A car wreck apparently involving a pedestrian occurred on Memorial Drive in Atlanta last Thursday morning. The westbound lanes of Memorial Drive were shut down on Thursday morning while DeKalb County police conducted an investigation into the car wreck. Shortly before...
Father killed in a wreck blamed on a drunk driver
Motorcycles are very popular in the state of Georgia, and for good reason. Not only are they fun to ride, but they are economical and easy to maintain. However, since motorcyclists are exposed and minimally protected, traveling via motorcycle is less safe than...
Is technology keeping us safer on Georgia roads?
Motor vehicles today are more technologically advanced than ever before. Alerts warn us of objects in our blind spots; sophisticated infotainment systems facilitate communication at the touch of a button; automated features make it seem like a car could almost drive...
Vehicle safety dropped in 2020
The stay-at-home during the pandemic emptied roads in 2020 but motorists fell to the temptations of driving faster and engaging in other reckless behavior. Fatalities from motor vehicle wrecks and other disturbing trends rose last year according to a recent report by...
Father tragically killed in a wreck caused by a drunk driver
It goes without saying that driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most dangerous and reckless things a person can do. Despite public awareness campaigns and tireless law enforcement efforts, drunk driving continues to be a problem that plagues the state...
Area law enforcement officer killed in car wreck
An officer who had been with the same police department for over 20 years died in a recent motor vehicle wreck alongside the road. The police sergeant was working at the scene of another collision on a major urban thoroughfare when a vehicle struck him. While rescuers...
Fatigued or distracted driving can cause fatal truck wrecks
The major highways that crisscross the state of Georgia are heavily utilized by tractor-trailers. Traveling alongside these massive vehicles is a daily occurrence for most drivers in this state. Even though truck drivers are required to undergo special training and...
