Local Firefighters Battle Tesla Semi Truck Fire

Firefighters near Emigrant Gap in California used about 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish battery in a Tesla semi-truck fire after a crash. The Associated Press reported firefighters eventually called on aircraft to drop fire retardant around the electric truck as a precaution. The airdrop was in addition to the

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The Families Of Pepperdine Students Killed And Injured In Pacific Coast Highway Crash Sue California, Caltrans, Malibu and LA County

Parents of four Pepperdine students struck and killed on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu in 2023, along with a student who was injured in the same crash have filed lawsuits Tuesday against the State of California, Caltrans, the California Coastal Commission, Los Angeles County and Malibu. The actions were filed

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Crash Tests Reveal Guardrail’s Cannot Handle Heavy Electric Vehicles

Almost without exception, electric vehicles weigh more than gas-powered cars. The newest Hummer EV weighs almost 10,000 pounds. Due to their weight, many electric vehicles can easily crash through steel highway guardrails. The Associated Press reports that crash test data recently released by the University of Nebraska raises concerns about

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Young Visalia Girl Killed By Family Pet

A 4-year-old girl was killed in a dog attack while swimming at her home in Visalia. The Daily Mail reported that Zoey Hawkins was getting out of her kiddie pool on Sept. 4, 2024, when her father went inside to get a towel. By the time the father returned the family’s

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