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Crane Crashes on Its Way to Remove Statue of Robert E. Lee

According to CBS DFW, a crane that was driving to Dallas from Houston in order to remove the statue of Robert E. Lee at Lee Park was involved in a fatal collision. Officials report that the crane collided with a semi truck at Linfield Avenue and SM Wright Freeway.

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Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Cop Conducting a Traffic Stop

The dramatic dash cam footage of a Fort Worth police officer conducting a recent traffic stop has been released, and the officer is hoping it will highlight the dangers of drunk driving. According to Fox News U.S., the Texas officer was walking up to a vehicle he had pulled over on Interstate 30 when another car slammed into it, sending him flying through the air.

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Tractor-Trailer Chase Injures 12, Ends in Fiery Crash

According to the Star-Telegram, a police chase involving an allegedly stolen 18-wheeler ended in a fiery crash on I-30, leaving a dozen individuals injured in its wake. The tractor-trailer reached speeds of up to 100 mph and hit several vehicles while evading police. It caused at least five other collisions before crashing near the Cooper Street Bridge in Arlington.

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How Can I Avoid a Collision This Memorial Day Weekend?

Memorial Day is the kickoff to summer, and families all over the nation use the long weekend to spend some quality time together. According to TIME, the Friday preceding this federal holiday is the fourth busiest day of the entire year at airports, and traveling by car is no less hectic.

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Head-on Collision with Truck Kills 1, Injures 7

CBS DFW reports on a fatal crash involving an SUV, a small tanker truck, and a pickup truck. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the head-on collision occurred on US 380 and resulted in one fatality, though officials originally thought the accident had killed two people.

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Getting in a Tractor-Trailer Wreck

It should come as no surprise that collisions with tractor-trailers can be devastating. Because of their weight, large trucks can do severe damage to passenger cars, and accidents between the two often result in fatalities.

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5 Mistakes That Could Compromise Your Personal Injury Claim

After any car accident, it is important to remain calm and think carefully about what you say and do. If you forget to call the police, then medical assistance might not arrive in time to provide life-saving treatment. Also, your statements and actions at the crash scene could impact your ability to recover compensation from the at-fault driver.

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