HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – A vehicle and a bicycle were involved in a fatal collision Sunday morning in Hernando County, state troopers said. The incident occurred on Sunshine Grove Road north of Montour Street, according to WTFS. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a Chrysler 200 was going…
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News: I-75 shut down in Alachua County following crash, chemical spill
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – A multi-vehicle accident shut down Interstate 75 in Alachua County in both directions for most of the day on Tuesday, reports the Gainesville Sun. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-75 after a vehicle hydroplaned near Northwest 39th Avenue…
News: Rollover car wreck in Citrus County leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
CITRUS COUNTY, FL – A teenage driver was killed and three other people were injured when their vehicle crashed in Citrus County on Saturday afternoon, according to WTVT. The accident happened on West Fort Island Trail west of North Seabreeze Point. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 16-year-old boy was…
News: Ocala man dies following car accident in Marion County
OCALA, FL – A single-vehicle accident in Marion County Wednesday morning left a driver dead, WKMG reports. The Florida Highway Patrol said a man was driving south on Interstate 75 near mile marker 346 in Ocala when the crash occurred at about 2:50 a.m. An investigation determined that the driver…
News: Man killed, child injured in collision of tractor-trailers on I-75
GAINESVILLE, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said two trucks were involved in a fatal collision on Interstate 75 early Wednesday morning. The accident happened on I-75 in Gainesville, according to a report by WOFL. The FHP said a blue tractor-trailer crashed into the back of a tan tractor-trailer that…
News: FHP searching for driver who struck, killed 68-year-old woman
TRENTON, FL – Authorities are trying to track down the driver who struck and killed a a pedestrian in Trenton on Sunday night. A report by WCJB states that the incident took place on Southeast 53rd Court at 8:45 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 68-year-old woman was…
Grilling for Father’s Day? Remember These Safety Tips | Florida Injury Attorneys Whittel & Melton
Grilling is a well-liked and fun hobby that brings together families and friends. To avoid mishaps and potential harm, it is essential to put safety first. Our group of knowledgeable accident injury attorneys have put together a list of priceless suggestions to make sure your grilling session is safe and…
News: 2 dead, 1 injured in accident on US 441 in Leesburg
LEESBURG, FL – Two people were killed in a motor vehicle accident in Leesburg on Wednesday morning, rescue officials said. In a post on Facebook at 10:41 a.m., Leesburg Fire Rescue said crews responded to the area of US 441 and Sleepy Hollow Road. First responders arrived to find the…
News: Man, 83, killed in crash after running red light in Marion Co.
OCALA, FL – An elderly man was killed and two others were hospitalized following a three-vehicle crash southwest of Ocala this morning. According to Ocala-News, the collision occurred at about 7:10 a.m. when the driver of a northbound sedan ran the red light at SW 80th Avenue and State Road…
5 Tips for Theme Park, Fair, and Carnival Ride Safety | Florida Amusement Park Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Amusement parks provide visitors with thrilling rides, breathtaking scenery, and much more. There should be no element of surprise about the dangers that could result from carelessness or negligence when you set foot on a famous national theme park in Florida or a smaller-scale operation, like state fair or carnivals.…