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• Dallas Truck Accident Shuts down I-35
  Aug 03, 2011

  A Dallas truck crash shut down a section of Interstate 35 early Tuesday afternoon.  The driver of the truck was killed in the accident, but no other injuries were reported.
  

  The crash happened near the Wintergreen Road exit in DeSoto.  The truck was traveling southbound, but ended up crashing into the barrier and crossing into the northbound lanes.

  After jackknifing, the truck was turned on its side, spilling dog food and fuel onto the highway. A hazmat crew was called to clean up the scene, which had traffic stopped for miles in both directions, just as rush hour was about to begin.

  DeSoto Police and the Dallas Sheriff's Office are investigating the crash, but have not yet determined what caused it. An SUV was also involved in the crash.

• Fort Worth Car Accident Claims the Life of 1, Injures 4
  Apr 15, 2011

  A Fort Worth car accident involving a single vehicle claims the life of a 12-year-old girl and leaves four others injured after their car slams into a guardrail and flips over. The incident took place at approximately 1:00 on Thursday afternoon, March 24, 2011, near Interstate 35W and Northside Drive.

  According to reports, witnesses saw a man driving very fast and weaving in and out of traffic. The car then swerved across the highway and slammed into a guardrail before flipping over. His identity was not immediately made known.

  A 12-year-old girl was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Rescue crews transported two adults and two other children to a local hospital where they were treated for injuries sustained in the crash. Their conditions were not immediately made available.

  The fatal Fort Worth car accident is still under investigation by local authorities. It is unclear as to whether any charges will be filed against the male driver.

  This is a tragic accident and we would like to extend our thoughts and condolences to everyone that has been affected by it. We would also like to wish the victims a speedy recovery during this difficult time.

• "Just Put it Down" Campaign Launched by Van Wey Law to Increase Awareness about the Dangers of Distracted Driving
  Apr 14, 2011

  Distracted driving accounted for nearly 5500 deaths in the United States in 2009. (Distraction.gov) More than 91 percent of the U.S. population have a cell phone, and the National Safety Council estimates that at any given time 11 percent of people are using their cells phones while driving. Teens are especially likely to be involved in a distracted driving accident. Of the fatal crashes involving teenage drivers, 16 percent were reported to have involved distracted driving. (Distraction.gov)
  
  "Deaths due to distracted driving are 100 percent preventable and can be dramatically reduced if drivers put an end to their distractions in the car," says Kay L. Van Wey, head attorney of Van Wey Law. In response to this distracted driving epidemic, Van Wey Law has launched a community service campaign called "Just Put it Down." As a credible and caring firm, Van Wey Law wants to make a difference by educating people on the dangers of distracted driving. According to Ms. Van Wey, "We care about the communities that we serve, and we want to get the message out that distracted driving is a problem that we can change. Justputitdown.com is a way for us to reach out to the community and educate everyone about the dangers of distracted driving."

  You can get involved by taking the pledge to stop your own distracted driving at justputitdown.com. In partnership with justputitdown.com, Van Wey Law is also launching a Facebook page where you can share your story of a distracted driving disaster, hope, or even why you decided to take the pledge. Networking with others and sharing stories of distracted driving helps get the word out about this dangerous practice and educates others on the importance of just putting it down when driving.

  To get involved in the fight to end distracted driving or to learn how you can take part in this community service campaign, visit justputitdown.com and take the pledge to just put it down while driving.

• Dallas Pedestrian Accident Leaves Woman in Serious Condition
  Apr 14, 2011

  A Dallas pedestrian accident involving a driver suspected to be intoxicated leaves a woman in serious condition. The incident took place on Thursday evening, April 7, 2011, in the 3000 block of Bickers Street in the West Dallas area.

  According to reports, the incident took place in the Lakeview Townhouse complex on Bickers Street. There, a car was seen by witnesses speeding through a parking lot. The driver apparently lost control of the vehicle, drove across a grassy area, and smashed into a concrete pillar.

  The force of the impact sent his vehicle into a parked car which then ran over a female pedestrian. Rescue crews transported the unidentified woman to the hospital where she was listed in serious condition. The extent of her injuries was not made known.

  The unidentified driver was not injured in the crash. However, he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

  Several people began fighting among themselves after a large crowd gathered following the accident. It was unclear if anyone was injured in the scuffle.

  The Dallas pedestrian accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Officers indicated that they would be taking a blood sample from the suspect.

  This is an unfortunate incident, and we wish the victim a speedy recovery during this difficult time.

• Dallas Pedestrian Accident Involving a Monster Truck Claims Life of One at Strip Club
  Apr 08, 2011

  A Dallas pedestrian accident outside of a local strip club claims the life of a woman after she is struck by a monster truck. The incident took place at approximately 2:15 AM on Thursday morning, March 17, 2011, in the parking lot of Spearmint Rhino Gentleman's Club on Composite Drive.

  According to local police, the driver of a lifted, silver, four-door Ford F-250 failed to see a female pedestrian in the Spearmint Rhino Gentleman's Club's parking lot and ran her over. The victim, Kasey McKenzie, 23, of Granbury, lost her life from injuries sustained in the freak accident.

  The driver has been identified as 27-year-old Eric Crutchfield. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and charged with intoxicated manslaughter. He was also allegedly driving on a suspended license.

  The police report cites that the front tires on Mr. Crutchfield's truck appeared to be at least three feet tall. He told police that he did not realize that he hit her until people in the parking lot stopped him.

  Ms. McKenzie's family and friends have reported that she was not an employee of the strip club.

  The fatal Dallas pedestrian accident is still under investigation by local authorities.

  This is a terrible tragedy and we would like to extend our thoughts and condolences to the victim's family and friends during this difficult time.

