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Camp Lejeune LawsuitsAuto Accident | Orlando Accident & Injury Blog - Part 47
Deadly Distracted Driving Accidents on the Rise in Orange County
New information compiled by numerous groups such as ValuePenguin shows some disturbing information regarding Central Florida in general and Orange County in particular. The information was compiled in an attempt to discover what percentage of accidents are the result of distracted driving as well as to ascertain whether or not the amount of distracted driving crashes has decreased over the past few years. As indicated, the findings of the studies are less than comforting.
Negligent Driver Injures Two, Kills One in Orlando Car Accident
A GMC truck driven by a 54-year-old Orlando native was responsible for a multi-car accident. Driving down Silver Star Road, the truck was making a left turn onto Sheringham Road when it collided with an oncoming Pontiac.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the 22-year-old male driver of the Pontiac was left critically injured, while the 22-year-old male passenger was killed. A third vehicle was also hit, although the details of how remain unclear. The driver of this vehicle was reported to have suffered minor injuries.
Contributory Negligence Could be a Factor in Orlando Car Crash
Two young sisters were tragically killed in a recent Orlando head-on-collision. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the accident was caused when an Acura sedan, driven by a 24-year-old female, crossed the double yellow line and crashed into an oncoming Toyota Corolla. The two girls, both age nine, were passengers in the Toyota and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Florida Highway Patrol Officer in Critical Condition after Collision
A 24-year-old police officer employed by the Melbourne branch of the Florida Highway Patrol is listed as being in serious condition after a car crash that happened between a patrol car and a Mazda on Babcock Street in Melbourne. According to the official reports, the incident happened on Thursday, September 27th, sometime during the night.
Duo Arrested after Orange County Car Chase and Crash
A kidnapping, a car theft, and a high-speed chase reached a dramatic conclusion on Thursday, September 27th, after a car accident disabled the fleeing vehicle and forced the suspects to attempt to escape from the police on foot. While they ultimately failed, the trail of destruction the two people left in their wake is a sobering reminder as to the possible dangers associated with car travel.
Orlando Man Dies after Crash into Orange County Pond
On Wednesday, September 26th, a 69-year-old man from Orlando was behind the wheel of a 2001 Toyota SUV and driving down one of the southern lanes of Landstar Boulevard in Orange County. As they neared the intersection of Landstar Boulevard and Misley Drive, something happened within the SUV to cause the man to lose control of the vehicle. According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, it was shortly after 6:00 in the morning when the auto accident was reported, and that its location was just south of State Road 417.
Injured Passenger Seeks Damages for Orlando Car Crash
In a personal injury case currently pending with the Orange County Circuit Court, the plaintiff is seeking damages for injuries that he sustained during an Orlando auto accident that happened earlier this year. The plaintiff was a passenger in vehicle that was hit by a car driven by the defendant.
One Dead, Two Injured in Early Morning Daytona Beach Crash
Early on Labor Day (Monday, September 3rd), an auto accident happened in Daytona Beach that resulted in the death of one individual and the injury of two others. While the investigation into the incident is still ongoing, initial updates from the scene of the crash did provide the public with much of the relevant information regarding its details.
Man Dies after Car Crashes into Orange County Retention Pond
An investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol is currently underway to uncover just what happened to cause the death of a man this past Friday after he drove his car into a retention pond inside of Orange County. Preliminary reports from the Florida Highway Patrol suggest that the individual in question was driving their car down the western lanes of Isle of Wright Drive when something caused the driver to depart from the road and collide with a bench before careening into a retention pond located near to the area.
Orange County Man Saves Stranger after Auto Accident
A well-placed surveillance camera was able to record the actions of a local hero for posterity after the person in question rescued a stranger who had driven their car into a retention pond located in Orange County after being involved in an auto accident. Official news reports indicate that the incident took place on Saturday, August 18th, although there is no official indication of what time the incident occurred.
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