- Train accident kills Minnesota man
A man walking along train tracks in Plymouth, Minnesota, was killed Tuesday morning after failing to heed warnings that a train was coming.
- New York police searching for hit-and-run offender
Police in Colonie, New York, are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run car accident that left a pedestrian dead.
- Maryland roads see multiple motorcycle crashes
Speeding is thought to be a factor in the recent death of a motorcyclist in Howard County, Maryland.
- Three trucks collide in South Dakota
Everyone is safe after three semi-trucks collided at an intersection in Redfield, South Dakota.
- Wisconsin roads blocked after semi crash
An accident involving five vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, caused major traffic on a Wisconsin interstate early this morning.
- Sox slugger unhurt in accident
David Ortiz, star hitter of the Boston Red Sox, was involved in an accident on his way to Fenway Park before Friday's game.
- New Jersey student killed in crash
An 18-year-old attending New Jersey's Franklin High School was killed Tuesday on his way to school.
- Teens continue to text and drive
Despite the new laws that multiple states have passed regarding texting and driving, teens continue to take the risk while operating a vehicle, a recent AT&T survey found.
- Massachusetts man killed in motorcycle accident
Boston resident Edwin Chan was killed Friday night after crashing his motorcycle in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
- Four dead after small plane crash in Kansas
A small, twin-engine Cessna 401 carrying five people crashed in a field in Kansas on Friday afternoon, killing four.
- Chicago crash kills four
An early morning crash on Mother's Day has left four young mothers in Chicago dead after the speeding vehicle hit a train track's supporting beam
- Member of Red Sox Nation killed in crash
Longtime Fenway Park lineup announcer Carl Beane passed away Wednesday after suffering a heart attack while driving in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
- Man dies in motorcycle accident after hitting buzzard
David Norris, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was killed Sunday afternoon after crashing his motorcycle, partly caused by striking a low-flying buzzard.
- No one hurt after train collides with tractor trailer
A tractor trailer carrying bales of cotton was struck by a train Friday morning in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, after becoming stuck on the railroad tracks.
- New York man in critical condition after motorcycle crash
A 55 year old man of West Leyden, New York, is in critical condition after a motorcycle accident Sunday night in Lewis.
- History channel stars unhurt after car accident
Joe LaFont and Tommy Chauvin, who star in History Channel's "Swamp People," were involved in a five-car accident in Arkansas, April 30.
- Man dies in Tennessee motorcycle accident
Mini Zaki, a 20-year-old of Antioch, Tennessee, was killed Thursday night on Briley Parkway in Bellevue after being thrown from his motorcycle.
- Semi accident cuts Missouri county's power
A semi truck accident caused a massive power outage for 1,700 residents of Missouri's Butler County Sunday afternoon, the Southeast Missourian reported.
- Motorcycle accident injures Arkansas police chief
Lowell, Arkansas police chief Joe Landers is in critical condition after a motorcycle accident in Panama City, Florida, Friday night.
- Car and bus collision leaves one dead in West Virginia
One driver is dead and six school children were injured after an early accident this morning on West Virginia's Interstate 81 near Martinsburg.
- Child bicyclist struck by reversing sedan
A Salem, Massachusetts child was hit by a car reversing out of a driveway this past weekend while riding a bicycle in the early evening.
- New York car accident leaves seven dead when SUV falls 60 feet
An accident on a New York highway has left three generations of a family dead after the SUV they were riding in veered off the highway, falling 60 feet into the grounds of the Bronx Zoo.
- Chicago car accident knocks window washer off scaffolding
Early Thursday morning a car accident in Chicago set off a chain-reaction of accidents that led to a window washer falling roughly 25 feet to the ground.
- Texas car accident causes multiple injuries
In North Richland Hills, shortly after 2 a.m. Wednesday, a driver lost control of his vehicle as it went flying off Airport Freeway, injuring three people.
- Car accident leaves professional wrestler in serious condition
According to police reports, Professional wrestler Marcus "Buff" Bagwell was seriously injured after allegedly flipping his Jeep several times on Towne Lake Parkway in Cherokee County, Georgia.
- San Francisco car accident closes part of Golden Gate Bridge
This past Tuesday, a multi-vehicle accident on the Golden Gate Bridge closed all northbound lanes of traffic after the cars were involved in a chain-reaction collision.
- Florida multi-vehicle accident injures five
The Florida Highway Patrol has stated that a four-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in North Fort Myers has injured five people.
- Massachusetts car accident sends five to the hospital
Monday evening, a serious crash on Interstate 91 in Massachusetts left five people with serious injuries and closed all traffic lanes for nearly three hours.
- New York City car accident leaves 10 injured
On 42nd Street this past Saturday evening, a speeding vehicle caused damage and injuries to multiple vehicles and pedestrians.
- Multi-vehicle crash kills California cyclist, leaves others injured
A multi-car crash on Wednesday resulted in the death of one bicyclist and sent others to an area hospital with moderate injuries, My Desert reports.
- Girl seriously injured in Colorado bicycle accident
In Fort Collins, Colorado, an 11-year-old girl was seriously injured Monday after she was hit by a truck while riding her bicycle through a crosswalk at the intersection of Shields Street and Horsetooth Road.
- Death toll rises from weekend train accident
The driver of the vehicle that collided with a train on Heber Road this past Saturday was pronounced dead Monday at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
- Wisconsin multiple-motorcycle crash leaves four with serious injuries
Recently in Dane Township, Wisconsin, a six-motorcycle accident left four victims in serious condition, according to the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
- Car collides into Florida Publix store, 10 injured
A local Publix grocery store in Palm Coast, Florida, is still recovering after a 74-year old woman allegedly drove her vehicle through the sliding glass exit doors, leaving 10 people with injuries, including an elderly shopper and an infant.
- 1 teen dead, 2 injured in single-vehicle auto accident
In Winnebago County, Illinois, police have officially released the identity of the teenaged-driver who was killed in an accident Friday night that also sent two others to a local hospital with serious injuries.
- One teen dead, four seriously injured in Delaware accident
Delaware State Police are still investigating an automobile accident that left a 17-year-old dead and sent four others to the hospital in serious condition Thursday evening in Middletown.
- Officer hurt in motorcycle accident during presidential motorcade
A Hillsborough County Deputy was injured in a motorcycle accident while assisting the U.S. Secret service as the presidential motorcade made its way towards Tampa, Florida.
- More attention should be paid to bicycle safety
Two people have died in San Francisco as a result of being struck by a bicyclist this year, bringing to light the fact that bicycles can be just as deadly as any other method of transportation, according to Reuters.
- Rhode Island officer seriously injured after motorcycle accident
In East Providence, Rhode Island, a police officer was seriously injured after his patrol bike impacted a passenger vehicle at the corner of Pawtucket and Grosvenor Avenue Friday afternoon.
- Fatal car accidents increase significantly on tax day
A recent study by the University of Toronto has found the number of fatal crashes typically increases by six percent on the last day for United States taxpayers to file their returns.
- Delaware crash leaves 10 injured
Delaware State Police are further investigating a three-vehicle accident that resulted in 10 injuries on Monday, April 9, WBOC News 16 reports.
- Man struck by vehicle while examining accident scene
In Florida, authorities have said that a two-car crash on Interstate 95 left a man with serious injuries after a third car failed to stop, striking the victim as he was standing near the wreck.
- Woman fatally hit by SUV in New York as she saves grandson
In Staten Island, New York, in a final act of selflessness, a grandmother pushed her 8-year-old grandson out of the way of an SUV before being struck and killed by the vehicle.
- Tractor trailer accident causes minor injuries
In Westborough, Massachusetts, a tractor trailer fell onto its side shortly before 8 a.m., causing minor injuries for the driver of the vehicle.
- Iowa trooper, two others injured in automobile accident
The State Patrol has officially released the names of the three people injured in a crash involving an officer near Waverly, Iowa.
- West Virginia motorcyclist loses leg in accident
In Charleston, West Virginia, a man was ejected from his motorcycle after a collision and remains in serious condition at Charleston Area Medical Center.
- Car chase leads to critical injuries for two children
Chicago Police have officially stated that four people, including two children, were seriously injured in an accident while attempting to evade pursuit in the Gresham neighborhood.
- College football coach injured in Arkansas motorcycle accident
Arkansas Razorbacks football coach Bobby Petrino, 51, sustained non life-threatening injuries after he was involved in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, as reported by ESPN.
- Springfield car crash leaves four injured, two in serious condition
Ohio State Troopers are investigating a six-car crash that occurred Saturday afternoon after a driver allegedly ran a red light, colliding with five other cars at an intersection in Springfield Township in Summit County.
