Florida, like many states, allows teens who are at least 15 years of age to get a learner’s permit license. To get a valid driver’s license, the teen must be 16 years old and have had a learner’s permit for at least a year or reach 18 years of age, whichever comes first. Once they…
Red Light Runner Leads to Manhunt By Cops
The Tampa Bay Times reports that a couple who ran a red light and killed a motorcyclist then carjacked another vehicle, leading police on a manhunt. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 31-year-old Cody Bearry and his passenger, 23-year-old Breanna Lynn Wright were the suspected occupants in a 2000 Dodge Dakota which allegedly blew through…
Truck Smashes Into Church Van, Kills Seven
10 Daily reports that video footage has been obtained showing the moment a tractor-trailed plowed into a church van killing seven people in Gainesville, Florida. The footage is a key piece of evidence in the investigation being conducted by the NTSB. The agency is attempting to determine the probable cause of the crash. When the…
Road Rage Case Leads to Manslaughter Trial For Mexican Soap Opera Actor
CBS Local Miami reports that the trial of a Mexican soap opera actor accused of manslaughter in a road rage incident is set to begin. 32-year-old Pablo Lyle has had a trial date set for an incident of road rage that killed another motorist. The incident took place on March 31, 2019. Lyle was a…
What to Know Before Renting an E-Scooter
Across college campuses and in downtown areas nationwide, electric scooter rentals are cropping up. The concept is simple: scan a scooter with your phone, pay $1 to start it, then pay by the minute for the use of the scooter. If a person is just zipping from one class to another or from a downtown…
Cyclist Killed In Early Morning Crash In Tampa
The Tampa Bay Times reports that a cyclist was killed in an early morning Tampa Bay crash. The accident occurred Sunday morning in Tampa. 57-year-old Reginald Knight was headed north on 26th Street towards the intersection of Columbus Drive. At about 4:30 a.m., the driver of a Toyota sedan was traveling east on Columbus Drive,…
Two Injured On Highway 41 In Rollover Crash
Although head-on crashes account for only about 2% of overall car crashes, they account for well over 10% of all fatalities. This is primarily because the two vehicles are headed straight for one another, usually at high speeds, before the crash. Head-on crashes can result in traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, catastrophic internal injuries, broken…
Most Common Car Accident Types In South Florida
Some types of car accidents are more common than others. While head-on collisions cause the most fatalities, they make up a relatively small percentage of overall accidents. These can involve multiple vehicles, or it can involve a single vehicle hitting a stationary object. The most common type of accident nationwide is rear-end collisions. Another type…
Former Firefighter Injured In Accident
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2017, there were 5,172 motorcycle fatalities. This accounts for 14% of all motor vehicle deaths in 2017 and was double the number of fatalities in 1997. 31% of motorcycle drivers who were killed in 2017 were operating the vehicle without a valid driver’s license. 91% of…
Driver Pleads Not Guilty To DUI Manslaughter In Deadly Crash
According to Florida law, a person commits the crime of DUI manslaughter when they drive a vehicle or are found to be in control of a vehicle, have a breath or blood-alcohol level of 0.08% or higher, and causes the death of another person either directly or indirectly. DUI manslaughter is a second-degree felony. If…
Driver Killed In Wreck While Waiting For Tow Truck
While the first instinct may be to get out of your car and inspect the damage, staying in your vehicle may be your safest bet if you get into an accident on the highway or interstate. According to AAA and state highway patrol officers, being inside your vehicle could be the safest place for you…
Deputy Dies En-Route To Case Due To Possibly Speeding Pickup
Typically, a lot of factors culminate in a car accident. However, some factors are more prevalent than others when considered as an overall factor in fatal auto collisions. One of those major factors is speed. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speed was a factor in just over a quarter of all traffic…
Bus Swerves To Avoid Car, Hits Tree. Riders Injuired
For the most part, taking a bus to get around town is much safer, statistically speaking, than driving your own vehicle. Drivers who operate city and state transportation buses normally must obtain a commercial driver’s license, which usually requires stricter and more comprehensive testing than a normal driver’s license. Most of the accidents that involve…
Teacher Faces Charge Of DUI With A Minor
Florida is like many states in that it has several enhancement charges that can be added to a DUI charge. An enhancement charge allows for harsher penalties when convicted. Florida considers DUI with a minor in the vehicle to be a very serious charge. On a first DUI with a minor conviction, a person may…
Child Falls From Golf Cart, Gets A TBI
A recent report revealed that golf cart crashes involving children can result in serious injuries. The report also revealed that children as young as nine were driving golf carts. The study stated that non-automobile vehicles like ATVs, go-karts, and golf carts are seen as safe by parents and community members. Between 1990 and 2006 there…
Miramar Crash Kills One, Injures Seven
There are many reasons that a driver may lose control of their car. A mechanical failure, a medical emergency, distraction, and driving too fast for road conditions are some of the common reasons that a person may lose control of the car. The most important thing that a driver can do if they lose control…
Trooper Injured In Crash With Alleged DUI Driver On I-95
Police officers often spend more time driving than doing any other task. Unfortunately, this gets only a small amount of time at basic academy training. It also rarely comes around during on the job training. Highway patrol officers and state police officers tend to get excellent training. When it comes to fatalities, of 134 line-of-duty…
DUI Manslaughter Charges In Passenger Slaying Case
There are many situations that may lead to a driver or a passenger to being ejected from a vehicle. Of course, the major reason is the failure to wear a safety belt. Another reason people may be ejected is the speed at the time of an accident. High speeds can cause even a restrained passenger…
Gas Explosion In Florida Injures 21 People
Most homes and businesses use natural gas or propane on a daily business for heating and cooking. Gas explosions typically cause heavy damage and loss of life as well as injury. A gas explosion occurs when a natural gas leak that comes into contact with a spark or a flame. Natural gas, methane, propane, and…
Dolphin’s Player Loses Arm In Fourth Of July Crash
A single-vehicle collision is, as the name implies, an accident that involves only one vehicle. Despite that only one vehicle is involved, these can be the most destructive and most fatal type of accidents. Single vehicle accidents are usually caused by distraction, speed, intoxication, driver fatigue, and mechanical failure. Single-vehicle accidents can be due to…