Pedestrian accidents are among the most common types of crashes in the San Diego area. A recent hit and run crash emphasizes the need for increased safety for pedestrians and drivers. A pedestrian was hit and killed on Albemarle Street at Seabreeze Drive in the Paradise Hills area. The vehicle that hit the man stopped…
CHP, California Highway Patrol, announced a new campaign designed to reduce the number of accidents caused by impaired driving. The program is supported by both California Highway Patrol and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and funded through OTS and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). The campaign will center on instruction and…
The holiday season is one of the busiest times on the road. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day shows an increase in long-distance trips – travel of more than 50 miles from home. This year, a decrease in gas prices along with a strong economy are…
Drivers need to be careful wherever they go, but some roads are more hazardous than others. A recent study published by ValuePenguin, a consumer research company, found State Route 99 in California to be the most dangerous in the country. According to the report, SR 99 had more than 62 fatal accidents per 100 miles….
Parents, whose teenage children are hanging out with friends who do drugs or drink alcohol, in spite of not being of the legal drinking age, may want to step in, and eliminate those friendships. According to a new study, teenage children with friends who indulge in dangerous alcohol-related practices like driving under the influence of…
