The friends and family of a northern Texas college’s softball team are in a state of shock after four of its players were killed in an accident. The crash occurred when the team’s bus was struck by a tractor truck while returning home from a scrimmage.
The winter months are fast approaching and driving conditions can become potentially dangerous. It’s important for Austinites to be prepared and ready to face any potential dangerous weather conditions while on the road.
Winter storms sweeping across Central Texas are increasing the risk of serious accidents and injuries. On January 28th, Austin police chief Art Acevedo reported that approximately 40 car accidents caused by weather conditions were occurring hourly in the city.
The chances of experiencing a car accident at least once in your lifetime are minimal, but very possible. Most accidents are minor, usually fender-benders, resulting in little damage and without injury.
Each year, tens of thousands walk the streets of the Texas Capital in March for the interactive, film, and music festival known as South by Southwest (SXSW). Safety for festivalgoers is a top priority for Austin’s police officers, though no one could have been prepared for the tragedy that took place early Thursday, March 13th
The intimidating size and power of an 18-wheeler can put any motorist in panic mode, but truckers around the nation are expected to drive with extreme caution at all times. To protect truckers and other motorists, trucking companies abide by a series of laws that help regulate cargo weight and driving hours.
Chances are you spend a majority of your time sitting in your car as you run the errands given by life’s responsibilities. Your trusted vehicle lets you drop the kids off at school, takes you to your job and everywhere in between at any given moment
Distracted driving-related car accidents are relatively common in Texas due to the many factors which have the ability to limit our perception and hinder our judgment.
With driving comes great responsibility. From the moment our parents give us their beat-up car to the day we’ve saved enough to buy our own, we must exhibit a safe obligation on the road.
An 18-wheeler’s massive design carries enough power to haul tons of freight. Unfortunately, this power can also make a car accident the scene of amplified destruction.