- Three-car accident in Florida sends seven to hospital
In an attempt to avoid a crash, a driver in Tampa, Florida, allegedly ended up triggering a three-vehicle accident Wednesday on the Howard Frankland Bridge, according to Old Northeast Patch.
- The dangers of improper truck maintenance
An improperly maintained truck, while not a leading cause of accidents, has the potential to create serious hazards for motorists.
- Elderly woman causes six-vehicle crash in Ohio
Police in Mentor, Ohio, have stated that a 72-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly causing a six-vehicle crash that injured two motorists after she admitted that she was driving under the influence of alcohol during the time of the accident.
- Massachusetts accident leaves man in critical condition
Belchertown, Massachusetts Police Chief Francis Fox reported that a serious three-car crash near Route 202 Friday morning sent two people to the hospital - one to Baystate Medical Center by ambulance, and another by life flight helicopter in critical condition.
- Motorcyclist in critical condition after dump truck accident
The Allen County Sheriff’s Department said that a motorcyclist was critically injured in an accident after colliding with a dump truck near Fort Wayne, Indiana this past Friday.
- Student hospitalized in squad car accident
A student was hospitalized after an auto accident occurred when the police car she was riding in collided with another squad car early Sunday morning in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
- Truck accident causes traffic nightmare in Pittsburgh
A truck accident in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, blocked traffic on the outbound lanes of the Fort Pitt Bridge during the peak morning commute, creating heavy backlogs and congestion for nearly seven miles between various local area roads.
- Motorcyclist dies after colliding with car in Michigan
Authorities in Hagar Township, Michigan, have reported that a man has died from a motorcycle accident after he allegedly crashed into a vehicle that was making a turn.
- Firefighter killed after auto accident in Florida
A Jacksonville firefighter has died while two other emergency workers sustained critical injuries after they were struck by a motorist as they worked the scene of an automobile accident late Monday night.
- Woman and unborn child killed in Florida hotel automobile accident
A woman who was seven months pregnant with child was killed Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after an automobile crashed through a fence and into a pool cabana at the Riverside Hotel.
- Woman remains in critical condition after Indiana motorcycle accident
In Osceola, Indiana, police report that a woman who was injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon continues to remain in critical condition.
- Fuel spill from commercial truck accident prompts evacuation
On March 12, 2012 a commercial truck hauling fuel near Oakridge, Oregon, veered off the shoulder and overturned, spilling hazardous material from one of the tanks.
- Motorcyclist dies while trying to flee authorities
Sheriff Deputies are investigating a deadly motorcycle accident that took place Wednesday evening on I-4, causing delays and backing up traffic for miles in Polk County, Florida.
- NBA star unhurt after auto accident in Chicago
Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose was involved in a minor auto accident on Tuesday afternoon after his 2011 Bentley was hit on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago, Illinois. He was not injured in the incident.
- One dead, one injured in Pennsylvania motorcycle accident
One person was killed and another passenger suffered serious injuries resulting from a Perry County motorcycle crash on Route 34 in Oliver Township, Pennsylvania, Tuesday evening, according to state police.
- Man in critical condition after Utah auto accident
Adam Goodsell was critically injured in an auto accident after his brakes allegedly stopped working in his Land Rover while on his way to take his girlfriend out to dinner and propose.
- Escalator accident results in New York woman's death
An elderly woman was killed in an escalator accident on Tuesday, March 13, at the Long Island Rail Road station in Lindenhurst, New York.
- Intoxicated pedestrian causes multiple-car accident in Illinois
In Naperville, Illinois, an intoxicated pedestrian caused a three-car accident early Saturday evening, according to police reports.
- Former congressman involved in auto accident en route to political fundraiser in Florida
Alan Grayson, a former democratic congressman from Florida, allegedly caused an auto accident after he ran a red light in his Mercedes-Benz and collided into a public bus at a downtown intersection this past Saturday in Orlando.
- Car crashes into a police cruiser while issuing a traffic citation
In Salem, Oregon, a police car was rear-ended as officers were conducting a routine traffic stop late Thursday evening. Officers Don Vidrio and Rachel Prager had pulled their vehicle over on the 3200 block of Commercial Street SE, when a Volvo collided into their patrol car from behind.
- Veteran killed in North Carolina motorcycle accident
This past Tuesday, Army Staff Sergeant, Edward Greiner Jr., 32, a veteran who previously served in Iraq and Afghanistan, was killed in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina.
- Single-vehicle crash in Arizona kills five, leaves one survivor
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office has officially released the names of the five victims who died in a recent roll-over auto accident on Big Warren Road in Arizona.
- Car accident keeps top-ranked prospect from participating in Dodger's spring training camp
Outfielder Alfredo Silverio is unable to participate with the rest of his team at Camelback Ranch, the Los Angeles Dodger's spring training camp, after injuries he sustained in a car accident continue to inhibit his recovery.
- Two NASCAR drivers avoid injury in Colorado auto accident
This past Wednesday, drivers Regan Smith and Paul Menard luckily escaped injury after an auto accident. However, the incident did not occur on the racetrack. It happened near Smith's home in Evergreen, Colorado.
- One dead, three injured after a multiple-car accident on dangerous Maryland road
Last Friday morning, three cars collided in the vicinity of MD Route 543 and Goat Hill Road in the Creswell area of Maryland, in very similar circumstances to another deadly auto accident only two weeks prior.
- Oklahoma pastor critically injured in bicycle accident
First Baptist Church of Piedmont Senior Pastor Gary Caldwell is in serious condition after being hit by a vehicle while bicycling this past Monday afternoon in Piedmont, Oklahoma. Also injured in the bicycle accident was Eric Johnson, 21, a custodian at the church.
- Many American transportation workers are dangerously sleep deprived
One in 10 American truck drivers, train conductors, airline pilots and other transportation workers may be severely sleep-deprived, increasing the risk of travel accidents.
- One killed, one injured in Florida motorcycle accident
Recently, in Davie, Florida, a man was fatally wounded after his motorcycle collided with a pick up truck just before 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 4, at the intersection of Orange Drive and SW 61st Avenue.
- Car accident leaves three university students dead while traveling for spring break
A vehicle carrying five Bowling Green State University sorority students en-route for spring break was struck by a vehicle traveling the wrong direction down Interstate 75 in Toledo, Ohio, leaving three of the students dead and two critically injured. The driver in the other vehicle was also killed.
- Two separate train accidents occur on same NYC track within hours
This past week in Manhattan, New York, two men were struck separately by oncoming northbound trains at the same 72nd Street and Broadway subway station on Wednesday, February 28, killing one and injuring another.
- High school swim coach killed in private aviation accident
A private Cessna 172 plane recently crashed only 20 minutes after takeoff from Renton Municipal Airport in Washington, killing three people on a "personal sightseeing flight." Kentlake High School swim coach Seth Dawson was among the three victims.
- One dead, three crew members remain missing after Alabama aviation crash
In Mobile, Alabama, Coast Guard officials say they have recovered the wreckage of a downed helicopter that crashed into Mobile Bay, but were unable to find three of the missing crew members.
- Three dead, three injured in North Dakota morning car crash
The Bismarck Highway Patrol has officially confirmed and released the names of the three men killed in a two-vehicle accident that took place around 6:40 a.m. on March 01, 2012. Jose Manuel Villareal-Ramirez, Jose Pina-Moreno and Martin Meza-Bravo were the victims killed in the crash.
- Bicycle accident raises safety concerns in North Carolina
In Hillsborough, North Carolina, a bicyclist was recently struck by a motor vehicle, which is the second accident within one week in the same location, according to NBC17 News. Prior to those accidents, in August, another cyclist was also hit on the same street.
- Train accident kills two, leaves three children hospitalized
Clark County officials have confirmed that both Amber Smith, 23, of Terre Haute and Rodney Mayer, 23, of Martinsville, have died after their vehicle was struck by an oncoming eastbound train.
- Man dies following motorcycle accident in Oregon
McMinville, Oregon, police said a motorcyclist died after a highway crash on February 28, 2012, KGW.com reports. Investigators pronounced Mark Schmidt II, 29, dead at the scene.
- Hawaiian man suffers life-threatening injuries in motorcycle crash
Waimalu, Hawaii, police reported a Hawaiian man is battling for his life after a motorcycle crash on February 28, 2012, according to Hawaii News Now.
- Train strikes tractor trailer outside Tampa
Florida Highway Patrol officials reported an Amtrak train hit a tractor trailer in Lakeland, Florida, on February 28, 2012, The Ledger reports.
- Tractor trailer, storage truck collide in Buffalo
Authorities have begun an investigation of a crash between a tractor trailer and storage truck in Buffalo on February 29, 2012, The Buffalo News reports. One person suffered an injury in the accident.
