Officers claim they kept their distance during a brief pursuit through downtown Rochester. But these precautions are little comfort to the family of a deceased 46-year-old man who was blindsided as he went though an intersection. Officers responding to a shots-fired report saw a suspicious silver Jeep leave the area. When they tried to pull […]
Frequently, falls send older adults to nursing homes. These injuries account for about 40 percent of nursing home admissions. Also frequently, a subsequent fall keeps residents there much longer than they planned. 60 percent of nursing home residents fall every year. As outlined below, these incidents usually cause such serious injuries that the victims can never […]
Investigators are still looking for clues after a speeding motorist struck and killed an 83-year-old man in upstate New York. According to state police, an 83-year-old man was crossing at 8753 Route 11 in the town of Stockholm at around 5:30 p.m. when he was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by a 40-year-old Fort […]
Snoring, or sleep apnea, was just one of Del Griffith's many character flaws in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Neal Page had a number of flaws as well, but that's the subject of another blog. Sleep apnea in any form is a very serious condition. These individuals basically nap all night. They hardly ever get any […]
Investigators are still sorting though scant evidence after a multi-car collision, which included a school bus, on the Staten Island Freeway. The wreck happened near exit 10 on the westbound side of the freeway. Only four of the injured victims agreed to be transported to nearby hospitals. The others refused treatment at the scene. Medical […]
E-scooters are often a great way to get around in compact urban areas like New York. Many destinations are slightly outside walking distance, but not far enough to drive and park. Lots of people apparently agree with this assessment. The number of e-scooter trips nearly doubled between 2019 and 2020. These vehicles are popular, and […]