A train accident in Sacramento on Aug. 29 left 27 injured prompting a major response from emergency crews. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, the light-rail passenger train derailed at Roseville Road and Marconi Avenue. Fire officials said 27 patients were injured including 13 who were taken to two trauma centers. The…
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Sacramento Train Accident Leaves 27 People Injured
Ford Issues Widespread Safety Recalls Affecting More Than 600,000 Vehicles
Ford Motor Company has issued widespread safety recalls affecting 10 vehicles including new versions of the its popular Ford F-150, F-Series Super Duty, Expedition and its bestselling Explorer SUVs, for several issues including seats that may detach in the event of a crash. According to a report in the Detroit Free Press, cars being recalled…
New Study Shows Unrestrained Dogs in Moving Vehicles Are Dangerous
A new study from Volvo Car USA and The Harris Poll is showing that allowing dogs to remain unrestrained in moving vehicles leads to dangerous driving behaviors, more time distracted and increases stress both on drivers and their dogs. According to a Forbes.com report, while pets are treated as essential members of the family that…
Worker Fatally Struck by Metal Place in Disneyland
Javier Jimenez Jr., 37, of West Covina, was fatally struck by a metal plate while working on an HVAC system at Disneyland early morning on Aug. 29. According to a news report in the Orange County Register, one of the man’s co-workers called for help around 3:20 a.m. The men, who worked for a third-party…
Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops That Could Turn Themselves On
Whirlpool has issued a product defect recall for about 26,300 glass cooktops because they could turn themselves on. According to a CNN news report, the cooktops were sold under Whirlpool, KitchenAid and Jenn Air brands. The cooktops could pose a fire and burn hazard, but the recall notice does not explain how the cooktops are…
Study Shows Deaths Caused by Red Light Runners Are At 10-Year High
The number of people killed by drivers running red lights has hit a 10-year high. According to an AAA study of government crash data, in 2017, 939 people were killed by vehicles that blew through red lights. This is the highest death toll since 2008 and 28% higher than in 2012. AAA says two people…
Millions of Contigo Water Bottles Recalled for Choking Hazards
About 5.7 million Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled for a silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard for children. According to a CNN news report, the Chicago-based company has received 149 complaints so far including 18 incidents where the spout was discovered in a child’s mouth. No injuries have been…
191000 Toyota Cars Recalled for Defective Airbags
Toyota is recalling about 191,000 Corolla and Matrix cars to repair airbags that replaced defective Takata airbags but may have been damaged. According to a USA Today news report, the Japanese automaker announced that it would recall certain 2003 through 2008 model-year Corolla cars and 2005 through 2008 model-year Matrix cars. This recall involves about…
Volkswagens Recalled for Rollaway Dangers
Volkswagen is recalling about 679,027 Jetta sedans, Beetle coupes and convertibles, GTI hatchbacks and Golf hatchbacks and wagons because of potential rollaway risks. According to Consumer Reports, it is possible in these vehicles to remove the ignition key when the shift lever is not in “park.” This recall only applies to vehicles equipped with an…
First Vaping Death Reported by U.S. Health Officials
A patient in Illinois is the first to die of a lung illness that has been linked to e-cigarette use and vaping, officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to a report in The New York Times, the death occurred as doctors and hospitals across the country are reporting an…
