A motorcyclist has been pronounced dead after apparently losing control of his bike on U.S. 19 and then being struck by a car. The crash shut down northbound U.S. 19 just south of 126th Avenue for hours Sunday morning. Pinellas Park Police believe the 22-year-old motorcyclist was speeding when he…
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Man Charged in Deadly Hit-And-Run in St. Pete
A 48-year-old man was arrested on Sunday for a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred on March 16, in downtown St. Petersburg. According to police, a Ford F-150 truck was traveling northbound on 28th Street North crossing Central Avenue when it hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian, identified as a 74-year-old man,…
One killed in Another Wrong-Way Crash in Pinellas County
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash involving a Pinellas County deputy in Pinellas Park. Officials said a Chevy Equinox and a Pinellas County deputy patrol vehicle were stopped at a red light at the intersection of 126th Avenue North when a Buick LeSabre, traveling southbound in the northbound…
Largo Motorcyclist Killed in Hillsborough County Crash
A 51-year-old Largo man was killed in an early Thursday morning motorcycle crash in Hillsborough County. The crash happened just before 3 a.m. Thursday at southbound Interstate 275 and Lois Avenue. The Florida Highway Patrol said the man lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a guardrail. He was…
Pedestrian Killed in Feather Sound Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a vehicle leaving the roadway in the Feather Sound area and striking two pedestrians on the adjacent sidewalk, killing one of them, according to reports. Investigators believe the crash occurred around 5:02 p.m. The driver of the vehicle reportedly failed to…
Alcohol a Factor in St. Petersburg Chain Reaction Crash that Killed a Taxi Passenger, Injured Several Others
A passenger in a taxi was killed and several others were hurt in a chain-reaction crash Sunday afternoon in which alcohol played a factor, according to St. Petersburg Police. The crash happened at 38th Avenue N and 49th Street N and closed parts of the intersection for hours. A 2009…
Can You Sue a Florida Nursing Home for Negligence, Abuse, Deficient Care and even Wrongful Death?
Yes, you can and our Tampa Bay Wrongful Death Attorneys at Whittel & Melton can help you. Unfortunately, what comes along with being the No. 1 destination for retirement migration in the United States is a Florida Nursing Home and Elderly Care business community that has a history of being…
Baby Dies After Being Bit by Family Dog
A 7-month-old girl died Friday after she was bitten by the family dog. Clearwater Fire Rescue responded to a call at the Fairwood Avenue residence about 2:12 p.m. Friday. Authorities said the girl was being taken care of by her grandparents when a mixed-breed dog bit her. The girl was…
Pinellas County Named Most Dangerous Place to Bicycle in America
Pinellas County has the highest bicycle fatality rate of any major metro area in the U.S., according to federal data. Its per-capita cyclist death rate for the past decade ranks No. 1 among the four counties in the Tampa Bay metro area. In fact, Florida has by far the highest…
Pinellas County Nursing Home Accused of Wrongful Death
A Pinellas County resident is suing a nursing home, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and loss of consortium. A personal representative of an elderly man who passed away filed a complaint July 10 in Pinellas County Circuit Court against FI-Highland Pines, LLC doing business as Highland Pines…