It can be great fun to drive a motorcycle, as there are few better feelings than hitting the open road. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders face a variety of unique risks every time they jump on their bikes.On the plus side, there are steps you can take as a motorcycle...
Month: July 2018
DUI arrests down; are drunk-driving accidents down, too?
Studies released a few months ago showed that arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in California had fallen sharply in the state's biggest cities, perhaps because of the growth of services such as Lyft and Uber.In San Diego, the number of...
Boy killed, mother loses baby in Los Angeles accident
Tragedy recently struck a Southern California family when a crash on the southbound 110 freeway in Los Angeles killed a 3-year-old boy and his unborn sibling.The 25-year-old woman, who was seven months pregnant, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo at night. Her sons,...
Are you concerned about a pedestrian-auto accident?
As a pedestrian, you should have concerns about being part of an accident with a motor vehicle. If you don't, you may talk yourself into believing that you are 100 percent safe at all times.It doesn't matter if you're walking on the sidewalk or crossing a busy street,...
The dangers of negligently maintained trucks on California roads
We keep our cars in tiptop shape for a lot of reasons. To ensure we won't break down on your way to work. To maintain its value. Because we just like driving a great car.But they all pale to the real reason why it's so important to keep our cars in great shape, with...
Mom, daughter hurt in motorized scooter crash on boardwalk
A man whose ex-wife and 11-year-old daughter were seriously injured in a motorized scooter crash while on a Southern California getaway said had one area city council banned the vehicles, the accident never would have occurred.The mother and daughter were visiting the...
Rate of fatal motorcycle crashes drops in California
Motorcycle safety starts with the bikers, but other drivers also are responsible for keeping the roads safe for them. Law enforcement officers also play a role by making sure they keep a watchful eye for violations that can lead to crashes.The teamwork that is...