- Illinois Metra train kills teenager
A Metra train struck and killed a 15-year-old boy near Lake Forest, Illinois, on February 28, 2012, the Chicago Tribune reports. Lake Forest Deputy Police Chief Glenn Burmeister told the newspaper the teen was a student at nearby Lake Forest High School.
- Car runs red light, 15 students injured in collision
A bus carrying 47 students was involved in an accident on Thursday.
- Alabama plane disaster kills two people
Two Alabama residents lost their lives following a plane crash that took place in Morgan County, Alabama, on February 27, 2012, WHNT News 19 reports. Local officials identified the victims as Lawrence Hicks, 62, and Gayle Owen, 60, after the incident.
- Head-on accident causes minor injuries
In Itasca County, Minnesota, a head-on accident between a car and a truck caused multiple injuries, but luckily everyone survived.
- New laws aim to reduce yearly truck accident deaths
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 4,000 people die from trucking accidents every year and around 500 of those deaths are caused by the fatigue of drivers.
- Johns Hopkins student death inspires family to oppose drivers' license legislation
Last year, a Johns Hopkins University student was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near campus.
- Intoxicated man allegedly causes multi-vehicle crash, killing a worker
In Blue Island, Illinois, a man was reportedly driving under the influence and caused a multi-vehicle accident and killed a worker unloading a beer truck, The Chicago Sun Times reports.
- Bereaved Iowan parents suing reckless high school driver
Every year, teen driving accidents continue to put fear in the hearts of parents every time their children take the wheel.
- Culprit still in question following death of mother in auto accident
Following an accident, some victims involved may have no recollection of the incident due to concussions.
- Atlanta Braves' Hanson suffers mild concussion in auto accident
Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher Tommy Hanson was recently involved in a car accident that left him with a mild concussion.
- Young adult swim teacher in critical condition following motorcycle accident
A 27-year-old high school swim teacher in Tampa, Florida was the victim of a major traffic accident.
- One fatality, eight injuries in Toledo auto accident
In Toledo, Ohio, 69-year-old Ronald Carpenter allegedly caused a five-car accident, injuring eight people and possibly costing him his own life, The Toledo Blade reports.
- Teenage driver faces $500,000 lawsuit following fatal accident
Financial compensation can never repair the damages incurred from a fatal crash.
- Auto body painter awarded $4.68 million after critical 2008 auto accident
Although some cases may take years to settle, a persistent legal staff can appropriately compensate a client's suffering.
- Missouri tractor trailer accident causes fire, shuts down highway
Three hours after a tractor trailer rolled on a highway in Rolla, Missouri, crews finally reopened all four lanes of Interstate 44, the Rolla Daily News reports.
- Nevada man killed in weekend motorcycle accident
On Saturday, February 11, a 41-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in the northeast valley, the Las Vegas Sun reports.
- Marijuana users twice as likely to cause car accident
A new study shows users of marijuana are almost two times as likely to cause a car crash as those who are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, The Associated Press reports.
- Columnist, author Jeffrey Zaslow killed in Michigan truck accident
Jeffrey Zaslow, an award-winning Wall Street Journal columnist and co-author of the best selling book "The Last Lecture," was killed on Friday, February 10, in an accident involving a large truck.
- Small plane crash leaves pilot critically injured
A pilot who attempted to land a small plane in Humboldt County, California remains in critical condition days after the accident occurred, The Associated Press reports.
- Lawsuit arises over Maine motorcycle accident that killed two
A group of motorcyclists and widows have filed a lawsuit against the driver of a pickup truck and three bars regarding a motorcycle crash on Route 512 in Bangor, Maine, that killed two motorcyclists and injured four more.
- Highway tractor trailer crash kills driver
A tractor trailer crash turned deadly on Highway 395 in California when the rig caught fire after crashing in the northbound lanes, CBS affiliate News 2 reports.
- Police investigate fatal crash involving Utah State University student
The Idaho State Police Department has begun an investigation of a crash that killed Utah State University student Taylor Sauer after it was initially determined that she was not distracted while driving, the Herald Journal reports.
- ECU student killed in weekend motorcycle crash
A motorcycle crash in Greenville, North Carolina, has claimed the life of an East Carolina University student, according to the Daily Reflector.
- Amtrak train and tractor trailer collide outside Chicago
More than 10 people were injured after an Amtrak train allegedly struck a semi tractor trailer and derailed in Southern Michigan as it was en route to Chicago.
- New York Knicks star's brother killed in Florida car crash
Amar'e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks is lamenting the loss of his older brother, who was killed in a car accident in the morning hours of Monday, February 6, in Florida, Fox Sports reports.
- Washington city settles third lawsuit after car crash involving police
A man who was seriously injured in a fatal police pursuit will likely receive $350,000 in a settlement, the last of three lawsuits stemming from the Yakima, Washington crash.
- Super Bowl aftermath sees car crash numbers rise
As the Super Bowl parties wind down, many drivers will take to the roads to return home. However, according to a University of Toronto study, drivers may be at a much higher car accident risk after the viewing parties, Snopes.com reports.
- Pennsylvania families file lawsuit after car accidents kills three
The families of three teens from the Manheim, Pennsylvania area have filed a lawsuit regarding a fatal crash that took place in Lebanon County last year, according to the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal.
- Lawsuit filed after bicyclist fatally struck by driver in Maryland
The family of a student attending Johns Hopkins University who was killed while riding his bicycle says more measures must be taken to ensure elderly drivers are fit to be behind the wheel, CBS affiliate WJZ Baltimore reports.
- Minnesota family plans to sue after crash involving police squad car
A civil lawsuit is being drafted after a mother and her son were killed last year in a car crash with a New Ulm, Minnesota police squad car, the Mankato Free Press reports.
- Two motorcyclist killed in Ohio roadway crash
Two men were killed and one was injured in a fiery motorcycle crash on Tuesday, January 31, in New Richmond, Ohio, according to reports from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
- Tractor trailer accident kills three motorists in Florida crash
An accident on Tuesday, January 31, claimed the life of three people after a sedan and a tractor trailer collided on Florida Route 228, The Florida Times-Union reports.
- Car crash victims' families sue bars, managers after fatal accident
After an accident involving a drunk driver killed people from three families in Pennsylvania, the bars and managers that sold the alcohol to the driver prior to the crash are being sued by the victims' families, the Lehigh Valley Morning Call reports.
- At least 10 killed in Florida highway pileup
A chain reaction crash on a Gainesville, Florida highway led to the deaths of more than 10 motorists on Sunday, January 29, as the roadway was encased in blinding smoke and haze, The Associated Press reports.
- Pennsylvania woman faces charges in fatal motorcycle accident
Police in Erie, Pennsylvania, have filed charges against a woman from Fairview Township after a motorcycle accident in which one man was killed, Go Erie reports.
- Ohio tractor trailer crash leaves one worker killed, two others injured
A longtime Ohio Turnpike maintenance worker was killed and two of his coworkers were seriously injured on Tuesday, January 24, when a tractor trailer allegedly crashed into a work area in the westbound lanes of the highway, the Toledo Blade reports.
- Oklahoma mother files lawsuit against driver after death of son
The mother of a teenage boy from Grady County, Oklahoma, has filed a lawsuit against the parents of the boy who was driving the vehicle in a fatal crash, The Oklahoman reports.
- California man charged with DUI in fatal motorcycle crash released from custody
A 37-year-old San Jose, California man who was arrested for operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol that was involved in a fatal accident with a motorcyclist has been released from custody, the Silicon Valley Mercury News reports.
- Truck rollover on MassPike causes four-mile traffic jam
On Monday, January 23, a tractor trailer allegedly collided with a sport utility vehicles on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Warren, which caused a traffic jam that extended for four miles in the east bound lanes of Interstate 90.
- Iowa State University pays $35,000 settlement after car crash
The Iowa State Appeals Board has approved a $35,000 settlment with a woman after she was allegedly injured in a car accident involving an employee of Iowa State University, the Chicago Tribune reports.
- Old Cessna crashes in Indiana, kills two
On Saturday, January 21, a small plane built in the 1960s crashed in Jennings County, Indiana, killing both passengers in the plane.
- Washington train accident leads to injuries
On Wednesday, January 18, a man was hit by a train in Yakima, Washington, near West Bartlett Place and suffered serious injuries, although officials stated they are not expected to be life-threatening.
- Felony charges brought on West Virginia man after fatal motorcycle crash
Probable cause has been found that will allow felony charges to be brought against a man from Hagerstown, West Virginia, after he was accused of fleeing the scene of a fatal motorcycle crash in 2011, the Herald-Mail reports.
