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- Bishop escapes personal injury during hit-and-run accident
Jul 13, 2012
Police seek the driver who ran a red light in downtown, striking Pittsburgh's bishop. After bursting through the red light at the Third Avenue and Grant Street intersection, the hit-and-run driver broadsided the bishop, wiping out the front of the clergyman's auto. The bishop if fortunate, many victims lose their lives when a hit-and-run car accident occurs. The accident rate in Pennsylvania has been stabilizing, in some cases declining, in recent years, however, the rash...Read More - Multiple crash victims in alleged drunk driving accident
Jul 13, 2012
Route 51, at the Southland Four Seasons Shopping Center, was the scene of a series of alleged drunk driving accidents on Mother's Day 2012. The alleged DUI driver was on a license suspension at the time of the Pennsylvania car crashes. The alleged perpetrator remains a guest at the Allegheny County Jail, awaiting trial for the multiple accidents. A Pleasant Hills police officer noted that the driver would "hit something and just turn and go...Read More - Pedestrian seriously injured in Westmoreland County crash
Jul 11, 2012
Arguably all car accidents are terrible occurrences, however most would agree that those that are hit and runs are even worse. It is one thing for careless behavior to lead to a crash but entirely something else for someone involved in such an incident to flee the scene, potentially leaving behind people who are seriously injured. Recently, a 23-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured in one such car accident. The incident occurred early in the morning,...Read More - Pennsylvania state trooper charged in fatal DUI
Jul 11, 2012
While many do not want to consider it, the reality is that individuals routinely get behind the wheel of their vehicle after consuming too much alcohol. This activity of drunk driving is not limited to any specific age, race or gender. As criminal charges recently filed against an off-duty Pennsylvania State trooper illustrate, it is not limited by one's profession either. The charges are the result of the role the man allegedly played in the...Read More - Safe driving tips for July 4th
Jul 3, 2012
Across the country and in states like Ohio, July 4 is typically one of the most dangerous holidays for drivers. Congested roadways, distracted and speeding drivers and alcohol are all main contributors to increased motor vehicle accidents and fatalities. To help stay safe, drivers planning to hit the road on July 4 should follow these tips. Stay focused: Drivers need to put away the cell phones, turn off the radio and keep their eyes on...Read More - Woman assists man seriously injured in accident with pickup truck
Jun 27, 2012
Car accidents that result in injuries to those involved are undoubtedly tragic events that no one wants to be part of. In some cases however, the generosity and thoughtfulness of those who assist the injured provides a small bright spot. This was the case in a late night crash in Pennsylvania earlier this month. A 28-year-old woman came to the aid of a 60-year-old man who was pinned to his vehicle by a Toyota Tacoma...Read More - Pennsylvania nursing students able to attend their graduation
Jun 13, 2012
Two Waynesburg University students were well enough to take part in their own graduation ceremonies in May. Their attendance would not be as startling if they had not fallen 40 feet from a highway overpass in Greene County just 10 weeks before. They two young ladies were severely injured after stopping to help a victim, whose vehicle rolled over in yet another car accident in Pennsylvania. As they observed an overturned SUV on Interstate 79,...Read More - Bus companies doing business in Pennsylvania shut down
Jun 8, 2012
Teams of safety experts for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made "legal visits" that shut down operations of 26 curbside bus operations in May 2012. These bus transportation companies were headquartered in six states, including Pennsylvania. All of the shuttered firms were "curbside bus operations," that sell tickets online, while picking up and dropping off travelers on street corners versus having dedicated or shared terminals. With legal orders deeming these companies as "imminent hazards"...Read More - Medical emergency the suspected cause of car accident
Jun 8, 2012
Car accidents occur each day in the Pittsburgh area for a variety of reasons. Often, distracted driving is to blame. In other cases, negligent action on the part of the person behind the wheel such as speeding or running a red light is the cause. Sometimes, a motor vehicle accident occurs when the person driving the car experiences a medical emergency of some sort. A medical incident is the suspected cause of a car accident...Read More - Driver of pickup that hit Erie home arrested
May 30, 2012
Residents of the Pittsburgh area know that when they are interacting with motor vehicles either via another automobile, motorcycle, bicycle or even on foot, it is important to pay attention to the surrounding traffic. Most however believe that they no longer need to worry about this sort of thing when they enter a building where motor vehicles are unwelcomed, such as a home. The occupants of an Erie home recently discovered that being in a...Read More