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    Plano Fire Report, Feb. 23-March 8  Mar 20, 2010
    Vehicle accident with injuries reported in the 1700 block of Independence Parkway ... Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident reported in the 3000 block of Custer Road ... Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident reported in the 4100 block of Legacy Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Fire Reports  Mar 20, 2010
    9:29 a.m. - Motor vehicle accident, motorcycle hit parked car, minor injuries reported at N. Ohio Dr.. March 7. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Coppell resident dies after skiing accident  Mar 20, 2010
    Taylor Storch, 13, of Coppell died Monday after an accident while skiing Sunday on the intermediate Latigo trail at Beaver Creek Resort in Avon, Colo ... After the accident, Storch was taken to the Vail Valley Medical Center and later transferred to St. Marys Hospital in Grand Junction. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Police Reports March 1-7  Mar 20, 2010
    Excluding Vehicle Accident with Injury ... Vehicle Accident with Injuries ... Motor Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Click to read: Hidden Escalator Dangers  Mar 20, 2010
    The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates in 2008 11,000 people were injured and treated in emergency rooms because of escalator-related accidents ... Doherty said accidents can be "devastating.". (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Brigadier on wheelchair to be major general  Mar 20, 2010
    The Times of India The Times of IndiaIndiatimesWeb (by Google)VideoPhotos. TNN, Mar 20, 2010, 03. (India Times, India)

    Cars, bombs, and climate change  Mar 20, 2010
    For example, traffic accidents claim an estimated 1. 2 million lives every year. (India Times, India)

    SRK means India for Cameron  Mar 20, 2010
    Was that intentional or a happy accident. Did you know that Hinduism is a self-interpreting, non dogmatic religion. (India Times, India)

    Bermudas history: High tea and pink hotels  Mar 20, 2010
    The English accidentally discovered Bermuda in 1609 when Admiral George Somers, on his way to the Virginia colony, was shipwrecked in a storm ... We stop to feed the fish at historic Somerset Bridge and urge the 20-somethings in our group to steer clear of the mopeds that seem an accident magnet to visiting tourists. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Cooper Tire & Rubber Is Found Liable for Fatal Rollover of Minivan in 2007  Mar 20, 2010
    4 million to Ivon Toe, a 39-year-old woman rendered quadriplegic in the accident ... The estate of Assata Karlar, 28, who was killed in the accident, received $649,000 ... We have deep sympathy for those involved and wish to express our sincere condolences to the individuals and families impacted by this accident, the Findlay, Ohio-based said yesterday in a statement after the verdict. (Bloomberg -- US)

    They Will Be Gunning For Cubs  Mar 20, 2010
    What fans should watch is his mobility after he suffered an Achilles tendon injury in an auto accident in January. Whatever happens at second and third, the Cardinals should have improved offense at shortstop with , who hit only. (Cincinnati, TheInsiders.com)

    For Atlanta eBay sellers, entrepreneurship starts at home  Mar 20, 2010
    Alt had suffered a disabling injury in an accident and didn't want "to waste away." ... After graduation from the University of Georgia, she suffered a debilitating injury in an accident and still "wanted to do something with my life.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    How will health reform affect you?  Mar 20, 2010
    I don t know what I would do without multi million dollar lawsuits when a client gets a scratch in an accident. Tail end of the boomer bell curve. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Remember SAFER principles on the farm this spring  Mar 20, 2010
    If an injury accident ever does occur, OSHA could be looking at the farm's safety procedures and practices, said Schwartau. Records of what you do on a routine basis can be a big help and potentially save significant dollars. (Agri-View, WI)

    Washington County Emergency Medical Services  Mar 20, 2010
    Responded to an automobile accident at 5:31 a.m. in the 4200 block of Highway 36 North. One accident victim was taken to Trinity Medical Center. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    Three killed in car collision in Kuala Pilah  Mar 20, 2010
    The accident near the new Bukit Putus route caused traffic congestion on both sides of the road. - BERNAMA. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Man Killed In Shelton Motorcycle Crash  Mar 20, 2010
    Police in Shelton are investigating a fatal accident that happened Thursday night ... The accident happened near the Shelton, Monroe border at the intersection of Leavenworth Road and Walnut Tree Hill Road. (FOX61, CT)

