An 18 year-old man from Sheboygan was killed early this morning near downtown in a pedestrian accident.

He was struck by a leaf collection truck just before 9:00 while crossing North Sixth Street near New York Avenue. According to the Sheboygan Police Department, the young man died of head and internal injuries. The teenager was unresponsive and unconscious when emergency responders arrived.

The accident will be under investigation. Police say there were no other cars on the road or anything else that could have obstructed the pedestrian or the truck driver’s view. The Wisconsin State Police will be aiding in the investigation.

Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the young victim.

A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveals that hybrid vehicles are safer than conventional cars of the same models, despite common misconceptions.

Many people believe that hybrid cars are less safe because they are smaller and lighter. However, batteries in hybrid vehicles are so heavy that the entire car weighs on average 10% more than conventional cars. This extra weight makes hybrid passengers 25% less likely to be injured in a car accident.

However, hybrid cars are 20% more likely to be involved with pedestrian accidents because they are so quiet. The Department of Transportation is working on a way to make them louder so people can hear them coming.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the Kenosha car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874 today.

The Japanese automaker has currently announced a recall of over 550,000 vehicles sold mostly in the United States.

A malfunction in the engine’s crankshaft pulley could cause the power steering pump to become misaligned, making steering and turning the wheel very difficult. The models affected are the 2004-2005 Camry, 2004 Avalon, and 2006 Highlander HV. Lexus models include 2006 RX00h and the 2004-2005 RX330 and ES330.

No injuries or accidents have been reported in relation to the malfunction.

In January, Toyota and Lexus announced a 1.7 million car recall and in February an additional 2.17 million vehicles were also recalled. The company has seen an 18.5% drop in profits from July-September of this year and is currently facing several damage lawsuits.

If an accident is caused by a defective part or a manufacturing error, contact the Kenosha auto defects lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874 today.

A 32 year-old Iraq war veteran from Wisconsin was sentenced to thirteen years in prison and fifteen years extended supervision after causing a deadly car crash last year.

The man was intoxicated when he hit a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of Interstate 39/90/94. He killed three college students and injured another. They include a 19 year-old man and a 23 year-old man, both of who were students at the University of Minnesota. The 19 year-old’s fiancee was also killed.

The judge gave the man less prison time because she believes his severe post-traumatic stress disorder was a major factor in his decision to drive drunk that night.

A 24 year-old truck driver who works for the Wisconsin company Roehl Transport was involved in a fatal crash late last week in Indiana. The semi-trailer he was driving read-ended a minivan with ten people inside after their vehicle hit a deer on the Indiana Toll Road in Bristol.

Seven people inside the van were killed, ranging in age from six weeks to 52 years-old. All people on board were extended family on their way to a funeral in New Jersey. No one was wearing a seatbelt and the baby’s car seat was not fastened. The 30 year-old man driving the van is said to be in critical condition. The only other survivors are a 36 year-old woman and a 28 year-old man.

Currently no charges have been brought against the truck driver.

Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the victims.