Head-On Crash Sends 7 to Hospital

Tragically, car accidents can sometimes have fatal results. Thus, car crashes can be an extremely serious type of accident. Consequently, it is very important for motorists to drive responsibly when behind the wheel. Recently, an auto collision occurred in Oregon that resulted in a woman’s death. The crash occurred in Portland last Friday. Reportedly, that day, an individual from Camas, Washington was driving a pickup truck west along Northeast Lombard Street. Allegedly, this pickup truck then crossed onto the road’s eastbound side and struck two cars. According to the article on OregonLive.com which reported this story, police are still in the process of investigating this motor vehicle accident. One of the two cars that the pickup truck hit was being driven by a 36-year-old woman from Vancouver, Washington. This woman died as a result of this motor vehicle accident. The accident also reportedly resulted in both the driver of the other car the pickup truck hit and the driver of the pickup truck suffering injuries continue

A family of five was driving west on 2200 North in a Chevrolet sedan when the driver failed to yield where the road merges into Highway 158 and crashed head-on with an eastbound Ford Expedition shortly before 6 p.m., said Weber County Sheriff’s Detective Josh Gard. The crash smashed in the front of the light-blue sedan and spun it around until it faced east on Highway 158. The crash also sent the white Ford Expedition off the road, with damage to the right side of its front end and on the passenger side of the vehicle. The woman who was driving the Ford Expedition and a female passenger were taken to McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden with minor to moderate injuries. The mother and father and their three sons, who were in the back seat of the sedan, were taken to McKay-Dee with minor to moderate injuries as well continue

A Norton County woman was arrested after causing a fatal car accident in Nebraska Monday. Authorities say that a 34-year-old woman from Almena, Kansas made an illegal U-turn on Interstate 80 outside of Grand Island, Nebraska, which is about 95 miles west of Lincoln.
The Almena woman’s car clipped a motorcycle’s rear tire upon making the turn, but the 60-year-old motorcyclist avoided crashing. A second collision happened immediately thereafter involving the motorcyclist’s 58-year-old wife. The wife had been following her husband on a second motorcycle about 30 feet behind him and crashed into the Kansas woman’s car. The woman was rushed to St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island but later died of her injuries. The Kansas woman had five children in the car at the time of the crash, ages 8 to 13, but everyone only suffered minor personal injuries. After being released continue

Does Secretary of Transportation Richard Davey have the toughest job in state government? Smart and upbeat after nearly a year in the post, Davey still says it’s the best job. But the 39-year-old manager is confronting probably the greatest gap between public expectations and available resources of any service the state provides today. And he represents two warring constituencies — highway drivers and transit commuters — who are blind to their common interests. This week the Legislature coughed up a short-term fix for the MBTA, appropriating $51 million from car inspection fees and unused snow removal funds courtesy of our freakishly mild winter — obviously not a sustainable source of revenue. But just when Davey might have taken a breath, two new studies presented stark evidence of how critically overburdened the state’s public transit system is right now — never mind how poorly equipped it is to meet the demands of a growing economy. And it wasn’t just crunchy continue

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DUI Checkpoint Woman Lost Driving Licence

I enjoyed your DMV story but I’m afraid Surly U. and Bad Attitude Tech. do not graduate enough people to fill the slots. Here’s a true story. After spending mucho bucks on cataract surgery and being told I have 20/25 vision, I went to the Conroe office, took the eye test and passed with no glasses. The temporary form they give you at the time said Restrictions: “NONE.” Later my new license arrived and there, as big as life, was Restriction Code “S”, which said “outside rearview mirror OR a hearing aid.” I called DMV and asked what the heck that was all about. They gave me a name and phone number to call. I called and the lady assured me I would not have to wait in line this time. You should thank the DMV workers. They have a real job, and if they are under staffed, whose fault is that? Maybe if so much money wasn’t wasted on people who don’t contribute, the DMV could hire more staff continue

