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1. 21-Year-Old Man Killed in Car-Pedestrian Wreck

   February 13, 2013 8:29 pm

   In Minnesota, a 21-year-old man was killed after a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero vehicle struck him. The accident occurred when a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero vehicle was traveling northbound when the driver struck the victim who was lying in the roadway. Witnesses said the driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene to render aid to the victim and wait for medical personnel to arrive.

   One of the witnesses also stopped to render aid but the victim was pronounced dead when emergency medical crews arrived at the scene of the accident. Police are still investigating to determine exactly how the accident may have occurred. They have not filed any charges against the driver of the Oldsmobile pending the results of their investigation.

   One of the reasons why charges may not have been filed in this case is because the investigation may determine that the driver was not at fault for the incident in the first place. Since the victim that was struck was lying in the street at the time of the accident, it could have made it difficult for the driver to avoid hitting him. As a result, the driver could not have been in control of the situation. However, if the driver had deliberately turned in the direction of the pedestrian, then they could be held accountable for the victim’s death even if the victim was lying in the roadway. Those factors need to be determined in the investigation in order to determine whether the driver should or should not be charged.

   There are many reasons why this incident could have been avoided. Regardless of those reasons, it is a very sad tragedy that a man lost his life at a very young age. That man could still be alive if both people involved had been more cautious and avoided this collision. Although there is not always a way to prepare for certain obstacles or events in the road, you should always take every step you possibly can to avoid these types of accidents in the first place. Unfortunately, there are many people that deliberately cause incidents such as car-pedestrian collisions or automobile accidents.

2. Teen Dies in Multi-Car Wreck after Vehicle Breaks Down

   February 10, 2013 8:28 pm

   A 19-year-old woman in New York was killed in an automobile accident after her vehicle was rear-ended by a second vehicle. The accident occurred as the 19-year-old was attempting to contact 911 to report her vehicle breaking down in the middle of the roadway. At that time another vehicle, driven by a 17-year-old driver rear-ended the 19-year-old’s vehicle. A chain reaction then began with three other vehicles rear-ended one another.

   The 19-year-old woman in the first vehicle died as a result of the injuries she sustained and three others were taken to a medical facility for treatment of their respective injuries. Authorities are still investigating the accident to determine the initial cause of the first impact. There is no information whether or not any charges have been filed in connection with this accident.

   In most rear-end collision accidents, distracted driving is usually the primary cause. One vehicle could be stopped in the middle of the road and if an approaching driver is not paying attention to the road in front of them, they could cause a serious collision. Rear-end collisions can cause varying degrees of injury including more severe neck or back injuries due to a whiplash effect. If the impact is very strong, the injuries victims could sustain could be significantly worse. In some rear-impact collisions, victims often suffer injuries to their ribs or sternum because of the impact against the steering wheel when they are struck. These injuries are not always fatal but they can be very debilitating for the victim and cause them permanent discomfort and pain.

   It is very tragic that a 19-year-old woman has lost her life in this automobile accident. Until an investigation is completed there is no way to know whether or not the accident could have been avoided. Since there were no deliberate actions that factored into the accident and none of the drivers involved did anything illegal, there may not be any charges filed against anybody in this case. If the investigation finds that one of the other drivers was responsible for the woman’s death in this accident, they may be held accountable and face felony or misdemeanor charges against them. This is the case in any automobile accident caused by another person. Victims always have the option to contact an attorney and bring legal action against those responsible. 

3. Seven People Suffer Injuries in Multi-Car Accident

   January 23, 2013 2:24 am

   At least seven people including two elderly individuals have been injured in a wrong-way car accident that occurred in Georgia. The accident occurred as the two elderly individuals aged 82 and 83, were traveling south in the northbound lanes of a freeway when they collided with another vehicle in the In that other vehicle the occupants, including a 10-year-old, an 8-year-old, and a 6-year-old child were all injured in the accident. The 83-year-old man that was in the Buick Lucerne was listed in critical condition while his 82-year-old wife was listed in stable condition.

