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Car Breaks Into Three Pieces In Accident
They design cars these days to crumple and break apart to dissipate the energy of a crash away from a driver. That may be what saved the life of a man in a crash that happened in Perry on Monday. …
Car Rolls While Speeding, Kills One, Injures Three
Some drivers think it’s okay to speed when there are few cars on the road because there’s no one to crash into. That’s a mistake. High rates of speed can cause you to lose control of a car and crash …
Five Vehicle Accident, Including Amazon Truck, Kills Two On Highway Near Houston
Two women died in a crash on Houston’s North Freeway in a chain-reaction crash thanks to wet roads. CBS reported on the incident.
The crash happened soon after midnight on Friday. An SUV pulled over after it got a flat …
Cyclist Dies In Hit And Run Accident In Hurst
Bicyclists may be hard to see at night, but that is no excuse for running away from the scene if you hit one. The police are searching for a driver who did just that. CBS reports.
Hurst police are on …
A Topless Woman Who Led Law Enforcement On A High-Speed Chase Surrendered Near Waxahachie
Officers with the Dallas Police Department were engaged in a high-speed chase of a topless woman along Interstate 5 last week. The chase ended when the woman crashed her vehicle into a semi tractor-trailer rig.
Police and law enforcement officers …
DART And City Of Dallas Deliver Care Packages
Residents in nursing homes sometimes rely on care packages for some of their needs. The City of Dallas and DART teamed up to help deliver packages to homes in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. CBSDFW.com reports.
This week, the …
Crash In Harris County Between Motorcycle And Pedestrian
Pedestrian accidents usually happen between larger vehicles and people in the roadway. But sometimes a smaller vehicle can tangle up with a pedestrian. That’s what seems to have happened in an accident in north Harris Country. KHOU reports.
A motorcycle …
Truck Crash Nearly Knocks Pillar Out Of Overpass
A truck accident in Parker County could have lead to a serious bridge collapse had it been worse. CBSDFW reported on the crash.
I-20 had to be closed in both directions this morning after a crash near Lakeshore Drive in …
A Driver Led Law Enforcement On A High Speed Chase After An Alleged Hit-And-Run Accident
A suspect was arrested last Wednesday after he allegedly struck a pedestrian and drove away.
CBS Local in Dallas reports that the Seagoville Police Department issued a statement saying that the driver of a pickup truck was involved in a …
Confusion Over Coronavirus Roadblocks
Texas tried imposing a mandatory self-quarantine on people coming over from Louisiana on Monday, but the orders appear to be unclear. CBSDFW reports on the matter.
The Governor is trying to keep the number of new coronavirus cases down coming …
Speeding Teen Kills Passenger, Injures Three Others In Ambulance Crash
A teen driver is facing the worst day of his life after a fatal crash involving an ambulance in Pleasant Grove. NBC 5 has the story.
According to the report, a 15-year-old was speeding down Scyene Road along with …
Truck Hauling Toilet Paper Tips Over, Catches Fire
The coronavirus outbreak has caused shortages all over the country. One trucking accident has made the shortages just a little bit worse. 1080 KRLD reports on the crash.
In Dallas County, a tractor-trailer crashed into the meridian and caught fire …
DART Requests Public To Follow New Rules To Slow Outbreak
DART provides an invaluable service to the city. Even in the wake of the outbreak, they are continuing full services. What they provide is essential, but they are asking the public to take precautions to stay safe. CBSDFW reports.…
Car Found Pinned Under Cab Of Big Rig In Melissa
Crashes with big rigs are dangerous for many reasons. First, their large size makes them heavy, and heavier things hit with more force. Even large pickup trucks stand little chance of withstanding a big rig crash.
But there’s another reason. …
Truck Drivers Are Under Strain As They Work Their Jobs With Limited Rest Opportunites
Even under normal circumstances, truck drivers help keep the lifeblood of the economy pumping in the United States of America. Now, during the current crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic, their jobs are more important than ever as they struggle to …
Drivers License Offices Close Due To Coronavirus
One thing that catches a lot of drivers with extra charges after a crash is an expired driver’s license. But now, thanks to the coronavirus outbreak, things are a little weird right now. CBSDFW reports.
The governor announced last …
Lime Suspends Service Thanks To Coronavirus
Scooters in cities have received a lot of negative attention lately. Crashes are common because of the lack of safety equipment and inadequate training by ride share companies on how to use them safely. Many of the crashes involve head …
A Truck Went Up In Flames After Hitting A Natural Gas Meter
The driver of a pickup truck had the horrifying experience of his vehicle bursting into flames. The driver hit a natural gas meter in Lewisville last week which caused a nerve-wracking disturbance in the community and property damage to a …
Self-Driving Car’s Visual Technology Can Be Hacked, Making AutoPilot Systems Unsafe
While self-driving automobiles is an idea that excites many, smart technology or artificial intelligence has a long way to go before it can be considered foolproof.
CBS News reported last week that researchers for McAfee Systems working in conjunction with …
Dallas City Council Members Endorse The Police’s Plan To Curtail Street Racing
Street racing has been a growing problem in Dallas and throughout the state of Texas. During a Dallas City Council meeting on Monday, February 10th, representatives of the Dallas Police Department put forth an aggressive approach to address the issue.…
Black Ice Causes Rollover Crash. Driver Was Treated For Minor Injuries
During the winter months, motorists have to be on the constant lookout for icy conditions, which can cause an accident. The glaze that forms on roads is known as black ice, and it can be particularly dangerous. Black ice is …
Spark Causes Explosion At A Natural Gas Refueling Station
Investigators are blaming a worn battery cable for an explosion at a compressed natural gas refueling station in Halton City. The fire caused a total of 10 garbage trucks to catch fire and explode on Tuesday, January 28th.
Road Rage Shooting Hits Child On I-35
Everyone has heard about road rage incidents where drivers take out their aggression on each other, leading to serious injury or even death. Taking out stress, anxiety or anger on other drivers is never the right solution. Something as simple …
Arlington Debates On Removing Pedicabs Over Safety Concerns
With environmental concerns on nearly everyone’s mind, many are trying to find better solutions for getting around without the use of fossil fuel. Pedicabs are a feature of many big cities around the world and only rely on human power …
Car Crashes Through Bedroom Wall, Kills Grandmother Before Fleeing
When relaxing at home and getting ready for the day, being involved in an auto accident is probably one of the last things you might expect. Unfortunately, however, for one woman in Fort Worth earlier this month, that’s exactly what …
