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Almost a Dozen Fatal Crashes in Central Florida At Start of 2024, Many Due to Wrong Way Drivers | Florida Car Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton

In just the first week of 2024, there have already been 11 fatal crashes in Central Florida, three of which involved wrong-way drivers. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Central Florida has had an issue with these kind of collisions for a long time. At least six significant collisions involving drivers…

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News: Motorcyclist, 19, dies after crashing into sign in Pasco County

LAND O’ LAKES, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a teenage motorcycle rider died following an accident in Pasco County. A report by WFTS states that the crash occurred Dec. 30 near the intersection of Collier Parkway and Killington Boulevard. According to state troopers, the 19-year-old victim was driving…

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St. Johns County Deputy Demonstrates the Importance of Florida’s ‘Move Over Law’ After Being Struck By Bus During Traffic Stop | Florida Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton

A driver violated Florida’s Move Over Law last week, which resulted in a St. Johns County deputy getting hit by a minibus and suffering a broken hand and shoulder injury. On Dec. 27 around 6 p.m., the deputy pulled over a man for reckless driving on US 1 and International…

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News: Dunnellon woman killed in 3-vehicle crash on County Road 484

DUNNELLON, FL – State troopers were called to the scene of a fatal multi-vehicle accident in Marion County on Tuesday evening. According to the Ocala StarBanner, the crash took place in the area of County Road 484 and Southwest 134th Street in Dunnellon shortly before 6 p.m. An investigation by…

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News: Pickup truck driver dies after crashing into Ocala office building

OCALA, FL – A driver trying to elude law enforcement authorities was killed when his vehicle crashed in Ocala on New Year’s Eve, the Ocala Star-Banner reports. The incident began at about 11:30 p.m. when Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies tried to pull over a pickup truck on Maricamp Road that…

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News: Man arrested on DWI charge after crash kills motorcyclist in Citrus County

CITRUS COUNTY, FL – Authorities said a motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver in Citrus County on Sunday, WTVT reports. The Florida Highway Patrol said the incident occurred in Floral City on Old Floral City Road near Evergreen Loop.  According to the FHP, the driver…

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New Year’s Resolutions Bring Many to the Gym – Who is to Blame for Workout-Related Injuries? | Florida Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton

With the start of 2024, many people decide to get serious about their goals for the year – and one that always takes a top spot on many people’s new year’s resolution is fitness. January typically sees gym memberships on the rise, and that brings up the question of who…

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News: Woman dies after being struck by vehicle on US 19 in Port Richey

PORT RICHEY, FL – A pedestrian accident claimed the life of a woman in Pasco County last week, police said. Pasco News Online reported details of the crash that occurred early Christmas morning in the area of US 19 and Grand Boulevard in Port Richey.  Police responded to the scene…

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News: Woman dies after motorcycle collides with pickup truck in Ocala

OCALA, FL – The Ocala Police Department said one person was killed and another injured in a crash last week. In a Facebook post, police said officers responded to the intersection of NW 10th Street and N Pine Avenue on Tuesday evening at about 6:45 p.m.  A motorcycle collided with…

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Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Bit By Family Dog on Christmas – Sidelined Indefinitely | Florida Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton

Aaron Gordon, a forward for the Denver Nuggets, will be sidelined following a dog bite on Christmas that left him with facial and hand injuries. After the dog bite, Gordon needed 21 stitches to heal the cuts on his face and right hand, which is his shooting hand, according to…

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