TODAY'S BEST MIX » car accident

"Click It or Ticket" Enhanced Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign Starts Next Week

Laura Peterson — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:50:31 +0000

The Duluth Police Department, St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, UMD Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Hermantown Police Department, Proctor Police Department and Floodwood Police Department are taking part in a statewide “Click It or Ticket” enhanced Seatbelt education and enforcement campaign May 20th – June 2nd. With warmer temperatures coming and family vacations starting, road [...]

Two People Killed and One Injured on Jean Duluth Road Crash

Tony Hart — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:38:03 +0000

The Duluth Police respond to a tragic crash on Jean Duluth Road and Carroll Street this afternoon. The crash killed two and injured one. Initial investigation revealed that a van traveling southbound on Jean Duluth Road spun sideways and into an oncoming northbound tow truck. A 39 year old female occupant of the van was killed. [...]

Santa in Madison Wisconsin Cited With a D.W.I.

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:47:47 +0000

Now everyone knows that Santa has lot’s of helpers spread out all over the world, but this is one of them that will permanently be on Santa’s naughty list! 69 year old John Schuster was driving home from a Christmas party in a Santa Costume outside of Madison, when he crashed into the back of [...]

Not Wearing Seat Belt Causes 87 Deaths in Minnesota – October Deadliest Month in 2012

Tony Hart — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:00:26 +0000

October was the deadliest month so far in 2012 on Minnesota roads for unbelted motorists, 15 were killed in accidents throughout the state, 87 total since the beginning of the year according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. A statewide “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign just wrapped up in the state, 8,569 motorists were cited [...]

Twin Cities Area Bar Security Camera Captures Truck Crashing Through the Wall Injuring 6 in Little Canada [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:02:57 +0000

An enjoyable afternoon of visiting and having a drink among friends turned dangerous as a truck smashed through the wall of Gordy’s Place Bar in Little Canada, Minnesota on Wednesday. The entire nightmarish scene was captured by a security camera mounted behind the bar. The truck crashed through the wall of the bar around 1:30 [...]

Snowstorm in Utah Causes Multiple Car Wrecks on One Road [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:26:54 +0000

A powerful snowstorm hit parts of Utah on Saturday causing problems in one neighborhood, and it was all caught on video. We know all about slippery streets around here, although we haven't experienced much of it this year, but I've never seen anything like this, I think the total count is 3 curb hits, 1 360 spin, about 6 accidents, 3 cars in yards, and lots of cars out of control.

Why Women are More Likely to be Seriously Injured in a Car Crash

Laura Peterson — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:31:06 +0000

According to a new study, women are more likely to end up with serious injuries after a car accident because safety features are designed more with men in mind. Researchers found the odds of serious injury for female drivers wearing seat belts were 47 percent higher than those of men. They say that the positioning [...]