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Mechanicsville, VA Woman Badly Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver
A hit-and-run accident in Mechanicsville, Virginia (VA), left a pedestrian seriously injured. The crash occurred on Wetherden Drive in the Brooks Hollow subdivision in Henrico County. According to news reports, the vehicle involved was a small red pickup truck driven by a man. Police had not found the pickup or identified the at-fault driver following…
Blinking Yellow Arrow Lights: Helpful or Hazards that Cause Car Accidents?
The purpose of traffic signals is to reduce the risk of accidents while maintaining an orderly flow of traffic. But some studies show there are many cases where the traffic light may actually contribute to the cause of crashes. Blinking Yellow Lights Here in Virginia, some drivers may be confused by certain traffic light signals…
34-Hour Restart Rule Changed for Truckers
In the $1 trillion federal funding bill passed earlier this month, a change was made in trucking regulations that some safety advocates say could lead to more tired truckers on the road. The regulation at issue is the 34-hour restart rule, which was implemented two years ago. The rule mandated that truck drivers who average…
Another Lynchburg Train Trestle Death Brings New Safety Questions
A train trestle over the James River near Lynchburg, Virginia (VA) offers beautiful views of the river 200 feet below, as well as the surrounding countryside. That is why it attracts so many train enthusiasts and nature lovers every year. But this train trestle in has been proven to be highly dangerous because trespassers have…