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Police in Oregon have a person of interest as they investigate a hit-and-run accident that left a 20-year-old woman in critical condition. Reports indicate that the young woman was driving in a Toyota Camry. Coming the opposite direction was a 1999 Ford Explorer. That...
Think that you can get by on just five or six hours of sleep? Even if you're drinking coffee to try to make up for it, a lack of sleep can be very dangerous. For one thing, it's a big contributor to car accidents. The American Automobile Association (AAA) claims that...
Speeding is dangerous. It causes car accidents, reduces reaction times and increases the severity of injuries when accidents happen. There's a reason speed limits are set and enforced. Even so, you see people break the speed limit every day. Have you ever wondered...
The police are investigating a serious two-vehicle car accident that happened in west Eugene, Oregon. The injuries to a 3-year-old child were so severe that, after the emergency crews offered what treatment they could at the crash site, the child had to be airlifted...
Do you feel like you're in more danger on the interstate, zipping along at 70 miles per hour? You probably have cars passing you at 80 or 85 mph, as well, adding to the high-speed chaos as you cross Oregon. If that makes you nervous, you're not alone. One therapist...
Are you wondering if gender plays a role in traffic accidents? While most accidents have many causes and contributing factors, the statistics can be telling. For example, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) notes that more men pass away annually in car...
Running red lights leads to one of the most dangerous types of car accidents: the T-bone crash. The driver who is hit is often in the most danger since his or her vehicle is being impacted on the side door, where there simply isn't as much protection. There may not be...
You saw the car next to you approaching the curb a little too closely, but you didn't think the driver would jerk the car so far back onto the road after noticing. When he did, he lost control of the vehicle. Being in a two-lane road, you had nowhere to go, and that...
Every year, the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regulates thousands of vehicle-related businesses, monitors drivers and issues or renews licenses. This agency is an important part of controlling who is or is not allowed on the roads. The DMV registers around...
When a serious accident takes place, you expect a person to stay at the scene. When someone stays at the scene, that person has the ability to help others who have suffered injuries and has the chance to call for help that otherwise might not arrive. If someone flees...
