A semi-truck reportedly sideswiped a car and dragged it approximately 50 feet on U.S. Highway 87 near San Angelo, Texas, on October 29, 2026. According to the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on northbound U.S. 87 near Grape Creek at the overpass...
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FedEx Truck Rollover and Hazmat Spill Shut Down I-10 East in Houston
A FedEx truck pulling two trailers rolled over on Interstate 10 in Houston, Texas, on October 30, 2026, causing a hazardous-material spill and shutting down the eastbound mainlanes of the East Freeway for nearly five hours. The crash occurred at approximately 2:50...
One Hospitalized After 18-Wheeler Crash and Fuel Spill on Loop 410 in San Antonio
One person was taken to a hospital after an 18-wheeler struck another vehicle on Southeast Loop 410 in San Antonio, Texas, on October 29, 2026. According to the San Antonio Fire Department, the collision occurred at approximately 11:16 a.m. near New Sulphur Springs...
Three Killed After Midair Helicopter Collision Near McMinnville, Oregon
Three people were killed when two helicopters collided in midair near McMinnville, Oregon, on October 29, 2026. According to the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. near Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway and Southeast...
Two Injured After Beechcraft Baron Crashes Into Home Near Ashland, Ohio
Two people were injured when a Beechcraft 95-B55 Baron crashed into a residence near Ashland, Ohio, on October 26, 2026. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the 1968 twin-engine aircraft, registration N1116T, crashed in Montgomery Township at approximately...
Fall Protection on Commercial Fishing Vessels: Legal Issues After a Serious Maritime Fall
Commercial fishing vessels present serious fall hazards. Fishermen and other maritime workers may climb ladders, board vessels from docks, work on masts or gantries, handle stacks of pots, repair gear, paint outside vessel rails, weld near the hull, and move across...
Hot Air Balloon Equipment Failures: How Mechanical Problems Can Lead to Accidents
Hot air balloons are mechanically simpler than airplanes and helicopters, but they still depend on several critical systems working correctly throughout a flight. The envelope must retain heated air, the burner must produce controlled heat, the propane system must...
Electrical Accidents at LNG Plants and Export Terminals
Liquefied natural gas facilities depend on extensive electrical systems to operate compressors, pumps, refrigeration equipment, instrumentation, control systems, lighting, loading equipment, and other critical infrastructure. LNG export terminals may also contain...
Common Injuries in Jet Ski Accidents
Jet ski accidents can cause serious injuries even when they happen close to shore, near a marina, or at speeds that do not seem extreme. Personal watercraft are fast, exposed, and highly maneuverable. Riders and passengers have no seatbelt, airbag, enclosed cabin, or...
Gangway Accidents and Longshore Worker Injuries
Longshore workers may cross a vessel’s gangway many times during a shift. It is the basic connection between ship and shore, but it can also become a dangerous part of the job when it is improperly secured, damaged, poorly positioned, inadequately lit, or allowed to...

