School is back in session and kids are back to the grind. With those late-night study sessions and long school hours, our teen drivers are at risk of fatigue behind the wheel. This isn’t just a risk that our teenagers are facing. College students and even those older are facing the same risks. And it’s…
Continue reading ›Fort Lauderdale police officers have released the name of one of two men who were hit in a recent accident. According to CBS Miami, the accident happened just after 8:30 p.m. when a driver heading east on Broward Boulevard slammed into a pedestrian and then into a bicyclist. Here’s how it happened: When the man…
Continue reading ›We’re often talking about the risks of drunk driving. As you know, drunk driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents across the nation. But would you believe that alcohol is also a serious problem in pedestrian accidents nationwide? According to USA TODAY, more than a third of the pedestrians who were killed…
Continue reading ›When many people think of distractions and traveling, they think of texting while driving. Well, we’re here with another problem that’s plaguing our roadways. It’s texting while walking. According to the Sun Sentinel, pedestrians who text while walking are limping their way into South Florida emergency rooms with some serious injuries. If you’re looking down…
Continue reading ›Pedestrian traffic in the area is easily some of the most at-risk traffic. These individuals are much more likely to die in an accident that the occupants of a motor vehicle. According to a recent study from the Ohio State University, the number of pedestrians injured while using a cell phone and walking has actually…
Continue reading ›A 22-year-old female driver from Fort Lauderdale was recently arrested and hit with DUI manslaughter charges after officers say she hit and killed two pedestrians while driving her mother’s vehicle. According to the Daily Mail, the woman was arrested roughly three weeks after the accident happened in a downtown Fort Lauderdale parking lot. Authorities report…
Continue reading ›A female pedestrian was hit and killed by Broward Sheriff’s deputy’s patrol car. According to CBS Miami, the woman and her boyfriend were attempting to cross Federal Highway (near Broward Health Imperial Point Hospital) at roughly 3:00 a.m. when the accident happened. Investigators are still trying to figure out how fast the officer was traveling.…
Continue reading ›If you own a Ford or a Chrysler vehicle, you might want to listen up. Between the two manufacturers, there are more than 3 million vehicles being recalled due to serious safety risks. According to CNN, the gas tank design used in 1993 to 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2002 to 2007 Jeep Libertys are…
Continue reading ›We don’t have to tell you. It’s hot out there! And with those rising temperatures, it’s more important than ever that we discuss children and their risks inside a hot vehicle. According to NBC News, there were at least 8 children who died after they were left in a vehicle by a parent or caregiver.…
Continue reading ›During a ceremony at a Miami high school, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 52 into law — banning drivers from text messaging behind the wheel. According to NBC6, the law makes it illegal for drivers to type on cell phones and text messaging devices while their vehicle is moving. Unfortunately, this was only…
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