Blog Posts in January, 2017

Head-Up Displays Split Safety Experts

Auto makers are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to make their cars safer. However, some of these developments are better than others. One of the newest features, in fact, might cause more harm than good. While there’s still not enough data, experts are split on whether head-up displays prevent car accidents, or create more of them by distracting drivers from the road. Head-Up ...

Truck Accident Leaves One Seriously Hurt

A woman suffered a serious injury in a truck accident just south of St. Joseph. The incident highlights the dangers of truck crashes, and how they can lead to injuries far more severe than a normal car accident. Truck Accident in St. Joseph Injures One The incident happened early in the morning on Monday, January 30, 2017. A 51-year-old woman was traveling southbound away from St. Joseph on Route ...

Misuse of Center Turn Lane Causes Car Accident

A car accident in St. Joseph led to a child suffering a personal injury when someone else misused the center turn lane on Belt Highway. Child Injured in Car Accident The incident happened late on Thursday, January 26, 2017 on Belt Highway, near the intersection with Faraon Street. This busy segment of the Belt Highway has multiple lanes going both northbound and southbound, with stores packed ...

Truck Crashes into St. Joseph City Hall

When people think of a car accident, they typically imagine a pair of cars colliding with each other. While this is the case for most crashes that result in a personal injury or in property damage, there are also other ways for car accidents to impact or inconvenience your life. Last week’s crash at the St. Joseph City Hall is just one example of how this can happen. Truck Crashes Through City ...

Multiple Vehicle Car Accident in St. Joseph

Not every car accident around St. Joseph only involves one or two vehicles. In fact, some of the most devastating crashes are multiple vehicle accidents. With every additional car or truck involved, the chances for a serious personal injury increase. The amount of property damage in the accident rises, as well. Luckily, no one was seriously hurt in a car accident last week near St. Joseph that ...

Royals Star Yordano Ventura Killed in Car Crash

Kansas City Royals phenom pitcher Yordano Ventura died in a car accident over the weekend in the Dominican Republic. The tragic news has hit the city of St. Joseph hard: Ventura was a staple of the Royals pitching staff, and one of the team’s most promising young stars. Yordano Ventura Dies in Car Accident The crash happened in Ventura’s native Dominican Republic. While police reports on the ...

Football Players Serious Hurt in Car Accident

A car accident just north of St. Joseph led to the serious injuries of two Northwest Missouri State football players. While likely weather-related, the crash also showcases the dangers of being ejected during a car accident. Using your seatbelt has been statistically shown to reduce the chance of being ejected in a crash. Football Players Involved in Car Accident Near St. Joseph The accident ...

Weather Causes Car Accidents Near St. Joseph

For the second time in just over a month, car accidents caused by freezing fog made driving treacherous around St. Joseph. Several crashes lead to numerous personal injuries as drivers skidded off the roads. One of these accidents proved to be fatal. Freezing Fog Causes Car Accidents, Again This is the second time this winter that the western Missouri area has been beset with freezing fog. Back in ...

Self-Driving Cars Continue to Develop

It’s becoming increasingly clear that self-driving cars are going to be a part of the future, in St. Joseph and elsewhere. It’s also becoming clear that this aspect of the future is not very far away, anymore. Large and innovative companies, from Tesla to Google, are putting lots of time and money into testing their own fleet of self-driving cars. Now, their progress is becoming quite impressive, ...

Ice and Seatbelts Contribute to Car Accidents

The weather might finally be getting better, but the icing from winter storm Jupiter has already caused numerous car accidents around St. Joseph. Some of these accidents showcase the importance of using your seatbelt while driving, especially in inclement weather. Icing Causes Several Car Accidents Near St. Joseph The conditions that winter storm Jupiter brought to the area were enough to coat the ...

Avoid a Car Accident in the Ice this Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for Buchanan County and St. Joseph. The storm is expected to bring a significant amount of ice to the area, which can cause car accidents and make traveling a nightmare. If you have to venture out during the storm, knowing how to drive in icy conditions can minimize your odds of being in a car crash. Ice Storm Issued for St. Joseph With ...

Rollover Car Accident Leaves One Injured

A single-vehicle car accident in St. Joseph left one man in serious but non-life-threatening condition. Initial reports say that he was driving on the highway when he lost control of his car, which rolled over numerous times before coming to a rest. Rollover Car Accident Leads to Serious Injuries The incident happened on the afternoon of Sunday, January 8, 2017. A man was driving his Nissan Sentra ...

Two Hit-and-Run Car Accidents in St. Joseph

A pair of hit-and-run car accidents happened in St. Joseph early this morning, just after midnight. One of the crashes left someone in serious condition. The other involved a police cruiser, but no injuries. Two Hit-and-Run Car Accidents in St. Joseph Both hit-and-run car accidents happened at about 1:15am on the morning of Tuesday, January 10, 2017. The first one involved a white Ford F-150 ...

Car Accident Stats from New Year's Holiday

New Year’s Eve and Day are some of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Car accidents are especially common on these nights because of the festivities going on. As the parties wind down, people get behind the wheel of their cars and drive home, despite being intoxicated. Unfortunately, when other people make the decision to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you can be the ...

Snowstorm Causes Surprisingly Few Car Accidents

With another snowstorm in the books, it looks like drivers in St. Joseph and the surrounding areas are starting to adapt to the season’s poor road conditions and difficult driving. The number of car accidents from Thursday’s snowfall was lower than expected. This suggests that drivers in Missouri are rediscovering their winter driving abilities and making preparations for winter conditions. ...

Fatal Car Accidents in Missouri Spike in 2016

With 2016 now in the books, the Missouri State Highway Patrol can finally say it officially: It was a particularly bad year for fatal car accidents. In all, there were no fewer than 931 fatalities on the roads of Missouri in 2016. This was a significant increase from 2015’s total of 870 fatalities. Experts have isolated numerous reasons that contributed to the increased fatality number, from the ...

Hit-and-Run Car Accident Hurts One

A car accident near downtown St. Joseph has led to a police investigation after one of the vehicles involved left the scene of the crash. One person suffered minor injuries in the accident. Hit-and-Run Car Accident in St. Joseph The incident happened on Sunday, New Year’s Day, in the middle of the afternoon. Two vehicles, one driving along Dewey Avenue, the other on Chestnut Street, collided in ...