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Orange County Deputy Suffers Broken Arm and Leg, Head Injury After Being Hit By Car
An Orange County sheriff’s deputy was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured Thursday morning near Windermere, law enforcement officials said. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. near South Apopka Vineland and Conroy Windermere roads, east of Windermere. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that an Orange County deputy was removing a sign from the… Read More »
Three Children Sustain Minor Injuries After School Bus is Struck by Pickup Truck in Orlando
Three minor injuries took place when a car struck a school bus from behind with 23 children aboard on Dean Road and Winder Trail in Orlando on Monday August 19th. 33-year-old Adriana Santiago was driving southbound on Dean Road, behind a school bus that was transporting 23 children from Arbor Ridge Elementary. The school… Read More »
SunRail Train Collides With Car in Orange County
A SunRail train struck a car in Orange County around 9:15pm on Friday night in the area of Oak Ridge Road and Orange Avenue. According to the driver, who is from out of state, his 2019 Ford got stuck on the tracks, but he was able to exit his 2019 Ford before the train… Read More »
5-year-old Boy Drowns at Daytona Beach Water Park, Officials Say
A 5-year-old boy died on Saturday after drowning at the Daytona Lagoon Water Park in Daytona Beach, Florida, officials said. A spokesperson for Daytona Lagoon said the boy was taken to Halifax Hospital around 12:45 p.m. after he was found unresponsive in a wave pool. CPR was performed by lifeguards, but sadly the boy… Read More »
Teen Fatally Struck by Car After Leaving Orlando McDonald's
An 18-year-old man was fatally struck by a car after leaving a McDonald’s restaurant in Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the man left the restaurant and attempted to cross the street at Orange Blossom Trail and La Quinta Drive around 1:15 a.m. when he was hit by a Chevy Camaro… Read More »
Summertime in Central Florida Means More Swimming and the Need For Pool Safety Tips!
Summertime fun typically means more swimming time in pools, and that means pool safety becomes even more important! One of the most important safety tips to remember is that there’s no substitute for adult supervision when it comes to children and swimming pools. Important Pool Safety Tips: No matter the child’s age, or adult’s… Read More »
Local Organization Hopes to Reduce Pedestrian Deaths and Injuries
It’s widely known that Central Florida is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. With such rapid growth comes an increase in traffic accidents, injuries and deaths. Many of these unfortunate incidents are actually not car vs. car, but rather, car vs. pedestrian. “Best Foot Forward,” an organization working to reduce pedestrian… Read More »
Common Pedestrian Injuries
Pedestrian activity can be found almost everywhere. The person may be busy shopper dashing through a parking lot, a jogger getting exercise on a trail, or someone walking down the street. While getting around on foot can be a great way to get around and get exercise, there is also the potential for today’s… Read More »
What to do when your Uber Driver Causes an Accident
Today it is becoming increasingly popular to get around by calling for a ride from companies such as Uber or Lyft. By using these services, customers get the convenience of leaving their vehicle behind and letting someone else deal with driving and parking issues. However, ride service drivers can sometimes be responsible for collisions… Read More »
Slip and Fall Case Evidence
When you have a slip and fall accident, it can be extremely disorienting. One moment you are walking along and the next you are on the floor and in pain wondering what has just happened to you. When your accident takes place on property owned by another person or entity, you may be entitled… Read More »
