If you’re a North Bay commuter, you may have already noticed an increased police presence on the roads near railroad crossings. Authorities are cracking down now on drivers blocking the crossings. When passenger rail service begins shortly on the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), they want to prevent avoidable but tragic auto-train collisions. Get ready to be
Archives for June 2017
Are self-driving cars rear-end targets in the Bay Area?
What is it about the Bay Area’s self-driving cars that appear to be targets for rear-end collisions? Last month, a bicyclist from the South of Market district (SoMa) hit the rear of a self-driving vehicle made by General Motors in the area of 11th and Mission Streets shortly before 5:30 a.m. According to the Department
Pedestrian dies in first fatal accident of 2017
A pedestrian died last month in West Sacramento after being hit by a truck. It was the city’s first traffic fatality of the year. The accident happened on Tuesday, May 30, around 10:30 p.m. on West Capital Avenue. Events unfolded when two westbound vehicles, a truck and a car, collided. The impact from the collision
Delayed pain after an accident may mean real danger
If you recently experienced a car accident, you may have injuries and claims you don’t yet realize. Even a car accident that seems relatively minor is a violent event that can create serious injuries in your body that may not present pain for days or weeks. If you chose to forego a proper medical screening
Summer is a deadly time for teen drivers
High schools all over the Bay Area are closing for summer break, leaving teens with unfettered freedom after months of hitting the books. If you are a parent of a teen who is of driving age, your son or daughter has probably already begun making a host of summer plans that involve use of a