   Driver error is one of many common causes of automobile accidents across the United States. It only takes a split second for an accident to occur after a driver makes a wrong turn on a certain roadway. This incident demonstrates how easily one mistake can cause a serious accident and ultimately affect many people at once. The elderly driver in the Buick vehicle was simply trying to exit a roadway and collided with an oncoming vehicle. This is very similar to accidents that occur at intersections. In those instances, drivers attempt to cross the roadway without yielding to other drivers first. Sometimes they may not see the approaching vehicle before it is too late and end up in a side-impact collision.

   This accident was much worse because it was a head-on collision involving a larger vehicle colliding with a smaller one. Many SUV’s are very large vehicles and carry more weight, especially with a higher number of passengers in them. As a result, the impact at which the collision occurs could be serious enough to cause major injuries for the victims. The worse part of this accident is not only were elderly people seriously injured but also young children as well. Although they did not suffer significant injuries, the impact of a head-on collision could have caused serious injuries for everyone involved.

4. Florida Teen and Unborn Child Killed in Accident

   January 20, 2013 2:23 am

   In Bradenton, Florida, an 18-year-old woman and her unborn child were both killed in a motorcycle accident that occurred at an intersection. Authorities said the woman was approaching the intersection traveling in a westbound direction when she struck the curb. The woman was ejected from the motorcycle and hit a bus stop sign close to the site of the collision. The woman was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries and she and her unborn child died shortly afterward.

   There is no information on the cause of the accident or the specifics of the woman’s injuries in this accident. It is also unknown whether or not the woman was wearing a helmet at the time of this accident.

   Many accidents that occur at intersections usually involve multiple vehicles. However, this incident shows that there can even be single-vehicle accidents at intersections as well. This accident was extremely tragic because not only did a teenager lose their life at a very young age but an unborn child was also killed in this accident. There is no information what caused the accident in the first place but there are a number of things that could have happened to cause the woman to lose control of the motorcycle. The accident took place during the night time hours, which could mean that it was difficult for the woman to see where she was going even with the headlights turned on. In some automobile accidents, even with headlights it can be very difficult to see in front of you for various reasons. That could have been one of the contributing factors in this accident that resulted in the woman’s death. High speed could also have been a factor because it would have made it very difficult for the woman to control the vehicle in the first place.

   Although this accident was a single-vehicle accident there are many accidents that occur at intersections involving multiple vehicles. Whether it is a motorcycle involved in the accident or a normal vehicle, every automobile accident can have serious or fatal consequences for those involved. This is one of many tragic accidents that may or may not have been avoidable.

5. Nevada Man Leaves Scene of DUI Accident

   January 16, 2013 2:09 pm

   A 47-year-old man was arrested and held on $3,921 bail after he fled the scene of an automobile accident that occurred on a Nevada highway. Authorities said they found the man two miles away from his abandoned vehicle after he fled on foot.

   They found alcohol in the vehicle and the man was arrested on charges of DUI, open container of alcohol in vehicle, obstructing a public officer, failure to report an accident to police, and leaving the scene of an accident. There is no information whether or not any other people were involved in this accident.

   A majority of automobile accidents are a result of several factors and sometimes this can include alcohol use. This incident shows how alcohol can contribute to very serious automobile accidents.Since the man fled on foot, that shows that the injuries he may have suffered in the accident were not as serious as most alcohol-related accidents. There are many cases where victims suffer serious head or neck trauma as a result of the vehicle rolling over due to impact.

   The man in this incident was very lucky not only to have suffered minimal injuries in this accident but also to not have injured others. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated is one of the most dangerous things that a person can do and could result in extremely serious injuries for all parties involved. The potential legal penalties he faced could have been much worse if there were other vehicles and other victims involved in this automobile accident.

