Category: Traffic Accidents and Safety

Tesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators

The New York Times – Business:
The car’s driver-assistance system was in use when the crash killed a woman on Friday, the police said.
Tesla Driver Using Autopilot Crashes Into Home in Texas and Kills a Woman, Officials Say

The New York Times – Business:
The driver told investigators he was using the vehicle’s automated-driver system when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a house in Harris County, Texas.
Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads

The New York Times – Business:
The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Amazon E-Bikes Take Root in Manhattan and Brooklyn

The New York Times – Business:
Small companies that handle the final delivery are relying on them to skirt New York City traffic. Amazon plans to try the bikes elsewhere, too.
Tractor-Trailer and Light Post Damaged as Plane Lands at Newark Airport

The New York Times – Business:
The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.
Flights Grounded at LaGuardia Airport as New York Fire Department Responds to Incident

The New York Times – Business:
A ground stop was in effect early Monday as the Fire Department said it was responding to a runway incident. A New York Times journalist saw an Air Canada plane on the runway with a sheared-off nose.
Flights Are Halted at LaGuardia as New York Fire Department Responds to Incident

The New York Times – Business:
A ground stop was in effect early Monday as the Fire Department said it was responding to a runway incident. A New York Times journalist saw an Air Canada plane on the runway with a sheared-off nose.
Waymo Co-CEO Tries to Make a Case for the Safety of Driverless Cars

The New York Times – Business:
Waymo’s co-chief executive, Tekedra Mawakana, knows she needs to earn the public’s trust. It won’t be easy.
Help! Our Rental Car Got in an Accident, and We Can’t Get Our Security Deposit Back.

Thrifty held on to a couple’s full deposit for over a year after an accident in Australia, refusing to provide the invoice they needed for an insurance claim.
Winter Storm Batters Minnesota, Bringing ‘Potentially Life-Threatening Travel Conditions’

Blizzard warnings were posted in the western part of the state. Whiteout conditions reduced visibility on the roads as numerous crashes were reported.
Driving Somewhere for the Holidays? Here’s How to Make Your Road Trip Safe.

Be sure you have the right equipment and apps for weather and traffic, and don’t forget to check those tires. Here are more tips for hitting the highway.
Trump Administration Tries to Stop Some Immigrants From Driving Trucks

The transportation department said the new rules were intended to make roads safer, but there’s no data to suggest that immigrants cause more truck accidents.