Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Wrong-Way Driving In Florida
Have you ever been driving down the road when another vehicle speeds toward you head on? If not, consider yourself lucky. Wrong-way driving has become a major issue in many areas of the country, including Florida. Even though they are not as common as other types of crashes, such as rear-end accidents, they are… Read More »
Florida Car Accidents On The Rise Due To Snowbird Season
Florida is one of those places that has gorgeous weather all year long. Even around Christmas, when people in other states are building snowmen, the weather in Florida still hovers around the 70s and can even warrant a trip to the beach. Because of this warm weather, many people flock to the Sunshine State… Read More »
Preventing Backover Accidents
You may think that driving forward is pretty easy, especially on straight roads like freeways. Just stay in your lane and coast along at 65 miles per hour, right? But at some point, you will need to go in reverse. You may need to back out of your driveway or a parking space. When… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Van
Motorcycles can be fun to ride, but they are dangerous. These vehicles are small and hard to see, especially at night. A motorcyclist was recently killed in a crash involving a van in the Kissimmee area. The fatal accident occurred on the evening of November 2 on Buena Ventura Boulevard. A 44-year-old Kissimmee man… Read More »
Woman Killed In Kissimmee Pedestrian Accident
As a pedestrian, you may be able to get to places that cars cannot. Or you may try to cross busy highways while traveling at high speeds. Unfortunately, this is often a recipe for disaster, especially when there are visibility issues involved. A pedestrian was recently killed in a crash after she was hit… Read More »
Man Killed In Hit And Run Accident
Whether you’re walking in the road or driving in the road, you need to be alert. If you’re walking, a car could hit you, especially in the late night and early morning hours, where visibility is reduced. If you’re driving, you need to be careful of road hazards, including pedestrians. Someone could walk out… Read More »
Car Accidents While Traveling
The holidays are upon us, which means many people are traveling to see relatives. Maybe you’re just driving down the road or to the next town over. Many people have much longer trips though. They may be traveling to a different part of the state or even going out of state. While some people… Read More »
1 Killed, 1 Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash
Rear-end crashes can be violent. They are not always the minor fender-benders that may happen in a parking lot. They can cause critical injuries and can even be deadly. A recent rear-end accident in Kissimmee left one person dead and another critically injured. The fatal crash happened on the morning of October 7 on… Read More »
1 Killed In Kissimmee Car Accident
Car accidents happen every day. Most are minor fender benders, but then there are some that end up being fatal. This was recently the case in Kissimmee. A crash occurred on the evening of September 22, causing a fatality. The accident happened on Interstate 4 near mile marker 65. It is unknown how the… Read More »
How The Color Of Your Car Can Determine Accident Risk
There are a lot of things that can cause a person to get into an accident. They include things such as distractions, drunk driving, bad weather, road conditions, and poor driving habits in general. But did you know that the color of your vehicle can also determine your risk of being involved in an… Read More »
