In a recent car accident on East Hartford Avenue, a driver sustained critical injuries, including burns to nearly half of his body. According to CBS Boston, it happened around 4:00 a.m. when the vehicle slammed into a telephone pole, splitting it in half. The vehicle was engulfed in flames and…
We have discussed in recent posts a number of safety technology advancements including rear-view cameras, automatic brakes and new headlight systems. Another system that may be available in newer models allows vehicles to detect when a pedestrian walks in front of the car. The sensory systems aim to prevent collisions…
Time and time again, data and accident reports indicate that driving at night poses a higher risk than during the day. Despite this risk, safety advocates have found that many roadways in the U.S. do not have sufficient lighting. With increasing burdens on tax systems, both the federal and state…
Get ready for National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW). Taking place on from October 20th through the 26th, officials will be using this time to help raise awareness about teenage drivers and their risks for accidents. According to Teen Driver Source, this year’s theme is ‘It Takes Two: Shared Expectations…
One man was killed in a recent accident on Main Street near the Route 74 crossover to Route 63. The 70-year-old was reportedly speeding before crashing into a tree. According to ABC40, the elderly man’s vehicle caught on fire by the time emergency response crews arrived just before 6:00 p.m.…
A teenage driver allegedly slammed into a couple pushing their 1-year-old in a stroller one afternoon in the South End, near Columbus Avenue and Dartmouth Street. According to the Boston Globe, both parents, in their 30s, were last listed in critical condition. The child was transported to Tufts Medical Center,…
Massachusetts is widely known for its university campuses. For decades, campuses have been swarming with pedestrians, cyclists, and cars full of students coming to and from class. Combine this busy all-day traffic with distracted drivers, pedestrians with headphones, cellphones and general distractions and you have a scene ripe for accidents.…
When a pregnant mother is involved in a catastrophic accident, it is not surprising that the mother and the child can be exposed to injury. However, new studies indicate that even minor car accidents that don’t cause serious injury to a mother could result in adverse birth outcomes. Many of…
Safety features have been evolving since the invention of the automobile. From new designs to seat belts and anti-lock brakes, manufacturers, legislators, and public health advocates have emphasized the importance of safety in automobiles. Now technology is playing a role and having an impact on how safe a vehicle is…
Highways are dangerous for all motorists, especially when traveling at high speeds alongside large vehicles, including semi-trucks, buses, and SUVs. In a tragic accident, a bus traveling with a church group blew a tire and veered off the median, crashing into a sport-utility vehicle and a semi-truck. The explosive accident…