Kentucky State Police Cruiser Collides With SUV

Daryl T. Dixon — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:51:16 GMT

A Kentucky State Police Cruiser collided with an SUV on Wednesday in Laurel County. Ashley Angel was taken to the University of Kentucky Hospital with serious injuries. She was a passenger in the SUV that her husband Curtis was driving. He was treated for minor injuries at St. Joseph Hospital.

Trooper Parish Baker was responding to another emergency, eastbound on Hal Rogers Parkway, when he collided with the Angels Kia at the intersection of KY 30. The accident is still under investigation.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daryl T. Dixon

Faulty Tire Stems Can Lead To Accidents

Daryl T. Dixon — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:15:58 GMT

A recent article has concluded that about 6 million tire valve stems have been improperly manufactured at an Ohio distribution plant and could increase the risk of an accident.

The recall is on a replacement snap-in tire valve -- Model No. TR413 -- manufactured between July and November 2006. Investigators into this issue have concluded that it could possibly be an improper mixture of the rubber used to make the valves. They recommend that you check the valves carefully with a flashlight by moving it around. If you see any visible cracks, pour some soapy water on it and see if any bubbles appear. If so, you need to replace the valves.

At low speeds, the default could cause a gradual decrease in tire pressure, or simply a flat tire. However, at higher speeds, the consequences are more severe. The vehicle will drive strangely for a while, and then, as the tires build up heat, the tire could explode, resulting in possible loss of control.

Experts say that the only guarantee for safety is to have them replaced. Go to where you have your tires serviced and ask them to replace the valves. If they can’t, then find someone who can. In the long run, the price of the valves will be much less than the cost of someone’s life.

ConsumerReports.com linked a fatal SUV rollover in Orlando last year to the faulty tire valve stems. One fatality is enough. It’s up to you to keep yourself and those around you safe.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daryl T. Dixon

Bowling Green Personal Injury Lawyer - SUV

Kentucky State Police Cruiser Collides With SUV

Faulty Tire Stems Can Lead To Accidents