The Redondo Beach Police Department will set up a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint somewhere within city limits between 7 p.m. Friday at 2 a.m. Saturday, according to a news release from the department. At the checkpoint, officers will check drivers for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, as well as proper licensing, police said. Motorists caught driving under the influence face jail, license suspencion, insurance increases, fines, fees, DUI classes and other expenses that can exceed $10,000. According to traffic Investigator Jeff Mendence, 78 people driving under the influence have injured 117 people in Redondo Beach over the past three years. Motorists can avoid being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence by following a few tips from the Automobile Club of Southern California. Additionally, party hosts should offer a variety of nonalcoholic drinks available, as well as provide gifts for designated drivers, and people should confiscate car keys from friends and relatives who may have had too much to drink continue

Diabetics are needlessly losing their driving licences because of a change to an official form, claims an Oakworth physiotherapist. Mags Dearden said diabetics such as herself were no longer given space to explain the reasons why they have suffered a hypoglycaemic attack – caused by low blood sugar level. She said this has led to the Driver And Vehicle Licensing Agency banning people from driving even when they posed no danger to road users. She is now campaigning for changes to the form so it only penalises diabetes sufferers who really would not be safe on the roads. Mrs Dearden lost her licence last year after suffering two night-time “hypos” caused by her insulin pump malfunctioning while she was on holiday. She fell foul of an EC directive that means people can have their licence revoked if they report two hypos in 12 months continue

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Iowa Department Of Transportation

The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that 2012 is already turning out to be a very deadly year on Iowa roadways. With the busy travel time for the July Fourth holiday coming soon, the Iowa DOT wants to make sure you make it to the fireworks by cautioning drivers to focus their attention on the task of driving when behind the wheel and ensuring that all persons in the vehicle are buckled up. Of the 153 deaths reported in January through May 2012, 33 involved crashes where a vehicle crossed the centerline and caused a collision. This is compared to 12 such fatalities in the same time period in 2011; and an average of 24 deaths for these five months in the five-year period from 2006-2010. Jeremey Vortherms, the Iowa DOT’s state safety engineer, said, “Crossed centerline and lane departure crashes are almost always caused by driver distraction, which means most of them are preventable. It takes only a fraction of a second to be distracted while driving, which continue

With the busy summer travel season and one of the largest construction programs in the state’s history underway, the Iowa Department of Transportation is expanding the ways in which travelers can conveniently access Iowa travel information when they are on the go. Now, travelers can get personalized “My Reports” alerts via email and/or text message. Alerts keep travelers informed about traffic incidents, road closures and other restrictions that affect the highway routes users have preselected. Iowa’s 511 service is a 24 hour/seven day-a-week service of the Iowa DOT that provides real-time updates about weather-related road conditions, road work, commercial vehicle restrictions, traffic incidents, road closures and other events that impact traffic. Get highway route reports, view camera images, see weather warnings, read the messages displayed on active electronic road signs, and see traffic speeds in certain continue

The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s conference room, 420 Watson Powell Jr. Way, Suite 200. On Monday, June 11, the Commission and Iowa Department of Transportation staff will tour transportation projects in central Iowa starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s offices at 420 Watson Powell Jr. Way. Transportation-related matters may be discussed, but no action will be taken on the tour. Also on Monday, June 11, the Commission will meet informally with staff from the Iowa DOT beginning at 3 p.m. in the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s conference room, 420 Watson Powell Jr. Way, Suite 200. The following transportation-related matters may be discussed, but no action will be taken during the meeting continue

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Highway Road Construction Begins this Week

A new $80 million plan shows dramatic changes to U.S. 27, the arterial highway that pumps more than 70,000 cars per day through the heart of Chattanooga. Under the plan released by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, not much will remain of the southern portion of the expressway — the 1.5-mile stretch between Interstate 24 and the Olgiati Bridge — that has roots dating back to the 1940s. “Even when the design was built, it was below standard, but compromises were made in the design to allow for the fourth street interchange,” according to Jon Van Winkle, city traffic engineer. The overhaul of the southern portion of U.S. 27 will be massive when it’s finished in 2016, said Ken Flynn, an engineer for the state. We’ve got our money’s worth out of it but it is time to replace it,” Flynn said. “We’re replacing all the bridges and almost every one continue

