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06/04/2026

Chinese EV company becomes the first to assume full financial responsibility for crashes when drivers are using full self-driving. This only applies to vehicles in China, but this is a major change from other self-driving vehicle systems. https://cnevpost.com/2026/05/29/byd-expands-autonomous-driving-push-liability-guarantee/?shem=dsdf%2Csharefoc%2Cagadiscoversdl%2C%2Csh%2Fx%2Fdiscover%2Fm1%2F4

BYD said taking on L3 and L4 liability early shows confidence in its technology.

06/03/2026

15 people recently rescued in s*x trafficking and drug ring. The survivors were forced into s*x acts and drug production at NJ hotels. The survivors may be able to sue the hotels for enabling the ongoing abuse. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/13-charged-and-15-victims-rescued-in-sweeping-nj-human-trafficking-sting/4402521/

Officials say 13 people were arrested after a South Jersey trafficking operation was broken up following a year-long investigation.

06/02/2026

NJ State detective found guilty in chase that resulted in the death of motorcyclist. The detective was following the rider at speeds of more than 100mph without lights/sirens before the rider crashed. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/new-jersey-state-police-detective-guilty-of-deadly-motorcycle-crash-chase-2023/4402347/

New Jersey State Police detective found guilty of endangering another person in connection to a 2023 crash that left a motorcyclist dead on Route 206.

06/01/2026

With the rise of hit-and-run crashes, lawmakers are attempting to bring 'Jay Alert' pilot program to Philly. The program sends alerts with hit-and-run information to area repair shops. How is this not already implemented? https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/pa-dems-look-to-bring-jay-alert-pilot-to-philly-to-combat-hit-and-run-crashes/4400082/

State Sen. Anthony Williams has proposed a bill calling for a notification system to help track down drivers in hit-and-run crashes in Philly.

05/29/2026

After a glass panel fell and shattered, a Hershey Bears fan was left with a huge permanent scar. Hershey is denying responsibility, but there is evidence the company was aware of problems with the glass mounting hardware from previous incidents. https://local21news.com/news/local/woman-sues-after-shes-injured-by-broken-glass-during-hershey-bears-game-hershey-entertainment-resorts-giant-center-injury-pennsylvania-pa-stiches-lawsuit

The suit was filed Monday against Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, the company that owns the Giant Center.

05/28/2026

New bollards at Rehoboth Beach boardwalk are getting some pushback, but we commend the city's proactive approach to safety. Prevention is the best way to prevent tragedy.

If everything goes to plan, the installation of dozens of bollards – short vertical posts designed to block vehicle access while allowing pedestrians and bicycles through – and two large swing gates around the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and Bandstand area will be completed by the end of the week. ...

05/27/2026

Pedestrian dies in Ephrata after driver fails to stop for stop sign. The pedestrian died of multiple traumatic injuries from the crash. Drivers need to slow down and obey the rules of the road. https://www.abc27.com/local-news/lancaster/person-dies-after-driver-hits-them-going-through-stop-sign-in-lancaster-county-police-say/

05/26/2026

A work truck was left running and unlocked when it was stolen. The thief drove the truck into another vehicle before crashing into a school playground. The other driver was injured. Should the company be held responsible for leaving the running truck unattended? https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/work-truck-overturns-on-philly-school-playground-after-crash/4397282/

A work truck overturned on the playground of an elementary school in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood after a crash.

05/25/2026

Our office is closed for Memorial Day (Monday, 5/25/2026). We will reopen Tuesday. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

05/22/2026

18 year old driver was driving alone on a learner's permit and allegedly DUI in fatal crash that killed a Swarthmore College professor. This death was completely preventable, and the family deserves justice. https://6abc.com/post/collingdale-man-charged-crash-killed-former-swarthmore-college-professor-upper-darby/19043872/

An 18-year-old Collingdale man is facing charges after a former Swarthmore College professor was killed while riding his bike in Upper Darby Township, Delaware County.