Most people in Virginia (VA) drive to get to work or run daily errands not expecting to die because of road defects. While making that commute or riding in the car, individuals trust that the roads are safe for both them and their families. However, unforeseeable dangers may exist on the roadways that could catch…
As children, we are taught to look both ways before we cross the street. However, these days, we are often in such a rush that we forget to pay attention to many of the dangers around us. On June 16th, a man was killed when he tried to cross Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach. Although…
Boating accidents resulting in death or serious injury start to happen more frequently as the weather warms in Hampton Roads, Virginia. A recent drowning victim was identified as Reynard C. Bittner of Chesapeake, Virginia (VA). Bittner, age 60, was in Sterns Creek on the Elizabeth River when his engine died. Bittner was being towed back…
Virginia Beach police have identified the victim of a weekend Virginia car accident fatality as Samuel Jackson Craven. Craven, a Portsmouth resident, was driving a 1993 Ford Aerostar van on Old Carolina Road around 2pm when being struck by a southbound 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. Craven was pronounced dead at the local hospital. This is the…
As covered on the CBS Evening News (May 25th), the drug Risperdal has been found to have severe side effects. According to the news report, Risperdal was commonly prescribed as a safe treatment for certain psychological problems in children. The drug was also given to children with behavior problems such as attention deficit disorder or…