It has been reported by multiple news sources that intoxicated driving is not the primary cause of death among teens in the country anymore: distracted driving is. The reports indicate that Cohen Children’s Medical Center has carried out a research to identify the main factor behind the majority of fatal accidents involving teens. The reports show that over 300,000 teens sustain injuries as a result of accidents caused by distracted drivers, while at least 3,000 teens die due to the (read more)
Read MoreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has indicated that all units of 2010 and 2011 ARFF, 2009 through 2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther, and 2010 through 2013 Panther II emergency vehicles were recalled. The company Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. has decided to issue this recall after it was noted that the grease fitting in the steering column in these vehicles could get caught while the vehicle is in use, which could cause then tear the cover, increasing the risk of (read more)
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May
2013
Coach Buses Recalled By Temsa Global
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that several coach bus models are being recalled over a possible issue with the vehicle’s fuel tank. According to the agency, Temsa Global decided to issue this recall after it was noted that the 2011 through 2013 TS35C coach buses have been equipped with fuel tanks that could develop leaks unexpectedly, which could lead to a possible fire since the fuel may be exposed to an ignition source. The federal agency has (read more)
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May
2013
Boys And Girls Jackets, Swetashirts Recalled
Multiple hoodies designed for boys and girls are being recalled after it was reported that the jackets and sweatshirts could pose a serious strangulation hazard to children. The reports indicate that the sweatshirts and jackets come with certain drawstrings that could pose a risk to young children. The products were not linked to any incidents, however, the 1997 CPSC guidelines state that hoodies, jackets and sweatshirts should not be manufactured with any drawstring that could pose a strangling risk to (read more)
Read MoreAccording to a series of news agencies, certain lounger bean bag chairs are being recalled over a possible strangulation or suffocation hazard. The reports indicate that these bean bag chairs haven’t been equipped with zipper closures, which could allow young children to unzip the lounger bags. According to the firm, the small beads inside of the bag could be either ingested or inhaled by the small children, which could pose a serious strangulation hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have indicated that multiple microwave popcorn makers have been known to overheat and ignite, which led to a recall. The company behind the manufacturing of the Microwave Popcorn Maker has reported that the products were linked to at least 20 reports of incidents linked to the overheating of the product while in use. According to Avon, these products could pose a risk if they are cooked for too long. The company has stated that affected consumers should (read more)
Read MoreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that Autocar, LLC has issued a recall for trucks manufactured between November 16, 2004 and September 10, 2012. According to the firm, these vehicles may lack important tank drain valves, which could make the air tanks fail when it comes to draining the moisture that is introduced into the tank, increasing the risk of a potential air capacity reduction, which could increase the risk of an accident. You can follow this link (read more)
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May
2013
Florida Communities Shorten Yellow Light Lengths
According to a series of news agencies, lawmakers in Florida decided to change the rules when it comes to traffic signals in order to make the length of yellow lights shorter than what federal standards recommend. The reports indicate that after the period in which the signals keep the yellow lights on was shortened, communities in Florida were able to collect over $100 million in revenue with red light cameras installed at multiple intersections across the state. According to the (read more)
Read MoreAccording to multiple news agencies, a 19-year-old man was involved in an accident that left two people seriously injured. He reportedly took a big rig from its owner and drover it on the northbound lanes of the Interstate 15. The river ended up crashing the big rig into several cars. Once the authorities caught him, the driver reportedly said that he was driving that way to “flee zombies”. Now, the 19-year-old has pleaded guilty. According to the authorities, the driver (read more)
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May
2013
Woman Killed In Highway 20 Collision
According to several news agencies, the California Highway Patrol has stated that an accident that happened near Marysville has claimed at least one life. The reports show that the woman from Yuba City was driving her Dodge Neon on the westbound lanes of the Highway 20 when she allowed the vehicle to veer off the roadway. According to the authorities, she attempted to correct the vehicle, which caused it to drive into the oncoming traffic. A Ford Crown Victoria ended (read more)
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