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When a driver fails to remain at the scene, anyone who might be injured could be in jeopardy. Just as in other cities across the country, some of these crashes here in Kansas City are not discovered for an extended period. Depending on the severity of the injuries suffered by the victims of hit-and-run accidents, the time that they go…
There is more than one way that a driver could end up on the wrong side of a Missouri roadway. In many cases, a driver will merge onto the highway going the wrong-way. These wrong-way drivers are often driving at or near highway speeds by the time they encounter an unsuspecting vehicle heading in the right direction. Many head-on collisions…
Missouri readers are most likely well aware that driving under the influence is not only against the law, but it is extremely dangerous. The victims of drunk driving accidents often hope that impaired drivers will face criminal penalties for their actions. However, sometimes, drunk drivers who are believed to be responsible for accidents face minor penalties, if any at all.…
On Dec. 9 at approximately 7:15 p.m., police were called to the scene of a hit-and-run accident involving the death of a 13-year-old girl. Police took a person into custody who is believed to have struck the teenager. Further investigation, however, revealed that, as is the case in some hit-and-run accidents, more than one vehicle was involved in the Missouri…
Many Missouri drivers remain vigilant while they are on city streets. When they pull into a parking lot or driveway, they tend to relax and believe the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident is no longer an issue. However, head-on collisions and T-bone collisions can happen in the most unconventional places. At approximately 7:11 a.m. on…
Every city and county in Missouri has its own political structure with elected officials such as mayors, city council members and county commissioners. Like everyone else in the communities they serve, these elected officials also travel the state’s roadways. Of course, they are as much at risk of being the victims of head-on collisions as others on the road are.…
Some Missouri intersections seem to have more accidents than others. After a certain number of crashes, it would make sense for city, county and state officials to consider making changes to such an intersection in order to improve safety. One intersection in particular recently saw two deadly T-bone collisions within 10 days. The first crash occurred on Nov. 13. Two…
Some crashes that occur here in Missouri are challenging for investigators. For instance, the occupants of vehicles involved in suspected single-car rollover accidents may not survive to provide police with information regarding what happened. Without any additional witnesses, the factors that led to these wrecks can be elusive. For instance, police do not even know when a recent single-vehicle accident occurred.…
Each year, a significant number of people in Missouri are killed in motor vehicle accidents. Sadly, some of these victims are children. Like other accidents, head-on collisions do not discriminate when it comes to age. Even when properly restrained, the intensity of such an impact can end young lives before they have a chance to start. Two children, a 5-year-old…
Individuals who legally have the right-of-way in an intersection should not have to worry about another vehicle entering the intersection illegally. Unfortunately, many of the T-bone collisions that occur each year in Missouri are due to drivers failing to obey traffic signals and signs. Innocent motorists and their passengers suffer the ramifications of another driver’s negligence. Law enforcement officials investigating…