Man killed this morning in Columbia County Nov 4, 2008
A 26-year-old Evans man was killed early today in a traffic accident. Authorities said Sergio Lopez, of Meadow Lane, was the vctim. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Deadly 1-880 crash causes major delays Nov 4, 2008
(11-02) 16:58 PST Hayward -- A traffic accident on northbound 880 in Hayward this afternoon has killed one motorist and caused major delays, the California Highway Patrol said. More Bay Area News. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Regulator: 00004000Safety accidents down 20% in past 10 months Nov 4, 2008
China counts ordinary traffic accidents, even minor ones, as industrial accidents. Talking about the eight serious workplace accidents in October, Zhao Tiechui, deputy director of the State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS), emphasized that local authorities needed to improve their work on accident prevention, reporting and investigation. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hub with US help to end public health woes Nov 4, 2008
It will focus on health systems strengthening, capacity development, occupational health, road traffic accidents, health insurance, public private partnerships, community based surveillance, tobacco and emerging diseases. We will work on large-scale surveillance studies of neonatal infection in hospitals and in the community, training of physicians and other paramedical workers on essential newborn care and resuscitation to prevent birth asphyxia, pro-biotic studies to prevent neonatal sepsis... (Calcutta Telegraph)
Shelbyville teen killed in weekend accident Nov 3, 2008
SHELBYVILLE A teenager died in a traffic accident Saturday morning along Illinois Route 16 between Tower Hill and Shelbyville, according to information released during the weekend by Illinois State Police District 10 officials in Pesotum. Jordan A. Fox, 17, of Shelbyville was pronounced dead at the scene before 6:30 a.m. Saturday after a collision involving his Jeep Grand Cherokee and a pickup truck driven by Gabriel W. Thomas, 28, of Cowden. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ark. traffic fatalities down 2.3% Nov 3, 2008
In 2007, 650 people died in traffic accidents, 15 fewer than the previous year, for a 2. 3% drop. (WREG.com, TN)
Senator McCain recently compared Nov 3, 2008
Promises to cut government spending are pretty much worthless unless accompanied by convincing explanations of how precisely they will be implemented. Obama has failed this basic test. (Harper's Magazine)
Hoarding 70 dogs Nov 3, 2008
The dogs were found when Orange County Sheriff's deputies responded to a traffic accident that led them to Stone's Mission Viejo home. There deputies found more than 70 dogs in kennels in the home and back yard. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Two dead after separate accidents Nov 2, 2008
A 20-year-old man has died in hospital from injuries he received in a traffic accident on the Hilltown Road in Newry on Thursday 23 October ... Meanwhile, a 16-year-old girl has died after a traffic accident in Lisburn on Friday night. (BBC News -- UK)
A MODEL OF COURAGE Nov 2, 2008
He won't come close to winning the race, but the most significant victory in today's New York City Marathon already belongs to FDNY firefighter Matthew Long - who's competing just three years after a horrific traffic accident during the 2005 transit strike left him at death's door. Talk about survival. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Suit against Keanu Reeves goes to jury Nov 2, 2008
A traffic accident expert testified Friday that Silva actually fell down on his own and wasn't hit by Keanu Reeves' Porsche. (AP Photo/Nick Ut). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
President Kufuor calls for accident-free elections Nov 2, 2008
The Walk which was under the theme "Ensuring a Crash free Election 2008', started from the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra through Adabraka to the Cedi House and ended at the Independence Square. It was aimed at sensitizing road users on the need to observe road safety regulations and make the up-coming general elections accident-free and to save lives and property. President Kufuor said with the enactment of Road regulations, government would ensure the ratification of Road Traffic Regulations,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Solider Killed Crossing Street Nov 2, 2008
Current Conditions 56. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Kauai man killed in traffic collision Oct 31, 2008
As of today, 88 people have died in traffic accidents this year in Hawai'i compared with 110 by this date in 2007. The updated 2008 island-by-island breakdown as compiled by The Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kaneohe-bound Likelike lanes reopened Oct 31, 2008
Traffic was being turned around at the Nalaneiha Ieha and Valley View intersection because of several minor and one major traffic accident, a dispatcher with the Honolulu Police Department said. Only minor injuries have been reported. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Gwinnett traffic accidents plunge Oct 31, 2008
Police point to increased patrols. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Night-time Driving Over Long Periods Increases Risk Of Accidents Oct 31, 2008
Drowsiness resulting from a lack of sleep is a recognized risk factor which causes traffic accidents. But what happens if drivers combine extended driving and sleep deprivation. (Science Daily)
Gaining an hour could sabotage your sleep Oct 31, 2008
