Motor Vehicle Accidents

Reckless driving and traffic deaths grew as the nation locked down last year. This trend continued as fatalities from motor vehicle accidents for the first quarter of 2021 constituted the deadliest start of a year in over a decade, according to National Highway...

The 21-year-old son of a famous actor died after street racers collided with his vehicle on a suburban California street. Along with the young man, two other people also died at the scene of the accident. One victim was 20 and the other victim was 19. Police who...

In Ventura County, throughout California and across the United States, it is generally known how dangerous it is to drive while distracted. Even drivers who are paying strict attention to the road are at risk of other drivers who are not so vigilant. This is...

Californians do not have to contend with a lot of bad weather when driving their motor vehicles. Though any part of the state can receive rain or other forms of precipitation, most days, from Redding and Sacramento all the way down to San Diego, the sun is shining and...

Driving in California can be a real hassle, especially in construction zones or on congested highways. Public transportation can be unpleasant and is not always reliable. Sometimes the best way to get from Point A to Point B in California is on foot. Unfortunately,...

Distracted driving is a dangerous problem in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 8 people die each day in accidents involving distracted drivers. Distracted drivers allow manual, visual, and cognitive distractions to cloud...

Car accidents involving large trucks and big rigs can be particularly dangerous for those involved. The sheer size difference between a passenger car and a semi-truck can turn a minor fender-bender into a life-threatening accident for those involved. Asleep at the...

Given the agreeable climate, focus on fitness and growing attempts to improve the environment, it is no surprise that California is a hotbed for bicyclists. The benefits of riding instead of driving are inherent, but that does not change the potential for danger....

There is nothing more exciting in the life of a California teenager than finally being able to apply for one’s own driver’s license. A driver’s license is a ticket to freedom and a step toward adulthood. It gives independence to youths who have been dependent on their...

Driving may feel like a routine activity, as many in California and elsewhere use a vehicle on a daily basis to get to and from all their destinations. While it might be a routine to use a personal vehicle, every time a diver gets behind the wheel, it is a new...