• Dallas Car Accident Leaves Young Boy in Critical Condition
  Apr 07, 2011

  A Dallas car accident involving two vehicles sends two people, including a 3-year-old boy, to a local hospital. The incident took place at approximately 1:15 PM on Monday, March 21, 2011, in the 3000 block of Harry Hines Boulevard and Wolf Street in Dallas' Oak Lawn area.

  According to local police, a car was traveling south on Harry Hines Boulevard when the driver suddenly turned in front of a Lexus, also traveling south. The Lexus struck the left rear of the car. The force of the impact caused the car to spin across the northbound lanes and jump a curb.

  A 3-year-old boy and a 28-year-old woman were ejected from the car. Rescue crews transported the two victims along with the driver of the car to Parkland Memorial Hospital. The accident left the toddler in critical condition.

  The driver of the Lexus was not injured in the two-vehicle wreck.

  The fatal Dallas car accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Police are trying to determine if the child was either not in his car seat or was not properly secured.

  This is a tragic accident and we would like to extent our thoughts to everyone involved in the collision. We wish them a speedy recovery.

• Distracted Driving Awareness Month is Around the Corner
  Mar 24, 2011

  On March 24, 2011, the Unites States House of Representatives passed a bill making April the Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The legislation is part of a move to combat the ever growing problem of drivers operating vehicles while using handheld devices, such as cell phones.
  
  Texas is also joining the effort by pushing a bill that would create a statewide ban on texting while driving. The bill, HB 242, would ban Texas drivers from text messaging, instant messaging and composing e-mails while behind the wheel.
  
  The bill would enhance current Texas laws that prohibit drivers under the age of 18, and bus drivers in the presence of children, from texting. Texas also currently prohibits the use of handheld devices while in school zones.
  
  Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Galveston, Missouri City and San Antonio already have laws similar to HB 242.  Since February 2010, officers from the Austin Police Department have issued 156 citations for violating the use of handheld devices while driving.
  
  The Texas Transportation Institute recently conducted a survey finding that 52 percent of Texas drivers support laws that would ban the use of cell phones while driving.
  
  According to the Department of Transportation, approximately 5,500 people in America lost their lives in 2009 in accidents related to distracted driving. Nearly 500,000 were injured.

• McKinney Car Accident on Lake Forest Drive Results in Death
  Mar 21, 2011

  A McKinney car accident involving three vehicles claims the life of one person and sends four others to the hospital. The incident took place at approximately 5:00 AM on Monday morning, March 14, 2011, along Lake Forest Drive.
  
  According to the McKinney Police Department, two Ford Mustangs were seen by witnesses traveling southbound on Lake Forest Drive at a high rate of speed when they slammed into a street sweeper truck at the intersection of McKinney Ranch Parkway.
  
  Deputy Chief of Police Kim Malolepzy reported that one of the members of the sweeper crew lost his life in the collision. Rescue crews transported two others to Medical Center of McKinney. Their conditions were not immediately made known.
  
  The two Mustang drivers, who are believed to be in their late 20s, were taken by air to Parkland Memorial in Dallas. Their conditions were also not made known.
  
  The street sweeper truck is owned by a private company that was hired by the city.
  
  The McKinney car accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Police believe that alcohol played a role in the three-vehicle crash.
  
  This is a terrible tragedy and we extend our thoughts and condolences to everyone who has been affected by the accident.

• Arlington Car Accident Along Interstate 30 Leads to Tragedy
  Mar 18, 2011

  An Arlington car accident involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) claims the lives of two men after the driver slammed into a bridge support. The incident took place at approximately 6:30 AM on Wednesday morning, March 9, 2011, along Interstate 30, near Dallas.
  
  According to police, a Lexus SUV traveling west on Interstate 30 left the North Texas freeway and slammed into a bridge support at the Davis Drive overpass, between Fielder Street and Cooper Street. Rescue crews found the SUV upside down, wedged between the bridge pillars.
  
  The force of the impact ejected the unidentified driver from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the accident scene from injuries sustained in the single-vehicle accident. An unidentified passenger was found inside the vehicle. He was also pronounced dead at the accident scene. Police report that both victims were in their early twenties.
  
  Police have yet to determine the actual cause of the crash, but indicate that the SUV may have been traveling very fast when it left the road and smashed into the bridge support.
  
  The fatal Arlington accident is still under investigation by local authorities.
  
  This is a terrible tragedy and we would like to extend our thoughts and condolences to the both of the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.

• Fatal Dallas Car Accident on Interstate 45
  Mar 12, 2011

  A Dallas car accident involving a wrong-way driver claims the lives of two people and injures two others. The collision occurred in the northbound lanes of Interstate 45 near the intersection of Loop 12, at approximately 2:30 AM on Friday morning, February 25, 2011.
  
  According to Dallas County Sheriff’s Department investigators, a red Ford pickup truck was traveling south in the northbound lanes of Interstate 45 when the driver slammed into a northbound Nissan pickup truck. The driver of the Ford pickup truck has been identified as Joseph Macias.
  
  Luis Alvarado, 35, of Denton, was driving the Nissan when the accident occurred. Unfortunately, he was killed on impact. One of Mr. Alvarado’s passengers, Jose Aguiluz-Coreas, 35, of New Jersey, was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
  
  Mr. Macias, along with a third passenger in the Nissan, were taken to the hospital where they were treated for injuries sustained in the accident. Their conditions were not immediately made known.
  
  The fatal Dallas car accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Investigators have indicated that they believe alcohol may have played a role in the collision.
  
  This is an unfortunate incident and we extend our thoughts and condolences to everyone who has been affected by this tragedy.
  

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