In light of recent events, the California Highway Patrol has stepped up to announce that car accidents are the leading cause of teen deaths in the state and according to several news agencies, distracted driving is one of the main factors behind this great number of car crashes involving teen drivers. An official statement released by the CHP shows that a teen driver is at least 39 percent more likely to be involved in a crash if there’s a passenger in (read more)
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28
Mar
2012
SUV Crashes Into Tree, Driver Reportedly Killed
An accident that took place on Interstate 80 unfortunately claimed the life of a man from Cool, according to multiple news agencies in California. An official release issued by the California Highway Patrol shows that the 66-year-old man from Cool was driving his vehicle on the westbound lanes of the Interstate 80 when unexpectedly his SUV swerved to the side of the road and hit a large oak tree near Rocklin Road. The driver was declared dead at the scene. Authorities and (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news sources, an accident that happened on Highway 68 sent the driver to the hospital sustaining moderate injuries. The California Highway Patrol has stated that the accident occurred last Wednesday morning near the Pasadera Drive. According to the official reports, a 33-year-old motorist was driving his Chevy on the freeway when he suddenly drifted off the road and crashed his vehicle into a tree. Traffic flow wasn’t affected by this accident because the Chevy eventually rolled down (read more)
Read MoreFollowing recent findings that certain pajamas and sleepwear items designed for children fail to meet federal flammability standards, Papa Bear Loungeabouts LLC, of Los Angeles, Calif., along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has decided to recall the hazardous garments at once. According to several news sources, the safety recall involves several different types of pajamas, nightgowns and separate pajama pants sold in both girls and boys sizes 0-6x and 7-14. All items were manufactured and distributed by PapaBear Loungeabouts between January 2004 and December (read more)
Read MoreAccording to the news nationwide, more models of the Britax/Chaperone infant child restraint systems are being recalled. An official announcement released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that the items manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc., between September 1st, 2010 and April 30th, 2011, are being recalled due to the risk of a severe injury in the event of a crash. The federal agency claims the recalled items are equipped with harness adjusters that detach from the seat unexpectedly. This (read more)
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03
Nov
2011
Motorist Dies in Major Accident on Highway 49
91-year-old Grass Valley man was killed in a collision on Highway 49 and an 80-year-old woman was taken to Roseville with major injuries. Accident injuries.
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