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NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 hour ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 hours ago

Man dead, woman critically injured in Brampton crash, police say | CBC News

A man died after being extricated from an SUV involved in a collision with a transport truck. The woman, also in the SUV, was critically injured.
Boston
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

A sleek, wearable airbag for cyclists is nearly here

A new airbag system integrated into a skinsuit for cyclists aims to enhance rider safety during high-speed races.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

Misconduct inquiry over fatal schoolgirl crash

Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for their handling of a crash inquiry that killed two schoolgirls in Wimbledon.
#traffic-accident
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Family of man killed in Brooklyn crash involving firetruck planning to take legal action

Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Family of man killed in Brooklyn crash involving firetruck planning to take legal action

Family of 78-year-old killed in Brooklyn crash involving FDNY truck and Access-A-Ride bus plans legal action against multiple parties involved in the incident.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Family, friends react after teen dies in Novato crash that injured 4 others; driver suspected of DUI

A weekend crash in Novato resulted in one teen's death and four injuries, with the 17-year-old driver suspected of DUI.
California
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Resilience and Reconstruction in Practice

A long-term approach is essential for supporting displaced individuals, emphasizing identity continuity and meaningful work for resilience.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Grief, Storytelling, and Identity

The concept album is a response to the brutal murder of Breedlove's father and stepmother at the hands of his stepbrother. The frame—the first song and the last—of the album is about the murders and their aftermath. But this is not a true crime record.
Music production
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Ex-Miami DE Rueben Bain involved in 2024 car accident in which 1 person later died, report says

Bain was cited for careless driving for the accident that occurred at about 4 a.m. local time on March 17, 2024 on I-95 northbound in Miami, according to documents obtained by The Read Optional.
Miami
#nypd
New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

NYPD cops smash into Subaru driver while rushing to Brooklyn knife assault, 3 injured

Two police officers and a civilian were injured in a car collision while responding to a knife assault in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
6 days ago

Driver Bolts After Hitting 11-Year-Old In Brooklyn Crash: NYPD

Police are searching for a BMW driver who injured an 11-year-old girl in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

NYPD cops smash into Subaru driver while rushing to Brooklyn knife assault, 3 injured

Two police officers and a civilian were injured in a car collision while responding to a knife assault in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
6 days ago

Driver Bolts After Hitting 11-Year-Old In Brooklyn Crash: NYPD

Police are searching for a BMW driver who injured an 11-year-old girl in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Woman charged with impaired operation following collision in Mississauga: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police reported that the two-vehicle collision involved a red Ford Explorer SUV and a Volkswagen SUV, each carrying two people. All four individuals were taken to hospital with injuries ranging from minor to serious, but none were life-threatening.
Toronto startup
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Gardai launch probe as driver (20s) narrowly escapes serious injury when concrete post smashes through front windscreen

The incident, which took place on Good Friday at around 2pm on the outskirts of Killashee, resulted in a concrete post crashing through the motorist's front windscreen.
London food
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Time-Outs Work, if We Can Learn to Do Them Right

Well-implemented time-outs lead to positive outcomes and healthier relationships in adults who experienced them as children.
Austin
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

Concerns about autonomous vehicles in Mueller Lake arose after a duck was killed by an Avride vehicle, prompting community outrage and safety evaluations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
10 hours ago

When Is the Right Time to Start Trauma Therapy?

Clinicians often delay trauma-focused treatment due to overestimating the need for stabilization, while avoidance drives PTSD symptoms and treatment delays.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Police watchdog investigates handling of inquiry into Wimbledon crash that killed two schoolgirls

The complaints relate to concerns about the standard of the investigation, including its management and direction, the conduct of the investigation team, and their engagement with the victims.
London politics
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Mass. 4th grader struck, killed by car

A 10-year-old girl named Marleigh Guevara died after being struck by a car in Webster.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
3 days ago

Cycling Safety at Intersections: My Rule for When the Driver Has a Stop Sign

The windows are so dark now, I can't see anything inside. No more eye contact. No more silent acknowledgment that I exist.
Bicycling
New York City
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
Education
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
#hit-and-run
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

Driver arrested 9 months after fatal Brooklyn hit-run crash, family still mourning

An arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case has not alleviated the family's grief over their loss.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Person killed in early-morning hit and run at Mass. and Cass

