Waco Man Sentenced to Prison After Fatal Drunk Driving Crash A 23-year-old man who caused a deadly crash in Waco earlier this year pleaded guilty on October 14 to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and intoxication manslaughter. The court sentenced him to 20 years in prison for the dangerous decisions that led to the deaths of two people....
Seguir leyendoA study recently published by QuoteWizard cites Waco as being one of the cities with the safest drivers in Texas. The researchers took a variety of factors into account, including how many car crashes occurred in the city in order to reach this conclusion. During the most recent reporting year of 2017, there were only 3,500 automobile accidents reported....
Seguir leyendoTeen drivers are often stereotyped as the worst drivers on America’s roads. They’re inexperienced, detractors say, so they make mistakes that could have easily been avoided. They go on their phones too much, leading to distraction. They’re willing to take risks, like speeding and even racing their cars. They grow out of these activities as they grow up, but,...
Seguir leyendoIt is clear that the weather has a huge impact on driving conditions. Flooding washes out roads, high winds wreak havoc with semi trucks and trailers, heavy rain leads to slick pavement and hydroplaning, and the occasional Texas snowfall gives many drivers a challenge they have never had to deal with before. However, one serious hazard that many people...
Seguir leyendoIn a semi-rural city like Waco, it seems that there’s a story on the news about a head-on crash almost every week. This isn’t surprising. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these crashes are most common in rural areas. They account for 13% of all fatal accidents. These types of collisions often result in significant injuries and...
Seguir leyendoMany people assume that only one person can be responsible for a car crash. In reality, the contributing factors that lead to a significant automobile collision can be very complex. Even situations that seem straightforward may have complicating factors that aren’t obvious on the surface. Everything from the condition of a vehicle to the health and attentiveness of both...
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