Wade Smith

Dec 3, 2023 | investigatetv.com | Kristin Crowley |Wade Smith

(InvestigateTV) — The Federal Highway Administration defines a guardrail as a safety barrier intended to shield a driver who has left the road. The American Traffic Safety Association says guardrails can reduce serious injuries by up to 47% when installed correctly. When not installed correctly, experts say they can turn from lifesaving devices to killers on the road. Joey Beck knows just how catastrophic this device meant for safety can be.

Nov 12, 2023 | investigatetv.com | Kristin Crowley |Wade Smith

(InvestigateTV) — Across the country, more than 2.5 million vehicles have serious, unrepaired safety recalls. Some vehicles can catch fire while others lose control on the road. All of them have the potential to injure or kill people. Those very cars can be sold to you without the recall being fixed if you buy them used. It’s a loophole some attorneys say needs to be closed. Cars spontaneously catching fire. Shrapnel expelling from airbags. Steering wheels not responding as the driver expects.

Oct 27, 2023 | investigatetv.com | Wade Smith |Stacy Wimmer

(InvestigateTV) — Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and the statistics are even more troubling for African Americans. A 2019 study by the Department of Health and Human Services found black people are 30% more likely to die from heart disease than whites. The Cleveland Clinic says social factors play the biggest role in shaping health, including access to money, quality education, access to clean air and water and nutritious food.

Oct 25, 2023 | investigatetv.com | Wade Smith

(InvestigateTV) — No symptoms and no warning signs. Sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, is an unpredictable tragedy too many parents face. SIDS is a silent killer that takes the lives of hundreds of babies each year, and there’s no cure.

Oct 24, 2023 | investigatetv.com | Heather Graf |Wade Smith

(InvestigateTV) — In communities across the US, fall means football season. Long before game days, there’s typically summer training when extreme heat and sports can make for a dangerous, even deadly combination. Reporter Heather Graf takes an in-depth look at the push to protect student-athletes through lifesaving lessons and potential legislation at the federal level. Watch the full story in the video at the top of the page. Jordan McNair was a big kid with big dreams.