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What Causes Multiple-Car Crashes And How To Avoid Them

Car Crash

Car crashes happen all over the country at all times. Thousands of them occur between sunrise and sunset. Many aren’t all that serious, but some cause injuries or even deaths. When one car hits another, that can cause damage and injuries, but when several vehicles hit each other, that can cause much more chaos. Injuries and property damage can certainly ...

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‘Don’t Let Their Next Drive Be Their Last’: Santa Clarita Deputies Urge Safe Driving During Graduation Season

With graduations at the forefront of students’ minds, deputies are urging parents to check in on their teens’ driving practices, hopeful that their “next drive won’t be their last.” As car crashes remain the leading cause of teen deaths in the United States, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is encouraging parents to talk to their teens about safe driving ...

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Follow These Helpful Guidelines And Stay Safe On The Road

Steering Wheel

Nobody goes out intending to get into an accident. But unfortunately, accidents happen all the time. Road safety is vital for drivers and pedestrians alike. Every driver wants to get to their destination safely, and every pedestrian wants to cross the street without getting hit by a car. Everyone can do some simple things to reduce their risk of being ...

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Hit By A Distracted Driver? Understand Your Legal Rights

Lady Justice

It’s no secret that distracted driving is a serious problem in the United States. With so many people using their smartphones while they’re behind the wheel, it’s hard to believe that any of them are actually paying attention to the road. And this has led to an alarming number of accidents and injuries across the country. Drivers who use their ...

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Submissions Open For Memorial Youth Grove In Santa Clarita

The City of Santa Clarita is accepting name submissions for the Youth Grove in Central Park, which commemorates youth who have lost their lives in traffic incidents. The submissions for names to be added to the grove, which are due July 30, must be for youth ages 24 and younger who lived or attended school in the Santa Clarita Valley ...

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Car Accident Defense Strategies You Should Employ

Car Accident

Truck accidents are some of the most challenging lawsuits you can handle. With so many legal issues, these lawsuits require smart minds. That’s why you need the right strategy to win these cases. Remember, the law is very complex when it comes to truck accident cases. Simple mistakes can deny you justice or victory. So, if you want the best ...

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Sheriff’s Deputies Urge Santa Clarita Parents To Discuss Safe Driving Tips With Teen Drivers 

Santa Clarita residents are being encouraged to not use their cellphones while driving and the CHP has launched a major effort to crack down on distracted driving

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are urging parents to discuss the dangers of distracted driving with their teenage children.   With May being the focus of graduations for most families and students, Sheriff’s officials are urging parents to discuss safe driving tips with their students about the danger of distracted driving as most of them are about to take their ...

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How Distracted Driving Can Put You In A World Of Stress

Did you know that distracted driving is one of the leading causes of traffic accidents in the United States? It is shocking how much drivers attempt to do while they are driving. Common types of distractions while driving include wearing makeup, taking on the phone, texting, checking for directions, watching videos, and eating. A moment of distraction may be enough ...

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Santa Clarita Deputies Issue Over 60 Citations During Traffic Enforcement Operation

Soledad Canyon Speeding Ticket Santa Clarita

Deputies issued 62 different citations to drivers last week in efforts to decrease the number of traffic collisions in the Santa Clarita Valley. Over the past several weeks, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Traffic Office has seen an increase in the number of reported traffic collisions, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the station. During a recent traffic enforcement ...

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How Is Fault Determined In A Head-On Collision?

Statistics show that despite head-on collisions comprising 2% of all vehicular crashes, they are responsible for 13% of all driving-related fatalities. A head-on collision (also known as a frontal crash) is on top of the most dangerous types of vehicular crashes list as a result of the impact generated during the crash. For those who are lucky to survive the ...

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