It’s been found that car accidents in rural areas are more likely to result in fatalities than car accidents in urban areas. This can sometimes surprise rural drivers, who feel relatively safe on wide-open roads. But the statistics do show that far less driving...
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Older drivers are getting safer on the roads. Here’s why
On average, Americans are living longer than ever, including here in northern Virginia. The Baby Boom generation is now mostly in their 60s and 70s. As the number of senior citizens with driver's licenses continues to grow, experts used to predict that fatal car...
Why do pedestrians keep dying in Virginia?
Fatalities among drivers involved in traffic accidents have hit record lows in Virginia, but the same cannot be said regarding pedestrian deaths. Those have started to rise at a rate that has authorities alarmed. According to a report from the Governors Highway Safety...
Virginia braces for its “100 Deadliest Days”
Every summer, tourists pack Virginia’s scenic roads. Between the gorgeous beaches and rich history, Virginia makes a popular vacation spot for U.S. residents. With more tourists comes more traffic and, when combined with teens out of school and not working, makes for...
Empty roads inspire reckless driving
On March 24, Governor Ralph Northam issued stay at home orders for the state of Virginia to help curb the spread of coronavirus. With fewer people traveling for work, Virginia’s roads carry much less traffic. For many drivers across the region, this presents a...
Fatal car accidents may lead to criminal, civil court challenges
A man recently lost his life in a tragic motor vehicle collision in Virginia. Meanwhile, the person who reportedly caused his crash suffered injuries in the collision and will likely face charges in the fatal accident. Sometimes, these types of car accidents are the...
Virginia car accidents may result in death, injuries
A woman in Virginia recently lost her life in a tragic car accident. Meanwhile, four other individuals suffered injuries in the accident. Sometimes, these types of car accidents happen as a result of a driver's carelessness, in which case the driver may be held liable...
Fatal car accidents may result from speeding
A teenager recently passed away in a tragic motor vehicle crash in Virginia. In addition, four other teenagers suffered injuries in the collision. These types of car accidents can easily take place as a result of a driver's carelessness, which is grounds for...
Car accidents involving stopped traffic may lead to death
Four individuals have sadly lost their lives in a motor vehicle collision in Virginia. The accident, which involved a car and a semi-truck, occurred on a Wednesday morning. Sometimes, these types of car accidents happen due to careless driving, which is grounds for...
Take extra precautions when driving at night
Even after the sun sets in Virginia, thousands of cars, trucks and motorcycles fill the roads. Whether people are coming home from work or heading out for a night on the town, they are still using the roadways to get where they need to go. According to the National...