Amusements parks are engrained in American tradition. The roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, cotton candy, and endless entertainment make a trip to the amusement park a joyous family occasion. Sometimes, however, that amusement park trip takes a catastrophic turn. Recently, a 52-year-old Dallas woman was thrown from her seat on the Texas Giant, a 14 story Six […]
Motorcycle enthusiasts love the thrill of the open road and the feel of the air rushing past. Riding a motorcycle has become a beloved American pastime and a way of life for some. Unfortunately, however, the rate of motorcycle accidents has climbed in recent years. Each year, over 4,500 riders are killed in accidents on […]
Due to their enormous size and immense weight, any accident involving a semi-truck or 18-wheeler can lead to tragic consequences. Drivers of these large commercial vehicles are held to a higher safety standard because it takes a significant amount of experience, skill and training to safely maneuver these massive vehicles. Sadly, in Tupelo, a semi-truck […]
Drivers of Nissan Infinite M sedans and Toyota Sienna minivans, beware! These vehicles are part of a mass recall by their manufacturers because they contain defects that could, and have in some cases, cause serious accidents. Here is a look at the recall broken down by vehicle: Nissan Infinite M Sedan Nissan has announced the […]
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Recent studies reveal two trends in accidental death rates: the overall accidental death rate appears to be climbing, while rates have plunged nationally for children and teens. Studies reveal that the accidental death rate on the whole has been steadily increasing over the past few years, both in Mississippi and nationwide. Accidental death rates are […]
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Youth sports have become interwoven into American culture. Over 60% of all children play some form of sport outside of school. This equates to over 4.5 million children in the U.S. playing a youth sport each year. Many of these children develop high hopes of moving up to the big leagues. However, for some, this […]
Recently, a high speed police chase in southern Mississippi ended in a serious car accident involving an innocent man and his son. Sabree Rashid, of Gauthier, says he and his teenage son are grateful to be alive after the high speed collision. Rashid was driving with his son on a Tuesday evening in Biloxi. He […]
In Mississippi, distracted driving is the second leading cause of traffic fatalities. Each year, more than 3,000 people are killed in crashes involving a distracted driver. Distracted driving may arguably be more dangerous than driving while intoxicated. In fact, 25% of fatal crashes in Mississippi are attributed to some form of distraction, which is a […]
Each year, over 50,000 individuals die and 275,000 are hospitalized from traumatic brain injuries, also known as concussions. Of these deaths and hospitalizations, approximately 173,000 concussions are youth sports related. Sadly, the annual rate of traumatic brain injury among young athletes seems to be on the rise. In fact, emergency room visits for sports related […]
Recently, a medical helicopter made a crash landing in Madison County, injuring the pilot, terrifying the patient and crew, damaging the helicopter, and startling a local man. The helicopter, a MedStat chopper, was carrying a crew of three and a patient. The helicopter left the Pioneer Hospital in Ackerman and headed toward the Baptist Hospital. […]