It’s kind of amazing how lethal speed can be. And how ineffective it is in getting people to their destinations quicker. Seconds may count in basketball, but in real life getting to work or home or to the store 30 or 60 seconds early or late does not matter. And that’s all a speeder might gain – if that. So …
3 BOYS DIE
I hope you’ll read at least this issue’s cover story. It contains a message we all need to read. On June 1, three boys were killed in a violent collision that police say happened when both vehicles involved ran a red light. With all the publicity that surrounded this tragic event (it can’t really be called an accident), one would …
Seconds count. Or do they?
The recent accident on Riverwatch Parkway that killed three boys, all ages 8 and 9, happened when a driver accused of traveling nearly 70 mph in a 45 mph zone allegedly ran a red light, striking the car with the three boys sitting in the back seat. That car, which turned left in front of the speeder, also ran the …
PSA of the Week
I wonder how many tombstones would have this inscription if there was some law requiring a description of the moments just before death? In short, quite a few. Sadly, every one of them would be unnecessary. What makes it even sadder is the knowledge that nearly all of us are guilty – yes, I am too. We know the risks, …
I Hate Monday
What’s hateworthy this week? Today is, although in all fairness, I Hate Tuesday might be more appropriate this week. Together they present a potent and lethal one-two punch. To what am I referring? The most deadly few hours of the entire year on the roads are the first few hours of the year, early tomorrow morning. People will get tanked …