A 54-year-old St. Petersburg man was tragically struck and killed on July 14th in a fatal pedestrian accident, CBS Tampa reported. The victim was crossing 18 Ave S. From the north, when he was hit by a Volkswagen Passat traveling westbound, approaching 19th St. S.
The accident was reported at 10:17 p.m. According to the news report, it was raining heavily at the time of the collision. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where he unfortunately did not survive his injuries. Police reported that the driver remained at the scene of the crash and showed no signs of impairment.
Our thoughts go out to the victim of this crash. Losing a loved one unexpectedly is heartbreaking and devastating.
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Cause of the July 14th St. Petersburg Pedestrian Accident
Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. Very little additional information was available in a press release posted on July 15th. Eventually, the officer or officers investigating the pedestrian accident will prepare a police report about what happens. This may determine fault in the accident, or a determination of fault may not be included.
In the last few days, a number of catastrophic accidents have claimed the lives of Floridians, including a pedestrian, motorcyclist, and motorist:
A 53-year-old man was tragically killed July 10th after he was hit by a car on Seminole Boulevard, the Tampa Bay Times reported. The fatal accident occurred at 5:11 a.m. at Seminole Boulevard at Walsingham Road. According to the news report, a vehicle was travelling north near the intersection, when at the same time, the pedestrian was crossing the middle of the intersection. It was unclear if the victim was in the crosswalk when he was struck. The man was taken to a nearby hospital where he later passed away.
A 49-year-old Spring Hill man was killed July 11th when he was riding his motorcycle in Hernando County, and a vehicle turned in front of him. The crash occurred at the intersection of County Line Road and Ruskin Avenue. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital where he passed away of his injuries later that day.
A fiery crash on Interstate 75 near Wildwood on July 12th took the life of a 31-year-old Spring Hill man, Tampa Bay Timesreported. The collision was reported at about 7:25 a.m. near milepost 321. According to the news report, a man from Dade City was driving a tanker truck when he had to slow for stopped traffic. The vehicle behind him, driven by the Spring Hill man, was not able to stop and crashed into the back of the truck. The collision caused about 250 gallons of fuel to spill and the truck to catch fire.
Our thoughts go out to the families of all of these tragic crashes. Unfortunatey, they are just a few of many fatal traffic collisions this year. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there have been nearly 1,700 fatalities from traffic accidents in 2021, and more than 118,400 injuries. Many of these accidents are caused by negligent and reckless drivers – and entirely preventable.
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What to Do Following a Crash in Florida
If you or a loved one has been involved in a devastating traffic accident caused by another party’s negligent or reckless actions, you have legal rights and options to pursue compensation for your injuries or loved one’s wrongful death. Before you accept a settlement from an insurance company, speak with a lawyer. You may be entitled for far more than is initially offered. Personal injury attorneys accept cases on a contingency fee basis, which means there are no legal fees unless money is recovered for you.
Get a Free Consultation with a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
The Coleman Law Group has more than a decade of experience fighting for the rights of those who have been hurt, or lost someone in a heartbreaking accident. We offer a free consultation to answer your questions and review your legal options to pursue a claim. If we represent you, we will not charge any legal fees unless we recover money for you.
A 52-year-old man was tragically killed on Sunday, June 13th, when he was struck by a minivan on Gulf Boulevard, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office reported in a press release. The car vs. pedestrian accident was reported at 9:50 PM in front of 10182 Gulf Boulevard. The vehicle, a 2006 Dodge Caravan, was travelling southbound on the curb lane, and the victim was crossing the street from east to west, not within a designated crosswalk. He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.
Our thoughts go out to the victim of this accident and their family. Losing a loved one suddenly and unexpectedly is heartbreaking and devastating.
On October 5, 2019, Dr. Daniel P. Greenwald, a plastic surgeon from Tampa, was tragically killed in a plane crash shortly after taking off from Kokomo Municipal Airport in Kokomo, Indiana. His plane, a twin-engine Piper Aerostar 603P, crashed about four miles away from the airport. A settlement was recently reached with his estate, and the city of Kokomo, stemming from the accident.