The annual slurry seal project to extend the life of Aliso Viejo streets began this week. Crack sealing and striping removal prep work has already begun and crews will begin applying the slurry seal on April 2. The project should be completed at the end of next month. New striping will be applied after the slurry seal installation. Lane closures and traffic delays should be expected in these areas. Residential streets will be closed completely on the day work is completed. Impacted residents will be notified two to three days in advance continue

Palos Verdes residents who normally travel on Palos Verdes Drive South should consider alternate routes this weekend, Rancho Palos Verdes officials said Friday, warning drivers of Saturday road work expected to cause traffic backups. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., roadway paving will be performed on the eastbound lanes of Palos Verdes Drive South between Terranea Way and Wayfarers Chapel. Construction delays during the week caused the planned weekend work, officials said in an email continue

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Five Killed in Four Accidents

Five people were killed in four separate accidents on Utah roads late Saturday night and early Sunday, including two women hit by a truck while walking across Redwood Road. Just after 2 a.m. Sunday, Andrea Fuguel, 37, of Taylorsville, and Erica Warneke, 35, of West Jordan, were leaving the Westerner Club at 3660 S. Redwood Road and crossing the street to the area their car was parked when they were hit by a truck traveling north, West Valley Police Lt. Dale Brophy said. The women, who were not in a crosswalk, were transported by ambulance to area hospitals, where they were pronounced dead, police said. The 46-year-old man who was driving the truck was not injured in the accident and has been cooperating with investigators, police said. Redwood Road was closed between 3100 South and 3500 South for several hours while police interviewed witnesses and gathered information related to the continue

In a scene out of every parent’s worst nightmare, a van carrying children from a day care center crashed on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 during the evening rush hour. Fourteen children ranging in age from five months to nine years old were in the van with two adults. The van accident occurred when the driver of the van swerved off the road and hit a tree on Algonquin Parkway near Wingfield Avenue. What caused the driver to swerve is still unknown. Unfortunately, what is known is that the van crash killed one adult, left the driver in critical condition, and injured all 14 kids aboard in varying degrees. All of the children were admitted to Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky and the adults were taken to University Hospital in Louisville. As of Wednesday morning, June 13, 2012, it appeared that four of the children had been released from the hospital, three were in the intensive care unit (ICU), and nine were still in the hospital on a continue

An illegal immigrant was reportedly driving a car registered in Massachusetts under her own name when she collided head-on with another vehicle and killed 64-year-old Sara Escudero. Despite not having a valid driver’s license, 32-year-old Auricelli Braga was able to legally obtain license plates from the Registry of Motor Vehicles because she had a valid insurance policy. The RMV is not required to check whether or not the applicant is licensed or even in the United States legally. Rachel Kaprielian, Registrar of Motor Vehicles, told FOX 25 that the RMV has no authority to make laws, and that it is up to the legislature to make the necessary changes. Sen. Hedlund calls the provision “x-registration.” The provision was in the state budget which hit the governor’s desk on Thursday. The Senate has already passed the provision, but the House has not continue

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MDOT Suspends Construction for July Encourages Safety

The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Division of Program Development, is soliciting proposals from qualified professionals to provide transportation data web application services which will include a 511 traveler’s information entry tool and public website. Copies of the proposal may be downloaded (Adobe Acrobat format) from this Online Public Notice website. If you download the proposal, you must register with the Procurement Officer listed below to receive subsequent amendments. Failure to contact the Procurement Officer may result in the rejection of your offer. Proposals are due no later than 2:00 PM (Alaska Time) July 30, 2012 at DOT/PF Headquarters, 3132 Channel Drive (PO Box 112500), Room 310 in Juneau, Alaska continue

