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Last week, the Pilot Online reported about the unfortunate death of a Navy Marine due, allegedly, to a deadly combination of a hot shower and a prescription medication called fentanyl. While…
In October 2011 a school crossing guard working near Western Branch Primary School in Chesapeake, Virginia (VA), was struck by a vehicle and later passed away at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital….
As a jogger, I often find myself running in places where there is no trail and no sidewalk. All joggers know this is a dangerous activity, but when celebrities like Reese Witherspoon get hit, it…
We hardly need a reminder that hurricane season is upon is–Hurricane Irene has come and gone, leaving her mark up and down the east coast; Hurricane Katia is traveling across the Atlantic; and a…
For motorcyclists, summer weather provides great opportunities for getting out on the road. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to see an increase in motorcycle accidents during the summer months. And…
Each year, more people suffer serious injuries or are killed in boating accidents. In many cases, those terrible boat crashes are preventable. Nearly 11,000 vessels were involved in more than 5,000…
Not necessarily. About a year ago, the speed limit on several interstates throughout Virginia jumped from 65 mph to 70 mph and now there are reports about an increased number of accidents in that…
Starting last week, police across Hampton Roads have been amping up their efforts to ticket drivers and car passengers who are in violation of Virginia’s (VA) state seat belt law. That law…
In 2009, Virginia (VA) became one of 32 states nationwide to enact laws that prohibit all drivers from sending or reading text messages or emails while driving. Distracted driving, which all too…
Anyone who is a regular commuter on Interstate 264 in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA), knows that they are in for a rough ride. Over the last few years, the number and size of potholes,…
Red light cameras that the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA) installed in 2009 have been a hot issue for local residents, with lots of controversy over the appropriateness of having cameras out…
Earlier this month, Virginia (VA) launched a new program to help ensure that motorcyclists who are involved in an accident will receive proper medical treatment. The program is a collaborative…
