Archive for August, 2010

Forklift Collapse Kills One Worker, Seriously Injures Another

A forklift carrying a car at a New Jersey auto salvage business collapsed, crushing one worker to death and seriously injuring another who tried to help, according to an article on NorthJersey.com. The accident happened this morning at Beji Dismantling operated by Beji, LLC, an auto parts salvage business at 251 Presidential Boulevard in Paterson, [...]

Weather and Careless Driving Blamed for 69 Car Pileup

Arizona state officials say bad weather and driver carelessness resulted in multiple crashes involving 69 vehicles over a 2.5-mile stretch of interstate in Phoenix. A sudden monsoon about 6:30 pm on Saturday surprised motorists on Interstate 10 near downtown Phoenix. "The storm hit hard, hit fast and caught a lot of drivers by surprise," Bob [...]

NJ Bill would require DUI Testing for Drivers in Fatal or Serious Injury Motor Vehicle Accidents

A bill in the New Jersey legislature would require the testing of drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents resulting in fatalities or serious injures for alcohol and drug use. Assembly Bill No. A651 requires New Jersey police officers to obtain a breath or blood sample of any motor vehicle driver involved in an accident resulting [...]