When the National Transportation Safety Board issued their preliminary report a few weeks after the accident, although a cause of the crash was not listed, it emphasized the type of fuel that had been put in the aircraft while it was on the ramp at Kokomo airport.. The post-crash, preliminary report revealed that several of the planes spark plugs sustained damage “consistent with detonation” and that a clear liquid “consistent in color and order with that of Jet A Fuel” was found in the fuel lines and manifolds of both engines.
Many people who are not in aviation do not realize that there are two types of fuel available for aircraft in the U.S.: Jet Fuel, or “Jet A,” and “Av gas.” Avgas is sometimes called 100LL. Jetfuel is usually used in turboprop planes and jets, and Avgas, short for aviation gasoline, fuels power piston aircraft, like Cessna 172s and Piper Cherokees. The type of fuel used depends on the type of engine. Jet A is colorless or “straw” colored, and Avgas is dyed blue. However, Avgas mixed with Jet Fuel may also appear light blue.
Multiple news outlets reported a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries Monday, May 31st, in a crash with a Ford F-150 pickup on U.S. 19. The accident was reported at 8:40 PM. The F-150 was making a left turn from U.S. 19 into a parking lot at 9359 U.S. 19 when it collided with a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle heading north in the curb lane. The truck entered the curb lane, and the motorcyclist laid the bike down and collided with the front end of the truck. The motorcyclist was taken to a nearby hospital with critical injuries. Our thoughts go out to the victim of this devastating accident, and their loved ones.
Cause of the Accident Is Under Investigation
Motorcycles have a narrow profile and unfortunately, are extremely vulnerable to left-turn accidents when a car makes a left turn and fails to yield. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that unfortunately, this scenario (a vehicle driver turning left into the path of a motorcycle going straight) accounts for an estimated 42% of all accidents involving a motorcycle and another vehicle.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation. IonTB reported that “ neither speed nor impairment was a factor in the causation of the crash.” Based on the limited information available, it is not clear what happened. Investigators will look at whether the driver should have seen the motorcyclist, or if any other factors were involved. A driver who fails to yield to the path of a motorcyclist may be liable for an accident, and the resulting injuries or deaths.
Under Florida Vehicle Code 316.122, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction, or vehicles lawfully passing on the left of the turning vehicle, which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.
Avoiding Left-Turn Accidents
Drivers making left turns should always consider the possibility of a bicyclist or motorcyclist being in the area – and always look for them. The NHTSA recommends drivers take certain steps to reduce the likelihood of a left-turn collision:
Slow down at intersections and ensure nobody is in your blind spots
Visually scan for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists
Use rear and side view mirrors
Proceed with caution.
The NHTSA says “I just didn’t see him” is a common claim after a left-turn accident – and 41% of all motorcycle crashes are due to drivers failing to see motorcycles. Failure to see a driver does not absolve a driver or reduce the degree of negligence and fault. Left-turn accidents are avoidable and preventable, and drivers must take precautions to avoid collisions. Understanding the blind spots on your vehicle can greatly improve your odds of avoiding a collision with a motorcyclist or bicyclist.
Discuss Your Potential Case With a Qualified Attorney
Accident victims and their family members are well-advised to contact an experienced and reputable Florida personal injury lawyer as soon as possible following an accident. The Coleman Law Group offers a free consultation to answer your questions and discuss your legal rights. If we represent you in your case, we will not charge any legal fees unless we recover money for you.
A man tragically died early Tuesday after being struck by a car in Hillsborough County , WFLA Tampa reported. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Harney Road and Hillsborough Avenue in the East-Lake Orient Park neighborhood early Tuesday, at around 5:08 a.m. The victim was taken to Tampa General Hospital, where he died of his injuries. Further information about the cause of the crash was not available. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
Our thoughts go out to loved ones of the victim. Losing a family member unexpectedly is heartbreaking and devastating.
The Cause of the May 25th Hillsborough County Accident Remains Under Investigation.
Based on the very limited information available, it is not clear what happened or why this early morning intersection accident occurred. There are a number of unanswered questions here that law enforcement will be looking to determine. In some cases, liability can quickly be determined. In other cases, it can take an extensive investigation to determine the cause of an accident and who may be liable.
