Appomattox man killed in two-vehicle wreck
Appomattox man killed in two-vehicle wreck | Lynchburg News Advance. Virginia has started the new year with several accident-related deaths already. The latest one happened Monday January 5 on route 460 in Appomattox County near Sprout Spring. About 1:40 pm, 61-year-old Christopher M. Pennix made a left turn across 460 in his 2006 Chevrolet HHR.
Read MoreVirginia Reckless Driving book
Richmond, Virginia lawyer Bob Battle has written a new book entitled The Shocking Truth About Reckless Driving Speeding in Virginia. This new book will inform you about the laws in Virginia regarding reckless driving and the potential penalties involved. According to Attorney Battle, if you are arrested for reckless driving you could go to jail,
Read MoreSteps to Take If You’re Involved in a Tractor Trailer Accident in Virginia
On our highways it’s very common to see tractor-trailers, or semi-trucks, carrying goods to consumers. Unfortunately, these tractor trailers are involved in many accidents with other motor vehicles. There are many contributing factors in tractor trailer wrecks including aggressive driving, speeding, driver fatigue, overloading, failing breaks, defective roadways, and weather, just to name a few.
Read MoreA Decrease In SUV Rollovers In the Future?
Did you know that sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have the the highest rate of deaths occurring in rollover wrecks? According to the Federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 61% of fatalities in rollover crashes come from SUVs. Because of the height and size of an SUV, it has the propensity to rollover when it is
Read MoreTroopers, deputies crack down on driving violators
The Mechanicsville Local reports that the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is cracking down on drunk drivers this holiday with random, unannounced sobriety checkpoints. There are more police officers on the streets, including some volunteer law enforcement officers. Also there are many overtime patrols and 75% of State Troopers are working during this period. Also there are
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