Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Clearwater, Florida
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by www.rochesterfirst.com, a wheelchair-bound man was fatally struck by a car while crossing a street in Clearwater. According to local police, a 54-year-old man in a wheelchair was struck and killed while attempting to cross South Missouri Avenue, just south of … [Read more...]
Three Pedestrian Accidents in Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida — One pedestrian died, and two others sustained critical injuries in three separate motor vehicle crashes in Pinellas County, Florida. Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies said that at least one person would face charges for failing to remain at the accident scene according to the Tampa Bay Times.The medical … [Read more...]
St. Petersburg Police Investigate Pedestrian Accident
ST.PETERSBURG, Florida — According to the TBReporter.com, a pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when a car struck him as he attempted to cross Fourth Street South. Police also said that the pedestrian tested positive for alcohol consumption. The crash is still being investigated by police. Officers from the St. … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Tampa, Florida
TAMPA, Florida — Deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate a fatal pedestrian accident Sunday evening on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in the area of 131ST Avenue. The news report filed by WLFA did not state what time the accident occurred. Sheriff's deputies are still trying to collect evidence … [Read more...]
Man Driving Motor Scooter on I-75 Seriously Injured in Crash
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A 32-year-old Tampa man sustained severe injuries in a collision with a sports utility vehicle on Interstate-75. The accident reportedly took place just before morning rush hour in Hillsborough County according to the TBreporter.com. Florida Highway Patrol troopers cited both the driver of a Toyota minivan … [Read more...]
Man In a Wheelchair Struck by Car In Tampa, Driver Flees
TAMPA, Fla. — Police want the driver of a white sedan in connection with a hit-and-run accident in which a man in a wheelchair was severely hurt. Fox13news.com reported that Tampa Police say the collision occurred at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The accident victim is a 63-year-old man … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in North Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County law enforcement investigators are examining the evidence from the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash on U.S. 41 in North Fort Myers, Florida according to WINK.com. Authorities said that a 64-year-old man was killed in a collision with a motor vehicle. The locus of the crash was determined to be the … [Read more...]
Fort Myers Man Dies in East Naples Accident
EAST NAPLES, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol officers investigated a two-car crash in East Naples, Florida according to Naplesnews.com. Investigators say that a 30-year-old man from Fort Myers died when the motorcycle he was driving crashed into another vehicle driven by a 69-year-old man originally hailing from Bohemia, New York. … [Read more...]
Florida Highway Patrol Hit-and-Run Driver
BRADENTON, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol announced that investigators apprehended a man for allegedly hitting a car and fleeing the scene of the crash according to WFLA.com. The crash was highly publicized. A surveillance video near the location of the crash showed one car striking another, and that second car flipping over numerous … [Read more...]
Tampa Bay Hazardous to Pedestrian Safety
TAMPA BAY, FL – According to Wusfnews.com, Tampa Bay was determined to be the ninth deadliest area in the United States for pedestrians. The city is now working to improve road safety with a special focus on cyclists and pedestrians. Small Growth America issued “Dangerous by Design,” a report that ranks road safety in the United … [Read more...]
Hit-and-Run Accident in Bay County, Florida
BAY COUNTY, FL - According to Weartv.com, a man died after being struck by a vehicle on Tarpon Street in Panama City in Bay County. The victim, Mr. Smith, 39, from Fort Pierce was standing in the northbound lane at about 2:30 in the morning when a four-door sedan struck him. The Florida Highway Patrol said that the vehicle was … [Read more...]
Crash in Sarasota Kills Cyclist
SARASOTA, FL – According to Wfla.com, a vehicle struck and killed a cyclist in Sarasota on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. The crash occurred at about 6:30 in the evening. The cyclist was struck on North Tamiami Trail while trying to cross the street. The road has been reopened. The driver responsible for striking the victim … [Read more...]
Teenager Recovering After Being Struck by Vehicle
Pinellas County, FL – According to Baynews9.com, a teenage girl who was cycling on her way to school was struck by a car. The teen was severely injured but has since been released from the intensive care unit and is in recovery after undergoing surgery. The victim was identified as 15-year-old Janeva Buczynski. Buczynski was hit … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Killed in Park Boulevard Crash
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – According to Tbreporter.com, a man from Largo was killed in a pedestrian incident in Pinellas Park when he was hit by a car while he attempted to cross Park Boulevard. The victim was identified as 60-year-old Thomas Mercurio. Mercurio was rushed to the Bayfront Health St. Petersburg after the accident but … [Read more...]
Naples High School Student Struck by Car
NAPLES- According to ABC-7.com, a girl was struck by a vehicle near Naples High School after getting out of school on Thursday, November 1, 2018. The pedestrian accident happened on the Golden Gate Parkway. The name of the victim and the extent of her injuries are not known at this time. Thousands of people die in pedestrian … [Read more...]