Car Accidents
Three Killed in Head-On Collison on K-32
A fatal head-on collision left three people dead after a three car accident along Kansas Highway 32on Sunday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident was caused when one of the vehicles, which was traveling east on K-32 tried to pass another car and ended up colliding head-on with a third vehicle. All…
Read MoreTwo Auto Accidents Near Miami, County Pond Kills Three, Seriously Injures Four
A fatal auto accident in Miami County, Kansas killed three people over the weekend in an accident that happened on 169 Highway in Paola, Ks. Two collisions near a pond off the highway resulted in the death of an infant and two female drivers. At least five others were hospitalized with serious injuries following the…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Motivations Behind Speeding
We’ve all been guilty of putting the pedal to the metal to get to our destinations. Maybe we overslept and have to get to work, or maybe we are just too distracted to pay attention to our speed. Whatever the reason, driving above the speed limit—or driving too fast for road or weather conditions—is a…
Read MoreWhy Do Single Car Crashes Happen and Who Is at Fault
It may surprise you to learn that over half of the fatal crashes in Kansas and Missouri each year involve only one car. These single-vehicle collisions are deadly because they often involve an off-road rollover or a head-on impact with a fixed object, like a tree. What caused the driver to crash often remains a…
Read MoreWhy Restricting Teen Night Driving Saves Lives
Most teens cannot wait to get their driver licenses. They look forward to the ability to get themselves to and from school and part-time jobs, and they especially look forward to the freedom a license gives them to go out with friend to movies, concerts, and parties. While we remember these feelings ourselves and appreciate…
Read MoreReckless Driving Charges in Kansas and Missouri
Some states are very clear about what driver actions they consider to be reckless, including driving above a certain speed or passing an emergency vehicle. In most states, however, reckless driving refers more to the mental state of a driver who shows a wanton disregard for the rules of the road and exhibits behavior that…
Read MoreRoad Rage Incident In Shawnee, KS. Ends With Gun Threat
Aggressive drivers can be very dangerous. When two get together in one confrontation it can get lethal. One man learned that lesson the hard way, although it nearly cost him his life. A disagreement over who had the right of way at an intersection escalated into a road rage conflict that ended with one driver…
Read MoreKansas City Police say Fatal Crash in Independence, MO. was Caused by Speeding
Kansas City Police say speeding is the cause of a single vehicle crash that killed one person and sent another to the hospital with a very serious injury. The accident, which happened at Cogan Drive and 28th terrace court in Independence, Missouri early that morning when a car lost control and struck a tree. The…
Read MoreLaws Regarding Cell Phone Use While Driving in KS and MO
Despite a nationwide awareness campaign about the dangers of distracted driving, there are still a handful of states that have not banned texting and driving for all drivers—including Missouri. Recent studies have concluded that as many as one in four motor vehicle crashes likely involved the use of a cell phone by a driver. Whether…
Read MoreLearning to Use Diverging Diamonds Interchanges in Kansas
Most people are adverse to change. We get set in our routines and, no matter how inefficient or dangerous that routine is, we often prefer to stick to it than to try something new. When it comes to traffic patterns, however, drivers don’t usually have a choice. When a city or county traffic department or…
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