Traffic

Mountain Brook Doctor Charged in Tragic Traffic Crash Death of 10-Year-Old Daughter, Case Heads to Grand Jury

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Mountain Brook, Alabama – A doctor from Mountain Brook, Alabama, has chosen to forego a preliminary hearing in the case of her 10-year-old daughter’s death in a traffic crash. Dr. Sarah Kathleen Cumbest Mullican, a 45-year-old anesthesiologist, is facing charges of reckless manslaughter and felony attempting to elude. The incident occurred on July 22, 2023, when Annabelle Mullican tragically lost her life. The purpose of the preliminary hearing is for defendants to hear the evidence against them and for a judge to determine if there is enough reason to proceed with a grand jury indictment. … Read more

Habitual Felon Convicted of High-Speed Chase and Multiple Traffic Violations: Sentenced to Prison

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Asheville, North Carolina – A jury has found Ancil Kenny Edmonds, 41, guilty of felony flee to elude arrest and eight related traffic violations after a high-speed chase. The three-day trial concluded with the conviction, which also declared Edmonds a habitual felon. Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams announced the verdict. Edmonds was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Nathaniel J. Poovey to serve an active prison term of 64 to 89 months. During the trial, the state presented evidence that on January 17, 2023, North Carolina Highway Patrol State Trooper Dalton Ledford detected Edmonds’ vehicle … Read more

Improved Safety Measures Hit Oregon Roads: How New Laws are Transforming Traffic Safety

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Medford, Oregon – New laws aimed at enhancing road safety in Oregon have recently come into effect. The legislation, known as Senate Bill No. 999, brings a range of measures designed to improve traffic conditions and reduce accidents on the state’s roads. One of the key provisions of the new law is a ban on holding a mobile electronic device while driving. This includes holding a phone to talk or text, as well as any other mobile electronic device. Violators of the ban will face fines starting at $130 for the first offense and increasing … Read more

California Unveils New Traffic Laws for 2024 to Enhance Safety and Visibility

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California is implementing new traffic laws in an effort to enhance safety and visibility on the roads. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking the lead by educating the public on these latest traffic safety improvements, which will be enforced starting in 2024. Governor Gavin Newsom signed over a dozen new assembly bills in 2023, setting the stage for these new traffic laws. One such law, AB-413, aims to increase visibility at crosswalks and prohibits parking within 20 feet of a marked crosswalk. Along with this, there are additional guidelines and circumstances that will fall … Read more