PB Homicide Probe Takes Odd Turn Sep 25, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- police investigating a slaying in say a traffic accident nearby involving a pedestrian several hours later is related to their investigation. said a collision involving a pedestrian and a car near the intersection of Chalcedony Street and Mission Boulevard occurred at about 9 a.m. The pedestrian victim is the person renting the apartment on Agate Street where the body was found, Rooney said. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
St. Helens landlord faces lawsuit over therapy dog dispute Sep 25, 2008
Dirks told KGW she saw a doctor for her depression after her oldest son, Grant was killed in a traffic accident. The doctor prescribed a companion dog to help Dirks pull out of her dark mental state, and she said it worked, the pooch has turned her life around. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Emilio Navaira in another traffic accident Sep 25, 2008
SAN ANTONIO -- Tejano singer Emilio Navaira has been in another traffic accident. He and his wife were hospitalized in stable condition late Wednesday after their car and a truck collided in a San Antonio ntersection. (KHOU.com, TX)
Township looks at regulating electronic billboards Sep 24, 2008
The Federal Highway Administration has declared digital billboards to be safe, and not a major cause of traffic accidents. Multiple studies have been done to confirm this, Barrett said, citing 2007 studies from Virginia Technical Institute and Tantala Associates. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Driver hits three cars Sep 24, 2008
Paul s Wrecker hauls away two of four vehicles involved in a traffic accident Monday afternoon at the intersection of Sixth and Main streets ... At approximately 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, a traffic accident involving four vehicles occurred at the corner of Sixth and Main streets in Taylor. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Kalamazoo County parents look for solutions to drug abuse at 'Call to Action' meeting Sep 24, 2008
Task force coordinator Jenny Jordan said Kalamazoo County had 410 alcohol-related traffic accidents in 2004, more than one a day and that the county's rate of alcohol-related injuries is 85 percent higher than the state average. As the audience murmured about that statistic, Jordan said one reason might be that Kalamazoo is a college town. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Sudan: Peacekeepers Train Security Forces Sep 24, 2008
He also tackled the issue of traffic accidents committed by UNAMID staff and called upon the mission to find a just way of compensating those affected. The Sudanese Government and the allied Janjaweed militiamen have been fighting rebels in the arid and impoverished region of Darfur since 2003. (allAfrica.com)
Driver fired after leaving child on bus Sep 23, 2008
In December, Director of Transportation Michael Shinn issued her a "memorandum of concern" for having what he considered to be an excessive number of traffic accidents, all of which were determined to be her fault. In five years, Ms. Neal was involved in six school bus accidents, according to her personnel file. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bloomington man injured in motorcycle crash Sep 23, 2008
BLOOMINGTON -- A Bloomington man was injured in a traffic accident at 6:15 a.m. Monday at the intersection of MacArthur and Center Streets, a Bloomington police report said. Barry Carney, 51, who was driving a Honda Nighthawk motorcycle, was taken to BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Chita Rivera returns to the S.F. stage Sep 23, 2008
12 fractures in her left leg suffered in a traffic accident in 1986. 8 Tony award nominations (so far). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kokua Line: Ticket trauma Sep 22, 2008
Traffic accidents used to be the No. 1 cause, but was surpassed in the past three or four years by falls, mainly involving the elderly, he said. When the 2002 state Legislature created the neurotrauma special fund, it also mandated the Department of Health to "develop, lead, administer, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and set direction for a comprehensive system to support and provide services for survivors of neurotrauma injuries.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Logan's new Web site taking off Sep 22, 2008
On the police page, residents can see general information about where officers are at that time and whether they re responding to a domestic dispute, a traffic accident or a stray animal. By October, Christensen hopes business owners can renew their business licenses online as well. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Suspected drunk driver hits 'don't drink and drive' sign in Aloha Sep 22, 2008
(AP) -- Authorities say parts of the Aloha area lost power Sunday after a traffic accident. Authorities say 45-year-old Maura Steele of Portland was on Tualatin Valley Highway when her vehicle hit a "don't drink and drive" sign and then a power pole. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
China's dairy farmers cry for help over spilt milk Sep 21, 2008
"My dad had a traffic accident two days ago. We need money to pay for his treatment," says the 32-year-old. "If we keep the cattle, we cannot sell the milk and have to spend money on them.". (Xinhua)
Work urged at site of van crash on Route 136 Sep 21, 2008
The intersection has been the site of 48 reportable traffic accidents in the 11 years leading up to April 24, according to the state Department of Transportation. The figure does not include the accident on that date. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lillquist looks back on 40 years in law enforcement Sep 21, 2008
