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GM Recalls Millions of Trucks and SUVs for Airbag Replacement
In a massive blow to consumer confidence, General Motors recently issued a massive recall of nearly 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs throughout the world. Reports from numerous agencies say that the recall was issued only after the automotive manufacturer was told directly by the U.S. government that the recall was needed.
Car Strikes, Kills Pedestrian on Sidewalk in Seminole County
It was on Sunday, November 22nd, that a 51-year-old woman from the City of Sanford was walking along County Road 46A within Seminole County when a set of incidents occurred that resulted in them being struck and killed by a car. According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident happened early in the evening, close to 5:00 p.m.
WATCH Releases Annual “10 Worst Toys of 2020” List
There is no doubt that this year the holidays will be a little different. With state governments and healthcare providers pleading with people to stay home, with hundreds of thousands of families mourning the loss of loved ones due to the pandemic, with a nation more vocally divided than at any point in recent history it can often feel as though there isn’t a shred of what was once thought of as “normal.” Thankfully, this is where the organization WATCH (World Against Toys Causing Harm) enters the picture, releasing, as always, its annual top 10 list of worst toys.
GM Forced to Recall 7 Million Vehicles for Defective Takata Airbags
On November 23rd, 2020, in a ground-breaking decision by the United States Government, automotive industry giant General Motors (GM) was ordered by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to recall nearly 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to their ongoing issues with defective and deadly airbag inflators produced by Takata, a now-defunct Japanese car parts manufacturer.
Couple Awarded $120M Settlement in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit
In a landmark decision by a New York state judge, a Brooklyn couple has been awarded a $120 million settlement against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson. According to public court documents from the case, the lawsuit states that after her longtime usage of Johnson & Johnson’s popular talcum powder products, 67-year-old Donna Olsen was diagnosed with a deadly form of mesothelioma. This rare form of cancer is caused by an extensive exposure to asbestos; a well-known carcinogen which is commonly found in talcum.
75-Year-Old Woman Killed in Daytona Beach T-Bone Crash
According to official statements released by the Daytona Beach Police Department, a 75-year-old woman has sadly passed away from the severe injuries she sustained after her vehicle was involved in a T-bone collision almost a week ago on Friday, November 13th along Clyde Morris Boulevard in Volusia County.
Two in Critical Condition After Early Morning Orlando Crash
Two people were left in critical condition after a car accident that occurred during the very early morning hours of Wednesday, November 4th within the city of Orlando. According to reports from the Orlando Police Department, the incident took place sometime around 1:30 a.m., close to the 1000 block of South Orange Avenue. This is not a particularly busy time for traffic within this area, and it seems a somewhat surprising occurrence that the two vehicles involved would be traveling near enough to one another for a collision to take place, which is exactly what happened.
Devastating Crash in Orange County Kills Two and Injures One
Members of the Florida Highway Patrol working within Orange County were among the numerous first responders to the scene of a crash that happened within the county towards the beginning of November. Reports from the FHP stated that the incident involved at least two vehicles and resulted in at least two fatalities as well as one person hospitalized with serious injuries.
Driver Behind Hit-and-Run in The Villages Arrested
The efforts of the Florida Highway Patrol in The Villages have paid off when it comes to locating and apprehending an individual believed to be responsible for a hit-and-run accident that took place within the community early in November. The initial accident took place on November 3rd and involved a motorized vehicle and a bicycle.
Deadly Polk County Motorcycle Accident Claims the Life of a Davenport Biker
According to officials with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a 58-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision with another vehicle along U.S. Highway 27 on November 14th, 2020. Their incident reports indicate that the suspect who allegedly caused the fatal motorcycle accident has since been arrested and charged with one count of leaving the scene of a crash involving death and one count of operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license.
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