In early April, a Chevrolet Tahoe went out of control in Texas. The driver careened into oncoming traffic and slammed directly into a Suburban. Inside were two parents and four children. They had been at a family outing, just enjoying the day together, when their lives were forever changed. Tragically, the parents were killed in the accident, as was...
Seguir leyendoA freak incident claimed the life of a 55-year-old Mansfield man while he and his female companion were riding down Interstate 35 (I-35) in Waco on the morning of Oct. 22. The decedent and his unidentified female companion had been traveling southbound along I-35 just before 10:20 a.m. that day. They had recently passed its intersection with U.S. Highway...
Seguir leyendoTxDOT Launches “Look Twice for Motorcycles” Safety Campaign Late last month, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) marked National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by launching its “Look Twice for Motorcycles” initiative. The campaign urges drivers to actively watch for motorcyclists and share the road responsibly. TxDOT hopes this effort will reduce serious motorcycle crashes across Texas. Motorcycle Crash Statistics...
Seguir leyendoConducir camiones puede ser muy gratificante para muchas personas porque les permite disfrutar de la libertad de estar en la carretera. Sin embargo, los camioneros trabajan en un sector muy regulado. La Administración Federal de Seguridad de Autotransportes (FMCSA) exige que los camioneros lleven un registro detallado de las horas que trabajan en forma de...
Seguir leyendoSide impact car crashes can have a devastating effect on drivers and passengers in a car. In general, they have the highest potential to cause serious injury to those involved in comparison to any other type of car accident. If you or a loved one has been involved in a side impact car accident, it is important that you...
Seguir leyendoThe authors of a report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) on July 16 sought to better understand how likely motorcyclists are to wear safety gear when operating their bikes. They initiated this study after determining that that high-visibility clothing makes it more likely that motorists will see them and thus less likely that they’ll die in a crash....
Seguir leyendoMany car and truck drivers have never even ridden on a motorcycle, much less driven one on their own. This can lead to misunderstandings and mistakes on the highway, and these can turn into deadly accidents. To help prevent this, here are four things that drivers should always try to remember about motorcycles: Riders do not always use their...
Seguir leyendoPart of the reason that the roads remain so dangerous in the United States is that drivers simply have bad habits, things that they do repeatedly to put themselves and others at risk. When they do this without causing an accident, it just reinforces this idea that it is somehow safe, and that makes it more likely for the...
Seguir leyendoBullying effects on children have gained significant attention in recent years. One reason is that more victims are experiencing severe consequences, such as substance abuse, mental health struggles, and in some cases, suicide. Understanding these effects can help parents take steps to protect their children and address problems early. Mental and Physical Health Impacts Research shows that children who...
Seguir leyendoIn theory, you should feel incredibly safe every time you walk across the street in a crosswalk. That walking symbol tells you that you have the right of way. Cars stop and wait for you. Other pedestrians cross in a safe, controlled manner. When everyone is out of the way, the signs change and cars start moving through the...
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