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Norfolk Tide Light Rail Accident; Second Car Collision before opening
Another collision has occurred on 2nd Street and Brambleton Avenue between a car and a light rail train in Downtown Norfolk. This will be the second accident involving a Tide light rail train in less than a week, with just 2 days before its grand opening.
According to WVEC, Haywood Waller was driving a 1992 Ford van on 2nd St, attempting to make a right onto Brambleton Avenue when he collided with a moving light rail train. Mr. Waller was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, no one else was hurt.
He has been issued a summons for disregarding a traffic direction signal.
HRT President and CEO Philip Shucet told WVEC, “People need to look at the signs and obey them,” said Shucet. “I don’t think the train collided with the van. I think the van collided with the train, but our investigation will have to be done to verify this.”
Last week, the Norfolk light rail train was involved in a hit and run at the same intersection. A blue Toyota Camry clipped the light rail train, knocking off the left front quarter panel, and drove off. This was the first car and light rail accident to occur before the opening of the Tide.
Norfolk Light Rail Train Hit & Run Accident; first accident for The Tide
Light rail train involved in hit & run: wavy.com
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Eastern Shore car accident kills 2 and injures 2 others
According to WVEC.com, two people were killed and two others were injured in a car accident on the Eastern Shore around 10:00PM last night.
The vehicle, a Buick Century, was traveling on Route 178 when it ran off of the road, hit a tree stump, and overturned.
The driver, Cecilio Purdena Alaniz, and the front seat passenger, Shirley Mae Tate, were both killed. Both Alaniz and Tate lived in Craddockville.
The two back seat passengers were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Va. State Police have said everyone in the vehicle was wearing a seat belt, however alcohol may have contributed to the crash.
Full StoryNorfolk Light Rail Could Contribute to Accidents and Injuries
The new light rail system, The Tide, is due to open to the public August 19th and Hampton Roads Transit hopes to prevent accidents by educating people about safety, according to an article in The Virginian Pilot.
Combine light rail trains, cars, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestrians and it may be inevitable that a collision or an injury occurs. With any new light rail system, it is expected that accidents and injuries occur more frequently in the beginning as everyone begins to adjust.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in 2005, incidences involving Light Rail Transit systems in the US include:
- 625 accidents
- 268 injuries
- 15 fatalities
Light rail operators have reported during testing this month that, “something happens pretty much every day.” This however is due, in part, to public negligence. Despite signs and lights, drivers are still running red lights, making illegal turns, and stopping on the tracks. In 2009, the Federal Transportation Administration reported that 90% of accidents involving light rail trains is caused by “public behavior.”
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has added a number of safety measures to prevent accidents in general. These safety measures include:
SUV Hits Motorcycle in Chesapeake Accident, Motorcyclist loses leg
A serious accident occurred between a SUV and a motorcyclist this morning in Chesapeake. The accident resulted in serious injuries to the motorcyclist, including the loss of his leg.
The accident occurred in the 400 block of Mt. Pleasant Road around 6:30a.m., according to WVEC.com.
Police are reporting that the driver of the SUV was taking a left turn onto the 168 Bypass when it collided with the motorcyclist. The impact severed the biker’s leg.
The rider of the motorcycle was taken to the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital by Nightingale.
Charges are pending against the SUV driver who was determined to be at fault.
Motorcycle driver loses leg in accident: wavy.com
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The major cause remains the failure of other drivers to recognize motorcyclists.
Full StoryChesapeake man killed after faulty fuel line causes SUV fire; woman & child injured
An unfortunate accident occurred Sunday when a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse caught fire due to what police are saying was a faulty fuel line killing James Anthony Weschler.
Michelle Weschler and a four year old child in the backseat were able to get out of the vehicle when someone stopped to help them escape.
According to WVEC.com, she was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and is in critical condition. The child was also injured and taken to Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters.
The accident happened occurred near Little Creek Road on I-64.
Mr. Weschler was 38 years old and a Chesapeake resident. According to the Virginian-Pilot he was in the Navy.
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Q: In Virginia, Can I have a claim if I am partly at fault in a car accident?
In Virginia, you may not file a claim if you in any way contributed to your injuries.