Florida Has a High Number of Nighttime Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents in the early morning hours, when visibility is reduced, occurs far too often. Drivers may be fatigued, distracted, under the influence, or simply do not see a pedestrian. Or a pedestrian may simply not see a driver. In this case, we do not know what happened. During the 10-year period 2010 to 2019, the number of nighttime pedestrian fatalities increased by 54% in Florida, compared to a 16% increase in daytime pedestrian fatalities.In March, the Daytona Beach Journal reported that despite a decrease in deaths, Florida has the second highest pedestrian death rate among all 50 states.
Although pedestrians should exercise caution and traffic laws, drivers have a duty of care towards pedestrians. For example, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk. Florida Vehicle Code 316.130. When a driver is responsible for an accident, they may be liable for resulting injuries or a loved one’s death. Even if no criminal charges are filed, a driver may still be liable in a civil claim. Families of victims of pedestrian accidents caused by negligent drivers may be entitled to money for final medical care costs, lost future income, funeral and burial expenses, and loss of love, care, and companionship.
Speak to a Lawyer About Your Potential Case
Accident victims and their families are well-advised to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible following an accident. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a Florida pedestrian accident, you may have the legal right to seek compensation from the party responsible for the accident. Contact the Coleman Law Group to discuss your legal rights. We will listen to your story and answer your questions. If we represent you, we will not charge any legal fees unless we recover money for you.
Five members of a family were crossing Gulf Boulevard last Thursday night when a small red Nissan plowed into them, the Tampa Bay Times and Fox 13 News reported. One person died, and four others were injured. The deadly pedestrian crash was reported in the 4800 block of Gulf Boulevard at 8:45 PM. The group, all members of the same family, ages 70, 77, 76, 51, and 67, was crossing the street together, headed towards the beach side of Gulf Boulevard, when they were struck by the vehicle. After the collision, the driver did not remain at the scene.
Our thoughts go out to the entire family who were involved in this crash, and witnessed the distressing incident. Anyone with information about the driver or vehicle involved in the crash is asked to contact Cpl. Jon Dobson at 727-580-4505 or by email at jdobsonjr@pcsonet.com.If you have information on a hit-and-run crash, you can also report it by calling *FHP (*347) or report it anonymously to Florida Crime Stoppers by calling **TIPS (**8477).
WTSB Tampa Bay reported one person was killed in a crash on U.S. 41 on Saturday, May 15th. The Florida Highway Patrol told the news outlet that two vehicles were heading southbound on U.S. 41 when one vehicle attempted to pass another vehicle. Very limited information was available about the incident. Our thoughts go out to all involved.
It is not clear if the driver making the passing attempt was going to the left or right around the vehicle. However, the pass attempt was not successful, as the passing car struck the back of the car it was passing. The impact caused the first vehicle to go off the west shoulder. The driver reportedly over-corrected and their vehicle overturned. The driver suffered minor injuries. The driver of the car that was struck also went off the roadway and struck a power pole. The driver died at the scene of the collision.
Five people were hurt after a Chevrolet van crashed into a Tampa restaurant Wednesday afternoon, Fox 13 News reported. The incident happened at the First Watch on Fowler Avenue at around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5.
It is always unfortunate when innocent bystanders are hurt. Our thoughts go out to all injured last week in this accident. We wish them the best for a speedy recovery.
A 38-year-old St. Petersburg man was tragically killed May 4th in a left-turn accident in Seminole, Tampa Bay News Weekly reported. The victim was reportedly riding a motorcycle eastbound on Park Boulevard approaching 84th Lane North at about 6 a.m., when a pickup truck traveling westbound made a left turn at the intersection. The pickup truck and motorcycle collided at the intersection, and the motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered fatal injuries. The impact of the collision caused the motorcycle to break apart, IonTB reported. The driver of the pickup truck, who was also 38 years old, was not hurt.
Our thoughts go out to the family of the victim of this crash. Losing a loved one unexpectedly is heartbreaking and devastating, with far-reaching emotional and financial effects on family members.
