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Recently, KSNT reported on a tragic semi-truck accident in Kansas that resulted in five fatalities and other injuries. The crash illustrates the potential extent of harm when a truck is involved in a collision. Truck crashes are disproportionately fatal compared with accidents involving only cars. Those riding in the truck are less likely to sustain serious injury in an accident...

A motorcycle accident occurred recently in Wichita, as was reported by KSN.com. The accident happened on a Sunday morning shortly after 1:30 AM. The motorcycle rider was on a 1998 Honda motorcycle traveling in the westbound lane of U.S. 54 between Edgemoor Street and Olive Street. The motorcycle reportedly rear-ended a 2014 Dodge Charger being driven by...

Johns Hopkins researchers highlight issues with recordkeeping It's well known that medical errors can lead to serious injuries and death. But until recently, it hasn't been clear just how many deaths they cause.   According to a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, over 250,000 Americans die each year due to medical errors. That...

Recently, Kake.com reported on a hit-and-run accident which left an eight year old girl injured. The incident was reported to law enforcement at around 4:15 PM. It occurred near Funston and Ida in West Wichita. The little girl was in a red vehicle. The car which struck the red vehicle was a silver passenger car....

Supporters and opponents both argued for highway safety Legislators in the Kansas House of Representatives recently voted down an amendment that would have increased the speed limits on some highways.   The proposed law would have given the Kansas Department of Transportation the option of raising the speed limit from 75 to 80 on divided...

Long-haul truck drivers may encounter snow and ice in many states they travel across over the course of the winter. Penske warns truckers they need to be aware there are different rules for snow and ice removal across different states. Truckers from warmer-weather locations, in particular, need to be aware they may be getting new...

After a rear-end crash occurs, everyone involved in the accident may sustain injuries and incur medical expenses and missed time from work. The financial losses from an accident can be very high, as even slow-speed rear-end crashes can cause lots of damage. Bankrate, for example, indicates a rear-end collision between a car and SUV can lead...

Data from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been released regarding total auto accident fatalities in 2015. NHTSA compares data over the years in order to see trends in road safety. While fatality rates had been going down, this trend is reversed in 2015 and there was a significant increase in the number of people...

This holiday season, many drivers will be traveling to see friends and family. As motorists hit the roads, it is important to understand how to reduce the risk of one of the most dangerous car accident types: head-on collisions. Knowing where head-on crashes are most likely to occur can help motorists to make sure they...