According to the NHTSA almost 90 people lose their lives each day and more than 250 are injured every hour due to the many factors that contribute to car crashes in the United States including speeding, drunk driving and other factors. Younger, less experienced male drivers (age 16-24) are the ones most likely to speed than female drivers in the same age group. Auto accidents caused by a speeding driver are more likely to occur on [...]
If you are of a certain age you will remember those Smoky the Bear commercials where Smoky would say, "Only YOU can prevent forest fires." Well, we'll take our cues from Smoky and remind you that only you can prevent pedestrian accidents. We'll share some tips that you can follow to stay safe when you are walking around town. You may look at these tips and think that they are just common sense, and you'd be [...]
The driver of a small pickup was killed in a crash in Murfreesboro in March when a dump truck crashed into it on Memorial Boulevard. Three vehicles were stopped in a line at an intersection when a dump truck struck the last vehicle in the line causing the third vehicle in the line to hit the second one, the second vehicle struck the first one, which then slightly hit a car in another lane. Two other [...]
Driving a motorcycle on roads and highways can be a thrilling adventure and give the driver a sense of freedom. Even when the driver is sober, driving a motorcycle can be a dangerous activity because the bike provides no protection for the rider from other vehicles and from the road itself. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) almost 30 people die each day in the U.S. in motor vehicle crashes involving an [...]
In one of the most severe winters in recent history, icy and snowy weather has caused many multi-vehicle chain reaction accidents on the highways this year. When Ice and snow fall in regions where drivers are not used to driving in those conditions, and where the road maintenance crews are not able to keep the roads clear, people traveling on the roads can get into accidents. Motor vehicle accidents caused by snowy and icy roads In [...]
In Murfreesboro, the area of South Church Street near Interstate 24 is a cause for concern. An exit ramp off the interstate leads to a short stretch of three-lane highway, lined with businesses serving long-haul truckers. A Pilot Flying J rest stop lies just south of the major highway, and necessitates trucks moving at highway speeds to negotiate six lanes of traffic to get to the rest stop. The most recent accident in the area, [...]
Motorcycle safety suits with airbags inside have been around for a few years, but they were primarily designed for track racers (like our own T. Scott Jones). All that’s about to change, though, as the latest invention of Alpinestars hits the market. According to Fox News, the company’s new Tech-Air street system is designed for riders of all kinds in almost all terrains. The new product boasts “a vest fitted with airbags on the chest, back [...]
The last year and a half have been rough for airbags. Now Chrysler is recalling certain Jeep Cherokees manufactured between January 1, 2013 and November 19, 2014 because their side curtain and seat airbags have the potential to spontaneously deploy while the vehicle is in operation. According to the International Business Times, this latest “Jeep Cherokee recall of nearly 168,000 vehicles in the U.S. has pushed the total number of cars covered by inadvertent air bag [...]
The Knoxville community has suffered a devastating loss today. Close to 3:00pm this afternoon, two school buses serving Sunnyview Primary School and Chilhowee Intermediate School collided in a tragic accident which left 23 children injured, and three people dead. Two of the fatalities were children; the third was an aide. No names have been released at this time. The bus collision happened at the intersection of John Sevier Road on the Asheville Highway in Knoxville, Tennessee. [...]
November 13th brought snow and sleet to Memphis – and that weather has been named the reason for about dozens of car crashes, some of which proved fatal. This storm may have been a fluke, but if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that weather can change in the blink of an eye. Being prepared for storms can help keep you and your family members safe this winter. What do I do if [...]
