Why is Arizona’s Highway Death Rate So High?

According to a recent Arizona Republic article, the fatal accident rate on urban Phoenix freeways is 61 percent higher than the national average. And according to Arizona Department of Transporation's (ADOT) “Strategic Highway Safety Plan,” the Arizona statewide fatal crash rate is about 33 percent higher (2005) than the United…

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Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Construction Zone

A motorcycle crash has claimed the life of another Tucson rider this past weekend. The crash occurred early Sunday morning on the south side of Tucson, near I-19. The motorcyclist died in a single motorcycle crash in a construction zone at West Ajo Way and South Kostka Avenue. The Arizona Department…

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The Dangers of Opioid Addiction

There's a huge problem in our country with opioid addiction from prescription opiate medicines - essentially morphine. As these former high-ranking DEA officials discuss in this article, pharmaceutical companies that make and market oxycodone are making multiple millions of dollars from selling opiates (heroin is also an opiate). These medications…

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A Deadly Week on the Arizona Highways

It was a rough week on the Arizona highways. Tucson saw a multi-vehicle accident on I-10 this week that ended three lives, including a 12-year-old girl. The accident occurred Tuesday morning on westbound I-10 near Prince and Ruthrauff roads. The tragedy closed parts of I-10 for hours as first responders…

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UPDATE: Samsung Recall of the Galaxy Note 7

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 saga continues with Samsung announcing a complete halt in production of the Galaxy Note 7 phones. Recently, Samsung voluntarily announced a recall of 2.5 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones for defective "battery issues." A handful of phones had reportedly caught fire and Samsung offered…

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California Law Restricts Phone Use While Driving

California drivers will need to change their habits regarding driving and the use of a cell phone, starting January 1st, 2017. In an attempt to reduce the number of auto accidents, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law this week, banning the act of holding and operating a smartphone…

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