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Four Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash
On August 11, an SUV impacted a Honda sedan on North 16th Street, causing the car to flip sideways onto the sidewalk, collide with a parking lot gate, and slam into a pedestrian crossing signal. The Honda was severely damaged, and its four occupants, including a two-year-old boy, were taken to U.C. Davis Medical Center […]
Drowsy Driving Caused 5,000 Deaths on American Roads Last Year
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) shows that drowsy driving is a growing problem on American roadways. Researchers found that drowsy driving caused 5,000 deaths in 2015 and there are approximately 382,000 drowsy-driving accidents every year. The report states that an estimated 83.6 million U.S. adults are chronically sleep-deprived. A third […]
NHTSA Stands by Self-Driving Cars, Even After Fatal Crash
The federal government will continue efforts to speed up the development of self-driving cars, even after a fatal car accident involving a self-driving Tesla in May, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Chief Mark Rosekind. Car industry insiders have questioned whether Tesla vehicles and other self-driving cars give drivers a false sense of […]
“Sixth” Sense for Avoiding Accidents Fails when Drivers are Texting
Texting while driving affects a driver’s visual, cognitive and manual abilities. A new study now suggests that a driver’s “sixth sense,” which can aid in adapting to difficult situations, is ineffective when a driver texts while behind the wheel. The brain keeps part of a driver’s attention on the road even while distracted by other […]
Deadly Pedestrian and Cyclist Accidents Rise in Sacramento County
Last year, 44 pedestrians and cyclists were killed in vehicle collisions last year, up from 38 fatalities reported in 2014. Data indicates the most dangerous time of day for pedestrians is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and for cyclists it is between 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. A recent California traffic safety study revealed that pedestrian […]
Textalyzer Could Reduce Distracted Driving
In a new bill recently introduced in New York, lawmakers assert that texting while driving is as unsafe as drunk driving and needs to be treated as such. The bill proposes law enforcement use of a new Textalyzer device to deter distracted drivers. Current law requires a warrant for law enforcement officials to obtain cell […]
Del Paso Heights Residents Pursue Safer Vehicle Speeds
Vehicles speeding through the residential streets of Del Paso Heights have prompted action from concerned residents who want the city to install speed bumps to help combat the problem. Reckless driving, including excessive rates of speed, can endanger the lives of both motorists and pedestrians. Vehicles speeding through Del Paso Heights have become so common […]
California Mother Talks to Teens About the Dangers of Distracted Driving
A mother from Oakdale has made it her mission to discuss the dangers of distracted driving with area teens, as she and her husband still mourn the loss of their teenaged daughter who died while texting and driving. Bonnye Spray tells the story of her daughter Amanda’s tragic accident nearly every week with the hopes […]
Pedestrian Deaths Increasing in the United States
For the first time in 26 years, pedestrian fatalities in the United States have increased. Currently, car-versus-pedestrian accidents account for 15 percent of all traffic-related deaths annually. Projected data indicates this number is not likely to drop anytime soon, unless changes are implemented to increase pedestrian safety near high traffic areas. A report published recently […]
History of Falling Increases Risk of Auto Accidents for Older Drivers
A new study shows that elderly drivers who have had one or more recent falls are significantly more likely to be involved in an automobile accident, as opposed to elderly individuals who have no history of falling. This information comes from research released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers […]
“Vision Zero” Safety Project Zeros in on Dangerous Sacramento Roads
For a new community-based program, pedestrian and bicycle advocates are working with officials to zero in on improving the safety of dangerous roads in Sacramento. The project, aptly named “Vision Zero,” is an international movement that began in Sweden and made its way to several U.S. cities. It is based on the concept that the […]
Most Drivers Regularly Engage in Reckless Driving Habits
A recent study by the Automobile Association of America (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that 87 percent of drivers participated in reckless driving habits while behind the wheel during the previous month. In an attempt to analyze and bring awareness to road safety issues, AAA examined dangerous driving behaviors including failure to wear seat […]