According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 80% of car crashes can be attributed to some type of distracted driving. While we hear a lot today about texting - or using a cellphone in any capacity - when driving, smartphones and electronic devices aren't the only distractions drivers fall prey to. Anything that [...]
Most of us are guilty of sending or checking the occasional text while driving. However, few of us consider the consequences. Not only are we endangering our own life but the safety and lives of those sharing the road with us. Additionally, even if you're not in an accident, serious fines and punishments are imposed [...]
For decades, drunk drivers have been what many of us fear the most on our roads. The dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is well-publicized. But according to a 2018 Cambridge Mobile Telematics survey, distracted driving is a bigger concern to motorists today than drunk driving. Especially in this era of [...]
On January 23, 2019, 65-year-old Yong Do Kim was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk on 6th Street near Westlake's MacArthur Park when he was struck and killed by a vehicle. The collision's impact threw his body 30 to 40 feet. Police confirmed that the driver - Rosario Valdezinda, 38, of Los Angeles - [...]
