When their car breaks down on the side of a Michigan road, most people in Michigan know to exit the vehicle and remain as far away from the stalled vehicle as possible for safety reasons. However, due to inclement weather, surrounding topography or some other reason,...
U-Haul driver causes fatal crash
In Michigan and elsewhere, one of the most common reasons for vehicle accidents is driver fatigue. Drivers who are too tired exhibit slower reaction times, lane drifting and more, and they often doze off behind the wheel. This, of course, makes them dangerous to be...
Multi-vehicle accident injures 4 in Detroit
Despite taking all precautions behind the wheel and following the rules of the road, motorists in Michigan and elsewhere can still become involved in car accidents due to the reckless or negligent actions of others. When innocent victims suffer injuries in crashes...
Several multi-car accidents in Detroit area
Many Michigan residents are used to inclement weather in the winter. The state sees a substantial amount of snowfall each year, and most drivers understand they must slow down and take extra precautions when driving in winter conditions to avoid an accident. However,...
Wrong-way crash on I-275 claims 2 lives
Roads in Michigan have seen more than their fair share of wrong-way accidents over the years. So far this year, one wrong-way accident occurred on Jan. 3 in St. Clair, and another happened around midnight on Feb. 4. The latest accident claimed the lives of two people,...
Accident caused by drunk driver with no license
Driving in the early morning hours in Michigan or anywhere else has perennially carried more risks than driving at other times of the day because that is the time many people who choose to drink and drive are on the roads. The decision to drive intoxicated puts the...
Understanding BAC and effects on drivers
Alcohol affects each person differently, and no two people in Michigan or elsewhere react to alcohol consumption in the same way. Various factors determine how alcohol will affect a person, including the person’s size, physical condition, gender and more. Regardless,...
Crash on snowy roads claims 1 life, injures 3
Anyone who has driven in Michigan in the winter has likely experienced a considerable amount of snowfall and other inclement weather. Long-time residents of the state also understand how important it is to practice safe driving when the roads are slippery. Authorities...
Early morning car crash critically injures 3 teens
The impetuousness of youth causes young people to do things that may seem fun and exciting at the time but can have dire consequences later. One such activity is joy riding, which usually involves stealing a vehicle and riding around in it simply for the thrill of it....
Hands-free devices still cause cognitive distractions
Many states have passed laws prohibiting the use of cellphones and other hand-held devices behind the wheel. While most motorists can readily understand how holding a phone and looking down to check or send texts creates a visual distraction for drivers, many think...