Cyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run in Tampa
A cyclist died after being struck by a car Saturday night, February 15, 2019. According to a Florida Highway Patrol officer at the scene, the cyclist was crossing U.S. 19 at Salt Springs Boulevard around 8:40 p.m. when he was hit. The 2004 Saturn Ion then drove off making this a hit-and-run bicycle accident. Tragically, the cyclist died from his wounds, and police are looking for the driver of...Read More
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Car Hits Motorcycle Seriously Injuring Riders
A car hits a motorcycle in an intersection injuring both the rider and passenger around 1:50 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2019. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, a 20-year-old driver of a Lexus pulled out from sitting at a stop sign at N. 19th St. and Haines Rd. and hit a Harley Davidson motorcycle broadside. The impact ejected the bike’s rider and passenger sending them to the...Read More
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Driver Causes Fiery Crash and Flees
A driver flees the scene of a fiery crash. The driver of a Chevy SUV swerved to avoid another motorist and lost control of his vehicle. The SUV hit a guard rail and flipped over then caught fire. The driver escaped the flames and paramedics took the driver to Tampa General Hospital. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 12:45 a.m. on I-4 east of I-275 in...Read More
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Wrong-Way Driver Kills Man on Suncoast Parkway
A man driving a GMC pickup the wrong way on the Suncoast Parkway (S.R. 598) in thick fog and crashed head-on into a vehicle going the correct way. According to a Highland County Sheriff’s office at the scene, the accident happened early Sunday morning, February 3 near mile marker 38. The wrong-way driver killed the driver of a Mini Cooper when he hit him head-on. The Sheriff’s office said they...Read More
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Fatal Automobile Accident Wrongful Death Claims
Over 30,000 people die each year in auto accidents across the U.S. with 3,000 of those happening in Florida. When this happens, it’s devastating for the surviving members of the family. Whether the person is a spouse, parent, child or grandparent, if a family member is taken in an auto accident, the loss is traumatic. If a loved one dies in an auto accident due to someone else’s negligence, a...Read More
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Rear-End Accidents in Tampa FL – Auto Injury Lawyers
Rear-end collisions are by far the most common type of vehicle accident making up over 30 percent of all accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there is an average of 2 million rear-end collisions a year resulting in over 500,000 injuries and 17,000 deaths. In Florida, over 400,000 auto accidents happen each year with 120,000 of them being rear-ended...Read More
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