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On the early morning of Sept. 11, 2010, a Megabus carrying 29 people from Philadelphia to Toronto crashed into a too-low railroad bridge just outside the city of Syracuse. Four passengers on the tour bus were killed, including a Temple University honors student. It was discovered that the bus driver had used his own personal […]
Tag: Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pennsylvania To Make Texting While Driving Illegal
In many ways, cellphones have made our lives easier. But cellphones can also impair a driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, which can easily lead to traffic collisions and injuries. In effort to reduce cellphone-related motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania, a ban on texting while driving will go into effect next month. When […]
Driver Killed Workers Injured On Closed Philadelphia Bridge
A tragic accident in South Philadelphia has left a 32-year-old driver dead and at least two construction workers injured. According to officials, the accident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Monday on Platt Bridge, which was closed at the time for repairs. Officials say that the driver passed the bridge closure signs and smashed into maintenance equipment […]
Several Accidents Kill Six People In Philadelphia Area
A series of motor vehicle accidents in the Philadelphia area last weekend claimed the lives of six people, including a 23-year-old motorcycle rider and a 5-year-old boy. Four of the deaths occurred in the city, while two of them took place in the suburbs. The child was in an SUV driven by his grandmother, which was hit […]
Two Tragic Accidents Involving Pennsylvania Teens Claim 8 Lives
This has been a tragic month for teenagers on Pennsylvania roads. Within two days at the beginning of December, eight young people were killed in motor vehicle accidents. Three of the car accident victims were siblings. The first of the two accidents occurred on the afternoon of Dec. 5 when five Oxford High School students […]
Study Despite Bans Texting While Driving Soars
Government efforts to rid the roads of it have been a futile effort. Drivers, primarily young ones, in Philadelphia and the rest of the country continue the dangerous habit of texting while driving, according to a survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Roughly half of the drivers in the United States admit to composing […]
New Technology Aimed At Warning Drivers Of Black Ice
Over 80 percent of both men and women surveyed on the subject are in complete agreement that among the most difficult conditions for driving are inclement weather such as pouring rain and icy roads. Under such conditions, the stage is set for motor vehicle accidents. Statistics show that poor weather conditions on the road result […]
Are Overweight Kids Safe In Child Safety Seats
Even with today’s advanced technology available in automobiles, car accidents can be devastating, especially for children. In fact, motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of injury and death among children in the United States. This is why it’s so important that parents follow laws and guidelines regarding child safety seats. Guidelines are set […]
New Psa To Warn Teens About Dangers Of Distracted Driving
Cellphones have revolutionized our day to day lives, but they can also seriously impair a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and cause numerous traffic collisions and injuries in Philadelphia each year. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled a new public service announcement titled “OMG” that educates teens on the dangers of […]
Goopy Mess Stops Cars In Tracks On Pennsylvania Turnpike
On Tuesday night, a tanker truck dropped gallons of sticky black muck on about a 40-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. It was reported that around 150 cars were disabled by the mess, which was attributed to a leaking valve that let driveway sealant flood the roadway. The incident occurred between New Castle and the […]
Staying Safe On Pennsylvania Roads This Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching, which means that many Pennsylvania residents will be traveling to visit friends and relatives in other parts of the state and country. With the economy still struggling, a lot of people will be choosing to drive instead of fly again this year. In fact, according to the Allstate 2001 Good […]
Philadelphia Police Question Effectiveness Of Right Light Cameras
When the Philadelphia Parking Authority began installing red-light cameras, its goal was reduce the number of accidents the state sees each year. According to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Crash Facts and Statistics Book, Chester County saw 3.5 percent of the state’s 2010 crashes, making it one of the top ten Pennsylvania counties […]