FORT MYERS, FL— Khalia Carter, a senior at Fort Myers High School, was only a month from graduating. She enjoyed cheerleader and just finished her final prom. But on April 18th, Khalia’s life changed forever. After hanging out with friends, she was struck by a motorcyclist on Cemetery Road in Buckingham, making her spin into…
WALKER COUNTY, GA – Almost every time you hop in the car you can see front seat passengers of other vehicles with their feet up on the dash. Can you blame them? It’s comfortable and relaxing when your legs are free. Unfortunately, that freedom comes with a price as one Georgia woman learned. In 2015,…
MANATEE COUNTY, FL – Kristen Kay Watts, a 52 year old, was intoxicated, while driving her BMW north on I-275 at a high speed. She approached a road closure put in place on the Sunshine Skyway for the Armed Forces Skyway 10K Race. Additionally, she ignored the detour signs and maneuvered around the traffic cones and barriers….
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL—One month after Move Over Month, two Florida Highway Troopers took a hit while doing routine checks. It was a beautiful day in February, when an accident took place along the southbound shoulder of I-275. The state trooper pulled up behind one of the vehicles and began to run the accident report. After…
In Dec 2020, 2 teenagers in Tampa were struck by a SUV while crossing the street after dusk. The boys – aged 13 and 14 years old – crossed on a green light, believing they would make it safely. Sadly, that night would end in them flying to a hospital to remain in critical condition…
The Sunshine Skyway is known for its remarkable view and simple elegance. The 3 counties that the bridge sits over include Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee. Furthermore, over 50,000 cars drive over the Skyway daily, with 2 to 3 times the people making the trek. In November of 2017, 1,800 LED lights were placed along the…
FLORIDA—Every Halloween, children of all ages have but one thought in their minds – getting as much candy as possible while trick-or-treating. While parents are often preoccupied with last minute finishing touches on costumes, or picking up candy at the local store to pass out to neighborhood trick-or-treaters, safety always needs to be of the…
What is Pokemon Go? FLORIDA – Pokemon Go is an “augmented-reality” game in which users visit real-life locations in search of virtual creatures that appear superimposed on smartphone screens. The game earned the title as the most-downloaded app for months after its release on July 6, 2016. Now millions of adults share their obsession alongside kids…
FLORIDA—As a result of most fatal wrong way driving crashes occurring in the center or left-hand lane, DHSMV is now encouraging drivers to “Stay Right at Night.” Previously in 2015, there were 1,490 wrong way driving crashes in Florida, resulting in 1,454 injuries and 96 fatalities. Additionally, in the majority of wrong way crashes, vehicles are hit…
NATIONAL—Distractions include cell phone use — texting and talking– grooming, eating, and talking to passengers. People who text while driving are 23 times more likely to die in a crash. In 2014, 3,179 people were killed and 431,000 were injured due to distracted driving. NHSTA Stats The NHTSA compiled a list of stats that demonstrates…
