According to national statistics, the average person will have at least one car accident every 17 years. This comes out to four or five accidents in a person’s lifetime. And with the number of car accidents increasing each year, those averages may increase, as well. The question many ask is who is causing all of…
Any vehicle accident can cause injuries, but when the victim is riding a bicycle, those injuries are often severe – or can even be fatal. A bike offers a rider no protection and they are usually thrown from the bike upon impact or end up in front of the vehicle that hits them. This is…
According to stats from the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than 31,000 victims were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2021. Multiple studies have been done to determine who is at risk of being involved in a crash. Although there are certain driving behaviors that definitely put people at risk of being in a crash,…
A 58-year-old pedestrian suffered fatal injuries when a car struck him in Portsmouth, Virginia (VA), on the night of March 19, 2022. The deadly crash happened in the 2100 block of Airline Boulevard near the intersection of Nevada Street. After the crash, the driver fled the scene. Portsmouth police responded to calls about the hit-and-run…
According to national statistics, spring is the most dangerous time of the year for teen drivers and alcohol is a significant reason why. Beginning with spring break and going up to the end of graduation season, young adults and teens are out in force – attending parties with friends, family gatherings, and driving around with…