GAINESVILLE, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said two trucks were involved in a fatal collision on Interstate 75 early Wednesday morning. The accident happened on I-75 in Gainesville, according to a report by WOFL. The FHP said a blue tractor-trailer crashed into the back of a tan tractor-trailer that…
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News: FHP searching for driver who struck, killed 68-year-old woman
TRENTON, FL – Authorities are trying to track down the driver who struck and killed a a pedestrian in Trenton on Sunday night. A report by WCJB states that the incident took place on Southeast 53rd Court at 8:45 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 68-year-old woman was…
Grilling for Father’s Day? Remember These Safety Tips | Florida Injury Attorneys Whittel & Melton
Grilling is a well-liked and fun hobby that brings together families and friends. To avoid mishaps and potential harm, it is essential to put safety first. Our group of knowledgeable accident injury attorneys have put together a list of priceless suggestions to make sure your grilling session is safe and…
News: 2 dead, 1 injured in accident on US 441 in Leesburg
LEESBURG, FL – Two people were killed in a motor vehicle accident in Leesburg on Wednesday morning, rescue officials said. In a post on Facebook at 10:41 a.m., Leesburg Fire Rescue said crews responded to the area of US 441 and Sleepy Hollow Road. First responders arrived to find the…
News: Man, 83, killed in crash after running red light in Marion Co.
OCALA, FL – An elderly man was killed and two others were hospitalized following a three-vehicle crash southwest of Ocala this morning. According to Ocala-News, the collision occurred at about 7:10 a.m. when the driver of a northbound sedan ran the red light at SW 80th Avenue and State Road…
5 Tips for Theme Park, Fair, and Carnival Ride Safety | Florida Amusement Park Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Amusement parks provide visitors with thrilling rides, breathtaking scenery, and much more. There should be no element of surprise about the dangers that could result from carelessness or negligence when you set foot on a famous national theme park in Florida or a smaller-scale operation, like state fair or carnivals.…
News: Cyclist killed in crash on Eiland Blvd. in Pasco County
PASCO CO., FL – A Port Richey man was killed last night when he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Zephyrhills, according to Fox 13. Police say the victim was northbound on Eiland Boulevard near Gold Links Boulevard at about 10:49 a.m. when he was hit…
News: Motorcycle and SUV involved in fatal collision in Pasco County
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – A motorcycle and an SUV were involved in a deadly collision at an intersection in Pasco County Tuesday morning, reports WTVT. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene at Trouble Creek Road and Whitetail Lane in New Port Richey. According to the FHP,…
News: Driver, 30, killed in rollover accident in Dade City
DADE CITY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a rollover accident in Pasco County last week left a driver dead. According to the Suncoast News, the accident happened May 31 on Darby Road near Old Darby Road in Dade City. The FHP said a man was driving eastbound in…
News: Motorcyclist critically injured after crashing into back of car in Largo
LARGO, FL – A rear-end collision in Pinellas County on Friday night left a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries, Largo Patch reports. Police responded to the scene on Indian Rocks Road near Bluffs Drive in Largo after the accident was reported just after 9:30 p.m. Officers determined that the operator of…