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...
Missouri intersections, like most other crossroads throughout the country, are dangerous stretches of roadway. The average licensed driver knows to pay close attention and be aware of his or her surroundings at an intersection. If another driver is negligent or...
Anyone who commutes to and from work in Missouri understands how hectic traffic can be at times, especially if there is a reckless driver sharing the roadway. A tragedy occurred just before 8 a.m. on a recent Friday. The incident left a community mourning the loss of...
Transportation safety analysts often study motor vehicle traffic patterns and collision statistics to determine which locations pose the most risk for accidents and personal injury. A recent study carefully reviewed statistics regarding speeding tickets, traffic...
In Missouri and elsewhere, summer temperatures may reach as high as 100 degrees or more. When temperatures rise, tire safety becomes all the more important for those traveling by motor vehicle. Lack of proper tire maintenance and hot temperatures can cause a blowout,...
