March 9, 2012

Cyclist is Killed Due to a Serious Accident

A witness has been asked to help police find a driver who was involved in a fatal traffic accident and failed to stop. The collision occurred on Sunday Morning in the South of Charlotte.

The car accident happened at 6 AM in the morning and occurred on a busy intersection. Three cyclists were riding along the intersection when one of them fell off. The bike rider who fell off the bike was hit by a car as he was lying on the ground. The other riders in the group were not injured.

Although the accident probably was not the drivers fault, the driver failed to stop. Instead the car carried on heading towards South Boulevard. Because this driver failed to stop and participate in the investigation, the witness is helping police to track down the driver who sped away.

There are speed bumps on the street where the accident happened as there are in places like Brooklyn and The Bronx. This is to prevent drivers going too quickly on this popular cut though. However, many drivers still exceed the speed limit of 25 miles per hour on a regular basis. This makes cycling and even walking around the area more dangerous than it has to be.

There are a lot of bike riders in the area and this death has shocked the whole community. Many people are left unsure about whether they really want to cycle anymore. Personal injury happens to often.

The local residents are also concerned that even with the speed bumps and obvious speed signs, many motorists are still going much faster than 25 miles per hour. This is putting our children and cyclists at risk. Many cars speed through the street to save time going along main roads.

The police investigation has revealed that the car involved in the accident is either a Toyota Corolla or Tercel and is thought to be either blue or silver in color. There should be minor damage to the front of the car. The police ask anyone with information to get in touch so that the driver can be charged and the area made safer.

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August 3, 2011

Australian Rugby Player Involved in Car Accident

An Australian rugby player was injured recently when his car was hit by a local transit bus. Two teammates traveling in a car behind the player were able to pull him from the car. Even though the player suffered minor injuries to his back, neck and chest, he underwent a brain scan to determine if he also suffered a concussion. Head injuries that go untreated can lead to serious health risks later on, notes a New York Auto Accident Lawyer. The player may have also injured his shoulder, but further tests are needed.
Those on the bus were not injured in the accident. The bus, carrying around 43 people, was making its regular stops when it hit the car. It is unknown at this time who caused the accident, the player or the bus driver, because police are still gathering evidence. The State Transit Department is cooperating fully with law enforcement to determine the exact cause of the accident. The accident happened in the morning around 8am.
The 23-year old rugby player was on his way to train when the accident occurred. The talented player was a member of the Sea Eagles Queensland Cup feeder team last season. This season, the player participated in two pre-season trials and was in contention to play against. Lawyers in Brooklyn and the Bronx are well aware of the complications which arise from bus accidents. Melbourne in an upcoming rugby match, reports a NY Car Accident Lawyer. It is unknown when the player will be able to get back into the game.
Luckily, no one was seriously injured in the accident. Paramedics and law enforcement officials at the scene took the player to the hospital for his injuries, indicates a New York Injury Lawyer. A spokesperson for the hospital reported that the player was in stable condition and that additional tests were necessary just to make sure he was healthy enough to go home.
Even though his injuries may be minor, it may take some time for the player to heal fully, says a New York Injury Lawyer. It will important for the player to get plenty of rest to allow his injuries to heal before he tries to rejoin his team to play rugby.

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