An off-duty Ocala Police officer was killed late Thursday night after he was ejected from his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The 43-year-old man was traveling west on SW 95th Street Rd. when his white motorcycle suddenly veered left and traveled across the center median while spinning and then falling onto its side.…
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You Can Win a 2019 FXDR 114 Motorcycle
The National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers (NAMIL) is doing an online giveaway where one lucky winner will receive a brand new 2019 FXDR 114 Harley Davidson Motorcycle valued at over $21,000.00. The FXDR 114 is fast, agile and boasts loads of torque for blasting off from stop lights and…
NHTSA Latest Motorcycle Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 5,286 motorcyclists killed in 2016, which is a 5.1-percent increase from the 5,029 motorcyclists killed in 2015. The state of Florida had 555 fatalities, the highest number of motorcycle deaths out of all other states. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are more…
Fort Lauderdale Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Turnpike
Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused a crash that killed a motorcycle rider on Florida’s Turnpike Sunday afternoon. Troopers were notified of the crash around 4pm that happened on the turnpike southbound exit ramp to Sunrise Boulevard. Arriving troopers found a 2007 Harley Davidson in a retention…
Woman Hit by Pickup Truck, Killed while Riding Moped
A 73-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a pickup truck while she was riding a moped in Groveland Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Winter Haven woman was driving a 2005 Honda scooter north on State Road 33 behind a Honda pickup. The truck driver…
Car Accidents, Slip & Falls Rank #4 in Top 10 Leading Causes of Death in U.S.
A new report out from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looks at the shifting trends in Americans’ health and mortality, and the conditions most likely to take lives. While heart disease and cancer still top the list, Motor vehicle accidents, unintentional drug overdoses, and accidental falls and other…
Motorcyclist Killed in Hit-And-Run in Daytona Beach
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday in a hit-and-run crash in Daytona Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened at the intersection of 13th Street and San Jose Boulevard at about 5:10 p.m. Troopers said the crash involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck. The motorcyclist died…
New Bill Pushes For Helmets For Younger Motorcyclists
Florida lawmakers are discussing a potential law that would make helmets mandatory for motorcycle riders under 21. Sen. Keith Perry’s (R-Gainesville) bill would change the helmet exemption from 16 to 21. Under the change, drivers over 21 must have an insurance policy for at least $10,000 to ride without a…
Motorcyclist Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Orlando Turnpike
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday after traveling the wrong way on an entrance ramp to Florida’s Turnpike and smashing into a Toyota Corolla. The 42-year-old Orlando man was ejected from the motorcycle and died, according to a crash report. The Toyota was driven by a 37-year-old Kissimmee man who was…
Florida Leads Nation in Motorcycle Crash Deaths
Drivers should anticipate an increase in motorcycle traffic on Florida roads, as thousands of motorcyclists ride into Daytona for the 76th annual Daytona Bike Week March 10-19. With that said, Florida has the most motorcycle crash fatalities in the nation, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to…