- Man dies, child injured in Florida motorcycle crash
A man from Elkton, Florida, has died and a boy from Palatka is in critical condition after a motorcycle accident on Monday, January 16.
- One killed in North Carolina tractor trailer crash
On Wednesday, January 17, a tractor trailer crash on I-85 near Salisbury, North Carolina, left one person dead and shut down traffic for hours, WXII 12 reports.
- Questions remain in California crash that killed counselor for troubled children
In 2009, a police patrol car allegedly smashed into a BMW carrying Devin Petelski, a 25-year-old children's counselor, and although years have passed, many questions remain in the accident, the Los Angeles Times reports.
- Cyclists in Dallas push for bike lanes after roadway accident
A North Texas cyclist was badly injured in a roadway crash in Dallas over the weekend, which has stirred up anger in the city's cycling community.
- DUI driver sues crash victim's family, claims crash wasn't his fault
A Florida man who pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter after a car accident in 2007 is now suing the family of one of the three people killed in the accident, The Associated Press reports.
- Massachusetts tractor trailer accident leaves one injured
A 53-year-old man from Lawrence, Massachusetts had to be taken to HealthAlliance Hospital/Leominster after allegedly losing control of his tractor trailer and crashing into a guardrail on Thursday, January 12, the Sentinel and Enterprise reports.
- Clown says lawsuit against Florida cop no laughing matter
A professional clown from St. Petersburg, Florida has sued the city police department over a crash that occurred when the officer allegedly sped through a red light and smashed into the clown's vehicle, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
- Connecticut police officer sued after patrol car accident
An illegal immigrant has hired a car accident lawyer and sued a former police sergeant from Norwalk, Connecticut, for injuries she allegedly received in a 2008 crash that involved the officer's squad car, The Hour reports.
- Bicyclist's death leads to lawsuit against NYPD
The family of a man from Canada who was allegedly struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bike in Brooklyn has sued the New York Police Department in order to convince it to release the record of the accident, The New York Times reports.
- Truck driver dies of heart attack before North Carolina crash
On Friday, January 6, a tractor trailer allegedly lost control on Interstate 85 in Grover, North Carolina, crashing into the center median and causing major traffic delays in either direction, CBS Affiliate WBTV reports.
- Driver considers lawsuit after accident allegedly caused by poorly maintained road
A car owner whose vehicle was allegedly destroyed when the bricks that were used in the construction of North Mechanic Street in Jackson, Michigan, fell apart is now deciding whether to sue the city of Jackson for the damages, Michigan Live reports.
- California motorcycle crash results in $3 million settlement
San Bernardino County, California has settled a lawsuit for $3 million after a woman injured in a motorcycle crash alleged the county was responsible for the poorly maintained and dangerous road.
- Florida school bus involved in accident with tractor trailer, injures 22
In Manatee, Florida, 21 Braden River Middle School students and a bus driver were placed on stretchers and taken to area hospitals after the bus was in an accident with a tractor trailer, the Bradenton herald reports.
- Tennessee family sues local bar after fatal car crash
A bar in Davidson County, Tennessee, has been sued by the family of a young man who was killed in a car accident in which alcohol was determined to be the cause of the crash, The Tennessean reports.
- Faulty door blamed in Ohio plane crash
A recent plane crash near the Warren County Airport in Lebanon, Ohio, was determined to be caused by a door popping open while still in flight, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
- New Jersey train accident results in $1 million settlement
Three Pleasantville, New Jersey pedestrians hit by a truck that was involved in a train accident have been awarded a collective total of $1 million.
- Washington car crash leaves two children dead, lawsuit follows
Three years after two children were killed in a car accident in Green River, Washington, the parents of one child have filed a lawsuit against the city of Auburn and King County, claiming the the road on which the accident occurred was negligently build and maintained.
- Texas lawsuit claims motorcycle wheelie caused crash, injuries
A woman from Jefferson County, Texas has sued a Louisiana man over a 2011 crash involving a motorcycle which allegedly led to the amputation of her leg, the Southeast Texas Record reports.
- South Carolina truck accident crash leaves one dead, one injured
One person was killed and another injured in a crash in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Monday, January 2, Go Upstate reports.
- Lawsuit filed after car backs out of driveway, accidents occurs in Texas
A Texas man has filed a lawsuit against another driver, claiming he was struck by the second motorist as he was backing out of his driveway onto the busy street, the Southeast Texas Record reports.
- Woman sues town school board member after Pennsylvania car accident
A woman from Wilson Bourough, Pennsylvania, is suing a member of the Easton Area School Board after a November car crash allegedly left her with serious injuries, Lehigh Valley Live reports.
- South Carolina woman sues bar after crippling car accident
A woman from Beaufort County, South Carolina, is suing a bar after being involved in a 2009 automobile crash, alleging the establishment sold her alcohol despite her being underage.
- Vermont tractor trailer crash closes road
On Tuesday, December 27, a tractor trailer truck was reported to have driven over an embankment on Route 2 near Onion River Road, landing in the river bed below.
- New York taxi hops curb, injures five
On Wednesday, December 21, a New York City taxi skipped over the curb on the southbound lanes of Park Avenue, colliding with three pedestrians and smashing into a nail salon, NBC New York reports.
- Marine's family sues Toyota after fatal car accident
One year after a car accident left a Knoxville, California marine dead, his family filed a lawsuit against Toyota, claiming the company is responsible for the man's death.
- Texas teen charged after fatal motorcycle accident
An 18-year-old man from Dallas is currently facing charges from the University Park Police Department after his involvement in a motorcycle accident that left one person dead in the Park Cities area this past weekend.
- Plane crashes into Nevada golf course, injures two occupants
Police officers in Mesquite, Nevada, were dispatched to a region near Mesquite Municipal Airport on Saturday, December 17, after a reported plane crash at about 12:38 p.m., Mesquite Local News reports.
- Texas tractor trailer accident sends woman, baby to hospital
A west Texas accident has left one woman and her baby in the hospital after the vehicle in which they were traveling allegedly collided with a tractor trailer, My West Texas reports.
- Florida tractor trailer crash prompts police investigation
An early morning tractor trailer crash has led Florida Highway Patrol officials to begin an investigation into the truck accident that led to the spill of 80 gallons of fuel onto Interstate 95.
- Parents file lawsuit after fatal California highway crash
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the parents of a 4-year-old boy, which claims negligence by a trucking company and the California Department of Transportation resulted in the fatal crash in north Monterey County, according to The Californian.
- Queens accidents spur number of lawsuits against city
Lawsuits are piling up regarding three crashes that took place earlier in 2011 on an off-ramp connecting the Ed Kock-Queensboro Bridge and Queens Plaza South, the Queens Times Ledger reports.
- New York pedestrian hit by bicyclist sues for $3 million, possible trend forming
A lawsuit has been filed in the wake of Brooklyn bicycle accident, in which the victim has sued the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and the NYPD for $3 million, the Park Slope Patch reports.
- Tractor trailer and car collide in Vermont accident on I-89
A tractor trailer allegedly rear-ended another vehicle on Sunday, December 11, in Milton, Vermont, reportedly causing the car to spin out of control and roll several times before coming to rest.
- California Motorcycle rider injured in collision with vehicle
A woman from Santa Rosa, California, was severely injured in a motorcycle accident in the afternoon hours of Sunday, December 11, and remains in critical condition at an area hospital, ABC affiliate News 7 reports.
- Connecticut State Trooper killed in car accident, widow sues driver
The widow of a Connecticut State Trooper who was killed in an accident involving an allegedly out-of-control rental truck has filed a lawsuit, with the driver and the rental agency named as defendants in the case.
- South Carolina State Police investigate fatal motorcycle accident in Florence County
Officials from the South Carolina highway Patrol have begun an investigation of a fatal accident that left one motorcyclist dead near Scranton in Florence County, South Carolina Live reports.
- Wisconsin wrongful death claim alleges Ford responsible for fiery car crash
A Madison County, Wisconsin wrongful death lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. and two Alton car dealerships has been filed seeking damages of more than $1 million after a defective product allegedly caused a fiery crash that killed two people, the Madison Record reports.
- Lawsuits brought against Canadian driver after fatal Maine car crash
The families of two women killed in a car accident on September 1st in Eddington, Maine, have each filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Canadian driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident, the Bangor Daily News reports.
- Sedan and tractor trailer collide on Maine road
One man was seriously injured in the collision of a sedan and a tractor trailer that occurred at the intersection of Alfred Plourde Parkway and Pleasant Street in Lewiston, Maine, on Tuesday, December 6.
