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Archive for April, 2008

Apr

Woman dies in Virginia auto accident

April 24, 2008

A Virginia auto accident killed a local woman Tuesday night, according to The Roanoke Times.

The driver ran off the side of the road onto the shoulder, then hit a tree and a guardrail and flipped into another tree.

The driver involved in the Virginia auto accident had no passengers in the car and died at the scene.

Authorities say that the woman was wearing a seat belt and that alcohol was not a factor in the Virginia auto accident.

Popularity: 34% [?]

Apr

Three die in Virginia auto accidents

April 22, 2008

The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that a series of Virginia auto accidents over the weekend killed three people.

The first Virginia auto accident happened as the driver of a pickup truck lost control, crossed into oncoming traffic, hit a barrier wall and overturned. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the truck. He died at the scene.

The second Virginia auto accident involved a motorcycle running off the side of the road and hitting a culvert. This driver also died at the scene.

A third Virginia auto accident occurred when the driver lost control of his vehicle, struck two utility poles, and hit an unoccupied van. He was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from his vehicle.

Popularity: 34% [?]

Apr

Virginia auto accident involving school bus sends four to hospital

April 17, 2008

The Virginian-Pilot reported that there were four people taken to the hospital after a Virginia auto accident involving a school bus, a sedan, and a sport utility vehicle.

The sedan was caught between the bus and SUV, sending the drivers of the sedan and SUV to a local hospital.

One of the victims of the Virginia auto accident had to be transported to the hospital by air.

Two adults from the bus were also taken to the hospital. Authorities say that no children were hurt.

Popularity: 60% [?]

Apr

Virginia auto accident critically injures two

April 15, 2008

The News Leader reported that a Virginia auto accident this weekend injured two men who are still listed as being in critical condition at a local hospital.

The Virginia auto accident occurred when the driver of one car lost control, running the car off the road. He over-corrected, hit a tree, flipped the vehicle and continued sliding down the road.

Spectators in a sport utility vehicle slowed down when they saw how fast the first vehicle had been traveling, but were soon hit by the out of control car, which overturned.

The driver and passenger in the SUV were not wearing seat belts, and the driver was partially thrown out of the vehicle.

Popularity: 58% [?]

Apr

Virginia auto accident blocks expressway

April 10, 2008

The Daily Press reported that a Virginia auto accident involving four vehicles killed one and sent 13 to local hospitals.

The Virginia auto accident occurred when a large sport utility vehicle hit the other three vehicles waiting at a stop light.

Authorities say that the driver of the SUV involved in the Virginia auto accident was possibly suffering a medical condition that could have caused the crash.

Twelve of the victims of the Virginia auto accident were treated and released at local hospitals.

Popularity: 71% [?]

Apr

Virginia truck accident blocks expressway

April 8, 2008

The Virginian-Pilot reported that a Virginia truck accident caused slow traffic on the expressway Monday morning.

The Virginia truck accident occurred when a fuel tanker truck overturned, blocking both lanes of the road and leaking motor oil and fuel from the cargo tank.

There were no injuries reported in the Virginia truck accident, however the cleanup was time consuming.

Firefighters also took precautions to be sure that no fuel was spilled into the waterway.

Popularity: 58% [?]

Apr

Drivers cited in Virginia auto accident

April 3, 2008

The DailyPress.com reported that a 17-year-old and his mother are both facing charges for their involvement in a Virginia auto accident.

The teen was driving without a license when he struck and seriously injured a 14-year-old girl, causing a broken arm and some internal injuries.

The driver involved in the Virginia auto accident was cited for driving without an operator’s license and for reckless driving, while his mother was issued a citation for allowing him to drive without a license.

Popularity: 76% [?]

Apr

Dump truck crashes into home in Virginia auto accident

April 1, 2008

The Virginian-Pilot reported that mechanical malfunctions may have caused a dump truck to crash into a home.

The Virginia auto accident Monday morning left no injuries when the truck crashed through the living room of the home.

The homeowner was not at home when the Virginia auto accident occurred.

Earlier reports suggested that a fuel spill may have resulted from the Virginia auto accident, but there was no evidence of a spill.

Popularity: 66% [?]

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