Two dead after woman runs red light and collides with fuel truck
AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Statesman reports that two women died this past Tuesday when their vehicle collided with a freight fuel truck at the intersection of northbound Texas 130 and Westbound Texas 71. Officers arrived at the scene of the accident shortly before midnight. Police say the 23-year-old driver, Margarita Escalante Ibarra, was driving
Read MoreUPDATED STORY: Victim identified in fatal crash on U.S. 183 on Tuesday
AUSTIN, TX – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal crash on U.S. 183 earlier this week. The Austin Statesman has reported that the victim was 40-year-old Jedidiah Ephraim Brown. Brown was reportedly inside her Nissan Altima that had broken down in the right lane of southbound 183 near 290 when a box truck rear-ended her
Read MoreFAQ: Do I get a rental vehicle while my vehicle is being repaired?
If its being repaired at the expense of the at fault insurance company, then the answer is YES. You can always get a rental vehicle if you are willing to pay for it. If you want the insurance company to pay for it, while your vehicle is being repaired or replaced, then payment depends on
Read More18-Wheeler/Commercial Vehicle
18-Wheeler/Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Austin Accidents caused by 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles can cause serious bodily injury. When people think of injuries caused by low speed collisions, they usually think of neck and back injuries or “soft tissue” injuries. However, accidents caused by 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles (whether at a high or low
Read MoreMotor Vehicle Accident Statistics in Texas
Motor vehicle Accident Statistics in Texas are sadly on the rise. According to the Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Highlights released by TxDOT, there were a total of 63,610 serious auto crashes in Texas in 2012 causing injuries to 230,506 people. Of these, 87,087 people were seriously injured and 3,399 sadly died. Based on the crashes
Read MoreHurricane Harvey is causing car accidents in Austin
Hurricane Harvey is causing car accidents in Austin. Hurricane Harvey made landfall last week and destroyed several cities. As it started moving its way northeast it caused Houston and several of its suburbs to suffer massive floods. People lost their lives and those who survived now face the aftermath. Our thoughts and prayers are with all
Read MoreTexting while driving
In today’s world, nearly everyone has a smart phone. While the rise in popularity and availability of smart phones has connected the world like no other time in history, unfortunately it is not without its negative side effects. An obvious negative effect is that people can become glued to their devices and overly reliant. Whether
Read MoreDangerous Intersections in Austin
Last week I wrote about the two most dangerous intersections in Austin, TX. There are still two more to discuss. The third most dangerous intersection in all of Austin, according to the Austin City Council, is the intersection of Lamar Blvd. and Parmer Lane. The intersection of Lamar Blvd. and Parmer lane has a lot
Read MoreAustin’s Most Dangerous Intersections
Austin’s Most Dangerous Intersections It looks like the weather is finally starting to turn in Austin and we will experience another hot summer. Summer time usually means family vacations, which in turn means more people driving their cars. As we know, Austin is one of the most beautiful cities in Texas and it attracts
Read MoreAccidentes de Auto en Austin
Accidentes de Auto en Austin Una de las mejores cosas de vivir en Austin, Texas son los festivales . Hay muchos festivales famosos en Austin y atraen a una gran cantidad de turistas de todo el pais. Los turistas que visitan nuestra gran ciudad por lo general no tienen un coche, así que van a utilizar
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