An investigation has confirmed that the Home Ride charter bus that overturned on Powhite Parkway, injuring over 30 of the 54 college students on board, was the result of speeding. The bus, operated by Abbott Trailways, was traveling from Virginia Commonwealth University to Virginia Tech…
If your car crashes in the woods and no one is around to hear it, will anyone come to the rescue? They will if your car is equipped with sensors that automatically call for emergency assistance in the event of an accident. For example, with…
Four teens were involved in a fatal auto crash on December 4 following what police believe to be triggered by a Nerf war. Nerf wars are battles between two or more players, as individuals or on teams, using the toy guns that fire foam bullets.…
Research has shown that cell phone-related accidents account for 27 percent of all crashes in the United States. In fact, according to Automotive News, a significant 8.1% rise in traffic accident fatalities in the United States over the first half of 2015 is being attributed…
Anyone can be a drowsy driver; all it takes is a late night, lack of sleep, or “burning the candle” at both ends to put motorists at risk of a serious or fatal accident. In any case, drowsy driving has become an epidemic. Those most…
Safety experts say that one of the hottest new items on many wish lists this holiday season could possibly be one of the most dangerous “toys” on the market, posing a threat of fire or serious physical injury. Termed a “hoverboard,” the electric self-balancing skateboard,…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday mark the beginning of holiday shopping season — time to search for the perfect gifts and a great deal. It is also a time when busy people become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crimes. Each year, retailers…
The holidays are a time for celebrating! That means more cooking, decorating, and entertaining, and with that comes an increased risk of fires from burning candles, Christmas trees, a roaring fire, and holiday cooking. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), house fires double…
It has been a busy day for Ford Motor Company who announced it is recalling nearly 450,000 vehicles to repair problems that can cause gas tanks to leak fuel. The company said that a valve on a gasoline vapor recovery canister can stick, causing repeated…
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen to anyone – a child or professional playing football, someone riding bike, someone who slips and falls or has been in a car accident. Over the past decade, emergency room visits have increased by 70 percent due to some…
HeartBuds, a smartphone based stethoscope was developed by a group pf cardiologists at Orlando Health. The listening device resembles a regular stethoscope, but instead of the Y-shaped tube that feeds into the doctor’s ears, the device is connected to a smart phone. Consumers can even…
A Michigan woman parked and walked her child into daycare; it took about 10 minutes to get her child settled and say goodbye. Returning to her car, the woman found a window broken and her purse gone. The purse was later found at Kensington Metro…
