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News: Driver sought in hit-and-run that killed Wesley Chapel teenager

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL – A search is underway for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Pasco County on Saturday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. A report by WTSP stated that the victim was a 17-year-old boy in Wesley Chapel.  The FHP determined that the teen was…

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News: Man dies after motorcycle accident on Powell Road in Brooksville

BROOKSVILLE, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol released details regarding a fatal motorcycle accident in Hernando County Friday night, Pasco News Online reported. The crash took place near the intersection of Powell Road and La Vista Street in Brooksville.  State troopers said a man was driving east on a Harley…

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NYE Drive Sober Reminder from DUI Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton

More and more people are choosing to drive drunk over the holiday season. December’s drunk driving deaths are the greatest in over 15 years, according to NHTSA data. Drunk Driving The most recent data year available, December 2021, showed 1,013 fatalities from drunk driving-related road crashes, the highest number since…

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News: Crash at intersection in Silver Springs Shores kills both drivers

MARION COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a two-vehicle collision in Marion County on Saturday night left both drivers dead. The Ocala StarBanner reports the accident happened at Southeast Maricamp Road and Pine Trace in Silver Springs Shores.  Marion County Fire Rescue Crews responded to the scene at…

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News: Woman, 76, dies after collision at US 441 and NW 85th Loop

MARION COUNTY, FL – One person was killed and four others were injured in a collision in Marion County on Saturday morning, WJXT reported. The crash happened at the intersection of US-441 and Northwest 85th Loop at about 9:30 a.m.  According to the Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation, a woman was…

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News: 1 dead, 2 injured following collision on Citrus County highway

BEVERLY HILLS, Fla. – A crash in Citrus County Thursday night left one person dead and two others injured, according to WTVT. The accident, which involved a motorcycle and an SUV, happened near the intersection of Norvell Bryant Highway and West Pine Ridge Boulevard at about 7:30 p.m. The Florida…

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Honda and Toyota Recalls to be Aware of as We Head into the New Year | Florida Vehicle Defects and Recalls Attorneys

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…

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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…

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