CLEARWATER – The Tampa Bay Times reports that a 78 year-old Clearwater man, Edward Ortwein, was hit by a car while walking his dog Friday, April 12, 2013. Sadly, Mr. Ortwein was seriously injured and later died of his injuries. The car that hit the man was driven by 35 year-old Clearwater resident Yvelise Bradley. The…
PINELLAS COUNTY – According to BayNews9, Two people were injured in a crash that involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck on southbound Interstate 275. The accident happened about a quarter mile south of the southbound exit ramp to State Road 688 at 5:50 p.m. Law enforcement officials say a motorcycle with a male driver…
LARGO – According to Bay News 9, Largo police are searching for a hit-and-run driver they say hit a pedestrian. The incident occurred near East Bay Drive and Seacrest Drive in Largo. Witnesses said, a car hit an unidentified person, and initially stopped before speeding off — running a red light. A BayFlight helicopter flew the…
DUNEDIN – Over the weekend, a motorcyclist was airlifted to a local hospital after being hit near the intersection of Main Street and Lake Haven Road. EMS was dispatched to the accident scene which was classified as a hit and run. It was unclear what type of injuries the unidentified motorcyclist sustained. The Pinellas County…
LAND O’LAKES — A knocked-down power pole at Causeway Boulevard and Land O’Lakes Boulevard is partially blocking the road, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Around 6:30 a.m., a car hit the pole and fled, FHP said. It is unclear whether the driver was injured. FHP is investigating. No other details are yet known.