Car Accidents

Displaying 1 - 50 of 266 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Pedestrian injured in College Hill accident Northern Iowan 116:9, p.2	09/30/2019	A pedestrian was injured shortly before midnight on September 26th, 2019, after being struck by a motor vehicle on College Hill.
2	Remembering Justin and Tristan Northern Iowan 115:37, p.1	02/21/2019	A memorial was held on February 18 for Justin Kime and Tristan Marlow, two students killed in a weather-related car accident on February 17; photos.
3	Ice guys finish last on winter roads Northern Iowan 114:20, p.3	11/02/2017	Columnist Tanner Schrad discusses ways for students to remain safe driving on the roads during winter conditions.
4	Hit by a car? No free tuition Northern Iowan 112:20, p.1	11/05/2015	Campus members, including the Employee Safety and Employee Health and Well-Being Committee, question the safety of the Hudson Road crosswalk from the Towers to student parking near the UNI-Dome. Additionally, chair of the Health and Safety Committee Therese Callaghan emphasizes safety and that the rumor that if a student gets hit by a car they get free tuition is false.
5	Winter driving tips Northern Iowan 111:25, p.2	12/04/2014	Lt. Joe Tyler of UNI public safety shares winter driving tips and expresses to students how important it is to drive safe during winter weather.
6	One hurt in collision Northern Iowan 111:1, p.2	08/28/2014	A two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of 20th and Olive streets near campus; photo.
7	UNI loses student to drunken driver Northern Iowan 110:49, p.3	04/10/2014	UNI student Dawson Besler was killed by a drunk driver. He was a junior business management major.
8	20-year-old killed at CF intersection Northern Iowan 109:16, p.3	10/19/2012	Karli Hilgenberg was killed in a car accident at the intersection of Highway 58 and Viking Road.
9	Spring sleet and snow Northern Iowan 107:52, p.2	04/22/2011	Campus scenes following the snow of April 19. Several car accidents were reported in the area; photo.
10	UNI students and faculty remember Anna Williams Northern Iowan 107:45, p.1	03/29/2011	Sophomore, pep band member, and loyal Panther fan killed in a one vehicle accident in Marshall County. She was returning to UNI to help load equipment for the band trip to Wichita for the NCAA women's basketball tournament; photo.
11	Message from UNI police Northern Iowan 107:39, p.3	02/25/2011	Drivers and pedestrians urged to use caution in cross walks on and around campus. Drivers must yield to pedestrians at all times. One out of five killed in traffic accidents are pedestrians.
12	Can you be too old to drive? Northern Iowan 107:39, p.9	02/25/2011	Statistics show that new teen drivers and elderly drivers are equally dangerous behind the wheel. Elderly people do not want to lose their independence by giving up their driver's license. The elderly are slow to accept change.
13	Booze + cruise = lose Northern Iowan 107:16, p.11	10/22/2010	Drinking and driving is a very dangerous combination. Over eighteen hundred young people, aged eighteen to twenty-four, die each year from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including automobile accidents; photo.
14	Texting while driving may potentially be banned Northern Iowan 106:33, p.1	02/05/2010	Iowa lawmakers are considering making texting while driving illegal. Four different bills have been proposed to deal with distractions while driving; photo.
15	Texting while driving becomes a growing concern Northern Iowan 106:25, p.10	12/04/2009	Distracted drivers account for almost eighty per cent of all auto accidents and nearly sixty-five per cent of near accidents in the United States. Many states are considering ticketing those who text while driving; photo.
16	Click it or who cares? Northern Iowan 106:8, p.5	09/25/2009	Using seat belts saves lives. The "Click it or Ticket" campaign of 2006 cost over nine million dollars; raising the use of seatbelts to eighty-two per cent. Was that money well spent?
17	An alarming danger on the road; texting while driving more dangerous than drunk driving Northern Iowan 105:27, p.13	12/12/2008	Students recount experiences of sending text messages while driving; statistics show that that is a dangerous practice; photo.
18	Truly thankful for simple things Northern Iowan 105:25, p.5	12/05/2008	Family accident leads to feelings of gratitude to everyone involved.
19	Live for today Northern Iowan 105:22, p.3	11/14/2008	Life is a precious gift. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Students urged not to take life for granted. Avoid drinking and driving.
20	Traffic safety Northern Iowan 104:44, p.10	03/28/2008	Public urged to support legislation protecting children in motor vehicles.
21	Car accident Northern Iowan 104:8, p.5	09/21/2007	Diabetic reaction causes vehicle to crash through the side of a building; photo.
22	DUI: A powerful lesson Northern Iowan 103:32, p.1	01/26/2007	Mark Sterner will speak on consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol; photo.
23	Students reminded to drive safely Northern Iowan 103:31, p.1	01/23/2007	Public safety director reminds students that pedestrians have the right of way on campus. Drivers are urged to watch for pedestrians after a student was hit by a car last week; photo.
