Bicycling as a means of recreation and transportation has increased substantially across the United States in recent years. While this may help the environment by cutting back on fuel emissions and benefit cyclists’ health, an unfortunate effect is the increased likelihood of accidents involving bikes. In many cities, efforts have
For the second time in less than a week, Elk Grove Police have arrested a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian. Just before 3pm on April 4 officers again responded to a call of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident. This crash happened near Rose Park which is
The Sacramento police are investigating multiple reports of fender bender robberies. These are crimes where another driver intentionally rear ends a victim with the sole intent of robbing them. One of the first public reports of this activity came out of South Sacramento and another victim from Rocklin is sharing
A South Carolina woman was airlifted to a hospital following a “vicious dog attack” Monday morning. According to the County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a house in Honea Path. After arriving they found Kyleen Waltman seriously injured. Witnesses told deputies three dogs attacked Waltman. “She was walking home from
Motorcycle accidents happen with unfortunate frequency in urban areas. Far too many riders are injured or killed as a direct result of driver error or driver negligence. Motorcycle riders face a much greater risk today than even a decade ago due to cell phone usage while driving, road rage and
Street Racing and so-called “sideshows” have become synonymous throughout our area in the past four years and the problem is getting worse. These issues have impacted countless residents and California lawmakers have taken action aimed at stopping the problem. California Assembly Bill 3 (AB 3) addresses illegal street racing and “sideshow”
Abbott Laboratories, maker of Similac and other baby formulas, has voluntarily expanded its recall of potentially dangerous baby formula products after a child died. The company recalled some Similac PM 60/40 after the death of an infant who was exposed to the powdered baby formula. A news source said the
Jose Mora died as a result of a wrongful death collision between a white cargo truck and a sedan in January 2022. It’s alleged the driver of the car was changing a tire somewhere on the westbound side of the Simi Valley Freeway near the freeway intersection with the San Diego Freeway
Highway driving can be treacherous, even for the most cautious motorist, but some highways seem to be worse than others when it comes to fatal accidents. To determine the deadliest highway in the United States, many factors come into play, such as level of congestion, the likelihood of dangerous road
Driving on the highway is not a task to approach lightly. Whether the driver is an experienced commuter accustomed to rush hour traffic or a new driver unaccustomed to highway driving, large vehicles like tractor trailers create risk factors that aren’t as prevalent on smaller roadways. Any driver who heads
