Car Accidents
Driver who hit van with disabled child facing DUI charge
Drivers who are impaired due to alcohol and drugs can be found on roads throughout the nation. The prevalence of these drivers is somewhat shocking considering the widespread publicity the issue regularly generates. While at times drivers who are intoxicated...
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Ohio man killed in rollover accident
Accidents involving or caused by vehicles that are stopped or stalled along the highway often result in those individuals involved sustaining serious and even fatal injuries. A 36-year-old Ohio man recently died in a rollover accident while attempting to avoid...
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Cause of multi-vehicle crash outside Pittsburgh unknown
While Pittsburgh area motor vehicle accident s can of course occur at any time of the day, nighttime is one of the more common. This is at least in part due to the way that darkness hampers the eyesight of...
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Bus accident leads to official ban on FMCSA extensions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the governmental agency tasked with establishing and enforcing safety rules pertaining to commercial vehicles. In an effort to prevent commercial vehicle accidents from occurring, FMCSA regulators routinely inspect commercial vehicle companies such as...
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Car ran into Westmoreland County polling place
You never know when or where a motor vehicle accident will take place. This past Tuesday, as many throughout the Pittsburgh area prepared to participate in the election by voting, it is doubtful that most were thinking about being involved...
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Pittsburgh area man injured after he and wheelchair hit by car
A man who uses a wheelchair to get around was recently hurt when a car struck him as he made his way home from his place of employment located on Route 136in the Pittsburgh area. The home of the 74year-old...
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Study shows weight a safety hazard for truck drivers
The many dangers associated with being overweight have been well-documented. Individuals who are overweight are more likely to suffer various adverse health problems. A new study shows that being overweight may also negatively impact an individual's propensity for safe driving....
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Pedestrian fatally injured in Beaver County accident
Earlier this week a fatal crash occurred in Beaver County that left a 48-year-old man dead. He was seriously injured when a vehicle hit him as he walked on Woodlawn Road. The incident occurred in the morning.Immediately following the collision,...
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Accidents caused by ‘chameleon’ truck companies cause concern
Due to their weight and size, motor vehicle accidents in which large commercial vehicles are involved often result in severe injuries and even death. In an effort to prevent commercial vehicle accidents, trucking companies and truck drivers face many regulations....
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Eye doctors in good position to gauge issues with older drivers
While teen drivers are often labeled as the most dangerous on the road, there is another demographic that is at a higher risk of being in a motor vehicle accident-older drivers. As the baby boomers age, this group is growing...
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Update on bicycle accident earlier this summer
Each day in Pittsburgh, motor vehicles are involved in a wide variety of different accidents. While they often involve other vehicles, other times, walkers or bikers are struck. Collectively referred to as pedestrian accidents, the injuries to those individuals can...
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Monitoring heart rate may help prevent truck accidents
Individuals who drive for a living face many unique work-related hazards. One of the leading causes of commercial truck accidents continues to be driver fatigue. In an effort to prevent car and truck accidents caused by overly tired drivers, one...
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