New Traffic Signs for Toyota Vehicles
An alert reader has sent in this photo of new highway signs being posted to help drivers of Toyota vehicles know what to do when they have sudden acceleration issues. :)
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Toyota Techs Dispatched After Runaway Prius
The owner of a 2008 Toyota Prius considers himself fortunate after his vehicle accelerated to 90 miles per hour on the California highway and he couldn’t stop. Physically pulling up on the gas pedal didn’t stop the acceleration and laying heavy on the brakes just produced a lot of friction and odor. The owner was [...]
Idaho Fatal Rollover Accident
Idaho injury attorney news – A fatal rollover accident which killed 1 and injured 4 after the driver fell asleep at the wheel. Police report alcohol was not a factor.
Last Monday morning outside of Twin Falls, ID, a driver fell asleep at the wheel and upon suddenly awaking, over-corrected the vehicle causing it to roll [...]
“Fixed” Toyotas Still Accelerating
More and more it’s looking like Toyota’s sudden acceleration issue isn’t about the gas pedal at all, but more with the internal computer that tells the car what to do.
Owners of vehicles that have been “fixed” by replacing the floor pad or acceleration pedal have still reported sudden acceleration issues. One driver who had his [...]
Idaho’s Move Over Law
Over the past decade, 722 officers have been killed in auto related accidents nationwide. Three years ago, Idaho passed what they called a “Move Over Law” to help prevent police officers who had pulled someone over for a traffic violation, from being hit by vehicles passing by. The law states that if a police vehicle [...]
Drunk Driver Kills Spokane Bicyclist
When bicycles and cars meet, bicyclists never win. Monday night in Spokane, Washington, Scott Reckord was arrested on a vehicular homicide charge after failing a sobriety test and also a charge of felony hit and run, after killing a cyclist. The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the bike rider as David Squires.
Bike riding [...]
Spokane DUI Kills Three
A tragic accident in Spokane kills three people after a man was over-served alcohol at two separate bars and drove off getting into an accident and killing two others. Officials believe the drunk driver also visited a third bar the night of the accident but have not cited that bar as they have the other [...]
Great Seatbelt Ad – Remember to Buckle Up
Someone sent in this ad called “Embrace Life” which reminds us that there are others interested in our safety as well. Be safe and wear a seat belt.
Auto Accident Fatalities Decrease
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a traffic safety assessment for 2008 showing that overall fatalities from auto accidents decreased from 2007 almost 10%. This represents the largest decline in fatalities since 1982.
Individual categories reveal declines for all types of accident involvement except motorcycles and bicycles which actually increased about 2% for fatalities [...]
Boise Boy in Critical Condition after Car Crash
Last weekend in Chubbuck, Idaho, a 4-year old boy was critically injured when the family vehicle was hit broadside by an SUV that ran a stop sign. The boy is in critical condition at Primary Children’s hospital in Salt Lake City. Donations are being taken by a couple of banks if you would like to [...]
