A single-car accident sent a young mother and her infant son to the hospital Monday morning in Mount Meridian, a city 40 miles southwest of Indianapolis. The accident occurred on U.S. 40 near the Putnam-Hendricks county line.

Investigators are not sure what lead the woman to lose control of the vehicle, which roll several times before coming to a rest on its roof. The 20 year-old driver was able to unfasten her seatbelt and get her eight month-old son out of his child seat before emergency crews arrived.

The two were transported to Hendricks Regional Health with minor injuries. The infant was treated for cuts and bruises while the mother was treated for cuts and neck pain.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that April is the National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in order to raise awareness about the dangers of cellphone use while driving.

Earlier this year, a national law was passed that banned all commercial truck drivers from using handheld cellphones. The law has affected tens of millions of truck, bus, and other fleet drivers. Violators can be fined up to $2,750 per offense, and  they possibly lose their commercial operator’s license.

In the state of Indiana, all cellphone use for new drivers– whether handheld or hands-free– is prohibited. Texting is also banned for all drivers.

If you have caused a car accident because you were on your cellphone, your insurance rates probably went up. To find affordable auto insurance, contact the auto insurance agents of Insure on the Spot today at 1-888-972-SAVE.

A new study reveals that fatal traffic accidents increase on Tax Day compared to any other day in April. April 15 sees about six percent more vehicle deaths, which is about 13 more deaths per day.

Researchers considered the chances of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians being killed with passengers and pedestrians more likely than drivers to die on Tax Day. Despite the rise of electronic tax filings, the study found it had no effect on traffic fatalities.

Experts speculate about the reason for the increase, but the actual reason is unknown. Some believe extra stress, speed, alcohol, and driving on unfamiliar roads contribute to the increase.

If you are planning on being out and about on Tax Day, it is important to be extra alert. Accidents can happen to anyone and the only way to make sure repairs and medical bills are covered is to own car insurance. If you are looking for affordable car insurance, contact the auto insurance agents of Insure on the Spot today at 1-888-972-SAVE.

Bus drivers in Hanover, Indiana were able to guide 60 children to safety mere minutes before a deadly tornado pummeled through the area.

Three bus drivers were taking children home from school on Friday afternoon when they saw the approaching funnel cloud in the sky. They all quickly decided to relocate their buses to a nearby convenience store instead of trying to get the children to their homes. All 60 children and the three bus drivers took shelter behind a cooler inside the store, and were safe from the tornado.

One of the bus drivers did lose three relatives in the tornado, and her house was also demolished. Several tornadoes have been tearing through the United States this week leaving debris and rubble in their wake.

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Police across the state of Indiana have decided to expand their efforts to prevent drunk driving. This effort is expected to begin on Friday and will run through March 18.

Approximately 250 Indiana agencies will be participating in this event that has been dubbed, Operation Pull Over Blitz 70. The police departments are planning on increasing the number of patrol officers that are out on the streets looking for drunk drivers, and they also have plans to set up sobriety check points throughout their areas.

There will also be extra efforts extended by patrol officers to pull over aggressive drivers during Operation Pull Over Blitz 70. Federal funding will help make these efforts possible in Indiana.

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A 19-year-old New Castle man fell asleep while driving home after his job ended. He was leaving his third-shift in Winchester and was traveling on U.S. 27 when he began to drift off into sleep.

When the man awoke his car was stopped in front of a gas meter. He was not injured in the car accident, and when police arrived on the scene he was able to understand what had happened. After the man fell asleep, he drifted off of the road he was driving on, and crashed into the front of a house. His vehicle ricocheted off the house, hit the garage, and then landed in front of the meter.

According to police, there were no reported leaks from the gas meter. The teenager was not charged in the accident.

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Experts believe that 2012 could bring with it a dramatic increase in gas prices. Throughout the country, the price of oil per gallon is on the rise.

By summer, it is expected for several areas in the state of Indiana to offer unleaded fuel for $4 a gallon. The current national average for gas prices is $3.52. This is the first time that gas prices have surpassed $3.50 a gallon so early in the year. On Monday, the average gas price across the state of Indiana was recorded at $3.41.

These large numbers that are already being posted all over the United States indicate that they are going to continue to rise in the months to come. Over the summer the national average is expected to fall between $3.75 and $4.25 a gallon, with some states seeing fuel go for $5 a gallon.

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This Saturday there were two separate accidents that claimed lives on the Indiana Toll Road.

The first accident involved a 42-year-old semi-truck driver who collided into the back of a horse trailer. The horse trailer had become disconnected from the motor vehicle it was secured to, and the driver struck the trailer killing himself on impact.

The second car accident on the Indiana Toll Road was caused by a driver losing control of his vehicle on the slick roads. The roads were icy and created hazardous driving conditions. The vehicle was pushed from the right lane to the left lane after losing control, ultimately striking a semi-truck. The 57-year-old driver of the semi-truck was not severely injured in the accident but the driver of the other car was killed at the scene.

Car accidents can happen at any time on the Indiana Toll Road and it is important to be insured. If you are in the market for auto insurance in the state of Indiana, please contact the Indiana auto insurance agents at Insure On The Spot by calling 888-972-SAVE today.

In Gary, Indiana a man lost control of his vehicle on Interstate 80 after he suffered a single gunshot wound to his left temple.

The 31-year-old was driving on the highway with his 24-year-old girlfriend when they noticed that a car next to them had both of their passenger side windows rolled down. They found it odd and tried to pass the vehicle. The vehicle returned and the girlfriend recalls that the vehicle she was in suddenly lost control and hit a concrete wall on an exit ramp.

The reason for the vehicle losing control was due to her boyfriend being wounded by a gunshot fired from the other vehicle. They were both able to exit their vehicle and enter another one that had stopped to help them. The 31-year-old man fell unconscious and was taken to a local hospital, where he is still located.

Accidents can happen every day and it is important to be insured on the road. If you are in the market for auto insurance in Indiana, please contact the Indiana auto insurance agents at Insure On The Spot by calling 888-972-SAVE today.

Friday morning in Clark County, Indiana, a car accident occurred that left one dead at the scene.

Around 8:00 a.m. on Interstate 65, a 32-year-old man was traveling north when he crashed into the back of a trailer carrying steel scraps. The tractor trailer was stopped on the side of the highway dealing with a mechanical problem. Once the initial hit occurred, the man’s vehicle was propelled back onto the highway, striking another vehicle.

The 32-year-old was declared dead at the scene of the accident. According to police, the man was not wearing his seat belt during the time of the accident. The other two drivers involved in the collision were not injured and both were said to be wearing their seat belts.

Car accidents can happen on a daily basis and it is very important to have the proper auto insurance while on the road. Please contact the Indiana auto insurance agents at Insure On The Spot by calling 888-972-SAVE today if you or someone you know is in need of car insurance in Indiana.