Study: Traffic accidents spike on the Sunday that ends daylight-saving time ... End of daylight-saving time sends traffic accidents soaring. (CNN -- US)
Police say Mountie has not received special treatment Oct 31, 2008
DELTA, B.C. The police chief in this municipality says the community has been shaken by allegations that an off-duty Mountie was impaired when involved in a traffic accident that killed a man, but that the officer has received no special treatment. Chief Jim Cessford made the comments Thursday as members of Orion Hutchinson's family attended a news conference where they paid tribute to the 21-year-old man killed Saturday night. (Globe and Mail)
Accident blocks road Oct 31, 2008
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Officials use show to try out Instant Command System Oct 30, 2008
Nelson said there have been no traffic accidents near the construction site or surrounding neighborhood during filming, although one pedestrian was bumped by a car, but didn't receive any injuries. We have been told by the production company that this has been one of the best shows in terms of cooperation with the city and the people, he said. (Pekin Times, IL)
Traffic accident results in fatality Oct 30, 2008
An early Sunday morning traffic accident on Route O just north of its intersection with Route D resulted in a fatality for one person and moderate injuries for another. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Donald D. Riggs, 26, California, died as a result of an accident which occurred at 2:21 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. (California Democrat, MO)
Groups of Dangerous Drivers Identified Oct 30, 2008
You've probably heard it lots of times: It's the under 24s or the over 70s, besides the motorcyclists and drug users who cause the most traffic accidents. These are high risk groups, who pose a threat to us sensible drivers. (Science Daily)
Officer accused in crash didn't get preferential treatment, lawyer says Oct 30, 2008
VANCOUVER The Mountie accused of impaired driving in a traffic accident that killed a 21-year-old motorcyclist is consumed by deep sorrow over the incident but has not received preferential treatment from police, who have yet to identify him to the public, his lawyer says ... The Mountie will face a code-of-conduct hearing over the traffic accident because, said Sgt. Shields, there is an allegation of criminal wrongdoing that must be investigated. (Globe and Mail)
Gilbert police officer struck by a car Oct 29, 2008
PHOENIX (AP) - Gilbert police are investigating a traffic accident involving an officer who was struck by a car while directing traffic ... Marino added that officers were in the middle of the street directing traffic because of a previous traffic accident further down the road. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Police officer struck by car while directing traffic Oct 29, 2008
He also said that the officers were in the middle of the street directing traffic because of a previous traffic accident further down the road. No citations have been issued to the driver, Marino said. (AZCentral -- News)
NASA-enhanced dust storm predictions to aid health community Oct 29, 2008
Dust also obscures visibility on roads, which can contribute to closures and traffic accidents. NASA launched PHAiRS in 2004 to identify how satellites could help modeling and forecasting of dust storms and to enhance a computer-based system that health managers can use to report and respond to dust-related health symptoms. (EurekAlert!)
4 die in Ariz. canal while fleeing from police Oct 28, 2008
Scores of illegal immigrants die each year while trying to sneak into the country through the state, the busiest illegal crossing point on the Mexican border, many in traffic accidents or after succumbing to the desert heat. Earlier this year, nine people were killed when a smuggling vehicle veered off a highway about 15 miles south of Florence and flipped onto its roof. (FOX 11, AZ)
Are you severe winter weather aware? Oct 28, 2008
Instead, people die in traffic accidents on icy roads and of hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. It is important to be prepared for winter weather before it strikes. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Uganda: Minister Wants to Ban Miniskirts Oct 28, 2008
He said such "indecent" women caused excitement among drivers, leading to the increase in traffic accidents. However, speaking at the end of a two-day conference organised by Makerere university Law Faculty on Friday, Segawa said the issue should be left to the discretion of the people. (allAfrica.com)
Give me the simple life -- but not yet Oct 28, 2008
A good, stiff recession will have all kinds of benefits, from fewer traffic accidents to lower obesity rates. You'll improve your health if you start bicycling to work (providing you have work to go to), and you'll help save the planet, too. (Globe and Mail)
Pinpointing Trouble SpotsCasa Grande police seek best locations to use photo and radar traffic law enforcement Oct 28, 2008
Traffic accidents citywide. 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Oct 28, 2008
Hundreds of motorists skidded into minor traffic accidents. A Highland man remained stranded but safe in a San Bernardino County cave as raging waters outside prevented rescuers from reaching him. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Officials need access to road accident data Oct 27, 2008
