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A tragic accident occurred shortly before Christmas several years ago, causing the death of a five-year-old girl and injuring her family members. Washington Post reported on the incident. The little girl and her family had been traveling on the Interstate in a Toyota Camry when they had to stop due to police activity on the road...

Will Boston lead the automated-driving charge in the not-so-distant future? Boston Mayor Martin Walsh thinks so. Mayor Walsh announced in November that the city and Cambridge-based tech company nuTonomy would sign a deal for nuTonomy's cars to hit the streets of "The Walking City" and begin their testing. While the safety of these vehicles was initially...

Known for its rich history and cobblestone streets, Boston has earned the nickname "The Walking City" and rightfully so. Bustling public transport systems sprawl across the city, and crosswalks are often full of commuters, tourists and residents. But in recent years, the state capitol has proven to be a danger for pedestrians, and legislation is...

A video went viral recently showing a pileup accident on a snowy and icy road. NPR reported on the video, indicating that no one got hurt so it was OK to "laugh if you're so inclined." While the video may seem to depict an amusing series of events, there is nothing funny about winter pileup accidents. In...

For young children, the holiday season can be a magical time. Many kids become very excited about holiday decorations and about all of the new toys they receive as presents. Parents understandably want to make sure the holidays are a great time for their kids filled with wonderful memories. However, it is essential for parents...

Some in-car technologies have significantly improved road safety. Since the 1970's, there has been a big decline in car accident fatalities, and this is largely driven not by safer drivers but by the fact cars have become safer. In-vehicle safety tech goes way beyond the basics today. In addition to anti-lock brakes and a full...

A recent fatal car accident involving a defective, recalled Takata airbag in a used car that was never fixed has exposed a loophole in the oversight of recalled vehicles in the United States. In response, lawmakers believe more needs to be done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and others to make sure such...

Edmunds lists Thanksgiving as the third most high-risk time on the roads, with an increase in fatal auto accidents happening between the Wednesday prior to the holiday and the Sunday after.   There are ample reasons for an increased risk of car accidents during Thanksgiving weekend. Motorists need to know the top reasons these crashes happen...

Opioid epidemic partially to blame for danger to motorists While driving under the influence of alcohol has received plenty of media attention for decades, Massachusetts motorists may be at as much at risk due to a related problem: Driving under the influence of drugs. According to a recent report from Fox 25 Boston, over the...

Recently, a pedestrian accident in Connecticut took the life of one man and left his wife with serious injuries. Patch.com reported on the tragic accident, which occurred while a couple was walking on a sidewalk. A vehicle was traveling in a westward direction on Main Street when the car actually left the road and veered right...