A 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 MoreFatal truck accident on Interstate 85 in Dinwiddie
The Richmond Times-Dispatch has a new report of a fatal wreck that happened in Dinwiddie County yesterday on I-85 about one mile north of Route 40. Edmund J. Brucato Jr of Waterbury, CT was driving his 2004 Ford Taurus with a U-Haul trailer in tow. He attempted to switch lanes and his trailer struck the
Read MoreDo SUVs Cost More to Insure?
International Business Times asks the question Do SUVs Cost More to Insure?. While you feel safer in an SUV because of its weight and size, those very elements increase the chance that your SUV will roll over or cause major damage to other cars and their passengers during an accident. Car insurance providers consider these
Read MoreFive killed in crashes on Virginia roads
Five killed in crashes on Virginia roads. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports on the unfortunate deaths of five people in Virginia car accidents just before Christmas. Thelma D. Gray died when her car was struck as she was trying to make a left turn in Accomack County. Also in Accomack County, Samuel George Gilkeson, stuck a
Read MoreNHTSA Launches Winter Holiday Crackdown on Drunk Drivers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) has a new press release about a national crackdown against impaired driving that involves thousands of law enforcement agencies throughout the country and runs through the New Year’s holiday. “Drunk driving is one of the most serious, and preventable, dangers we face on our roadways,” NHTSA Acting Administrator David
Read MoreTips to Avoid Auto Accidents During the Holidays
With the holiday season here, there are going to be holiday parties and of course, people all over will be celebrating the New Year. This is the time of year when many auto accidents happen because people are either driving long distances to see family for the holidays or drinking too much alcohol at parties
Read MoreRoad Risks Rise as More Drivers Drop Insurance
Road Risks Rise as More Drivers Drop Insurance. The Wall Street Journal reports that more drivers are letting their car insurance lapse. This puts themselves and other drivers at risk. “A good proportion of people on the road are either uninsured or underinsured, and so you have to protect yourself,” said Robert Hartwig, president of
Read MoreSchool bus warning lights don’t stop all drivers from breaking the law
School bus warning lights don’t stop all drivers from breaking the law. An article in the local newspaper Powhatan Today discusses the problem of vehicles passing stopped school buses that are loading or unloading children. The Powhatan school system gets one or two reports every day of this happening. “If our drivers can get the
Read MoreCrashes fatal to five in Virginia
Crashes fatal to five in Va. The Richmond Times-Dispatch has written an article about five people that died last weekend in accidents around Virginia. There were three accidents where the car left the road and wrecked and one that was caused by a tractor trailer hitting a car from the rear. The good news is
Read MoreWinter weather increases accident risk
While witnessing the first legitimate wintry weather of the season last weekend—most of it in the region of Central Virginia—we got a pretty accurate reminder of why it is important to stay off of snowed-over roads unless it is absolutely necessary. When the snow started falling around 3:00 on Saturday afternoon, most residents gave in
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