Los Angeles Motor Vehicle Accident Blog

A 57-year-old Los Angeles man who was struck and killed by a speeding car not long ago may have been the victim of an illegal street race, police believe. The driver who was involved in the fatal car accident was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide. It is not clear if the other driver involved in the race will also face charges, as police did not have information about who he or she is.

According to KABC-TV, the victim was crossing Compton Avenue near his home when he was struck by a car. It appears that the driver slammed on the brakes but was going too quickly to stop in time.

A video of an accident involving two bicyclists and a motorcyclist has made its way from YouTube to larger news media throughout the country. The clear footage of a motorcyclist slamming straight into the back of a bicycle and the bicyclist falling over the speeding motorcyclist's head is shocking enough to have attracted viewers not just from California where the crash took place, but from all over.

Last Saturday, a civilian was set up near a winding turn on Mulholland Drive, with his camera ready. Apparently, photographers have set up posts in the location habitually, trying to catch footage of the traffic accidents that tend to take place at the perilous spot. The possibility of an accident turned into reality, as the motorcycle turned the corner and rear-ended an unsuspecting bicyclist.

Researchers are sharing their results of a study regarding the North American media's coverage of traumatic brain injuries in hockey over time. The study wanted to find themes within the U.S. and Canadian reports about sports brain injuries and evaluate whether the media's take on the matter impacts the overall population's stance on sports injuries.

Many people now have opinions and fears regarding traumatic brain injuries in sports. With the NFL brain injury lawsuits and safety concerns over young athletes, the risk of concussions and how to prevent them is a common theme of conversation. According to researchers, however, the conversation could be misguided based on media's portrayal of the safety matter.

Ever get lost while driving on the roads in California? If you have or tend to do so, you'd better get a car mount for your cell phone or GPS device. Societies across the country are having to catch up with the advancements in cell phones and how those advancements impact drivers' behaviors.

People no longer just talk on their phones. They text, shop, listen to music, take notes and use navigational tools, too. The vast array of options in using cell phones can make creating clear, effective legislation related to the devices a tricky venture. A recent change to distracted driving laws in California provides an example of the need to consistently evaluate how technology and traffic safety intersect.