- Washington teen killed in motorcycle accident minutes after getting license
On the morning of Saturday, December 3, an 18-year-old from Sumas, Washington, was killed in a motorcycle accident less than 30 minutes after passing his motorcycle license test, the Bellingham Herald reports.
- Head-on crash involving tractor trailer kills one in Virginia
Reports from the Virginia State Police indicate a head-on collision between a vehicle and a tractor trailer killed one person on Tuesday, December 6, The Roanoke Times reports.
- Fatal Kansas car accident leads to $100,000 insurance settlement
On Monday, December 5, a Douglas County, Kansas judge approved a $100,000 settlement in a lawsuit regarding a car crash on Clinton Parkway that left one 19-year-old Lawrence woman dead, the Lawrence Journal World reports.
- Colorado plane crash kills four near Snowmass Village
Three employees of the Alpine Bank Durango branch and one pilot were killed in a plane crash on Saturday, December 3, while flying in a private plane to a company holiday party in Snowmass Village, Colorado, the Aspen Daily News reports.
- Train accident leaves Michigan woman dead
A French Township, Michigan crash between a train and car left one woman dead and sent her daughter to a nearby hospital on Wednesday, November 30, the Monroe News reports.
- Man killed in New Jersey bicycle accident
A 52-year-old man from Bedminster, New Jersey, has died after allegedly colliding with a truck while riding his bicycle along Pennbrook Road in Far Hills, the town's police say.
- Virginia motorcycle crash lawsuit expected to be settled
A lawsuit filed over a 2009 motorcycle crash is expected to be settled in the near future, more than two years after the man found to be responsible for the accident was sentenced to prison, NBC affiliate WVIR News reports.
- New Jersey tractor trailer accident kills one driver on Route 195
A deadly accident involving a tractor trailer and another vehicle brought traffic to a standstill on one of New Jersey's busiest highways, the New Jersey Star Ledger reports.
- Victim of Texas hit-and-run accident files lawsuit against driver, bar
After an alleged hit-and-run accident earlier this year in Lubbock, Texas, one man is suing the driver said to be involved and the bar that allegedly served the driver alcohol before the accident, FOX Lubbock reports.
- Texas woman files lawsuit after injured in multi-car crash
A woman from Beaumont, Texas, has hired a car accident lawyer and filed a lawsuit against the driver who allegedly rear-ended her vehicle, which she claims caused a wreck involving several other vehicles.
- Million-dollar lawsuit expected to be filed against Jersey City police officer after car accident
A car accident lawyer representing an 82-year-old woman who was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Bayonne, New Jersey, says the officer who allegedly caused the accident can expect a $1 million lawsuit to be filed against him, The Jersey Journal reports.
- Two dead after Pennsylvania car crash involving tractor trailer on I-78
A couple from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was killed on Sunday, November 27, after their car was allegedly hit by a tractor trailer in Bethel Township, authorities told the Reading Eagle.
- Man sues BP after car accident near company refinery
A Baytown, Texas man has filed a lawsuit against BP claiming $547,000 in damages after allegedly suffering injuries in a car crash with a BP worker in Texas City, the Bay Area Citizen reports.
- Texas motorcyclist killed after collision with vehicle
A man was killed on Saturday, November 15, after his motorcycle allegedly crashed into the back of a car in Bryan, Texas, near the campus of Texas A&M, the Davidson County Dispatch reports.
- New York truck accident leaves one dead, one ticketed
State police say a tow truck driver was killed after allegedly being struck by a tractor trailer while helping a stranded driver on the Thruway near Syracuse, The Associated Press reports.
- Actress Regina King sued after California crash
After a 2010 accident on a California highway, actress Regina King is now being sued by the other driver in the crash, who is seeking more than $25,000 in damages, BET reports
- Man suffers major injuries in Kansas motorcycle crash
A Lansing, Kansas man had to be airlifted to a regional hospital after suffering serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 12, a police spokesman told the Leavenworth Times.
- LoJack blamed in Florida head-on collision
A Florida lawsuit filed in Duval County courts is getting some attention after allegations have arisen that LoJack is responsible for an accident involving an alleged drunk driver that left two people dead, News 4 Jacksonville reports.
- Michigan plane crash injures four passengers
Four people were admitted to a regional Hospital in Flint, Michigan, after the plane they were flying in allegedly experienced engine failure, causing the aircraft to flip after the crew attempted to perform an emergency landing at Bishop International Airport, The Detroit News reports.
- Utah commuter rail crash leaves three injured
On Monday, November 14, three people were sent to the hospital after a commuter-rail train allegedly collided with one vehicle in Kaysville, Utah, the Deseret News reports.
- Truck crash leads to $7 million lawsuit
On November 10, a jury in Harrison, Arkansas, awarded one man $7 million in a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of a truck and its company involved in a fatal accident in 2008. The complaint was filed in the Western District of Arkansas Federal Court.
- Wrongful death lawsuit filed after boy dies in Michigan car crash
The father of a 15-year-old by from Davison Township has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Burton after his son was allegedly struck by a car and killed in a 2010 accident on Court Street, the Flint Journal reports.
- Victim's name released in Arkansas collision between train and tractor trailer
The Craighead County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim of a recent train crash as Joseph Johansen, as 69-year-old Jonesbory native, ABC affiliate KAIT News reports.
- In Oregon crash, bike versus vehicle ends tragically for one
After being struck by a vehicle in Beaverton, Oregon, one cyclist was transported to a Portland hospital with serious injuries, the Oregonian reports.
- Auto accident lawyer helps elderly resident reach settlement
A settlement has been reached in a North Dakota Civil case in which a 94-year-old woman was involved in a car accident that left two people injured and one dead, the Grand Forks Herald reports.
- Lawsuits arise as airbags deploy without cause
While airbags are usually thought of as an industry symbol of safety, some drivers have lodged complaints alleging the devices intended to save lives are actually putting the lives of motorists at risk, NBC Chicago reports.
- New Jersey tractor trailer accident kills driver
In a mid-morning crash on Tuesday, November 8, one truck driver was killed after his rig flipped over on the New Jersey Turnpike, My Central Jersey reports.
- Fatal police chase leads to 51 years in prison for Washington driver
On Monday, November 7, Yakima County, Washington Superior Court Judge Blaine Gibson handed down the sentencing for Shaun Kollman, which turned out to be the longest allowed under state law for the crime committed - 51 years in prison.
- North Mississippi truck accident leaves three dead, two injured
Three people were killed in a traffic accident involving a tractor trailer on a highway in northern Mississippi in the early morning hours of Monday, November 7, NBC affiliate WLBT reports.
- Motorcycle accident kills Pennsylvania man in church park lot
A 20-year-old man from Walnutport, Pennsylvania was killed on Saturday, November 5, after allegedly losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a another vehicle in the parking lot outside the Northampton Assembly of God in Allen Township.
- After police pursuit, deceased boy's family sues Wisconsin department
The family of a teenager from Evansville, Wisconsin, has sued the local police department after a fatal police pursuit in 2007.
- California cities smacked with wrongful death lawsuit after car accident kills mother of three
The California cities of Canyon Lake and Menifee, as well as Riverside County and the Canyon Lake Property Owners Association, are all under fire from an auto accident lawyer who has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the three children who lost their mother in a car accident.
- Virginia plane crashes into water reservoir, pilot injured
A single engine plane crashed into the Swift Creek Reservoir in Chesterfield County, Virginia, on Wednesday, November 2, injuring the only person on board, CBS affiliate WTVR reports.
- Chicago train crash leaves one elderly woman dead
An 87-year-old woman from McHenry, Illinois, was killed after allegedly walking along the railroad tracks in an unincorporated area of Harvard, where she was reportedly struck by the Metra freight.
- Texas bicyclist hit by Ford Mustang escapes with only minor injuries
When a Texas bicycle rider was allegedly hit by a motorist in Lubbock, the man suffered only minor injuries in an accident which could have taken his life, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.
- Tractor trailer crash causes severe delays on West Virginia highway
After a tractor trailer crashed in the early morning hours on Tuesday, November 1, motorists had to deal with more than nine hours of lane closures and delays, according to the Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
- Texas man sues for medical costs after multiple-car accident
A man from Harris County, Texas, has filed a lawsuit following a car crash he claims caused him extensive medical damage and incurred high costs, the Southeast Texas Record reports.
- Estate of man killed in Kansas motorcycle accident sues other driver
The family of a 21-year-old man from Lecompton, Kansas, is suing the other driver in a 2009 motorcycle accident that left the man dead, the LJ World reports.
- Three lawsuits filed from separate parties after fatal Louisiana car crash
After a 2010 Houma, Louisiana car crash killed two people and injured two more in 2010, three lawsuits have been filed in the incident.
