SEMINOLE, FL – A 27-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost his life after he crashed into a fence and then stopped near a retention pond along Walsingham Park Sunday. This collision happened after 4 p.m. at the 102nd Avenue and Botanica Drive junction, according to Fox 13 News. …
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News: Driver fatally strikes pedestrian in West Tampa
WEST TAMPA, FL – A pedestrian succumbed to fatal wounds after they were hit by a vehicle at the North Armenia Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard junction Wednesday. WTSP said the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Tampa Police shut down the westbound lanes of Kennedy and reopened…
News: Police dispatched to North Sarasota collision
NORTH SARASOTA, FL – Police were summoned to a crash before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at North Washington Boulevard and 17th Street. It is not immediately clear what led to this collision or the type and kind of people and vehicles involved. Updates will be provided as they become available. If you…
News: Crash in Palm River-Clair Mel injures at least 1 person
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision reported in the Palm River-Clair Mel area before 4 p.m. Tuesday. This crash happened at the South 78th Street and Destin Drive intersection. Hillsborough County deputies are investigating the events that led to this collision and have…
News: Male cyclist loses life after getting hit by car in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A man in his 60s was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle in the United Central district Tuesday, leading him to die from his injuries. This collision happened after 6 a.m. at the 5th Avenue North and 49th Street North intersection, according…
News: Police investigate collision in Park East
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police are investigating a collision reported before 3:30 p.m. Monday at the North Tuttle Avenue and Fruitville Road junction. At this time, there have been no reports of sustained injuries, nor have police confirmed the events that led to this crash. Updates will be provided as…
News: At least 1 injured in Greater Carrollwood crash
TAMPA, FL – At least one person sustained unspecified wounds in a collision reported Monday evening at the North Dale Mabry Highway and Floyd Road junction. Hillsborough County deputies are investigating the circumstances that led to this crash and have not provided additional commentary regarding the kind of people and…
News: 1 hurt, 1 life claimed in Tarpon Springs car-motorcycle wreck
TARPON SPRINGS, FL – A 20-year-old man operating a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle was seriously hurt, and his passenger, a 21-year-old woman, died after his bike collided with an SUV. This collision happened in the 39000 block of U.S. Highway 19 before 8 p.m. Friday along AL Anderson Park. According to…
New Data Shows Pinellas County Most Dangerous Area in Florida for Pedestrians | St. Petersburg Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton
According to recent state traffic accident data, Pinellas County had the highest percentage of pedestrian-involved crashes and fatalities in the state between 2019 and 2021. A pedestrian was involved in an average of 503 collisions in Pinellas County between 2019 and 2021, the highest number of crashes in the state,…
News: Traffic delays reported on I-75 North due to injury collision
RIVERVIEW, FL – Traffic is at a standstill on I-75 North due to a collision reported after 5 p.m. Friday that led at least one person to sustain injuries. Florida Highway Patrol has not shut down any lanes at this time. They are investigating the circumstances that led to this…