The failure of a Virginia law meant to prevent drivers from opening their doors without first checking to make sure it was safe to do so, has frustrated many cyclists in the state who believe the measure was an important piece of safety legislation. To learn more, read the full story here… “Failure of Anti-Dooring…
What Happened Emergency personnel were called to the scene of a motorcycle accident around the 3500 block of Carolina Beach Road on February 24, 2013. According to a Wilmington Police officer he witnessed the motorcycle on Carolina Beach Road and believed it was speeding. He followed the motorcycle but did not pursue it. A short…
What happened: A small, private plane aborted its landing but then hit a 60-foot utility pole and crashed in a flaming wreck, killing five people onboard and injuring two others. The crash occurred at Thomson-McDuffie Regional Airport, a small terminal with a 5,500-foot runway about 30 miles west of Augusta, GA. Onboard the Hawker Beechcraft…
What Happened On February 22, 2013 a Metrobus on its way to Dulles was struck by a vehicle. The accident occurred on I-66 westbound at the Dulles Toll Road when a Mitsubishi sedan struck the side of the bus. It was estimated the bus had 30 to 35 people on board at the time of…
What happened: A frightening finish to a recent NASCAR race left at least 33 fans injured at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. The accident occurred during the second-tier of the Daytona 500. As reported by the Associated Press, the crash began as the field approached the checkered flag and driver Regan Smith, trying…