auto accident

December 28, 2011

A Friendly Reminder from RKL

While New Year’s Eve brings its fun and festivities, statistically it has been a rather dangerous holiday over the past few years here in the Mid-South. We at RON KIM LAW would like to remind you to have a happy and safe celebration to ring in all that 2012 has (...) MORE

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August 4, 2011

Church Field Trip Tragically Ends Awry

The alleged negligence of a church volunteer has lead to the death of a young girl. On July 28, 2011, 24-year-old Bobby Joe Sasser was driving a group of teenagers back to their homes in Columbia from a overnight “lock-in” concert hosted by the Christian band Skyhook in Mumford. The (...) MORE

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June 28, 2011

Motorcycle Collides with Big Rig

In the grand scheme of all that inhabits the road, most would probably agree that motorcycles are by far the most vulnerable vehicle. Most would also contend that motorcyclists as well as those who share the road with them should exercise extreme caution. Thus, the idea of a lackadaisical meeting (...) MORE

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June 28, 2011

Woman Robbed After Car Wreck

Every once and a while, we are met face to face with one of life’s curveballs. Thus, always should we demonstrate resiliency and caution in the face of calamity or otherwise. On July 25, 2011, a female stripper leaving her club was rear ended at 3:00 in the a.m. at (...) MORE

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June 2, 2011

Vacationing High Schoolers Killed in Auto Accident

A tragic accident occurring just twenty-five miles north of Montgomery shatters the lives of many, shocking a small southern community and beyond. On March 27, 2011, a three collision occurring in central Alabama claimed the lives of four Indiana teens and a local resident. Alexx Bauer, Matthew Roe, Evan Weaver, (...) MORE

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June 2, 2011

Highway Patrolman Killed in Deadly Motorcycle Escort

There is a time for work, and there is a time for play; however, always must we remain attentive on the road. On May 7, 2011, Tennessee Highway Patrolman Andrew Wall and another trooper were escorting U.S. AirForce Thunderbird pilots to the Smyrna Air Show. The negligence of another driver (...) MORE

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June 4, 2010

Motorcycle Statistics Show Rise in Fatal Accidents

Since the foundation of the Tennessee Highway Patrol in 1929, thirty-eight troopers have fallen in the line of duty. Of these thirty-eight, over a third lost their lives in motorcycle accidents. Each year, approximately 135 Tennesseans are involved in fatal motorcycle wrecks. Surprisingly enough, all but a handful were wearing (...) MORE

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March 7, 2010

Teenagers and Alcohol, Deadly Car Crashes During Spring Break

Consumption of Alcohol contributes to 60% of all teen deaths involving car accidents. In the United States, almost 3 million people age 12-20 abuse or are dependent on alcohol. Teenagers caught drinking are usually caught during prom night, graduation and spring break. Eight teens die daily in alcohol related vehicle (...) MORE

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December 27, 2009

Seat Belts/Miley Cyrus

Every hour, at least one person in this country dies because he or she did not buckle up. Failure to use seat belts contributes to more fatalities than any other single traffic safety-related behavior. • Seat belts save lives everyday: Seat belts are the most effective safety devices in vehicles (...) MORE

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December 14, 2009

UPDATE-DEADLY CRASH WALNUT GROVE ROAD-SHELBY COUNTY-Houston High School Students-12/14/09

Two Houston High students heading east on Walnut Grove in a Camaro just east of Houston Levy lost control after passing and skidded into opposing lane of traffic into an SUV. Kimberly Smith the driver of the SUV is reported to be in stable condition at the Baptist Hospital. Shantwan (...) MORE

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