Monthly Archives: <span>April 2014</span>

Louisiana Residents Moving From Coastal Areas Due to Erosion

A new report says commuting statistics indicate that coastal parishes are losing residents because of coastal erosion. And it says those left behind tend to be those who cannot afford to move. The Data Center, based in New Orleans, said …

Ann Arbor Hosting Connected Vehicles Conference

Industry, academic and policy experts are in Ann Arbor, Mich., this week for a connected cars conference. The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute is hosting the 2014 Global Symposium on Connected Vehicles and Infrastructure. The event runs Monday through …

Connecticut School Changes Traffic Pattern After Fatal Accident

Officials at a Connecticut school complex are implementing a new traffic pattern in response to the death of a teacher after an accident last month. The new pattern at RHAM High School and Middle School in Hebron is set to …

Ohio State University Student Settles Injury Lawsuit for $12,500

The state Court of Claims says an Ohio State University student who was hit by a university-owned bus in a crosswalk has settled a lawsuit against the school for $12,500. The court said Monday that Connor Fox and OSU settled …

Man Pleads to DUI in Illinois Highway Worker’s Death

A southern Illinois man pleaded guilty Monday to four felonies alleging he was driving impaired when he caused a 2012 wreck that killed a highway construction worker and injured three others. Michael Jeter, 36, of West Frankfort entered the pleas …

550 Cited in Minnesota for Texting While Driving During Crackdown

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says law enforcement officers across Minnesota cited 550 people for texting while driving during a recent 10-day crackdown on distracted driving. The enhanced enforcement campaign by more than 400 departments this month also netted …

Meth Found in Fake Fire Extinguishers at Texas Border Checkpoint

Some fake red fire extinguishers have yielded more than $2.7 million worth of methamphetamine at a South Texas border checkpoint. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials late Monday announced details of the bust at the Falfurrias checkpoint on U.S. 281. …

Texas Apartment Complex Fire Damage Tops $100,000

Fire officials in Austin, Texas, say one man has died and damages are more than $100,000 after a blaze broke out an apartment complex. Name of the victim in the fire early Monday in northeast Austin hasn’t been immediately released. …

Colorado Passes Statewide Traffic Camera Ban

The Colorado Senate passed a statewide ban on red-light and speeding cameras despite objections from some lawmakers that the bill would decrease traffic safety. The Senate passed the bill Monday on a 21-14 and the House will now consider it. …

6 Accused of Staging Accidents in New Jersey to Collect Insurance

State authorities say six Passaic County, N.J., residents played roles in a staged automobile accident scheme that defrauded two insurance companies out of more than $78,000. Acting state Attorney General John Hoffman announced the charges Monday. He said five of …