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The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has teamed up with Lyft to address drunk and drug-impaired driving through two new state outreach programs. With $40,000 in grants, GHSA and Lyft are encouraging Ohioans to choose ride-hailing over driving impaired, especially during the fall and holiday season. These grants fund campaigns that urge people to leave...
Read MoreEarlier this year, road safety advocates celebrated a drop in pedestrian fatalities nationwide, including in Ohio. But Cleveland officials know there's still work to be done. The city has just unveiled an ambitious five-year plan to reduce pedestrian accidents across Cleveland. Tom Merriman has represented numerous pedestrians and cyclists hit by cars and secured outcomes...
Read MoreThe Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has reported a reduction in traffic crashes where traditional traffic signs have been replaced with radar-based technology. Designed to adjust traffic signals based on real-time traffic conditions, the system has shown promise in minimizing the number of car accidents. By adapting to traffic flow and reducing sudden stops or...
Read MoreOhio's roads have become increasingly dangerous over the last decade, according to a new traffic safety study. Despite efforts to enhance road safety and a brief period of decline, the state has witnessed a 26 percent increase in traffic fatalities from 2013 to 2023. This alarming trend, reflective of a broader national issue, underscores the...
Read MoreToledo, OH (August 8, 2024) – One person was transported to an area hospital with injuries following a pedestrian accident that occurred in the Toledo area on Wednesday, August 7. At around 11:45 a.m., an individual utilizing a wheelchair was traveling in the 3300 block of Glendale Avenue. For unknown reasons, they were struck by...
Read MoreToledo, OH (August 8, 2024) – A major motor vehicle accident reported in the Toledo area ended in injuries. At around 6:30 p.m. on August 7, emergency crews were called to the scene of a car crash that occurred on South Reynolds Road. Local reports show that a black Impala was traveling through the area...
Read MoreNorth Canton, OH (August 8, 2024) – Emergency crews were requested to provide help at the scene of a car crash that occurred in the North Canton area and ended in injuries. Calls for assistance came in at around 1:45 p.m. on August 6. According to law enforcement reports, a black 2017 Chevrolet Traverse was...
Read MoreCuyahoga Falls, OH (August 7, 2024) – One person was transported to an area hospital with injuries following a motor vehicle accident that occurred in Cuyahoga Falls. The collision was reported to officials at around 3:20 p.m. on August 5. According to law enforcement reports, a black 2014 Ford Focus was pulling out of the...
Read MoreCleveland, OH (August 7, 2024) – One person was transported to an area hospital with injuries following a car crash that occurred in the Cleveland area on Monday afternoon, August 5. Preliminary reports provided by the police indicate that at around 1:30 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a van at Carnegie Avenue near East...
Read MoreCleveland, OH (August 7, 2024) – Emergency crews were requested to provide help at the scene of a major motor vehicle accident that occurred in the Cleveland area. Authorities were called to the scene just before 4:00 p.m. on August 6. Police reports indicate that vehicles collided on Harvard Avenue near East 188th Street. Authorities...
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