In the next 50 years the world is sure to change. One likely improvement will be the use of computerized automobile transportation that operates without the aid of humans. Because the vast majority of car accidents are caused by human error, implementation of such a...
Year: 2014
Child killed in auto accident as car allegedly runs red light
Drivers in Kansas City know that an auto accident can happen at any time, but for most it is not a consistent worry. However, there are times when an accident will happen and the results can be severe with catastrophic injuries and even death. Car accidents can occur...
Truck accident with semi sends pickup driver to the hospital
Drivers in Kansas City must always be vigilant for large trucks on the road. Not only are these vehicles heavy and massive, but they are sometimes driven in an unsafe manner. This can lead to a truck accident. Aggressive driving is never a good idea, but when it is...
Two injured in Missouri T-bone crash
According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, U.S. drivers aged 16 to 19 have the highest traffic violation and crash rate, compared to any other age group. In a recent accident that took place in southeastern Missouri, an 18-year-old driver allegedly entered the...
Two teenagers dead after collision in intersection
A community is in mourning after a fatal car accident involving five local high school students. The wreck occurred when a 17-year-old student drove into an intersection, hitting a northbound truck. The 17-year-old driver and his 18-year-old passenger both died at the...
Bride-to-be dies while being driven to bachelorette party
Car accidents, by their nature, are seemingly random in nature, happening to distracted and defensive drivers alike. Because the only requirement for an auto accident is a moving motor vehicle, it is impossible to predict when they occur or under what circumstances...
SUV driver dies in collision with school bus
Car accident investigations have come a long way in recent years. Investigators are now able to recreate crashes in not only the physical world but the virtual world as well. Computer programs and equations can now reveal how fast a person was travelling, if they used...
Wrong-way crash seriously injures 2
A majority of automobile accidents in the United States are caused by some form of driver error or negligence. Negligent driving can often have tragic results, especially when a driver consumes alcohol before getting behind the wheel. All too often, innocent drivers...
Trooper seriously injured on highway during traffic stop
Law enforcement officers have one of the more dangerous jobs in the United States. Every day, they face an increased risk of being shot, stabbed or attacked by those whom they approach. But one danger that is often forgotten is that of the average citizen driving to...
Missouri collision between motorcycle and truck causes fatality
Riding a motorcycle can be fun, economical and exhilarating. Unfortunately, it can also be very dangerous. There are many different causes of motorcycle accidents. Some of them are due to the motorcyclist's own inexperience or recklessness. However, many of them are...