- Man arrested after fatal California motorcycle accident
A man was arrested in Baldwin Park outside Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, October 26, for his alleged role in causing the death of a motorcyclist, KESQ News reports.
- Family of victim killed in car crash takes aim at driver, Nevada police
After a young woman was allegedly killed in a car crash by a drunk driver, her family began a mission to find justice for the girl, ABC affiliate KTNV reports.
- Semi truck crashes, causes blackout for hundreds of Maine residents
When the driver of a tractor trailer allegedly swerved off the road to avoid hitting an animal, the ensuing crash knocked out power for hundreds of residents in Kennebunk, Maine, according to Seacoast Online.
- Oklahoma man critically injured in bicycle accident
On Monday, October 24, a man was critically injured after allegedly crashing his bicycle into a parked car in Tulsa, Oklahoma, local police officials told Tulsa World News.
- New Hampshire motorcycle crash victim dies from injuries
A man from Londonderry, New Hampshire, has died after suffering severe injuries in a motorcycle crash that occurred in Hudson last week, according to the Nashua Telegraph.
- Semi truck plows into Maine home
An accident in which a tractor trailer crashed into a home in Auburn, Maine, has closed Turner Street neat St. Phillips church, WMTW News reports.
- Small plane crash in North Carolina field kills one, hospitalizes another
A small plane registered to a Jacksonville, Florida man crashed near an airport in Lexington, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 23, killing one person and injuring another, First Coast News reports.
- New Hampshire motorcycle crash sends one person to hospital
On Thursday evening, October 20, one person was critically injured in a motorcycle accident involving another vehicle on Route 102 in Hudson, New Hampshire, according to the Nashua Telegraph.
- Relatives of woman killed in Texas crash sue carmaker
The relatives of an 80-year-old woman who was killed in 2009 when an SUV allegedly crashed into her home have hired an auto accident lawyer and sued the manufacturer of the vehicle, according to the Corpus Christie Caller.
- Train company sued for millions following fiery Illinois crash, settlement reached
After suing the train company reportedly responsible for a fiery 2009 crash in Rockford, Illinois, a settlement has been reached, NBC affiliate WREX reports.
- Soccer star sues for millions after fatal car accident
Charlie Davies, a striker for the D.C. United soccer club, has filed a $20 million lawsuit against a nightclub owner who allegedly over-served alcohol at a party to a guest who reportedly caused a fatal accident.
- Colorado tractor trailer accident kills five children, one adult
A collision between a tractor trailer and a van left five children and one adult dead on a Colorado highway on October 13, The Associated Press reports.
- Young boy dies in tragic Connecticut bicycle accident
An 8-year-old, whom his father remembers as "beautiful, wonderful" and "full of life," was killed after flipping over his handle bars while riding on his bicycle in the street near his house, the Hartford Courant reports.
- Estate of North Carolina woman killed in drunk driving accident sues nightclubs, bars
A new lawsuit brought forth by the estate of a woman who was killed by a drunk driver alleges that four separate bars continued to serve her alcohol even though it was clear she was extremely intoxicated, the Asheville Citizen-Times reports.
- Florida tractor trailer accident sends one to hospital
On Wednesday, October 12, a man was sent to the hospital after a crash involving a tractor trailer in Collier County, Florida, the Cape Coral Daily Breeze reports.
- Amtrak crash injures 18 passengers in Northern California
On Wednesday, October 12, 18 people suffered minor injuries when two Amtrak trains collided at low speeds at a station in Northern California, Reuters reports.
- Victim files lawsuit after Florida hit-and-run
The victim of a crash involving a Seminole County, Florida Sheriff's Deputy has filed a lawsuit against the officer and the department in which he worked.
- Man dies in Illinois motorcycle crash, friends say they lost an "amazing person"
While Russel W. Janca was returning home from buying bread at a local store, the 23-year-old from Cystal Lake, Illinois, was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him dead, the Northwest Herald reports.
- Fatal New Jersey plane crash found to be caused by pilot error
Officials have wrapped up an investigation of a civil aviation small plane crash that occurred in 2010 in New Jersey. The crash, which killed a doctor and two others, was determined to be caused by pilot error, The Associated Press reports.
- More than 30 injured in Nebraska bus-truck collision
A recent crash involving a bus en route to Denver and a tractor trailer left more than 30 people injured, including five who were hospitalized with serious injuries.
- Family of teenager killed in Connecticut crash settles lawsuit
A settlement has been filed in a wrongful death lawsuit brought forth by the family of a teen who was killed in a Connecticut car accident in 2010. The family alleges a police officer and the owner of a bar are to blame for their son's death, The Associated Press reports.
- Young man killed in Virgina Motorcycle accident
A Portsmouth, Virginia man who was involved in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, October 5, recently died from the injuries he suffered during the crash, NBC affiliate WAVY-10 reports.
- Idaho boy's death prompts lawsuit from parents
The parents of a 15-year-old boy from Carey, Idaho, who was killed in a two-car crash while operating a vehicle during a driver's education class have filed a wrongful death lawsuit, naming the Blaine County School District as one of the defendants in the case, the Magic Valley Times-News reports.
- Tractor trailer driver alleges he could not avoid fatal Maine crash
On Tuesday, October 4, the driver of tractor trailer involved in a 2009 crash testified in court, claiming he did all he could to prevent the collision that ultimately killed one Naples, Maine man, the Sun-Journal reports.
- California motorcycle crash kills one, injures two others
A man from Anaheim, California, was killed on Sunday, October 2, on the Ortega Highway in Lake Elsinore when he allegedly crashed his motorcycle onto the side of the road, the North County Times reports.
- Delaware man killed in traffic accident with tractor trailer
A man from Ridley Park, Delaware was killed in a car accident on Friday, September 30, in a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 495 in Claymont, Delaware, according to the Delaware County Daily Times.
- California lawsuit involving patrol officer moves to court
In November, the trial will begin for a case involving a woman suing Placer County, California, over injuries she alleges were caused by a North Auburn sheriff, the Auburn Journal reports.
- Widow of deceased motorcyclist sues Illinois construction firm after accident
The widow of Tarence Foster, a Joliet Fire lieutenant, has sued a construction company that is currently making repairs on a stretch of Interstate 80 in Illinois, claiming the construction caused her husband's motorcycle accident, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- Tractor trailer accident shuts down I-10 in both directions
On Thursday, September 29, a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 10 in Roanoke, Louisiana, was void of all traffic after two accidents involving trucks carrying hazardous cargo forced local authorities to close the highway, The American Press reports.
- Settlement reached in 2007 Connecticut accident
A settlement has been reached in the lawsuit over a Wolcott, Connecticut crash in 2007 that left three area teenagers dead, The Associated Press reports.
- New Jersey commuter rail strikes vehicle
On Monday, September 26, a commuter train that had left a station in the Red Bank, New Jersey borough allegedly collided with a vehicle on the tracks, causing delays for riders along the New Jersey Transit Coast Line, the Star-Ledger reports.
- Southeast Oklahoma triple motorcycle accident kills one
One biker was left dead and two others injured after a triple motorcycle accident on an Oklahoma highway on Saturday, September 24, News on 6 reports.
- New York Islanders player sued after car accident
The New York Islanders' Matt Moulson, who was recently signed for $9.4 million, was sued on Wednesday, September 21, by a driver whom Moulson allegedly crashed his SUV into in 2010.
- North Carolina light rail accident leaves one woman injured
A woman was killed at light rail station on South Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday, September 22, after she allegedly walked across the tracks while a train was approaching, the Charlotte Observer reports.
- Pilot seriously injured in Nevada plane crash
On Wednesday, September 21, a pilot had to be rushed to a Reno, Nevada hospital with serious injuries after the plane he was flying fell from the sky shortly after taking off from an airport near Lake Tahoe, the Mercury News reports.
- One dead in Massachusetts Interstate tractor trailer accident
A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 93 North on Monday, September 19, after his car allegedly collided into a tractor trailer, according to the Medford Patch.
- Two California families file suits after fatal highway crash
Two families have filed lawsuits after an accident on Highway 156 claimed the life of one woman and a young boy, the Monterey County Herald reports.
- Man killed in New York motorcycle accident
On Tuesday, September 20, a 26-year-old man from Rochester, New York, was killed in a motorcycle accident at a downtown intersection, on the corner of West Ridge Road and Goodwill Street, the Democrat and Chronicle reports.
- Man sues after wife killed in Texas car accident
A resident of Montgomery County, Texas, with legal guidance from an auto accident lawyer, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit following a Harris County crash that killed his wife, Ultimate Spring reports.