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will once again make travel easier for motorists this Fourth of July holiday by lifting traffic restrictions on 100 of 155 projects statewide. Beginning at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, and continuing until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5, MDOT will suspend construction wherever possible on state roads and bridges. However, normal construction lane restrictions will be in place on the weekends before and after the July Fourth holiday. We urge all motorists to drive with caution through work zones during this busy summer holiday weekend,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “Be sure to plan ahead, buckle up, and put the cell phone away while driving so everyone gets to their destination safely. Motorists also are encouraged to regularly check MDOT’s popular continue

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) invites you to attend an open house. The open house will be an opportunity for the Department to provide information on project planning activities to date and to give the public an opportunity to ask questions and provide the Department with comments. DOT&PF is proposing to rehabilitate and repair Fritz Cove Road in Juneau, Alaska. Fritz Cove Road pavement, culverts, and guardrail have reached the end of their useful service life and are in need of replacement. Portions of the pavement indicate embankment failure which would need repair. The existing two-foot shoulder does not provide adequate room for pedestrians and bicyclists. The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate the pavement, add roadway width, and repair continue

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Indiana Highway Crash Kills 7

Seven members of an extended family traveling from Chicago to New Jersey for a funeral, including a newborn and three other children, were killed when their minivan hit a deer and a semi-trailer struck them from behind, police said Friday. hose killed in the crash on the Indiana Toll Road include a 21-year-old mother and her two sons, one of whom was 6 weeks old. The other victims were a 52-year-old man and his 15-year-old son, and a 26-year-old woman and her 8-year-old daughter, said Indiana State Police Sgt. Trent Smith. A relative in the Chicago neighborhood of Albany Park said the whole family was from Ecuador and many lived in the Chicago area. Segundo Quishpi said he last saw his cousin Cayetano Quizhpe and his cousin’s family on Tuesday for continue

Several families have filed Indiana personal injury lawsuits against a bus company following a fatal bus accident in Indianapolis killed two occupants and left ten school children injured. The Indianapolis bus accident took place on Monday morning, March 12, when 60-year-old bus driver Thomas Spencer II was carrying 50 students to the Lighthouse Charter School on Emerson. Without warning, the bus veered and struck an overpass support. Spencer died of blunt force trauma, while one student, 5-year-old Donasty Smith, was also killed in the crash. In the weeks following the accident, Smith’s parents have filed an Indiana wrongful death lawsuit against Miller Transportation, the company that ran the bus and hired the driver. In addition, several other parents have filed injury lawsuits against the transportation company regarding neck injuries, back injuries, facial injuries, broken bones, and post-traumatic continue

We recently read an interesting article by Steven Jefferson at WTHR.com about an Indiana State Police Department initiative to crack down on traffic violators. Steven writes about the initiative and the approach used by the Indiana State Police Department to find aggressive drivers who are breaking the law. Steven says…

The aggressive driver campaign involves motorcycle officers, air patrols in a helicopter and other police cars you might not recognize.

Summer months are popular times for family vacations and long weekend trips. With an increase in traffic and motorcycles on the roadways, it’s never a bad time continue

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DelDOT Access Roads Near Indian River

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has unveiled upgrades to its popular Mi Drive traffic data Web site, including a corridor dashboard to check road and traffic conditions on busy I-94, a major route for both commercial and passenger traffic. Both the Web and mobile-based versions of Mi Drive have the same address. Motorists can now check real-time color-coded views of traffic flow and speeds on both directions of I-94, all the way from Port Huron to New Buffalo. Motorists also can get construction information, traffic incident reports, information about the Blue Water Bridge and see message signs along the route. Right now, I-94 is the only corridor to select but more corridor views will be added over time. MDOT says it was responding to requests from users who wanted to be aware of conditions on the entire I-94 corridor before getting behind the wheel. The corridor view on the mobile site differs slightly from the view on the main continue

