Running is certainly good for your health overall, but it can also be very hazardous if you run along roads and city streets. One company called Road ID carried out a study, and they reported that about 122,000 runners get hit by cars and end up in the hospital every...
Murder charges filed after deadly hit-and-run
A man from Yucca Valley is facing DUI charges, hit-and-run charges and even murder charges after he allegedly killed a pedestrian while he was driving under the influence. He had already been charged with a DUI twice in the past and was apparently illegally driving on...
Why do pedestrians get hit by cars?
Reports showed that 76,000 pedestrians were injured one year in car accidents, and other reports indicate that around 5,000 people die in these accidents annually. These are staggering numbers, and certainly there are cases where the pedestrians are at...
Focus on truly ambitious traffic safety goal for Los Angeles
Talk about optimism. Safety officials in Los Angeles have a flat-out lofty goal that they seek to achieve within a decade. If realized, it would unquestionably make the metropolitan area the safest municipality in the country. To wit: No traffic-related deaths...
Will the needs of L.A. bikers, walkers be better met in the future?
Legions of residents in Los Angeles and across the South Bay can certainly identify with one media contributor who recent admitted to being "terrified by the idea of being surrounded by cars in city traffic without the protection of a ton or so of steel around me."...
Pedestrian risks in Southern California: many and varied
What area of the United States do you think many people immediately think of when they hear the words "car culture?" Southern California likely crops up as a prime candidate, given the region's close association historically with automobiles. Moreover, the Los Angeles...
Distinct transportation-related safety challenges for U.S. cities
The so-called "right hook" referenced in a recent article on the safety challenges facing bicyclists in American cities is termed "a common and devastating crash." It occurs when a commercial truck makes a sudden right turn in front of a biker riding on the right side...
Who may be held liable for crashes caused by dangerous roads?
In a previous post, we discussed a devastating accident that occurred in California that left a father and his child in critical condition. That full post can be read here. The accident happened on a stretch of road that is known to be particularly dangerous to...
Poor road design near CA intersection contributing to crashes
Road signs and markings are supposed to help drivers and other road users anticipate potential hazards and avoid accidents. Sadly, many people fail to comply with or even consider these crucial notices and end up causing a crash. However, there are also accidents that...
Hurt in an accident? Here’s what you need to do
The aftermath of a motor vehicle accident can be extremely chaotic. In many cases, an accident scene involves smashed cars, injured drivers, curious bystanders, ambulances and police cars. In the midst of all that activity, it can be easy to lose track of what you...