The U.S. National Institutes of Health conducted an assessment of teen driving by tracking 42 teen drivers and their parents in Virginia during the first 18 months of their license. The vehicles had cameras, and a system that collected data on acceleration, mileage and GPS positioning. The teens were involved in 37 accidents, and the parents only had two. Near-crash …
Cyclist Injury Sparks Biking Awareness
An accident that seriously injured an avid cyclist from Oak Cliff has pushed the need for bike lanes to the front of the Dallas community’s radar. The accident happened on the Jefferson Boulevard Bridge, which is marked for upgrades. But the improvement discussions were put on hold last month after the City of Dallas learned it would need $16 million …
Rescued Dog Bites NBC Anchor in the Face
It was supposed to be a feel-good segment on a local TV newscast until the dog bit the news anchorwoman in the face. The piece was about a dog that had been rescued from ice by a heroic firefighter. The 3-year-old Argentine Mastiff, Gladiator Maximus, attacked the anchorwoman at NBC’s KUSA Denver affiliate during a live, in-studio segment. The anchor …
Pit Bull Attack
A man who used his pit bull as a weapon was arrested by Nassau Bay police last week. According to police, he had his pit bull attack his two neighbors. The neighbors were arguing with the man when he told his dogs to attack them. One victim was bitten in the ankle and needed six stitches, and the 16-year-old victim …
A Race to the Death
Street-racing is a popular past-time with teens, but with two deaths from street-racing in Dallas during the past months, the fun is over. A 43-year-old father was killed over New Year’s when his pickup was struck by a Suburban that police say was racing another car. The Dallas resident was rushed to the hospital, but died of his injuries after …
Federal Law Bans Cell Phone Use in Trucks
This year, a federal law went into effect that bans big rig drivers from using handheld telephones while driving. The intent of the law is to prevent car accidents caused by distracted driving, an issue that is especially dangerous for large vehicles like semi trucks. The law bans text messaging, taking telephone calls without a headset, and even holding a …
Dallas County DWI Task Force Creates New Website
Recently, Dallas County DWI Task Force created a new website, in order to reach out to the public about drunk driving. The Task Force is a group of several local organizations and government agencies that lead initiatives to prevent incidences of drunk driving. The group’s new website encourages Dallas citizens to reach out and share their experiences with drunk driving. Additionally, …
Fort Worth in Top 10 DWI Cities
In Insurance.com’s annual evaluation of the top cities in America with the most DWIs per capita, Fort Worth was listed at number eight–a significant jump from 2010, when it was ranked 14th. Austin, Dallas, and Houston appear in the 11th, 12th, and 13th spot. San Diego, Los Angeles, and Indianapolis ranked as the top three cities with the most reported …
Graduated Driver Licensing Could Save 2000 Lives Each Year
Recently, the Allstate Foundation License to Save Report revealed that Graduated Driver Licensing laws could be the solution to car accidents caused by teenage drivers. According to the report’s findings, if all 50 states adopted GDL laws, 2000 lives and $13.6 billion could be saved per year. GDL laws would vary from state to state, but most would include some …
Study: Texas Drivers are Some of the Nation’s Worst
Hey Texans! Do you consider yourself a good driver? If true, you might be in the minority, according to a new report. Ahead of only Louisiana and Missouri, Texans ranked as the worst drivers in the county. Not a fantastic stat to be remembered by, Texas ranked in the bottom 20 of nearly every driving category researched. As a result, …
