Three people were transported to area hospitals – one of the victims by helicopter – after a motorcycle crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Big Island, Virginia According to reports by the Big Island Fire Chief, two groups of motorcycles were traveling on the parkway, heading in opposite directions. At mile post 68, which…
When a woman is pregnant, that nine months is spent “protecting” the baby that is growing inside of her. She watches what she eats, the environment she is in, and what activities she is involved in. The goal is to stay as healthy and stress-free as possible to help ensure the safe arrival of her…
Although the majority of motor vehicle accidents are caused by driver error or negligence, there are many crashes that happen because of poorly maintained roads. According to statistics from the state of Virginia, despite the increase in improvements to primary and state roads, the condition of secondary roads continues to decline, with only 60 percent…
It is estimated that each driver will be involved in some type of collision every 18 years. While risky driving will increase those numbers, you can help minimize those odds by practicing defensive driving habits. By driving defensively, you will be more likely to recognize potential dangers quickly and also predict how other drivers will…
So far this year, there has been 216 motorcycle crashes in the state of Virginia. These crashes have caused the deaths of 81 victims. That is a sharp spike from this time last year when there were 57 motorcycle accident fatalities. Although the weather is getting colder, there are still many motorcycle enthusiasts on the…