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Major traffic delays could mean more accidents for New York City drivers

Most people are looking forward to the upcoming holiday weekend. However, New Yorkers will likely be faced with big traffic delays as many families hit the road for Labor Day weekend. Traffic monitoring company INRIX predicts that New Yorkers will face the largest traffic delays in the country. In fact, people trying to make it to the Hamptons could spend more than four hours in the car. Unfortunately, traffic delays could worsen if drivers are not careful. With so many people hitting the road, car accidents are likely to occur. Although Labor Day weekend is a time to relax with family and friends, a negligent

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Mechanic sentenced to community service for his role in crane collapse

In 2008, a crane collapsed in Manhattan just weeks after it was repaired. Two workers were killed and many family members were left grieving their loss. Recently, the mechanic who was responsible for arranging the repairs was sentenced to a year of community service. He previously pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide. The mechanic and the crane owner were originally charged with manslaughter. Authorities say the crane was not properly repaired in an attempt to save time and money. During the crane operator’s trial, the mechanic testified against him. In return, he pled guilty to a reduced charge and will not face any time in

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Crash leaves 5 people dead

Five people are dead after a car crash late last month in Queens. The accident happened around 3:15 a.m. According to reports, a Mercedes Benz sports utility vehicle sped through two stoplights before crashing into a concrete pillar. The initial impact caused the vehicle to flip over and burst into flames. Three women died at the scene of the car accident along with two children. In addition to the driver of the vehicle, a 26-year-old man and a 7-year-old boy survived the horrific crash. One fire official called the accident β€œthe worst single car accident he had seen in his 26-year career.” It is not

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Was Kennedy crash caused by a seizure?

Last week, we discussed the truck accident involving Kerry Kennedy, the former wife of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy. The accident happened earlier this month. Kennedy hit a tractor-trailer, but failed to stop. She left the highway and was later found by police sitting at a stop light. Kennedy told police that she may have accidently taken a sleeping pill that morning. However, no drugs or alcohol were found in her system. After undergoing tests at Mount Sinai Medical Center, it appears that the accident may have been caused by a partial seizure that was triggered by a

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Are sleeping aids making New York City roads less safe?

Motor vehicle accidents are usually preventable. When people in New York City and elsewhere are distracted, inattentive or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, tragedies can occur. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s former wife, Kerry Kennedy, was recently involved in a truck accident along a New York highway. The accident happened on July 13 in Westchester County. According to reports, police received a call around 8 a.m. about a car driving erratically. Kennedy apparently hit a tractor-trailer before fleeing the scene. Authorities later found her in her vehicle. Kennedy was taken into police custody and charged with driving while impaired. She told police that she

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Two dozen people sent to area hospitals after recent bus accident

Just a month after federal investigators shut down 26 bus operators due to safety violations, another tour bus accident has occurred. The crash happened on the Fourth of July holiday along Interstate 95 just outside New York City. The bus was headed to Queens from the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. According to one report, the bus hit the center median and traveled over three lanes of traffic before sliding along an outer barrier. Authorities say the roads were wet, and it appears the driver was traveling too fast. All 24 people aboard the bus were taken to area hospitals. The driver sustained the most

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