- Man killed in Maine tractor trailer accident
A St. Albans man was killed on Thursday, September 15, after suffering critical injuries in an accident involving a tractor trailer on Route 15 in Monson, Maine, according to the Bangor Daily News.
- Man critically injured in New York motorcycle accident
A man from Canastota, New York, was listed in critical condition on Wednesday, September 14, after the motorcycle he was riding on allegedly collided with a pickup truck in Lenox, New York, according to the Observer-Dispatch.
- Two men survive Alaska plane crash
After their plane crashed to the ground shortly after takeoff, two men walked away from the accident with only minor injuries. The accident occurred about 100 miles northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, the Anchorage Daily News reports.
- Tractor trailer accident leads to recommended ban on trucker cell phone use
On Tuesday, September 13, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a statement saying it would go further than any previous attempt to regulate the use of cell phones by drivers in large, commercial trucks, according to The Associated Press.
- Man injured in New Jersey Motorcycle accident
A motorcyclist from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, was critically injured on Tuesday, September 13, in an accident that occurred at the corner of English Creek and West Jersey avenues, the Press of Atlantic City reports.
- West Virginia tractor trailer accident injures two
A young boy and a woman had to be airlifted to Charleston Medical Center on Sunday, September 11, after an accident on Interstate 77 in Princeton, West Virgina, WVNS News 59 reports.
- Conductor sues train company after collision with bulldozer
A conductor with Union Pacific has sued the railroad company after a recent accident involving a bulldozer, alleging that he was sent into a dangerous area after officials from the company ordered him to operate his train in a rail yard in Columbus, Nebraska, the Omaha World-Herald reports.
- New York man dies after being struck by car, tractor trailer
A man was killed on Friday, September 9, after he was allegedly hit by two vehicles, including a large tractor trailer, on State Route 38A in Skaneateles, New York, the Post-Standard reports.
- Two bars sued after fatal Indiana motorcycle crash
A civil lawsuit has been filed following a 2009 fatal motorcycle crash in Porter Township, Indiana, in which two of the original four bars named as defendants in the case are still allegedly to blame, according to the Northwest Indiana Times.
- Wife of Minnesota Vikings star sued after fatal hit and run
Amy Senser, the wife of former Minnesota Vikings football player Joe Senser, has been sued by the family of the victim in an alleged hit and run, which took place at a gas station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, City Pages News reports.
- Parents of Missouri student file wrongful death lawsuit after crash
The parents of a Missouri University student have filed a wrongful death lawsuit after their daughter was killed in a motorcycle accident, claiming that the driver in the crash was responsible for causing the accident, according to the Missourian.
- Tractor trailer crash shuts down Ohio interstate
The westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Ohio could be shut down for days after a tractor trailer carrying hazardous materials allegedly crashed and exploded in Hubbard Township on Wednesday, September 7, CBS affiliate WKBN First News reports.
- Texas man sues Mardi Gras tent manufacturer
Mardi Gras Southeast Texas and AAA Rentals has have been sued by Frederick Jones after an accident at this year's festival in which a tent made by the company allegedly fell on him, causing serious injuries, the Southeast Texas Record reports.
- Mother sues after son killed in Pennsylvania car crash
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the mother of Etahn Moyer, who was killed in a car accident in November of 2010, against the other driver involved in the accident, according to the Pocono Record.
- Texas motorcycle crash leads to wrongful death lawsuit
After a motorcycle crash killed a man in Houston, Texas, his widow has filed a lawsuit on behalf of their children, the Southeast Texas Record reports.
- Missouri town sued after 'senior chase' accident
Almost five years after Memphis's "senior chase," which takes place on the first day of school every year, came to an abrupt ending, a victim of the car accident is now suing the other driver, as well as the city of Memphis, the Memphis Democrat reports.
- Maine tanker truck crash injures two
On Friday, August 26, a large tanker truck allegedly crashed into a vehicle after swerving to avoid another car on Route 202 at the intersection of Spruce Street and the Colonial Mobile Home Park in Lebanon, Maine, the Sanford News reports.
- Nebraska county to pay more than $407,000 in lawsuit
A Michigan man has been awarded more than $407,000 in a lawsuit against Furnas County, Nebraska, over injuries he suffered in a one-car accident on an unpaved road, the Lincoln Journal Star reports.
- TV star Darrell Hammond sues after New York car accident
Darrell Hammond, who reached fame after appearing on Saturday Night Live for 12 years, is still recovering from a car accident in June, and has filed a lawsuit regarding the Sag Harbor, New York, accident, the New York Post reports.
- City of Galveston, Texas, sued after crash leaves woman paralyzed
A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Galveston, Texas, by area resident Marie M. Alexis Volcy after a two-car crash involving one of the city's buses earlier this year, the Southeast Texas Record reports.
- Iowa man involved in fatal crash charged, sued by survivor
A man who was injured in a Nevada, Iowa car crash that killed an Ames woman has filed a complaint against the other driver in the accident, who has also been charged by the Story County Court, the Ames Tribune reports.
- Intent to sue filed after high-speed Connecticut crash
In December of 2010, John Clapper was driving his 2007 Nissan Altima when he allegedly lost control of the vehicle, slid sideways and struck a row of trees on the shoulder of the southbound lanes of Route 201.
- Worker sues after Illinois landfill accident
The family of a man from Waukegan, Illinois, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the makers of a trash truck on Tuesday, August 23, in response to a 2010 landfill accident in Zion in which the man was allegedly crushed by one of the dump trucks, the News-Sun reports.
- Toyota sued after high-speed California crash
The survivor of a fiery crash between an SUV and an out-of-control Lexus that killed four people in 2009 has field a lawsuit in which several defendants are listed, the Santee Patch reports.
- Women sues driver in Illinois crash, allegedly caused daughter's death
The mother of a woman who was killed in a car accident in St. Clair County, Illinois, is accusing the other driver in the accident of killing her daughter, and has filed a lawsuit for damages, the St. Clair Record reports.
- Widow sues Mississippi railway after husband's death
After a train accident in October of 2010 claimed the life of one man, his widow is now suing the Norfolk Southern Railway Co. for unspecified payments and punitive damages, according to the Hattiesburg American.
- Texas family sues ex-cop involved in fatal DWI crash
The family of a woman who was killed when an off-duty Fort Worth, Texas police officer allegedly smashed into her car after drinking, is suing the man who is currently in prison, the Star-Telegram reports.
- Lawsuit brought against General Motors by Texas man
The driver of a GMC truck has filed a lawsuit against General Motors after he was involved in a Marshall, Texas car accident, claiming that the vehicle failed to protect him during the crash, the Southeast Texas Record reports.
- Michigan Pilot in critical condition after plane crashes
A pilot from Marshall, Michigan, is listed in critical condition with severe head trauma after the plane he was flying in, which had a glider plane attached to the back, allegedly spiraled out of control and crashed.
- Louisiana Police Department sued after dog bites man's groin
A man is suing the Gretna Police Department after he claims his civil rights were violated when a police dog bit into his groin, nearly severing his penis, United Press International reports.
- Milk Transportation sued after car accident
A man is suing Milk Transportation after a car accident in which he claims the company caused him to suffer injuries, the West Virgina Record reports.
- Maryland cyclist's death leads to lawsuit settlement
On February 26, 20-year-old student Nathan Krasnopoler was allegedly struck by a car that crossed into a bike lane in Baltimore, sending him into a coma for months and later dying on Wednesday, August 17.
- North Carolina city sued after fatal high-speed crash
The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as Crescent Resources, are being sued by the families of three victims of a 2009 crash for not installing a traffic light on N.C. 49 , which allegedly caused the collision, the Charlotte Observer reports.
- Illinois woman sues pizza deliveryman after crash
A woman has filed a complaint in Edwardsville, Illinois, alleging that a former pizza deliveryman caused an accident that brought injury to another driver after failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident, the Telegraph reports.
- Olympic National Park to be sued for millions after accident involving goat
Olympic National Park in Washington is the focus of several personal injury and wrongful death claims that total $10,022,700 following the death of a hiker on the park's grounds, the Peninsula Daily News reports.
- Lawsuit arises after triple-fatal crash in Illinois
Last year on August 15, James Black and two passengers riding in his pickup truck were killed when the truck allegedly lost control at about 100 miles per hour and slammed into a house.
- Texas Family alleges doctor's decision caused fatal crash
One of the defendants in a Galveston, Texas lawsuit that came about after a single vehicle wreck in 2008 is asking that the litigation be dismissed, claiming the plaintiff's medical expert report was inadequate, the Southeast Texas Record reports.
- California school district reaches $1.3 million settlement
The Vislia Unified School District in Visalia, California, has reached a settlement with Nick Smallwood in which $1.3 million will be paid after an employee allegedly caused a car accident while drinking and driving in 2007, the Advance-Register reports.