Early the next morning, Lillquist s father was killed in a traffic accident in southern Minnesota. I was going through all that, and you know, I was wondering if I was even going to have a job, he said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Road Crossing Structures Important In Reduction Of Animal Mortality On Roads Sep 20, 2008
Researchers at the Autonomous University of Madrid have analysed 43 walkways used by vertebrates to quantify the importance of these structures, which facilitate animals natural movements and reduce mortality caused by vehicles and, consequently, traffic accidents ... According to the scientists, these crossings, which may be specifically designed for the purpose, or have mixed use (drains, subways and bridges) reduce traffic accidents through collisions with animals ... According to data from... (Science Daily)
Central Texas Teenager Shot In Mouth After Traffic Accident Sep 20, 2008
(September 19, 2008)Waco police were looking for suspects Friday after someone opened fire from inside a vehicle after a traffic accident and shot a Central Texas teenager in the mouth. It happened around 10:30 p.m. Thursday in the 800 block of Colcord. (KWTX.com, TX)
Former mayor Simon Lakritz dies Sep 20, 2008
In late July, Simon Lakritz was involved in a heart arrhythmia-prompted traffic accident in Hanford. He was kept on a life-support in Fresno for nearly a week before he made a speedy recovery from his injuries and other health conditions. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Letters to the editor Sep 20, 2008
Demand that your town's law enforcement be stepped up to prevent tragic traffic accidents. Notify your local police department of traffic violations in your neighborhood. (The Trentonian, NJ)
BRIDE-TO-BE DIES WHEN LIMO IS HIT BY TRACTOR-TRAILER Sep 19, 2008
Sunshine Royston had planned to walk down the aisle this Saturday with fellow Patapsco High School graduate Joe Hillegas, but a traffic accident took her life a week before her wedding day. The 28-year-old mother of three was killed early Saturday when a tractor-trailer hit a limousine carrying Royston and six other women on the way home from her bachelorette party in Baltimore, said Det. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Car, truck collide; man critical Sep 19, 2008
A landscaping truck lays on its side at the intersection of CR 210 West and Nature Walk Parkway after a traffic accident Thursday afternoon, September 18, 2008 ... A motorcycle lays in the southbound side of North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, across from McDonalds, after a traffic accident Thursday afternoon, September 18, 2008. (The St. Augustine Record)
Designer of Palin's glasses grateful for publicity Sep 18, 2008
Kawasaki, 59, an engineering professor at Osaka University, also designs arty syringes, artificial hearts, kitchen sponges and wheelchairs including the one he uses because of a traffic accident 30 years ago. The award-winning designer also has contributed to the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Local boy injured in traffic accident Sep 18, 2008
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Keynotes for Sept. 18 Sep 18, 2008
HELP FAMILY- Hudson realtor Kristin Gray-Lembo is spearheading a drive among local realtors and other business people to assist the family of Hudson resident Jayne Lombardo, seriously injured in a traffic accident ... BAKE FOR LOMBARDOS- A Bake Sale to benefit the Lombardo Family of Hudson will be held Sunday, Sept. 21 at Sauta s Field, lower Main Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hudson High School students Shelby Searles and Kendra McGinty are coordinating the event to benefit the family of Hudson... (Hudson Sun, MA)
China's disabled optimistic after Paralympics success Sep 18, 2008
The tourism graduate from a village near Baoding in Hebei province, lost her legs in a traffic accident this July ... Zhao Li of Beijing has used a wheelchair since a traffic accident in 1997 ... Chen Wen, 23, is getting used to her wheelchair, two months after doctors amputated her legs following a traffic accident. (USA Today -- News)
Evansdale man charged with vehicular homicide Sep 17, 2008
Don't have an account. (older than 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Nation: Train crash renews focus on texting dangers Sep 17, 2008
For now, there is no data directly tying text messaging to traffic accidents. Though fully 74 percent of Americans aged 18-29 use text messaging, according to the Pew Research Center, it's a phenomenon that's only a few years old. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
No accidents since Route 45 changes at Lake Land College Sep 16, 2008
MATTOON No traffic accidents have occurred at Lake Land College intersections for months after traffic control changes along U.S. Route 45. But some fear it might be luck more than the lower speed limit, extra signage and police enforcement by the college entrances. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Cellphones impair drivers' abilities Sep 16, 2008
Five states and more than 30 countries also prohibit usage on account of the link between cellphone use and traffic accidents. Among the study's most surprising findings is that cellphone driving can pose nearly the same risks as driving at the legal limit for alcohol. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Gallup runs away with meet titles Sep 15, 2008
"It was kind of a tough week for us," said Brown, who was nursing a stiff neck left over from a traffic accident on Wednesday. "We're missing two of our guys, and we put in a big week of training. But this will all pay off at the end of the season.". (Durango Herald)
Fatal accident closes downtown intersection Sep 14, 2008
A fatal traffic accident in downtown Anchorage has closed the intersection of Ingra Street and 6th Avenue. Police Det. (Anchorage Daily News)
Robbins ABC Vote Tuesday Sep 14, 2008