Comparative Negligence vs Contributory Negligence
Comparative Negligence
Almost all states follow the comparative negligence system which allocates a percentage of fault between the individuals involved in the accident. With this type of system a defendant may prove that the plaintiff was partially at fault for the accident, relieving themselves of full liability.
- “pure” comparative negligence
- If a plaintiff was awarded $100,000 and the judge determined that the plaintiff was 10% at fault for their injury, they would receive $90,000. Damages are reduced to reflect the their contribution to the injury. This would also apply if the plaintiff were 80% responsible for their injury, and they would receive 20% of the damages.
- “modified” comparative negligence
- Most states that follow the comparative negligence system use this modified approach. If the plaintiff is found to be 50% or more responsible for the accident, they may not recover any damages at all.
Contributory Negligence
Virginia is one of the few states that still follow the contributory negligence system. The only other states are: Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington DC.
The contributory negligence system prohibits an accident victim from recovering any compensation if the defendant can prove the plaintiff contributed to the accident in any way at all.
More Virginia Car Accident Frequently Asked Questions
- If I was driving a car or was a passenger in a car struck by another car, can I sue the driver of the car that caused the accident for my injuries?
- Do I have to go to court to receive a settlement for my injuries?
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“Over the Limit, Under Arrest” Drunk Driving Campaign begins
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and the U.S. Department of Transportation has kicked off their annual holiday drunk driving crackdown Monday, according to Arlington Now.
This nationwide crackdown known for its tagline “Drunk Driving: Over the Limit, Under Arrest,” will spend approximately $7 million on TV and radio advertising.
The program began after a 2007 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed the death toll from drunk-driving crashes over Christmas and New Years holiday was significantly higher than during the rest of the year, according to The Epoch Times.
Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is highlighting a new “No Refusal” enforcement programthat states can use. The enforcement strategy allows jurisdictions to obtain search warrants for blood samples from impaired drivers who refuse breath tests.
According to last years data, the NHTSA reported 10,839 deaths involving alcohol-impaired driving crashes, with 753 during the month of December alone.
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Full StoryPittsylvania, VA tractor trailer accident kills teen
17 year old Abria Stone, a student at Chatham High School, was killed in a Pittsylvania, VA tractor trailer accident. Around 11:30 PM on Monday, December 14, Stone’s car had broken down in the right hand lane of U.S. 29.
According to GoDanRiver.com, a passenger car swerved to avoid hitting the teen’s car obstructing the view of the driver of the Old Dominion tractor trailer. Harold Tuttle, the driver of the tractor trailer, hit the vehicle causing his truck to flip.
Abria Stone was taken to the Danville Regional Mideical Center, and then to Moses Sone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, NC where she later died. The two passengers in Stone’s car were hospitalized, but their injuries were unknown.
Tuttle of Kennersville, NC had to be extracted from the tractor trailer and airlifted to Duke University Medical Center.
The accident is still under investigation.
Related Article: What Car Drivers Need to Know About Truck Accidents
Full StoryStatistics Show Driving With Pets As Dangerous as Driving Under the Influence
Driving with “man’s best friend” riding shotgun might not be quite as harmless as everyone thinks. Recent surveys estimate that nearly 90% of all pet owners travel with their pets and of those, 30% admit to being distracted by their pet while driving.
Considering that approximately 6,000 people die a year in distracted driver cases, and as many as half a million are injured, there is no reason to let your furry friend cause you to become a statistic.
Properly restraining your pet to keep them from being a distraction is not only safer for you, but also your pet. Even a medium sized dog can become a deadly projectile when not restrained, even at low speeds.
Full StoryVirginia Beach Teen Killed in Underage Drunk Driving Accident
The illegal sale of an alcoholic energy drink to a minor led to the death of 16 year old boy off of Indian River Road in Virginia Beach on March 7, 2010.
According to the Virginian Pilot, the teenager was convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) and aggravated involuntary manslaughter. His friend, Joseph “Joey” Fonseca, was killed upon impact during the crash.
The man responsible for the sale of the drinks, Dae “David” Ik Chong, has had a suspension of his license to sell alcohol for 30 days while pending further charges.
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