Monthly Archives: January 2011

High Speed Motorcycle Chase in California

A motorcyclist led police on a high-speed chase in Monterrey County when police attempted to pull him over. The driver reached speeds of over 100 mph. MONTEREY, Calif. — A motorcyclist led deputies on a high-speed chase through parts of unincorporated Monterey County early this morning, the sheriff’s office reported. Deputies initiated a traffic stop [...]

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Mixed Feelings About New CT Motorcycle Law

In Connecticut, a new law went into effect January 1 that makes it mandatory for new motorcycle drivers to take a safety training class. The course is required in order for the riders to receive their license to ride a bike. A new law that went into effect Jan. 1 requires that all new motorcycle [...]

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Ongoing Investigation of Motorcycle Cop Killed in Accident

In Dallas, the family of a fallen officer is still looking for answers about a crash that killed the officer in 2008. Victor Lozado had only graduated from motorcycle training a month before he was killed. DALLAS – Victor Lozada was a Dallas Police veteran but had graduated from motorcycle training only a month before [...]

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Motorcycles Slowed at Daytona

The wet track at Daytona has slowed motorcycles down. Dunlop has had to scrap plans for extensive testing of motorcycle tires as a result. DAYTONA BEACH, FL, JAN 19 – Anyone expecting clarity from the second Daytona Dunlop tire test came away disappointed. Yes, the factory riders were at the top, as expected, but the [...]

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Collision Leaves One in Intensive Care Unit

A collision that occurred in Panama City Beach in Florida has left one person in the intensive care unit. Three others were also injured in the crash. Panama City Beach, FL—Four people suffered injuries ranging from minor to critical in a two-vehicle collision Sunday evening, January 2, 2010. The injurious motor vehicle accident occurred around [...]

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2 Dead in Chain Reaction Accident

A chain reaction accident in Florida has left two people dead. The accident involved a pickup truck, two cars and a semi-truck. Palm Bay, FL—Charges are pending in a double-fatal multiple vehicle crash that occurred along the southbound exit ramp from Interstate 95 onto Malabar Road in Brevard County. The deadly collision, which involved two [...]

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Pilot Killed in Plane Crash

A pilot that was approaching the Birmingham International Airport was killed when his plane crashed. The small plane crashed on its final descent. Birmingham, AL—A pilot was killed when the small plane he was operating crashed into a residential neighborhood near Birmingham International Airport (BHM) Wednesday evening, Jan. 5, 2010. The fiery Alabama aviation accident [...]

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Doctor Sued for Care of Pregnant Woman

A couple in NY is suing a doctor over the care of the woman while she was pregnant. The couple is seeking punitive damages for mental and emotional distress. Oneida, NY—A Canastota couple filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against an Oneida doctor, seeking punitive damages for “severe emotional distress, mental anguish and pain and suffering,” [...]

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Fatal Plane Crash Being Investigated

A fatal plane crash that took the life of a couple is currently being investigated by federal aviation authorities. The airplane went down a quarter of a mile from the airport. Chester, CA—Federal aviation authorities are expected to probe a double-fatality plane crash that occurred near a rural airport in Chester, Calif. Thursday night, Jan. [...]

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New Safety Standards for Cribs

The CPSC has implemented new safety standards for cribs. The safety standards will apply to both full-size and non full-size cribs. Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved new mandatory safety measures for full-size and non full-size cribs. The new crib safety standards were apart of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act [...]

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