In the early morning hours of June 1, 2020, a stopped car was rear-ended at the intersection of Columbus Dr and Himes Ave. The crash caused a chain reaction, involving a total of five vehicles. The Tampa Police Department reported that the driver of the stopped car passed away. The driver that hit the...Read More
A 51-year old man from Bradenton drove into oncoming traffic this evening while attempting to pass slower drivers. He hit a 22-year-old driver from Dade City and his 20-year-old passenger. The Bradenton man was not wearing a seat belt and died on scene. The two men that were hit suffered from serious injuries. Slater...Read More
This evening, a 65-year-old man from Brooksville traveling east on Happy Days Dr hit a motorcyclist upon turning left at the intersection. The 25-year-old from Weeki Wachee had been heading north prior to the crash. Both vehicles spun out towards the shoulder of the road. The man driving the motorcycle was ejected from the vehicle...Read More
Last week, Florida Highway Patrol responded to a wreck on the Howard Frankland Bridge going northbound. A 62-year-old tow truck driver lost control of his vehicle and hit a construction vehicle that was on the outside shoulder of a construction zone. The 49-year-old driver of the construction vehicle was taken to the hospital with serious...Read More
For those of us still capable of working or considered part of an essential business, getting injured on the job is a possibility. You may think that job-related injuries only allow for a worker’s compensation case (where your recovery is limited), but that is not always the case. Here is an example: A truck driver...Read More
A collision took place on Saturday morning at the intersection of Trinity Lakes Dr and Sun City Center Blvd. The 74-year-old bicyclist entered the path of a sedan upon the light turning red. Driver of the sedan said the hit was unavoidable. The cyclist was ejected from the bicycle and landed in the intersection. He...Read More
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) added Florida to the list of states whose plans for hemp farming have been approved. Hemp and its derivatives were legalized on the federal level back in 2018. Florida Agriculture Commissioner, Nikki Fried, stated in a press release that “By working closely with our farmers, processors,...Read More
It is officially springtime! That means warmer weather, extra pollen, and a lot of rain. In addition to that, April is national car care month! Now is the time to make sure your vehicles are prepared for any summer road trips, family vacations, and camping adventures. A vehicle, be it for a big family or...Read More
Gregory Steven Surprenant, aged 51, was hit by an SUV while walking the southbound shoulder of I-75 late on Saturday. The fatal collision occurred near Archer Rd. Florida Highway Patrol stated that 24-year-old driver, Saida Arifbayeva, claimed Surprenant could not be seen. Arifbayeva was driving a BMW SUV and sustained minor injuries. Surprenant was pronounced...Read More
A collision took place on Saturday morning at the intersection of Trinity Lakes Dr and Sun City Center Blvd. The 74-year-old bicyclist entered the path of a sedan upon the light turning red. Driver of the sedan said the hit was unavoidable. The cyclist was ejected from the bicycle and landed in the intersection. He...Read More