Many of our Memphis readers may have already seen or heard about the study grabbing national attention this month regarding elderly drivers and their perceived safety behind the wheel. For several decades, researchers have believed that accidents caused by elderly...
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Man charged with vehicular homicide arrested once more for DUI
Old wounds may have been recently reopened for the family of a 47-year-old Nashville man who was killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident on April 19, 2013. That's because the driver of the vehicle that hit him, the 42-year-old bassist for the band 3 Doors Down, was...
Changing DUI laws may leave Tennessee drivers leery about justice
When most people hear about an instance of drunk driving, there is usually one thought that is universal: I hope no one got hurt because of that decision. That's because, as so many readers of our blog know, drunk driving can lead to incredibly serious accidents. And...
Train derailment in Carroll County shakes up neighbors
It is easy to imagine the destruction a train accident can cause. Trains are huge machines that can reach high speeds. If one derails or crashes into another vehicle, the damage can be immense. This possibility was on the minds of many Carroll County residents...
Mother of truck accident victim fights for stricter punishment
When discussing or reading about certain laws, it can be easy for outsiders to see the matters as somewhat cold and impersonal. Statute "XYZ," for example, might read like a technical manual, but when applied to real life holds the future of people's lives and peace...
Study: no amount of alcohol is safe to drive after drinking
“I’m not drunk, I’m just a little buzzed.” It’s a statement that people may have heard someone say in Memphis. It is a justification that might be used by someone who has had a couple of alcoholic drinks and then decides to drive home....
A call for warning signals after fatal train crash in Brownsville
Last month, a 23-year-old man was killed in a tragic train accident in Brownsville. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the young driver failed to yield at a railroad crossing and his vehicle collided with a CSX train. The man leaves behind a...
Strict Tennessee law enforcement reduces traffic dangers by 2013
A new year has begun. For some, that means they are exercising more and eating better. For Tennessee law enforcement and traffic safety advocates, it means continued work to prevent motor vehicle accidents in the state.The motivation to foster safe Tennessee roads has...
New oil-related train accident proves safety must be addressed
Many people in Tennessee might never put a lot of thought in to the state of North Dakota. The northern state, however, is part of the heartland of this country, and it is currently an economic gem among the states. Why? Because of oil, of course.As we discussed in a...
Recent hit movie inspires maritime questions among the public
Though the holiday season wasn't short of its own blockbuster movies in the theaters, a movie was released in theaters earlier this year that has kept viewers talking. "Captain Phillips, starring Tom Hanks in the title role, depicted the dramatic, true hijacking of a...