Proponents point to another study of some 39,000 alcohol-related traffic accidents in Kentucky, which reported finding residents of dry counties more likely to be involved in such crashes, maybe because they have to drive farther from home to consume alcohol, thereby increasing impaired driving exposure. Other health and safety factors need to be considered as well, some Robbins residents say. (The Pilot Newspaper)
* Government to push bike tours Sep 13, 2008
The department said research showed that cyclists were involved in 40 percent of all traffic accidents that occur at intersections. In response, Mao said that marking out an ideal route for bike commuters would be critical. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
REGION: Judge dismisses suit challenging 30-day impound law Sep 13, 2008
Supporters of the law say it reduces the number of traffic accidents by cracking down on unlicensed drivers. Civil rights attorneys filed the lawsuit in March 2007 on behalf of about 20 plaintiffs, including two people whose cars were impounded by Escondido police, and named Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Riverside and Los Angeles counties and the cities of Riverside, Escondido, Maywood and Los Angeles as defendants. (North County Times)
* TPEC students defend campus Sep 12, 2008
They said the interference has delayed many construction projects on campus, forcing students to conduct their training at facilities off-campus, adding that some of the students have been injured in traffic accidents on their way to these training facilities. Because of the injuries, they were not able to carry on practice for months, the students said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Longview leaders, Eyman clash over red-light camera revenues Sep 12, 2008
". They are not needed! Show me where cameras have reduced traffic accidents as intersections. Show me where the rate of traffic accidents at intersections have warranted new cameras. In fact, I would think that getting rid of a few traffic lights would be better service to citizens. I can't understand why there are traffic lights at some of the intersections in Longview, other than to justify a job for a traffic guy. Get rid of several traffic lights and I will consider the traffic camera... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Can Chantix Make A Comeback? Sep 12, 2008
Then in May, the Institute for Safe Medicine Practices issued a report linking Chantix to more side effects, including traffic accidents. Federal regulators warned first pilots, then truckers, not to take the drug. (Forbes -- Business)
Infections linked to cot deaths Sep 11, 2008
He analysed the post mortem reports for 130 babies who had died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), 32 who had died suddenly as a result of infection, and 33 who had died of non-infectious cause, such as a road traffic accident. Sterile sites. (BBC News)
Son, I'm Tired Of Having You Slow Me Down Sep 11, 2008
A Memphis man is accused of leaving his 3-year-old son behind while running from police on foot after a traffic accident. A 46-year-old man was charged with driving under the influence and child endangerment after a minor traffic accident Sunday night. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Live Free and Die Sep 11, 2008
For once, the Times has underestimated the severity of the problem: 100% of traffic accidents involve speed ... To live free, we sometimes die -- even in traffic accidents. (Human Events Online)
Paralympians: sports change our destiny Sep 11, 2008
The young man who became disabled in traffic accident at the age of six said, "At that time, I was low-spirited and inactive, and stayed at home every day. It is sports that give me a second life.". Sports have changed their destiny, and they are thinking about changing the destiny of more people. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sentinel Morning Update: Area bars, restaurants prepare for smoking ban Sep 10, 2008
The consultant reviewed traffic accident data compiled by borough police from 2003 to 2007 and took traffic counts at 26 intersections within the study area between April and May and found that a majority of travelers are exceeding the 25 mph speed limit. The study also shows high truck traffic and accident rates downtown, including 14 crashes at the East North and North East intersection over the last five years. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Bad economy, good health? How a troubled economy leads to improved public health Sep 10, 2008
And there statistics show that as economics worsen, traffic accidents go down, as do industrial accidents, obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking ... The more a cause of death affects primarily young people (traffic accidents, for example), the greater the effect of a shifting economy, Ruhm says ... In addition to the health benefits from lifestyle changes, traffic accidents also go down when fewer people are working. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Russia And Europe: Who's Driving Who? Sep 10, 2008
Today, heart disease, traffic accidents and alcoholism kill so many Russians that the male life expectancy is under the age of 60. In the past 15 years, Russia's population has plunged by more than 6 million. (Forbes -- Business)
Police blotter: Sept. 10 Sep 10, 2008
Deputies are investigating a Sunday fatal traffic accident in Elk Rapids Township which occurred around 12:30 p.m. on South Elk Lake Road near Clearwater Point Road. According to Undersheriff David Kopkau, a 53-year-old Midland man, David Torkelson, was driving a 1975 Suzuki 125 Enduro motorcycle when he crossed the centerline and collided head on with a 2005 Chrysler 300, driven by a 51-year-old Grand Ledge woman. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Across the area Sep 9, 2008
An 18-year-old Evans man was seriously injured Monday morning in a traffic accident on U.S. Highway 25 outside Statesboro, Ga. John Paul Richardson, of Windmill Lane, was in critical condition at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, according to a hospital spokesman. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dangerous roads continue to claim lives Sep 9, 2008
