In two separate ATV accidents, two people needed hospitalization.
A 30 year old man suffered major head injuries and was airlifted to the hospital. He is in critical condition. He was not wearing a helmet. The man was driving a Honda Rancher at a speed too fast to properly control. The ATV drifted off the roadway edge and toppled a steep embankment into a rocky creek.
In another ATV accident, the two drivers crashed through a fence. One required hospital treatment.
Vehicle Recall & Accident News
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
ATVs Collide - One Dead
Two ATVs going in opposite directions on a trail collided on a slight curve.
A 50-year old man was killed in the ATV accident. The driver of the other ATV was not injured.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the ATV accident which is currently under investigation.
A 50-year old man was killed in the ATV accident. The driver of the other ATV was not injured.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the ATV accident which is currently under investigation.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Defective Airbag Severs Woman's Neck
A newly graduated high school senior girl was in a minor traffic accident when her airbag imploded, sending an object into her neck, and severing it. The freak act killed her when she was in the school parking lot to pick up her brother from football practice.
She was driving a 2001 Honda Accord which issued a recall in December for a malfunction in the driver's air bag inflator, known to throw metal pieces into the driver.
The girl's Honda was not part of the recall.
An investigation is in order.
A wrongful death lawsuit should be filed immediately.
She was driving a 2001 Honda Accord which issued a recall in December for a malfunction in the driver's air bag inflator, known to throw metal pieces into the driver.
The girl's Honda was not part of the recall.
An investigation is in order.
A wrongful death lawsuit should be filed immediately.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Airbag Knocks Victim Unconscious
While seatbelts may save lives, airbags can knock the wind from accident victims.
Two cars collided. A woman was knocked unconscious in one car and in the other car, an airbag exploded on impact and knocked the driver unconscious because of the airbag's sheer force knocked him in the head.
What was worse? The collision or the impact of the faulty airbag?
Two cars collided. A woman was knocked unconscious in one car and in the other car, an airbag exploded on impact and knocked the driver unconscious because of the airbag's sheer force knocked him in the head.
What was worse? The collision or the impact of the faulty airbag?
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Brake Failure, Accidents, Negligence
The feeling is one of helplessness. You’re driving along and all of sudden your car has brake failure. What happened? Don’t panic; stay calm. That’s easier said than done but here are guidelines for some quick thinking.
Downshift immediately but try to do it slowly to avoid skidding. Hopefully, you can slow down to where you can pull over. Don’t shut off your engine until you stop.
Don’t press the gas pedal.
Pump your brakes as they may still have some pressure to slow down.
Honk! Honk! Honk! Alert pedestrians to move away from your car.
Use the emergency brake; it won’t stop your car but if the emergency brake is in good working condition, it could slow it down.
Steer your car into something soft like a mud puddle or thicket of bushes.
Get help after stopping. Do not drive your car until you have seen a reputable car mechanic.
Brakes fail for lots of reasons -- lack or proper maintenance, negligent maintenance, recalls, bad car design, etc.
Downshift immediately but try to do it slowly to avoid skidding. Hopefully, you can slow down to where you can pull over. Don’t shut off your engine until you stop.
Don’t press the gas pedal.
Pump your brakes as they may still have some pressure to slow down.
Honk! Honk! Honk! Alert pedestrians to move away from your car.
Use the emergency brake; it won’t stop your car but if the emergency brake is in good working condition, it could slow it down.
Steer your car into something soft like a mud puddle or thicket of bushes.
Get help after stopping. Do not drive your car until you have seen a reputable car mechanic.
Brakes fail for lots of reasons -- lack or proper maintenance, negligent maintenance, recalls, bad car design, etc.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Elderly and Driving Skills
It is essential to assess driving skills of the elderly. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, crash rates for drivers 75 or older are second only to the crash rates of drivers under 24 years of age. This calls for an urgent need to develop a driving simulator to reduce elderly driving fatalities.
Undiagnosed cognitive impairment is prevalent in many older individuals who otherwise appear healthy. The Department of Motor Vehicles is looking for help to evaluate older drivers without penalizing them. For example, 28 states and the District of Columbia have passed some form of elderly driving restrictions. These include accelerated driving license procedures and frequent vision tests.
An associate professor for geriatrics developed a simulated driving assessment tool featuring a 30-minute driver evaluation program.
Blogger’s note: Let’s hope it’s not a game boy type of thing and more like driving a car than playing a video game.
Undiagnosed cognitive impairment is prevalent in many older individuals who otherwise appear healthy. The Department of Motor Vehicles is looking for help to evaluate older drivers without penalizing them. For example, 28 states and the District of Columbia have passed some form of elderly driving restrictions. These include accelerated driving license procedures and frequent vision tests.
An associate professor for geriatrics developed a simulated driving assessment tool featuring a 30-minute driver evaluation program.
Blogger’s note: Let’s hope it’s not a game boy type of thing and more like driving a car than playing a video game.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Driving On Ice - Be Safe, Not Sorry!
Winter driving and driving on ice requires a lot more care and safety than ordinary driving. If you're unsure , it can be all too easy to lose control of your car on an icy road. Unless it is absolutely urgent, it just makes sense to avoid driving in bad weather. But if you must drive on an icy road, make sure you keep these safety tips in mind.
It's always a good idea to be prepared for anything when driving on ice. Even if you know the way, take the time to plan out your exact route. Make sure you have some alternatives laid out so you don't end up stranded. Inform others of your travel plans as well - if something should happen, it will be much easier for them to tell the police where to start looking. Give yourself plenty of time when driving on icy roads, it's better to be slow and steady.
It's always a good idea to be prepared for anything when driving on ice. Even if you know the way, take the time to plan out your exact route. Make sure you have some alternatives laid out so you don't end up stranded. Inform others of your travel plans as well - if something should happen, it will be much easier for them to tell the police where to start looking. Give yourself plenty of time when driving on icy roads, it's better to be slow and steady.
If you're on ice, it's also a good idea to drive with someone as a convoy. Traveling with more than one car is not only safer; you won't find yourself stranded if your car has an accident. Keep your eyes peeled for signposts, exits and mileposts so you can give accurate directions if something happens. Try and avoid driving over bridges - if you can't avoid them, then keep a vigilant eye out for icy patches. Finally, if you are driving through a storm and it gets too rough, pull over to the side and wait till it blows over.
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