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WTOC reports that a driver has been cited in a wreck that flung a man off a bridge into the Savannah River. Chatham County Police responded to the call, which came in at 9:36 p.m. The accident…
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SUV Crashes Head-On Into Bus In Carroll County
Although they account for only 2% of overall car accidents, head-on collisions cause a much higher percentage of fatalities. A head-on collision occurs when two vehicles collide with their front ends. These are one of…
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Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Patrol Car While Making Turn In Spalding County
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported in 2017 that there were 4,761 people killed in accidents involving large trucks. 3,289 of those fatalities involved tractor-trailers or combination trucks. Preliminary numbers from 2018 indicated that…
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Fleeing Suspect Causes Several Accidents
Recently, the Atlanta Police Department initiated a policy that officers would not engage in pursuits. The Georgia State Patrol, however, has not put forth such a policy. That said, there is a pursuit policy in…
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Bus In Pennsylvania Crashes Into Rig, Five Dead, Dozens Injured
Being behind a slow-moving vehicle can be frustrating, particularly if a person is in the left lanes of travel. However, passing can pose a potential danger when traffic is heavy, or weather conditions are poor….
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Local Professor Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run Accident In Maryland
Any accident can be a traumatic experience, which can become even more so when the injured party watches the other driver flee the scene. A hit-and-run accident comes with criminal charges, but unless the other…
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APD To Halt Pursuits To Increase Safety
Police chases are without a doubt one of the most dangerous aspects of a law enforcement officer’s job. Car accidents while on the job kill more police officers than shootings. They also kill a good…
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Truck Goes Over Embankment, Hits Ten Vehicles, Almost Hits Gas Pumps
When a tractor-trailer is involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle, the majority of times, the fatalities are in the passenger vehicle. In 2018, there were 4,136 people killed in crashes involving large trucks….
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Driver Killed After Stolen Car Runs Red Light And Hits Her
Most drivers do a few things when they see a police officer behind them. They may slow down. They begin paying closer attention to following traffic laws. However, a few drivers may decide to pull…
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Gwinnett County Judge Dies After Hit-And-Run Truck Strikes Her
Like all states, Georgia has statutes that say that drivers who are involved in a hit-and-run accident have a duty to remain at the scene. For those who panic and leave, serious charges could result….
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Teen Charged After Fatal High-Speed Wreck On SR 441
According to ValuePenguin, driving faster than the posted speed limit or driving too fast for conditions is the leading cause of fatal accidents in 34 states and Washington, D.C. Statistically, speeding accounted for 22% of…
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Deputy Released From Hospital After Pursuit Crash
There’s no doubt that police officers have one of the most dangerous jobs out there. One of the hazards of their job is being involved in an auto accident. While police are trained in driving…
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Many Taxi Drivers May Be Driving With Unfixed Recalls
If you’re in the market for a new used car, you probably aren’t aware that in many states, used car dealers do not have to fix open recalls. They simply must make you aware that…
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Driver Injured After Concrete Beam Falls On I-16
Construction sites are dangerous by their very nature. Because of the danger that is posed to the general public and employees, the site managers and construction companies have a duty of care to make the…
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Overcorrection Leads To Manslaughter Charges In Crash Near Valdosta
While driving while intoxicated and texting while driving/distracted driving cause their share of fatal accidents, they are only a couple of the leading reasons for fatal car accidents. Overcorrection is one of the leading causes…
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Driver Faces Homicide Charges After Killing Passenger By Driving Off Bridge
Approximately one-third of all traffic fatalities involve a driver who was impaired. This doesn’t take into account the hundreds of thousands of injuries that are caused by impaired driving. While a driver who is intoxicated…
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Two Teens Killed In Jackson County Accident
A side-impact or broadside vehicle collision, commonly known as a T-bone crash, involves one motor vehicle being hit on the side by the front of another vehicle. These kinds of collisions can be the most…
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Three Year Sentence For Warner Robbins Bus Crash
In Georgia, vehicular homicide charges can be brought if someone is killed in an auto accident. There are two kinds of vehicular homicide: first-degree vehicular homicide and second-degree vehicular homicide. Second-degree vehicular homicide is generally…
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Government To Investigate Tesla Crash Involving Police Vehicle
Tesla model vehicles have a lot of factors that draw in prospective buyers. Sleek styling, all-electric models, and tons of available options are some of the major draws. However, their “Autopilot” system is one of…
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Remember To Buckle Up In The Back Seat Next Year
There’s no question that seatbelts save lives. Statistics show that people who buckle up are more likely to survive a car accident without suffering from a serious injury or fatality than those who do not….
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