The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, HQ State Equipment Fleet, is soliciting bids to Purchase a Truck Mounted Regenerative Air Sweeper for TSAIA. The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to participate in this procurement should contact the Contracting Officer named above at one of the following numbers no later than 10 days prior to bid opening date stated above to make any necessary arrangements. The bid opening date is July 18, 2012 @ 2:30 PM and will be held at the address as noted continue

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that access roads near the Indian River Inlet Bridge will open prior to the busy July 4th holiday weekend. The contractor, George & Lynch, is currently completing the paving on the access from SR 1 northbound to the Day Use Parking Lot located on the southeast side of the bridge. The placement of pavement markings on the new access road will start Wednesday, June 27 and be completed within two days. Once the contractor has completed their work and made the area surrounding the roadway safe for use, it will be opened to the general public. Nighttime bridge demolition activities over the water will be concluding this week. Starting next week, the remaining bridge demolition activities should occur during daytime hours for the next six to eight weeks. During bridge demolition, the contractor will take steps to maintain the safety of the traveling public while continuing to maintain access to the park facilities and waterways. Updates for pedestrians and mariners will continue to be posted on the continue

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Northridge car crash kills One

Investigators combed through the wreckage of a Toronto stage Sunday to determine what caused the structure to come crashing down ahead of a Radiohead concert, killing the band’s drum technician and injuring three other crew members. The British band said it was devastated over the death of Scott Johnson, a U.K. citizen in his 30s who was trapped under the rubble and pronounced dead at the scene. “We have all been shattered by the loss of Scott Johnson, our friend and colleague. He was a lovely man, always positive, supportive and funny; a highly skilled and valued member of our great road crew,” the band said on its website. “We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and love are with Scott’s family and all those close to him.” Toronto Police spokesman Tony Vella said continue

Bookings for Costa Cruises have rebounded significantly since the Costa Concordia accident earlier this year. Costa’s parent company Carnival Corp. said on Friday that booking volumes at Costa were up 25% compared with the same time one year ago. “The attractive pricing we have in the marketplace is clearly stimulating demand, especially for the Costa brand,” said Carnival Chairman Micky Arison, in a statement. A Costa cruise ship, the Costa Concordia, partially sank on January 13 after hitting rocks near Giglio, Italy, resulting in 32 deaths. Carnival Corp. COO Howard Frank said during a conference call about Carnival Corp.’s second-quarter earnings that Costa had suffered a “significant loss” in bookings right after the accident. The line introduced deep discounts to try and get some of that business back. “The picture has improved” at Costa, Frank said. “Costa’s booking volumes, stimulated by significant pricing initiatives as part of their re-marketing continue

A woman was arrested after a deadly two-car crash in Northridge on Monday night. Authorities said around 9:30 p.m., the woman struck another vehicle on a residential street at Parthenia Street and Corbin Avenue, killing a 23-year-old woman and injuring her brother, who was driving. The female driver of the other car, whose identity was not immediately released, was arrested on DUI charges. According to police, the collision was so violent it sent one of the vehicles through a fence and into a nearby yard. They said the vehicles were traveling in different directions and both had damage on the right side, indicating that one of them crossed over the double line in the middle of the street. The crash remains under continue

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DOT Launches H-1 Freeway to Allow Extra Time

The state Department of Transportation (DOT) launched the H-1 Freeway PM Contra flow Project in a groundbreaking ceremony earlier today. The project will create a dedicated Zipper Lane in the westbound direction for weekday afternoon rush-hours to provide extra capacity on the H-1 Freeway between Pearl Harbor, near the Radford Drive Overpass, and Waikele, over a distance of approximately 7.2-miles. The dedicated lane will benefit not only motorists traveling to Waikele and points west during afternoon peak traffic, but all westbound freeway motorists, by removing contraflow vehicles from the normal traffic lanes. “The time saved for commuters translates directly into an improved quality of life, as motorists can get home to their families faster and save money on gas,” said DOT Director Glenn Okimoto. “Every vehicle that uses continue

