Auto Accident News Blog

The Importance of Removing Snow From Your Vehicle

With the winter driving season upon us, waking up to a car that is covered in feet of snow is not exactly an ideal way to start the day for many Windsor residents. In fact, a common question is – how long do I have to heat up my car, before I can start driving?... Read More

New Jersey Woman Killed In Windsor Minivan Accident

Authorities from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have released initial details on a serious truck vs. minivan accident that took place in the early hours on December 1st and resulted in the death of one of the motorists. According to sources, the female driver of a minivan collided head on with a delivery truck... Read More

Elderly Woman Injured After Being Hit By City of Windsor Garbage Truck

A driver working for the City of Windsor has been charged by Police after he allegedly hit an elderly woman that was crossing at the intersection of Temple Drive and Central Avenue. According to sources, the 60 year old driver has admitted that despite seeing the 79 year old woman crossing the street, he was... Read More

Two In Hospital After Highway 3 Accident In Kingsville

Local authorities have advised that a serious, two vehicle accident that took place at the Cameron Side Road on Highway 3 near Kingsville has resulted in serious injuries for at least two individuals involved in the collision. The accident occurred approximately just before noon and involved a two-tone Ford pickup truck and a smaller, silver... Read More

New Auto Insurance Legislation Restricts Right to Sue, OTLA Says

After the Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Rates Act was passed on Thursday, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) President Steven Rastin spoke out about a clause buried within the bill that eliminates a motorists right to sue their insurance provider for denied claims. Rastin explained that the right to sue has been replaced by forced... Read More

OPP Busy Cleaning Up Crashes Thanks to Icy Roads

A brief but intense burst of snowfall kept Windsor police busy managing approximately 20 auto accidents in the area on Thursday night. On Highway 401 east of Manning Road, traffic slowed to a crawl following a few crashes on both sides of the highway. From 6-7:15 p.m., authorities say there were 10 crashes on the... Read More

Witnesses Wanted in Deadly Chatham-Kent Auto Accident

A Chatham-Kent accident involving two vehicles left one person dead Saturday night, The Windsor Star reports. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham-Kent Emergency Medical Services and the fire department were dispatched to the scene of the crash, which took place at Fairview Line and Highway 40 around 6 p.m. Both vehicles, a Pontiac minivan and a... Read More

Airbag Manufacturer Takata Knew Of Airbag Dangers And Hid Risk

Alarmed by a report a decade ago that one of its airbags had ruptured and spewed metal debris at a driver in Alabama, the Japanese manufacturer Takata secretly conducted tests on 50 airbags it retrieved from scrapyards, according to two former employees involved in the tests, one of whom was a senior member of its... Read More

Chatham Cyclist Killed In Hit & Run – Police Asking For Local Help

Local authorities have advised that a 52 year old Chatham cyclist that was hit by a driver on October 30th has succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the accident. The cyclist was found lying on the side of the road on Park Avenue East and rushed to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, while the driver had... Read More

Is the Convenience of Ride-Sharing App Uber Worth the Risks?

Ride-sharing service Uber boasts cheaper prices than a taxi, convenience and transportation at the touch of a button, but are you sacrificing your safety by using it? Uber has been operating in the States for some time. Although it is still a young business, the reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. Uber has made its way... Read More