Rear-end car accidents can be terrifying, especially because we rarely see them coming. While driving, our eyes are trained to fixate on what is in front and to the side of us, but it’s often what is behind us that can be the most dangerous.
Dallas Driver Struck by Passing Vehicle After Car Breaks Down on I-20
A driver whose car broke down on an I-20 service road in southern Dallas suffered injuries when he was struck by another vehicle while trying to repair his own. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Courtesy Patrol had responded to the scene and were attempting to help the driver when he was hit. According to the sheriff’s office, the driver had stepped …
After Fleeing Hit and Run, Dallas Drunk Driver Causes Five More Injuries
The same driver caused two separate car accidents on a recent night in downtown Dallas injuring at least five people. According to the Dallas County sheriff’s office, the driver – who was suspected to be intoxicated at the time – caused the first crash on Uptown’s McKinney Avenue. Police say that the driver fled the scene of that accident, only to run a stop …
What Happens If My Uber Driver Gets in an Accident?
Ride services like Uber and Lyft have become very popular in many Texas cities, especially those without comprehensive public transportation or cab services. Uber allows passengers to find a driver quickly by logging into Uber’s app and requesting a ride. The app pings the nearest active driver and sends him or her to pick up the passenger. Since it began, the …
Frisco Crash Claims the Life of 64-Year-Old Man
A three-car collision in Frisco, Texas recently claimed the life of a 64-year-old Dallas resident, according to a recent article in the Dallas Morning News. The Dallas man was driving a Volkswagen Jetta south on FM 423 when a Ford Escape traveling the opposite direction crossed into his lane and crashed into his vehicle. A third vehicle was also unable to stop …
Top Causes of Car Accidents in Texas Cities
Every day, thousands of drivers rush through city streets in Texas on their way to work, school, errands, and other events. With so many cars on the road, the risk of accidents also increases.
McKinney Police Say Four-Car Accident Was Triggered by Wrong-Way Driver
A driver heading the wrong way on South Central Expressway near McKinney, Texas caused a four-car pileup that sent ten people to local hospitals for treatment. According to a recent news report by CBS Dallas-Fort Worth, the auto accident happened just after one o’clock in the morning on Sunday. The wrong-way driver was operating a Ford passenger vehicle, heading north in the southbound lanes of …
How Dangerous Are Car Accidents in Texas Work Zones?
Texas’s roads need regular maintenance and repair, just like the vehicles that drive on them. Construction work zones are a common sight, and the obstacles they create in traffic can increase the risk of a crash that causes serious injuries. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), 149 people lost their lives in work zone car accidents in 2014. …
Early Labor Day Car Accident Estimates Show Increase in Texas Crash Deaths
Now that Labor Day has passed, safety agencies are beginning to calculate the number of car accident deaths suffered during the holiday period. Early numbers indicate that more people were killed or injured during Labor Day weekend 2015 than in previous years, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).
Three Common Texas Car Accident Injuries
When a car crash occurs in Texas, injuries are common. Some of the most common car accident injuries aren’t immediately apparent: an injured person might not show symptoms for hours or even days after the vehicles have been cleared from the scene.
