In a tragic head-on collision an elderly couple was killed on their way home from church when a drunk driver drove the wrong way in the eastbound lane of Wade Avenue in Raleigh, North Carolina (NC). To read the full story, follow the link to “Man Gets Fourth DWI Charge After Deadly Accident”.
What Happened Kevin Kopec was a 41-year-old resident of Colington, a town in the Outer Banks region of North Carolina (NC). Mr. Kopec was enjoying a ride on his motorcycle when his life came to an abrupt and tragic end. A chain reaction accident occurred when a pickup truck, traveling east on Colington Road, suddenly…
Although state and federal laws prevent extremely large or wide trucks from driving on our roads, special oversized-load permits allow some very long, tall, heavy, and wide vehicles to cross the country on our interstates and highways. While these oversized loads must follow specific routes and regulations, they can still present a safety concern to…
What Happened A collision between a tractor trailer and a pickup truck had deadly results a few miles outside of Pembroke, North Carolina (NC). The accident took place at the intersection of Chicken and Deep Branch roads. According to Highway Patrol the accident was caused when the driver of the rig failed to stop at…
What Happened Two women were hit and killed by a train in the 8500 block of Monroe Road in southeast Charlotte on March 17, 2013. The train was headed south and according to the conductor, he sounded his horn and tried to slow down when he saw the women. After the train finally stopped, the…