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Saturday, December 28, 2013
A 3-year-old died in a crash in Putnam County on Sunday morning. It happened on U.S. 17 at Clifton Road near Crescent City around 9 a.m. Troopers said Gerard Buchan, 74, was driving a 1999 Ford Explorer westbound on Clifton Rd. when he stopped at a stop sign. When he started moving again, he didn't yield to a Dodge Caravan, according to the Florida Highway Patrol report. The vehicles crashed in the intersection. Ashley Thomas, 29, was driving the Caravan and sustained serious injuries.
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Friday, December 13, 2013
Police say a pregnant woman and her unborn child have died after a horrific accident in Duluth on Saturday night. Gwinnett County Police say the accident happened around 9 p.m. Saturday near Pleasant Hill Road and Venture Drive. Katerin Metina, 19, was transported to an area hospital where she and her unborn child later died. Police say several other were injured in the accident, but their injuries were not released. Police say the driver of the car faces charges for Vehicular Homicide 2nd Degree, Feticide by Vehicle, and Failure to Yield while a Turning Left.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
A Wheaton man was charged with driving under the influence of drugs after he struck and killed an elderly woman Thursday morning in the Clearing neighborhood on the Southwest Side. James Rudzinski, 61, is charged with felony aggravated DUI causing a fatal accident in connection with the crash in the 6300 block of North Narragansett Avenue, police News Affairs said in a release.
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Sunday, December 8, 2013

A fatal pedestrian accident Sunday night along Haverhill Road has led to one arrest, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said that 47-year-old Robin Veras was crossing Haverhill Road near Haverhill Court and did not yield to a Toyota 4Runner heading southbound. Veras was struck and killed by the vehicle driven by Orlirio Valenzuela, according to PBSO. Deputies said that Valenzula did not contribute to the fatal wreck, however his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit. Valenzula was arrested by PBSO on DUI charges.

Collisions at intersections usually involve an at-fault driver

The dangers of driving certainly are heightened at intersections. Though we face them everyday, they are one of the most common areas for collisions. The conditions at work at stop signs and lights factor in whether during rush hour or periods of relative quiet. All it takes is a split-second of someone’s inattention or poor decision making, including law-breaking, and lives can suddenly hang in the balance.

If you’ve lost someone you love or were in a wreck yourself at an intersection collision, there is likely an at-fault driver involved. Click to learn more about collisions at intersections in Bellingham and Whatcom County.

Lane departure crashes can have devastating consequences

Accidents can happen so fast. Especially at highway speeds, a vehicle can act like a battering ram. And when that vehicle comes straight at you, it’s one of the scariest experiences in the world. One term for this is “lane departure crashes” which doesn’t quite live up to the intensity of the trauma being run off the road(link is external) brings on. If you or a loved one has been run off the road in Bellingham or Whatcom County, you are likely facing extensive damages and are looking ahead at a lengthy process of recovery. Click to learn more.

Intersections are dangerous places where bikes and cars meet

Many bike accidents could have been prevented, which means someone was at fault. And in instances where a driver failed to field at an intersection, the consequences can be deadly for bicyclists. Many drivers who hit a bike claim that they didn’t see the rider, and failed to yield the right of way. While that may be true, it could also be from negligence or carelessness on their part. If you've been hit by a car on your bike, click here to learn more.

Observe the rules: Tips on how to ski and snowboard safely

Just like on the roads, ski slopes also have rules and right-of-ways. Some of the worst accidents we hear of are caused by skiers and snowboarders not paying attention to other people around them. It can be a catastrophic, and sometimes deadly, surprise to be blind-sided by someone traveling up to 80 mph (for Olympic skiers, at least). Here are some tips on how to ski and snowboard safely