ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – Rescue crews were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident in Alachua County on Thursday morning. A Facebook post by Alachua County Fire Rescue said that its crews and Gainesville Fire Rescue were dispatched to the crash on Interstate 75 southbound at the 386 mile…
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News: Port Richey man dies after motorcycle collides with SUV on SR-52
PASCO COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol has released details of a fatal motorcycle accident that took place in Pasco County on Wednesday night. According to WTSP, the incident happened along State Road 52 near Parkwood Street just before 8 p.m. The FHP said a motorcyclist on a Harley…
News: Motorcyclist, 56, killed in collision with pickup truck near Hernando County waste station
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – State troopers were called to the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident in Hernando County on Saturday afternoon. Pasco News Online reports the incident occurred at the Hernando County Solid Waste Station on Cortez Boulevard. According to the Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation, the driver of a…
What Should You Do if You Are Injured at a Community Pool? | Florida Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
In the sweltering Florida temps of summer, community pools are great for staying cool, getting some exercise, socializing with your friends and neighbors, and a source of fun for the entire family. However, like any place where a large body of water is involved, community pools also come with their…
News: Driver killed in rear-end collision with tractor-trailer on I-75
OCALA, FL – A car and a tractor-trailer were involved in a fatal collision in Ocala on Sunday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said. WCJB reports the incident occurred on Interstate 75 southbound near mile marker 359, where troopers were called to the scene at about 4 p.m. According to…
Make Sure You Keep a Lookout on Your Cookout this Fourth of July | Florida Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Whittel & Melton’s Florida Injury Lawyers want to ensure that everyone uses grills safely this holiday weekend and throughout the rest of the summer. Grill fires are most common in July, with June, May, and August following closely behind. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 64% of American…
News: Pickup driver cited for crash involving school bus in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a driver has been cited for an accident involving a school bus in Marion County last Wednesday morning, reports the Ocala StarBanner. This is an update to a previous story. The bus was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection…
News: Woman, 70, dies after being hit by vehicle on Interstate 75
PASCO COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that killed a pedestrian on Interstate 75 Wednesday afternoon. A report by Pasco News Online states that a Honda Pilot was stopped along the shoulder of I-75 near milepost 294 in Pasco County, and the driver was outside…
News: Collision causes Marion County school bus to crash into house
MARION COUNTY, FL – A Marion County school bus was involved in a crash that left two people injured on Wednesday morning. WKMG reports the bus was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of SW 31st Avenue Road and Marion Oaks Trail at about 8 a.m. According to…
News: 2 injured when fleeing driver crashes in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, FL – A driver attempting to flee from law enforcement authorities was involved in a crash in Ocala on Sunday, WCJB reports. Police said the incident began when deputies attempted a traffic stop on the driver of a stolen Jeep Cherokee in Silver Springs Shore. The driver, identified…