A lot of parents in North Carolina send their children to school on school buses. Those parents ostensibly hope their children will be safe riding the bus; however, school buses have to share the road with other vehicles. While a school bus driver would hopefully...
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Crash on I-485 inner loop seriously injures 1
The hustle and bustle of Charlotte means that traffic is on the city’s roads at all times of day and night. The early morning hours have historically been among the most dangerous to be on the road in North Carolina and everywhere else. During these times, many...
Several people facing charges for stealing gas in Charlotte
The recent meteoric rise in gas prices has put a strain on the pockets of motorists throughout North Carolina and around the country. With prices so high, the potential exists for criminals to devise methods for getting free gas and/or profiting from the exorbitant...
Higher speeds generally mean higher risks
Most drivers travel over the speed limit at some point, but here is a distinct difference between traveling a few miles per hour over the posted speed limit and driving at recklessly high speeds. Drivers who speed may not realize it at the time, but they are putting...
Car crash in Charlotte claims 1 life, injures another
In North Carolina and elsewhere, most people drive safely and in accordance with the rules of the road. Sometimes however, despite their best efforts at staying safe, drivers can still become involved in motor vehicle accidents due the recklessness or negligence of...
Charlotte police officer facing DWI charges after crash
In North Carolina and elsewhere, people tend to hold law enforcement officers to a higher standard than civilians. Sworn to uphold the law, police officers should be an example to others, not only in their professional lives but their personal lives as well. Because...
2-car accident in Charlotte claims 1 life
Driving in and around Charlotte is not without its share of risks. The major metropolitan area sees a lot of traffic each day, and with that, the potential for North Carolina motorists becoming involved in accidents. Sadly, one person recently lost his life in a...
3-car crash in Charlotte injures 2
Whether in North Carolina of some other state, road intersections are notoriously dangerous. At any given time, vehicles are traversing the junction to get to their destinations, and whenever traffic patterns cross, the potential for accidents arises. Such seems to be...
Undercover operation nets 30+ arrests
Unfortunately, some people will try anything to make money. This includes selling illegal drugs as well as the unlicensed sale of alcohol and firearms. The state of North Carolina recently completed an extensive investigation into the illegal sale of drugs, alcohol...
The threat of drowsy driving
Getting enough sleep is an important part of living a happy, healthy life. Unfortunately, many adults in North Carolina are chronically sleep deprived. This makes doing everyday activities like driving exponentially more dangerous. Drowsy driving is a growing problem...