    Police Officer Involved in Fatal Car Crash  Mar 20, 2010
    " Wood was retired from General Motors and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; five children and stepchildren; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. Burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials are requested to be made to Warrenton Baptist Church. ?Washington Missouri 2010 Submit your comment now Comment Title:... (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    In-House Lawyer off the Hook for Alleged Errors Leading to $19 Million Award  Mar 20, 2010
    The other driver was never located and the county blamed the accident on Anderson, claiming he was speeding or otherwise at fault. Anderson argued the accident was due to a roughly six-inch drop between the roadway and shoulder and by a guard rail that was not designed to absorb the impact, contrary to state requirements. (Law.com)

    Crash sparks calls to ban truck-bed riders  Mar 20, 2010
    Family mourns teen killed in truck bed accident ... The state Health Department says 34 people died in pickup truck accidents between 1996 and 2008 in Hawaii ... Police reports indicate about 90 people are involved in truck bed accidents each year, with about half of the crashes involving injuries. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Officer Who Shot Suspect In Buttocks Cleared Of Shooting  Mar 20, 2010
    What started out as a traffic accident in East Bakersfield ended with a foot chase through two homes and a suspect shot by deputies, with two to four other suspects still on the loose. On March 9, Kern Co. Sheriff's deputies got a call about a traffic accident at Mt. Vernon Avenue and Oregon Drive around 9:40 p.m. with reports of shots fired. (KERO 23, CA)

    Death renews talk of total ban  Mar 20, 2010
    Espero has sent a similar message during each legislative session every time there's been an accident in which someone riding in the back of a pickup truck was killed. "What's the difference between the skull of an 11 year old and a 15 year old and an adult?" Espero asked. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Peoria auto shops going green  Mar 20, 2010
    "It also promotes safety in the shops and helps prevent a lot of accidents," she said. There are no financial incentives for participating in the program - shop owners who pass the three- to six-month application process and biannual inspections are given a plaque to hang on their establishment's wall. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Schlock and Law  Mar 20, 2010
    Not for the faint of heart, Miguel Sapochnik's film includes many bloody close-ups of Law and Whitaker wielding scalpels -- both before and after Law, who'd planned to find a less demanding line of work, wakes up with an artificial heart because of a work-related accident. Jude Law takes back transplanted organs from patients who can't pay in the grim "Repo Men.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Review: 'Repo Men' Too Bloody Of An Operation  Mar 20, 2010
    The newly separated repo man gets a change of heart -- literally -- when an accident results in his getting one of those high-priced organs. He soon falls behind on his payments, and gets a firsthand lesson in what the patients he once hunted are going through. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    More cuts could come, Calexico School District official says  Mar 20, 2010
    " As a professional she should have done her research on the district to see what kind of mess Alvarez and Groesbeck left. She should have formulated some kind of plan since day 1 and now the school year is almost over and nothing has changed from the old admin to the present, the only common is laying off teachers. Don't feel sorry for the admin that will be demoted, that person has been seen driving around in her beemer during work hours, does the district pay her auto insurance and gas bill... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)

    Four-vehicle accident injures 2 Friday  Mar 20, 2010
    MATTOON - Two drivers were taken to the hospital after an accident damaging four vehicles along North 21st Street near Prairie Avenue late Friday afternoon, based on information released at the scene by the investigating officer with Mattoon Police Department. Carl Ferguson and Kimberly Rieck, both of Mattoon, were taken to Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center for treatment. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Life support for Brittany  Mar 20, 2010
    Brittanys death, from a cardiac arrest, was later listed as an accident in an autopsy report. Simon vehemently refutes the notion there are any parallels between Brittanys death and that of actor Corey Haim who passed away last week, also of an overdose, after a long battle with drugs. (iAfrica.com)

