accident
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The outcome hasn’t been so uncertain for years, and it’s no accident.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
"At this time, we have very limited information and ask that everyone respect the privacy of Kaylee's family and refrain from sharing or speculating about the circumstances surrounding the accident."
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
“It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that one of our TSD seniors, Kaylee Hottle, tragically passed away yesterday in a car accident in Frederick, Maryland,” read the Instagram post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
“The downside: If you do end up in an accident, dealing with credit-card coverage can be more of a hassle than you’d encounter with the car-company CDW.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Fourteen days after the accident, Phineas develops a huge abscess under the skin just above his eyes.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
Although the numbers aren't conclusive, it is thought more accidents are happening on privately owned e-scooters.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
While the U.S. military battered the group, it also lost several warplanes to accidents and had a number of close calls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The bill has passed through two state Senate committee hearings, helped by testimony from McKinnor and witnesses who have lost loved ones to accidents and offered accounts they had seen of unsafe driving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The latest crash comes amid renewed concern over the safety of school transport after several serious bus accidents were reported in the country in recent weeks.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“None of them know about the list. They’ve survived things like broken arms and chicken pox and minor car accidents and . . .” Chip gave Jonah a sidelong look, “. . . being adopted.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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