A bicyclist is in a medically-induced coma after being the victim of a serious hit and run accident in Encinitas. The accident occurred on North Coast Highway 101 near Basil Street. The vehicle was reportedly a Mercedes-Benz C series and fled the scene after striking the bicyclist, who was riding in a shared bike and…
Motorcycles are a great way to get around, whether you use them to get to work or for a fun trip or vacation. Motorcycle safety is of great importance. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently announced that the California Motorcycle Safety Program (CMSP) is celebrating 30 years of education for motorcyclists this month. In addition…
Summer is here and that means it is time for travel and road trips. With more people taking to the roads, there are bound to be more accidents. The California Highway Patrol, CHP, recently released a safety memo for citizens. They offer crucial safety tips and information to help drivers improve safety and reduce accidents….
The National Safety Council, NSC, has announced that June is National Safety Month. The month is dedicated to providing people with information and materials to get the safety message out to the public. The month focuses on informing people how to reduce some of the leading causes of injuries and death on the roads, in…
The number of people who ride bicycles is rising, and along with it is the number of accidents and injuries involving bikes. Unfortunately, the number of bicyclist deaths is higher than ever. California has the highest number of bicycle fatalities in the United States. In 2015, the most recent year of data from the U.S….
Getting around by motorcycle offers riders a lot of benefits. Motorcycles are easy to drive and can help avoid traffic delays, they are easier to park, they are fun, and they are economical on gas. There is a major drawback, however, to riding a motorcycle. Motorcycle accidents are all too common, and when they do…
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise across the country. While the death rate for pedestrians is impacted by many factors such as weather and economic conditions, there has been an unprecedented spike in deaths over the last few years. Although California’s numbers are improving, there are still concerns. Last year, California’s pedestrian death rate was…
Texting while driving is a serious problem across the country. It is the cause of many dangerous situations and severe accidents. A recent crash in Texas may have been the result of distracted driving. In this incident, a pickup driver swerved across traffic and plowed into a church bus carrying members who were returning from…
Alcohol impairment is one of the most common causes of car accidents, many of which result in serious injuries or death. In fact, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, MADD, someone is killed every 53 minutes in the U.S. because of a drunk driver. Impaired driving is an offense that law enforcement takes seriously. April…
Vehicle accidents occur on a daily basis. Luckily, most of them are minor and do not result in serious injuries. However, some crashes can be quite severe and may cause permanent physical harm or death to the driver or passengers. Children need to be secured in a car seat to protect them from serious injury…
