Driving in Winter Can Be Dangerous. Here’s a Few Reminders! Winter weather is a part of life in Westchester County. For the most part, it is an inconvenience that brings cold temperatures and ice and snow to the region. But winter weather can also be hazardous, and even fatal, when navigating our local roadways. According… Read more »
January 25, 2021
Recently, a 27-year-old Peekskill man, an employee of John’s Home Improvement in Yonkers, fell from the roof of the Four Seasons Sunroom and Windows, located in Holbrook, New York. He was taken to Long Island Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. It is too early to determine the actual cause of this accident, but… Read more »
January 19, 2021
Stay Alert, Stay Alive According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, nighttime accidents have a fatality rate that is approximately three times higher than when driving during the day. There are various reasons for this including compromised night vision, fatigue, rush hour, and impaired driving. The most common reason, compromised night vision,… Read more »
December 24, 2020
Driving at excessive speeds is deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in the last twenty years, one-third of fatal car accidents have involved speeding as the primary cause. When a driver operates a vehicle at speeds that exceed the posted speed limit or at speeds that are too fast for the… Read more »
December 23, 2020
Despite Fewer Cars on the Road, Statistics Show an Increase in Traffic Fatalities How can that be? At first glance, the math doesn’t seem to tally. However, the facts reveal that in the first six months of 2020, the National Safety Council reported an approximate 20% increase in motor vehicle deaths – the highest number… Read more »
December 01, 2020
