More Fatal Accidents Among Older Drivers, Report Finds

Ashley Halsey III, Washington Post
Thu, 02/23/2012 - 9:04am

Older drivers are much more likely to die in intersection crashes, and with each passing year the simple task of making a left turn becomes more challenging, according to a report released Wednesday. The exhaustive compilation of years of research underscores a single, dispiriting bottom line: Baby boomers began turning 65 last year, and as more members join the ranks of elderly, their inability to navigate traffic is forecast to result in more highway deaths. Read full article >>

NEXT
Topics:  read   report   older drivers   year   
BING NEWS:
  • 'Driving is a privilege; it's not a right.' When should older drivers give up their keys?
    Stark County has seen an uptick in fatal crashes involving older drivers. When is the right time for an older driver to give up their keys?
    01/1/2025 - 8:28 pm | View Link
  • Experts says older drivers should complete annual skill test to reduce crashes, fatalities
    According to crash data from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), older adults accounted for 23% of the state's traffic deaths over the past three years. Wendi Sargent, an occupational ...
    12/18/2024 - 12:45 am | View Link
  • Tokyo police go on traffic blitz as fatal motorcycle accidents double
    Police aim to instill a sense of concern in drivers just ahead of the fall travel season. “There are many motorcycle accidents in September ... 40s and four were older than 60, while three ...
    09/14/2020 - 8:01 am | View Link
  • More

 

NEXT
Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

Movies With Butter More Movie News

More News