A Seminole woman was killed Saturday evening when she was hit by an SUV while riding her bicycle. The crash occurred just before 7 p.m. on the east side of the 8600 block of Seminole Boulevard. The 68-year-old woman was riding her bicycle on the sidewalk when a 2003 Ford…
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Be Safe This Halloween
If you are like most Americans, you will be celebrating Halloween this weekend. Halloween is quite a fun holiday, providing you with the opportunity to dress up in a unique costume and eat a lots of candy! Halloween is known by children for its trick or treating, and for good…
Man Riding Scooter Struck and Killed by SUV in Manatee County
A Bradenton man riding a scooter was killed Sunday night after being hit from behind by a SUV on State Road 70, according to reports. The 41-year-old man was riding a scooter east on State Road 70 near the I-75 interchange around 7:20 p.m. when a Jeep Liberty changed lanes…
13-Year-Old Boy Suffers Minor Injuries After Being Struck by Car In Tampa
A 13-year-old boy suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike in Tampa. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred shortly after 8 a.m. at the intersection of West Waters Avenue and Riverwood Boulevard. Deputies believe the boy was…
Three Killed in Separate Motor Vehicle Crashes in Polk County
A Winter Haven man became the third person to die in a vehicle crash in Polk County over the weekend after a pickup truck turned in front of his motorcycle Saturday night, according to authorities. The 56-year-old man and his 54-year-old wife were riding a Honda south on Spirit Lake…
Driver Smashes into Clearwater Bakery, No One Injured
There were no injuries Saturday morning after a car crashed into Manos Bakery at 1975 Drew Street in Clearwater. According to police, a westbound Honda Civic on Drew Street ran a red light and collided with another car, resulting in the Honda crashing through the front of the bakery. The…
Stay Safe this Labor Day Weekend
For most, Labor Day weekend symbolizes the unofficial end of summer. As a three-day weekend, this gives many Americans the chance to celebrate with friends and family one more time before fall comes around and the weather gets cooler. Whether you plan on taking one last road trip for a…
Two Suffer Minor Injuries in Semi Crash
Two lanes of northbound I-75 were blocked off this morning just south of Riverview after there was an accident involving a semi. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 37-year-old Tampa man was driving a 2013 semi north on I-75 at 5:39 a.m. when he lost control of the truck.…
Fourth of July Safety Tips
The Tampa Bay Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton would like to wish everyone throughout Tampa and the state of Florida a very happy Fourth of July! During this summer holiday period, many of us celebrate the time with friends and family. As with many other holidays, risks of accidents…
Pinellas County Deputy Injured in Weather-Related Crash on I-275
A Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a weather-related collision on Sunday morning, according to reports. The single-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate-275 just before the exit to 38th Avenue North at around 10 a.m. on Sunday. According to the sheriff’s office, the deputy was traveling southbound on Interstate 275…