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Memorial Day Weekend is a time to say thank you to our military personnel who sacrificed their lives to protect us. It is also a time for friends and family to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. The Memorial Day holiday period begins Friday after the work week ends, or even earlier, and extends through...

Head-on collisions are the result of two cars that collide into each other, and, while typically rare, these types of crashes can be catastrophic. That's because unlike other types of crashes, the speed of both cars is combined. For example, when two cars each traveling at 40 mph collide, the impact is a combined speed...

Financial website MoneyGeek recently conducted a study that ranked each state for distracted driving. Researchers in the study analyzed crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the years 2017 and 2018. Out of the top 25 states, the Evergreen State ranked sixth in the nation for having the highest rate of distracted...

One particular stretch of Northeast 112th Avenue in East Vancouver is no stranger to serious and fatal crashes. Two pedestrians were recently killed after being hit by a pickup truck driver. The incident occurred during the early morning hours. The victims — both teenagers — died at the scene of the crash. There were reportedly...

In a best-case scenario, a detached wheel may only call for a tow truck rather than an ambulance. In some rare cases, however, wheel detachments can cause severe injuries and death on high-speed roadways. They're dubbed "wheel runoffs" or "runaway tires" and are often regarded as "freak crashes." Detached wheels can be dangerous for several...

The holiday season may be one of the riskiest times of year to travel on Vancouver roadways. As more people hit the road to visit friends and family or hit up the retail stores for gift shopping, traffic congestion will likely increase. Many drivers will become increasingly irritable, others distracted. To top it off, winter...

Thanksgiving, the holidays, and New Year's Day will be here before we know it. It's common for Vancouver-area residents to unwind and have some drinks during the holiday season but it becomes a problem when someone who has been drinking decides to get behind the wheel. Most people are well aware of the risks of...

What do residents of greater Vancouver have to look forward to this fall? The beautiful foliage, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and a slew of other fun fall celebrations. But like any other season, fall has its own driving risks, related to daylight saving time and slippery roads. Be prepared for daylight saving time On Sunday, November 3,...

A car accident can come with little or no warning. For some people, it may cause nothing more than a physical injury. However, researchers are now looking more closely at car accidents as a common cause of traumatic stress. Research referenced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs concluded that one percent of the US population...

Electric scooters have been popping up in cities all over the United States, and they may be coming to Vancouver soon. Their light and compact design allows for quick and convenient travel in urban areas. They provide a method of transportation for residents and visitors who wish to ditch their vehicles and commute in a...