There have been more than 40 fatal collisions in Missouri this year, and there are still nearly three months to go before the year's end. Certain issues increase the likelihood of such disasters, including distracted or intoxicated driving. Investigators are still...
When two or more vehicles collide on a Missouri roadway, the aftermath of the incident may be anything from somewhat stressful to catastrophic. A swift response from first responders and other rescuers often makes a significant difference in a surviving accident...
It is not uncommon for Missouri police to be dispatched to stretches of road near intersections following a motor vehicle accident. Intersections throughout the state may be either secured (with traffic lights or stop signs) or unsecured. If a motorist is not paying...
No matter how cautious and alert a person is while driving, he or she cannot control the behavior of other Missouri motorists in the vicinity. Sometimes, it is possible to avoid a crash by safely exiting a roadway or creating distance between one’s vehicle and another...
Last week, a Missouri highway was the scene of a horrific collision. The crash occurred in the northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 57. There were at least 70 vehicles involved, 20 of which were tractor-trailers. The tragedy occurred at about 8 a.m....
Beginner drivers in Missouri and elsewhere are often taught to be especially alert and cautious at intersections. There is often a lot happening simultaneously at a crossroads. Traffic lights changing, pedestrians nearby and surrounding traffic makes such sections of...
Intersections are always high-risk sections of roadway in Missouri and throughout the country. A particular crossroad that happens to be near a church and school, however, has reportedly been problematic for some time now due to reckless driving and speeding. Sadly, a...
Missouri residents are typically used to driving in inclement weather during winter. Even the most experienced driver, however, can encounter challenges when roadways are slippery. On a recent Tuesday morning, road conditions were less than optimal; in fact, a...
Various factors have an impact on how alcohol affects a specific person’s body. No two people react to alcohol in the body in exactly the same way. A person’s body size, as well as his or her physical condition and gender, affect alcohol concentration in a body, as...
Traveling at 4 a.m. does not guarantee safety on Missouri roadways. A 21-year-old college student who was a passenger in a vehicle suffered fatal injuries when the car was involved in a collision in the wee hours of a recent Friday morning. The crash occurred on I-70...