   Alcohol-related accidents can be devastating not only for the people involved but also for their families as well. The victim’s family could face significant financial strain as a result of several things including medical expenses, and repairing damages to personal property. Legal fees also play a part in the financial difficulties victims and their families face.

6. Toyota Forced to Pay Fines Due to Late Recall

   January 13, 2013 2:08 pm

   The automaker Toyota has paid $17.35 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration because they did not announce a recall of the 2010 Lexus RX vehicles early enough. The NHTSA said the vehicles had issues with the floor mats causing the accelerators to stick. This was the same issue that affected vehicles two years ago that caused several legal issues for Toyota. As a result of the late addition of the RX vehicle to the recall list, the NHTSA has forced Toyota to pay the fine.

   The company’s chief quality officer in North America stated the company agreed to settle the fine in order to focus on making changes to the company’s internal structure and focus on safety concerns for consumers. This is the second time that Toyota has faced steep fines as a result of vehicle recalls.

   In 2010, Toyota had announced a large recall of thousands of vehicles due to several issues including an issue with the accelerator pedal getting caught in the floor mat. In three separate incidents in 2010, the company was forced to pay a total of $48.8 million in fines to the NHTSA because they did not announce the recall in a timely manner. When a company continuously makes this mistake and fails to announce a recall early enough to prevent a high number of accidents, it reflects very poorly on the company.

   Toyota has said it has a responsibility and a goal of ensuring the safety of its vehicles for consumers. However, this incident and the one in 2010 paint a very different picture of Toyota’s business concerns. This incident appears as though the company is acting carelessly and recklessly in regard to its consumer’s safety. Nobody should ever be at risk of serious injuries as a result of defective vehicles, and companies should always make consumer safety their highest priority.

   Throughout 2010, Toyota faced a large number of civil lawsuits due to injuries and accidents that occurred as a result of various defects in their vehicles. This year, there could be an equally large number of civil lawsuits against the company.

7. Four People Traveling for Holidays Killed in Drunk Driving Accident

   January 9, 2013 12:18 pm

   In Ohio, four people were killed after an automobile accident in which one minivan was driving in the wrong direction along a major highway and collided with a second minivan traveling for the holidays. A seven-year-old child and three adults were all killed in the collision and two other children were left in critical condition. Authorities said alcohol was most likely a contributing factor in this accident as they smelled liquor and found an alcohol bottle in one of the minivans.

   The 40-year-old driver in the minivan was driving with his children and turned the vehicle around and began driving in the wrong direction.

   Alcohol is one of the most common contributors to various types of collisions including head-on collisions. The inclusion of alcohol into this situation directly caused this accident to happen and it could otherwise have been avoided. As this incident shows, alcohol tends to cause people to act recklessly and without regard for their own safety or the safety of others. This reckless behavior can result in very serious automobile accidents. This incident demonstrates how easily alcohol can affect a person’s decision-making leading to potentially dangerous situations.

   Driving on a major highway is very difficult in the first place but adding alcohol into the mix makes it much more difficult. After a person consumes alcohol, they now must be concerned with being able to control the vehicle if they have had too much alcohol to drink. Alcohol can affect a person’s judgment and overall reaction time, which will cause a traffic accident because they are unable to react quickly enough to prevent an accident. As this incident demonstrates, the more people in each vehicle involved in the accident, the higher the number of lives that are ultimately affected by a very poor decision. As a result of one man’s decision to drink and drive, a seven-year-old child and three adults have lost their lives.

8. Car-Pedestrian Accident Leads to Jail Time for Driver

   January 6, 2013 12:17 pm

   The driver of a 2004 Saturn vehicle could face up to a year in jail and four years probation after a car-pedestrian accident in which the driver struck and killed a 27-year-old man last year. The driver will serve a minimum of three months in jail in connection with the accident. The accident occurred as the bike rider was traveling along Minnesota Highway 114 when the driver of the Saturn vehicle struck and killed him.

