Who has legal responsibility when multiple drivers cause crashes? If you have been in a car accident, it is important to know your legal rights. In Florida, every driver has the responsibility of maintaining control of their vehicle at all times. If they fail to do so and cause an accident, then they are liable…
News: Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on St. Petersburg street ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A pedestrian died in an accident on 18th Avenue South in St. Petersburg Wednesday night, Fox 13 News reports. The victim was identified by police as 54-year-old Jeffrey Francis Maurio of St. Petersburg. According to investigators, he was crossing…
News: Pickup truck crash on State Road 37 in Mulberry kills elderly driver MULBERRY, FL – An elderly man died when his pickup truck crashed in Polk County Monday afternoon, officials said. According to the Daily Ridge, the single-vehicle accident occurred on State Road 37 near Cameron Street in Mulberry. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office…
News: Woman sentenced for drunk driving crash that killed elderly couple in North Port NORTH PORT, FL – A woman was sentenced on Friday for a drunk driving crash that killed an elderly couple in North Port on March 24, 2019. According to WTSP, Samantha King was sentenced in Sarasota County Court to 13 years…
News: Pedestrian dies after being hit by minivan in Treasure Island TAMPA, FL – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said a pedestrian died after being hit by a minivan in Treasure Island on Sunday night, reports WFLA. The victim, identified as 52-year-old Daniel Wells, was trying to cross the street on Gulf Boulevard at about…
News: Sedan and motorcycle involved in fatal collision on County Line Road in Spring Hill SPRING HILL, FL – A car and a motorcycle were involved in a deadly crash in Hernando County on Sunday afternoon, state troopers said. According to the Hernando Sun, the incident occurred on County Line Road in Spring Hill at…
News: Woman struck, killed by car while walking on U.S. 27 near Lake Wales LAKE WALES, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating the death of a woman struck and killed by a car on U.S. 27 near Lake Wales last week. The Daily Ridge reports the victim was identified as…
News: Pedestrian struck and killed by car at Pinellas County intersection PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A man was killed in a pedestrian accident at an intersection in Pinellas County early Saturday morning, reports the Tampa Free Press. The Florida Highway Patrol said the victim was crossing in the area of Seminole Boulevard and Walsingham Road…
News: Bicycle rider dies after being hit by vehicle in Largo LARGO, FL – An accident that killed a bicyclist in Largo over the weekend is under investigation by police, WTSP reports. Officers responded to the scene in the vicinity of 66th Street N. near Ulmerton Road Saturday at about 9 p.m. Police said the…
News: Man charged with DUI manslaughter following deadly crash in Largo LARGO, FL – A man suspected of driving under the influence was taken into custody following a fatal accident in Pinellas County Thursday night, WFLA reports. Police say the driver of a Jeep Wrangler ran a red light in the area of Walsingham Road…