    U.S. system stacks up worldwide  Mar 20, 2010
    Take out deaths from homicide, auto accidents, alcohol and drug use, obesity (highest rate by far in the world) and smoking, our life expectancy is not worse. Infant deaths are influenced by unmarried teenage pregnancies (we have the highest rate in the developed world). (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    An Rx for leading by example  Mar 20, 2010
    However, after both of the children died in a car accident the couple began experiencing marital problems and divorced. Due to her depression, the woman lost her job. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Toyota hopes Prius in NY crash will provide data on accelerator issues  Mar 20, 2010
    Investigators are hoping the vehicle's event data recorder sheds more light on what led to the accident ... Some event data recorders are capable of recording data several seconds before and after an accident. (USA Today -- Autos)

    Revett Minerals Reports on 2009 Financial and Operating Results  Mar 20, 2010
    Such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to those with respect to the price of silver and copper, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the effect on the Company's operations of pending or planned legal challenges, the timing and amount of estimated future production, industrial accidents, and costs of production, all involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results,... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    After all of that, is Highway 59 any safer?  Mar 20, 2010
    Thats how many accidents and hit-and-run crashes police responded to in 2009 on South Douglas Highway. As large as that number sounds, its actually an improvement from 2008 when there were 467 crashes. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Highway 59 passing lanes have eased congestion  Mar 20, 2010
    But Zilka hasnt seen a difference in accidents. Before the passing lanes were installed, there was an average of 5. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Davies to rejoin Sochaux next week  Mar 20, 2010
    The 23-year-old was likely to be in the U.S. World Cup squad before a one-vehicle accident Oct. 13 in Virginia. He sustained two broken bones in his right leg, a broken and dislocated left elbow, a broken nose, forehead and eye socket, a fracture in his face, a ruptured bladder and bleeding on his brain. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Autopsy Conducted On Boy's Body  Mar 20, 2010
    The medical examiner's office said Friday that the boy has been positively identified, and that an autopsy found his death was an accident. After the discovery of the boy's body, a search plane and a Coast Guard helicopter began flying over the same shoreline where the boy was found, looking for any sign of Smiley Thursday afternoon and then again Friday, whose whereabouts remain a mystery. (KIRO TV, WA)

    SIRIUS XM Radio to Broadcast the 2010 Masters Live Nationwide  Mar 20, 2010
    SIRIUS XM Radio also offers SIRIUS Backseat TV, the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network; XM NavTraffic service for GPS navigation systems delivers real-time traffic information, including accidents and road construction, for more than 80 North American markets. This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    •Man seriously injured in 1-car accident  Mar 20, 2010
    Man seriously injured in 1-car accident ... Man seriously injured in 1-car accident ... The single-vehicle accident took place about 5 p.m. Friday on State Road 44 near County Road 600E. Bolin, the only person in the car, was not wearing a seat belt, according to a police report. (The Daily Journal)

    Slipping into the darkness  Mar 20, 2010
    Suicide claims more Australian lives each year than road accidents. For every suicide, there are 30 attempts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Abbas Ordered To Rest After Falling  Mar 20, 2010
    Abbas aide Nabil Abu Rdeneh did not specify where the accident took place. Abbas met Friday with an aide to Jordan's King Abdullah, and is slated to hold talks with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell on Monday. (CBS News -- World)

    Clipping Racers' Wings Todd Warshaw/Getty ImagesSince the wing's debut in 2007, Jimmie Johnson has dominated, winning three championships and 33 races.NASCAR has spoken and cars will be trading their wings for spoilers after Bristol. But could the decision up the danger and change who takes the checkered? Lars Anderson thinks so.  Mar 20, 2010
    Could ditching the wing make drivers less safe and cause more accidents. Once NASCAR swaps wings out for spoilers, could more Edwards-Keselowski crashes start to pop up. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Medical examiner hopes to cut transportation costs  Mar 20, 2010
    I had (an accident involving a fatality) that I went to in my own private car, and the individual it was a quite bloody scene and I come to find out hes HIV positive and I know have blood in my own personal vehicle. she said. (Forest Republican, WI)

