Woman critically injured in car wreck Nov 17, 2009
The incident was reported at about 8:30 p.m. near the S-turn, where numerous fatal traffic accidents have occurred over the years. Police said the woman's car crashed into a utility pole. (Honolulu Advertiser)
61-year-old dies after his vehicle hits deer Nov 16, 2009
TUSCOLA -- According to a press release from Douglas County Coroner Joseph A. Victor, a 61-year-old man, David L. Madding, of Decatur died in a single vehicle traffic accident Sunday at 3:05 a.m.. The coroner s office reported that the vehicle Madding was driving east on Ill. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Drugs, alcohol linked to Oct. fatal crash Nov 15, 2009
Drugs and alcohol likely played a key role in the Oct. 8 fatal traffic accident that killed a Hanford man, according to recent toxicology reports. Investigators with the California Highway Patrol were initially unsure of what led 29-year-old Jose Salas to veer off the roadway on the Avenal Cutoff, before overcorrecting into oncoming traffic. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
A claim against Sheriff's Department is a claim against taxpayers (1) Nov 15, 2009
Cogito wrote on Sep 15, 2009 9:08 AM:" This is one of the most blatant examples of gross incompetence I have ever seen. Here was a dangerous prisoner, held in a high security situation, yet he managed to obtain the material to fashion a deadly weapon, managed to obtain drugs and get high, and managed to get through multiple security checks with said weapon and make an attempt on a Judges life. How was the Judge responsible? Because she trusted those in charge of securing this individual to do... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
BREAKING NEWS 2 men killed in 3-vehicle crash; Kuhio Highway reopened (30) Nov 15, 2009
Including this accident and a crash Friday morning in Koloa that killed a Hanapepe man, Kaua i has had five fatalities due to traffic accidents so far in 2009. Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. issued the following statement: "We are all so shocked and saddened by this tragedy, and our hearts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Mahalo to the Kauai Police Department, all of the first responders, the media, and the public for their patience and assistance in dealing with this... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
FDA questions safety of alcoholic energy drinks Nov 15, 2009
In their letter to the FDA, the attorneys general say caffeine can mask the effects of alcohol, leading to "increased risk-taking and other serious alcohol related problems such as traffic accidents, violence, sexual assault and suicide.". Larger brewers like Anheuser-Busch already have removed caffeine from their alcoholic energy drinks. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
• Sheldon A. Gathers Nov 14, 2009
died of injuries suffered in a traffic accident in Bedford, Pa. on Thursday morning, Nov. 12, 2009. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Four Deaths In Weather-Related Crashes In Virginia Nov 14, 2009
- Four people lost their lives in four separateweather-related traffic accidents in Virginia during this lateststorm. . (W-USA News, DC)
Caffeinated alcoholic drinks may be illegal, FDA says Nov 14, 2009
The letter cited several studies that showed stimulants such as caffeine mask the intoxicating effects of alcohol and could lead to increased risk-taking and other alcohol-related problems such as violence, sexual assault, traffic accidents and even suicide. One study done last year found usage to be nearly 30 percent among college students, in whom the beverages are associated with "heavy episodic drinking and episodes of weekly drunkenness.". (CNN -- US)
DELUGE SOAKS NORTHERN NECK Nov 14, 2009
The storm mangled an untold number of umbrellas, flooded roads, closed schools yesterday in the Northern Neck and caused a rash of traffic accidents in Virginia, three of them fatal. Eades estimated tides in the Potomac River were more than three feet above normal. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Premier visits blizzard-hit province to oversee rescue Nov 13, 2009
Traffic in the above regions have basically resumed function so far, but the snow still caused a number of deadly traffic accidents and highway closures, and had left tens of thousands of people stranded at major airports and expressways ... The education ministry called on local schools to look out for fire, traffic accidents and gas poisoning, as many parts of the country still used coal-fueled furnaces for heating ... SHIJIAZHUANG, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Snow hit many parts of north China... (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese schools collapse in snow Nov 13, 2009