So far this year, there have been 10 fatal traffic accidents in the rural areas and on highways, resulting in the deaths of more than 15 people. And of those 10 fatal crashes, drunken driving was the leading cause among the separate accidents. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Nevada officers target seat belt enforcement Sep 9, 2008
Authorities say using seat belts saves lives and reduces traffic accident injuries. Seat belt violation fines can cost as much as $115 for a driver with passengers under the age of 18 who are not properly restrained. (KRNV.com, NV)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Sep 9, 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)
A Virtuous Cycle: Safety In Numbers For Bicycle Riders Sep 8, 2008
7, 2008) It seems paradoxical but the more people ride bicycles on our city streets, the less likely they are to be injured in traffic accidents ... It seems paradoxical but the more people ride bicycles on our city streets, the less likely they are to be injured in traffic accidents. (Science Daily)
Merak Port to adopt electronic ticketing Sep 8, 2008
Istiono said about 2,500 officers would be deployed to secure land transportation lanes, especially at the points in Banten prone to traffic accidents. "We will also establish at least 27 first-aid stations for passing motorists," Istiono said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Road rage ruse leads to fatal Iraq blast Sep 8, 2008
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- At least six people were killed and 50 wounded when a suicide car bomber apparently staged a traffic accident to draw more victims to the explosion ... The bomber got into a traffic accident and began arguing with the driver of another car, the official said. (CNN -- World)
Suicide bomber kills 6 at Iraqi market; 54 are wounded Sep 7, 2008
Police said the bomber detonated his explosive-laden car near a crowd of people gathered around a traffic accident in the market, which was crowded with shoppers buying food for the traditional evening meal that breaks the daily fast in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. "I was walking through the street toward my work when I felt what seemed like a hurricane," said Asghar Saied, 52, from his hospital bed in Dahok where he was taken with shrapnel wounds and a broken leg. (Boston Globe)
Mighty Ike has millions on edge Sep 7, 2008
Hanna did not pack the same punch Saturday while racing up the East Coast, but it did cause one death in a traffic accident on Interstate 95 in Maryland. It also brought fits of wind and pelting rain on its trek toward New England. (Florida Today)
1 person dies in fatal accident in Mesa Sep 7, 2008
(AP) - One person has died after a fatal traffic accident this evening along the Loop 202 in Mesa. The Arizona Department of Public Safety responded to the single vehicle accident on the eastbound 202 at Mesa Drive. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Holiday traffic accidents at a minimum Sep 7, 2008
No major traffic accidents were reported on the highways, according to Gary Fernandez of the California Highway Patrol. The two accident reports left the victims with bumps, bruises and scrapes, but nothing life threatening. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Police Officer Ejected From Car, Killed In N.J. Crash Sep 7, 2008
It was the third time in less than a month that a New Jersey police officer has died in a traffic accident. "It's horrific. It's a very congested state we live in. They have tough duties to respond to and these horric things can happen," Dow said. (WNBC.com, NY)
Belleville officer killed, another hurt in crash Sep 7, 2008
The crash marked the third time in less than a month that a New Jersey police officer had been killed in a traffic accident. Officer Kenneth Santucci was driving the cruiser when the crash occurred shortly before 8 a.m., just across the Nutley-Bellville border, Essex County Prosecutor Paula T. Dow said. (NJ.com -- News)
Breaking a taboo Sep 6, 2008
Greece has more traffic accidents than many of its European neighbours. Despite having the worst road accident record in Europe, Greece has the lowest rate of organ donations on the continent, due to ignorance, taboos, and religious beliefs. (BBC News -- Health)
Crime Watch (94) Sep 6, 2008
A deputy responded to a noninjury traffic accident and directed traffic until an Oregon State Police trooper arrived to handle the investigation. No further information was available. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Award Means Increased Safety for Dublin Sep 6, 2008
Prior to the HEAT teams, Dublin had been averaging about five fatalities a year from traffic accidents. In 2007 the city had no traffic fatalities, but during the time the award was earned from January 2008 to July 31, 2008 the city did have one fatality. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Sep 5, 2008
In 2006, 3,140 people died in traffic accidents on public roads, with 58 ... Traffic accidents took 7,573 lives last year, including 1,536 motorcyclists who accounted for 59. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
No injuries in Terry school bus-truck accident Sep 5, 2008
The Hinds County Sheriff's Department responded to a traffic accident involving a school bus this afternoon in Terry. No children were on board the school bus and no one appeared to be seriously injured. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Scout, the Payne family dog, appears relaxed and... Sep 5, 2008
Holiday traffic accidents at a minimum ... No major traffic accidents were reported on the highways, according to Gary Fernandez of the California Highway Patrol. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
