The tragic death of a 10-year-old child has led to a change in law for Illinois boaters who are drunk or on illegal drugs and get involved in an accident.
Beginning January 1, 2014, Illinois boaters suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs face new, stringent testing. In essence, they will be treated like motor vehicle drivers suspected of being under the influence while behind the wheel. The new law applies to any motor boat operator involved in an accident that results in ...
In February 2012, a school bus carrying New Jersey students in kindergarten through the sixth grade stopped at a flashing red light then proceeded into the intersection. A truck traveling down the intersecting road hit the school bus as the bus entered the oncoming traffic. The school bus spun around and hit a pole. An 11-year-old girl on the bus died, and five other students suffered serious injuries.
Unfortunately, this tragic accident involving a school bus and a truck offers a textbook example of ...
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