‘Coughing fit’ blamed for fatal big rig accident in Pacoima

Multi-vehicle auto accidents involving large commercial vehicles require detailed investigations to determine exactly what happened. Truck drivers and trucking companies are subject to regulations that do not apply to passenger vehicles, and unfortunately violations of trucking industry regulations are to blame for many crashes. Police are looking into the cause of a recent series of…

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CDC: As many as 6,000 fatal accidents due to drowsy driving

While drunk driving and distracted driving are generally seen as dangerous behaviors that risk lives, another kind of dangerous behavior — drowsy driving — doesn’t get as much attention. Still, high risks are associated with drowsiness behind the wheel. According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), being awake…

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