Category Archives: Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian Safety In Florida
You may have noticed that the roadways are busier this time of year. There are more cars around Kissimmee and surrounding areas as people prepare for the season. They’re traveling to see family and friends for winter, spring, and everything in between. More cars means more danger for pedestrians. Those crossing roads need to… Read More »
Pedestrian hit and killed by Fed-Ex Truck on SR-528
A 46-year-old man was fatally struck by a Fed-Ex truck on SR-528 on December 30 after he walked directly into the path of the oncoming truck, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Around 8 pm on Thursday, December 30, a Fed-Ex truck was heading westbound on SR-528 when it fatally struck an Orlando man that… Read More »
FDOT’s Alert Today Florida Shares Commitment to Transportation Alternatives
On Saturday, October 30, 2021 more than 400 riders and volunteers will participate in all or portions of the 28-mile ride with comfortable trails, bike routes and low-traffic roads through Casselberry, Orlando, Winter Park, Eatonville and Maitland. For the fourth year, Alert Today Florida, a program of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is… Read More »
Operation Best Foot Forward partners with law enforcement ahead of upcoming school year
Bike Walk Central Florida’s Operation Best Foot Forward was recently out with law enforcement in 16 locations ahead of the upcoming school year. Their goal was to increase driver awareness of pedestrians and bicyclists that share the intersections and roadways with them, and to remind drivers that schools will be back in session soon,… Read More »
St. Cloud and Kissimmee Police join pedestrian crosswalk crackdown, it’s time to save lives together
Officers with the Kissimmee and St. Cloud Police Departments have once again joined forces with law enforcement across Orange and Seminole Counties to crack down on drivers who fail to yield and stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, specifically at locations where schools will soon reopen. Local roads will become busier when Osceola, Orange, and… Read More »
Draper Law, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorneys in Central Florida That Care
As you would expect, it can be difficult for family members to think about a lawsuit immediately after losing a loved one, but it is important not to delay receiving legal advice from an experienced attorney, and one that cares. Not only does a wrongful death action need to be filed within proper deadlines,… Read More »
What to Do After a Pedestrian Crash in Central Florida
When a pedestrian collision happens, it usually makes the news. This is because pedestrian crashes are simply terrifying. Most are accidental, but this is not always the case. In fact, local news reports suggest a pedestrian killed in Kissimmee on January 22, 2021 may have been an intentional attack. It’s hard to know why… Read More »
