Perhaps you've seen the electric scooters that have been landing on street corners everywhere. Light, sleek and fast, they offer many a convenient alternative to Uber and other forms of downtown transportation. However, they're also dangerous. There's not yet a...
Injuries
Raleigh accident latest in trend of electric scooter crashes
An accident involving an electric scooter and a car in downtown Raleigh left one person in the hospital early this morning. This incident is the latest in a rising trend of accidents involving rental electric scooters. The rider of the Lime scooter reportedly crossed...
Hoofing it? Look both ways!
Some of the pleasures of living in the south are four seasons, good food and southern hospitality. We naturally run at a different speed compared to the rest of the country: laid back and welcoming. We're courteous and polite to one another. Or are we? A new study...
Pedestrians can take steps for safety
A 'pedextrian' is someone who texts while they are walking, with no apparent knowledge of the world going on around them. While everyone is aware of the danger in distracted driving, distracted walking is dangerous too. Smartphones and mobile phones are a big part of...