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Camp Lejeune LawsuitsApril, 2013 | Orlando Accident & Injury Blog Archive
Deputies Say Alcohol a Factor in Auto Accident That Killed Three People
Polk County deputies report that a driver involved in an auto accident that killed three people was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. They say that the accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on April 28 at the intersection of Shepherd Road and Coronet Road in Lakeland. Accident investigators claim that a Chrysler Sebring driven by 56-year-old woman was traveling on Shepherd Road and was attempting to cross Coronet Road after stopping at a stop sign when it was struck by a GMC pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed. Deputies say that the 21-year-old driver of the truck made no attempt to stop at the stop sign on Coronet Road before he struck the Chrysler.
Novelty Helmets Offer Little Protection in a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accident attorneys in Florida are reminding readers to base their purchasing decisions on protective headgear on safety standards, instead of on a helmet’s look. A recent report revealed that around 800,000 novelty motorcycle helmets are sold in the U.S. each year. This headgear typically features stylish colors and designs but does not offer the levels of protection provided by headgear approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which sets safety standards for helmets. There have been several attempts in recent years to limit sales of novelty motorcycle helmets, but decisive action on the issue has been repeatedly delayed.
Operators Report 12 Injuries in Orlando Amusement Park Accidents in First Quarter of 2012
According to documents recently filed with the state, Orlando’s big theme parks have reported twelve accidents that resulted in injuries for the first three months of 2012. Orlando amusement park accident attorneys routinely review each quarterly injury report, as they represent many of the people injured in these accidents. Our state’s biggest theme parks are exempt from state ride-safety inspections but must voluntarily submit any guest injuries that occur at their attractions.
Some Disney Amusement Parks to Open for 24 Hours for Promotion
Disney officials recently announced new attractions at their Magic Kingdom Fantasyland amusement park and plan to keep three of their parks open for 24 hours in May as part of their "Monstrous Summer" promotion. For 24 hours starting on May 24 at 6 a.m. and continuing until May 25 at 6 a.m., three of Disney’s parks will be open for guests to enjoy at least one of the new attractions and see sneak peeks of Pixar’s Monster’s University film scheduled for release this summer. The Fantasyland expansion has doubled the size of the park and will include the Princess Fairytale Hall, the Fantasy Forest and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster. Officials said that the expansion would allow guests to feel like they are a character in a Disney movie.
Organizers Expect 250,000 Visitors for This Year’s Bike Fest in Leesburg
Organizers of this year’s Bike Fest in Leesburg are expecting around 250,000 bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts at the yearly event, or around ten times the city’s population. The 17th annual Bike Fest is the single-largest event in Lake County each year and brings much-needed revenue to local merchants hit hard by the sluggish economy. Bike Fest is considered more family-friendly than Daytona Bike Week and other Florida motorcycle events are and offers live music, food, vendors and activities for kids. The event is scheduled for the weekend of April 26-28 and draws additional law enforcement personnel, as well as visitors. All of Leesburg’s police officers will be on duty for the event, and an additional 15 deputies from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office will be on patrol for drunken drivers and riders and disorderly behavior.
Florida State Senator Strikes Two Deer While Texting and Driving
Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, sponsor of SB 52, the Florida legislature’s latest attempt to ban sending and reading text messages while driving, decided to illustrate the dangers of texting while driving herself recently. She attempted to text while driving in the Capitol and struck two deer in the process. Working with the American Automotive Association, the Senator texted while she operated a driving simulator at the Capitol to show other lawmakers that it was time to take such legislation seriously.
Two Men Killed in Fiery Aviation Accident
Two men were killed recently when their helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff from Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport. According to their flight plan, the men were heading toward Orlando when their aircraft went down in an industrial park near the Everglades. The pilot had many years of experience flying helicopters and was the owner of a helicopter charter service based out of Kendall-Tamiami. No one on the ground was injured in the crash, but several nearby witnesses heard the accident and ran out with fire extinguishers to save the men.
Fatal Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident Closes I-4 for Several Hours
A fatal hit-and-run motorcycle accident that killed a Virginia man closed Interstate 4 for several hours recently as accident investigators reconstructed the accident and debris was cleared from the roadway. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers report that the victim was a 42-year-old man from Brightwood, Va., who may have participated in Bike Week festivities. The accident occurred around 1:15 a.m. on March 10 near Sanford, and law enforcement agencies are trying to contact the owner of a red 1998 Saturn that they believe was involved in the accident.
Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident Near Kissimmee
Kissimmee police accident investigators have revealed few details about a fatal motorcycle accident in Kissimmee but have said that their investigation is ongoing and charges are pending. Troopers report that the accident occurred around 4:45 p.m. on March 10 when a motorcyclist collided with a vehicle at the intersection of East Vine Street and Michigan Avenue. The victim was a 38-year-old Kissimmee man who was a member of the FLNY Ryderz motorcycle club. The accident closed the westbound lanes of Vine Street for several hours after the accident while investigators with the Traffic Homicide unit reconstructed the accident and debris was cleared from the scene.
Excessive Speed a Factor in Florida Auto Accident That Killed Three Men
Florida Highway Patrol troopers believe that excessive speed led to a horrific auto accident that killed three Illinois men. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on the evening of March 13 on Wekiva River Road near State Road 46 in Sorrento. The accident killed the 46-year-old driver and his 36-year-old and 28-year-old passengers, all from Illinois. Troopers closed Wekiva River Road for nearly six hours while they reconstructed the accident and cleared debris from the roadway. They believe that excessive speeds were a contributing factor in the grisly accident.
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