It's tragic when a person loses their life in a traffic collision. In many cases, highway collisions happen when tractor-trailers can't stop or when drivers don't realize that another vehicle is present. Those crashes often lead to serious injuries and deaths due to the weight discrepancies between the two vehicles.
Fatal crash on Interstate 95 leaves 1 dead
1 killed in pedestrian crash in Connecticut
When pedestrians are on or near the roads, the truth is that they could be at risk of being hit by a car. Drivers aren't always being cautious enough, and they could make mistakes that lead to collisions.
Connecticut State Police release July 4 DUI statistics
Even though the police ask that people don't drink and drive over the busy holiday weekends, the truth is that many people still do. Driving while intoxicated can lead to crashes, injuries and deaths, which is why the authorities work hard to stop drunk drivers before they hurt anyone.
Woman dies while walking dog in hit-and-run crash in Fairfield
When someone is killed as a result of another person's actions, it's important that they get justice. Their families should be able to seek compensation and support for what they've been through as well.
Use these 3 tips to avoid drunk drivers
If you're planning to enjoy the Fourth of July weekend with family or are spending a few weeks away on vacation for the summer, now is a good time to talk about drinking and driving. During holidays and in vacation areas, you're more likely to see people drinking and deciding to get behind the wheel, even though they know it's unsafe. Unfortunately, those decisions could end up causing serious injuries or deaths.