Citing National Police data, Suripno revealed that 2007 saw 48,508 land traffic accidents, in which 16,548 were killed ... 31 percent of traffic accidents were caused by human error, including driver error and mechanical failures due to negligence, and that 4 percent of accidents were caused by mechanical failures that were not down to human error, 2. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
More of this story Oct 25, 2008
Together, they have put together a very high-end film that is a re-creation of a fatal traffic accident that happened at night that was alcohol related. The film is very realistic and goes way beyond just the accident itself. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Charges Upgraded Against Suspected Drunken Driver Oct 25, 2008
He was arrested Oct. 11 after the traffic accident north of Louisville that injured Dennis Smith, of Papillion. After the wreck, Hughes was charged with several offenses, including DWI causing serious injuries and reckless driving. (7 KETV Omaha)
Blue Cross Hosts Lil Wayne, T-Pain Oct 25, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Saturday October 25, 2008. (R News)
I Want to Know: Why is the causeway bridge not cleaned? Oct 25, 2008
He noted that there have been accidents when the sheriff office and Department of Public Safety are working traffic accidents. He said when the causeway is broomed it requires a truck with crash equipment and another truck must be driving in front of the truck during the clean up. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Launderville follows dad into world of law enforcement Oct 24, 2008
"I help cover the whole city and go from minor traffic accidents to big things. We cover everything." She admits there is a great deal of stress, as she was told by her dad and as she expected there would be. "Every day when I'm getting dressed for work I wonder what the day will bring. I never know what to expect; every call is different but I like the change of pace." Ironically, J.J.'s chief is Jeff Cayler, who grew up in Storm Lake. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
$180 fine for jaywalking... Oct 24, 2008
Who cares who's fault it was, its just a traffic accident. Most of the time the driver is let go at the scene. (The Drudge Report)
John McCain: Proven patriot worthy of presidency Oct 24, 2008
Oh YooHoo wrote on Oct 22, 2008 4:43 PM:" Oh Young Republican--my goodness aren't you naive!You want to teach your children something about American values AND VOTE FOR MCCAIN?Maybe you are too young to remember, but Ronnie and Nancy Reagan rejected McCain after he dropped his long suffering, first wife for a 24-year-old, beer heiress hottie. Yes--that's right! McCain's first wife was in a traffic accident so severe, she lost 5 inches in height and had over 20 operations. When he came back from... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Hau'ula crash kills woman; road reopened Oct 24, 2008
As of today, 85 people have died in traffic accidents this year in Hawai'i as compared to 105 by this date in 2007. The updated 2008 island-by-island breakdown as compiled by The Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
REGION: Activists call checkpoints unfair Oct 24, 2008
Police and Border Patrol officials said the checkpoints were an effective way to catch unlicensed drivers who cause traffic accidents, and illegal immigrants and smugglers. "Checkpoints are part of our defense strategy," said Julius Alatorre, a spokesman for the Border Patrol in San Diego. (North County Times)
Leading Prosecutor Leaves DA Office Oct 24, 2008
" The chain opened its newest one in Greece the largest store they have built so far. Rochester police are looking for two suspects in an apparent home invasion robbery. A new audit from the state comptroller's office is questioning whether the New York State Thruway Authority's recent proposed toll hikes are justified. Hundreds of area high school students got the chance to learn more about a career in construction Thursday. Fire heavily damaged an apartment complex in the village of... (R News)
Automotive diesels could be part of solution Oct 24, 2008
Accidental fuel tank explosions from traffic accidents will be a thing of the past. Finally, diesel engines do not require ignition systems. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Police & Fire, October 23, 2008 Oct 24, 2008
Sault Police responded to an 11:30 a.m. Wednesday traffic accident along Riverside Drive which left two vehicles with minor damage. According to reports, Leo F. Ygeal, 61, of Goetzville was eastbound when he looked down in an apparent attempt to find something in the vehicle, crossed the centerline and narrowly avoided a head-on crash with a westbound vehicle. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Report: Drug Deaths, Problems Set Record Oct 23, 2008
The report found 15 cases of Chantix patients who appeared to have been involved in traffic accidents, and 52 additional cases involving blackouts or loss of consciousness. The FDA received 1,001 reports of serious injuries possibly linked to Chantix, more than for the ten best-selling brand name drugs combined. (CBS News)
Serious drug reactions set a record Oct 23, 2008
The report found 15 cases of Chantix patients who appeared to have been involved in traffic accidents, and 52 additional cases involving blackouts or loss of consciousness. The FDA said it taking a second look at the Chantix warnings. (MSNBC -- Health)
Bus Zone safety to forefront Oct 23, 2008
