Two construction workers were airlifted and hospitalized after falling 20 feet from a bridge over Lake Houston, according to YourHoustonNews.com. The two were working on the bridge July 5 when they reportedly were pushed by a bucket of a construction vehicle. The accident highlights a common source of injuries on construction sites. So common are … Continued
Come November, voters in League City will decide whether the city’s red light cameras should stay or go. Three intersections now have the cameras, which take split-second photos of drivers who run red lights. But do they reduce motor vehicle accidents? Proponents of red light cameras will tell you that the tools can reduce accidents … Continued
Teens in the Driver Seat is a decade-old program in Texas. It was established to help get teens involved in their own auto accident prevention. During the past 10 years, these young adults have campaigned for safety in order to prevent tragedies. According to the official website, risk awareness among teens has risen as kids … Continued
The Houston Chronicle this week reports that aggressive driving (road rage) has led to more than 900 car accidents in the greater Houston area over the last five years. These auto accidents are often caused when someone is frustrated in traffic and begins driving with a chip on their shoulder. They are more likely to … Continued
A few weeks ago, two Texas construction workers were killed when a crane collapsed on the campus of UT-Dallas. The crane was being dismantled at the time of the construction site accident, and the workers were on top of an unfinished building. According to witnesses, screams were heard as the accident occurred. Though the accident … Continued
Aggressive driving can get you a fine of $200 in the state of Texas. But that’s not the only consequence of getting mad behind the wheel. Aggressive drivers are much more likely to cause accidents. If you’ve ever seen or had a confrontation with an aggressive driver, you know how frustrations can run high on … Continued
Near the town of Rosenburg, three people were killed in a tragic glider accident. While there is reason to believe a dolly on the plane’s tail is to blame, the behavior of the glider and the actions of pilot and the tow plane are being examined. According to the Houston Chronicle, a 68-year-old man, his … Continued
This past weekend, Houston saw several accidents blamed on wet roads. According to ABC 13, slick roads were blamed in several accidents, including one where two children had to be airlifted to the hospital. Weather conditions like excess rain can lead to dangerous driving conditions, and Texas car accidents should be a reminder to Houston-area … Continued
A Texas concrete batch plant was the setting of a tragic accident last week, where one worker lost an arm. The plant is being assembled to work alongside a loop construction project, creating a bypass near Hwy. 271. According to the Daily Tribune: Precise details remain sketchy at press time because of a lack of … Continued
Earlier this month, an accident at a Channelview refinery plant in Texas resulted in the death of one worker and the injury of another. According to MyFoxHouston.com, the industrial accident may have occurred while the workers were welding. As anyone in this area of the country knows, plants dealing with crude oil or any petroleum … Continued
