Orlando Accident & Injury Blog
Jogger Victim of Fatal Hit-and-Run in Cocoa West
In a terrible accident in the early morning hours of Monday, February 15th, 2016, a man was struck and killed while jogging on a rural road in Brevard County. The accident occurred along Satellite Boulevard near Dean Drive in the Cocoa West area, slightly north of State Road 520.
7 Injured, 3 Killed in Polk County Crash
In a tragic car accident in Poinciana, FL on Saturday, February 6th, 2016, three children were killed and seven people were injured. The accident occurred on Saturday evening when the driver of a 2001 Lincoln lost control of the vehicle and crashed head-on into a 2014 Jeep Patriot. Both vehicles were carrying five people each at the time of the crash.
Crash on U.S. Highway 1 Kills Oak Hill Motorcyclist and Passenger
An accident in Oak Hill, FL on Monday, February 22nd, 2016 led to the death of a motorcyclist. The accident, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. that night, occurred near the parking lot of the Oak Hill Flea Market. The area was closed for investigation for some time.
Florida Man Killed in Sugar Plant Accident
Sugar may be a sweet staple in every kitchen across America, but a fatal accident at a Florida sugar facility this month illuminated the dangers associated with producing the major cash crop. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a Florida worker was killed in an accident at U.S. Sugar’s Clewiston facility on February 4th. The victim, Jeremy Scott Mullins, 25, was reportedly washing down sugar cane plants on the ground between the plants and a large piece of industrial equipment known as an “A frame.” According to a Hendry County Sheriff’s Office report, the A frame moved forward toward the plants and Mullins became trapped between the A frame and the ground.
Catastrophic Accident in Boynton Beach Kills 5 Year-Old Child
In a catastrophic accident on Sunday, February 15th, a 5 year-old boy was struck and killed by a car who was attempting to flee police. The sequence of events that led to the boy’s death began about 1:30 p.m. when Boynton Beach police attempted to stop Lex Eugene, 20, for reckless driving at the corner of Miner Road and Federal Highway in Boynton Beach. Eugene fled in a 2008 Buick Enclave and attempted to make a right turn onto northbound Summit Road when he lost control of the vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, striking Jayden Readon, 5, who was walking with his younger brother and his great-grandparents.
Haines City Woman Killed in Four-Car Accident On I-4
On the evening of Wednesday, February 17th, 2016, a young woman was killed in an accident on Interstate 4 West involving four vehicles. The accident, which occurred on the portion of I-4 that runs through Osceola County, occurred around 5 p.m.
Bass Player from Band ‘Clark Hill’ Killed In State Road 100 Crash
An unexpected car accident in Putnam County took the life of a well-known and well-loved musician on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016. The deceased, 38-year-old Bennie Clifton of San Mateo, FL, was the bass player for the band “Clark Hill.”
Daytona Beach Bike Week 2016 Fun for Some, Deadly for Others
The Daytona Beach Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida is an annual event that many motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts look forward to all year long. The week is full of exciting events, including concerts and races, not to mention the great food and activities hosted by area vendors.
75th Annual Daytona Beach Bike Week Events
The Daytona Beach Bike Week kicked off this past Friday, March 4th, starting a ten-day long motorcycle extravaganza at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach. Doors opened at 9 a.m. for motorcycle enthusiasts who couldn’t wait to get a free test drive on all the new 2016 Harley Davidson models, plus check out all of the new clothing and gear for the 2016 riding season. Visitors could also check out other vendors and manufacturers showcases for the latest information and upcoming events.
Florida-Based Circus Operator May Face Federal Fines in Wrongful Death
Walker International Events, an entertainment company based in Sarasota, Florida, may face up to $33,000 in federal fines for improperly anchoring a circus tent and failing to heed warnings by the National Weather Service indicating high winds associated with a storm in New Hampshire last August. The storm’s high winds caused the circus tent to topple during a performance, killing a father and his 6-year-old daughter. An additional fifty people were injured in the incident, including two circus workers.
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