IONTB Local News reported recently that a fatal motor vehicle accident occurred in the Tampa Bay community of Madeira Beach last Wednesday, causing the death of a local resident. According to officials of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred between 7:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2nd at 13665 Gulf Boulevard…
High-Speed Chase Leads To Injury
News Channel 4 Jax recently reported that a local man was injured in a car accident last Thursday after leading Florida state troopers on a high-speed chase along Interstate 295 when a state trooper executed a maneuver to force the car to a stop. According to representatives of the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred…
Florida Man Crashes Bike Into Cop Car
CBS News Atlanta reported recently that a Florida man suffered serious injuries after allegedly crashing into a law enforcement patrol vehicle on an electric bicycle late on the evening of Friday, December 4. According to officials from the Pinella County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred between 11:20 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on the evening of…
Five Dead In Crestview Accident
1057 News reported recently that a traffic accident on Friday, November 27, south of Crestview claimed the lives of five individuals. The incident took place on Friday, November 27 on FL State Road 85 south of Crestview when a sedan carrying five people, for unknown reasons still under investigation, veered off the roadway and through…
Three Fatalities In Yeehaw Junction Accident
The Orlando Sentinel reported recently that a fatal crash near Yeehaw Junction in Osceola County on the morning of Monday. November 30 claimed three lives. Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash in southern Osceola County near the Yeehaw Junction area that involved a SUV and a pickup truck. The incident took…
NASCAR Crew Member And Wife Killed In FL Accident
KSDK Channel 5 NBC News recently reported that a pit crew member for the Hendricks Motorsports NASCAR team and his newlywed wife were killed in a Florida motor vehicle accident last Tuesday, November 21, while en route to their honeymoon. The incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21 in the Florida keys, according…
DUI Accident Kills Motorcyclist
The Tampa Bay Reporter recently reported that a New Port Richey woman was arrested recently by Florida Highway Patrol troopers for her role in a motor vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 19 that killed a motorcyclist on the day after Thanksgiving. A New Port Richey woman, 24 years of age, was charged with one count…
Clearwater Man Killed In Wreck
Patch.com reports that a Clearwater man was killed early last Thursday morning in a car wreck on U.S. Highway 19 in Hudson, FL. The incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, when a Clearwater man, 83 years of age, was driving a pickup truck westbound on Bolton Avenue, approaching the intersection of Bolton and U.S….
Teens Killed In Riverview Wreck
NBC WFLA News Channel 8 reported on a tragic accident in Riverview that killed two local teenagers. The incident occurred Wednesday in Riverview around 4:40 p.m., according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, when a two-door black Honda, traveling north on Valley Dale Drive, drove through the intersection with Progress Boulevard, running a red light…
A Bicyclist Killed In An Accident Is Identified. The Investigation Is Still Ongoing
Florida weather makes bicycling a popular activity in Florida for both residents and tourists alike. Furthermore, current stay-at-home orders have made bicycling a common pastime. While major cities such as Miami and Orlando may have designated bike lanes, smaller cities and rural areas do not. Unfortunately, the popularity of cycling combined with the number of…
Fleeing Murder Suspects Were Involved in a Fatal Crash
Because police chases can cause extensive property damage and frequently end with innocent victims being hurt, most police departments have strict policies in place regarding pursuits. These polices govern when a police officer may initiate a pursuit. For example, some departments will only initiate a pursuit in cases where law enforcement officers believe that a…
A Driver Is Killed And An Infant Injured In A Head-Οn Collision
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2017, there was a 58% fatality rate for vehicle occupants in head-on collisions. In 2015, more detailed statistics regarding head-on collisions were released. There was a total of 32,768 fatal head-on collisions, accounting for 10.2% of total crashes. 70,000 head-on crashes ended with injuries, accounting for…
A 15-Year-Old Teen Is In A Coma After A Dangerous ATV Accident
While an ATV can be a fun way to spend an afternoon off-road, the term “all-terrain vehicle” may be a bit of a misnomer. These recreational vehicles are not, in fact, meant for all types of terrain. This leads to several accidents annually according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Data reveals that there are…
Woman Hits and Fatally Injures a Teen and Is Charged With a Felony
Any driver involved in a crash should stay at the scene, even if they feel they may face charges related to the accident. In Florida, leaving the scene can result in criminal penalties on top of any traffic violations. Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage is a misdemeanor and can result in…
Accident That Killed Two Teen Girls May Have Involved Alcohol
Any auto accident that results in a fatality is both a tragic and traumatic event. If the accident involves alcohol, prosecutors in Florida are likely to vigorously prosecute the driver. One of the charges that the driver can face is DUI manslaughter. If convicted, Florida state law mandates a four-year minimum prison sentence. The maximum…
Video Captures Moment of Hit-and-Run in St. Petersburg
The number of both pedestrians and bicyclists killed in roadway accidents is increasing. In 2003, pedestrians and bicyclists represented 12.6% of the total number of fatalities. In 2017, they accounted for 18.2% of fatalities. An even grimmer statistic is that while overall traffic fatalities decreased by 0.8% between 2008 and 2017, pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities…
Fatal DUI Charge Dismissed Due to Police Errors
In Florida, DUI manslaughter is a charge that is always a felony. If the driver who was intoxicated knew that a victim was hurt or dying and did not give aid, then it is a first-degree felony. All other DUI manslaughter charges are a second-degree felony. It should also be noted that Florida allows for…
Driver Loses Control, Car Roof Sheared Off
There are many reasons that a driver might lose control of their car, causing it to veer off a roadway. The number one cause of loss of control is weather conditions. Rain, when it first begins, can make a roadway slick, causing tires to lose traction. However, weather is not the only reason behind drivers…
Deadly Crash Revealed to be Caused By DUI
In Florida, if an accident results from a person’s decision to drive while intoxicated, the justice system allows for two different types of compensation. An injured party may be entitled to both compensatory and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are intended to cover specific losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and…
Man Stops Vehicle in The Middle of the Highway With Fatal Results
Florida has some of the toughest DUI penalties in the nation. A first time DUI comes with the penalties of a fine that is not less than $500 nor more than $1,000. If a person’s blood-alcohol level is more than 0.15, the fine is increased to $1,000 to $2,000. Imprisonment can range from 8 hours…