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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 south in the outer lane of the roadway and failed to notice an electric bicycle going in the same direction.

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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 just before 6 a.m.  That caused a collision involving six other vehicles, including two tractor-trailers and two pickup trucks.

One of the semis overturned, causing a chemical spill of thousands of gallons on the interstate at mile marker 391.

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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 driving a Jeep Cherokee eastbound with three passengers when he lost control of the vehicle while going along a curve.  The Jeep went off the roadway and overturned multiple times.

The driver and his 7-year-old brother were both thrown from the SUV.  The driver was pronounced dead at the scene while the young boy was seriously injured.

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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 was going at a high rate of speed in his SUV when he went off the roadway and collided with a guardrail in the median.  The vehicle went back into the roadway and overturned, and the driver was ejected.  The victim, a 26-year-old man from Ocala, was pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities did not disclose his identity.

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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 was traveling slowly on the interstate at about 2:30 a.m.  The driver of the first truck, a 55-year-old man, was killed in the wreck.  His passenger, a 10-year-old girl, sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.  The other driver was not injured.

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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 walking on the roadway when she was struck by a northbound pickup truck.  The victim, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the pickup fled the scene going north on Southeast 53rd Court.  The truck was abandoned and found nearby, and a search for the driver is ongoing.

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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 enjoyable. If you are going to relish the sunshine and grill with your number one guy this Father’s Day weekend, then please remember these grilling guidelines:

  1. Make sure your grill is in a safe distance from all buildings. Set your grill up away from your house, shacks, sheds, etc., as grills can sometimes not be fluid with fire and things like this, so you want to keep them away from any buildings or structures.
  2. If you have any kids or pets, we recommend creating a hot zone around the grill so that they know not to get too close as they could get burned.
  3. If you are cooking with propane, you want to check the fuel line before firing your grill up. The easiest thing to do is to get some soapy water and run it down the fuel line, and if you start to see bubbles, then you probably have a leak and you want to deal with that right away before you start grilling.
  4. Store your propane tanks properly. It is best to store these upright and in a cool place because that is what the literature says to do.

Our Florida Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton want you to always enjoy the popular hobby of grilling. We have seen cases where propane tanks have exploded at apartment complexes and caused very bad burn injuries, as well as cases where grille fires have destroyed homes and caused serious injuries.

If you have a grilling disaster or propane tank explosion and there are injuries, then please call us at 866-608-5529 or contact us online. We would love to help you – this is what we do. Continue reading

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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 two victims deceased, while another person was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.  One person refused treatment. The identities of the victims were not immediately released.

All northbound lanes were shut down on US 441 near the scene.  Drivers were advised to expect delays and use alternate routes.

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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 200 and was hit by the front end of an SUV as it entered the intersection.

The force of the impact rotated the SUV before it was hit by a nearby pickup truck.

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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. Unfortunately, when negligence and excitement mix, the result can be anything but happy, leading to severe physical harm and even wrongful death. Our Florida Amusement Park Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton are committed to helping you if you or a loved one has suffered harm at a fair, carnival, theme park, or other location as a result of carelessness on the part of the owner or operator.

In February of this year (2023), the Ferris wheel at the Florida State Fair in Tampa shut down as riders were suspended upside down, with some being flipped back and forth by the wind.

We wanted to provide a few tips when approaching any type of ride, whether you are at a larger theme park or even smaller carnivals, too.

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  1. When you arrive at your destination, look around at your surroundings and take note of any cleanliness issues. Are they picking up trash? Are the lines in order? The little stuff like this can tell you a lot about the type of operation you are at – if they are cutting corners on this stuff then they are probably not 100% focused on providing a safe environment for visitors.
  2. Check out the rides for any signs of wear and tear. Look for rusting or any signs of metal that is not welded correctly. If anything does not look professional, then it might not be safe.
  3. Watch the ride work a few times before you ride. Make sure it looks like everything is working smoothly before you get on it.
  4. Listen to the ride for any weird noises. If you hear any strange sounds with the way the ride is moving, then this is a sign that the ride might be about to stop working.
  5. Look at the employees operating the rides to see if they are attentive to riders. Are they making sure riders are seated properly? Are they putting people on the rides and making sure they are secure? Are they helping them off the ride? Are they actively making sure all riders are okay?

Trust your instincts when you are approaching these rides. Regardless of the venue, keep your eyes and ears open for any safety issues before you get on a ride. Continue reading

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