Two car accidents led to serious injuries and loss of life in North Carolina (NC). The accidents were the result of hydroplaning. To learn more, check out this blog...
- 1 - 10A new vibrating seat device was created to help reduce the number of car accidents caused by a lack of situational awareness or distraction. The vibrations would begin when another vehicle enters your blind spot. To learn more, check out this article:
- 2 - 10Summertime means more people on the roads, and often these people are young drivers. Read more for information that will help you if you are the parents or guardians of a young driver involved in an accident:
Young Drivers on Vacation Prone to Make Poor Decisions and Cause Car Wrecks - 3 - 10
My colleague Jim Lewis published a new article on a shocking news story out of Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA). A State Farm customer had his truck stolen and filed a claim with the insurance company. Instead of paying the legitimate claim, State Farm accused their customer of intentionally stealing and burning the truck. To learn more, check out the article here:
Insurance Company Accuses Own Customer of Stealing and Burning Their Truck - 4 - 10
Rear end car accidents are not always simply "fender benders." They can cause major damage to your vehicle and lead to a serious injury. To learn more, check out this article written by my colleague Rick Shapiro...
Rear End Car Accidents Can Really Hurt You
A tire blew out on the Exmore Police Chief’s Ford truck on Route 609 in Accomack County causing it to flip over. This is a tragic loss for Eastern Shore residents and is similar to the tragic ar accident involving Mayor Jeter Guy Lawson in 2009. To learn more, check out this article written by my colleague Jim Lewis. - 6 - 10
The Eastern Shore man was driving his 2002 Ford Ranger and hit the back of the tractor trailer. This caused the truck's airbags to deploy and smoke filled the cabin leading the truck to hit a Caterpillar grader. To learn more, please take a look at the article written by my colleague John Cooper. - 7 - 10
Highway debris can be dangerous and even deadly – a lesson that was all too real this week in Davie County, North Carolina. A foreign object was kicked up into the windshield of a car this weekend and was ultimately responsible for the death of a well-known North Carolina resident.
While driving along Interstate 40 on Saturday, 59-year-old William Alexander “Alex” Williamson, a local forester, was involved in a deadly “freak” accident. A three-foot wide aluminum disk flew into the windshield of the SUV Williamson was driving and struck the man in the head before landing in the back seat.
When the car accident occurred, the passenger in the back seat dialed 911 while Williamson’s sister-in-law, Martha Williamson, took the wheel. At the time of the NC car accident, the car was traveling 70 miles per hour and on cruise control. Martha was able to bring the car safely to a stop after five miles. The two passengers in the car suffered minor injuries.
When emergency responders arrived, Williamson was transported to Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville and then to Carolina Baptist Hospital before he died of his head injuries.
He worked for the Virginia Department of Forestry for 35 years.
North Carolina police are investigating the car accident. They say that marks on the metal disk lead them to believe that the object fell off of a truck and onto the highway and was then kicked up into the SUV’s windshield. Improperly tied loads can often lead to debris falling onto the interstate and then injuring or killing other drivers.
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My colleague Rick Shapiro wrote about the continued problems with Toyota Motors. Executives admitted that the massive recall, involving over 8 million cars, and the metal shift "fix" may not actually solve the problem. This means there are still Toyota cars on the road that could suddenly accelerate leading to a major car wreck and serious injury. - 9 - 10
Jim Lewis wrote a blog about an important safe driving program known as "Dnt Txt & Drv" which is being promoted throughout North Carolina schools. It emphasizes the importance of staying focused behind the wheel and not texting while driving. To learn more, check out the texting and driving awareness program here. - 10 - 10
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