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ContactIn recent years, there's been an uptick in the number of bike lanes being installed in urban areas across America. Bicycle safety advocates have long argued that the installation of these lanes would go a long way in reducing bicyclist injuries and deaths. Have they really lived up to the hype and curbed crashes as much as they were supposed to though? It's hard to tell.
Mac Miller Involved in DUI Car Crash
Malcom James McCormick, best known by his artist name, Mac Miller, was recently charged with DUI following his accident in Los Angeles on May 17th. While initial booked as a hit and run, Malcom was never charged for hit and run following the collision. Malcom acknowledged he made a "stupid mistake." According to the L.A. City Attorney's office, Miller recorded a reading greater than 0.08 BAC after running from the scene of the collision. In the collision in which his vehicle struck a utility pole, no injuries were reported from neither Malcom, nor his 2 passengers.
Autonomous Trucking Picking Up Speed
While many drivers seem to focus on the impact of autonomous driving for consumer vehicles, some experts indicate the largest immediate impact may be in commercial trucking. Autonomous trucking has its unique obstacles to overcome including managing the additional size and mass of the trailer, navigating traffic at high speeds and recognizing dangerous situations outside of its longer braking distances. However, the payoff could be great and immediate for trucking companies looking to make their fleet more efficient. Additional safety features to aid drivers may reduce accidents, leading to fewer injuries as well as fuel-efficient driving. Platooning is a great example of using safety features to allow multiple trucks to drive in sync with one another and reduce drag by following close behind. With that in mind, the truck safety features allowing this type of behavior must be precise and well tested.
Motorists' eyes often lead them to crash into motorcycles, bikes
Oftentimes, when a driver strikes a motorcyclist, one of the first comments that the motorist will make when questioned by police about what occurred is that they didn't see the biker before crashing into them. If you're wondering how this could be possible, then there are some valid explanations.
Bad drivers are often to blame for deadly bicycle crashes
Data published most recently by federal officials in 2016 reflects that 835 American bicyclists died that year in crashes with cars.
Doctors are Seeing Injuries from New Electric Scooter Trend
While electric scooters have been around for a while, the new shareable scooters have caused a craze in Los Angeles and other major cities across the United States. Scooter companies Bird and Lime have flooded the streets and sidewalks with electric scooters rentable through a smartphone app. Many are excited about the increased options for public transportation while others are cautious about zipping along on city streets. The fact of the matter is that you should always be cautious and exercise good judgement when riding electric scooters as the injuries sustained can be life-altering.
Youtube star "grateful to be here" after Motorcycle Accident
Ethan Dolan from the popular YouTube channel, Dolan Twins, was involved in a motorcycle accident. While Ethan has explained that he is "completely fine," he was hospitalized over the weekend of August 4. Following the accident, Ethan tweeted, "Not riding again, don't worry I'm very much over it." The Dolan Twins have 6.1 million subscribers and Ethan has more than 7 million followers on Instagram. In a photo his brother tweeted out, Ethan appeared to have minor bruising and large cut on his left hand.
2 killed, more injured in a fatal 605 Freeway crash
Police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old Norwalk man for his role in a fatal car crash along the 605 Freeway on July 18. The crash resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries.
Beverly Hills Votes 4 to 1, Bans Electric Scooters
The battle of the sidewalk has taken a turn in favor of removing electric scooters from public access. The Beverly Hills city council voted 4 to 1 in favor of banning electric scooters on any Beverly Hills public right-of-way or public property. The ban was issued in retaliation to the tactics of electric scooter share companies such as Lime and Bird. For those who may not be aware, the electric scooters laying on sidewalks are typically the property of Bird or Lime and can be rented for a fee using a smartphone app. Concern regarding public safety and the potential for electric scooter fatal accidents led to the citywide ban. Beverly Hills anticipates they will revisit the issue in 6 months with a plan of action for handling the increased use of electric scooters.
2018 Motorcycle Live Event
The annual Motorcycle Live's 2018 event will be held at the NEC Birmingham for the second year in a row this coming November. This motorcycle show is full of entertaining events for participants of all ages, exciting new motorcycle models, and the opportunity to speak with racing stars.
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