Each year, the U.S. Coast Guard releases recreational boating statistics that detail the number of boating accidents and fatalities that occurred that year. These statistics include data on “water jet” vehicles, or personal watercraft, also colloquially referred to as “jet skis.” In 2023, data shows…
A 51-year-old woman was trespassing in a Portsmouth, Virginia, neighborhood residence when she was attacked, mauled, and severely injured by the owner’s three pit bulls. After being transported to the hospital, she died of her injuries. Authorities took the three dogs into custody. Under Virginia’s…
Seven people have suffered injuries—including broken teeth and a dislocated shoulder—after crashing on Hover-1 Dynamo E-scooters, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The scooters’ brakes can fail, which poses a risk of serious injury for all riders. As a result, the DGL…
In a perfect world, drivers and pedestrians share the road respectfully. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case, and far too many pedestrians suffer serious personal injuries because vehicle drivers fail to take the precautions necessary to avoid these accidents. Pedestrian accidents are also a significant…
As fun as riding a motorcycle can be, the truth is that there is a much higher risk of suffering a serious to fatal injury in a motorcycle accident than there is if you are in a vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety…
The U.S. Coast Guard recently released the 2023 recreational boating statistics, which showed that fatalities decreased by 11.3 percent, totaling 564 in 2023 (compared to 636 in 2022). Non-fatal injuries also decreased by 4.3 percent, from 2,222 to 2,126. In Virginia alone, eight people died…
If you have a Bissell handheld steam cleaner, check the model number on the product label. Bissell recently recalled over 3 million Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners because they have the potential to cause steam burns. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),…
Santa Maria, CA — KEYT reports that six people were injured in a serious single-vehicle rollover accident early Thursday morning, September 12, 2024, on Foxen Canyon Road, just east of Santa Maria. The crash occurred during foggy conditions that may have played a role in…
Stockton, CA – According to Fox40, a 60-year-old male pedestrian lost his life Tuesday night, September 10, 2024, after being struck by a vehicle near March Lane and Venetian Drive. Stockton Police responded to the scene shortly after receiving reports of the collision around 6:45…
It takes less than half an hour to get from Alexandria City, Virginia, to downtown Washington, D.C., and even less time to cross the border from one state to the other. Both adopted Vision Zero, a global initiative to put an end to traffic deaths…