A hit-and-run incident at Mass. and Cass resulted in one death, with the driver fleeing the scene before police arrived.
California
fromABC7 New York
5 days ago

Philadelphia parking garage collapse leaves 1 dead, 2 missing

A parking garage under construction partially collapsed in Philadelphia, resulting in one death and two individuals unaccounted for.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Six Inches' From Disaster: Florida School Bus Carrying Children Clipped by Freight Train

A school bus carrying children narrowly avoided a collision with a freight train in Florida, leading to charges against the driver for child neglect.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Not everyone who keeps a small social circle is protecting their energy. Some of them built a wide one once, watched it reveal exactly how many people would show up during an actual emergency, and quietly restructured around the answer - Silicon Canals

Small social circles often result from past crises that reveal true friendships, rather than a preference for fewer connections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Every accident at high speed is a shock': F1 rules guru on response to Bearman crash

Nikolas Tombazis states, 'The noise around the new regulations is overstated. It's not like we're discussing a complete rewrite... The patient needs to just eat a couple of apples per day, not to have an open-heart surgery.' This reflects his belief that while adjustments are necessary, the situation is not critical.
Cars
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

One person killed after a police chase on the 5 Freeway in East L.A.

A police officer-involved shooting occurred after a pursuit on the 5 Freeway, resulting in one person being killed.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Michigan Bill Would Require Seniors to Regularly Re-Take Their Drivers' Tests - Streetsblog USA

Michigan's new bill mandates annual driving tests for seniors starting at age 85, raising concerns about age-based regulations versus actual driving ability.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'I should have been safe on a pavement' - woman recalls horrific hire e-bike crash

Sandy Peters suffered severe injuries and PTSD after being hit by a speeding e-bike while walking with her son.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 week ago

Monday Headlines: Insurance Politicking Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's proposed car insurance reforms may disadvantage crash victims while benefiting insurance companies, raising concerns among lawmakers and advocacy groups.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Brain Injury May Reverse Pre-Injury Trauma Work

Brain injury often reactivates unresolved traumas, necessitating neurostimulation therapies and cognitive empathy for healing.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Bronx motocycle driver dies after smashing into MTA bus: cops

The motorcycle driver, identified as 32-year-old Andy Peralta, made a left turn onto West Mosholu Parkway South after traveling northbound on Jerome Avenue, driving against traffic before colliding with the bus.
New York City
#vision-zero
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 weeks ago

How Truck Accident Injuries Are Evaluated for Compensation - Social Media Explorer

Truck accidents can cause severe physical and psychological injuries, necessitating comprehensive medical care and accurate documentation for treatment and legal processes.
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 weeks ago

How to Gather Evidence After a Bicycle Accident for a Strong Case - Social Media Explorer

Gathering evidence after an accident is crucial for legal claims and insurance settlements, influencing liability and recovery outcomes.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Not everyone who stays silent during an argument is shutting you out. Some of them grew up in houses where raised voices preceded things that couldn't be taken back, and their silence isn't withdrawal. It's the sound of someone trying very hard not to become a person they promised themselves they'd never be. - Silicon Canals

Silence after an argument can signify deeper emotional struggles rather than mere avoidance or rejection.
Boston
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Man dies in four-vehicle crash after police chase

A 23-year-old man died after a police pursuit led to a collision involving multiple vehicles, resulting in several injuries.
Brooklyn
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
6 days ago

Police searching for driver who struck and injured 11-year-old girl in Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn Paper

Police are searching for a driver who struck an 11-year-old girl in Sheepshead Bay and fled the scene last month.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility

A 12-year-old boy, Emmet Zodrow, was critically injured by a car driven by an elderly woman who confused the brake and gas pedals.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientists work out why the car you just overtook seems to reappear

Dr. Conor Boland explained that red-light timing can erase small speed advantages, allowing a slower car to catch up again and again. He noted, 'You pass a car, and then a few minutes later, it ends up beside you again.' This phenomenon is partly psychological, as we remember surprising moments when the same car shows up again, but it is also built into how traffic works.
Psychology
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Brooklyn Woman Arrested in Broadway Junction Hit-and-Run

Zaria Pope faces felony charges for fleeing a deadly crash that killed a pedestrian in Brownsville last summer.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op- Ed | Hochul's proposed auto insurance reforms would be a death sentence' for traffic violence victims | amNewYork

