Monthly Archives: April 2024
Adult, 11-year-old girl hospitalized after pursuit-crash in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A Mercedes SUV driver was fleeing from officers and ran a red light, striking a minivan, sending an 11-year-old girl and the minivan driver to a hospital. Prior to Monday morning’s crash, which happened around 9 a.m., a St. Petersburg Police officer tried to pull over the SUV driver on… Read More »
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the United States of America. At The Pendas Law Firm, we have seen the devastating effects that distracted driving can have on families. We are committed to helping victims of distracted drivers and their families recover the compensation they deserve. We are also dedicated to educating… Read More »
Male pedestrian dies after Orlando accident
ORLANDO, FL – First responders took a man to a hospital where he later died after he was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross East Colonial Drive Monday. This crash happened before 7 a.m. WESH said the pedestrian was listed in critical condition prior to passing away. It is not immediately clear… Read More »
Jacksonville deputies called to collision at Old Kings, Pritchard Rd.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – After 6 p.m. Monday, Jacksonville deputies were dispatched to a crash at Old Kings Road and Pritchard Road. Deputies have not revealed the exact cause of this collision, revealed the kind of people and vehicles involved, said if anyone was injured, and taken to a hospital. New details will be posted… Read More »
2-auto crash leads to deadly shooting in Miami
MIAMI, FL – After two vehicles collided, the drivers got into an agreement, leading one of them to pull the trigger and shoot the other driver, leading to his death Sunday. This collision happened at NW 36th Street and NW 32nd Avenue, according to NBC Miami. According to an eyewitness, Carl Smith, a man… Read More »
Driver airlifted to hospital after ramming into tree in North Naples
NORTH NAPLES, FL – A medical helicopter took a driver to a hospital after colliding with a tree at Livingston Road and Veterans Memorial Boulevard. This single-vehicle collision happened before 9 p.m. Sunday, NBC-2 said. Authorities have not revealed the events leading up to this crash or provided an update on the driver’s current… Read More »
Left-turn collision in Tampa claims life of motorcyclist
TAMPA, FL – A driver of a Cadillac XTS, a 67-year-old man, tried to turn left and collided with a Suzuki motorcycle Saturday, leading to the motorcyclist’s death. This collision happened at the westbound Hillsborough Avenue and Montague Street junction, according to ABC Action News. A preliminary report from Florida Highway Patrol suggests that… Read More »
What Kind of Road Conditions Can Cause Car Accidents?
Often, car accidents occur because of drivers making poor choices, such as driving while drunk, driving while distracted, speeding, and failing to yield. However, car accidents can sometimes occur because of a combination of driver negligence and poor road conditions. When a car accident occurs due to driver negligence and poor road conditions, the… Read More »
Woman, 18, fatally hit by car driver in Orlo Vista
ORLO VISTA, FL – A driver of a 2003 Nissan Xterra hit an 18-year-old woman standing outside a crosswalk, leading her to succumb to fatal wounds Thursday. Click Orlando said this collision took place before 8:45 p.m. at Old Winter Garden Road and South Buena Vista Avenue. Florida Highway Patrol is still trying to… Read More »
At least 1 injured in Cedar Hills Estates auto accident
JACKSONVILLE, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a crash at Wesconnett Boulevard and Blanding Boulevard in the Cedar Hills Estates area Friday. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office initiated a closure for both directions of Blanding at 11:45 a.m. and asked drivers to take Bartholf Avenue instead, Action News Jax said. JSO has… Read More »
