What Happened In an effort to educate boat owners on safety while boating, Virginia (VA) is offering a free boating safety course. A free course was taught on February 23, 2013 in Virginia Beach that taught safe boating practices, navigation signs, and how to make sure everyone stays safe on Virginia’s waterways. Organizers stated that…
Statistics from 2011 recreational boating accidents show a decrease in accidents, but an increase in fatalities. The U.S. Coast Guard’s report also reveals that alcohol is again the number one factor in boating accident deaths. To learn more, read here. . . US Coast Guard Release Recreational Boating Accident and Fatality Statistics
A truck carrying logs along U.S. 460 East in Appomattox crashed into a guardrail in a Virginia big-rig accident, allegedly caused by a gust of wind.
What Happened: A 24 year-old mother was driving in New Bern, North Carolina, when she apparently crossed the center line and smashed head on into an oncoming SUV. The mother’s six year-old daughter was killed in the wreck. The driver has been charged with driving under the influence. The driver of the SUV and her…
What Happened: A driver was speeding on Brookshire Blvd. near the I-85 interchange in Charlotte, North Carolina, when his Chevy Suburban slammed into the rear of a GMC Jimmy SUV. The crash was so severe that both vehicles flew over the median, and the Suburban also slammed into another car head on and crashed into…