Archive for August 2015
Another Wrong Way Crash In Austin
Early this morning (August 19th), Austin endured another wrong way crash, a wreck where a driver is driving the wrong way on a highway. Details are not out yet, but one man was killed and two women were critically injured following a head-on collision on I35 southbound near Airport Boulevard. When a wreck like this…
Read MoreAustin Dog Bites Are Increasing
Last week, the Austin American Statesman reported that dog attacks are increasing in Austin. The number of dog attacks has increased every year since 2007. This year is no exception. Austin has experienced over 1,000 attacks so far, on pace to break last year’s record. These are not good statistics. I’ve represented a number of…
Read MoreCheck Your Tires — Tragic Caldwell County Wreck Yesterday
Yesterday, there was a horrific car wreck on Texas 130 in Caldwell County that killed 4 adults and left 5 more children injured. The wreck hits home as it occurred near the Texas 130/Schuelke Road intersection, and yes, Schuelke Road does refer to my family. The investigation is just beginning, but one suggestion is that…
Read MoreAustin Police Chief: Too Many Austin Car Wrecks
Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo took the unusual step this week of having a press conference to urge Austin drivers to be more safe. Chief Acevedo was prompted to take the action because this year has already been record-setting in terms of number of traffic fatalities. Acevedo noted that the top causes of wrecks are…
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