Month: October 2012

Abraham Watkins

More Partners Joining the Message of the Dangers of Distracted Driving and Creating Events Geared at Teens

Did you know that more drivers under the age of 20 are involved in fatal distracted driving accidents than any other group? In fact, new data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has shown that drivers 15 to 19 are responsible for 13 percent of distracted driving crashes that result in death….

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Issues Safety Advisory about Counterfeit Airbags

On Wednesday, the United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a consumer safety advisory to alert consumers about the dangers of counterfeit airbags. According to the NHTSA, consumers who have been involved in an automobile accident and who have either had the airbags in their vehicle replaced by a repair…

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Abraham Watkins

Investigation into Honda Pilot SUV and Odyssey Vehicles As a Result of Park Failures

According to an article published in the New York Times, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation of about 577,000 Honda Pilot SUV’s and Odyssey minivans after reports that their park interlocks failed, allowing them to roll away. NHTSA’s investigation was announced just days after Honda added nearly 600,000 Accords to…

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Abraham Watkins

Another Senseless Death Caused by Drunk Driving

News outlets are reporting another senseless death caused by drunk driving. On Thursday, October 4, 2012, Elias Hernandez was headed home in his pickup truck, along with his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchild. The family was allegedly rear-ended by Tomas Ortiz, Jr., who was driving a Dodge Charger. New accounts said investigators estimated his speed…

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