Toyota Will Study the Results of Cannabis on Drivers as part of Automotive Safety Research
The Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center (CRSC) reported that they will add four research projects that will further explore the scope of automotive safety research. These projects will complement the already nine projects that the CRSC announced in April as a part of a five-year $30 million pledge to study safe mobility options & needs. […]
Read moreWoman Rescued and Arrested After Driving Drunk into the Waters in Newport Beach
September 19, 2022
María López Garcia
Accidents, Car, DUI, Negligence, Safe Driving, Sidewalks, Total Loss Vehicle, Traffic
The driver, who drove through a playground before entering the water, was arrested for possible DUI A dramatic incident took place in the waters off Orange County, California, last month. A woman had to be rescued from the waters of Newport Beach after driving her car across the pier. The 40-year-old female, who was driving […]
Read moreE-scooter riders have three times as many accidents compared to cyclists
August 30, 2022
Dev Jain
Accidents, California, Car, DUI, E-Scooter, Los Angeles, Traffic, Wrongful Death
Los Angeles E-scooter riders beware! E-scooter riders suffer almost three times as many accidents as cyclists, according to an Oslo study. Research from a UCLA study also found that e-scooter riders are likelier to be young, drunk, and helmetless. Scientists say stronger regulations and awareness campaigns are necessary to reduce accidents. “E-scooter injuries commonly occurred […]
Read morePaul Pelosi sentenced in DUI car accident
August 25, 2022
Dev Jain
Accidents, Back and Neck, Bay Area, California, Car, DUI, Negligence, Pain, Safe Driving, Traffic
Pelosi pleads guilty to May crash in the Napa Valley Paul Pelosi, the husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was sentenced to three years of probation and five days in jail after pleading guilty to driving under the influence charges after a May crash in California’s wine country. Napa County Superior Court Judge Joseph […]
Read moreMan killed in 7-car collision
July 19, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, California, Car, DUI, Los Angeles, Multi-Car, Negligence, Rear-end, Safe Driving, Traffic, Wrongful Death
The father of two was an uninvolved bystander when his car was struck An innocent man was killed as a result of a high-speed chase near Watts that involved a seven-car crash last Thursday, July 14. In a chase that lasted less than a minute, 37-year-old Alexis Covarrubias was killed when he was struck while […]
Read moreExperts predicted the Fourth as the most dangerous driving weekend in 2022
July 5, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, California, Car, DUI, Los Angeles, Motorcycle, Negligence, Traffic, Wrongful Death
A lethal combination of alcohol, drugs, high speeds, and celebration are making July 4th a day to avoid the roads Despite high gas prices, this past 4th of July was estimated by AAA to have a record number of motorists returning to the highways on their way to celebrate. But if you were on the […]
Read moreTeen loses toes to drunk driver accident
June 22, 2022
María López Garcia
Accidents, California, Car, disfigurement, Dismemberment, DUI, Los Angeles, Loss of Limb, Pedestrian, Rear-end, Traffic
Mauricio Porcayo was enjoying a night out with friends when they were struck by an intoxicated driver on May 20; one week before graduation. The Latino teen was seriously hurt in the accident. Porcayo was transferred to the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center with several parts of his legs broken, while his friends suffered minor […]
Read morePaul Pelosi, Husband of Nancy Pelosi, Arrested for DUI in Napa County
Top congresswoman’s husband charged with two misdemeanor counts Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was arrested and charged Saturday, May 28 with driving under the influence (DUI) and driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher after being involved in a collision. According to local law enforcement, the 82-year-old Pelosi […]
Read moreCinco de Drinko? Celebrations on May 5th cause increased drunk-driving accidents and deaths
Revelers, who drive while impaired, cause one-third of all crashes Another one of those heavy drinking celebration days is upon us. And just like the increased risk of driving on St. Patrick’s Day and on 4/20, the annual Cinco de Mayo celebrations certainly hold their own with the aforementioned “holidays” as a day for increased […]
Read more4/20 causes an increase in auto accidents
April 20, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, California, Car, DUI, Los Angeles, Safe Driving, Traffic, Vehicle, Wrongful Death
April 20th isn’t all good vibes, as studies show increased dangers on the road. 4/20, the day cannabis enthusiasts have chosen for their holiday, is “comparable in magnitude” to the Super Bowl in regard to the increase of traffic accidents, wrote the doctors John Staples of the University of British Columbia and Donald Redelmeier of the University of Toronto […]
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