Accidents
Man Dies After Falling From Tree While Hunting, Family Find Body in Woods
Sgt. Joni Money of Jefferson County Sheriff's Office described the incident as "heartbreaking" and said the man was doing everything right when it came to safety.
Toddler Shoots Man in Head After Finding Gun Left Unsecured on Countertop
In 2020, at least 60 children aged three or younger have accidently shot themselves or someone else due to an improperly stored gun, according to the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund.
Boy Launched 10 Feet After Dropping Live Firecracker Down Manhole
The curious boy suffered no serious injuries following the dramatic accident.
Hiker Found Alive on Remote Trail After Crawling With Broken Leg for Hours
The 26-year-old, who broke his leg while running on a remote trail, called for help after reaching an area with cell phone service.
Man Explodes Car After Lighting Cigarette Near Propane Tank He Forgot About
The man was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries, and no one else was hurt—though his car's roof was blown off.
Americas Account for Half of Annual Global Gun Deaths
Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuela and the U.S. together accounted for half of the 251,000 gun deaths in 2016.
Violent Injuries and Accidental Deaths Surge in U.S.
Injuries, deaths and suicides suddenly surged in 2014, especially those caused by firearms.
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash With Bear, SUV
The man was a firefighter in Bend, Oregon, and died at the scene.
Self-Driving Vehicle Involved in Arizona Crash
"The Waymo vehicle was in the wrong place at the wrong time," said Seth Tyler, Public Information Officer of the Chandler Police Department.
Arizona Couple Killed in 'Freak' Horse Carriage Mishap
The couple were flung down a gorge onto the rocky terrain below.
Fox News Broadcasts Graphic Showing it Lacks Trust
"This is not the graphic we are looking for. Hold off. Take that down please," Howard Kurtz said.
International Weed Celebration A Deadly Day For Drivers
People are 12 percent more likely to die in a car accident after 4:20 pm on April 20.
Here's How Thanksgiving Can Kill Or Maim You
From car accidents to cooking fires, there's a lot of danger during the holiday season.
A List of Fourth of July Fireworks-Related Injuries
The Fourth of July brings hot dogs, apple pie, watermelon and gruesome fireworks injuries.
Takata's Exploding Airbags Behind Bankruptcy
The company's products contained elements that became volatile with age and heat exposure.
U.S. Pedestrians Killed Spikes by 11 Percent: Report
Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City account for 42 percent of pedestrian fatalities.
A Hidden Defect in the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
A lawsuit accuses the automaker of concealing a defect linked to driverless rollaway accidents, including this week's death of Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin.
New Tube Train Blamed for Three-Fold Accidents Increase
The S-stock trains were introduced onto the London Underground network in 2010.
Volvo Launches Driverless Car Pilot Scheme in London
Families will get to try out the autonomous cars in normal driving conditions.
Elon Musk: Tesla's Autopilot Reduces Crashes by 50%
Tesla's CEO claims semi-autonomous mode on electric carmaker's vehicles halve the probability of an accident.
U.S. Traffic Deaths, Injuries and Related Costs Up in 2015
Improving economy, lower gas prices among reasons suspected for increase in traffic deaths.
A Brief History of Politicians' Athletic Missteps
Several political figures have sustained injuries during physical activities.
Ken Kolosh Is Figuring Out All the Weird Ways You Might Die
One man has the herculean task of mining the data and figuring out the likelihood that you'll die of a dog bite, or your pajamas will burst into flames.
Several Killed After Rubbish Truck Ploughs Into Glasgow Christmas Shoppers
At least seven people are seriously injured as well a police spokesman said this number could rise
Twelve Killed, 120 Hurt in Moscow Subway Accident
Russia's investigative committee said it was looking into the causes of the accident. There seemed to be no suggestion of foul play.
Overpass Collapses in World Cup Host City; At Least One Dead
Television images showed part of a passenger bus crushed under the overpass and news website G1 said another two trucks and a vehicle were also smashed
Daughter of South Korea Ferry Crewman Kills Herself
The crew member, facing a charge of negligence in the April 16 sinking, was granted temporary release from detention so that he could help arrange the funeral
Divers Struggle in Search for South Korean Ferry Survivors
Fourteen people were found dead, leaving 282 unaccounted for and possibly still trapped in the vessel