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CEO of Tennessee Bank Cited for Hit and Run Accident in Kingsport
Go to CEO of Tennessee Bank Cited for Hit and Run Accident in KingsportThe president of a local chain of banks, Citizens Bank of East Tennessee, was issued a misdemeanor citation for leaving the scene of a December accident, according to Timesnews.net. The crash occurred December 15 at 11:50 p.m. when the victim was traveling east on East Stone Street Dr. in Kingsport. The 19-year-old driver’s Mustang was…
Ford Issues Recall for Nearly 500,000 Vehicles for Mechanical Issues
Go to Ford Issues Recall for Nearly 500,000 Vehicles for Mechanical IssuesThe Ford Motor Company recently issued a sizeable recall for close to half a million minivans and SUVs for potential mechanical problems, according to The Huffington Post. The Michigan-based automaker is recalling a total of 205, 896 Mercury Monterey and Freestar minivans made during 2004 and 2005 because the torque converter output shaft may fail in…
Tennessee Traffic Accident Fatalities Lowest Since 1962
Go to Tennessee Traffic Accident Fatalities Lowest Since 1962According to an Insurancejournal.com report, traffic-related deaths in Tennessee declined sharply in 2011, reaching its lowest figure in 49 years. The latest figures for last year show 926 people have died in crashes in the state, which is the fewest since 1962, which saw 811 fatalities. The state is particularly vulnerable to traffic accident fatalities because of…
New Study Shows Dangers of Driving with a Cold
Go to New Study Shows Dangers of Driving with a ColdAccording to a report by ABC News, a study conducted by a U.K.-based car insurance company, Young Marmalade, and Cardiff University in Wales reveals the possible danger of driving when sick with the cold or flu. The study shows that driving while sick may present the same dangers as drunk driving. Since there are dangers…
New Campaign Aimed at Teens to Prevent Distracted Driving
Go to New Campaign Aimed at Teens to Prevent Distracted DrivingThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is launching a new campaign to warn teens of the dangers of distracted driving, according to USA Today. The DOT has created a public service announcement (PSA) called “OMG” that will air at movie theaters and various gas station pumps with video screens across the country. The PSA is designed…
Fighting Deadly Distractions Behind The Wheel
Go to Fighting Deadly Distractions Behind The WheelDistracted driving has become one of the most insidious and deadly threats to highways across the country. While the behavior that causes distracted driving occurs throughout all ages and demographics, young drivers are among those hit the hardest. For that reason, Tennessee state officials and community members are joining forces with the National Highway Traffic…
Federal Agencies Recommend Comprehensive Seat Belt Laws to Reduce Injuries
Go to Federal Agencies Recommend Comprehensive Seat Belt Laws to Reduce InjuriesThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends comprehensive seat belt use laws as a way to reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths in car accidents, according to the agency’s highway safety countermeasure guide. Currently, 24 U.S. states do not have seat belt laws that cover all passengers in all types of vehicles,…
Federal Study Finds Large Truck Accidents Involve Increased Risks of Injury
Go to Federal Study Finds Large Truck Accidents Involve Increased Risks of InjuryIn the musical Man of La Mancha, one of the characters notes that “whether the stone hits the pitcher or the pitcher hits the stone, it’s going to be bad for the pitcher.” This can sum up the situation in most collisions between a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle. According to a study by the Federal…
Three Tips for Safe Recreational Vehicle Driving
Go to Three Tips for Safe Recreational Vehicle Drivingpresented by: Gary Massey Summer camping season may be over, but there’s still time to enjoy a trip in the family RV. Many drivers take recreational vehicle (RV) trips in the fall, whether it’s to follow their favorite football team to an away game or simply to get away and enjoy the autumn colors. In…