24	Slowing it down Northern Iowan 103:22, p.5	11/10/2006	Students urged to slow down when driving.
25	Everyone stop walking this way Northern Iowan 103:22, p.5	11/10/2006	Pedestrians need to show some manners in their interactions with automobiles on campus.
26	Public Safety implements pedestrian safety program Northern Iowan 103:12, p.1	10/06/2006	Officers are observing high traffic areas, both for vehicles and pedestrians. Information is shared with drivers and pedestrians; photo.
27	UNI police launch pedestrian safety program Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/20/2006	The UNI Police Division will be monitoring intersections on campus during the day to help ensure safety.
28	UNI police push "Click it or Ticket" campaign Northern Iowan 102:60, p.1	07/14/2006	UNI Police gave eight citations for seatbelt violations during the a four day "Click it or Ticket" campaign.
29	UNI student struck at crosswalk Northern Iowan 102:25, p.1	11/22/2005	Freshman Amanda Wilson was hit by a car while crossing West 23rd Street after a football game.
30	Winter weather impacts driving decisions; UNI Public Safety has tips to stay safe. Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	11/21/2005	Tips about staying safe during holiday driving.
31	How do the UNI students cross the road? It's no joke, but police will make sure drivers get it Northern Iowan 102:18, p.1	10/28/2005	Public Safety will hand out cards at problem intersections to raise awareness about crosswalks; photo.
32	Drinking + Driving = Idiocy Northern Iowan 101:59, p.5	07/08/2005	Thinks drinking and driving is not only a bad decision, it is also very selfish.
33	Is our current limit enough? Northern Iowan 101:42, p.5	03/04/2005	Feels that the speed limit in Iowa should be increased to 70 miles per hour.
34	Parking lot etiquette Northern Iowan 101:28, p.7	12/10/2004	Describes people's struggles and poor behavior when it comes to parking on campus.
35	Safety measures to be added along Hwy. 58 Northern Iowan 101:21, p.3	11/09/2004	Two million dollars allocated for safety improvements to Highway 58, especially for wire barrier to be constructed on the median to reduce fatalities on that stretch of road; photo.
36	UNI student charged with two counts vehicular homicide Northern Iowan 101:17, p.1	10/26/2004	Chris Schwendinger charged after suspicion of operating while intoxicated during an accident in which two others were killed.
37	Driving consequences Northern Iowan 101:9, p.5	09/28/2004	Believes reckless and irresponsible driving has reached epidemic proportions in America.
38	Risk on the road Northern Iowan 101:7, p.1	09/21/2004	Cedar Falls Police Department addresses issues involving traffic fatalities on Highway 58; photo.
39	Darting across the street leads to close calls Northern Iowan 101:7, p.1	09/21/2004	Addresses growing problem of pedestrians walking out in front of vehicles on campus roadways; photo.
40	Solution for OWIs Northern Iowan 100:52, p.9	04/20/2004	Suggests students lobby for more public transportation in order to prevent drinking and driving.
41	'Lisa's Law' to mandate BAL tests Northern Iowan 100:43, p.1	03/09/2004	Advocates pushing for mandatory testing at accident scenes after the death of UNI student Lisa Oetken.
42	Drivers adapt slowly to snow Northern Iowan 100:37, p.1	02/17/2004	UNI Public Safety and Cedar Falls Police have not seen a large increase in the number of accidents due to the winter weather.
43	Bond review ends in family's favor Northern Iowan 99:16, p.1	10/25/2002	Michael Dunn's bond issue was not reduced at his hearing for vehicular homicide involving a UNI freshman; photo.
44	Pedestrian injured on Hudson Road Northern Iowan 99:14, p.1	10/18/2002	Senior Chantelle McFadden, while standing at the corner of 27th St. and Hudson Road, was struck by a car after it had collided with another vehicle.
45	Student fatality result of chase Northern Iowan 99:10, p.1	10/04/2002	Lisa Oetken was killed in a car accident when a driver ran a stop sign and collided into her vehicle. Ashley Caskey and Holly Frerichs were also injured in the accident.
46	Remembrance for loss of UNI's own Northern Iowan 99:10, p.9	10/04/2002	Claims that the flag should have been lowered out of respect to the UNI freshman Lisa Oetken, who was killed in a car accident.
47	Three students involved in car accident, one fatality Northern Iowan 99:9, p.1	10/01/2002	Lisa Oetken, Ashley Caskey, and Hollie Frerichs, freshmen from Akron, Iowa, were involved in a car accident last Friday; Lisa Oetken was pronounced dead at the scene.
48	Student complains of dangerous C.F. intersections Northern Iowan 98:54, p.11	04/30/2002	Criticizes the City of Cedar Falls for not posting needed traffic signs, especially along Olive Street.
49	NI Executive Editor injured in bicycle-car accident Tuesday Northern Iowan 97:53, p.5	04/20/2001	Carrie Van Sickel receives minor injuries as a result of the collision between her bike and car; photo.
50	UNI student remembered for literary excellence Northern Iowan 96:45, p.11	03/24/2000	Robert Sewick died March 10, 2000. Friends offer tribute.