Car and Auto Accidents Blogs
A recent study showed eleven of the 50 most dangerous highways in the United states are located in Texas. The study, conducted by Value Penguin, pulled data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (NHTSA-FARS). The study considered several different factors in making the assessment, such as fatalities per crash, miles-traveled per capita and percentage of fatal non-vehicle collisions. While no one wants to be one of these statistics, vehicle accidents do happen and they can cause mental and physical pain.
Auto mishaps can have many different causes and sometimes determining who or what is at fault can be a complex process. If there’s a multi-car pile up, for example, the process of figuring out who is responsible for what damages can be a lengthy and arduous process. Additionally, there maybe some outside factor that contributed to the impairment of a driver before they caused a crash. A bartender continuing to serve a customer alcohol past what they reasonably should, would be a case where on outside party contributed to the occurrence of an automobile accident.
A Stalled Motorist Triggers Multi-Car Crash
Because a car accident can happen anywhere and at any time, it pays to be prepared and to pay attention. Even a case of sudden car trouble on a busy highway or interstate can end up being the underlying reason …
Man Killed After Driving off Exit Ramp
No one can ever predict when or how an accident can occur. Even if you strive to be the safest driver on the road, the worst can happen. Both rollover and airborne crashes can be the most frightening because there …
61-Year-Old Arrested After Police Chase Down Her Tractor
Texas News Today reports that a 61-year-old Rockwall County woman has been arrested after she attempted to crash her antique tractor into the town’s lead car for its Independence Day parade.
Police released a statement indicating that Laurie Bostic was …
Kentucky Authorities Arrest Dallas Man on Hit-and-Run Charges
News Graphic.com reports that a 25-year-old Dallas man has been arrested for his role in a hit-and-run crash that happened on the evening of Monday, June 28, 2021.
According to a statement issued by the Georgetown Police Department in Georgetown, …
Woman Arrested for Assault After Crashing Through Liquor Store
MEAWW recently reported on their website that a 58-year-old woman from Irving, Texas has been arrested on the charge of aggravated assault after she attempted to run over her partner with her car, crashing into a liquor store.
According to …
Van Zandt County Crash Leaves Two Dead, Two Injured
KLTV reports that a crash in Van Zandt County has left two people dead and another two hospitalized with injuries.
According to a statement issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the fatal crash happened at approximately 11:25 …
Family of 5 Struck By Suspects Fleeing the Scene of a Shootout
ABC 13 in Houston reported on their website that a family of five was struck by a vehicle carrying two suspects who were involved in a shootout in South Houston on Thursday, June 24th, 2021.
According to a statement released …
Third Person Dies After Head-On Collision
KSWO reports that a third person died after a three-vehicle crash on Friday Evening in Stephens County, Oklahoma.
According to a statement released by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the multi-fatality crash happened on the evening of Friday, June 18, 2021, …
Anna Police Issue Warrant For Tennessee Man After He Flees During Traffic Stop
Whenever someone sees the flash of red and blue lights in their rearview mirror, there can be a sense of panic. The urge to fight or to fly can be a strong one.To stay out of more serious trouble, it’s …
Motorcyclist Dies in Early Morning Crash
It’s no secret that motorcyclists are more exposed than the drivers of other motor vehicles to the hazards of the road. Even if a biker is careful to take every possible safety precaution to stay safe, one moment of inattention …
SH-183 Crash In Euless Kills One
Road debris can easily cause an accident by bumping a car off the road or flattening a tire. Sadly, such an incident seems to have happened in Euless last night. One person was killed. The Times News Express reports.
The …
Eight People Injured, Three Seriously Hurt After Vehicle Crashes Into Racing Spectators
Texas News Today reports that a total of eight people were injured at a racecourse in El Paso County when one of the vehicles crashed into a group of spectators on Sunday, June 13th.
According to a statement released by …
Dallas Woman Killed & 3 Others Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Oregon
The Statesman’s Journal reports that a 66-year-old Dallas woman was killed, and three additional people were sent to the hospital with injuries in a crash just outside of Buchanan, Oregon, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.
Oregon officials say that the …
One Woman Dead After Crashing into Utility Pole in Austin
CBS News Austin reports that a woman was killed in a single-car crash in southeast Austin the early morning hours on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021.
Police investigators say that the deadly crash happened in the 5200 Block of McKinney Falls …
Two Crashes Over The Weekend Possibly Linked To Street Racing
Fox 4 News is reporting on a police investigation involving two separate crashes. They’re believed to be connected to street racing and stunting.
The crashes didn’t involve other vehicles, but two businesses were wrecked. Surveillance video captured crashes at a …
Two LDS Missionaries Killed In Head-On Collision In North Texas
Police in Denton told reporters at NBC Dallas-Fort Worth that two missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were killed in a head-on crash last Tuesday.
The 18- and 20-year-old missionaries were driving on Sherman Drive when …
Texas Motorcycle Fatalities Are Up Despite Lower Traffic Numbers
A new report by the Texas Transportation Institute looked at crash statistics over the pandemic. Despite a 2% decrease in motorcycle crashes, fatalities are up by 17%. Spectrum Local News reported on the matter.
The report states that 7,481 motorcycle …
Fatal Unbelted Crashes In Texas Spike
A report from the Texas Department of Transportation shows that the number of Texans killed while not wearing a seat belt increased by 16%. The Brownwood Bulletin reports.
The report states than 1,073 unbelted people died in crashes in …
Two Hit-And-Run Crashes Leave One Dead, One Injured
Two hit-and-run accidents happened in Dallas last night that left one dead and one injured, according to WFAA. Police are investigating the accidents.
The first accident happened around 8:45 p.m Thursday on W. Mockingbird Lane. A pedestrian was walking down …
Warrant Issued For Wichita Falls Ambulance Theft Case
The Times Record News reports a warrant has been issued in relation to an ambulance theft in Wichita Falls.
The warrant alleges that a 2020 Chevrolet ambulance was stolen on April 29 from Trans Star Ambulance on Call Field Road. …
Police Arrest Man Driving Tesla From The Back Seat
In a story that made national news, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported on a California man who was arrested after multiple people saw him riding in the back seat of his Tesla with no one in the driver’s seat.
The …
SUV Crashes Into Patrol Car In Itasca, One Dead
KCEN TV reported on a crash in Itasca where one person died and two others injured after an SUV crashed into a patrol car. The crash happened on May 8 on I-35.
Texas DPS states that a GMC Acadia was …
Death Of Young Woman Leads To Arguments About Road Safety In Killeen
A crash in Killeen has raised questions about the safety of a road sign in that town. KXXV reported on why some people want the sign removed.
Just before 4 in the morning on Friday, April 16, officers went to …
Man Killed In I-35 Crash In La Porte
WSBT.com reported on an accident that happened near I-35 north of La Porte. On April 26, La Porte deputies were summoned to a personal injury crash involving two vehicles. It was a head-on collision.
According to the press release, a …
Toddler Killed After Getting Ejected From Vehicle After A Crash On I-30
The Dallas Morning News reported on a crash that killed a two-year-old after it ejected them from the vehicle in Old East Dallas. Deputies are investigating the crash scene for evidence and plan to refer it to a grand jury …
If you or a loved one become injured in an accident where another driver or even the automobile manufacturer is at fault, you need someone who is going to be on your side to explain your best options. Insurance companies often do not have your best interests in mind when trying to negotiate a settlement. That’s why having an experienced auto-accident attorney on your team can be a valuable asset.