A leading cause of death among children, especially those between the age of 5 and 9, is getting struck by a car. Kids often are struck because they're left to navigate the crossing of a street alone despite not being mature or experienced enough to do so.
Why do kids get struck by cars?
Road rash can quickly become a serious injury
One of the risks that come with motorcycle crashes is road rash. While this is often considered one of the best injuries to suffer, it can turn into a serious matter. Motorcyclists can sometimes reduce the chance that they will end up with road rash by wearing protective clothing when they ride. This isn't always foolproof, so knowing a bit about road rash is beneficial.
Traumatic brain injuries not always detectable after accidents
A traffic accident on one of Los Angeles County's crowded streets left a big bump on your head and an even bigger headache.
Speed and your injuries: How speed impacts your crash wounds
As you may know, the speed at which you're hit as a pedestrian plays a major role in how serious your injuries are going to be. Yes, everyone knows about the outliers, like a person hit on the highway who has nothing but a scratch or a person who is run over and can walk away, but for the most part, people have greater injuries when the car that hit them was traveling at a high speed.
Drivers often run 'unwarranted' stop signs
The government takes great care to make sure that their decisions regarding traffic controls are warranted. They understand that these controls, when used in places where they are not needed, can really inconvenience drivers. The goal is to make the road systems as simple and efficient as possible, while still keeping people safe. It can sometimes be hard to find a balance.
High school resource officer killed in Ventura County crash
A Southern California community is grieving the loss of a police officer killed while riding his motorcycle as he headed home from work.