Nineteen people were killed in traffic accidents that also stranded thousands of motorists, the officials said. The deaths of thousands of pupils in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake has already raised questions of school safety. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Storm closes some Va. roads Across Virginia yesterday, transportation officials reported road closings on five interstates, 24 primary roads and 158 secondary roads, mostly in Hampton Roads and the Danville are Nov 13, 2009
No closings were reported on Interstate 95 in the Fredericksburg area, although traffic accidents happened throughout the day. State Police responded to more than 100 crashes by midafternoon in just a portion of the Fredericksburg area, from Caroline and King George counties south to Richmond, and east along the Northern Neck. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
When Seconds Count: Gloves Not On Fire Trucks Nov 13, 2009
EL PASO, Texas -- August 8, 2008, its the scene of a traffic accident where the driver hit a utility pole. Because of this violent crash, he doesn't survive. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Seniors at risk on roads Nov 13, 2009
The state also ranks third in the nation for having the largest proportion of pedestrian deaths of all ages in traffic accidents ... The state also ranks third in the nation for having the largest proportion of pedestrian deaths of all ages in traffic accidents. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Why are city police officers doing the California Highway Patrol’s job? Nov 13, 2009
And Chips, aka Road Runners, mostly investigate traffic accidents and enforce traffic laws. Not like the local cop, who is required to enforce so much more. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Roans Prairie-Shiro News Nov 12, 2009
Colton Wingate was in a traffic accident last week when leaving his afterschool job at Krogers in College Station. He and his passenger were both transported to the hospital, but thankfully there were no life threatening injuries. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Review Into Response In 4 Texas Deaths Nov 12, 2009
Capt. Carl Jones said deputies were responding to calls about a major traffic accident and an unrelated gunman incident. Jones said Bills just appeared to be ill, with no history of violence. (Click2Houston, TX)
Green transit Nov 12, 2009
In New York City, a string of traffic accidents and brawls involving pedicab drivers prompted officials to impose new regulations. By Nov. 20, all pedicab businesses must be registered and licensed with the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs. (USA Today)
Boca Raton man dies after motorcycle collides with car in Coral Springs Nov 11, 2009
CORAL SPRINGS A Boca Raton man was killed this morning in a Broward County traffic accident, the Coral Springs Police Department said. John Michael Silva Medina, 21, of Boca Raton died after his Suzuki motorcycle struck a white Honda CRV driven by Brooke Zaleski, 28, of Coral Springs, a news release said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Two killed in I-5 accident Nov 11, 2009
Two people were killed in a fatal traffic accident along Interstate 5 on Monday when a driver inexplicably drove off the road and crashed into a vehicle parked on the right shoulder. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Kauai man gets 1 year in jail for causing 7 accidents in 20 minutes Nov 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
20 minutes, 7 accidents, 1 year in jail Nov 11, 2009
LIHUE In a 20-minute span a few days before Christmas 2008, a despondent Randy Melendez caused seven consecutive traffic accidents, injuring three people in the eight-mile stretch between Lihue and Kapaa. At his sentencing last week, Melendez said his wife had left him, his contracting business was floundering, he worried how he was going to make two home mortgage payments, and he was on prescribed medication to ease his hurt. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Attorney speaks to Traffic Club of Memphis Nov 11, 2009
Transportation, logistics and distribution executives with the got some insight Tuesday about reducing corporate exposure to traffic accidents from Mason Wilson, an attorney with. There are 45,000 transportation accident fatalities annually with a $43 billion economic impact for motor carrier accidents alone, Wilson said. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
AMA: Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Nov 11, 2009
A 2002 study by the estimates that 5 percent of all traffic accidents involve a driver talking on a cell phone. And since then the number of cell phone subscribers in the U.S. has nearly doubled, from 140 million in 2002 to 264 million in 2008, according to CTIA-Wireless Association. (CBS News)
Accident renews crosswalk safety worries on 4J Nov 11, 2009
Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:41 PM MST A minor traffic accident Monday turned into a discussion among city officials about safety on one of Gillettes busiest roads. A 14-year-old girl was hit at 3:30 p.m. Monday by a vehicle heading north on 4J Road at the crosswalk near Campbell County Public Library. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
NFL star Lawrence Taylor arrested in Fla. crash Nov 10, 2009
MIAMI (AP) - Former football star Lawrence Taylor has been released on bond following his arrest in a Miami-area traffic accident. According to Miami-Dade County jail records, Taylor was charged Sunday with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, a second-degree misdemeanor. (FindLaw News)
ATTORNEY GENERAL WILL SPEAK TO CONTROVERSIAL MUSLIM CIVIL RIGHTS GROUP... Nov 10, 2009
Another factor contributing to federal law enforcement s prominent role in the event is that the dinner will involve a tribute to Paul Sorce, an FBI agent killed in a traffic accident in March while conducting surveillance. Honoring a fallen agent is very important to us, Burnside said. (The Drudge Report)
Marrone keeps stiff upper lip Nov 10, 2009
Marrone announced later Monday that he had reinstated Ball, Bailey and Tiller, who were involved in a minor traffic accident on the New York State Thruway just before dawn a week ago. Williams also was a passenger in the car. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cyclist Killed In Crash With SDPD Cruiser Nov 10, 2009
At the time of the crash, the patrolman was en route to investigate a non-urgent traffic accident call and had not activated the cruiser's roof lights and siren, according to police. The squad car was traveling below the posted speed limit at the time of the accident, SDPD traffic Detective Dan Wall told reporters during a mid-afternoon briefing. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
TOMORROW'S NEWS Kapaa man gets year in jail for string of car accidents Nov 10, 2009
Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 5:07 PM HST LIHU E In a 20-minute span a few days before Christmas 2008, a despondent Randy Melendez caused seven consecutive traffic accidents, injuring three people in the eight-mile stretch between Lihu e and Kapa a.. At his sentencing Tuesday, Melendez said his wife had left him, his contracting business was floundering, he worried how he was going to make two home mortgage payments, and he was on prescribed medication to ease his hurt. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Teen killed in North County rollover Nov 9, 2009
NORTH COUNTY A teenager who was not wearing a seat belt was killed in a roll-over crash early Sunday morning, the third unbelted North County boy killed in a traffic accident and the second involving a suspected drunken driver in just over a month. The 17-year-old was a passenger in a 1990 Ford Mustang heading north at an unknown speed on East Vista Way just past Mason Road about 2 a.m. in an unincorporated area north of Vista, California Highway Patrol Officer Eric Newbury said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Boone talks about incident Nov 8, 2009
HAGERSTOWN Washington County Circuit Judge W. Kennedy Boone III, who was charged Thursday night with driving under the influence of alcohol after a traffic accident in Hagerstown, will not preside over criminal cases until the charges against him are resolved. The decision was made to deflect any possible conflict of interest and to avoid any appearance of impropriety, Administrative Judge John H. McDowell said Friday. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Man found at bottom of Red Mountain Pass ravine identified as Boylan Sr. Nov 7, 2009
Last Updated on Friday, Nov 06, 2009 - 10:10:24 pm MST. By Katharhynn HeidelbergDaily Press Senior Writer Published/Last Modified on Friday, November 6, 2009 10:10 PM MST. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Board makes room for hospital patients in Weymouth Nov 6, 2009
District 5 Councilor Ed Harrington and the South Weymouth Neighborhood Association requested the opticom to be installed to prevent a traffic accident from occurring at the intersection. Clarke said the opticom would cost about $18,000 to $20,000 to install. (Weymouth News, MA)
POLICE REPORTS Nov 5, 2009
Lebanon Road and Parkwood Boulevard, arrest for felony DWI following traffic accident. 4:45 p.m. 8000 block Wood stream Drive, spray paint damage to city property. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Eldon woman dies in traffic accident Nov 5, 2009
News Tribune -Local News. The Information you need. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Traffic accident kills 30 in SW. Nigeria Nov 5, 2009