    Angels Payoff  Mar 20, 2010
    The two cars, Olivet and Sinai, will operate seven days a week from 6:45 a.m. until 10 p.m. A ride remains 25 cents, the same as when the funicular was shut down in 2001 following an accident that killed one person and injured seven others ... The railway closed on Feb. 1, 2001, after an accident killed 83-year-old Leon Praport. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)

    Angels Flight Resumes Service (1640)  Mar 20, 2010
    The railway had been closed for more than nine years following a fatal accident ... The railway has been closed since a fatal accident on Feb. 1, 2001 that killed 83-year-old Leon Praport and injured seven others ... Since the accident, Welborne has been engaged in a long-running fundraising campaign. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)

    Geneva Collider Sets Beam Energy Record  Mar 20, 2010
    Until it provides ANY useful knowledge,and hopefully doesn't cause any "accidents", I say, 'big WHUP. by porcine_aviator March 19, 2010 1:17 PM EDT. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)

    Driver error in 2005 Prius wreck?  Mar 20, 2010
    No other cars were involved in the accident ... A team of six inspectors from Toyota and two from spent several hours taking photos, measurements and downloading the black box data from the car, which has been at the Harrison Police Department since the accident ... But police said floor mats were not a factor in this accident. (CNN)

    Teenager killed, 2 injured in NH car-truck crash  Mar 20, 2010
    Police say the accident is being investigated. 2010 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)

    AG: Evidence lacking in Mass. boy's death in NH  Mar 20, 2010
    "My son was murdered. This was no accident.". She said a private investigator assembled accounts from four pathologists who do not believe Patric died of hypothermia. (Concord Monitor)

    FIRE REPORT March 1-7, 2010  Mar 20, 2010
    4:10 a.m. Main Street and Commonwealth Drive, accident, no transport ... 2:53 p.m. Lebanon Road and Farm to Market Road 423, accident, no transport ... 8:24 a.m. Dallas North Toll and State Highway 121, accident, injuries. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Sparks Elementary school zone extending (PHOTOS)  Mar 20, 2010
    The move follows a March 8 accident in which Jordan Masinelli, 9, was hit by a car while crossing near the intersection. Masinelli is recovering well from two head injuries received in the accident and returned home Wednesday, cleared for school attendance ... A lot of people cross there, said Kellie Masinelli, Jordan's mother, following the accident. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    How golf sharpened business skill of KP Singh  Mar 19, 2010
    Cant say whether I was fortunate or unfortunate enough to have accidents in my destiny. I was doing aeronautical engineering in the UK and I played polo there. (India Times)

    Ironwood students hold fundraiser during 'Red Light Running Awareness Month'  Mar 19, 2010
    "The man who caused the accident, killing my daughter, was cited only for running a red light and his fine was 105," Hinds said ... Last Wednesday, on the 13th anniversary of the accident, Ironwood High School's DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) students sponsored a Red Means Stop campaign and fundraiser at the school ... "Arizona continues to rank as one of the worst states in the nation for red-light running crashes. We need to make sure the fatalities that result from red-light... (Glendale Star, AZ)

    Pilot killed when experimental plane crashes  Mar 19, 2010
    Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Lynn Lunsford says the accident happened about 1 p.m. Thursday near the northwest Arkansas town's airport. Lunsford says there were no injuries on the ground. (KSLA.com, LA)

    What's the Big Hurry, Fellow Drivers?  Mar 19, 2010
    Recent studies indicate that even talking and most assuredly texting is leading to many more accidents. It is interesting that police will often check cell phone records when it comes to auto accidents. (The Pilot Newspaper)

    Students suspended for shooting pellet at teacher  Mar 19, 2010
    It appears that it was by accident, said Marquez. However, a hearing will be held by someone unfamiliar with the students, teacher or school, and decisions will be made following the meeting. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)

    Hartford Crossing Guard Injured After Being Struck By Car  Mar 19, 2010
    No one else was injured in the accident ... The scene of the accident was not far from Maria Sanchez Elementary School, police said. (FOX61, CT)

