Beware of deer on the roads
November 18, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
November is the peak month for collisions of vehicles with deer.
The number of people who die as a result of vehicle-animal collisions is increasing nationally, according to data from the federal government.
The number of people who have died in such crashes increased from 101 in 1993 to 150 in 2000, and 223 in 2007.
“The months with the most crash deaths coincide with the fall breeding season,” said Anne McCartt, senior vice president for research for the Highway Loss Data Institute.
“Crashes in which people are killed are most likely to occur in rural areas and on roads with speed limits of 55 or higher,” she said. “They’re also more likely to occur in darkness, at dusk or at dawn.”
High-speed motorcycle crash on I-64 injures four
June 23, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
Four people were injured in a high-speed crash involving two motorcycles Sunday afternoon, according to state police.
The accident occurred just after 4:30 p.m. on Interstate 64 east near the Virginia Beach Boulevard overpass, said Sgt. Michelle Cotten, state police spokeswoman.
Motorcyclist killed after eluding police in York County
June 2, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
A motorcyclist, who hit the gas rather than stop for police in York County, was killed early today when he lost control and crashed, State Police said.
Sgt. Michelle Cotten, a State Police spokeswoman, identified the victim as Dustin Joe Barrack, 22, of the 300 block of Yorktown Road.
Luc Bourdon Killed in Motorcycle Crash
May 30, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
SHIPPAGAN, New Brunswick (AP) — Luc Bourdon, a promising rookie defenseman with the Vancouver Canucks, was killed Thursday when his motorcycle struck a tractor-trailer in a crash near his hometown. He was 21.
His death was confirmed by sister Eve Bourdon and stepmother Maryse Godin. Both declined further comment when reached at the family’s home in Shippagan.
