According to a recent news article from CBS News, a study from AAA has determined that the risks of driving while drowsy are commensurate with the risks of driving while intoxicated. The study focused on drivers who are not getting enough sleep at night and found that drivers who miss…
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Jonah Hill Involved in LA Car Crash
Actor Jonah Hill has been in a variety of different movies, and is well known for his role in the “Wolf of Wall Street,” in which he starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. According to a recent news report from People, Hill was involved in a car crash in downtown Los Angeles. Witnesses…
Report: Double Fatal Single Car Crash in Milton
Massachusetts State Police (MSP) responded to a car crash in Milton that left two dead and another injured, according to a recent news report from the Boston Herald. This accident occurred around 3:30 a.m. when a car crashed into a tree at a reportedly high rate of speed. When first…
U.S. DOT Issues New Proposed Guidelines to Handle Distracted Driving
There is no question that distracted driving is a major problem in cities like Boston and across the United States. While many people may not realize this, it is becoming a bigger problem, in terms of the number of accidents, than drunk driving. The reason for this is because so…
NHTSA Reports Seat Belt Use in U.S. Reaches 90 Percent – Historic High
When someone gets in a car, they are expected to wear a seat belt. This is instilled upon us from a young age, and, in case we forget, the car will sound annoying alarms and flash lights to remind us to fasten our seat belts. This is not only good…
Brockton Hit-And-Run Proves Fatal
According to a recent news article from CBS Local Boston, a pedestrian was crossing the street outside a bar in Brockton, Massachusetts at around 1:30 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle. Following the crash, the driver reportedly fled the scene. Witnesses said when the car hit the 25-year-old…
Terran Hasselbach Discusses Car Accident That Almost Ended His Football Career
Terran Hasslebach now plays a hybrid linebacker and defensive lineman for the top-ten ranked Colorado football team. His is the son of Super Bowl-winning Harald Hasselbach. While he hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps and play in the NFL one day, he almost didn’t make on a high school…
Report: Boston Man Killed in Tractor-Trailer Accident
A Boston resident recently died in a car accident involving a semi tractor-trailer in Shrewsbury, according to a the Worcester Telegram. This fatal crash allegedly involved a passenger car crashing into one tractor-trailer and then another that was parked at a local truck stop on Route 20. Authorities have said the accident occurred…
Boston Car Accident Proves Fatal
According to a recent news report from CBS Boston, a driver traveling in the wrong direction on Interstate 495 near Boston was killed in a fatal car wreck. A spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) has said the accident occurred around 2 a.m. and involved a Toyota Corolla being…
Report: Car Accident Involving Deer Results in Serious Damage
In Massachusetts during the winter, it is common for motorists to encounter deer. While it is sometimes nice to see these animals, when they are not on the road in front of a car, it can result in a serious car accident. While hitting a deer is often nobody’s fault, the…