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces it will suspend all construction on major state highways beginning at noon on Tuesday, July 3 until 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 5, to maximize roadway capacity during the July 4th holiday. Heavy traffic volumes are expected and to help make your trip to the First State easier, DelDOT offers motorists real-time travel information in multiple formats. For web enabled telephones use DelDOT Mobile or on your computer visit DelDOT Travelers can also tune to WTMC 1380 AM. If you’re headed to Delaware beaches, DART First State’s Resort Transit operates eight transit routes in the resort area serving Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany, Fenwick, Lewes, Georgetown, Long Neck, and Ocean City, Maryland operating 7 days a week through mid-September. For more information on DART’s Resort Transit, visit DART First State DelDOT urges all motorists to consider travel during off peak hours. Please continue

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer announced today the award of a $756,846 transportation enhancement grant to the town of Collierville for Phase I of the Center Connect Project. Phase I of the Center Connect Project includes the creation of a gateway entrance corridor from US 72/SR 86 to Collierville’s historic downtown area and connects several existing greenways. Phase I covers the intersection of Center Street and South Rowlett to the intersection of South Street. The project features shared lanes for bicyclists, new crosswalks, landscaping, and sidewalks. Flowering trees and shrubs will also be planted in the area, and new park benches and bicycle racks will be installed. This project will enhance the character of Collierville’s downtown district, while also making some needed improvements,” Haslam said continue

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Five Killed Four High Schoolers Killed In New Jersey Car Crash

Five people died Sunday in a fiery accident when a car driving on the wrong side of a suburban Detroit freeway collided with another vehicle, the Detroit Free Press reported. Michigan State Police said the two cars caught fire after one driving illegally against traffic slammed into the other in Southfield, about 15 miles northwest of Detroit. The accident between a car driven by a 23-year-old and an SUV carrying four individuals occurred around 4:15am local time Sunday on the M-10, a road commonly known as The Lodge Freeway. Police said they had not yet determined which of the cars was headed in the wrong direction. Given the time of day, alcohol is a possibility, speed is a possibility,” Michigan State Police Sgt. Nathaniel McQueen told the continue

Four high school football players were killed, and four others were injured, in a car wreck on the Garden State Parkway on Saturday morning. Two of the teens were ejected from the vehicle in the crash when their SUV flipped and rolled over several times; the eight boys, all from Mainland Regional High School, were on their way to a team breakfast to celebrate the start of football season. The driver of the car, 17-year-old Casey Brenner, lost control as they approached a traffic jam in Egg Harbor Township, near Exit 38A in the southbound lanes, at around 11:45 a.m. Brenner, who was thrown from the car, as well as passengers Dean Khoury, 15, and Nick Conner, 16, died at the scene. The four other teens in the car were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. There is a Facebook group for the teens called “R.I.P Mainland HS Boys. Gone but never forgotten,” which has more than continue

“Prepare to be at the center of attention when you rent this car” reads the description on exotic car rental company Gotham Dream Cars’ page for the Ferrari F430 that killed a motorcyclist when the two collided head-on yesterday morning in New Jersey. The incident occurred outside New Jersey’s MetLife stadium, where the luxury car rental company was preparing for its “Dream Car Sprint” event which sees members of the public rent short periods of time in exotics, driving them on an autocross course in the stadium’s parking lot. Two F430s were involved in the incident, one silver and one red. Images from the scene paint a gruesome picture. According to NJ.com, the two Ferraris were being operated by Gotham Dream Car employees, 19-year old Joseph Meyer and 28-year old Joseph Ferretti. It’s unclear if Ferretti is related to Gotham’s COO, Rob Ferretti. A NJ State Police Spokesperson stated that the two cars were believed to be “traveling at a high rate of speed” when the silver car lost continue

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Michigan Launches Main Street Makeover

