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A recent tragedy occurred in downtown Wichita when two occupants of a Toyota Camry were killed in an intersection collision with a BMW SUV. The driver of the SUV, which was reported stolen, was attempting to flee from police, according to the Wichita Eagle. A 70-year-old woman and a child were
Distracted driving is all around us, and unfortunately isn’t always reported as a factor in a crash. It doesn’t always have to include the use of cell phones and infotainment systems – despite technology playing a major role in distraction. According to Psychology Today, distracted driving has always been a major
Route 66 is an American staple that many tourists and historians have romanticized about for nearly a century. During its prime, it was once congested with motor vehicles, dotted with gas stations, and full of roadside charm. Once dubbed “Bloody 66,” however, the iconic roadway – which stretches from Chicago,
Have you been prepared for fluctuating road conditions this winter? According to online-media group Thrillist, Kansas – which ranked #27 among states with the most miserable winters – is “smack dab” in the middle. Temperatures can reach as high as 80 or significantly dip below freezing. The unpredictable changes in weather
Are you prepared for fluctuating winter road conditions this winter? According to online-media group Thrillist, Kansas – which ranked #27 among states with the most miserable winters – is “smack dab” in the middle. Temperatures can reach as high as 80 or significantly dip below freezing. The unpredictable changes in weather
Rain leads to more car accidents than any other inclement weather According to recent data released from AAA Kansas, rain causes more auto accidents than any other weather condition. Roughly 68% percent of weather-related auto accidents (or 518,000) each year are caused by rain-washed roads. That is more than weather-related accidents
Helping your teenager avoid Kansas car accidents involves more than a single approach. That’s a big part of the reason the Kansas Division of Vehicles has a series of graduated driver license requirements for teen drivers. Recent data from the Kansas Department of Transportation reveals that in 2016, teen drivers were disproportionately represented
Recent reports indicate that hit-and-run accidents have reached alarming highs across the state of Kansas. This data raises serious questions of safety on roads all over the state. Additionally, pedestrians and bicyclists are the most affected, accounting for roughly 65 percent of hit-and-run accidents. The Data on Hit-and-Run Accidents in
Since the advent of smartphone technology, distracted driving has become a major public safety hazard. Public awareness campaigns by government road authorities and advocacy organizations have brought awareness to many important aspects of the problem. The safety of hands-free devices, non-technological distractions such as food and drink, and “do not
AAA Kansas and the Kansas Highway Patrol are offering driver safety tips for avoiding auto accidents in severe weather. The state declared March 5-9 “Severe Weather Awareness Week” in advance of the spring and summer travel season. Our Kansas injury lawyers started the year by blogging about the risks of winter