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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Truck
We’re all familiar with the concept of cause and effect. One thing leads to another, as the saying does. We tend to like the principle of cause and effect when the effect is good or in our favor. But what …
Good Samaritan Hit and Killed While Trying to Help Out
From a young age, we are taught to be good to others, and that includes, but is not limited to, taking the initiative to help others out in their time of need. Unfortunately, such good deeds do not always lead …
Head-On Collision in Van Zandt County Kills Two
We all need to use our vehicles to get around, to get to work on time, or to take our children to school. Even in these times of the pandemic, when we are encouraged to stay home as much as …
Suspected Drunk Driver Crashed Into Tree and Dies On Dallas North Tollway
Alcohol causes, directly or indirectly, numerous traffic accidents every day in Texas and across the country. Driving drunk impairs your judgment and adds precious seconds to reflexes and response time. Those seconds can mean the difference between a near-miss and …
Tractor-Trailer Involved in Crash that Held Up Dallas Traffic
The traffic in the greater Dallas-Fort-Worth area is infamously bad. The heavy flow of traffic, even during this time of the pandemic, can cause lengthy delays. But such delays can be exasperated by accidents, which can happen at any time …
October Crash Results In Criminal Charges And Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Back in October, 38-year-old Jeton Avdiu caused a major accident on Interstate 35W near downtown Fort Worth. he was apparently following other vehicles too closely. he did not keep a proper lookout.
The traffic wreck that resulted killed a …
Argument Results In Death By Vehicle
Police were called to a Highland Village parking lot sometime shortly after 7:45 p.m. last Wednesday, having received reports of some kind of vehicle accident according to WFAA.
When they arrived at the parking lot near the 1900 block …
North Texas Firefighters Put Out Fires Across the Country
This last year’s health crisis has highlighted the courage and heroism of our first responders. But, as our focus has been primarily on doctors, nurses, and paramedics, we can’t forget the heroes that help us when our lives are in …
Speeding Teenager Crashed Into Pole, Dies
When you’re in a hurry, you may see speed limits as an inconvenience. Why not push it by just a few miles per hour, you think? Maybe just five or ten?
But we all know these speed limits have been …
Tarrant County Crash Ends Three Lives
High-speed highways are convenient in many ways. They allow us to travel efficiently. They grow business and trade, and–generally–they are safer than smaller country roads.
But when things go wrong on a high-speed highway, especially one with medium or heavy …
Argument Leads To Accusations Of Intoxication Manslaughter
A man has been arrested after allegedly running over a woman in Fort Worth and killing her. WFAA has the story.
The arrested man faces charges of intoxication manslaughter for the incident, which happened on Christmas Eve. Highland Village …
Auto-Pedestrian Crash Kills 18-year-old, Injures 12-year-old
An alleged drunk driver has been accused of causing the death and injury of two brothers in Lewisville. NBC has the story.
The accident happened in the 400 block of Highland Drive near Club Ridge Drive in the evening …
Good Samaritan Narrowly Avoids Second Crash
A Good Samaritan got lucky after assisting at a crash in Arlington. WFAA reported on the incident.
A motorcyclist lost control of their bike early in the morning on the 22nd of December. They were traveling on I-20 West …
GM Recalls Nearly A Million Vehicles For Safety Issues
A new recall by General Motors should give owners of new model vehicles pause. There is a flaw in several models that could prevent the seatbelts from working in a crash. NBC reports.
GM says that a bracket on some …
Another Takata Airbag Recall, This Time With Volkswagen Beetles
The Takata airbag recall is the largest automotive recall in history, and more vehicles are still out there with faulty igniters that could send shrapnel through the cab in a crash. But new ones are still getting added to the …
Two Crashes May Have Been Due To Overcorrection
An unusual crash in Flower Mound has left police searching for answers. CBS reported on the incident.
The accident happened on the 2700 block of Garden Ridge Boulevard in Flower Mound. When police found the car, it was fully …
Speeding Can Overcome The Safety Of A Helmet
Motorcycle helmets are essential for reducing the chances of a fatality in a motorcycle crash. Unfortunately, they are not a perfect protection from injury and death. No safety feature is. An accident that happened in Killeen is just one example.…
Ellis County Crash Kills One, Injures One
Following too closely is a common cause of rear-end accidents. All drivers know that cars need a certain amount of distance to slow or stop safely, but people still drive too close. Some do it to prevent other cars from …
Child Dies After Alleged Drunk Driving Crash
On Monday morning, according to police and NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, a child was killed in a drunk driving crash.
The accident happened on Missouri Avenue in the 2500 block. One vehicle was carrying three children under the age of …
Fatalities Up Despite Lower Crash Numbers In North Texas
A surprising finding is pushing traffic engineers to consider new strategies for controlling crashes on emptier roads. Dallas-Fort Worth CBS reported on the study.
Anyone who has been out on the roads this year knows that traffic is down …
Car Crash Traffic Jam Leads Police To Robbery Suspect
Sometimes police find evidence of crimes in the remains of a crash, but an unusual case in Bryan led officers to a bank robber thanks to a traffic jam. The Eagle reports.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman …
Road Rage Spikes Across The Country, Pandemic Blamed
A new task force has been created in Houston to combat a more than 30% increase in road rage incidents this year. NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reports.
Houston has seen an overall increase in violent crime this year along with other …
Firefighter Hit By Wrong-Way Driver On Highway 183
First responders use sirens, lights, and special vehicles to warn drivers that they might be blocking the roadway while they assist. The rule in most states is to move over one lane to give them space or slow down your …
DWI Driver Accused Of Striking Firefighter On The Scene
The men and women who work for our emergency services of police, fire, and first responders have a vital job to do. Their work is essential and saves lives on an almost daily basis. When someone gets behind the wheel …
Domestic Dispute Leads To Police Standoff, Crash
A story that made national news talks about a man who has surrendered to police after a standoff and crash following a domestic dispute. KULR8 reports.
Police in Bossier City, LA, received a domestic argument complaint a few days ago …