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is holding a Public Workshop to obtain comments from surrounding businesses and the general public for the intersection improvement project on Route 7 at Skyline Drive. The project limits will extend along Route 7 from New Linden Hill Road to Ferris Drive and will include work on Skyline Drive. The workshop will be held on Monday, June, 25, 2012 at Skyline Middle School, 2900 Skyline Drive in Wilmington. The public is invited to attend anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The project was a product of the 2010 Hazard Elimination Program (HEP). Designated as site C, the HEP report called for an extension of the left-turn lanes in both the northbound and southbound direction along Route 7. Sidewalks on Skyline Drive will also be reconstructed and will meet ADA continue

The Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) use of social media to communicate with motorists continues with the launch of a YouTube video on the reconstruction of M-150 (Rochester Road/Main Street) in downtown Rochester. The reconstruction of Rochester Road/Main Street is part of a $7.6 million investment that includes pavement and sidewalk replacement, utility upgrades and new landscaping between 2nd Street and University Drive. This section of M-150 closed to traffic on May 15 and is expected to fully open to traffic in mid-July. All work on the project is expected to open in November. Remaining work, which will be done under lane closures, includes reconstruction of M-150 between the Paint Creek and Clinton River bridges continue

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that access roads near the Indian River Inlet Bridge will open prior to the busy July 4th holiday weekend. The contractor, George & Lynch, is currently completing the paving on the access from SR 1 northbound to the Day Use Parking Lot located on the southeast side of the bridge. The placement of pavement markings on the new access road will start Wednesday, June 27 and be completed within two days. Once the contractor has completed their work and made the area surrounding the roadway safe for use, it will be opened to the general public. It is important to note that this work will have minimal impact on those currently accessing the area, and no impact to users of Route 1 northbound. The opening of the access road will mark the end to all major roadway detours required for the Indian River Inlet Bridge and Roadway Approach/Demolition projects. There is some work planned for this fall, such as placement of the final pavement surface on the southbound lanes north and south of the bridge and the connector road under the new bridge. Other minor work continue

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Accidents in California

California Highway Patrol investigators are working to figure out what led to a deadly accident involving a Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy. It happened just after 11 Monday night on Highway 145. The collision blocked off traffic in both directions until Tuesday morning. Investigators took measurements of the scene along with other evidence to determine who is to blame for the accident. It appears the 25-year-old pedestrian was in the road when an on duty Sheriff’s deputy struck and killed her. Officers say Kristle Clowers was alone and wearing dark clothes when she was hit. Ken Antonetti with the California Highway Patrol said, “Whether she stumbled out in front of his patrol car or was already within the lane. That’s one of the questions, as well as the toxicology report is being done on the subject to see if there was any issues with alcohol continue

A father of six has died after the California Highway Patrol says a drunk driver crossed double yellow lines and hit him head on. 53, died at the scene after a Chevy Astro Van hit his Cavalier. His wife also suffered critical injuries. Herrera was taking his wife to work when the couple was struck. Monday, the man who hired Herrera nearly 40 years ago to help on his ranch, says he became part of the family. Jerry Steffen said, “He’s just the most honest and reliable person you could ever meet, just a terrific man and a father, just a wonderful guy, and I’m really going to miss him.” The CHP says the drunk driver is 45-year-old Elidio Gonzalez. He’s in the hospital being treated for injuries he received in the crash. After that, he will be booked in the Fresno County continue

A violent crash left one person dead and one person in critical condition Sunday night in Fresno County. The head-on crash happened just before 10:30 p.m. on California near Marks, between a van and a Chevy Cavalier. Officers say alcohol was a factor in the crash. The Highway Patrol says the driver of thr van veered onto the wrong side of the road when he smashed into a Chevy Cavalier head on, killing Gerardo Herera on scene. Officers say the driver of the van, identified as Elidio Gonzales of Fresno, admitted he had been drinking prior to the crash. The driver of the vehicle succumbed to his injuries at the scene and the passenger is in critical condition in Community Regional Medical Center,” said Jeremy Key with the California continue

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Road And Traffic Information On Your Smartphone

