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Stores were just closing and this 3 vehicle accident happened on a busy Mapleton Road this is where all the stores are uptown at the power center around 5:45pm. Moncton Fire Dept & NB Ambulance arrived on scene for the injured. Codiac RCMP were not on scene yet and road conditions were a little slippery from the snow we got yesterday that caused many accidents. 2 Tow trucks were needed at the scene. Mapleton and Plaza blvd were tied up for about 45 mins. There was another accident today on Dieppe Blvd 3rd accident on the same road since yesterday had multiple injuries in that accident also.

From the Archives: March, 1993 Storm. Marking the 17th anniversary of the “Storm of the Century” in the Chattanooga area. These clips come from a Special aired on WDEF, News 12 three weeks after the storm. “Stories of the Storm” was a look back at the coverage people missed when their power was out. In this segment, Reporter/Anchor Jonathan Panker looks back at the horid road conditions that 17 inches of snow created in the Tennessee Valley.

Stores were just closing and this 3 vehicle accident happened on a busy Mapleton Road this is where all the stores are uptown at the power center around 5:45pm. Moncton Fire Dept & NB Ambulance arrived on scene for the injured. Codiac RCMP were not on scene yet and road conditions were a little slippery from the snow we got yesterday that caused many accidents. 2 Tow trucks were needed at the scene. Mapleton and Plaza blvd were tied up for about 45 mins. There was another accident today on Dieppe Blvd 3rd accident on the same road since yesterday had multiple injuries in that accident also.

Observation(s): – Lane hog & general wierdness – Near miss, Brighton Road – P Plater lane capers – Fabulous vintage car, Port Road – Speed camera x1, Port Road – Speed camera x2, Port Road Conditions: Warm, high 20’s Celsuis Date/Time: Friday, 13 Mar 2009 Current Road Toll: www.dtei.sa.gov.au What:Driving Diary (12 month experimental project) Where: South Australia Why: To record 12 months of my life driving, and in the process reflect on my own driving behaviour and to possibly highlight how other ppl’s behaviours can impact negatively on us. Accidents can be so easily avoided. Sound: I only keep one CD in the car and change that weekly, so there will be some repetition. GPS also makes a few sounds and audible directions. This is for educational (not punitive) purposes, it is my belief that citizens shouldn’t police other citizens. twitter.com Further Info – Road Traffic Act (1961): www.legislation.sa.gov.au

Quint 12 from Riverview Fire , Codiac RCMP & NB Ambulance responded to the Gunningsville Bridge for a motorcycle accident around 9 am. A woman wiped out on the on ramp to the bridge hitting the curb. She was shaken up but ok and was checked by paramedics. The motorcycle had to be towed from the scene. Road conditions were dry at time of accident.

The sporty new Fiat Punto Evo Abarth also features a new performance mode selection system that modulates engine, braking and steering action to offer a choice of two different driving styles – Sport and Normal – to suit road conditions and driver preference. The mode selector is conveniently located on the central tunnel in front of the gear lever and lets you switch between the two modes quickly and easily, simply by moving a lever. The currently selected mode is displayed on the dashboard. If you are looking for a safe, relaxing drive, all you have to do is select Normal mode, while if you feel the need to enjoy the full performance of your Fiat Punto Evo Abarth, flip the switch to Sport position and thrill to the power! Sport mode makes the car more responsive, using electrical servo systems to modify handling and deliver the ultimate sporting feel. Due attention has also been paid to safety of course, so Sport mode also engages the TTC system automatically. As in rally cars, the driver is assisted by GSI (Gear Shift Indicator). On the Fiat Punto Evo Abarth, GSI acts like an intelligent “co-driver” and provides a signal on the instrument panel to tell you when the right moment has arrived to shift up reducing fuel consumption. The Fiat Punto Evo Abarth’s 1.4 Multiair petrol engine also features Fiat’s innovative Start&Stop system. This switches the engine off automatically when the vehicle comes to a halt and the engine is left to idle, and restarts it again as soon …

Around 11:30am motorcycle and transport truck accident on Route 128 in Berrys Mills just outside the city limits of Moncton. The man was dead at the scene. Codiac RCMP and Dist 11 responded to the call. The Transport Truck was turning into spring specialtys and the motorcycle was travelling in the same direction and ran into the truck. Road conditions were dry at time of the accident. Public were directing traffic until the RCMP arrived. Video Aired on CTV news and BT on A. & Noon news on ASN.

Justin takes the (UK built) new Freelander 2 from the — quintessentially English — George Harcourt Inn at Canberra’s Gold Creek Village, through the suburbs, out to the majestic Brindabella Mountains and then along the Federal Highway to Lake George. Freelander’s ability to easily handle busy streets, tight car spaces, mountain terrain, rough off-road conditions and highway driving make this baby Land Rover one of the most versatile 4-wheel drives on the market today. Don’t forget, once you’ve seen Justin test drive Freelander, you can come in to the showroom at 126 Melrose Drive, Phillip in the ACT. For more information, visit www.lennock.com.au

I made an appearance on 11Alive News at Noon on January 8, 2010 during our severe weather coverage. I had shot some dramatic video of the icy road conditions and our News Director asked me to talk about it in the newscast. I was definitely out of my element but here it is.

Demonstration of robot vision system for steering an autonomous vehicle on dirt road conditions. Developed for Darpa Grand Challenge entry Team Overbot.