LAGOS, May 30 (Xinhua) -- At least 30 people have been feared killed in a multi-vehicle traffic accident on Ife-Ibadan expressway, southwest Nigeria, a road safety official said on Tuesday. Halilu Baba, head of the Osun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), told Xinhua by telephone that a trailer driver who lost control of the vehicle rammed into three mini-buses at Akinlalu junction on Monday. (Xinhuanet, China -- World)
Kabul under curfew after bloody riots over U.S. road accident Nov 5, 2009
Meanwhile, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has expressed his deep sad over the traffic accident, by saying that the government of Afghanistan is the sole protector of the lives and property of Afghans, and called on his people to exercise restraint. At least eight people have been killed and more than 100 injured in riots. (Xinhuanet, China -- World)
2 pedestrians struck while in crosswalks Nov 5, 2009
Two pedestrians were critically injured yesterday when they were struck in crosswalks in separate traffic accidents on Oahu ... Two pedestrians were critically injured yesterday when they were struck in crosswalks in separate traffic accidents on Oahu. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Officer Found Dead In Car On Bridge Nov 5, 2009
The last Jacksonville officer to die on duty was also killed in a traffic accident. Officer Christopher Kane was killed Sept. 4, 2008, when his patrol car struck the back of a tractor-trailer in a construction zone on state Road 9A.Copyright 2009 by News4Jax. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Newly elected mayor treated after crash Nov 5, 2009
Fifty-five-year-old George Simpson only learned he had been elected mayor of Ventura while he was in the hospital being examined after a traffic accident. Simpson was injured when his vehicle struck a farm tractor east of Corwith late Tuesday afternoon. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Services Held For Prominent Texas Lawyer Killed In Traffic Accident Nov 5, 2009
HOUSTON (November 4, 2009)Services were held Wednesday in Houston for lawyer John OQuinn, 68, who died last week when the SUV in which he and another person were riding skidded across the median of Allen Parkway and ended up wrapped around a tree. O'Quinn was at the forefront of such national litigation as the breast implant cases and was one of the lead lawyers in the state of Texas' massive settlement from the tobacco industry. (KWTX.com, TX)
Rider beware Nov 4, 2009
In his paper earlier this year, Prof Nutt noted that riding in the UK was associated with 10 deaths and 100 traffic accidents a year. He coined the tongue-in-cheek "equine addiction syndrome" or "equasy" when suggesting it might be more harmful than ecstasy. (BBC News -- UK)
Driver gets 30 days in fatal Oregon crash Nov 4, 2009
- A 20-year-old Portland man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading no contest to criminally negligent homicide in a traffic accident that killed his passenger two years ago. The sentence for Maxwell Hogan Scudder upset the family and friends of 24-year-old Conrad Akins, a co-worker at Oak Harbor Freightlines. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Letters to the editor (11/4/09) Nov 4, 2009
My wife and I have lived in the Anchorage area for just over a year and I am alarmed by the number of sometimes serious traffic accidents that seem to occur here, even in the summer. I've come to the conclusion that the unusual number of accidents results from the aggressive driving we experience here daily. (Anchorage Daily News)
Christie wins N.J. gubernatorial race Nov 4, 2009
However, his image as an ethics champion was questioned when revelations emerged that he had lent a subordinate money but failed to report it, and that he'd been involved in a traffic accident but was not ticketed. In the final days of the campaign, while Corzine was campaigning with Obama and former President Bill Clinton, Christie hit all 21 counties aboard a bus, campaigning with New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean. (MSNBC -- Politics)
White House: Boycott does not 'complicate' Afghanistan strategy Nov 2, 2009
Watching the Obama Administration and the bubble media coverage of them is like rubber necking after a traffic accident. You just stare in disbelief at the destruction. (TheHill.com)
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Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 4:46 PM PDT Barbara Jean Lowe, 74, of Big Bear City was klled Oct. 27 in a traffic accident near Erwin Lake. Lowe was a passenger in a 1999 Ford Explorer driven by her husband, Wayne Lowe, 78. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Zeigler called psycho by former co-worker Nov 1, 2009
The types of injuries Riley suffered were akin to traffic accidents or bad falls. King testified one blow couldn t have caused all three fractures. (KHOU.com, TX)
