Toyota Motor Corporation announced on Wednesday that it was recalling one million cars due to a flaw that could prevent airbags from deploying, raising the possibility of injuries. The Toyota Rav4, Sienna, Camry, and the Lexus ES350 and RX350 are among the 15 distinct Toyota and Lexus models from the…
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News: Student dies in motorcycle crash on NW 16th Boulevard in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A motorcycle accident in northwest Gainesville on Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of a college student, according to a WCJB report. The crash took place along Northwest 16th Boulevard near 38th Street. An investigation by the Gainesville Police Department found the motorcyclist was traveling east at high…
What Should You Do If You Are Injured in an Uber or Lyft Accident? | Florida Rideshare Accident Injury Attorneys Whittel & Melton
A recent accident in Manatee County, FL where an Uber driver and a passenger were killed, and two other passengers in the rideshare vehicle were seriously injured, brings up the question of what to do if you are injured in an Uber or Lyft accident. Our hearts go out to…
News: 3-year-old child ejected in collision at Ocala intersection
OCALA, FL – Police said a child was rushed to a hospital following a collision at an intersection in Ocala on Tuesday night. In a Facebook post, the Ocala Police Department said the incident happened in the area of North Pine Avenue and NW 35th Street at about 8:37 p.m.…
News: Motorcycle rider dies after being struck by vehicles on US 27
CLERMONT, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a motorcyclist was killed in an accident in Lake County on Sunday evening. WKMG reported details of the incident that occurred on U.S. Highway 27 at Frank Jarrell Road near Clermont. The FHP said a man was riding a 2024 Kawasaki southbound…
News: Bicyclist, 15, fatally struck by vehicle in Pasco County
PASCO COUNTY, FL – A collision in Pasco County on Thursday morning claimed the life of a teenage bicycle rider, WESH reports. The victim, a 15-year-old boy, was riding near the intersection of Kitten Trail and Thompson Avenue when the incident took place at about 6:30 a.m. As the bicyclist…
What Do You Do If You Are Injured While on Vacation? | Florida Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
You want your vacation to be as stress-free as possible, whether you are traveling across the country to enjoy a few peaceful days away from the office or you are planning a trip to an intriguing destination abroad. Regretfully, in the unfortunate event that you sustain an injury while on…
News: Ocala man dies after motorcycle accident on SE 38th Street
OCALA, FL – State troopers were called to the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident in Marion County on Wednesday night, reports the Ocala StarBanner. The Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation found that a man lost control of his Can-Am Ryker motorcycle while riding south on Southeast 38th Street near Baseline…
News: Man killed when golf cart crashes into tree at Brooksville resort
BROOKSVILLE, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal golf cart accident that took place in Hernando County on Saturday morning. According to details reported by WTSP, the incident occurred at the Clover Leaf RV Resort in Brooksville shortly before 11 a.m. The FHP said a 74-year-old man…
News: Multi-vehicle collision on County Road 326 injures 3
MARION COUNTY, FL – Rescue units were dispatched to the scene of a multi-vehicle collision in Marion County last week. In a news release, Marion County Fire Rescue said it responded to reports of a head-on crash involving three vehicles on County Road 326 Thursday at about 1:30 p.m. Crews…