   The driver pleaded guilty to gross misdemeanor charges of driving while impaired and inattentive driving. The original charges against the driver included criminal vehicular homicide but there was insufficient evidence to prove these criminal charges and they were dropped. The driver is required to refrain from drinking alcohol completely and speak in the Pope County awareness panel to discuss his story.

   This is one of many car-pedestrian accidents that can easily be avoided. The driver should not have been drinking during or prior to getting behind the wheel of his vehicle. Alcohol can significantly affect a person’s ability to operate a vehicle and this incident is proof of what could occur as a result of drinking and driving. If the driver had not been drinking before getting behind the wheel, this accident would not have happened and the victim would still be alive today.

   It is very tragic that the victim was only 27 years old and lost his life in a reckless accident that could have been prevented. Although there was insufficient evidence to prove that the driver committed a felony, there was still enough to prove that he was at fault for this accident and the victim’s family will see justice on their behalf for the loss of their loved one.

9. Slippery Roads Blamed for Wreck Leaving Two Critically Hurt

   January 2, 2013 12:00 pm

   In San Antonio, Texas, slippery roads may be to blame for an automobile accident that left two people in critical condition. The two people were riding in a motorcycle when they lost control of the motorcycle and collided with several construction barrels in the roadway. Neither rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and they were both ejected from the bike. Authorities said they were both in critical condition when they were transported to a medical facility.

   There is no information on the specific injuries that the victims in this accident suffered. It is also unknown whether anybody else was involved in this accident. Authorities said there were several accidents that had occurred as a result of the slick roadways.

   Adverse weather conditions are often the cause of several automobile accidents that occur across the country and across the world. During these winter months, many cities in the United States experience below-freezing temperatures, which often result in very slick roads. These slick roads could cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles and end up in very serious accidents. Slick roadways due to moisture or ice causes vehicle tires to lose traction, which in turn causes drivers to lose control of their vehicles if they are driving at high rates of speed. For that reason, it is extremely important to drive very slowly in order to avoid serious collisions like this one. If speed were a factor in this accident, it would prove that this accident could have been avoided despite the adverse weather conditions that were a factor in this wreck.

   In some cases, drivers purposely acting negligently or recklessly on the roads despite adverse weather conditions could cause accidents. Driving at a high rate of speed, cutting off other drivers, making sudden movements on the roads that drivers do not expect, and other negligent actions often lead to serious accidents with injuries.

10. Woman in Missouri Killed in Three-Car Accident

    December 30, 2012 11:59 am

    In Washington County, MO a 3-car collision resulted in the death of a 46-year-old woman when her vehicle was rear-ended. The accident occurred as the woman was stopped at an intersection to make a left turn. A minivan driven by a 56-year-old man rear-ended the woman’s vehicle causing it to shift into the path of an oncoming pickup truck. The 46-year-old woman was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident and was subsequently ejected from her vehicle.

    The others involved in this accident were transported to a medical facility for treatment of mild to moderate injuries. There is no word whether or not charges are pending against the driver of the minivan vehicle.

    Rear-end collisions often occur as a result of inattentive drivers not looking ahead of them when they are approaching a red light or a stop sign ahead. In many cases, these accidents occur because one of the drivers involved is operating their vehicle at a high speed preventing them from stopping in time. In other cases, the driver is simply not paying attention to the road in front of them. This could be due to distractions inside or outside of the vehicle prior to the collision. The driver of the minivan had a 2-year-old in the vehicle with him. This could have created the distraction inside the vehicle that prevented him from watching the roadway in front of him.

    Regardless of the factors that contributed to this accident, this accident could have easily been avoided if the driver had been paying attention to the road ahead of him. In addition, the woman should have been wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident. This would ultimately have prevented her from being ejected from the vehicle and she could have survived the impact in the end. The woman would still be alive today and this incident would not have been as serious as it was.

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