Tired drivers are causing an increasing number of serious and fatal auto accidents, according to a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. With spring break upon us and the summer travel season just around the corner, it's important to note than young drivers, ages 16 to 24, accounted for more than half...
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Underride Trucking Accidents Deadly Threat to Columbus Motorists
A rare piece of bipartisan legislation has been introduced in Congress, which if passed would substantially reduce the threat of so-called "underride accidents" in Ohio and beyond. The Stop Underrides Act of 2017 was introduced by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in the Senate and by Reps. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) and...
Read MoreBlack Ice, a Hazard for Drivers in Ohio
As we draw closer to the end of winter, the brisk cold clashes with the occasional warm, signifying that spring is just around the corner. This struggle between temperatures can create a serious hazard for Ohio drivers, especially when wet roads suddenly freeze. Black ice can be an unforeseen danger to those who aren't prepared....
Read MoreChildren of Columbus man killed by police deputy driving 100 mph file lawsuit
Family available for interviews with media as 2-year anniversary approaches COLUMBUS, Ohio – Children of a Columbus man killed by a Franklin County police deputy sheriff driving over 100 miles per hour are taking legal action against the county as part of a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members are available for interviews with the media...
Read MoreIs a Smartphone Manufacturer Responsible for Crash Prevention?
In 2003, a car accident victim sued Cingular after she was hurt in a collision caused by a driver using a Cingular phone. The crash victim tried to hold Cingular accountable for the collision, but the New York Times indicates the lawsuit was not a success. An appeal's court affirmed the ruling that Cingular could not...
Read MoreEveryone is at Risk of Intersection Accidents on Icy Roads
Late in December, an ice storm hit Ohio and contributed to a fatal car accident. A 20-year-old Columbus woman was traveling on 1-270 when her car careened off the highway and got stuck. She left her vehicle and was standing on the side of the road when another car also began to slide and hit her....
Read MoreWhy Columbus Car Accidents are Increasing Due to Mobile Technology
Several tragic accidents recently have been attributed to the use of SnapChat, a popular app that makes it possible for someone to post photos of their speed limit while driving. One accident involved a teen driver who recorded a SnapChat video of her driving 115 miles per hour. Shortly after she took the video, she crashed her...
Read MoreSpeeding Drivers and Car Accident Risks During Thanksgiving Weekend
A look back at past Thanksgivings shows that motorists face a substantial increased risk of auto accidents over Thanksgiving. As this year's Thanksgiving holiday approaches, it is important to consider the car accident risks the holiday can present. On one recent Thanksgiving day, a tragic Ohio crash occurred that killed two people. Inquisitr reported the fatal accident...
Read MoreDangerous Cargo Causes Highway Risks for Motorists
Interstate 80 in Ohio had to be shut down recently as a result of a semi-truck accident, according to WKBN. The interstate was closed for hours, as were highways leading to the interstate. The reason both the interstate and adjacent highways were closed for so long was because the semi-truck caught fire while carrying a...
Read MoreBack To School Means More Students Walking In Columbus
It's back to school season in Columbus, and that means students of all ages will be getting around on foot and by bike - from kids going to local elementary schools to college students at Ohio State. Unfortunately, those students are also some of the most vulnerable people on our roads. That's why it's so...
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