Car and Auto Accidents Blogs - Page 2
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.
Two Students Killed, Two Injured After Four-Car Crash In Elgin
A four-car crash near the entrance of Judson University has killed two students and injured two other students. The Daily Herald reported on the tragedy.
The crash happened around 9:15 PM and two of the students were killed at the …
Subaru Recalls 875,000 Vehicles For Engine And Suspension Issues
Subaru has announced a recall for 875,000 vehicles for possible engine and suspension issues, according to NBC. There is a chance of an engine stall or a part falling out of the rear suspension.
The affected vehicles for the …
Federal Investigators Look Into Recent Tesla Crash
Driverless cars have the promise of reducing traffic accidents and electric cars have the promise of reduced fossil fuel usage. However, there are still serious issues with both ideas as a recent crash shows. Here’s what happened according to the …
Cement Truck Crash Blamed On Brake Problems
The El Paso Times reported on a cement truck crash that may have been caused by a brake problem. The driver was killed in the incident.
According to the report, the accident happened just before 9 a.m. at Trans Mountain …
Police Chase After Alleged Home Robbery Leads To Fatal Crash
A police chase in Frisco has ended in a fatal crash according to reporting from CBS in Dallas-Fort Worth. Here’s what the police told reporters.
On April 13 just before 5 AM, the officers were called to an apartment …
Distracted Driving #2 Reason For Crashes In Texas
The Herald Banner reported about National Distracted Driving Awareness Month recently. We wanted to share what they and TxDOT had to say.
“A serious or fatal crash can happen in an instant,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “If you’re …
Two Teens Arrested For Manslaughter After Crashing In Frisco
Two weeks ago, a crash happened in Frisco that killed two elderly people. Now the police have arrested two suspects in the case. CBS reports.
The police state that the two suspects, both teen siblings, were speeding in separate vehicles …
Two Dead In Butler Township Crash
According to a report by the Times Leader, two people in Butler Township died in a crash that happened over the weekend. For reasons unknown, the driver lost control of their vehicle.
Police have finished their preliminary investigation and …
Accident In Dallas Caught By Many Cameras, Possible Road Rage Accidents
Thanks to devices like Ring, many homes are recording surveillance footage of their local streets. This footage can be obtained by police as evidence. But not everyone goes as far as the man who caught the footage in this case …
NTSB Continues Their Probe Of February Crash
Last February, there was a 133-car pileup that killed at least six people and injured dozens more. The National Traffic Safety Board has been investigating the incident ever since. NBCDFW has reported that more investigators are coming this week.
The …
Road Rage Case Dubbed “Worst Ever Seen” By Carrollton Police
Anger is dangerous when you’re driving. It makes you lose your judgment and do stupid things that put others in harm’s way. That’s exactly what happened in this case that Carrollton police are calling the worst case of road rage …
Crash On I-35E In Denton Leaves Pedestrian Dead
One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 35 in Denton on Sunday morning, according to this report from WFAA. Police are still investigating the crash to find out what happened and who is responsible.
The crash happened …
Police Chase Ends in Crash On Dallas North Tollway
Because law enforcement has gotten smarter and more advanced about how they apprehend criminals, many police chases don’t last as long as they used to. In many cases, police are able to coordinate in order to block off possible escape …
At Least One Dead In Ellis County Crash
One person has been pronounced dead after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 45 in Ellis County, near the county line, according to this short report from NBC DFW.
It appears four vehicles were involved in the accident, which occurred …
Crash On Country Club Road Ends In Motorcyclist’s Death
A young woman was involved in a motorcycle crash last Wednesday night, and that accident, unfortunately, ended in her death later that night, according to this report from Denton Record-Chronicle.
The young woman in question, only 29 years old, …
Two Injured In Road-Rage Shooting
Two were injured after a moment of road rage caused a man to fire several shots into a vehicle filled with people last Wednesday, according to this report from CBS DFW.
The suspect was driving a four-door sedan. The …
One Dead After Crash On I-45 In Ellis County
At least one person is dead after a major crash on Interstate 45 in Ellis County, near Alma, Texas, according to this report by CBS DFW.
The crash happened around 1:45 in the afternoon on Thursday afternoon. Since the …
Wrong-Way Driver In Irving Causes Deadly Crash
You put on your seatbelt. You obey the speed limit. You adhere to every traffic law imaginable. You consider yourself a safe driver. Other people trust being in the car with you. Your excellent driving record causes your insurance to …
Police Chase In Old East Dallas Ends In One Death
A person was killed in a police chase overnight Friday. The chase started in Grand Prairie and ended in Old East Dallas. It was about 1:45 Saturday morning when police identified a stolen Ford F-350 in Grand Prairie, Texas. A …
Seven Injured In Fort Worth Crash
Seven people were injured in a car accident in Fort Worth on Thursday morning, according to this report from NBC DFW. The crash involved at least two vehicles. Four of those that were injured were children, although no one …
One Man Killed In Single-Car Crash
One man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Midland, Texas. The man was 30 years old and originated from Brownwood, Texas, according to this report from the Your Basin news website.
The report came in early Sunday morning, …
Wheel Flies Off Truck, Killing Woman And Causing Major Accident
Freak accidents happen on the road all the time. Most of them are caused by tires. Tire-related accidents create a yearly death toll in the high hundreds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. An accident involving a rogue …
Young Fort Worth Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash
A young man died in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning and has now been identified as a resident of Fort Worth, according to this report from Fort Worth Star-Telegram. This 21-year-old man was driving along Miller Avenue when …
Drunk Driver That Crashed Into Police Officer And Killed Him Tried To Dump Drugs Before Arrest
New light has been shed on the horrendous crash that took the life of a 27-year-old police officer on the night of Valentine’s Day, according to this report from Fox 4 News.
The officer was working the scene of …
Police Investigate The Death Of A Pedestrian In Irving
A young woman is dead and her killer is still at large in Arlington, Texas. Police are investigating a hit-and-run that took place in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to this report from NBC DFW. At about …
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.
