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Monthly Archives: May 2012

100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers Underway in Las Vegas

Summertime has arrived for teens in the valley! That means no school-related worries, lots of sunshine, and plenty of free time with which to relax with friends. But it’s also the time of the year during which teenagers are most likely to die in auto accidents. That’s borne out by crash statistics, which indicate that …

Motorist Dies on U.S. 95 After Being Hit by Wrong-Way Driver

We all know how dangerous that wrong-way drivers can be. Motorists rarely expect to see another car coming at them in their lane, and often don’t have time to avoid a collision. But wrong-way drivers are especially treacherous on freeways; not only because of the greater speeds involved, but also because it’s hard for law …

Head-On Collision Kills Box Truck Driver, Injures 3

Today’s vehicles are much stronger and more sophisticated than their predecessors  in terms of protecting their drivers. This includes so-called "work" vehicles like box trucks. Because of the vehicle’s weight and girth, the driver in a box truck is very likely to survive a side or rear-end collision. However, the weakest point on a box …

Wheelchair-Bound Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Being Struck by Car

The traffic laws in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada are designed to provide additional protection to pedestrians whenever possible. The reason is obvious: because pedestrians are more vulnerable to injury when they are involved in collisions than are drivers and passengers. However, pedestrians still have a responsibility to obey all traffic laws in order to …