Authorities say 25 Los Angeles County sheriff’s academy recruits on a training run were hit by a vehicle that veered onto the wrong side of the road Wednesday morning, and five were critically injured. Source: Seattle Times - Traffic Permalink: Vehicle hits 25 LA County sheriff’s academy recruits on run
CINCINNATI (AP) — A fiery crash on a bridge linking Ohio and Kentucky could force the span to remain closed for days as officials tried to determine the amount of damage to the bridge that serves as a crucial link for interstate commerce, Kentucky’s governor said Wednesday. Drones were deployed to aid in the inspection […] Source: Seattle Times - Traffic Permalink: Fiery crash closes bridge linking Ohio, Kentucky for days
Nearly half of American adults – 45 percent – say they have driven while struggling to keep their eyes open and focused on the road ahead. That finding, from a September survey of 2,003 people by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, supports the organization’s belief that drowsy driving is a serious public health concern. […] Source: Seattle Times - Traffic Permalink: The Big Number: 45 percent of Americans admit to driving while being drowsy
