Car Crash Victim Sues Snapchat for ‘Speedometer’ Filter Involved in Collision
A victim of a car crash outside of Atlanta, Georgia, is now suing Snapchat for the part that the phone app played in the collision. According to the lawsuit, the victim, an Uber driver named Wentworth Maynard was merging onto a four-lane highway outside of Georgia’s capital (a city already known for its heavy traffic), […]
Man Sues Tom Hanks and Wife for Son Chet Hanks’ Car Crash
Early last year, Tom Hanks’ son Chet got in a car crash on Route 110, rear-ending a car driven by a man named Terry Moogan. At the time, the crash didn’t exactly make headlines, but after disappearing from public view during that summer and emerging to tell people that he had been missing due to […]
UPDATE: Former ‘Top Gear’ Host Jeremy Clarkson Unhurt Following Car Crash
Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson shared an ominous picture via Twitter on March 2nd that shows a mangled car with a caption that says, “Had a bit of an accident while filming today.” Is Your Daily Commute Boring? These three Podcasts are definitely worth a listen Had a bit of an accident while filming today. pic.twitter.com/HUvzoFOqAb […]
High-Ranking North Korean Official Dies in Car Crash (Maybe)
North Korea took a hit on December 29th as Kim Yang-gon, a close aide to King Jong-un and leading North Korean diplomat to South Korea, died in a car crash at the age of 73, according to the North Korean Central News Agency. Of course, since this is North Korea and the state-run NKCNA we […]
Is Sneezing While Driving Dangerous? Studies Blame Nose for Millions of Car Crashes
Should sneezing behind the wheel be banned?
It’s probably your biggest fear when you’re driving. Not wild deer running into the road, not rogue semis straying from their lane. The monster is inside…and it bids you “Achoo!” Whenever you feel a sneeze coming on as you’re driving down the highway, no doubt you’ve been overcome with panic. What if you lose control […]
[VIDEO] Big Chief From ‘Street Outlaws’ Still Alive After Violent Car Crash
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For the second time in 2015, a cast member of the popular Discovery Channel show Street Outlaws was involved in a violent car crash. Very lucky to be alive. The Crow sacrificed it’s life to save mine. I always knew that car would keep me safe. My first car, my first love, my first addiction. […]
Study: People Inaccurately Fear Death by Sex over Fatal Car Crashes
What do you think you’d be more likely to die from: a 300-mile road trip in the car, or a night of unprotected sex? According to research performed by the University of Michigan and published in the International Journal of Sexual Health, behavior concerning–and the perceived consequences of–sex is judged more harshly by people than […]
Tesla Autopilot Saves Uber Driver from Car Crash
Seattle Uber driver Jon Hall drives a Tesla Model S P85D. This Model S, like the rest of its all-electric brethren, received Tesla’s recent Autopilot software release, giving the car impressive autonomous driving abilities using an array of cameras and sensors. That is what saved him from a car crash on a dark, rainy Seattle night. […]
Actor Who Played Batman Dies in Car Crash
During one of his recent campaign stops in Des Moines, Iowa, presidential hopeful and eccentric billionaire Donald Trump gave children the opportunity to ride in his personal helicopter and jokingly said that he was Batman, but sadly that act of kindness couldn’t compare to those of a real life Batman who passed away on August 16th. Leonard […]
Caitlyn Jenner Is Being Sued Over Fatal Car Crash in February
You might suspect that Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner) has just permanently moved into the sidelines of Facebook where trending news stories hang out. Following her announcement that she is a transgendered woman, her cover appearance onVanity Fair, and her ESPY Award for her courage to be herself despite the consequences created by some of […]
Car Crash Saves Woman’s Life by Revealing Rare Cancer
Michelle Cartwright did not have a good summer last year. First, in June, Cartwright, who was then 28 weeks pregnant, was involved with a car accident when an off-duty police officer collided with her car. Although the baby was just fine, Cartwright’s leg swelled, and didn’t get any better over the next six weeks. When […]
Man Saved from Car Crashing into His House by Running Late
Here’s one guy who has an excellent excuse to tell his boss why he’s late to work: Karl Highton of Manchester, England, avoided being in a car crash by being upstairs in his home when a car careened into his front porch. You can almost imagine the conversation: “Hey, I’m going to be a little […]
Kardashian Car Crash Tragically Nonfatal
We kid, we kid
TMZ is reporting that a black GMC Yukon carrying three of our nation’s most prominent Kardashians skidded off an icy road in Montana and crashed into a ditch this weekend. There was reportedly no damage to the vehicle or its passengers, and there were no citations issued by the police. Khloe Kardashian was driving North […]
Car Crashes During Report on Safe Driving in Snow
Chances are pretty good that wherever you are right now, the weather is unpleasant. (That is, unless you live in one of those parts of the world where it is almost always beautiful and seldom unpleasant, in which case, you’re a jerk.) Still, you probably have to trudge out into the snow and suffer through […]
There Are Ten Car Crashes in the New Mad Max Trailer Alone
Think back on the trailers for some of your favorite action movies. They probably included an over-the-top attention-grabber, followed by some brief exposition via voiceover, some dialogue trying to become quotable catchphrases, and an arbitrary chase (either by foot or vehicle)–all culminating in a CGI-filled stunt sequence wrecking a car or two. Even the most explosive trailers […]
NHTSA and IIHS Will Never Crash-Test Certain Cars
Almost a half-million cars purchased every year have not received crash-test ratings, and many of them never will. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety won’t rate certain sports cars, large vans, and luxury models due to budget restraints. A Dependable Model: NHTSA gives Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross five stars How […]
Who Is Liable When a Friend Crashes Your Car
Hopefully, you won’t ever need to know what to do after another person gets into an auto accident while driving your car. But if you do experience this unfortunate situation, here’s what you should know. Know the Cost: Estimate your monthly payment on a new car purchase Who pays for damages? Per Insure.com’s Mark Vallett, […]
Car-Sploitation Film Review: ‘Checkered Flag or Crash’ (1977)
In the wide world of car-themed movies, stories about off-road racing are surprisingly prevalent. These films began to grow in popularity in the 1950s with teenage audiences, who gravitated to the anti-authoritarian themes often present in these kinds of movies. By the ’70s, the genre was still thriving, albeit in a more budget-conscious fashion. Unfortunately, […]