Blog: Car Accidents

Dec 19, 2013

An Ohio man died in a multiple vehicle accident this morning about an hour east of Erie, Pennsylvania. The accident took place in Lafayette Township on Route 219 in McKean County. The accident involved a minivan and a tractor trailer. The 48-year-old man from Jewett, Ohio was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. He was driving a 2003 Chrysler Voyager minivan south on Route 219 around 4 a.m. when his vehicle crossed the...

New Ohio law raises minimum car insurance liability coverage

Dec 19, 2013

News out of Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday may mean big changes for many Ohio drivers in the near future. Beginning this Sunday, December 22, the minimum liability coverage that Ohio motorists carry is scheduled to substantially increase. As per the OII (Ohio Insurance Institute), the new minimum coverage for bodily injury or death will increase 100% for one person, doubling from $12,000 to $25,000. For multiple occupants, liability coverage for injury, death, and property damage...

Two die in Erie area accidents over snowy weekend

Dec 17, 2013

Two separate Erie area motor vehicle accidents took the lives of two local women over the weekend. The first accident took place Friday afternoon and the second on Sunday. The accident on Friday happened just shortly after 1 p.m. when a 79-year-old women from Kingsville Township, Ohio collided with a commercial tractor trailer. The accident took place at the intersection of Route 84 and Dibble Road near the DaVita Kingsville Dialysis Center in Ashtabula County...

Woman dies, daughter saved by car seat in Pittsburgh car accident

Dec 9, 2013

Tragedy struck the Pittsburgh region on Sunday around 9 p.m. when a 22-year-old Mt. Washington woman was killed after she lost control of her SUV on Bigelow Boulevard near the Hill District while on her way to a friend's house. Although police are still investigating, initial reports say that the snow and freezing rain likely played a role in the fatal accident. In addition, police have reported that speed and her decision to forego wearing...

Family of police officer who died in truck accident seek answers

Dec 6, 2013

Semi trucks, big rigs, tractor trailers; regardless of what you call these vehicles, they are big and potentially dangerous. In cases where a car or small personal vehicle is involved in an accident with a large commercial vehicle, serious and even fatal injuries often result. Family members and colleagues of a 28-year-old police officer, who was killed when a semi barreled into the back of his squad car, are seeking answers and justice. The fatal...

4 semis involved in crash along Ohio’s I-75

Dec 4, 2013

Truck drivers are among some of the most experienced and skilled of all drivers on the road. The men and women who make a living hauling products and goods across the country drive thousands of miles and encounter many challenging driving situations. In an effort to keep all drivers and passengers on the road safe, commercial truck drivers must also follow strict guidelines and laws when it comes to driving hours, time off and vehicle...

Man injured in two-vehicle crash near Youngstown

Dec 2, 2013

Today, in Youngstown's West Side, one person was injured in a two-vehicle accident. The accident took place when a minivan and a red Jeep Patriot collided into one another shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Monday morning. The crash happened at the intersection of Route 62/Canfield Road and South Schenley Avenue about a half block from St. Christine's Pre-School. Witnesses at the scene of the accident told police that an elderly man was driving east on...

Truck driver killed after crashing into stopped truck along US 24

Nov 20, 2013

It's never advisable to pull a vehicle over on the side of a highway or freeway. When experiencing problems with a vehicle, drivers are advised to exit the highway or freeway and pull the vehicle over in a safe or designated area. In some cases, however, mechanical problems with a car or truck may necessitate such action be taken along a highway or freeway. One man died recently after he crashed his semi truck into...

Alcohol suspected in car accident that leaves Ford City man dead

Nov 4, 2013

An Armstrong County man was killed on Sunday morning in a two-car accident. The 37-year-old man from Cherry Run Road in Ford City was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The two-car pile-up shut down Route 422 for nearly seven hours while first responders and clean-up crews worked to clear the scene. Kittanning, Rayburn, and Elderton fire departments all responded to assist police. Officials have initially stated alcohol is a likely factor in...

Youngstown car accident sends three to St. Elizabeth’s

Nov 1, 2013

A car accident in Youngstown's East Side sent three people to the hospital on Thursday afternoon. The accident took place at the intersection of Oak Street and Fruit Street near the Six Brothers Food Mart and Six Brothers Auto Sales. The accident involved a minivan and a pickup truck. Passersby said the minivan was approaching Fruit Street on U.S. Route 422 (Oak Street) when it slid through the intersection and plowed into the truck. The...