Week of October 9, 2023
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VDOT Safety Worker Struck and Killed While Assisting Motorist on I-64
13NewsPolice discovered that a vehicle had hit a VDOT Safety Support Patrol truck, and had also struck the VDOT worker who was outside the VDOT truck at the time.
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Rise in Deer-Related Crashes in Virginia Prompts Warning to Drivers
WRICVirginia saw a rise in crashes last year involving deer, causing safety experts to warn drivers to be cautious on the road.
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Is Distracted Driving Still a Major Threat on Virginia's Roads?
NewsBreakUsing a cell phone or engaging with other in-vehicle technologies has become one of the leading causes of vehicle crashes across the Commonwealth.
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How to Avoid Animal Collisions
Automotive FleetIn the U.S., there are approximately two million collisions between vehicles and animals every year, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
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AI and High-Definition Cameras Revolutionize Understanding of Distracted Driving: Insights from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Study
WSETAdvancements in technology, including artificial intelligence, offer new ways to understand the prevalence and dangers of distracted driving.
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Ultimate Safety Guide for Fall Family Road Trips
Travel NoireIf you’re headed cross country or just a few hours away, follow these tips for fall road trip safety with your family.
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The Pedestrian Safety Crisis in America
NPQThe number of pedestrians struck and killed by vehicles reached—and then surpassed—a 40-year high in 2021, according to the latest national data released by the Governors Highways Safety Association, a nonprofit representation of US state and territorial highway safety offices.
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Talk to Teens About the Importance of Driving Safety During National Teen Driver Safety Week
PR NewswireNational Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-21, 2023 and the National Road Safety Foundation reminds parents that this is a good time to have a conversation with teens about safe driving habits.
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Why We Struggle to See in the Dark
AAAWhen aging eyes meet nighttime roadways, driving can be hazardous. Here’s how you can make the road you travel safer.
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Portsmouth Family Mourns Loss of VDOT Safety Service Patroller
WAVYTrinette Porter wept uncontrollably as she described Sunday’s sudden and preventable death of 52-year-old Craig Boone, who is affectionately known as Bread.
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National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day Showcases App that Limits Distractions
SWVA TodayThe “do not disturb while driving” setting on your cellphone isn’t just for remaining undisturbed during meetings or movies. It also can limit phone distractions behind the wheel and help make roadways safer.