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Residents evacuated after driver crashes into New York building

After a car accident in New York, both drivers remain at the scene until law enforcement officials arrive. Because accounts of a roadway accident may differ based on perspective, law police may be called to fill out a report and take statements to help them determine what actually happened and who was at fault. If a driver involved an accident is driving illegally, they may attempt to flee the scene to avoid getting in more trouble with police.

Residents of an apartment building are thankful that no serious injuries occurred after the driver of an SUV that was on the run from another accident crashed into their building. In total, people from eight families were asked to leave the building after the accident so the damage to the building could be assessed, and so emergency workers could attempt to remove the vehicle from the building.

New York police officer charged in drunk driving accident

Law enforcement officials in New York are held to a high standard by most citizens, and are expected to obey the same laws they enforce. When an officer is involved in a drunk driving accident, it may make local citizens angry and cause them to lose faith in their police department. Although they may face a strict reprimand and possible arrest, police are expected to stay at the scene of an accident and fill out a report just as a regular driver would do when an accident occurs. 

Although she was not charged immediately after the accident with any criminal wrongdoing, charges were recently brought against an off duty police officer after an investigation into a drunk driving accident that happened several years before. 

Seven dead in New York trucking accident

Truckers who carry cargo on trailers behind their rig can wreak havoc on roads if they fail to regularly check their truck for safety. While New York truck drivers may be stopped randomly by police officers or Department of Transportation inspectors, the best person to inspect a loaded truck is the person driving it. That means checking that the cargo area of the truck is securely fastened to the front of the vehicle, testing the brakes and tires, and making sure that items on a truck are securely tied down.

Investigators are still trying to determine why a trucking accident occurred in the small town of Truxton, New York. A powerful truck was pulling a trailer piled with smashed cars when the trailer portion broke free and flew across the road into oncoming traffic. A minivan was unable to avoid a collision with the runaway trailer, and a horrific accident resulted. Three adults and four children riding in the minivan were killed.

Motorcyclist and passenger killed in New York accident

On any given Saturday night or in the early hours of Sunday morning, drunk drivers in New York are surely on the road. People who are not intoxicated notice these drivers weaving in and out of their lane, failing to turn on their lights, and running stop signs and red lights. It is a good practice to keep a lengthy distance from these drivers, but not every motorist on the street has ample warning of their condition. Often drunk drivers make erratic decisions and cause a car or motorcycle accident with no warning whatsoever. 

Drunk driver who caused fatality gets less than two years

Each year, over ten thousand Americans are killed by drunk drivers. In other words, someone dies at the hands of an intoxicated driver roughly every half hour. While the negligent drivers are almost always remorseful and apologetic, the families of the victims are never the same. Indeed, a drunk driving accident can be devastating for a spouse, children, friends and other family members who must rebuild a life without their loved one.

In some cases, an intoxicated driver who causes a fatality does not receive a long amount of jail time. For instance, a 27-year old woman from West Reading, New York recently began serving a prison sentence after she killed a 48-year old woman in a drunk driving accident. The court imposed only an 11 ½ to 23 month prison term despite the fact that her blood alcohol level was .18% which is substantially greater that the .08 legal limit. Perhaps the court was swayed by letters from her employers calling the former physician’s assistant smart and hardworking. 

New York judge finds texting and driving to be gross negligence

Texting and looking at web sites while driving is a relatively new phenomenon, but as more people get smart phones, distracted driving is leading to greater numbers of car accidents.  People who check email, perform internet searches, and update their status on social media can be so preoccupied with the virtual world that they forget to pay attention to the real one. While it may seem harmless to glance down at a phone at a stoplight or on a rural road, the result can be a life altering car accident.

A New York father who lost his son in a head-on collision is spearheading a campaign to crack down on distracted driving. His 19-year old son was killed in the early morning hours in a crash supposedly caused when a friend fell asleep at the wheel. Initially, the father believed the driver's explanation that he was overtired. However, when the father dug deeper, he learned that the driver had been texting and accessing social media in the time frame right before the crash. An administrative law judge agreed that such conduct was gross negligence and a reckless disregard for life, and the driver's license was revoked for 365 days. 

Approximately 70 injured in New York commuter train crash

It can be challenging to live and work in New York City. Rent and mortgage payments are some of the highest in the world causing many people to move to the City's suburbs or neighboring states. In exchange for more space and cheaper housing, over a million workers commute to New York City and back each day. Commuters may utilize buses or take the subway or a train to get to and from work. Usually these methods are seamless, but occasionally riders are injured in a public transportation accident.

Approximately 70 commuters suffered injuries when an eastbound, afternoon rush hour train came off the rails approximately two hours after it left New York City. When the train derailed, it blocked the way of a separate train travelling west. A crash ensued, causing trains to stop and lurch about while smoke entered some of the cabins. Victims of the crash were taken to area hospitals, and two people were reported to be in critical condition; amazingly, there were no fatalities. 

Speeding 17-year old causes car accident in Queens

Almost every teenager counts the days until he or she can get a driver's license for the first time. The vast majority of these youngsters understand that they have an obligation to their fellow motorists to follow the speed limit and drive safely. However, a certain percentage of new drivers are immature, and they are unable to understand that a vehicle can be a weapon when handled improperly. While childish teenagers likely do not mean to harm others, their poor decision making skills can result in a car accident.

Ten people were taken to area medical centers after a 17-year old decided to drive a car in Queens at speeds more than 100 miles per hour. Not surprisingly, the inexperienced youth was unable to keep his vehicle under control. Two cars travelling the opposite direction were unable to get out of the way when the teenager's car crossed over the median and into their path. All of the victims are expected to recover; this surprised authorities who generally expect to find a fatality after a high-speed, head-on collision.

Four people injured in New York mother’s day crash

Mother’s day is a time for families to enjoy the day together. Each family has its own traditions which might include cooking a special breakfast in bed, taking a bike ride, or planting summer flowers with loved ones. Holidays are always a good time to reflect on the special people in life and take time to show them appreciation. Without a doubt, no one wants to spend Mother’s Day at a hospital, worrying about a family member’s serious injuries stemming from a roadway accident.

This past Mother’s day, two adults and two teenagers were taken to New York medical centers for treatment of injuries caused when the Jeep they were riding in was broadsided by a Toyota. The Jeep’s driver was unhurt and two passengers were able to exit the car, but two other passengers were trapped in the vehicle, requiring emergency workers to dismantle the crumpled Jeep. Authorities did not release the condition of the four injured people. Investigators explained that the 36-year old driver of the Toyota turned directly in front of the Jeep which forced the Jeep to roll over.

Passenger killed in New York drunk driving accident

When friends get together to go out for a night of partying in New York, they often pile into one car to save on gas and parking. It can be fun to fill all the seats in the car with rowdy, happy pals who can tell stories, laugh, sing, and joke together. The passengers hope that the driver of the vehicle will watch the amount of alcohol consumed in order to get everyone home safely. Sometimes, however, the driver does not take this designated driver responsibility seriously and causes a serious or fatal DUI accident.

A 23-year old woman recently learned that driving under the influence can have tragic consequences for friends or acquaintances in the car. At approximately 4:00 in the morning, the woman was driving close to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway interchange when she misjudged a curve in the road. Her car smashed into a guardrail ejecting a 21-year old passenger from the backseat onto the road; the passenger suffered fatal injuries at the crash site. The driver of the vehicle and the remaining passengers were taken to a local hospital where they were expected to recover. 

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