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Woman Hit And Killed After Trying To Cross Interstate
Walking along busy roadways can be dangerous. So much so, that many states have laws on the books which prohibit pedestrians from walking along a highway or interstate, except under very specific conditions. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT…
Teen Steals A Joyride, Crashes Mother’s Car
Several states have programs in which young drivers can obtain a permit to begin learning how to drive. This modern rite of passage can begin as young as 14 years-of-age. However, because both inexperience and not knowing the rules of …
Police Chief And Son Among Those Killed In Horrible Crash
The town of Bardwell was recently struck by tragedy after an accident on Highway 34 in Ellis County on Sunday, March 24th.
The CBS Local affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth reported a little after 10:00 a.m. that morning, Texas Department of …
Family Friend Turns Tragedy Into Campaign To Teach Others
The CBS affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth reported a news story about how students at a local Christian school are turning a tragedy into a chance to do good in the community.
Almost three years ago, Tita Shaffer, 12, who was …
Two People Dead After Head-On Collision
Two people are dead after a vicious head-on collision in Tyler, Texas. The accident involved a pickup truck and a charter bus carrying students home from a trip to Florida.
The CBS local station in Dallas-Fort Worth reported on Sunday, …
Woman Fixes Intersection Where A Young Girl Died
A local mothers efforts to change the timing of traffic lights at a dangerous intersection after her 20-month-old daughter was killed are finally taking place. The safety improvements were made 11 months after the accident at what some consider the …
Driver Finds Out Too Late Their Replacement Airbag Was Fake
As if the Takata airbag scandal wasn’t enough to raise concerns of motorists with hundreds of thousands of cars on recall for defective airbags, now motorists have to be on the lookout for fake airbags.
The CBS Local station in …
Speeding Vehicle Goes Airborne, Causes Utility Pole Collapse
Few things can be more terrifying than losing control of your vehicle when you’re behind the wheel. When such a situation happens along with a brush with serious injury or even death, it can make one feel extremely fortunate to …
Motorist Pinned Between Median And 18-Wheeler
The winter weather this year has caused an incredible number of accidents. For those motorists who find themselves caught in a weather-related crash that also involves a large commercial truck, the outcome can be terrifying and end in tragedy.
CBS …
Border Patrol Agent Killed While Assisting Driver
In 2003, the state of Texas enacted its law requiring motorists to Move Over or Slow Down. The law states that whenever there are TxDOT workers, or an emergency vehicle with its emergency lights are flashing, motorists must either …
Alleged DUI Driver Caught And Arrested In Fatal Accident
Ringing in the New Year is a time for celebration and going out with friends to have fun and remember the old year. Most people know that while it’s great to go out and have a few drinks it is …
Accident Report Turns Out To Be Incorrect
What was originally reported as a hit and run crash involving two motorcycle officers, investigators are now saying that isn’t the case.
In a news story which appeared on the CBS local station in Dallas, officials now say that the …
Driver Destroys Front Porch Then Flees
It would seem that people aren’t the only potential victims of a hit-and-run crash. For one couple in Plano, his home ended up damaged after a driver ran into his front porch and drove away.
In a story appearing on …
Child’s Prank Causes Fatality, Murder Charge
A childish prank on Wednesday has led to a woman losing her life in a fatal crash and a 14-year-old now facing a murder charge.
The CBS affiliate station in Dallas-Fort Worth reported in a story which appeared on its …
11 Vehicle Accident Near Grapevine
Freeways and Interstate highways offer a quick way for motorists to commute and get from the suburbs into the city and back again. Most daily commutes are done every day without an incident. There is always a chance, however, that …
Police Use Grim Reminder To Tell Public About Seat Belt Safety
It’s a well-known fact that seat belts save lives. According to the United States Department of Transportation, when used correctly, seat belts can prevent serious injury and fatalities. Because seatbelt use is as high as 90.1%, an estimated 14,668 lives …
High Speed Chase Causes Officers To Collide
Anyone can get into an accident at any time – even law enforcement officers while they are trying to protect us.
The NBC affiliate station in Dallas – Fort Worth reported that a police officer and sheriff’s deputy had to …
5 Reasons To Undergo Physical Therapy After a Car Accident
Most car accident victims either get emergency treatment right away, or see a doctor in the days after their accident. But many never think to get physical therapy—even if it would actually help significantly with their injury. If you’ve been …
Lawsuit Filed Against Night Club For DUI Accident
Texas and every other state have what is called dram shop laws on the books. These laws state that if you or someone with you is injured in an accident, personal injury lawsuits can be filed against the individual and …
FedEx Truck Caught In Big Rig Accident
Drivers can expect increased traffic over the holiday season, both of passenger and commercial vehicles trying to get to where they’re going. Along with increased traffic comes higher accident rates on our nation’s highways and with it serious injuries and …
Concrete Thrown From Overpass, Smashes And Kills Driver
A driver has been killed after a chunk of concrete was thrown from an overpass on U.S. 91 near Nashville on Tuesday morning. According to a report appearing on the Dallas – Fort Worth CBS affiliate website, the concrete went …
Be Careful On Relying Too Much On Self-Driving Features
Over the past few years, there seems to have been endless hype created by both the media and by auto manufacturers about self-driving cars. Also being widely promoted are safety features that can alert drivers as to hazards in the …
55 Year Sentence Handed Down In Bus Driver Crash
Just a year after the anniversary which marks a horrific accident that happened in New Braunfels leaving 13 church parishioners dead, the man responsible for the crash is due to be sentenced.
According to a news story on the NBC …
Ambulance Stolen And Taken For Joyride
Early Thursday morning, a female patient of Morton Hospital in downtown Louisville stole an ambulance and led police officers on a chase around the city.
According to a story reported by the CBS affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth, at approximately 3:15 …
Bus Crash Tied To Drug Use
The investigation to find out just what caused a motor vehicle accident can take a long time. Gathering the evidence, the expert testimony and accident reconstruction can all have their part to play to get to the truth.
According to …