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Two Pedestrians Hit By Car In Walkerville

Sources from Windsor Police have released details on a serious pedestrian vs. car accident that occurred in Walkerville on Saturday evening. According to the statement, a male and a female were walking across Wyandotte Street East when they were both hit by a westbound red Chrysler Neon. While the female pedestrian received minor injuries, the... Read More

Canadian Trucker Dies In 170 Vehicle Accident

Authorities from Michigan State Police have released details on a fatal truck accident that involved 170 vehicles and resulted in the closure of both sides of Interstate 94 at Galesburg, MI – just between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. According to sources, while the name of the deceased trucker has yet to be released, it has... Read More

Number of Canadian Auto Recalls Highest Ever in 2014

With over 8 million vehicles having been recalled in Canada last year, 2014 goes on record as the year with the greatest number of country-wide recalls to date. Data from Transport Canada reveals that the nation witnessed almost 600 recalls in 2014 for problems ranging from air bag defects to faulty ignition switches. General Motors... Read More

Large Trucking Accidents Share Many Common Causes

The underlying causes of trucking accidents are varied. Collisions can happen due to unforeseen circumstances or changes in weather, among many factors. However, commercial vehicles are large rigs that require very specialized training and abilities to operate safely. There are a few common causes of trucking accidents in Canada and abroad. For example, when a... Read More

Cambridge Driver Causes Multiple Accidents Attempting to Flee Crash

Three car accidents on the Can-Amera Parkway were the result of one drivers attempt to hit and run, Waterloo Regional Police said Sunday. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 4, an unidentified male motorist struck two vehicles on the Parkway and Townline Road in Cambridge before driving off and causing another crash at Conestoga Boulevard.... Read More

Wallaceburg Single-Vehicle Accident Injures Four

A single-vehicle accident near Wallaceburg is now being investigated by Chatham-Kent police; the collision injured four people. At approximately 2:15 p.m. Saturday afternoon, police were dispatched to Kimble Road near Wallaceburg in response to the accident. Authorities say a blue Volkswagen Golf was travelling southbound on Kimble Road when it crossed over beyond the oncoming... Read More

Three Vehicle Accident In Lakeshore Results In Fatality

The Ontario Provincial Police have released preliminary details on a fatal, three vehicle accident that took place at the intersection of County Road 46 and Naylor Sideroad in Lakeshore at approximately 9 am on Thursday morning. The accident – which involved a dump truck and two cars – is currently being recreated by authorities in... Read More

Would National Regulation of the Trucking Industry Strengthen Existing Legislation?

Canadas national transportation system is among one of the most innovative in the world, but is a lack of national regulation hindering our ability to improve our systems? Minister of Transport, Lisa Raitt, is calling for a third-party assessment of the Canada Transportation Act to shed light on how federal programs can support growth in... Read More

Three Truck Accident Closes Ambassador Bridge

Local Police have advised that a collision involving three trucks on the Ambassador Bridge on Tuesday afternoon resulted in the injury of one driver and closure of the US bound lanes while first responders attended the scene. While the incident is still being investigated by Windsor Police, the accident took place at approximately 13:30 hrs... Read More

Windsor Man Involved In Fatal Detroit Area Collision

Authorities from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Department have provided details on a fatal auto accident that occurred on Thursday afternoon involving a 65 year old Windsor man named Mr. John McKee and his wife. According to the report, a van being driven by a 35 year old Harrison Township resident (name withheld) veered into oncoming... Read More