    Hospital 'rejects' tourist  Mar 19, 2010
    Her sister was killed in the accident, and two other women in their vehicle were injured ... He said, however, that one of the patients who was injured in the accident and classified by a paramedic as a priority two case was received by the hospital ... He said that later on Thursday, a patient was referred to them from Frere Hospital and it was at this stage that they became aware that the patient had also been involved in the earlier accident. (iAfrica.com)

    What the appendix is good for  Mar 19, 2010
    It may be the case with a lot of unnecessary body parts that they may have had a function in the past but we don t necessarily need that function anymore, says Smith, who ended up studying the appendix sort of by accident. That can give us insights. (Science News for Kids)

    Research monkey deaths prompt calls for crackdown  Mar 19, 2010
    The accident came less than a year after USDA cited Charles River at another one of its labs across town in Sparks, Nev ... The accident came less than a year after USDA cited Charles River at another one of its labs across town in Sparks, Nev. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Sparks Elementary school zone extending (PHOTOS)  Mar 19, 2010
    The move follows a March 8 accident in which Jordan Masinelli, 9, was hit by a car while crossing near the intersection. Masinelli is recovering well from two head injuries received in the accident and returned home Wednesday, cleared for school attendance ... A lot of people cross there, said Kellie Masinelli, following Jordans accident. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Police Reports March 1-7  Mar 19, 2010
    Excluding Vehicle Accident with Injury ... Vehicle Accident with Injuries ... Motor Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Plano Fire Report, Feb. 23-March 8  Mar 19, 2010
    Vehicle accident with injuries reported in the 1700 block of Independence Parkway ... Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident reported in the 3000 block of Custer Road ... Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident reported in the 4100 block of Legacy Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Coppell resident dies after skiing accident  Mar 19, 2010
    Taylor Storch, 13, of Coppell died Monday after an accident while skiing Sunday on the intermediate Latigo trail at Beaver Creek Resort in Avon, Colo ... After the accident, Storch was taken to the Vail Valley Medical Center and later transferred to St. Marys Hospital in Grand Junction. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Fire Reports  Mar 19, 2010
    9:29 a.m. - Motor vehicle accident, motorcycle hit parked car, minor injuries reported at N. Ohio Dr.. March 7. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    FIRE REPORT March 1-7, 2010  Mar 19, 2010
    4:10 a.m. Main Street and Commonwealth Drive, accident, no transport ... 2:53 p.m. Lebanon Road and Farm to Market Road 423, accident, no transport ... 8:24 a.m. Dallas North Toll and State Highway 121, accident, injuries. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Washington County Emergency Medical Services  Mar 19, 2010
    Responded to two automobile accidents. EMS was called at 11:51 a.m. Wednesday to the 4500 block of U.S. 290 West, where four patients were treated at the scene of a two-vehicle accident. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    NY Runaway Prius: Case of Driver Error?  Mar 19, 2010
    "Toyota's role was to assist the Harrison Police Department with its accident investigation," said Lyons. "They will be issuing the final investigation report, including the information provided by Toyota and NHTSA. On the day of the accident, the driver of the Prius told police she had not previously experienced problems with sudden acceleration in the car, because of news reports she was taking the car to a local Toyota dealership to be checked. "She said the car accelerated and continued to... (ABC News -- Business)

    Broken drive shaft likely caused Texas bus crash  Mar 19, 2010
    Before Tuesday, the company's vehicles were involved in 10 accidents in three states in the last 30 months, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration records. Tuesday's crash was the company's fifth involving injuries and second involving fatalities. (Pensacola News Journal)

    Healthcare around the world  Mar 19, 2010
    Free ambulance service and access to accident and emergency. In patient care through GP referral and follow contractual arrangements between health authorities, Primary Care Trusts and the hospital. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Remember SAFER principles on the farm this spring  Mar 19, 2010
    If an injury accident ever does occur, OSHA could be looking at the farm's safety procedures and practices, said Schwartau. Records of what you do on a routine basis can be a big help and potentially save significant dollars. (Agri-View, WI)

