Automobile Accidents

• Toddler Killed in Driveway Accident

  Chrissie Cole | September 10, 2007 1:31 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  A driveway accident tragically claimed the life of a 14-month-old child this morning, when the father ran him over outside their home in North Hollywood, according to authorities.The toddler was transported to the hospital where he died shortly after. The accident occurred at 7:20 a.m. this morning, according to a Los Angeles Police Officer.The man, whose name has not been released, was backing...

• Homer Roberts Dies In ATV Accident

  Ward Merdes | September 10, 2007 11:07 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  The AP reports that Homer Roberts was killed in an ATV crash near Delta Junction, Alaska on August 19, 2007. It appears that his ATV rolled while on a trail near town. He was travelling with a family member.It is VERY important that the Roberts family get the final police report. Though this may take months, be tenacious. The final police report may show why this wreck occurred. It's good for...

• Couple Killed in Dearborn Car Crash

  Larry Buckfire | September 10, 2007 10:19 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  A couple tragically died last Friday night in a Dearbon Michigan car accident. The husband and wife were driving south on Greenfield Road and apparently went through a blinking red light when they were struck by an undercover Dearborn police officer. The officer apparently did not have significant injuries. Police say that alcohol was not a factor in the accident.If police reports are...

• Lawyer Takes Client's Motorcycle Settlement Money

  Ed Normand | September 09, 2007 11:03 PM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL

  A motorcycle accident in Sanford, Florida severed the leg of the biker. He sued the at fault party. There was not much to recover but he did get a modest settlement. His lawyer deposited the funds in his attorney trust account. Sadly, the lawyer did not preserve the personal injury settlement funds for his client. Instead the lawyer violated the rules regulating Florida lawyers and...

• High School Student Killed in Michigan Car Accident

  Larry Buckfire | September 09, 2007 9:29 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  Another tragic story of a young person dying in a Michigan car accident last week. A 16 year old girl was crossing a road near Burley Park in Montcalm Township, Michigan when she was struck by a vehicle. The Fremont High School student sang in the school choir. Her loss was felt immediately by teachers and other students at the high school.The accident happened just after 10:00 p.m at night. ...

• ATV's Recalled(3)

  Susy Owen | September 09, 2007 9:22 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  The Consumer Product Safety Commision announced today that there will be a voluntary recall of Ohalee FA-A70 Youth ATVs.There are 36 units currently being recalled. The real hazard with this particular defective product is that the lack front brakes in addition to a gauge for tire pressure. Among other problems the flag pole bracket is not the correct size, and the handlebars do not have padding...

• Bars Accused of Over-Serving Patrons in Bellingham

  Chelsea Gilbert | September 09, 2007 7:05 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Two Bellingham bars are allegedly partly to blame for the death of Steven Rhone, Jr., 19, in a June 1 hit and run accident. Rhone was hit by a drunk driver, Damien Mackay (his girlfriend, Amanda Littrell was also in the car) and left to die in the street, according to police. Mackay and Littrell were later arrested.Mackay and Littrell were reportedly over-served at two Bellingham bars, the...

• Driver Unable to Stop Runaway Bus in Tacoma

  Chelsea Gilbert | September 09, 2007 6:53 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A Pierce Transit bus was leaving a transit center near the Tacoma Mall last Tuesday when its engine revved and the vehicle took off, seemingly of its own volition. A number of passengers reported injuries.The bus driver, employed with Pierce Transit for four years, said that he was fully applying the brakes as the bus careened out of control, clipping three trees, jumping a curb, hitting...

• Man Dies in Elmore County Accident

  Shannon Weidemann | September 09, 2007 6:39 PM | 0 CommentsBoise, ID

  A 58-year-old man from Castleford died in a car accident on Interstate 84 in Elmore County on Tuesday. The two passengers in the car were hurt and taken to a hospital in Boise for treatment. There were no other vehicles involved in the accident. Witnesses told deputies they saw the vehicle drive on to the left shoulder of the interstate and then roll several times in the median. The driver...

• Preliminary Report Brings up Questions over Effectiveness of Red-light Cameras

  Chelsea Gilbert | September 09, 2007 11:54 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  A year ago the city of Seattle installed six cameras at four busy intersections. The cameras were part of a $460,000 pilot program and intended to decrease collisions, drivers running red lights and drivers failing to stop before turning right on red. Since the installation of the cameras last June, the city has made over $900,000 in revenue from the 14,000 citations ($101 each) that have been...