Proposed changes to auto insurance laws in New York may harm victims of traffic accidents by limiting their recovery options and redefining serious injuries.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Moment car slams into Muslim woman in broad daylight

CCTV footage captured a car striking a Muslim woman in southeast London during daylight; the driver fled and no arrests have been made.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

6 people hospitalized after car crash in Mission District, 2 with serious injuries

A car struck two pedestrians and another vehicle in San Francisco's Mission District, leaving two pedestrians with life-threatening injuries and four others with minor injuries.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Brain Injury Grief: Dealing With Unreasonable Demands

Brain injury survivors need not accept blame for grief expressions or pressure to forgive and reconcile; non-violent resistance through silence is a valid response to humiliation and disrespect.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'The guilt just became too much to bear': Driver who killed woman in road crash on turning his pain into purpose

Gavin Meenan's dangerous driving at 18 killed a mother in 2003; he struggled with guilt and later sought to honor her memory by helping others.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who stay calm during emergencies but fall apart over minor inconveniences aren't fragile. Their system was calibrated for catastrophe, and it genuinely doesn't know how to scale down to a traffic jam or a lost set of keys. - Silicon Canals

Accumulated small daily frustrations can trigger greater stress responses than single major crises in people whose nervous systems were calibrated for survival under chronic danger or high-stakes conditions.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Parents' trauma as son dies after railing collapse

A 23-year-old man, Joshua Robbins, died after communal balcony railings gave way at Holland and Thurston Dwellings in Holborn; his family seek answers.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

SF Police Car Crashes Into Bystander Vehicle During Chase, Injuring Driver

There was a crash early Friday morning at the edge of Pacific Heights in which an SFPD vehicle collided with a car while it was chasing down a different vehicle. As ABC 7 reports, the collision happened around 7:30 am at the intersection of Divisadero and Pine streets, following a chase that began in the area of Geary Boulevard and St. Joseph's Avenue, about six blocks away in Anza Vista.
San Francisco
fromFast Company
1 month ago

If technology could bring traffic fatalities down to nearly zero, why not embrace it?

Compact, low-rise villages and cities made sense based on how far people could reasonably travel on foot or by horse. This was true all the way up until the late 1800s. Then came an invention that let people travel incredible distances in seconds, entirely reshaping cities with dense population clusters.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Two people killed in separate incidents on Ireland's roads on Wednesday evening

Pedestrian (70s) killed after being struck by a car in Abbeyleix; man (30s) killed in single-vehicle crash in Co Monaghan.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

'Nothing is going to feel like justice': Family of 4-year-old killed in Burlingame crash on path to 'protect our city'

The incident unfolded when two children were riding an e-bike down Donnelly Avenue, a two-lane road between Lorton Avenue and Primrose Road. Authorities said they had the right-of-way, but a 19-year-old woman pulling out of a parking lot did not see them as they headed perpendicular to her vehicle. The e-bike collided with the car, and the driver, who police said was startled by the collision, accelerated across the street,
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Preventable fatal crashes are not mere accidents

Another day in California, another fatal "accident" taking the lives of innocent Californians whose only misfortune was being in the wrong place at the wrong time. This latest incident of driver negligence occurred in Westwood, in Los Angeles, on Feb. 5. The crash is strikingly similar to the one in Burlingame last summer, where a 19-year-old motorist killed 4-year-old Ayden Fang and sent a 6-year-old girl standing beside him on the sidewalk outside a downtown restaurant to Stanford Hospital.
California
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Motorcyclist injured in crash with car in Dublin city centre

The incident happened at the junction of Dame Street and George's Street in Dublin 2 at approximately 9.45am on Saturday morning. Gardaí and emergency services were at the scene of an accident involving a car and a motorbike, while Dublin Fire Brigade paramedics attended to a motorcyclist on the ground. The motorcyclist, who was injured in the accident, was brought to St James Hospital for treatment.
Miscellaneous
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Nothing is going to feel like justice': Family of 4-year-old killed in Burlingame crash on path to protect our city'

Four-year-old Ayden Fang was fatally struck by a car in Burlingame; prosecutors declined to file charges; family seeks memorials and scholarships.
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Jogger dies from injuries after Friday morning crash

Woman in her 50s jogging in crosswalk was struck by a left‑turning sedan in Palo Alto and later died; driver cooperated; drugs/alcohol not suspected.
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