Although many cars come with equipment that are supposed to make them more resistant to wrecks, keep drivers safe and decrease the chances of major damages being caused as a result of an accident, not all models live up to expectations. Reports show that if the car is not purchased from an authorized dealership location, certain safety features may be out of date, worn, or even missing, which may have facilitated many crashes and injuries in the past. The increase in (read more)
Read MoreMan lost his life when he was hit by multiple vehicles while attempting to cross the 134 freeway in Los Angeles in early morning hours. Pedestrian accident.
Read MoreOne motorist lost his life in a major auto accident on Highway 16 involving a big rig truck. Big rig collides head-on with Ford truck. 2 injured in crash.
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20
Sep
2011
Tomatoe Truck Accident Closes Lanes on 5 Freeway
Big rig truck collided with a delivery vehicle on the 5 freeway. Diesel fuel leaked out across lanes prompting authorities to close down a portion of highway.
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14
Sep
2011
Pedestrian Hit By Two Cars In Fatal Car Crash
A 27-year-old male trying to cross from the south side of Madison Avenue was hit by a vehicle when the driver reportedly failed to notice the pedestrian, according to news sources. The vehicle, a 2004 Chevy Cavalier traveling east-bound struck the walking pedestrian at around 3:33 a.m. A California Highway Patrol spokesperson said that the 27-year-old man was reportedly dressed completely in black, making him less noticeable to incoming traffic on the poorly lit road. The man was reportedly thrown into (read more)
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08
Sep
2011
Reese Witherspoon Injured While Jogging
According to news sources 35-year-old actress Reese Witherspoon was struck by a car on Wednesday while jogging in Santa Monica, California. The Oscar-winning actress is known to be quite the avid jogger and presumably knows the area she was jogging in Wednesday well. However, while running through an unmarked crosswalk she was struck by a car travelling at approximately 20 mph. The vehicle was operated by an 84-year old woman. The woman was cited for failing to yield to a (read more)
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30
Aug
2011
Motorcyle Safety Study Begins in Irvine
A year-long motorcycle safety research project began last week, as the first rider rode away in Irvine, California on a bike that logs data created by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. One hundred bikes will be tracked and they will provide crash, near-crash, and pre-crash information to researchers, according to news reports. The bikes have been installed with camera and recording devices that will observe the normal riding behavior of motorcyclists. The devices installed include a GPS, brake lever, pedal (read more)
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30
Aug
2011
Baseball Fan Falls from Stairwell
During a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers in the Arlington, TX stadium, a fan took a dangerous fall down a stairwell. The unidentified 24-year-old fell 21 feet as he was leaving the game with friends. It appears there was no foul play involved, according to news reports. He was knocked unconscious and taken to a hospital for treatment. This is the third incidence of a fan falling in the past year at this stadium. According (read more)
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30
Aug
2011
Theme Park Settles with Injured Boy
Knott’s Berry Farm has reached an undisclosed settlement with the boy who was injured on their roller coaster ride in 2009. The boy was sitting with his father in the front row of the Xcelerator roller coaster when a cable on the ride broke and severely injured his leg. The 12-year-old had to undergo several surgeries and extensive physical therapy in order to gain the ability to walk again. He has made a recovery since the accident, according to news (read more)
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30
Aug
2011
National Safety Panel finds PG&E to Blame
The National Transportation Safety Board met in Washington today to discuss its final report regarding the 2010 natural-gas pipeline blast in San Bruno, California that killed 8 people and destroyed 38 homes. The panel found that PG&E Corporation used flawed materials when the pipe was installed and failed to maintain their oversight system. They also found poor recordkeeping and inadequate emergency response contributed to the explosion, according to news reports. The company plans to spend 2.2 billion in replacement costs (read more)
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