A crash involving a semi left three cars in flames on May 31. According to reports, the tractor-trailer was being driven by a 50-year-old female on Interstate 95 around 7:30 p.m. The crash occurred at mile marker 301. The woman reportedly did not stop in time for a traffic jam that was a result of previous wreck two hours earlier and ended up crashing in to the vehicle in front of her. A car and
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Driver takes Florida exit ramp too fast, 3 injured in car crash
With the warmer weather that has been gracing the area, more people are hitting the highways. Some people are trying to enjoy the scenery, and others are driving about with a purpose. Because of the traffic on the roadways, especially when you factor in tourist traffic that has increased, it is vital that all drivers remain vigilant while they drive. Part of this vigilance is ensuring that they are driving at a proper speed. A
Continue readingExamining common trampoline injuries in Florida
Trampolines have been linked to a high number of injuries that required medical treatment, with around one million people nationwide having to be taken to the hospital after an accident. The average age for these people was just 9.5 years old. Of the full one million who got treatment, about 29 percent of them had to be treated for various types of fractures. The study looked at injuries that were sustained from 2002 to 2011.
Continue readingFlorida man arrested for trucking accident in another state
Police in Topton, Pennsylvania, say a Daytona Beach, Florida, man left his tractor-trailer unattended on some railroad tracks just moments before it was hit by a freight train. Police arrested the 65-year-old truck driver and charged him with risking and causing a catastrophe, criminal mischief and recklessly endangering another person. It is unclear exactly whether the defendant knew he had parked his 18-wheeler on the railroad tracks, but police in Topton say he had stopped
Continue readingFlorida brain injury victim tells his story
Accidents that result in brain injuries for victims can have catastrophic and life-changing repercussions. One man who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a Florida accident that happened in 2007 is using his story to give inspiration and hope to fellow victims and to warn drivers about the serious consequences of poor choices. The man, now 27 years old, is set to be honored with a community service award by the Traffic Safety Committee of
Continue readingWidow files lawsuit after unsafe premises cause officer’s death
When the president comes to visit your hometown, it can be an exciting event. However, the excitement can lead to excess traffic and a lack of safety. A police officer who was in charge of keeping President Obama safe during a Florida motorcade in 2012 was killed after he was trying to stop a vehicle from getting onto the interstate. Although the driver faces no charges, the officer’s widow is suing the Palm Beach County
Continue readingFlorida suit claims car owner was responsible for crash
Car accidents can be caused by a variety of different factors, including inattentive and drunk drivers, excessive speeds or driving and texting. Sometimes, as shown in the following case, it may be a combination. A civil suit has been filed regarding an accident that occurred nearly a year ago on Aug. 10, 2013. While no one has been criminally charged yet in the crash that killed one man and injured another, the suit alleges that
Continue readingMiami Man Ticketed in Trucking Accident Involving Honeybees
A May 20 accident in Newark, Delaware, snarled traffic for more than 12 hours after a tractor-trailer hauling honeybees overturned near a highway ramp. Delaware law enforcement say a 55-year-old Miami man is responsible for not properly securing his tractor-trailer cargo load from shifting unsafely while in transit.
Continue readingEmergency rooms see increase in number of brain trauma patients
Car, truck and motorcycle accidents can be catastrophic, and trauma to the brain can be a life-changing event for those who are injured. Proper recognition and medical treatment is crucial to a person’s chance of recovery, and a new study shows that awareness of the severity of head injuries may be increasing in Florida and across the country. The study conducted by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh shows that there has been an increase
Continue reading3 cars involved in auto accident after police pursuit
Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies say that a pursuit on May 9 ended with four people going to the hospital. It reportedly all began after a man made an illegal u-turn. According to an arrest report, it was almost midnight when deputies attempted to make a traffic stop after watching a white Cadillac make a u-turn on Hallandale Beach Boulevard. That’s when deputies say the driver took off by gunning the car towards them before
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