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New “Bike Boxes” Used By Hillsborough County to Increase Safety – What You Need to Know | Tampa Bike Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton

Hillsborough County drivers may have noticed some new green pavement markers recently installed on the roads. These are a part of the county’s new bike boxes, which improve cyclists’ visibility to motorists and allow them to cross busy intersections safely. Bicycle boxes differ from ordinary bike lanes in that they allow…

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News: TPD arrests suspect responsible for N. Dale Mabry 4-auto wreck 

TAMPA, FL – The Tampa Police Department arrested a driver who tried to flee the scene after colliding with several other vehicles on North Dale Mabry Monday.  This four-vehicle collision happened before 6:30 a.m. near I-275, according to ABC Action News. The suspect fled on foot, but police found them…

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News: Boat collision in St. Pete claims life of teen, leaves another injured

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 15-year-old boy was operating a 18-foot boat Sunday when it crashed into a dock and fatally injured his passenger, another 15-year-old boy. This incident happened around 4:30 p.m. in the area of Bayshore Boulevard Northeast and Connecticut Avenue Northeast, according to MySunCoast.  Emergency crews were…

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News: MSCO called to auto accident at Copperstone Condos

EAST PARRISH, FL – The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) was summoned to a collision that happened before 12:45 p.m. Friday in the Copperstone Condos.  Deputies indicated this incident happened in front of a private residence in the 11511th block of 84th Street Circle East. They have not reported any…

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News: At least 1 hurt in crash near Lakewood Park in Sarasota 

SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police confirmed one person suffered injuries in a collision that happened before 2:45 p.m. Friday near Lakewood Park.  This crash took place at the Bay Street and South Tamiami Trail junction. Police have not specified the contributing factors behind this collision or revealed the kind of…

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News UPDATE: Police arrest man for fatal St. Pete hit-and-run 

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – St. Petersburg Police found and arrested the suspect believed to be responsible for intentionally hitting his brother with a car, which resulted in his death. According to ABC Action News, the arrest happened in the 1900 block of Third Avenue North on Thursday, Feb. 29. To…

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News: Crash in Thonotosassa injures at least 1 

THONOTOSASSA, FL – At least one person sustained wounds in a collision reported Thursday afternoon south of Sterling Heights Park.  This crash took place at the East Fowler Avenue and Williams Road junction. Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene after 4 p.m. They are investigating the circumstances behind this…

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