Semi crashes into Grand Prairie Mc Donald’s
That's not exactly what they mean when they say drive-thru. It's more of a drive-by really.
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Traffic Flow and Accidents
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Sachse approves of parking restrictions around school zones
Other measures include the acquisition of a Traffic Display Monitoring device, a.k.a. "radar trailer".
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008
Sachse Police acquire “radar trailer” to discourage speeding
Fancy name: Traffic Display Monitoring device. Goal: Make you aware of how fast you are driving.
Monday, Aug. 25, 2008
UPDATE: Bus crashes near Dallas Zoo
Minor injuries were reported; no word on if this was a thinly-veiled attempt to spring Jenny.
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008
Mesquite man pronounced dead at scene as a result of hit and run accident
While on the roadway, Franks was struck a second and third time by a black 2003 Freightliner, and a white 2006 Cadillac.
Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008
I-30 and Collins in Arlington will be a clusterf*** until Thursday morning
A two-way street will be one-way, an exit ramp is closing, and the highway is narrowing to one lane each direction during bridge construction.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
TxDoT considers adding more HOV access after driver complaints
Most people don't like being forced to break the law when their exit comes up and they are still stuck in the HOV lane.
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
Bus carrying church group hits guardrail on US 75 in Sherman, kills at least 13, shuts down freeway
Bus was headed from Houston to a religious festival in Missouri.
Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
Two Carrollton residents dead, one injured, in Panhandle traffic accident
The family was on their way to Colorado as a trip to congratulate daughter Krystean before she started her first year of college at Texas Tech.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Plano police investigate motorcycle fatality crash
The driver of the motorcycle, Anthony LaDane Moreland, a 23-year-old male from Plano, was transported to a local area hospital for treatment where he was later pronounced dead.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Driver smashes into Dubliner Pub on Greenville Avenue in Dallas (w/ photos)
Front of popular bar reduced to rubble.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Truck wreck in Corinth leads to I-35 traffic delays
The driver of the demolished rock hauling rig was transported to Harris Methodist by Care Flight.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Carrollton police investigate fatal motorcycle accident
A 20-year-old male from Dallas was transported from the crash scene to Parkland Memorial Hospital by Carrollton Fire Department EMS where he was later pronounced dead.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
I-20 westbound closed at Green Oaks Boulevard/Little Road in Arlington
Welcome the parking lot formerly known as Interstate 20.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Traffic changes in Grand Prairie on Wednesday and Thursday, July 2-3
Expect delays on and around SH 161.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Overnight lane closures planned on I-30 through Arlington
Traffic will be affected from 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. both Wed. and Thurs. nights (June 25-26).
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
East Dallas Buckner and Casa Linda area is speedtrap central this week
Each day gets more sophisticated. I expect a warp portal tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
15-passenger van carrying Fort Worth family crashes outside San Antonio, kills 2
Early investigations point to a blown tire as the cause of the wreck.
Monday, June 23, 2008
UPDATED: Four-car crash at Legacy Drive and Custer Road in Plano claims five lives
A black 2008 Pontiac G6, traveling at a high rate of speed, disregarded a red light, and caused the accident.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
LBJ shut down Sunday morning after three-car wreck and fire
The accident has left two dead, two injured.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Road closures on Jefferson and Belt Line in Grand Prairie June 14-15
Sooooo if you like sitting in your car and not moving anywhere, then head on down.
Friday, June 13, 2008
UPDATED: Grapevine driver arrested for intoxication manslaughter after fatally hitting pedestrian in Flower Mound
The driver of the 2005 Mazda Tribute struck the victim who was walking in the roadway south on International Parkway.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
New study shows Dallas-Fort Worth fifth worst in nation for traffic congestion
Houston came in a pathetic seventh.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
UPDATED: Six three-vehicle fatal wreck shuts down Loop 820 in Fort Worth
Traffic will be detoured around the area until sometime around noon about 9 a.m., TXDOT speculates.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Grand Prairie officer injured in DWI-related crash
An allegedly drunk driver crashed into his cruiser in the early morning hours.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Grand Prairie man killed in tractor-trailer accident
The tractor-trailer hit a tree and burst into flames.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Semi truck crashes into McKinney car dealership
Truck, which was carrying a load of Oxy Deep Steam carpet cleaner, caused around $500,000 worth of damage.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Pedestrian hit, killed by SUV in Fort Worth
The driver swerved to avoid the man, but ended up hitting him and rolling over anyway.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Dallas motorbikers publish online petition calling for more designated parking
Because they don't want to take up spaces designed for SUVs - or something like that.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Truck hits DART rail train at West End in Dallas during Wednesday morning commute
Commuters whose route runs through downtown Dallas have a legitimate excuse to be late today.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Fort Worth buses will soon be outfitted with traffic signal changers
No, it's not a clicker, it automatically transmits a signal as the bus drives up.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Dallas Police officer injured while swerving to avoid an accident
The officer's life was saved by his bullet proof vest.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Dallas personal injury lawyer Brian Loncar expected to recover from big car accident
Man who made his name as an ambulance chaser collided with a fire-rescue truck. Oh, irony.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Moped rider dies on I-30 in Dallas
At least, deputies *THINK* he was riding the Moped.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Mini-school bus collides with pickup in North Dallas
The one kid on board was not injured, say reports.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Fort Worth to “test effectiveness” of high-visibility stop signs
Will the blinking LEDs make drivers stop harder and faster? Or just more often?
Monday, May 12, 2008
Arlington plans lane closures on Arkansas Lane
Consider taking an alternate route if your May 12-16 commute includes westbound lanes btwn. Midhurst and Valleydale.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Wrecker driver killed in Burleson freeway accident
Another vehicle smashed into him while he was attempting to remove a car from the shoulder of the freeway.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Driver in critical condition after LBJ rollover in Dallas
Both he and his engine were ejected from the vehicle following early morning accident.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Hole in I-30 bridge messes with Monday morning commute in Dallas
Recent inspection showed nothing out of the ordinary, leading to the question: can holes appear in bridges more or less at random?
Monday, May 5, 2008
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