United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that traffic deaths for 2010 in the United States hit their lowest mark in more than 60 years. An estimated 32,788 people were killed in traffic accidents in 2010, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report. A significant 25 percent decline since 2005, when the total […]
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Driver cited in accident that injured a family of four
Patricia Rothwell, 58, of San Jose was cited yesterday for running a red light, causing an accident that injured a family of four on Wednesday. Rothwell, who was driving an SUV, ran a red light at Blossom Hill and Harwood Roads striking a Nissan on the drivers side door area, carrying four members of a […]
Water walking a deadly activity for children
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a consumer alert urging consumers to stop participating in a new type of water-related recreational activity called water walking. Water walking or water walking balls have numerous brand or ride names. The spheres have no emergency exit and can be opened only by a person outside […]
Five injured in two vehicle San Jose auto accident
Five people were injured in an accident including one female passenger who was thrown from a minivan, according to the San Jose Fire Department officials. All five people were rushed to the hospital with moderate injuries and were expected to survive. The accident occurred at Blossom Hill and Harwood Roads just outside the Blossom Hill […]
House fires prompt recall of Lasko fans
Serious fires, in at least two homes and one barn prompted Lasko to recalls 4.8 million box fans this past week. The faulty box fans which sold for $12 to $25 have been the cause of extensive property damage in the fires that have been reported. Lasko recalled the fans which have am electrical failure […]
