LIRR train smashes into car killing two people
As an equipment train (LIRR) approached the 2nd Street Crossing just west of Brentwood station, the engineer saw a car go around the crossing gate to make its way to the other side. The engineer blew his horn and pulled the emergency brake but was unable to avoid a collision. The train then dragged the […]
86-car pileup kills young girl and leaves at least 20 injured
Intense snow and icy roads led to what is being called one of the worst car accidents in Ohio in recent years. A 12-year-old girl was killed and over 20 others were injured in an 86-car pileup in Cincinnati, Ohio The horrific multiple chain-reaction collisions took place on Interstate 275, close to the Colerain Township […]
How to drive on Black Ice
It is extraordinary difficult negotiating roads when a layer of black ice has formed. Because traction is compromised during these roadway conditions you will need to modify your driving style. How to drive on Black Ice: First, being mindful of where black ice can form, and under what conditions, is critical in avoiding potential dangerous […]
Where are you most likely to encounter black ice?
Roadside snow banks melting during the day can create a thin layer of water by the roadside that can turn to ice as the temperature drops later in the afternoon. On a hill or curve, the black ice can stretch across the entire roadway. Plowing often leaves a layer of snow between tire tracks on […]
Toyota settles first wrongful death lawsuit regarding Sudden Acceleration
Toyota Motor Corp. has settled the first in a group of hundreds of pending wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits stemming from the sudden, unintended acceleration by Toyota vehicles. Agreement was reached in a case brought by the family of Paul Van Alfen and Charlene Jones Lloyd. They died when their Toyota Camry slammed into […]
Coram Woman struck and killed by three cars on North State Parkway
A long island woman from Coram was struck and killed by three cars on the Northern State Parkway in Commack, State Officers said. She was later identified as Sheila L. Robinson, 50, of 9 Country Club Rd., according to Senior Investigator Thomas Hughes of the Major Crimes Unit of Troop L. State police spokesman Frank Bandiero said […]
Danger of Mixing Energy Drinks and Alcohol
Some energy drinks not only contain high amounts of caffeine and sugar but also high amounts of alcohol and have been associated with serious side effects, including death. Some states, including New York, have banned drinks that combine alcohol and caffeine, but many people continue to mix them through Red Bull-vodka cocktails, among others. “The combination of […]
Fast Food Linked to Allergic Reactions
Kids who eat fast food three or more times a week are likely to have more severe allergic reactions, a large new international study suggests. These include bouts of asthma, eczema and hay fever (rhinitis). The study doesn’t prove that burgers, chicken snacks and fries cause the problems, but the evidence of an association is […]
Does Night Blindness Increase Car Accidents?
What is Night Blindness? Night blindness (Nyctalopia in technical terms) is when you trouble seeing in poor light or at night. In other words, something is defective in your eyes. There are a variety of causes. Genetics, medicines, lack of vitamin A, or age. How do you know if you suffer from Night Blindness? If […]
Woman falls through concrete sidewalk in NYC
A NYC woman collapsed through a Manhattan sidewalk after the concrete outside a restaurant gave way on the Upper East Side. The woman, who was not immediately identified, was quickly rescued by FDNY and EMS crews after falling seven feet into a vault outside the Atomic Wings restaurant at East 60th Street and Second Avenue. She is […]
