- Chrissie Cole | November 02, 2011 7:42 AM | Des Moines, IA
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Automobile Accidents
One person has died daily in a car accident in the state of Iowa, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety. But there is positive news as well – fewer people have died this year,...
- Craig Kelley | February 21, 2008 9:27 PM | Council Bluffs, IA
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Automobile Accidents
The Nebraska DMV is now offering a fully narrated supplemental drivers education course. Although the course will not meet the Nebraska drivers education requirments, it does allow new drivers the opportunity to be better prepared for a learner's permit test. The course includes eight videos and three permit practice tests.
- Shannon Weidemann | April 19, 2007 3:34 PM | Council Bluffs, IA
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Automobile Accidents
A 39-year-old man was driving his car on Interstate 80 in Council Bluffs when his car swerved and hit a car parked along the shoulder. The Missouri Valley man was trying to get something from the passenger side of the car just before hitting the parked car.The victim's vehicle then went to the left across two lane of traffic and came to a stop in the median.He was transported to Alegent Health...
- Shannon Weidemann | January 22, 2007 10:19 PM | Council Bluffs, IA
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Automobile Accidents
Two residents of Council Bluffs were killed on the side of Interstate 29 after they were hit by a minivan. James Henry Norman, age 63, and James Henry Tomes Jr., age 45, were outside of a parked van in the left lane of traffic when they were struck. It is unknown why they were outside of the vehicle, but witnesses say one man may have been lying on the ground and the other was standing over...
- Craig Kelley | August 11, 2006 1:21 AM | Council Bluffs, IA
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Automobile Accidents
Every year, almost 500,000 large trucks (tractor-trailers or "semis") are involved in traffic accidents in the United States alone. Approximately 1% (5,000) of these accidents involving semi trailer trucks result in fatalities. In fact, one out of every eight traffic fatalities in the United States is caused by a collision with a large truck. Not surprisingly, most of the deaths and injuries...
- Craig Kelley | June 05, 2006 10:51 AM | Council Bluffs, IA
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Automobile Accidents
A review of Nebraska Motor Vehicle Accident fatalities by the actions of Drunk Drivers is QUITE scary!Statistic Link:Watch your consumption!Call a Designated Driver!Drive Defensively!Avoid being a STATISTIC!
- Craig Kelley | June 04, 2006 10:37 AM | Council Bluffs, IA
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Automobile Accidents
Another tragic boating accident on our adjoining Missouri River last weekend has led me to go on a mini-quest for better Boater Safety Awareness as the boating season kicks into full speed:This link gives you the current Nebraska Boating Regulations, AND information on Boater Safety Education courses.BOATSAFE link:BOAT RESPONSIBLY in 2006, and DON'T BOAT DRUNK!
- Craig Kelley | May 26, 2006 8:53 AM | Council Bluffs, IA
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Automobile Accidents
The Lincoln County Sheriffs Department in North Platte, Nebraska, are currently involved in two different Grant programs that stress seat belt usage, and offer some some strong statistics to show WHY!!PLEASE "buckle Up" this holiday weekend, and TEACH YOUR CHILDREN to buckle up ALL of the time!!Read the Story:
- Craig Kelley | May 02, 2006 1:57 PM | Council Bluffs, IA
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Automobile Accidents
Vehicle insurance is very confusing! IF you don't understand what different types of insurance coverage mean, you could be leaving you or your family exposed to financial loss or ruin. In this article, I will cover different types of coverage and some of our thoughts on each type.Bodily Injury Liability InsuranceThis insurance protects you from claims made against you which you are obligated...
- Staff Writer | April 19, 2006 12:09 PM | Council Bluffs, IA
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Automobile Accidents
First and foremost, seek medical attention if warranted. Once your well-being and that of your fellow accident victims have been evaluated and stabilized, you should collect important information from those involved in the accident. Such information includes, but is not limited to, driver's license numbers and vehicle registration information along with the names and addresses of vehicle...