High schools feel relief, accomplishment after teen driving deaths go down Nov 1, 2009
Still, Tazewell teens have died in traffic accidents in other counties, emphasizing the importance that the campaign to reduce teen fatalities doesn't slow down. Linton said his department shares its success with others. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Woman killed in solo vehicle accident Nov 1, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 4:46 PM PDT Barbara Jean Lowe, 74, of Big Bear City was klled Oct. 27 in a traffic accident near Erwin Lake. Lowe was a passenger in a 1999 Ford Explorer driven by her husband, Wayne Lowe, 78. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Nicole Richie gets protection from paparazzi Oct 31, 2009
Reality TV star Nicole Richie was hurt Monday in a traffic accident in Beverly Hills. (AP Photo/Mark Davis, file). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Groggy? Excess sleep may be reason Oct 31, 2009
For years, doctors have warned about the dangers of not getting enough shuteye -- traffic accidents, weight gain, decreased productivity and immune protection, but the effects of oversleeping are not well-understood. There isn't medical evidence to recommend that people who sleep long hours should change their habits, Kripke said. (CNN)
Time to turn back the clock Oct 31, 2009
The idea was to give trick-or-treaters more light and therefore more safety from traffic accidents. For decades, candy manufacturers lobbied for a DST extension to Halloween, as many of the young trick-or-treaters gathering candy are not allowed out after dark, and thus an added hour of light means a big holiday treat for the candy industry. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Profile: Professor David Nutt Oct 31, 2009
Prof Nutt argued that "equasy" could be blame for 10 deaths a year and more than 100 traffic accidents. Asked to clarify what he meant, he told the Daily Telegraph that there was "not much difference" between the harm caused by riding and ecstasy. (BBC News -- UK)
* MOTC says death figures in UDN report were wrong Oct 30, 2009
But these countries do not have databases on traffic accidents ... The story said 60 out of 100 traffic accidents in Taiwan were caused by motorcycles, 1 ... In 2007, 2,573 persons died in traffic accidents in Taiwan, with 64 percent of fatalities involving motorcycles and scooters. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Man killed in crash identified Oct 30, 2009
An 18-year-old Beaver Dam man killed in a Dodge County traffic accident Wednesday morning has been identified as Pearce H. Lunde. Lunde was operating a car south on state Highway 26, one-half mile north of County Highway JM, when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck a northbound semitrailer. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Prominent Texas Lawyer Dies In Traffic Accident Thursday Oct 30, 2009
HOUSTON (October 29, 2009)--Houston lawyer John O'Quinn, who was instrumental in pioneering verdicts against the makers of breast implants, hazardous drugs and tobacco products, has died in a traffic accident. OQuinn was 68. (KWTX.com, TX)
Cochise County Sheriffs Office Oct 29, 2009
Traffic Accident: Aileen Mercer and Danielle Martinez were involved in a two vehicle collision with no injuries at the parking lot of the Cochise College. ELFRIDA. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Man is killed in morning crash Oct 29, 2009
An 18-year-old Dodge County man was killed this morning in a traffic accident north of Watertown on state Highway 26. A truck involved in the accident is seen in the background. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Early Season Storm Sweeps Dust, Snow Across West Oct 29, 2009
Several traffic accidents were blamed in part on low visibility. The front brought snow to northern Utah, where snow along the Wasatch Front slowed some morning commuters in and around Salt Lake City. (Newsmax)
Swine Flu Etiquette: Should families self quarantine? Oct 29, 2009
No matter if there was a traffic accident, flat tire, whatever. TRUE STORY. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
New Smyrna thrift store puts $80K into community Oct 29, 2009
When a New Smyrna Beach police officer and his K-9 died in a traffic accident in 2005, the agency helped pay for a new dog and contributed toward a K-9 training facility, officials said. For 26 years, the agency has made its mark behind the scenes, giving free clothing to low-income families referred by schools or area agencies, or helping families who have lost homes to fires. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Pain of problem gambling Oct 28, 2009
15 per cent of the population is admitted to hospital for traffic accidents each year. Problem gambling is concentrated heavily on poker machine playing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
