TAMPA, FL – A 24-year-old man was riding his motorcycle on I-75 and succumbed to fatal injuries when he struck the back of a van Friday night, WFLA reported. Florida Highway Patrol said the force of the collision knocked the motorcyclist off his bike and that he fell down in…
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News: Semi rollover crash on I-4 in causes major delays, lane closures
PLANT CITY, FL – A semi-truck rolled over and landed on its side on I-4 West, resulting in all lane closures for the westbound directions and significant delays. Fox 13 News said that injuries were sustained. However, it is unclear how many people were hurt and what exactly led to…
Tampa Motorcyclist Concerned About High Volume of Bikers Lane Splitting | Tampa Motorcycle Accident Injury Attorneys Whittel & Melton
Motorcycle lane splitting is not legal in Tampa or elsewhere in Florida. This means that no motorcyclist can maneuver between any two moving lanes of traffic at the same time. Regardless of what type of road you are on or how busy traffic is, it is always illegal to ride…
News: Troopers on scene of hit-and-run crash in East Lake-Orient Park
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run collision that happened in the East Lake-Orient Park neighborhood Friday night. This collision was reported on the 6605 block of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Officials have not revealed other details at this time. Our newsroom will be…
News: Injuries reported in crash near Arlington Park Sarasota
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police were summoned to an injury crash near Arlington Park Sarasota before 4:30 p.m. Friday. Officials have not disclosed the contributing factors of this collision, specified the severity of injuries sustained, or listed the number of people and vehicles involved. Our newsroom will be sure to…
News: Crash in Thonotosassa injures at least one person
THONOTOSASSA, FL – Hillsborough County deputies were called to a collision at the Sunstone Boulevard and Williams Road junction that injured at least one person Friday. Deputies arrived at the crash site at approximately 4:41 p.m. No other information is available. Our newsroom will issue updates as they emerge. If…
Traffic Jams on Sligh Avenue Frustrating Tampa Drivers – Driving Tips for Traffic Congestion | Tampa Auto Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton
Hillsborough County residents are growing more irritated with the increase in traffic on Sligh Avenue near I-275. The main concern is the waiting through lights at intersections, specifically the intersection of Sligh and Nebraska avenues which can take three or four lights to get through for waiting drivers. One issue…
News: Troopers investigate hit-and-run crash on U.S. 301
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a hit-and-run collision that happened at the U.S. 301 and Causeway Boulevard intersection Thursday. Troopers have not indicated what led up to the crash, listed the number of people and vehicles involved, and revealed the suspect and their vehicle. Our…
News: Juvenile hurt in crash with Pinellas Co. car near Largo
LARGO, FL – A 15-year-old teenager was sent to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after getting hit by a Pinellas County vehicle near Largo Thursday. This collision occurred in the area of 137th Street and Ridgeland Drive, ABC Action News reported. It is unclear who had the right of way…
News: Teen girl critically hurt in Tampa bicycle-police cruiser crash
TAMPA, FL – A 13-year-old girl riding a bike was left in critical condition when she was struck by a Tampa Police cruiser before 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. This collision occurred at the North 22nd Street and East Busch Blvd intersection, according to ABC Action News. When the girl was hit,…