2015 is Shaping Up to Be a Dangerous Year for Car Accidents in Florida
An improving economy and lower gas prices are leading to more motorists on the nation’s highways and more fatal car accidents, the National Safety Council (NSC) says. The NSC said in a news release that the 18,630 motor vehicle deaths from January through June 2015...
Which One is the Brake? Avoiding Accidents Involving Pedal Errors
An 84-year-old Sarasota woman recently crashed her Toyota Avalon into a Bank of America building when she hit the gas pedal rather than the brake as she was pulling into a parking space, according to a news report. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident when...
Parents Responsibility When it Comes to Keeping Teen Drivers Safe
With many Tampa Bay area schools out for summer recess, many teens have more free time to spend driving. While teen drivers may assist parents in running errands, more time behind the wheel means that the risk of accidents will go up. The American Automobile...
FHP: Texting and Driving Distracted at 89 MPH Before Crash
A driver involved in a fatal collision that killed a St. Petersburg woman was allegedly sending text messages and driving nearly 90 miles per hour in the seconds leading up to the crash. Earlier this month, the Leon County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Ashli Harvey, 27,...