Category: Automobile Accidents
Is Drowsy Driving a Year-Round Problem?
January 29, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents2019 drowsy driving statistics show that 23.6 percent of surveyed respondents said simply being tired meant it was too dangerous to drive. By gender, 32.9 percent of men and 22.2 percent of women were more likely to have fallen asleep at the wheel.
Florida News Alert – Three Victims in Hit-and-Run Crash
January 27, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Florida News AlertsLee County, FL (January 25, 2020) On Saturday morning, three people were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on Palm Beach Boulevard near I-75.
Florida News Alert – At Least Two Injured in Four-Car Crash
January 24, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Florida News AlertsFort Myers, FL (January 23, 2020) The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a four-car crash on Palm Beach Road and Buckingham Road, outside Fort Myers Shores, on Thursday night.
Florida News Alert – Four Teens Injured in Estero Crash
January 20, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Florida News AlertsEstero, FL (January 18, 2020) According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), four teens were injured in a crash on Three Oaks Parkway Saturday night around 7:10 p.m. The 18-year-old driver was headed south when he ran a red light to make a left turn on Estero Parkway. He turned into the path of a vehicle driven by 44-year-old Cruz Milan Milenis.
What Is Involved in an Accident Investigation?
January 15, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsFollowing a vehicle traffic accident, investigations are conducted by the police and sometimes by outside investigators.
Florida News Alert - Four People Hospitalized After Two-Car Accident
January 13, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsNorth Fort Myers, Fl (January 10, 2020) - Four People Hospitalized After Two-Car Accident - Investigators say four people were hospitalized after a crash off US41 in North Fort Myers around 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The victims’ conditions were unknown at this time.
Florida News Alert – 14-Year-Old Girl Tragically Died in Hit-and-Run Crash
January 13, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents14-Year-Old Girl Tragically Died in Hit-and-Run Crash - A 14-year-old girl was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash on Saturday night, according to Lee County deputies.
Florida News Alert - Car Slams Into Tree on McGregor Boulevard Killing Two
January 9, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAround 1:44 a.m. on Wednesday morning, two people tragically died after a McGregor Boulevard crash, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigators.
The Dangers of Changing Lanes
January 6, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsMost vehicle accidents happen when vehicles change lanes. Proper lane changing techniques will reduce the accident rate. In its analysis of changing lane accidents, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defined lane change crashes as two-vehicle crashes that occur when one vehicle encroaches into the path of another vehicle initially on a parallel path with the first vehicle and traveling in the same direction. There were seven common scenarios identified that accounted for...
2020 New Year's Resolutions - Safe Driving Pledge
December 31, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsMaking resolutions at the beginning of a new year is a tradition for many of us. These resolutions often center on losing weight, more family time, and other important areas in our lives. We suggest that when making New Year’s Resolutions, you and your driving family members consider taking the Safe Driving Pledge.