On Sunday, a New Castle County police officer was involved in a crash near Christiana Road. The officer was traveling east along Route 273 when he was struck by a silver Kia Optima that crossed the grass median and struck the patrol vehicle. One adult and three children in the Kia were taken to area[…] Read More
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Charter School Workers Charged With Abuse of 26 Students
Twenty workers at Chester Community Charter School (CCCS) are facing charges for allegedly physically abusing or failing to report the abuse of 26 children. The charges come after a two-month investigation and include multiple counts of conspiracy, simple assault, unlawful restraint, false imprisonment, endangering the welfare of a child, and failure to report endangering the[…] Read More
Pedestrian Killed by Drunk Driver in South Philadelphia
A South Philadelphia woman was killed by a drunk driver on the 2300 block of 7th Street Saturday. Philadelphia Police say that a man in black Ford F-150 pick-up overaccelerated from a parking spot on 7th and Ritner and crashed into a Nissan SUV on the other side of the street. The driver them reversed[…] Read More
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Stranded Bus on the New Jersey Turnpike
Thirteen people were injured after a tractor-trailer crashed into the back of a disabled bus carrying military personnel, temporarily closing a portion of the New Jersey Turnpike on Wednesday. According to the New Jersey State Police, the bus broke down in the northbound lane, just south of Interchange 3 and Highway 168 in Runnemede. The[…] Read More
Man in Critical Condition Following Hit-and-Run in North Philadelphia
A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a car near Watts Street in North Philadelphia. Police say the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a southbound white SUV, possibly a Jeep, which fled the scene. The pedestrian was transported to Temple University Hospital with a skull fracture[…] Read More
What Are New Congressional Mandates to Prevent Drunk Driving?
Drunk or impaired driving in the United States has been a huge problem for many decades. Despite harsh driving under the influence (DUI) laws in every state, driving while impaired continues to be a major issue, causing car accidents that result in tens of thousands of serious injuries and deaths every year. Over the past[…] Read More
Are Men More Aggressive Behind the Wheel?
Road rage is a well-known type of aggressive driving that has become more known and common in recent decades. When it comes to aggressive driving, male drivers generally have a reputation for taking more chances and driving more aggressively than women. From jackrabbit starts and drag racing to tailgating and driving at excessive speeds, many[…] Read More
Outdoor Dining Crash Injures Eight in Philadelphia
Breakfast patrons in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia were interrupted Wednesday as a car crashed into the outdoor dining seating. Eight people went to the hospital after the collision on Fourth and Reno Streets. All treated were in stable condition and none appear to have life-threatening injuries. The driver appeared to be attempting to[…] Read More
What Should I Know About Accidents Caused by Defective Car Parts?
A car has numerous working parts. Many of the parts are made by automobile manufacturers, while others are produced by outside suppliers. Quality, reliable components require research, development, raw materials, and a variety of manufacturing processes. However, things can go wrong at any link of the supply chain, which can cause serious car accidents. Automotive[…] Read More