CLEARWATER, FL – Clearwater Police believe a pickup truck driver was speeding and impaired when he collided with a semi-truck, leading to his passenger’s death on Sunday. WFLA said this collision happened before 1:45 a.m. on Gulf Boulevard. As the semi-truck driver put their truck in reserve to enter the…
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News: Motorcyclist fatally hit by driver who ran red light in Dover
DOVER, FL – A motorcyclist has died after being struck by a driver who ran a red light Thursday afternoon in Dover. Florida Highway Patrol told WFLA that this collision happened before 1:45 p.m. They said the driver, operating a Hyundai Sonata, proceeded through eastbound FL-60 and then hit the…
News: Man’s life claimed in New Tampa collision
TAMPA, FL – A man succumbed to fatal wounds following a crash along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near I-75 in the New Tampa area Tuesday, Fox 13 News revealed. Tampa Police, who responded to the scene after 9:15 p.m., declared the man deceased on site. They closed all of the…
News: At least 1 hurt in crash near Riverview High School
RIVERVIEW, FL – At least one person was injured in a crash at Boyette Road and Balm Riverview Road, north of Riverview High School, Wednesday. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene before 9 p.m. They have not shared the events leading up to this collision, specified the…
News: Crash under I-4 overpass seriously injures 1, police say
TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered wounds in a collision that was said to have involved at least two vehicles under the I-4 overpass Sunday, Tampa Police revealed. WFLA said this collision happened before 3:15 a.m. on Columbus Drive. While the number of automobiles involved remains unconfirmed, footage…
News: Driver hits and sends motorcyclist to hospital in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – First responders took a motorcyclist to a hospital after they were hit by a driver of a vehicle at North 22nd Street and East Chelsea Street Sunday. Police told ABC Action News that they arrived at the crash site after 6:30 p.m. and closed all lanes to…
New Law Grants Free Swimming Lessons to Florida Children | St. Petersburg Swimming Pool Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 544, a bill that allows children in Florida to obtain free swimming lessons. As per the law, the state Department of Health must create a network of providers of swimming lessons to take part in the swimming lesson voucher program. Families earning up…
News: 1 seriously hurt in water-related accident in Clearwater Beach
CLEARWATER BEACH, FL – One person sustained serious wounds in a water-related accident along Opal Sands Resort Friday, WFLA. First responders rescued the person from the water around 7 p.m. and then took them to a hospital, where they are recovering. Clearwater Police did not specify if this was a…
News: Driver fatally hits female cyclist in Tarpon Springs
TARPON SPRINGS, FL – A 63-year-old man driving a Jaguar SUV struck a 75-year-old woman riding a bicycle, leading the cyclist to die from her injuries Tuesday. According to FOX 13 News, the cyclist was pursuing a left turn on Bryan Lane, along Cypress Lakes Boulevard, in front of the…
News: One life claimed, several hurt in Sarasota multi-vehicle crash
SARASOTA, FL – A 71-year-old adult died, and several were injured following a multi-vehicle wreck caused by a driver who ran a red light Tuesday. Florida Highway Patrol told My SunCoast that the collision happened at U.S. 301 and Northgate Boulevard. After the driver ran a red light, their car…