Car Accidents
Drivers Crossing Center Line in Wisconsin Crashes
In recent months, Wisconsin has been the site of similar auto accidents. Between March and April, three different drivers crossed highway center lines and were killed in severe collisions. On March 25, one of these drivers an 18-year-old woman drove across the center line on Highway A in Wood, Wis., and…
Read MoreThe Physics of a Car Crash
Experts say its not uncommon to see someone walking around outside their vehicle after a car crash, who later goes home and dies. This is why anyone who has experienced a serious car accident should go to the hospital, immediately. Studies show the intense impact a car crash has on…
Read MoreDeadly Crash Resulted from Running Red Light, Police Say
A tragic and fatal crash that took place April 4 highlights the importance of obeying all traffic signals in our area. Authorities say that at 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, one drivers failure to stop at a red light near the 7600 block of W. Good Hope Road caused a collision…
Read MoreMarch Car Accident Death Toll for Wisconsin Highest Since 2007
Last month, 36 fatal auto accidents happened on Milwaukee roads. The state highway patrol says this is the highest March total in six years. As a comparison, in March 2007, 58 people were killed in crashes. According to a press release from Wisconsin State Highway Patrol, 98 fatalities have already…
Read MoreMilwaukee Teens Arrested After Rollover in Stolen Car
Four teens are in custody after a Friday night crash in a stolen vehicle, police say. According to reports, all four of the adolescents fled the scene after the accident. The collision took place on the 4300 block of N. Port Washington Road. At approximately 11 p.m. on March 27,…
Read MoreNew Evidence Shows Teen Driver Distraction Often Precedes Crash
While recent studies show that teens are driving more distractedly than ever, new evidence from AAA indicates that the number of deaths linked to adolescent distracted driving may be higher than previously reported. AAA has reviewed 1,691 real-time crashes through in-car cameras and audio recording devices. None of the accidents…
Read MoreWisconsin Observes National Work Zone Awareness Week to Reduce Roadside Accidents
Beginning Monday, Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) officials in partnership with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) will observe Work Zone Awareness Week in an effort to raise awareness about the dangers and prevalence of roadside construction site crashes. The campaign, which is set to run the week of…
Read MoreStudy Confirms Distraction Among Teen Drivers at All-Time High
New research reveals that teen drivers are more distracted than ever behind the wheel, despite being fully aware of the dangers of texting and driving. A study published Feb. 5 in the Journal of Transportation Safety and Security surveyed 3,000 adolescent drivers with the goal of improving young drivers perceptions…
Read MoreWintry Mix Leads to Dangerous Roads for Wisconsin Commuters
The National Weather Services has issued an advisory for commuters in southeastern Wisconsin due to a frozen mix expected to last from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 3. Motorists on the commute to and from work may experience low visibility and dangerously slick roads while sleet, snow and…
Read MoreTeen Drivers and Intersections: Dangerous Hotspot
One of the most common places for an accident to occur is at an intersection. All it takes is one person failing to pay attention or ignoring a traffic signal to cause severe injury or even death. Due to traffic design and converging streets, intersections can be difficult to navigate….
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