It’s always scary when you see someone run a red light in Pennsylvania. Even when a red light runner doesn’t cause an accident, witnessing the event and knowing what could have happened can be frightening. Too often, red light runners cause accidents, which may be...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
New research shows SUVs pose dangers to pedestrians
As you're walking in Pennsylvania, it's important to know that SUVs on the road in front of you might be more dangerous than you think. Here's more information about SUVs and pedestrian accidents that has many people alarmed. The dangers SUVs pose to pedestrians The...
The impact of rear-end collisions
When a vehicle gets hit from behind, the car finds itself involved in a rear-end collision. The severity of such accidents varies, but a rear-ended car could find itself pushed into a Pennsylvania intersection. A deadly crash might follow, highlighting the fact that...
Safety for pedestrians and cyclists on college campuses
Colleges and universities in Pennsylvania need to do more to protect students from being injured while walking and cycling on campus. Many such institutions prohibit underclassmen from bringing vehicles with them to school during the first two years of college. This...
Debunking common motorcycle safety myths
There are a lot of myths that go around about motorcycles, especially when it comes to safety. These myths may confuse motorcycle riders and could even make them believe something that could put their lives in jeopardy. Here are a few motorcycle safety myths that need...
Drowsy driving statistics and warning signs
If Pennsylvania drivers get behind the wheel when they are overly tired, they're endangering not only themselves but others who are on the roadway. Studies have revealed that driving drowsy provides a similar level of impairment as driving drunk. The scary part is...
Are virtual meets raising the risk of being in an accident?
Pennsylvania drivers who have recently been in an online meeting are more likely to be involved in an accident than those who weren't. What could be attributed to this increased risk? The answer lies in the multi-tasking habits of drivers. A struggle to gain...
Distracted driver awareness
Distracted driving is one of the many dangers people face on Pennsylvania roads. A distraction is anything that causes a motorist to take their full attention from the task of driving. Common distractions include eating, drinking, talking to other people in the car,...
What happens if you hit an animal with your vehicle?
Unfortunately, animals can dart onto Pennsylvania roadways and get hit by accident. Depending on the type of animal that was hit, it may be an overwhelming experience that comes with a lot of questions regarding liability. It's important to keep a cool demeanor and...
Police in Pennsylvania charge hit-and-run driver
A 53-year-old Pennsylvania man faces a raft of charges including a felony count of leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in serious injury or death for allegedly striking a man as he was driving to his State College residence and then leaving him in the road...