Car accidents are the leading cause of death in America, killing over 30,000 people every year. According to MADD.org, 28 Americans die every day in drunk driving accidents. A motorist with alcohol in his or her system will experience: Lack of vehicular control Slower reaction time Impaired judgment Blurred vision All...
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Am I Safe Walking the Streets of DC?
Washington, D.C. is notorious for its busy streets, which can create hazardous conditions for those on foot. However, if you are alert and cautious as a pedestrian, you can help reduce your chances of being injured or killed in a pedestrian accident.
Read MoreWhy Has There Been an Increase in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accidents in Maryland?
Recently, there have been an increasing number of reports concerning Maryland cyclists that have been seriously injured or even killed in accidents with hit-and-run drivers. There are many reasons for this trend; according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 40 percent of transportation accidents in 2009 that resulted in cyclist fatalities involved alcohol...
Read MoreWhat Can I Do To Prevent Transportation Accidents During Winter Weather?
Winter weather conditions make it easy for transportation accidents to happen. While you cannot control the weather, you can take steps to prevent car wrecks. If you have to drive in inclement weather, it is important to stay alert, slow down and learn how to control your vehicle when conditions are not ideal. Also, make...
Read MorePolice Say Virginia’s Texting and Driving Law is a Challenge to Enforce
According to WJLA, 49 percent of drivers in Virginia admitted to texting and driving, despite it being the cause of over 100,000 transportation accidents annually. Texting while driving is illegal in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Virginia made it a primary offense in July of this year. In the first four months of enforcement, Virginia State...
Read MoreCyclists and Drivers Complaining About L Street Bike Lane in DC
A bike lane in Washington, D.C. has sparked controversy among drivers and cyclists alike. Drivers are complaining that the L Street bicycle lane takes away street parking and loading zones along the busy roadway. Meanwhile, cyclists are complaining that the lane is unsafe and needs improvements. The separated bike lane runs along the north...
Read MoreDriver Strikes and Kills Cyclist in Front Of High School in Woodridge
[ubermenu-map address="Woodridge, IL" zoom="14" width="375px" height="375px"] According to Prince William County Police, a 66-year-old cyclist was riding down a sidewalk outside of Hylton High School when a 17-year-old driver jumped the curb and struck him. The young driver eventually struck a light pole, dragging the cyclist over 150 feet. The 66-year-old man was pronounced dead...
Read MoreAd Campaign Seeks to Curb Pedestrian-Vehicle Collisions
This spring, law enforcement will ticket pedestrians, bikers and drivers in DC who do not obey traffic laws. That is the purpose of the Street Smart campaign, aimed at raising awareness of the rise in pedestrian accidents in the DC area over the years. On average, a car hits a pedestrian three times every...
Read MoreWashington DC Pedestrian or Cyclist Accidents Occur 8-10 Times a Day, Several Websites Report
Several websites and blogs have been reporting on the frequency of pedestrian or cyclist accidents in the DC metro area. Some sites have created interactive maps that show the locations of the accidents. Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS maintain a Twitter site where they recently reported that there are 8-10 pedestrian accidents...
Read MoreTwo-Year Anniversary of DC Cyclist Death Prompts Bicycling Safety Reminders for Drivers
Bicycling advocates in Washington, D.C. recently marked the two-year anniversary of the death of a 22-year-old woman on R and 20th Streets in downtown DC. The young woman died in a crash that safety advocates call a “right hook”. She was wearing a helmet and bicycling in the bicycle lane with the green light...
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