Author Archives: Andrew Kirkendall

On what type of road are you most likely to crash?

It is widely known that there are many, many factors that can influence a car wreck and whether people involved will walk away relatively unharmed. Officials keep track of such factors that many people never even think about but that …
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On the road, pedestrian safety is important too

No matter what kind of car you drive or how long you have been driving, at some point, everyone is a pedestrian — and a pedestrian is killed about every two hours and is hurt every eight minutes in car …
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New crash test dummies could show how car seats hold up in accidents

In an attempt to better predict how car seats would protect toddlers in case of an auto accidents, transportation officials are proposing use of a crash test dummy designed to simulate a 3-year-old child. It will be the first time …
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Man dies after being struck by two cars

A man who attempted to walk — presumably for help — on Interstate 30 near Dolphin Road after he crashed his own into the retaining wall died after at least two other cars hit him. In a car accident scene …
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Half of all drivers say speeding is a problem

Well, it’s official. Drivers aren’t totally oblivious to the fact that speeding is a problem and is a main factor in causing car accidents. A study released in late 2013 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that nearly …
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Grim picture: Fatal auto accidents up in Texas in 2012

It can be a little scary to think that something we do every day can be so potentially dangerous. But the truth of the matter: driving can be deadly. The stark statistics prove it. You must always exercise caution when …
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Drivers can use government website for updates on unsafe cars, motorcycles

These days, it’s not just a bad restaurant review or a glowing endorsement of a facial that consumers can find online to assist with their purchases. Through the website SaferCar.gov, motorists can also review or submit reviews or concerns about …
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Determining fault in winter semi accidents

Semi accidents are some of the most dangerous and fatal. They don’t happen that often in comparison to other accidents, since most truck drivers know to be safe and have sufficient experience to avoid accidents. However, depending on how far …
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Extreme winter weather causes driving deaths

It’s news to no one at this point that the weather has been acting unusually vicious this winter. Many people who rarely see snow have now encountered multiple inches of it. While things seem to be thawing, it’s difficult to …
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Where truck accidents happen

Obviously, not everywhere is equal in terms of accidents. Different driving conditions will mean different numbers of accidents and even different types. For example, due to its low population, North Dakota has fewer accidents as a whole than many other …
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