Research: distracted drivers think they’re ‘extremely safe’
It’s a common sight around Lake Charles: drivers with one hand on the steering wheel and one hand holding a phone to an ear. It’s clear when watching their animated expressions and gestures that they’re enjoying their conversation – and that they’re not paying attention to other vehicles or traffic signs. New research reveals a […]
Three injured in a Six-vehicle crash in Lake Charles
Law enforcement officials said it began when Westlake police officers tried to stop a car for speeding. It ended minutes later in a six-vehicle crash that injured three people who will probably want to claim compensation for their treatment and medical bills. Westlake Police Chief Chris Wilrye told an area TV station that officers initially […]
Surprising statistics about deaths in war and motor vehicle crashes
The sacrifices made by Americans who fought and died in defense of freedom in World War I and World War II are essential parts of history. The U.S. lost 535,000 military personnel in those two epic wars, but the nation has lost even more people on our streets and highways since January of 2000, according […]