Auto Accident News Blog

Four Auto Standards You’ll Only Find in Canada

Standards for automobiles, safety equipment and child safety states can differ from country to country and in Canada, the auto standards are uniquely their own. Transport Canada is responsible for creating and regulating safety standards in an effort to protect the safety of Canadians. Here are some important auto standards all Canadians should keep in... Read More

Fines For Distracted Driving In Ontario Set To Increase To $280

It’s been revealed that just last week, Ontario chief justice Annemarie Bonkalo has agreed to an increase in the traffic fines associated with distracted driving, by signing a judicial order, approving the increase. Effective March 18th, 2014, any motorist that is caught while looking at the screen of a: Phone Computer Tablet MP3 … or... Read More

Head-On Accident Near London Results In Fatality

In a statement recently released by Provincial police, it has been revealed that a 27 year old male that was involved in a head-on collision just outside of London on Friday, February 21st has passed away from the injuries he sustained in the collision. It’s reported that a minivan crossed into the path of an... Read More

Potholed Roads Becoming A Problem As Windsor Thaws Out

With the greater Ontario region slowly starting to pull its way out of the grips of winter, many drivers in Windsor and it’s surrounding areas are noticing an increase in the number of large potholes on our roads, leading to a multitude of auto accidents and damage to vehicles. While road crews are out on... Read More

Canadian Automobile Association Launches New Safety Tool for Senior Drivers

Research has shown that 47 per cent of Canadians are concerned about the safety of an aging family member when they are behind the wheel, which is why the Canadian Automobile Association has created a tool intended to help senior citizens drive safely. If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile... Read More

Transport Canada Makes Railway Safety Move with New Grade Crossing Regulation Proposal

Transport Canada has proposed new regulations for railway grade crossings under the authority of the Railway Safety Act. The new regulations would create new safety standards for grade crossings that are federally regulated. The new standards would clarify road authorities’ and railway companies’ roles and responsibilities when it comes to safety, as well as mandating how... Read More

General Motors Set To Recall More Than 700,000 Vehicles Over Ignition Concerns

General Motors (GM) has announced that it is recalling more than 700,000 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles in the North America due to a faulty ignition that may cause essential safety and engine components to be unintentionally turned off. GM has associated the weight of the key ring as being a contributing factor in... Read More

At Least Five Injured After Eight Vehicle Pile Up On EC Row

Windsor Police has just released details of two accidents involving eight vehicles that occurred on E.C. Row and resulted in the closure of the westbound ramps at Dougall Avenue. More than five people have been reported injured and taken to a nearby hospital after the two separate crashes took place at approximately 9 a.m this... Read More

Local Windsor Authorities Search For Blonde Haired Driver That Hit A Pedestrian

A bleach blonde haired woman driving a silver Honda Civic with an Ontario licence plate is wanted by Windsor Police in regards to a connection with an accident that involved hitting a pedestrian at Eugene and Howard streets at approximately 6 pm on January 13th, 2014. The accident victim has reported that while the driver... Read More

Driver Seriously Injured After Sunday Morning Collision

A Windsor driver is in ICU suffering from a serious head injury after being involved in a single vehicle accident in Windsor on Sunday morning at approximately 2:30 a.m on Sunday morning. In a report issued by Windsor police, the driver was ejected from her vehicle after hitting a Central Avenue guardrail, while her male... Read More