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February 8, 2008 By markhsmith Leave a Comment

Abbotsford, B.C., van crash sparks calls for ban

From CBCNews.ca The British Columbia Federation of Labour is calling for a ban on 15-passenger vans that are often used to transport farm workers. The request comes after a WorkSafeBC investigation suggested a wide range of safety violations contributed to a deadly van crash in Abbotsford,

Filed Under: Accident, Rollover, Tires, Video Tagged With: Abbotsford

February 2, 2008 By markhsmith Leave a Comment

Dual Rear Wheel Van Conversion of 15-passenger Dodge Van

Greetings! Due to the wonderful site vanangels.org, we found out about the dual rear wheel conversions, and are about to finish converting our first van. These are the pictures of what we have gone through to make the changes. We look forward to completing our other one after this, and to

Filed Under: Tires Tagged With: dual rear wheels, van conversion

January 21, 2008 By markhsmith Leave a Comment

Open letter to Bathurst parents

To the parents of the 7 Bathurst High School boys, On January 11, 2008, your lives were changed forever. I know how you feel. On June 30, 2002, I lost my 17-year old daughter, Malori, in van rollover accident. While Van Angels is an education and advocacy site, we also are very aware of the

Filed Under: Commentary, Rollover, Video Tagged With: bathurst

January 19, 2008 By markhsmith 1 Comment

60-Minutes II 15-Passenger rollover report

http://vimeo.com/618459 This is a MUST see video about the dangers of 15-passenger vans created by 60-Minutes. Loaded with authoritative tests and proof of the dangers. NOTE: At the end of the video, the reporter mentions a crash simulation video. Click here to watch the simulation.

Filed Under: Featured, News, Rollover, Video

January 19, 2008 By markhsmith Leave a Comment

Canadians call for ban of 15-Passenger vans

  Passenger van used in crash comes under scrutiny as Transport ... The Canadian Press - A 15-seat van - a 1997 Ford Club Wagon - was carrying members of the Bathurst High School basketball team back from a game in nearby Moncton shortly after ... See all stories on this topic Federal

Filed Under: Commentary, News Tagged With: bathurst

January 16, 2008 By markhsmith Leave a Comment

Edmonton public plans Sept. ban for ‘death trap on wheels’

EDMONTON - Edmonton's public school district has plans in place to stop using the type of van that has been called "a death trap on wheels" and banned for school use in the United States. Seven basketball players and a teacher were killed in the same type of 15-passenger van in a highway crash in

Filed Under: Accident, Commentary, Legal, News, Video Tagged With: Edmonton, New Brunswick

January 15, 2008 By markhsmith Leave a Comment

Type of van in fatal N.B. crash banned from use by N.S. schools

The van that went out of control on a New Brunswick highway, resulting in eight deaths, is in a class of vehicle criticized by United States overnment agencies as lacking stability in emergencies. chools in Nova Scotia are banned from using the vehicles and the U.S. overnment has issued safety

Filed Under: Accident, Video Tagged With: bathurst

January 13, 2008 By markhsmith 1 Comment

Watch this video first!

Watch this video first. It provides a good overview of the dangers of 15-passenger vans. http://vimeo.com/365891

Filed Under: Accident, Featured, News, Video Tagged With: videos

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