Accident And Injury (page 12)


NJ Transit Train Crashes in Hoboken in Fatal Accident

A New Jersey Transit commuter train crashed into Hoboken Terminal around 8:45 on the morning of Sept. 29, injuring an estimated 100 people and resulting...

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  • philadelphia
  • Sep 29, 2016

You See a Car Crash in Tampa and Want to Help: What Should You Do?

Two car rollover accidents occurred in Tampa this week, and thanks to the quick action of concerned motorists, neither of the accidents resulted in serious...

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  • tampa
  • Sep 29, 2016

People Want River Road Fixed, but Can Sarasota County Make a Redesign Happen?

Relief may be on the way for Sarasotans who are sick and tired of suffering the travails of River Road. With the next legislative session...

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  • sarasota
  • Sep 28, 2016

TECO Moves Beyond Tourism: Could it Make Rush-Hour Easier to Manage?

Thanks to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority’s newly launched six-month pilot program, the TECO streetcar will now run from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m....

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  • tampa
  • Sep 28, 2016

Nine Mile Road Project: Staying Safe During Nighttime Construction

The Florida Department of Transportation began work this month on a two-year long, $46 million project that will widen the stretch of Nine Mile Road...

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  • pensacola
  • Sep 28, 2016

4 Big Myths About Cars and Trains

Last week in Atlanta, a train collided with a steamroller at Toonigh Road and New McEver Road. The vehicle was stuck on the track while...

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  • atlanta
  • Sep 27, 2016

When I-4 Ultimate Construction Is the Least of a Motorist's Concerns

For Orlando residents who commute on Interstate 4 Ultimate, construction-related traffic jams may be the least of their concerns. Dozens of drivers claim their vehicles...

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  • orlando
  • Sep 23, 2016

5 Debunked Shark Attack Myths That Could Save Your Life

Continuous warm weather across Volusia County still drives hoards of swimmers to the local beaches. But New Smyrna Beach has also attracted a mullet migration,...

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  • daytona-beach
  • Sep 23, 2016

How Will the Beaver Street Improvement Project Affect Your Commute?

Traffic on a portion of Beaver Street will be shifting to a new configuration this week as the Overland Bridge Project continues throughout Jacksonville. Workers...

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  • jacksonville
  • Sep 23, 2016

How to Drive Safely Around NYC

The prospect of driving in New York City can be a dreaded and nerve-wracking task. The constant traffic where you don’t move at all for...

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  • new-york
  • Sep 22, 2016

Drivers Can Help Make Walking to School Safer for Pinellas Students

Parents of children attending Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Pinellas County are worried about the lack of pedestrian safety measures on one busy county...

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  • st-petersburg
  • Sep 22, 2016

Drowsy Driving on the Rise: Can Tech Keep Drivers Awake?

A 16-year-old boy was killed on Sunday morning after being struck by a driver who was asleep at the wheel. The victim was standing on...

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  • orlando
  • Sep 21, 2016

How Will Proposed Traffic Improvements Impact Mobility for St. Augustine’s Residents?

Discussions for St. Augustine’s city wide mobility plan continue to be in the works, but one official at last week’s meeting proposed the city begin...

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  • st-augustine
  • Sep 16, 2016

Bay Street 30-Day Pilot Study: Will the New Road Safety Measures Help or Hurt?

September marks the start of the City of Savannah’s 30-day pilot study of Bay Street. After a number of pedestrian accidents on Bay Street, including...

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  • savannah
  • Sep 16, 2016

Distracted Driving on the Rise: How Can Tampa Drivers Stay More Alert on the Road?

What do two recent car accidents in the Tampa Bay area have in common? They were both caused by motorists who took their eyes off...

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  • tampa
  • Sep 15, 2016