Preliminary data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shows that already in 2023 Florida has seen 3,863 motorcycle crashes resulting in 219 deaths and 3,341 injuries. In 2022, Florida saw 9,153 total motorcycle crashes resulting in 590 fatalities and 7,863 injuries. These staggering statistics tell us…
THE VILLAGES, FL – Two drivers were sent to the hospital following a collision in The Villages on Wednesday afternoon, the Villages-News reports. Authorities responded to the scene in the area of County Road 466 and Belvedere Boulevard near The Villages Charter School. According to Florida Highway Patrol investigators, an…
OCALA, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a man died after being involved in a motorcycle accident in northeast Ocala last week, Ocala-News.com reports. The motorcyclist was riding eastbound on State Road 326 on the morning of May 17 when the incident occurred at about 10:55 a.m. According to…
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – Authorities said a driver was arrested in connection with an accident in Alachua County on Saturday morning, the Gainesville Sun reports. The incident happened along Interstate 75 southbound near mile marker 403 at 8:40 a.m. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a semi-truck with…
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer for many Americans. Beer will be flowing, and barbecue grills will be lit. While most Memorial Day celebrations are enjoyable and safe events, accidents do occasionally occur and people get hurt. If you are hosting or attending a Memorial Day party,…
BROOKSVILLE, FL – A car accident in Hernando County Monday morning claimed the life of a teenage driver, state troopers said. According to a report by WTVT, the wreck occurred on Wiscon Road near State Road 50 in Brooksville. The Florida Highway Patrol said an 18-year-old man was driving a…
GAINESVILLE, FL – Police in Gainesville said a vehicle and a motorcycle were involved in a fatal collision last week. The Gainesville Sun reports the incident happened in the area of Southwest 13th Street and Southwest 14th Street Tuesday night at about 11:30 p.m. An investigation by the Gainesville Police…
OCALA, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said one driver was killed and another injured when their vehicles collided in Ocala. A report by the Ocala StarBanner stated that the accident occurred May 11 at State Road 200 and Southwest 110th Street near the entrance to the Oak Run subdivision.…
PASCO COUNTY, FL – A pedestrian accident in Pasco County early Friday morning claimed the life of a teenager, the Florida Highway Patrol said. According to a report by WFLA, a 19-year-old male was walking in the travel lanes of State Road 54 when the incident took place at about…
PASCO COUNTY, FL – A motorcycle and a sedan were involved in a deadly collision on Saturday afternoon in Pasco County, reports WFLA. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a man was riding a motorcycle south on US-19 in Hudson at about 3 p.m. when he crossed over the center…