Category Archives: Auto Accidents
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By Michael Babboni In recent years, the state of Florida has seen record numbers of traffic fatalities. In 2020, despite the decreased driving numbers caused by the pandemic, there was still an eight percent year-over-year increase in traffic fatalities from 2019, which had been a record year for the state. Other statistics that are some… Read More »
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A driver was killed in a collision on U.S. 301 on the evening of Friday, September 17 after another vehicle blew through a red light without stopping. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 10:43 p.m. just north of downtown Sarasota, and resulted in lane closures on each direction as deputies… Read More »
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A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while walking near U.S. 41 just south of 54th Avenue West in Bradenton. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that on the night of Tuesday, September 21 at approximately 10:30 p.m., the 66-year-old pedestrian was attempting to cross the lanes at U.S. 41 at an area that… Read More »