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Horrifying crash at Daytona exposes risks to fans

Fans can wind up in the danger zone, too. A horrifying crash on the last lap of a race at Daytona International Speedway injured at least 30 fans Saturday and provided another stark reminder of what can happen when a car going nearly 200 mph is suddenly launched toward the spectator areas.

 

Gunfire, wreck kill 3 on Vegas strip

Las Vegas

Three people were killed and at least three others injured in a gunfight and subsequent car crash along the Las Vegas strip in Nevada early Thursday, police said.

 

Sen. Reid leaves hospital after Vegas car crash

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was discharged from the hospital less than three hours after an apparent rear-end crash Friday afternoon on a Las Vegas freeway, a hospital spokeswoman said.

 

Commerce Dept. says Sec. Bryson suffered seizure

U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson suffered a seizure in connection with two Los Angeles-area traffic crashes that led to a felony hit-and-run citation over the weekend, officials said Monday....

 

Drug use involved in 25% of fatal crashes, study finds

The authors say their study is one of the first to show the prevalence of drug use among fatally injured drivers.

 

Bus safety in foreign countries often overlooked

Bus safety in foreign countries often overlooked

Motor vehicle crashes are the top killer of healthy Americans abroad, according to the U.S. State Department, surpassing terrorism, crime, infectious disease and plane travel.

 

Austrian man with robotic arm dies after crash

Austrian man with robotic arm dies after crash

A doctor says an Austrian man who was able to drive because of an innovative high-tech artificial arm has died after a car crash.

 

Sudden downpour causes 69 car crashes on Ariz. interstate

Sudden downpour causes 69 car crashes on Ariz. interstate

A surprise downpour sparked collisions involving 69 vehicles on an interstate near Phoenix's downtown area Saturday evening, closing the westbound ...

 

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