It is an unfortunate reality that many car accidents occur at intersections, no matter how much local officials attempt to enhance the safety measures at such crossroads. When two vehicles meet at an intersection and each driver thinks they have the right-of-way, the...
Alleged drunk driver injuries himself, two others
A man whom police now suspect was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs set off a fiery crash which left 2 other people in another vehicle injured. Police described the condition of the 2 victims as stable, and the man who caused the accident suffered minor...
Even two drinks can impair your driving abilities
With the holiday season here, many people across the Trenton area will be celebrating the end of 2020 with a drink or two. It is easy to assume that if your blood alcohol concentration is below the legal limit of 0.08 that you are safe to drive. However, according to...
Using a cellphone while stopped in traffic can cause a car accident, too
Since 2008, using your cellphone while driving has been against the law in New Jersey. Despite this, distracted driving remains a huge danger in the Garden State. State authorities say that distracted drivers have been the single biggest cause of fatal car accidents...
What happens if an unlicensed driver hits your vehicle?
While driving on New Jersey’s roadways, you rely on other drivers to uphold the rules of the road to keep you and your passengers safe. However, after an accident, you may find that the other driver involved has failed to keep up one of the foundational requirements...
How dangerous is driving drowsy?
If you’ve ever gotten behind the wheel feeling sleepy and groggy, you’re in good company. Nearly half of adult drivers in the U.S. admit to regularly getting behind the wheel while drowsy, and over 40% of drivers admit to falling asleep behind the wheel at least once...
Beware the invisible dangers of flooded streets
Late summer storms batter the east coast of the U.S. every year. These often violent weather formations dump tons of water on coastal states like New Jersey, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Heavy rainfall impairs driving by creating...
6 hurt when police chase ends in collisions
When a driver is fleeing from the police, there is always a risk that the individual is going to do something to put others in danger. Unfortunately, that’s what happened in this story out of Trenton. Six police officers were injured, three of whom are still...
Is your friend about to get behind the wheel while drunk? Here’s what you can do
Kicking back with a few buddies and having a drink or two can be a lot of fun -- as long as everybody acts sensibly. Too often, that doesn’t happen. Maybe your “designated driver” forgot their job and started mixing rum into their Cokes -- and that was three or four...
10 horses killed, 2 drivers injured in serious crash in New Jersey
When a driver is traveling with a hitched trailer, they need to be cautious. A simple mistake could cause the trailer to go out of alignment with the vehicle. In some cases, falling asleep or getting distracted could lead to a catastrophic collision. It isn’t yet...
