Richmond, VA – June 15 – The AAA Mid-Atlantic is strongly encouraging parents to properly restrain their children in car seats following a fatal accident on June 11. According to official reports by WRIC.com, an infant child was ejected from the car in the previously mentioned accident after being improperly restrained. The boy, Thomas Oppermann, …
Teenage Girl Sent To Hospital Following James City County Crash
James City County, VA – June 14 – A 13-year-old girl was hospitalized Thursday night after being involved in a serious car accident around 8 p.m. The accident occurred when the 56-year-old driver of a Ford Taurus ran a red light as she was heading east on Monticello Avenue, reports WAVY.com. Upon doing so, the …
Staunton Virginia Man Behind Bars after Police Chase
Albemarle County, VA – June 4 – A Staunton, Virginia man was arrested Saturday night after leading police on a high-speed chase. According to NBC29.com, the incident occurred when police spotted Richard Merle Hawkins, 51, speeding down Interstate 64 at 120 miles per hour. When police attempted to pursue him, Hawkins sped off in his …
Police Pursuit Turns Deadly In Isle Of Wright | VA Car Accident Lawyer
Isle of Wright, VA – June 4 – A man was killed Sunday night after crashing into a tree during a police chase. The accident occurred after midnight when John Reid Laxton, 21, attempted to escape from police, who tried to pull him over for speeding, reports dailypress.com. Police Sgt. Jeff Singleton said the officer …
Kia Recalls 73,000 Rio Models For Air Bag Defect – Virginia Recalls
The automaker Kia has announced a recall of around 73,000 of its 2006-2008 Rio models due to a defect in the passenger airbag that allows it to deploy in a crash even when a small child is seated in the front passenger seat, reports The New York Times. To view the announcement on the National …
More Than Half Of America Driving On Bald Tires, One Tire Under Inflated
A new survey by the American Automobile Association has found that more than half of American drivers don’t know that their tires are bald and need replacing. The survey found that 52% of drivers are driving with bald tires, while 55% have at least one tire that is under inflated. With the summer months ahead, …
Eleven-Year-Old Boy Dies In Fatal Car Crash | VA Car Accident Lawyer
King William County, VA – June 5 – A fifth grader was killed Sunday afternoon after being involved in a fatal car crash. According to official reports by dailypress.com, the accident happened around 4 p.m. on Route 30 when a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee rear-ended a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The initial collision caused the …
Woman Indicted Following Fatal November Car Crash That Left Two Dead
Albemarle County, VA – June 4 – A Crimora woman was indicted Monday on two charges of involuntary manslaughter following a fatal November car crash. According to official reports by dailyprogress.com, Jessica Lewis, 36, was attempting to round a curve on Half Mile Branch Road when she ran off the road. Her daughter, Amber Johnson, …
Cars Catch Fire In Harsh Weather Conditions
Danville, VA – June 1 – A Land Rover caught on fire Friday in the parking lot of Piedmont Mall. According to official reports by WSET.com, the owner of the Rover was still inside the vehicle when it went up in flames. Immediately after, three other cars caught on fire. Officials believe the fire may …
Man Charged With Reckless Driving After Crash That Shut Down Highway
Lynchburg, VA – May 25 – A man was charged with reckless driving Friday morning after causing an accident that shut down part of the highway. According to official reports by WSET.com, the accident occurred around 7:15 a.m. on Route 460. Craig Alderman, 39, was driving a convertible Mustang west on the highway when it …