Car Accidents
Head on school bus crash causes personal injuries
School bus accidents are sadly a reality throughout the nation. Recently one such accident in a neighboring state occurred which resulted in injuries. Specifically, the head on meeting of a car and a school bus injured three. The school bus...
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Driver who hit van with disabled child facing DUI charge
Drivers who are impaired due to alcohol and drugs can be found on roads throughout the nation. The prevalence of these drivers is somewhat shocking considering the widespread publicity the issue regularly generates. While at times drivers who are intoxicated...
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Cause of multi-vehicle crash outside Pittsburgh unknown
While Pittsburgh area motor vehicle accident s can of course occur at any time of the day, nighttime is one of the more common. This is at least in part due to the way that darkness hampers the eyesight of...
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Bus accident leads to official ban on FMCSA extensions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the governmental agency tasked with establishing and enforcing safety rules pertaining to commercial vehicles. In an effort to prevent commercial vehicle accidents from occurring, FMCSA regulators routinely inspect commercial vehicle companies such as...
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Car ran into Westmoreland County polling place
You never know when or where a motor vehicle accident will take place. This past Tuesday, as many throughout the Pittsburgh area prepared to participate in the election by voting, it is doubtful that most were thinking about being involved...
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Study shows weight a safety hazard for truck drivers
The many dangers associated with being overweight have been well-documented. Individuals who are overweight are more likely to suffer various adverse health problems. A new study shows that being overweight may also negatively impact an individual's propensity for safe driving....
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Pedestrian fatally injured in Beaver County accident
Earlier this week a fatal crash occurred in Beaver County that left a 48-year-old man dead. He was seriously injured when a vehicle hit him as he walked on Woodlawn Road. The incident occurred in the morning.Immediately following the collision,...
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Update on bicycle accident earlier this summer
Each day in Pittsburgh, motor vehicles are involved in a wide variety of different accidents. While they often involve other vehicles, other times, walkers or bikers are struck. Collectively referred to as pedestrian accidents, the injuries to those individuals can...
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Monitoring heart rate may help prevent truck accidents
Individuals who drive for a living face many unique work-related hazards. One of the leading causes of commercial truck accidents continues to be driver fatigue. In an effort to prevent car and truck accidents caused by overly tired drivers, one...
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Accident involving bus of tourists claims life of 1
Chartered buses serve many purposes throughout the nation. It is not uncommon for them to be used in tourism to transport a large group of people from site to site. Earlier this month, one of these buses being used to...
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Motorists endangered by counterfeit air bags
Over the past two weeks, the American public has been inspired to panic, albeit mildly. On October 10, the Obama Administration warned motorists that in the event of car accidents, the air bags installed in their vehicles to protect them...
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Pennsylvania drivers: Beware, it’s deer season
Even though American children grow up watching Bambi and cultivating a sense of awe at the gentle nature deer possess, it doesn't take long for adults to understand that deer overpopulation is a serious issue. Deer hunting permits are granted...
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