Tag Archives: Distracted Driving
Do Hands-Free Devices Really Reduce Your Risk of Getting Into a Car Accident?
We may think these hands-free technologies are the safest way to stay connected, but the -->
Aug
Auto Accident on Tappan Zee Bridge Leaves Woman Dead
According to officials, a multi-vehicle accident that occurred on the Tappan Zee Bridge on Tuesday, -->
Jul
Tractor-Trailer Accidents & How To Avoid Them
In 2011, there were over 3,500 deaths as a result of tractor-trailer accidents and 73,000 -->
Jul
Governor Cuomo Against Texting-While-Driving
Distracted driving, in particular texting and driving, has become a major concern for Governor Andrew -->
Jul
One Child’s Death is Too Many: Preventing Backovers in Driveways
Most victims of backovers in driveways are the elderly and children. The driver of the -->
Jul
Auto Accident on Route 28: Ulster Man Injured After Driving Into a Ravine
A Kingston man was in critical condition on Sunday, June 7th when he drove his -->
Jul
Impaired Driving: Get the Facts
Who is Most at Risk?Young Drivers: The risk of being involved in a crash involving -->
Jun
‘SaferCar’ App from NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association recently unveiled the ‘SafeCar’ app for iPhones. The app -->
Jun
Driver Killed in Tractor-Trailer Crash on Route 42 in Kiamesha Lake
Yesterday, June 24, authroties were on the scene of a fatal crash that happened between -->
Jun
Designated Drivers Often Drink
A new study suggests that some designated drivers do not refrain from drinking. The study -->
Jun
Woman Hit By Pickup Dies in Saratoga Springs
A woman died on Friday, June 7, after she was hit and then run over -->
Jun
County Legislator Among 5 Involved in Route 302 Crash
A two-car crash on Sunday, June 16, took place in the Town of Crawford on -->
Jun
Texting-While-Driving Violations in NY To Go From 3 to 5 Points on License
Governor, Andrew Cuomo announced recently that infractions for texting while driving will increase from 3 -->
Jun
2 Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Thruway Early Sunday
A man and a woman riding a motorcycle on the Thruway early Sunday, June 2, -->
Jun
Ulster Woman, 66, Charged with DWI in Multicar Accident
A 66-year-old woman from Kingston, NY was charged with aggravated DWI and vehicular assault on -->
Jun
At High Speed, on the Road to a Driverless Future
The Google car and other autonomous vehicles are making a statement about the rapid progress -->
Jun
Young Drivers & Alcohol: A Deadly Mix
The recommendation by the National Transportation Safety Board to lower the legal blood-alcohol limit from -->
Jun
Three Injured When School Bus Drives off the Road in Wawarsing
A school bus driver, a bus aide and an 8-year-old student were injured on the -->
May
Fatal Accident in Warren County
A man has died after a crash on May 17th in Lake Luzerne, NY. Two -->
May
Savannah Nash, 16, Dies During Her First Solo Drive; Believed to Be Texting
Savannah Nash’s first solo drive sadly turned out to be her last. Nash, who had -->
May
FDA: Lower Ambien’s Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
On Wednesday, May 15, The FDA approved a new, lower-dose labeling for the popular sleep -->
May