A survey from the app-based insurer Root Insurance shows that one-third of Americans who shop on mobile devices have done so while behind the wheel. Of those, 83 percent engaged in this dangerous activity during the holiday season. Residents of Georgia may not be...
If you plan on traveling by car this holiday season on I-75 within the state of Georgia or beyond, it can be helpful to know some tips that can keep you safe on the road. Driving safety is especially important for those who have been driving for many years because...
A 23-year-old Georgia man was killed during the early morning hours of Nov. 16 when he was struck by a car as he pushed a disabled vehicle on Forsyth Road in Macon. Deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office are said to be investigating the crash, but media...
On the morning of Nov. 13, a 28-year-old Georgia man was killed in a head-on collision on I-75. The crash happened near mile marker 319 in Gordon County. According to Georgia State Patrol, the victim was traveling south on I-75 when he lost control of his 2007...
With Thanksgiving coming up, roads will be especially busy in South Carolina and across the U.S. As a result, the risk of car accidents could go up. For example, two people were killed and three others were injured in a multi-car wreck in South Carolina on Nov. 14....
Georgia residents and others who are 44 or younger are most likely to die because of an unintended injury. This is according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, there are ways to minimize the chances that a person is the victim...
The early mornings and late afternoons in Georgia, as elsewhere, pose a specific challenge to drivers because these are the times when the sun is at its brightest. Driving in bright sunlight can increase one's risk for a fatal car crash by 16 percent; the light can...
Winter is almost here, and inclement weather can lead to dangerous conditions on Georgia roads. However, by following some winter driving trips, drivers can significantly reduce their risk of getting into an accident. Vehicle maintenance is a very important part of...
In mid-2018, the governor of Georgia signed the "Hands-Free Georgia Act" into law, which made it illegal to use a handheld telecommunication device while operating a vehicle. Less than three months after the bill was passed, a Georgia state senator posted an online...
Georgia residents may have read media accounts about the stretch limousine accident that claimed the lives of 20 people in New York on Oct. 6. Investigators soon discovered that the Ford Excursion limousine involved had failed several safety inspections and was in a...
