Last month, a sandstorm in Utah was the catalyst for a series of car crashes that claimed the lives of eight people and injured ten; four of the victims were adults, and the remaining four were children. The high winds began to kick up sand and dust around 4:30 pm on July 25. The lack…

Technology can save lives. In the third decade of the 21st century, there’s no excuse for cars failing to have top-of-the line crash avoidance technology. While we’re far from having cars that drive themselves, software and hardware do help cars stay away from other cars and pedestrians. The latest technology should warn the driver when…

Car recalls occur all too often. In many cases, the recalls are issued or initiated by the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA). Many times, the car manufacturers initiate their own recalls or issue recalls after an NHTSA investigation. Cars are usually recalled due to reports of deaths, injuries, or defective parts. Victims of fatal…

Single-vehicle crashes occur more often than one might think. These crashes are just what the name implies: they involve just one vehicle. Trucks, SUVs, vans, cars, and motorcycles can be involved in single-vehicle crashes that cause serious injury and even death. In Arizona in 2019, there were 569 fatalities caused by single-vehicle crashes, which accounted…

A vehicle rollover is exactly what it sounds like: a vehicle which, for any given reason, rolls over onto its side or roof. The chances of a rollover accident increase when you drive an SUV, pickup truck, or van as larger vehicle are more prone to this type of accident. Today, we want to look…