- Man sues after being set on fire by angry California mechanic
A personal injury lawsuit has been filed in Santa Ana, California, after a mechanic set a transient and everything he owned on fire when the man refused to the leave the area, the Orange County Register reports.
- Lawsuit filed against Arizona after alleged car accident mix-up
The state of Arizona is being sued after Department of Public Safety officials allegedly failed to follow proper protocol regarding the crash of Abby Guerra, 20, who they reported died in a recent car accident, USA Today reports.
- Lawsuit filed in Texas blames River Oaks workplace for accident
A man from Harris County, Texas, has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was working in unsafe conditions when hundreds of pounds of pipe were dropped on him, allegedly leading to several serious injuries, the Houston Chronicle reports.
- California man gets $1.1 million settlement from local police in personal injury lawsuit
A 30-year-old man from Fremont, California, is expected to receive almost $1.1 million after he filed a personal injury lawsuit, claiming he suffered brain injuries sustained from a fall he experienced while assisting the Fremont Police Department in an investigation, the Oakland Tribune reports.
- Contractor seeks $5 million in damages after accident at University of Utah
A hired contractor who was laying underground pipe in a project at the University of Utah is suing the school for almost $5 million after allegedly suffering injuries during a plumbing failure in the school's tunnel system involving hot steam, The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
- Idaho woman sues resort owner after gun club shooting accident
A personal injury lawsuit has been filed by a woman from Idaho, alleging that Sinclair Oil Corp. which owns the Sun Valley Resort gun club, provided improper instruction, which led to an accident involving a firearm, the Idaho Mountain Express reports.
- California Family awarded $250,000 in car accident lawsuit settlement
The end of a Kings County, California Court case came when a settlement of $250,000 was awarded to a family after a 2008 crash killed three local teens, the Hanford Sentinel reports.
- Fiery pileup on California highway leaves three dead in tractor trailer accident
On Monday, August 8, Two adults and one child were killed when an accident involving five vehicles and one tractor-trailer truck became engulfed in flames, the Daily Democrat reports.
- Maryland car crash victim sues for millions after chronic pain syndrome diagnosis
A man from Westminster, Maryland, has been awarded $11 million in a lawsuit filed against a drunk driver who allegedly collided with the driver, causing a condition known as chronic pain syndrome, the Carrol County Times reports.
- Two Indiana students killed in accident with tractor-trailer
Two students from Earlham College were killed when they collided head-on with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 on Wednesday, July 27, near the Centerville rest area, the Palladium-Item reports.
- Tractor trailer accident kills man on Virginia Interstate
On Monday, August 8, an accident involving a car and a tractor trailer truck left one man dead and caused heavy traffic on the road near Lorton, Virginia, NBC Washington reports.
- Tractor trailer accident kills woman in Nebraska
A woman from Norfolk was killed in a Columbus, Nebraska car accident involving a semi truck on Saturday, August 6, at the intersection of Highway 81 and Highway 22, the Columbus Telegram reports.
- Driver in Illinois sustains injuries in accident, sues other driver
A woman from Madison County who was involved in a car accident in Alton is suing the other driver in the crash, seeking damages for injuries she sustained, the Record reports.
- Car and semi collide, one person sent to New Jersey hospital
A 22-year-old woman from Bogota was sent to the hospital after her car was wedged beneath the trailer of a semi truck, ending in a crash on Route 80 in Lodi, New Jersey, North Jersey News reports.
- Semi truck driver crashes in Washington, may have been intoxicated
A semi-truck driver was arrested by Washington State Patrol troopers after he crashed into light poles and then into a guardrail while allegedly drinking and driving, KING 5 News reports.
- Tractor-trailer involved in fatal, fiery Pennsylvania crash
The driver of a semi-tractor trailer was killed on Wednesday, August 3, after his truck crashed in Lackawanna County near Interstate 81, WNEP 16 News reports.
- Passenger in Illinois accident seeks damages
After an accident in Wood River, Illinois, a woman from Madison County is suing the driver she claims crashed into her and caused the accident, the Madison Record reports.
- Driver sued over fatal New York car accident
Following a 2007 New York crash that severely injured brothers Justin and Karon Crew, the parents of the boys have now filed a lawsuit with several defendants listed in the complaint and are seeking millions of dollars, the Poughkeepsie Journal reports.
- Florida man sued after fatal motorcycle crash
The wife of a man who was killed in a motorcycle accident in 2010 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver in the incident, NBC affiliate WPTV 5 reports.
- Iowa student killed in accident involving tractor-trailer
A teenager from Le Grand, Iowa, was killed on Monday, August 1, when the pickup truck he was driving collided with a semi-tractor trailer just north of the city, the Time-Republican reports.
- Ohio rescuers save woman from car accident, sue victim
After saving a woman from burning in her car following an accident, two men from Ohio are suing the victim of the crash, claiming to have suffered "permanent and disabling injuries" while performing the rescue, United Press International reports.
- Family of Indiana police officer to sue citizen
A judge in New Castle, Indiana, has accepted a woman's plea deal that will keep her out of prison following an accident in which she allegedly hit and killed a police officer, prompting the officer's family to sue the woman, Indiana News 6 reports.
- Three killed in South Carolina tractor-trailer crash
Three people were killed and two others were injured in a crash on Interstate 85 in Anderson, South Carolina, when a tractor-trailer crashed into on-coming traffic on Saturday, July 30, CBS affiliate WSPA reports.
- Former NBA star sued after car accident
Alonzo Mourning, former star of the Miami Heat, is being sued by a man who claims he was almost killed when Mourning allegedly smashed into his car on Sunday, July 17, and then fled the scene, Fox Sports Florida reports.
- Maine family files wrongful death lawsuit following car accident
A civil wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by a Harrison, Maine family over the death of their son in a single-car accident in October of 2010, stating that the driver was at fault, the Sun Journal reports.
- New York police deputy considers lawsuit
Early in July, Deputy Allen Gerhdardt of the Buffalo Police Department rushed to provide aid to a fellow officer in the pursuit of an allegedly drunk driver, but somewhere en route crashed into a guardrail.
- $6.5 million awarded in Illinois car accident lawsuit
On Wednesday, July 27, the Chicago City Council Finance Committee approved the payment of $6.5 million in a lawsuit settlement with a car accident lawyer regarding the death of an 8-year-old boy and the severe injuries sustained by an 11-year-old girl, The Chicago Tribune reports.
- California school district sued over playground issue
Parents of a child that was injured in a Brew Island playground accident are suing the San Mateo-Foster City School District, alleging that officials for the school decided to not call emergency medical services to avoid paying for an ambulance, the Lagonian reports.
- One killed, one injured in Indiana tractor trailer accident
One man was killed and his passenger seriously injured in a wreck on Interstate 64 in Crawford County, Indiana, which also blocked traffic on the busy highway for hours, the Courier Press reports.
- New York Family sues Nassau County after car crash
The parents of 17-year-old Isabella Grasso announced on Tuesday, July 26, that they plan to hire a care accident attorney and sue Nassau County over the death of their daughter.
- Pennsylvania Interstate closes for 10 hours after fatal tractor trailer crash
A passenger in a car traveling east in the westbound lanes of Interstate 78 was killed on Tuesday, July 26, upon crashing with a tractor-trailer, causing a massive traffic jam and closing the major highway for 10 hours, the Morning Call reports.
- Texas Country Club pays $1 million in car accident lawsuit
The family of a man killed in a car wreck received a $1 million award on Friday, July 22, in a lawsuit filed against Southern Oaks Country Club, claiming the club's employees served too much alcohol to the man who caused the fatal accident, the Star-Telegram reports.
- Ford sued over alleged Crown Victoria defect
Austintown, Ohio police officer Ross Linert is suing Ford Motor Co. for $20 million, claiming that defects in Ford's Crown Victoria Police Interceptor caused the severe burns and vision impairment that ended his law enforcement career, the Tribune Today reports.
- New York Tractor trailer accident kills one, injures dozens more
An accident in Junius, New York, killed one and injured several more when a tractor trailer slammed into the back of a Canadian tour bus on the New York State Thruway over night on Thursday, July 21, NBC affiliate WETM 18 reports.
- Texas man sues city after car crash
A man from Beaumont, Texas, is suing the city for $171,196 after he was involved in a car crash with a city worker, who the man claims was at fault, the Beaumont Enterprise reports.
- Woman seriously injured by California Highway Patrol sues state
A 46-year-old woman from Santa Rosa was driving pickup truck when a California Highway Patrolman reportedly crashed into her while speeding at 104 miles per hour.
