According to multiple news agencies across the state of California, a driver was killed as a result of an accident that happened early today on Highway 99. The official memo issued by the California Highway Patrol has revealed that the motorist was driving his vehicle on the southbound lanes of the Highway 99 in Galt when his car veered off the roadway, rolled over and crashed near Arno Road. According to the troopers who responded to the scene, the man was reportedly (read more)
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04
May
2012
Crash On Highway 99 Claims a Life
According to several news agencies, a minor traffic accident that happened Monday afternoon was reported recently. The release that was issued by the California Highway Patrol shows that the accident took place on the transition between NB – 110 and WB I-105. According to the troopers, a 23-year-old woman was traveling on the freeway when she suddenly lost control of her car and crashed. Troopers who responded to the wreck scene claimed she was driving too fast for the road conditions. No (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news outlets, an accident that happened last Sunday sent a woman from Rancho Cordova to the hospital. The release issued by the California Highway Patrol has showed that a minivan was traveling on the southbound lanes of the Interstate 5 when it suddenly was rear-ended by a Honda Civic. According to the official reports, the minivan was going at about 55 mph when the accident happened. Troopers say that the Honda Civic driver, a 19-year-old motorist from Redding claimed (read more)
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11
Apr
2012
Automakers Oppose Bill on Driverless Cars
Recent news articles have revealed that carmakers have demonstrated their unwillingness to embrace the technology of Google’s driverless car system and its legislation. According to the information recently disclosed, the auto industry has strongly objected the “autonomous vehicle” system by declaring their apprehension toward the possibility driverless cars could pave the way for lawsuits in the case crashes associated with the new technology occur. Google’s agents have declared that contrary to the popular belief, this new technology could reduce the number of (read more)
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30
Mar
2012
Crash Near Woodlake Claims One Life
According to several news agencies across California, one person was killed in an accident that happened just north of Woodlake last Thursday morning. Official reports issued by the California Highway Patrol have revealed that the accident took place on State Route 245 when the motorist who was attempting to drive away from the authorities failed to negotiate a curve. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver didn’t notice the right-hand curve, pressed the brakes hard and locked the wheels. The vehicle (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news outlets, Trans Tech has decided to issue a recall for all units of the 2011 and 2012 Trans Tech School Buses. The official announcement released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has revealed that these recalled vehicles used Ford E450 and E350 chassis and are being recalled for failing to meet federal design specifications that could cause the insufficient torque valves to force the shoulder restraint to come detached from the anchorage. This problem, according to the (read more)
Read MoreCaterpillar commercial trucks were recalled because of an unexpected continuous brake application that could occur as a result of a possible internal fuel leakage. According to several news sources, this problem may be caused due to the Bendix relay valves the recalled vehicles are equipped with, which could lead the brakes to overheat. Since this issue could lead to a fire, the National Highway Traffics Safety Administration is advising drivers they should respond to this recall quickly. This possible leakage linked (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news outlets across the country, the Columbia ParCar Corporation of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, voluntarily recalled about 1,400 units of golf, service and other utility vehicles. According to the official statement released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the reason for the recall was that the lower steering yoke could possibly loosen at the joint with the steering rack and pinion. The company states that if the steering yoke loosens, the motorist could lose control of the vehicle (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news sources in California, a driver who was under the influence of alcohol caused a three-vehicle crash. The accident occurred last Sunday morning. The official reports from the California Highway Patrol show that the 42-year-old motorist from Sacramento was driving on Interstate 80 at a very high speed when she suddenly rear-ended a Ford Explorer and veered off the road. The Buick Lucerne that the woman was driving ended up colliding with trees after the vehicle drifted to (read more)
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30
Jan
2012
Crash In Fresno Kills Two, Leaves Three Injured
According to several news outlets, an accident involving a van was responsible for two deaths last Saturday night in Fresno. The California Highway Patrol official reports show that the mini-van carrying four people failed to come to a complete stop at the intersection of Del Rey and North and ran into the path of a pickup truck. The vehicles were thrown across the road and into a field. According to the official memo released by the authorities, the van was (read more)
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