across the roadway eventually crashing into a fence, trees and rocks. The motorist, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown (read more)
Read MoreThe California Highway Patrol (CHP) is continuing an investigation into the major auto accident in Beaumont Monday night. Police reports indicate that the car accident occurred sometime around 5:45pm when a Toyota Tacoma truck was driving on Bellflower Avenue and did not stop at a stop sign at Brookside Avenue. The Tacoma made a left turn into the path of a Dodge pickup truck. According to the CHP, the Dodge had the right of way and swerved, but could not (read more)
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12
Apr
2011
Highway 29 Collision Results in Injuries
A three-car accident on Highway 29 on Monday night resulted in the injury of two people. The accident happened south of St. Helena around 11:15pm.
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