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Five Teens Involved In Rollover Crash
Texas State Highway 130 has the highest posted speed limit in the country, allowing motorists to travel as fast as 85 miles per hour. State Highway 130 is also where five teens were involved in a fatal crash that happened …
Airless Tires May Be On The Market In 2024
No matter when it happens, getting a flat tire or a blowout is never pleasant. Soon, such inconveniences while driving may become a thing of the past.
The CBS local station in Dallas – Fort Worth recently reported. Michelin and …
Vigil Gathers After Street Racing Accident
Three vehicles that were illegally street racing are being blamed in the death of a 9-year-old girl in Dallas last month. According to a story reported by the CBS Local station in Dallas, a community gathered together for a vigil …
Partial Red Light Camera Ban Nears Passage
Just a few years ago, cities all across the United States were quick to adopt red light cameras as a means of traffic enforcement. Now, according to a story reported by the CBS local station in Dallas, a ban of …
Farmer Amputates Own Leg To Save Himself From Equipment Accident
Nebraska farmer Kurt Kaser was performing part of his regular chores as a farmer when he found himself caught in a grain auger as he was unloading a load of corn. Kaser had stepped into a corn hopper when he …
DART Bus Involved In Multi-Vehicle Crash
Taking the bus is a great way to save money on daily commuting costs. It also provides a way to address environmental concerns and is a great value and convenience for many people living within the city. Even with all …
Man Suspected Of DUI Crashes Van Into House, Crew Removed It 8 Days Later
The last thing anyone expects when celebrating a weekend holiday at home is to be involved in a motor vehicle accident.
The CBS Local station in Dallas reports that that is exactly what happened to Valarie Smith and her family …
Police Find Break In Increased Motorcycle Thefts
After a police chase with a U-Haul truck in Dallas County, authorities believe they may have gotten a break in an ongoing case involving the theft of motorcycles and four-wheelers in the area.
The CBS Local affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth …
3 People Die In Fiery Crash Where Speed Was A Factor
A total loss of control: That is what many survivors of rollover crashes report feeling right after such an accident. Rollover crashes are incredibly dangerous and often end in severe injuries or fatalities. NBCDFW in Dallas 5 reports that such …
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 …