Two Dead in Largo Motorcycle Trike Crash
On Thursday February 20th, two people riding a three-wheeled motorcycle (trike) died in a traffic accident late at night after their motorcycle crashed into the median as they entered U.S. 19 near 150th Avenue N, according to Largo police. The motorcycle driver, Gilles Michaud, and his passenger, Mona Dube, both of New Brunswick, Canada, were… read more
Wave Runner, and Jet Ski Safety Tips
Personal watercrafts (PWC) are a common pass time for residents in the greater Tampa Bay area and other popular tourist destinations throughout Florida. PWCs are defined as jet-propulsion boats designed to carry between 1 and 4 riders. The term PWC includes all types and brands of Jet-Skis, Wave Runners, and Sea Doos. Warm weather states… read more
Five Killed in Wrong-Way Traffic Accident on I-275
Just after 2:00am during the early morning hours of Sunday, February 8th, a fiery car accident caused by wrong-way driver resulted in the traffic deaths of four University of South Florida (USF) fraternity brothers on Interstate 275 in Tampa. The collision also claimed the life of the wrong-way driver who crashed into the students on a… read more
Recent Advances Yield a Smarter, Safer Seat Belt
A seat belt is an automotive safety device designed to secure the occupants of an automobile and prevent any harmful movement that could result during a collision or a sudden stop. A seat belt functions to: Reduce the likelihood of death or serious injury in a motor vehicle accident by reducing the force of secondary… read more
Tampa Driver Found Guilty 3 Years after Striking and Killing USF Bicyclist
A Tampa area driver that killed a bicyclist in an accident nearly three years ago has been found guilty. The vehicle the man was driving had been exceeding 90mph when he struck and killed a cyclist close to the University of South Florida’s Riverfront Park. On Monday, February 3rd, a jury convicted Lenoy Angel Rivera,… read more
Driver and Student Injured in Orlando School Bus Accident
On Wednesday, February 5th, a school-bus driver and one student suffered minor injuries as their bus crashed into a backhoe from behind in east Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The school bus was from Timber Creek High School. It had been traveling northbound on Alafaya Trail close to 1:40pm when it rear-ended… read more