Car Accidents
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Driving Dangers Addressed as Kansas Eases COVID-19 RestrictionsView Article
COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to loosen across Kansas. As the state reopens, restaurants will reopen and churches will provide services under strict social distancing guidelines. In addition, theaters, community centers and summer camps will also open. While this is good news, many people who haven’t driven much over the last few months may need time to […]
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Police: Renowned Wichita DJ killed in a drunk driving accidentView Article
Renowned Wichita radio DJ Don Hall died in a traffic collision, according to The Wichita Eagle. The car accident happened at the intersection of Kellogg Dr. and Rock Rd. Police believe that the crash may have been caused by a driver who was impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. The driver who caused the crash was reportedly […]
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Should seat belts be mandatory for all new Kansas school buses?View Article
School buses are the safest mode of transportation for school children, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They are highly visible — with flashing lights and stop arms that alert drivers to stop. They also include closely-spaced seats with absorbable, cushioned seatbacks. Many states, including Kansas, don’t require seatbelts on school buses, however. While […]
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How Does Kansas Rank For Distracted Driving Accidents?View Article
Have you ever traveled on a major roadway in Kansas and seen another driver looking at a cellphone? Perhaps you witnessed a close call with a distracted driver. If you suspect that distracted driving is becoming more prevalent in Kansas, you may be right. A recent study conducted by financial website MoneyGeek identified a trend of distracted […]
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How winter weather can catch Kansas drivers by surpriseView Article
Kansas may not get as much snow as some of its neighboring states, but when it does snow here, things can get messy. On average, Kansas receives about 19 inches of snow each year. Around mid-December, Kansas was among several states in the Midwest to get clobbered with snow and ice, according to The Weather Channel. There were […]
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Why do dangerous X-Lite guardrails still remain on Kansas roads?View Article
Guardrails are a common sight on major Kansas roads and highways. They prevent roadway departures near steep declines, bodies of water, critical roadside structures, ditches, and trees. While collisions with guardrails can be catastrophic, they are supposed to help prevent severe or fatal crashes. One particular guardrail manufacturer has come under legal fire in recent […]
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Inattentive, reckless drivers put Kansas roadside workers at riskView Article
Road maintenance workers, construction workers, and emergency responders across Kansas put their lives on the line each day to earn a living. The actions of distracted drivers, speeders, and drunk drivers are unpredictable, and sometimes roadside workers are injured or killed in crashes. Roadside workers seek to raise awareness One roadside worker for the Missouri Department of […]
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Allen County Officials Act to Repair Dangerous RoadsView Article
Several of Kansas’s major roadways are crumbling, making conditions dangerous for drivers. Old 169 Highway (US-169) around Iola and Humboldt is one of the many roadways devastated by potholes, cracks in the road, and other infrastructural defects. Earlier this year, the Iola Register reported that increased traffic (including large commercial trucks) has taken a toll on Old […]
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County Officials Seeks Infrastructure Changes for High Accident AreaView Article
Reno County, which is located just northwest of Wichita, had a total of 1,274 crashes in 2017, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). Nine of them were fatal and another 267 resulted in injuries. Statewide, there were 58,829 crashes. In order to help bring these numbers down, the Reno County Commission recently approved an initiative […]
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Kansas Attorneys Offer Best Ideas to Prevent Crashes in School ZoView Article
Students throught Kansas recently went back to school. That means a sharp rise in child pedestrians and bicyclists, increased traffic in school zones, and school buses that make frequent stops. Many drivers, however, are still adjusting to the change. The greatest risk children face at the beginning of the school year is in school zones […]