Orlando Accident & Injury Blog
Two Pedestrians Injured in Orlando Hit-and-Run
A massive search is underway in Orange County to find and apprehend the individual responsible for a hit-and-run crash that took place in downtown Orlando on Thursday Night. Initial reports on the incident suggest that the crash left at least two people injured, although it does not appear that any of the injuries were fatal or critical.
Car Runs Red Light, Causes Fatal Crash in Orlando
A collision along South Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County this past Wednesday left two individuals dead and another couple hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol discussed the incident in a report issued shortly after the crash. In this report, they say that the collision happened early in the morning, just after 2:15, and involved a black Honda and a red Pontiac.
Florida Teenager Killed in Lake Whitney Jet Ski Accident
A tragic jet ski accident claimed the life of a local teenager this past Sunday afternoon when his personal watercraft crashed into the boat docks on Lake Whitney, a private community nestled in the heart of Windermere, Florida.
98-Year-Old Man who Caused Deadly Collision in Florida was Cleared for Driving
An investigation into the death of two teenage friends has discovered that the 98-year-old man who caused the accidental deaths had recently been cleared to retain his license after taking a test in his home-state of Michigan and receiving notices from medical personnel clearing him for the road.
Lowering Legal BAC to Prevent DUI Related Deaths
A recent report commissioned by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from a group of renowned scientists with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has proposed a drastic lowering of the legal threshold for drunk driving. The authors of the report indicate their strong belief that this, as well as several other measures, would dramatically decrease the number of road deaths that happen as a direct result of intoxicated drivers.
Woman Dies in Early Morning Winter Park House Fire
Last Tuesday, firefighters in Winter Park responded to early morning reports of a fire blazing at a home located at 102 Bell Place, close to both Lakemont and Aloma avenues. When the Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department arrived at the scene, they were confronted by the terrifying sight of orange and red flames already bursting through the home’s roof.
Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Over Listeria Fears
Lovers of fresh bread and fast food were alarmed at the end of January when the popular restaurant chain Panera Bread issued a sudden recall affecting their pre-packaged cream cheese, saying that the product was potentially tainted with listeria. According to the statement from Panera Bread, the recall of this product was a voluntary action performed by the company after testing done within Panera’s quality control department discovered that specific samples from one day of cream cheese manufacturing in a specific factory contained the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
Fiat Chrysler Issue Recall After Trucks Unexpectedly Disengage from Park
A mechanical issue discovered in numerous Ram pickup trucks has resulted in a massive recall from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Almost two million cars are affected in the recall which concerns the shifting mechanism within the popular line of trucks. Specifically, a statement from the Fiat Chrysler Automobile company indicated that it is possible for the truck to shift itself out of park, resulting in the vehicle becoming dangerously mobile when least expected.
Kroger Recalls Water for Infants Due to Mold
The discovery of mold within a significant number of water containers distributed by the Kroger Company has resulted in a large recall. The discovery of mold occurred after several customers complained to Kroger regarding the water, alerting to the company as to the presence of a potential problem. While the exact claims of these complaints are not known (whether or not they identified specific health issues that emerged after the consumption of contaminated water or if they were more benign), the Kroger company did issue a statement saying that they took the complaints seriously, tested the water, and discovered a strain of mold known as Talaromyces penicillium within the water.
Florida Motorcyclist Killed When Car Fails to Yield
A Florida motorcyclist was killed Friday morning when he crashed into a pick-up truck. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the Lake County crash happened at 6:10 am at the intersection of Wolf Branch Road and Round Lake Road in Mount Dora.
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