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Big Rig Operator Loses Control, Semi Jackknifes on Highway A semi-truck driver lost control of his rig just after midnight on U.S. Highway 76. The semi-truck jackknifed on the highway, on the Colorado plains east of Denver. The driver was heading east at the time of the accident. A Chrysler Pacific was traveling behind the big rig. Evidence collected as of this time indicates that the car was at a safe distance behind the big rig. There were four people…

In a previous post on this website, we presented a recap of fraternity suspensions for the calendar year 2017. In today’s post, we present a summary of fraternity suspensions for the calendar first quarter of 2018 (January 1 – March 31). The numbers During the first quarter of 2018, our database documented a total of 46 fraternity suspensions (8 temporary or “pending investigation” and 38 suspensions of at least 1 year). The “leader-board” of fraternity misconduct for this period includes…

The first death on a U.S. airline in over nine years occurred on April 17, 2018, at mid-morning, onboard a Southwest Airlines flight from New York to Dallas. The flight was diverted to Philadelphia. The death also marks the first time a Southwest Airlines passenger was killed. The accident was caused by Southwest Airlines engine damage. The investigation into the accident is only now beginning. Nonetheless, some basic information is known about the incident. Airplane Engine Explodes The horrific situation…

Two accidents involving oilfield trucks have left one man dead and three heavy-duty trucks destroyed. A pair of truck accidents over a three-day period have left one man dead, two others injured, and destroyed three heavy-duty commercial trucks. The fatality accident occurred at the intersection of Old Colorado City Highway and U.S. 380 at around 9:00 AM Monday and involved one truck hauling pipe and another truck that was transporting either oil or fuel. According to a witness at the…

Schlitterbahn owner and affiliates face multiple indictments related to the poor management and construction of their water slide, “Verruckt.” This ride has led to multiple injuries and even the death of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab in 2016. Read more about all of those responsible for this tragedy in our latest post.