After a very long and cold winter, most Minneapolis residents are more than ready for warmer summer temperatures. The recent Memorial Day holiday weekend signaled the official start to summer. As individuals and families across the twin cities look forward to summer road trips to visit relatives, friends and vacation destinations; it's a good idea to review some basic safe driving tips.
Tips to keep Minnesota drivers safe during the summer travel season
More than 1 in 3 fatal accidents involve vehicle rollover
Today's vehicles are equipped with a wide variety of safety features. Overall safety ratings might be an important aspect in deciding why to choose buying one vehicle over another. However, even the safest of vehicles cannot completely mitigate the risks of the most violent types of accidents.
Jetta owner sues Volkswagen over defective airbags
Today's cars are often touted as being the safest ever built. For decades now, the federal government has passed laws requiring car manufacturers to include safety features such as seat belts, airbags, stabilizing gear and rear and side-impact safety components. These safety features are meant to keep drivers and passengers safe in the event a motor vehicle is involved in a car accident. What happens, however, if the very safety feature meant to protect a driver or passenger malfunctions?
Minneapolis bicyclist in serious condition after being hit by SUV
A 51-year-old Minneapolis man lies in a hospital bed recovering from emergency surgery. The extent of his injuries is not known, but he is listed as being in serious condition. The man was injured this past weekend while he was riding his bicycle down Summit Ave. in St. Paul. Police indicate the man was traveling west when an SUV that was traveling east, turned left and struck him.
