Pedestrian Hit, Killed Along Chula Vista Street
NBC San Diego
March 28, 2015
[…] A man walking along a street in Chula Vista Thursday night died after being struck by a car, police confirmed. […]
Category: car accident
Garbage-truck driver who severed leg of downtown Portland pedestrian sued for $37 million
Garbage-truck driver who severed leg of downtown Portland pedestrian sued for $37 million
Oregonian
Portland, Oregon
May 26, 2015
[…] A 57-year-old man who was traversing a downtown Portland crosswalk with the walk signal when a garbage truck turned into him — severing one of his legs — has filed a $37 million lawsuit. […]
Vancouver drivers at fault in 93% of collisions with bicycles: city report
Vancouver drivers at fault in 93% of collisions with bicycles: city report
Metro News
May 12, 2015
[…] The cycling safety report presented to city council Tuesday found that cyclists had the right-of-way in 93 per cent of vehicle-bicycle collisions where it could be determined.
Even though the right-of-way could only be determined in 54 per cent of cases – the data is based on 3,000 ICBC collisions in between 2007 and 2012 – the statistic presents a twist in the city’s endless car versus bike debate, where the common narrative involves reckless cyclists frustrating drivers to the point of road rage. […]
[…] The cycling safety report presented to city council Tuesday found that cyclists had the right-of-way in 93 per cent of vehicle-bicycle collisions where it could be determined.
Even though the right-of-way could only be determined in 54 per cent of cases – the data is based on 3,000 ICBC collisions in between 2007 and 2012 – the statistic presents a twist in the city’s endless car versus bike debate, where the common narrative involves reckless cyclists frustrating drivers to the point of road rage. […]
Cyclist who lost leg survives with humor intact; investigation continues, rally planned
Cyclist who lost leg survives with humor intact; investigation continues, rally planned
Portland, Oregon
The Oregonian
5/11/15
A 22-year-old Portland man who had his right leg severed in a collison with a truck in Southeast Portland on Sunday morning is in serious condition and is expected to survive his injuries. [….]
Peers Mourn Student Killed in Crash
Peers Mourn Student Killed in Crash
NBC San Diego
5/1/15
[…] As the teens’ sedan tried to make a left-hand turn out of the campus, a gold Ford Explorer T-boned the car at a high rate of speed, officials said. The Explorer struck the sedan with such force it caused the car to back into a truck waiting behind it.
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Airplane strikes car during emergency landing in Minnesota
Airplane strikes car during emergency landing in Minnesota
Denver Post
3/31/15
[…] A small airplane has collided with a car while making an emergency landing on a Minnesota highway. […]
Cyclist Seeks Driver Who Left Him to Bleed
Cyclist Seeks Driver Who Left Him to Bleed
NBC News San Diego
4/1/15
[…] Cody Picard’s knee cap was split in a hit-and-run crash in Oceanside […] His case is one in an increasing series of injury hit-and-run crashes, according to Oceanside Police Lt. Leonard Cosby. […]
Teen Cyclist left covered in blood after collision UK – need witnesses to come forward
Teen Cyclist left covered in blood after collision UK – need witnesses to come forward
The Star
3/11/15
[…] The IT apprentice told police the driver of the car stopped initially and a woman passenger got out of the vehicle, told the teenager there were children in the car who were upset and that she did not want them to be late for school.
The car then drove off without the driver exchanging details with Taron, who was left at the side of the road with his face and hands covered in blood, cuts and bruises. […]
San Diego auto dealer settles suit over fatal crash
San Diego auto dealer settles suit over fatal crash
ABC San Diego
3/3/15
SAN DIEGO – A settlement was reached in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against a local auto dealership by the family of four people killed in a 2009 car crash. […] A federal probe into the floor mats, gas pedals and brakes in certain vehicles manufactured by Toyota led to a massive recall. […]
Chilling footage of cyclist's road death sparks passionate debate
Chilling footage of cyclist’s road death sparks passionate debate
2/28/15
[…] Footage has emerged of the frightening moment a woman opened her car door and hit a cyclist just before he was killed by an oncoming truck in Melbourne. […] The 25-year-old man was thrown from his bike and under a truck after he hit the woman’s car door. […]