WIMAUMA, FL – An 18-year-old man operating a Chrysler PT Cruiser lost his life after his car overturned on U.S. 301 Friday. Florida Highway Patrol told FOX 13 News that the man, for reasons unclear, crossed U.S. 301 South and went into the opposite lanes, leading it to roll over…
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News: Child, 10, injured after causing St. Pete sideswipe crash
ST. PETE, FL – A 10-year-old child drove a relative’s Nissan Altima without their permission and then sideswiped a Ford vehicle on I-275 Thursday, injuring themself in the process. This collision happened after 6 p.m. in the northbound center lane, according to WFLA. The 10-year-old had crashed into a bridge…
Avast Ye! Here Is What You Need to Know to Stay Safe at Gasparilla 2024 | Tampa Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Tampa’s version of Mardi Gras, but with pirates is back! This swashbuckling shindig is slated to start on Jan. 20 with the Children’s Gasparilla Parade from 12-7:30 p.m. The Gasparilla Pirate Fest happens on Jan. 27. You can view information on parking here as well as parade routes. What Roads…
News: Police respond to injury collision along Payne Park
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police were on the scene of a crash in the 2050 block of Oak Street along Payne Park Thursday that led at least one person to sustain wounds. Police arrived at the scene after 9:40 a.m. Police have not indicated the events that led up to…
News: At least 1 hurt in Palm River-Clair Mel crash
TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County deputies said at least one person sustained injuries in a collision reported before 2:15 p.m. Thursday in the Palm River-Clair Mel district. This crash happened at the East Adamo Drive and U.S. 301 junction. Officials have not yet specified the events leading up to…
News: Crash on Howard Frankland Bridge blocks 3 lanes
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – Officials shut down three lanes on the Howard Frankland Bridge due to a crash that involved at least two vehicles Wednesday. According to WFLA, the collision, which happened at mile marker 33, involved a black car and a red vehicle. The red automobile sustained some significant…
New Ferry Rides Linking Bradenton to Anna Maria Island Set Sail – How Can You Stay Safe on a Ferry? | Tampa Bay Maritime Personal Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
The Gulf Islands Ferry, which links Bradenton Riverwalk to Anna Maria City Pier, has officially set sail as of Sunday. Passengers will be transported by ferry to Anna Maria City Pier from the day dock near the River Dance apartments on the Bradenton Riverwalk. According to a spokesperson for the Bradenton…
News: FHP investigates injury collision in Largo
LARGO, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a collision at the Ulmerton Road and 66th Street North junction that injured at least one person. Troopers were summoned to the scene at approximately 2:59 p.m. Wednesday and arrived at the crash site at precisely 3:13 p.m. Officials have not specified…
News: Male cyclist, 65, critically hurt in Nokomis crash
NOKOMIS, FL – A 65-year-old man riding a bicycle was sent to a hospital for critical, life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a vehicle on Monday. This crash happened on U.S. 41 at Laurel Road East, according to My SunCoast. Officials said the cyclist attempted to cross amid oncoming…
News: Crash at Sun City Center junction injuries at least 1
SUN CITY CENTER, FL – The Hillsborough County deputies are on the scene of a crash at an intersection in Sun City Center that led at least one person to sustain injuries. This collision took place at the Cypress Village Boulevard and Sun City Center Boulevard junction Wednesday afternoon. Deputies…