Accident

considered NASCAR’s most popular driver. He was very aggressive and determined. He has his own style of driving, which has gained the admiration and approval of his diehard fans even up to this day. Earnhardt’s career ended when he met a tragic accident during the final lap of the Daytona 500 in 2001. During the race, Earnhardt’s was trying to block the other racers to stop them from catching his son who was driving the best race of his life to win the race. Unfortunately, Sterling Marlin…

smashed into the crowd; killing four and injuring nearly 44 of the spectators. Today, a two year old, nash lucas and an Indian student, Nikita Nakal, who was doing her MBA from OSU have been declared dead among four others, who were crushed in the accident. Adacia Chambers, was drunk when she lost control of her car and rushed in the crowd of Homecoming parade at OSU at some 11 am in the morning. The woman has now been under arrested for killing four people and leaving 44 injured, most of whom…

Recently, a train crashed into an SUV that was stuck on railroad tracks in Odessa. Luckily, the driver of the SUV reacted in the correct way by getting everyone out of the vehicle before the crash, so there were no injuries reported. Because trains travel at a much faster speed than a car or other vehicles and they cannot stop quickly, it is important to practice safety when traveling across railroad tracks. Here are some railroad track safety tips: Be aware of railroad crossings. If there is…

A stop sign violation and careless driving are to blame for a February 22 intersection collision, which resulted in one woman dying. Because traffic is crossing and going several different directions all at once, intersections can be an especially dangerous place for car crashes, but there are steps you can take to prevent an intersection collision. If you have a stop sign, stop. Even if you do not see any vehicles coming, you should always come to a complete stop. While you do not necessarily…

For a lot of motorists, speeding seems like one of the least offensive traffic violations. A common attitude of drivers is: "driving ten or fifteen mph over the speed limit doesn't make you a criminal." While this is generally true in the sense that most instances of speeding are considered infractions, speeding is a serious matter because of its dangers, three of which are discussed below: Speed Reduces Your Control Over Your Car The ability to steer and brake on the road is impossible…

Should drivers of automobiles be prohibited from using cellular phones? Did you know using a cell phone while driving increases the risk of crash by four times? Texting and driving it has caused many accidents and no matter how much people talk about it and still how many times it has happened and there goes another life lost because of people’s carelessness. Recent studies suggest that cell phones are dangerous to use when driving so I have gathered information to look at the epidemic it has…

In today’s society texting and driving has become a huge issue. Texting while driving has caused many tragic accidents and destroyed many people’s lives. People now days feel that they need to answer a call as soon as they hear their phone ring or if they receive a text. Texting while driving is just as worst as drunk driving it does not end well. There are many people out there driving who get distracted easily but texting while driving is one of the biggest distractions there could be for…

passengers on the road. According to the article, it says, “Distracted driving is ‘dangerous, devastating, crippling, and it’s a killer,’ Lightner says, ‘and still socially acceptable.’ It also says, “...insurance companies, which closely track car accidents, are convinced that the increasing use of electronic devices is the biggest cause, according to Robert Gordon of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America.” Distracted driving is become more of a hazard in our society…

you are in good company. Most of us are either unaware of or have given the matter little thought, yet it can cause needless accidents, injuries, and auto insurance claims. The Injury Potential of Unsecured Objects While everyone understands what can happen to a person unsecured by a seatbelt, most fail to apply the same logic to the loose objects in their car. In an accident, a seatbelt prevents you from becoming a flying "object" that crashes into the windshield. However, your coffee mug,…

Studies show that 11 teens die every day as a result of texting while driving. Many states are prohibiting texting and driving by putting a law into place. As cellphone use and driving becomes a national problem, the chances of being involved in a car accident with a distracted driver increase. Millennials are more likely than adults to be texting while driving. Teen drivers are actually four times more likely than adults to get into car crashes or near-crashes when on a cellphone. Phones can…