The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to participate in this procurement should contact the Contracting Officer named above at one of the following numbers no later than 10 days prior to bid opening date stated above to make any necessary arrangements. The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, HQ State Equipment Fleet, is soliciting bids to Purchase Compact Wheel Loaders. Copies may also be obtained for $.25 per page by contacting Kristi Futrel, HQ SEF, 2200 E 42nd Avenue. For further information, or to download a copy of the solicitation, please continue

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reminding motorists that a continuous left-lane closure on eastbound and westbound I-94 near M-39 (Southfield Freeway) will start Saturday, June 23. The lane closures and subsequent traffic shifts will allow crews to begin major repair work on the I-94 bridges over M-39. This work is part of a $13.8 million investment to repair the interchange. All work is expected to wrap up in October. On Saturday, eastbound I-94 will be reduced to one lane from Telegraph Road to Outer Drive from 4 a.m. to noon. From 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., westbound I-94 will be reduced to one lane from Oakwood Boulevard to Pelham Road. The lane closures are needed in order for crews to install the traffic shifts. In addition, crews will close the Pelham Road ramp to eastbound I-94, and the northbound M-39 ramp to westbound I-94. After 7 p.m., both directions of I-94 will have the left lanes closed with continue

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making it easier for motorists with iPhones, Droids, and iPads to check road and traffic information before getting behind the wheel. Realizing that manipulating all of the information available on the site at www.michigan.gov/drive presents challenges to mobile version users, MDOT says it responded to feedback from motorists and made adjustments to improve small screen viewing. The improvements make it easier for motorists to use the site and all it has to offer. MDOT is committed to keeping motorists safe, mobile and informed with real-time travel information,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “The Mi Drive team continues to make improvements to the site to make it as easy as possible for motorists continue

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Arkansas State Police Look into Details Of Fatal Car Accidents

Moments after their motorcycle accident, Bobby Petrino and a female employee told a passer-by not to call 911, then got a ride back to Fayetteville where the Arkansas football coach was met by a state trooper who provides his personal security during the season. New details of the immediate aftermath of Petrino’s crash were in a 911 call released Friday by the state police. The passer-by, Larry Hendren, describes coming upon the accident scene Sunday evening just after Petrino and Jessica Dorrell “were getting up out of the ditch.” He said Petrino was “walking, but it looked like his face was bleeding quite a lot.” Petrino was taken to a Fayetteville intersection by another passer-by. There, Dorrell left in her own car while Petrino was met by Capt. Lance King, his personal security guard during the season. King took Petrino to a hospital, where he continue

Being involved in a car accident is stressful regardless of the severity of the crash. Even minor fender benders can take their toll physically, emotionally and financially. According to statistics, your chances of being in a car accident at some time during your driving career are fairly high. When you are involved in a car accident resulting in serious personal injury or death, the stress, trauma, and devastation is compounded, and you may not know where to turn or what to do. The Arkansas car accident lawyers at The Duncan Firm in Little Rock have over 150 years of combined experience and stand ready to hear the details of your case should you be involved in a car accident or any other type of motor vehicle accident. According to recent reports, there are over 40,000 traffic accidents in the United States continue

A tragedy near Greenbrier.. a teenager riding in the back of a truck was killed when the truck overturned. The accident happened just after 10:30 Tuesday night on Highway 285 north of Greenbrier. Four teens were in a 1992 pick up truck, two were riding in the bed of the truck. According to a police report, 18 year old Keith Mulberry of Conway was driving a Chevrolet pick up truck. He lost control on Highway 285 near Black Jack Road. The truck left the road, overturning several times. Mulberry, and 17 year old Mary Robertson were inside, both wearing seat belts. 16 year old Jacob Mulberry and 16 year old Joshua Rains were riding in the back of the truck. Police say Jacob Mulberry and Rains were thrown from the bed of the truck. Mulberry died at the scene. Rains and Robertson were treated and released from Conway Regional Hospital. Keith Mulberry is in critical condition at continue

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