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3-Year Old Injured In Car Wreck

Daryl T. Dixon — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:29:40 GMT

A Metropolis woman is charged with operating on a suspended license and no insurance after a car wreck on Husbands Road.

Witnesses reported seeing Hope Jones driving uncontrollably just before the wreck happened. Also in the vehicle were her two daughters, one of which is in serious condition due to head trauma. The 3-year old, Alexis Ponce, was rushed to Lourdes Hospital and later air-lifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daryl T. Dixon

Bicyclist Killed in Collision With Kentucky State Trooper

Daryl T. Dixon — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:08:59 GMT

Christopher W. Roberts, a five-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police, accidentally struck two bicyclists on Sunday evening when he swerved to avoid a car that had stopped in the street.

The first bicyclist, Chris Powers, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Laurel County Coroner, Doug Bowling. Kevin Alshouse was the second bicyclist and was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Roberts was treated for minor injuries as well.

This is another in a long list of Accidents lately in Kentucky involving Police Cruisers and Car/bicycle/pedestrians.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daryl T. Dixon

Couple Killed In Motorcycle Wreck

Daryl T. Dixon — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:10:03 GMT

A couple from Ashland, Mark and Teresa Stone, were killed around 5:55 Sunday in a motorcycle/car accident.

Mark, age 55, was driving eastbound on Kentucky 733 when he lost control of his motorcycle on an S-curve, crossed the center line, and hit another car. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife, age 56, was airlifted to a hospital and died at 9:15 that night.

Motorcycle accidents and fatalities have been on the rise since 1997. In 2004, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued an alarming report, stating that 4008 motorcyclist died and 76,000 were injured. An article on FreeAdvice.com gives more statistics based on motorcycle accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daryl T. Dixon

Dr. Jack Diles is Killed in a Motorcycle Accident

Daryl T. Dixon — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:54:50 GMT

Dr. Jack Diles, 60, of Symsonia Kentucky was killed on Saturday in a Motorcycle Accident. His Motorcycle was hit by an SUV as the SUV switched lanes on Reidland Road East of Paducah Kentucky.

Dr. Diles was rushed to Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah but later died from the trauma caused in the accident. According to a Business Week Article the driver of the SUV was Tammy Estrada from Savannah Georgia. Estrada reportedly changed lanes in front of the Motorcycle.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Diles Family.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daryl T. Dixon

Backover Auto Accidents

Daryl T. Dixon — Fri, 23 May 2008 11:19:03 GMT

Paula Bridges of WPSD TV in Paducah Kentucky recently did an article on Backover Auto Accidents. This subject has been very popular in our region and around the country lately.

Unless you have been under a rock you have heard about the tragic Backover Auto Accident in Nashville Tennessee that took the life of the daughter of Music Singer Steven Curtis Chapman. This article explains how some of the Auto Accidents happen.

It also goes to great lengths, especially in the video, to demonstrate how visibility is better or worse in different cars and trucks. These problems have also been addressed by Auto Manufactures in having Rear Sensors installed in the newer models of cars.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or worse in one of these type accidents, the Lawyers at Injryboard stand ready to help. They take cases in the area of Auto Accidents and Defective and Dangerous Products.

For more information, visit DarylTDixonLaw.com.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daryl T. Dixon

Kentucky Accident Victim Speaks Out About Amusement Park Injury

Daryl T. Dixon — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:01:29 GMT

Kentucky Accident Victim Katlyn Lassiter spoke publicly for the first time since her Injuries at Six Flags Amusement Park in Louisville Kentucky.

InjuryBoard's National News Desk Anchor Jane Akre wrote this article detailing Katlyn's Injuries and her newest fight for Federal Regulations.

Injury Board Stands Ready to help in Cases Such as this where Victims suffer Injuries due to Amusement Park Negligence.

For more information, visit DarylTDixonLaw.com.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daryl T. Dixon

Interstate 64 Tractor Trailer Accident Kills Bath County Resident Kenneth McKenzie

Daryl T. Dixon — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:34:43 GMT

A tragic accident in Bath County happened early Tuesday Morning. As the Police were clearing the scene of a Car Wreck, a Semi Tractor Trailer Truck struck the rear end of a passenger car, killing Kenneth McKenzie of Bath County.

I wrote about this Tragic Semi Tractor Trailer Truck Wreck at my Western Kentucky Injuryboard Site.

For more information, visit DarylTDixonLaw.com.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daryl T. Dixon

Kentucky Drunk Driving Crash 20 Years Ago

Daryl T. Dixon — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:35:42 GMT

Today marked the 20th Anniversary of the Kentucky Drunk Driving School Bus Accident on Interstate 71 in Carrollton.

Click on the above link for a News Article and a Video. The School Bus caught on fire and the children struggled to get out. 27 lost their lives in what has been known as the Worst Drunk Driving Accident in U.S. History.

The School kids were on their way back from a School Field Trip to Kings Island in Cinncinnati when they were hit by drunk driver traveling on the wrong side of Interstate 75.

For more information, visit DarylTDixonLaw.com.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daryl T. Dixon

Illinois Train Accident Ends With Death of a Man in a Wheelchair

Daryl T. Dixon — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:26:48 GMT

An Illinois Train Accident ended in tragedy on Tuesday in Carbondale. The man was in a wheelchair when he was attempting to cross the Railroad Tracks.

Authorities say that the man attempted to cross on the side of the tracks where there was no crossing bars. However, authorities did not release his name.

This Illinois Railroad Accident ended with the death of the man in the wheelchair. We will update this story as we get further information.

For more information, visit DarylTDixonLaw.com.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daryl T. Dixon

Rockcastle County Kentucky Wreck On Interstate 75 Leaves One Dead

Daryl T. Dixon — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:11:41 GMT

A massive crash in Rockcastle County Kentucky has left the driver of a Semi Truck Dead and several others injured. Kentucky Accident Video and News Story.

The crash happened just after midnight Monday Morning. A Van and a Car collided in the Southbound Lanes of Interstate 75 and then the Van crossed over into the North Bound Lanes. The Semi Tractor Trailer Truck in an attempt to avoid the Van rear ended a car and then flipped on its side. The driver, Tommy Kelley of London Kentucky was killed.

Kelley was driving a Somerset Food Service Tractor Trailer. This Multiple Car Kentucky Accident left Kelley dead and the driver of the Pick up Truck in the hospital with Injuries.

Traffic was stalled in both the North and South Bound Lanes for hours.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Daryl T. Dixon