    Woman struck in hit and run dies  Mar 19, 2010
    The other victim in the incident was treated at BGMC and released a day later, but she said she does not remember the accident. If you have any information on this now deadly hit and run, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Paralympics offer a vision of 'what's possible'  Mar 19, 2010
    "With this accident, that dream just got crushed, and I never believed that I would be able to get to Olympics again," said Bambur, a native of Serbia ... Unlike Bambur, Barnett said he did not feel frustrated or depressed after his accident -- he was hit by a car while cycling -- mostly because he felt so lucky to be alive. (CNN -- Health)

    Litchfield Park and Goodyear may team up on fire services  Mar 19, 2010
    Automatic aid means that if a house is on fire or there is a traffic accident, emergency dispatchers send the closest fire truck to respond, regardless of municipal boundaries. Now, Litchfield Park is serviced by Rural/Metro Fire Department, a private company that is not a part of the automatic aid system. (AZCentral)

    Truck Pushes Car Down Highway  Mar 19, 2010
    Police in West Yorkshire, England, have reopened a traffic accident investigation after video of the hair raising incident surfaced on YouTube, officials said. Car driver escapes injury, new investigation opened after police see video. (ABC News)

    Mechanic in Wheelchair Credits ABC for Victory  Mar 19, 2010
    This type of insurance guarantees a lump-sum payment to you or your family in the event of a devastating accident or death. But critics say many of these insurance policies contain such vague and ambiguous terms that the insurer can try to avoid paying your claim when you need it most. (ABC News)

    Many workers killed as India rush to complete Games venues  Mar 19, 2010
    Conditions at the construction sites were poor and many accidents went unreported, while workers continued to work without proper safety gear, the report said. The court appointed the committee in January in response to allegations that the workers were living in crowded hovels with no protection from the winter elements, no electricity and filthy toilets. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Driving me crazy  Mar 19, 2010
    At that point, our longtime insurance agent called us up to tell us that if we had one more accident in our family, even one, we d better start taking down the numbers when we saw those minimum coverage we insure you for less. ads on TV.. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Civilians shot by Pakistan forces  Mar 19, 2010
    The BBC's M Ilyas Khan in Islamabad says that incidents of Pakistani forces killing civilians by accident are rare. On Wednesday night, more than 50 militants armed with heavy weapons attacked a checkpoint on the border between Darra Adamkhel and the north-western city of Peshawar, a local official told the BBC's Urdu service. (BBC News -- South Asia)

    Nepal bus crash kills at least 24  Mar 19, 2010
    The accident happened in the west of the country, 400km (250 miles) west of the capital, Kathmandu. Several passengers were injured, including the driver. (BBC News -- South Asia)

    After all of that, is Highway 59 any safer?  Mar 19, 2010
    Thats how many accidents and hit-and-run crashes police responded to in 2009 on South Douglas Highway. As large as that number sounds, its actually an improvement from 2008 when there were 467 crashes. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Highway 59 passing lanes have eased congestion  Mar 19, 2010
    But Zilka hasnt seen a difference in accidents. Before the passing lanes were installed, there was an average of 5. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Vaaldiam Receives Court Approval for Plan of Arrangement  Mar 19, 2010
    Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from results anticipated by such forward-looking information include, among others, risks related to international operations; risks related to joint venture operations; actual results of current exploration activities; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future prices of resources; possible variations in reserves, grade or recovery rates, accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; and... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Holden recalls 9000 cars  Mar 19, 2010
    but no accidents or injuries have been reported. 9098 vehicles are affected in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Accidentally for a purpose  Mar 19, 2010
    Researches with the Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety Queensland intend to use the simulator to study dangerous driver behaviour - such as the affect of drugs and alcohol - and the triggers of driver aggression. "This state-of-the-art facility will enable road safety researches to study what would otherwise be logistically, practically and ethically difficult to do out on the open road," said CARRS-Q director Professor Barry Watson. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    NHTSA cites driver error in New York Prius incident  Mar 19, 2010
    He said, however, that prompted by the accident, he drove a Prius, and even when the accelerator was floored, the brakes prevailed: "There was no way that car couldn't stop.". Reports of 52 deaths are linked to unintended acceleration in Toyotas since 2000, NHTSA data show. (USA Today -- Autos)

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