Motor vehicle deaths are on the rise, according to a new report released by the National Safety Council, NSC. Information gathered from 2016 indicates a significant rise in highway fatalities. It is estimated that approximately 400,000 people died in U.S. crashes in 2016. This is a 6% increase over 2015 and a 14% increase over…
A motorcyclist died after getting into an accident with a pickup truck. The crash happened along a stretch of State Road 79 in Santa Ysabel. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. CHP officers were on the scene investigating the circumstances that caused the fatal crash. Motorcycle Fatalities Continue to Rise…
Two drivers were rushed to the hospital after being injured in a serious intersection collision. The accident happened at the intersection of Genesee Avenue and Eastgate Mall. One of the drivers was trapped in his car and had to be removed with the jaws of life. The collision is under investigation, but was between a…
Road rage incidents have been increasing over the last several years. Road rage occurs when one or more driver becomes angry because of a problem on the road. One such road rage incident allegedly occurred recently on Mira Mesa Boulevard. According to a witness, two cars were chasing each other when one almost hit the…
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of serious accidents with injuries. Wireless phones are often to blame for causing drivers to take their eyes off the road. A new law is now in effect prohibiting the use of handheld electronic devices. Drivers are not allowed to hold their phone or electronic device…
Wrong way drivers often cause serious accidents like the one that occurred recently in La Jolla. The driver in the crash was allegedly driving the wrong way on Torrey Pines Road when he crashed head-on into another vehicle. Both drivers were seriously injured and were trapped in their vehicles. Luckily, they both survived the accident,…
Bicyclists should feel safe to ride on the area’s roads, but this was not the case for one woman who was seriously injured after falling from her bike while riding in La Jolla. The roadway was dangerous because of a large pothole that caused her to fall. The woman filed a lawsuit and recently received…
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…
Traffic-related accidents are often serious. A recent report states that one person is seriously hurt, or killed, every day in San Diego in a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicycle accident. A special group was formed last year to develop a plan to reduce the number of accidents and injuries. The plan, called Vision Zero, has a…
