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…
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Motorcyclist Killed in Tampa Crash
A motorcyclist was killed in the early morning hours on Thursday in a traffic crash in Tampa. The 38-year-old man was riding his motorcycle near N. Nebraska and E. Louisiana aves. when he was involved in a crash with another vehicle, according to police. The man was taken to a…
Biker Injured in Causeway Crash
A motorcyclist was injured in a crash on the Courtney Campbell Causeway Sunday. A motorcycle collided with a vehicle while traveling eastbound east of the boat ramp, according to Tampa Police. The motorcycle operator was taken to the hospital. Before being transported, he was speaking to officers at the scene.…
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is encouraging motorists and roadway users to “Share the Road.” Motorcyclist fatalities did actually increase in 2012. While bikers can protect themselves by wearing safety gear and practicing safe riding habits, ultimately, the other drivers sharing the…
Chef Killed By Speeding Drunk Driver in Downtown St. Pete
A speeding drunk driver collided with two people who were crossing 2nd Street N in downtown St. Petersburg early Saturday, killing one of them and critically injuring the other, according to police. Shortly after 2 a.m., a 25-year-old St. Petersburg man was speeding on 2nd Street N in a rented…
Man, Woman and Unborn Baby Killed after SUV Crashes into Mobile Home
A man, a woman, and her unborn baby were killed Wednesday morning after a SUV crashed into a mobile home while they were sleeping overnight. The Palmetto Police Department believes the accident occurred at the Lone Oak Mobile Home Park around 2:30 a.m. According to investigators, the driver of a…
AAA Study Shows Accidents Involving Distracted Teen Drivers on the Rise
Most people recognize that using a cell phone while driving can prove deadly. However, a new AAA study shows that cell phone use is hardly the only activity that may cause you to become involved in a serious auto accident. The most recent research carried out by the AAA Foundation…
Toddler Killed in Drunk Driving Crash
According to police, a 2-year-old boy was killed after a Winter Haven woman who was drunk crashed an SUV loaded with passengers. The Florida Highway Patrol believes the 24-year-old woman drove her vehicle onto a shoulder in Manatee County on Saturday afternoon. The vehicle went airborne, overturned several times and…
What You Need to Know About the Takata Air Bag Recall
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, Japanese auto parts maker Takata Corp. refuses to cooperate with the government’s investigation of its air bags. The NHTSA announced on Friday that it will impose fines of $14,000 a day that will continue until key safety information is provided. Here are the…
St. Pete Toddler Struck and Killed by Car While Playing in Yard
A toddler was hit by an SUV and killed while playing in a yard in St. Petersburg on Thursday evening. According to reports, a 27-year-old man was exiting the yard when he failed to see the 2-year-old playing near his 1998 Ford SUV. As the man backed out of the…