Author Archives: Andrew Kirkendall

Will self-driving cars lead to fewer car wrecks?

We have all seen futuristic movies, or maybe that was the Jetsons, where cars fly and/or drive themselves while the humans take care of more important things. As it turns out, that future may not be so far off — …
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When train meets car in accident, car usually loses

From a distance, it usually doesn’t look like a train is coming toward your car as fast as it actually is traveling. That’s why obeying the crossing arms at a train crossing is imperative and can be a life-saving choice. …
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Texas semi driver dragged by Oregon snowplow

The icy Oregon weather caused a local semi driver to skid and crash sideways on I-84 in Oregon on Sunday, March 2. This caused other semi drivers behind him to crash as well. The accident caused two fatalities, but one …
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Longview shop damaged by truck accident

Other cars and other drivers are not the only things that can be damaged when someone loses control on the road. A Longview, TX nail salon was damaged on the morning of Friday, March 7, when a truck crashed into …
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Delivery truck accident freezes San Antonio traffic

March 5 saw Loop 410 near San Antonio closed down for several hours due to a fiery truck accident. A delivery truck hit a support column on the westbound side of the road and burst into flames. The fire damaged …
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California truck collision kills officer

March 7 marked a tragic truck accident in Los Angeles California. A dump truck crashed into a police car, injuring one occupant and killing the other. The dump truck lost control at an intersection and collided forcefully with the police …
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Texas DOT unveils new crash report system

Many times when car accidents happen, getting the police report can be a bit cumbersome and tricky — and could take weeks. However, a new system unveiled by the Texas Department of Transportation is supposed to make getting documentation of …
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Teens told Click It or Ticket to avoid car accidents

If any teenager thought they could escape the Click It Or Ticket campaign, they were mistaken. In fact, Texas transportation officials have launched a campaign aimed especially at teenagers, who have the highest incidence of deaths with no seatbelts. Statistics …
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Spring break can bring increase in car, truck accidents

When you think of Spring Break, what comes to mind? Fun. Sun. Partying college kids. It’s that last thought that is troublesome to authorities. For Texas officials and truck accident lawyers like Kirkendall Dwyer LLP, Spring Break can also mean …
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Report: Elderly drivers involved in fewer car accidents

About 10 years ago, experts predicted that baby boomers would cause more car accidents that would result in fatalities, due the large number of older adults. But recent reports say those predictions have not come true, so your Great Uncle …
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