According to CBS Minnesota, on Tuesday, March 3rd alone, there were 250 accidents on Minnesota roads. Among one of the tragic accidents was a seven-vehicle pile-up that killed a mother of three.
Mar 13, 2015
Car accident
Mar 06, 2015
Factors That Lead a Car to Skid
Earlier this month, two people were killed, and three others were injured when a car skid off the road and collided with a tree. CBS Minnesota reports that a neighbor overheard the accident, and went to help. Three individuals were transported to the hospital, and two could not be saved.
Feb 27, 2015
Were High Speeds Partly to Blame for Death of “60 Minutes” Correspondent, Bob Simon?
Bob Simon’s reporting career spans a good portion of any 20th century U.S. textbook. He reported on the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam, reported on the protests in Tiananmen Square, and when he covered the Gulf War, he and his crew were captured and held for 40 days. He won 27 Emmys. Earlier this month,Read More
Feb 06, 2015
Jury Decides Toyota 60% to Blame for Fatal Accident
After four days of deliberations, a federal jury finally reached a verdict for a personal injury lawsuit brought against Toyota. The case was brought before a federal jury to determine whether Toyota was to blame for an accident that left three people dead and two families devastated. The defense sued the company claiming that theRead More
Jan 23, 2015
Toyota Engineers Blame Driver in Fatal St. Paul Accident
In March of 2014, Toyota agreed to pay $1.2 billion because its cars were found to accelerate even in cases where drivers didn’t intend the acceleration to occur. The F.B.I. found that the manufacturer made cars with parts that it knew were deadly.
Jan 16, 2015
State Troopers Suffer Minor Personal Injury Following Careless Driving Accidents
Among the top causes of preventable accidents, careless driving and failing to properly adjust speed to conditions nears the top of the list. Pioneer Press recently reported about a Minnesota State Patrol officer who witnessed firsthand the damage careless driving can do.
Jan 09, 2015
Fewer Fatal Crashes Take Place on Snow Days than Dry Days Explains Recent Study
This week, Minneapolis experienced a winter weather advisory that closed schools and kept many people indoors. Minneapolis school officials decided to close schools when the mercury dropped to dangerously low levels. The weather was so cold that officials explained that people traveling outside could get frostbite in less than ten minutes. The Weather Channel postedRead More
Dec 12, 2014
Beloved Local Minneapolis Saxophone Player Critically Injured in Car Accident
Pat Mackin, a professional saxophone player, and important member of the local Minneapolis music community, was critically injured in a car accident earlier this month. CBS Minnesota reports that the music community is currently holding vigil for Mackin at the Minnesota Music Café.
Nov 26, 2014
How Adverse Weather Affects Drivers and Leads to Accidents
Six people were killed in the last week on icy Minnesota roads. A three-car pile-up killed one person on I-94, when one vehicle spun out of control on the icy roadway.
Nov 14, 2014
Accident Involving Semi-Truck and State Troopers Caught on Camera
On November 11, 2014, an accident between a Minnesota State Trooper and Rogers police officer was caught on camera. Both officers were responding to a jackknifed semi-truck when yet another semi-truck hit both of the vehicles. The road was covered in ice at the time of the accident. Both officers were not seriously injured, thoughRead More