Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Loss Of Control Leads To 2 Accidents, 1 Fatality
One car accident is bad enough but what’s even worse is that it can lead to subsequent crashes. A vehicle occupant, in an attempt to get help, may exit the vehicle and cross a road, causing them to get hit by another vehicle. This is what recently happened in Osceola County. A vehicle got… Read More »
1 Killed In Crash In Kissimmee Construction Zone
Car accidents can be complex. They can cause chain-reaction events that can sometimes affect vehicles on the side of the road. Crashes can also be more complex when they occur in construction zones. A construction zone crash recently killed one person and injured another. The fatal accident occurred on the morning of April 25… Read More »
5 Killed, 7 Injured Due To Tire Malfunction
Vehicles are made up of thousands of parts and when any of these parts malfunction, they can cause a serious accident. An example of this is a recent tire malfunction in Osceola County that caused a fatal accident. The fatal crash occurred on the evening of April 27 on Florida’s Turnpike in Kenansville. The… Read More »
Several Injured In 7-Vehicle Accident
When multiple vehicles are involved in an accident, there are often serious injuries and fatalities involved. Fortunately, nobody suffered life-threatening injuries in a recent multi-vehicle crash near Clermont. The southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike were shut down after seven vehicles collided on the afternoon of February 22. A Western Star tractor trailer, a… Read More »
Causes Of Car Accidents In Florida
If you drive on a regular basis, you run the risk of getting into an accident on Florida’s busy roadways. The presence of older drivers, tourists, and large semi trucks on highways and other highly traveled roads increases the risk of a major accident. More than 1,000 car accidents occur daily in Florida, and… Read More »
Motorcycle, Pickup Involved In Fatal Kissimmee Crash
When motorcycles are involved in accidents with larger vehicles, the results are often tragic. Kissimmee police recently responded to a fatal accident between a motorcycle and pickup truck. The fatal crash occurred on the afternoon of April 9 at the intersection of Vine Street (HW 192) and Hoagland Boulevard. It is unknown how many… Read More »
How Airbags Reduce Injury Risks
Airbags can be found in all modern vehicles. While this equipment is supposed to protect you in an accident, how exactly do they work? Airbags are inflatable cushions built into a vehicle. They inflate instantly when a crash occurs to provide crucial cushioning. They protect occupants from hitting the vehicle interior or objects outside… Read More »
4 Killed In Orange County Accident Involving Passing
Passing another vehicle is legal in many cases, but that does not make it safe. Overtaking another vehicle requires skill to do safely. Otherwise, it can cause a fatal crash. Unfortunately, this was recently the case in Orange County. Four people were killed and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident on Central… Read More »
3 Killed In Head-On Crash In Osceola County
There are traffic controls and laws in place for a reason. Millions of drivers travel on Florida’s roadways daily, so it’s helpful for drivers to know how to act. Still, drivers still get in serious and even fatal crashes daily. Sadly, this recently happened in Osceola County. A pickup truck was traveling in the… Read More »
Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash Near St. Cloud
Many teens are attracted to motorcycles, and why not? They offer fun and freedom. However, these vehicles have no enclosure, unlike passenger vehicles, so accidents are often deadly. Sadly, this was recently the case in Osceola County. A teen motorcyclist was killed after he lost control and was ejected from his bike. The fatal… Read More »