Dr. Connie Veazey, a professor of psychology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, specializes in the study of post-traumatic stress disorder following traffic accidents. A significant majority of people involved in motor vehicle accidents, as high as 60 percent in some studies, will experience traumatic stress symptoms in the immediate aftermath of an MVA, but only a smaller percentage will go on to experience these symptoms for a prolonged period of time requiring some type of... (New Iberia, LA)
Grant supports DeKalb PD Oct 23, 2008
The DeKalb Police Department has received a grant that will be used to pay overtime and equipment costs for officers patrolling sections of town that have a high number of traffic accidents and citations written ... Traffic accidents in DeKalb have risen from 1,861 in 2006 to 2,070 in 2007. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Pavlovich Trial: Witnesses take the stand (Updated at 5 p.m.) (25) Oct 23, 2008
She testified that she got into a traffic accident to which Pavlovich responded. A few days later, the officer visited the house where she lives with her father. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Jimmie Johnson's younger brother trying to make name for himself Oct 23, 2008
Brienne Davis died earlier this year in a traffic accident and Steve Peterson died after a lengthy illness. Ron Hornaday Jr.: Goes from battling for the lead at Martinsville while defending his NASCAR Craftsman Truck points lead to running out of gas, finishing 29th in the race and losing the points lead to race winner Johnny Benson in a 100-point swing. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Transportation committee shelves compensation bill Oct 23, 2008
MOTC Vice Minister Oliver Yu () said that drunk-driving is not the only cause of the traffic accidents. The ministry should look at each and every cause of traffic accidents and treat them as equally important, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
One killed, one injured in collision Oct 23, 2008
Don't have an account. (older than 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
FLCC Breaks Ground on New Campus Oct 23, 2008
"As that happens what we need to do is look out around our service area what are the unmet educational needs that we need to be making available to students. What are the access points that we should offer to students because community colleges are really all about access, said Dr. Barbara Risser, FLCC president. FLCC and Ontario County leaders say this new campus will help meet the needs of technology-based companies in the area. Construction is expected to be finished by the end of next... (R News)
Car, Cable Truck Collide on Rt. 259 Oct 23, 2008
Another traffic accident happened in a troublesome area of Route 259 Wednesday ... Another traffic accident happened in a troublesome area of Route 259 Wednesday. (R News)
Keynotes for Oct. 23 Oct 23, 2008
Jayne Lombardo, who was seriously injured in a traffic accident several weeks ago, was very active in the Forest Avenue Home and School when her three children were students there. She continues to make steady progress as she undergoes intensive rehabilitation treatment at NorthEast Rehab Center, Salem, N.H. Funds are used to provide gas cards and parking fee money to her family. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Police Officer Killed in Traffic Accident Oct 23, 2008
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Galveston's Lone Star Rally contemplating Spring Fling Oct 23, 2008
Last year, several rally participants died and several were injured in traffic accidents. It1s unclear how many businesses will be open in mid-December for the event, held downtown and along part of the seawall. (KHOU.com, TX)
Man pleads not guilty in crash that seriously injured trooper Oct 22, 2008
According to authorities, Cresta was standing in the westbound breakdown lane at about 2:51 a.m., responding to a traffic accident when he was hit by Sullivan's Nissan Maxima sedan. Cresta hit the windshield and was thrown several feet. (Boston Globe)
Readers react to taking keys from elderly Oct 22, 2008
I believe that the benefit to society would exceed the cost of administrating that policy by reducing the consequences of their traffic accidents. Jim-80129. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Man, 22, is Oahu's 5th traffic death this month Oct 22, 2008
In addition to the five deaths on O'ahu, three people were killed in traffic accidents on the Big Island between Oct. 11 to 14, while an Army man on leave was killed in a rear-end collision on Maui on Oct. 6 ... As of today, 84 people have died in traffic accidents this year in Hawai'i as compared to 104 by this date in 2007. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Three injured in Dadeville traffic accident (585) Oct 22, 2008
Three injured in Dadeville traffic accident. By Dale Liesch. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Tempest in a Bottle: College officials, health experts at odds over what to do about underage drinking Oct 22, 2008
They include traffic accidents, falls, suffocation, drowning and alcohol poisoning. Hundreds of thousands of other students commit crimes, become crime victims, fail classes, make poor sexual decisions or sicken themselves by drinking too much alcohol. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Coquille mayors past resurfaces in election Oct 21, 2008
State records show that in March 1981, a man involved in a 1980 traffic accident filed a theft report, alleging Officer Britton had taken a bayonet from his vehicle. The owner had returned for the bayonet almost a year later, but it was not in the evidence locker. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)