The distances above are based on a reaction time of 0.67 seconds, which assumes the driver is alert, concentrating and not impaired. Driving when tired, distracted or impaired significantly increases reaction times, so the thinking distances above should be regarded as minimums.
Vice-President Aaron Burr killed his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel in Weehawken, NJ, resulting from a published letter that implied Hamilton had made derogatoryâ¦ comments about Burr's character.
Hundreds honor Aitkin Co. deputy killed at St. Cloud Hospital. Hundreds gathered in the town of Aitkin on Monday to honor the life of Sheriff's Deputy Steven Sandberg, who was shot and killed as he guarded a suspect at St. Cloud Hospital. A vigil followed a police procession that brought Sandberg's body home to Aitkin.