Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on July 2, 2015
Last month, near the Star City exit in Morgantown, Monongalia County on Interstate-79, a man was killed at approximately 2 in the morning when attempted to avoid hitting a deer. Consequently, the driver lost control of his 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe causing the vehicle to roll several times and crash. As drivers, we know there are… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on May 21, 2015
Memorial Day weekend is on the horizon and many of us have made plans to travel in order to spend the holiday with loved ones. While it is a day to look forward to, individuals should be aware of the hazardous road conditions. The National Safety Council estimates 383 traffic deaths and another 46,300 medically… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on May 4, 2015
On Thursday, April 30, 2015, a car accident on Interstate 79 in Braxton County, West Virginia, left a four year old dead and caused injuries to six others. The wreck happed at 6:20 am in the southband lane of I-79 near the Frametown, Servia Road area. The SUV involved in the crash rolled four times…. read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on March 16, 2015
In 2014, approximately 35,400 people were killed as a result of car accidents. This means that the annual mileage death rate dropped to 1.18 deaths per 100 million miles traveled. According to the National Safety Council, the estimated annual mileage death matches the lowest preliminary estimates on record for the National Safety Council. The 2014… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on March 5, 2015
It’s no secret that long haul truck drivers and bus drivers can suffer from fatigue and drowsy driving. Pressures from delivery schedules and route selection often cause truck drivers to push the limits of the law when trying to make a delivery on time. However, while these types of drivers are often the most thought… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on March 1, 2015
Separate single car accidents in Wood County over the weekend caused death and significant severe injuries. According to news reports, just before 4 a.m. a vehicle lost control, went over an embankment and collided with a tree. Police with the Wood County Sheriff’s Department said that control was lost after receiving a text message. The… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on December 26, 2014
Company holiday parties can be a great way to reward your employees for a year’s worth of hard work and dedication, but they can also be a breeding ground for safety and liability issues. Follow these tips to help keep your work party fun and accident-free. The time and place of the party will go… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on October 14, 2014
Driving on Wet Road Conditions With fall beginning, the road conditions tend to be more slick than usual. The rainy season and leaves falling make the roadways more dangerous. Driving in even a light rain can be dangerous. The more it rains, the more water accumulates on the road. Leaves on roads are even more… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on September 25, 2014
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association recently released a report showing that teen drivers make up the biggest category for drivers that were distracted during a fatal collision. 57% of the fatalities were the teen drivers, the other 43% includes other occupants, bicyclists, and pedestrians. 10% of all drivers under the age of 20 were reported… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on September 5, 2014
In just over two days, two fatal car accidents have occurred on Interstate 79 near the Charleston metro area. Both of the fatalities occurred because the individuals were not wearing seatbelts and were ejected from their automobiles. Kanawha Cpl. Brian Humphreys and other law enforcement are hoping that an upcoming safety campaign will help encourage… read more
