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At the Law Offices of William K Saron, we strive to keep Floridians informed of relevant issues including serious accidents, pedestrian accidents, car accidents, slip and fall injuries and dog bites. We handle cases in Pinellas County and throughout all of Florida. If you have been injured in an accident, call the Law Offices of William K. Saron and let us fight for you.Car Accidents
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Hit-and-Run Suspect Shot, Apprehended by Sarasota Police
Aug 27, 2010August 27, 2010 - Sarasota, FL - Harry Bell, 30, may be facing hit-and-run charges, as well as brandishing a weapon against officers after an Aug. 19 chase led to police shooting and arresting him.
WTSP.com reports that Bell was the suspect driver who caused a hit-and-run accident in Osprey about 5 miles from where he was finally apprehended. Police began following the dark-green pickup, which had sustained noticeable damage from the accident, from the intersection of Beneva and Clark Roads.
After attempting to pull over Bell's truck, officers say he came to a stop at the intersection and pulled out a gun. Unaware if the gun was loaded or not, officers opened fire, striking Bell but not causing any fatal injury. He was transported to Bayfront Medical Center with unspecified injuries.
On top of hit-and-run charges, Bell is a suspect in several armed robberies recently reported in the Sarasota area. Evidence obtained from inside his truck-including a mask-and the description of the truck itself may link him to the other crimes.
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' 2009 Traffic Crash Statistics Report, there were 197,214 traffic crashes resulting in injury and 2,563 fatalities as a result of vehicle accidents in Florida.
As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents, including hit-and-run accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.
Common accidents include, but are not limited to:- single-car accidents;
- accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
- accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.
If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.
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Two Bradenton Pedestrians Seriously Injured, Driver Flees
Aug 20, 2010August 13, 2010 - Bradenton, FL - Two pedestrians trying to cross a street in downtown Bradenton are in the hospital after a hit-and-run accident.
WTSP10 News reports that 52-year-old Bruce Roberts and 29-year-old Shanna Moyer were crossing a street on August 12th when they were struck by a white Toyota. The unidentified driver failed to stop and continued to flee the scene, leaving police to search for a vehicle with front end damage and possible broken windshield.
The two injured pedestrians were flown to Bayfront Medical Center with serious injuries. The force of the impact sent them flying nearly 70 feet through the air before hitting the pavement. Florida Highway Patrol is asking anyone with information about the accident to contact Trooper Russell Cruz at 941-751-7647.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.
As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.
Common accidents include, but are not limited to:- single-car accidents;
- accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
- accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.
If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.
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New Port Richey Teen Dies After Street Racing Near Rowan Road
Aug 20, 2010August 14, 2010 - New Port Richey, FL - A New Port Richey teen is dead following a fatal car accident on August 13th that may have been caused by street racing.
Reports from WTSP10 News say that 19-year-old Alexander Vachon was driving his black sedan and racing a silver Infinity when he lost control while going nearly 100MPH according to witness Dustin Roberts. Vachon's car came around a curve at the intersection of Rowan Road and Broadmoore Drive when he went off the road, through a guard rail, and flew about 30 feet into the air, flipping several times.
Vachon was killed in the car accident while his passenger, 18-year-old Austin Skumautz, was transported to Bayfront Medical Center in critical condition. Roberts, who was driving behind the 2 racing vehicles at the time of the crash, stopped to render aid while the Infinity drove off. He found Skumautz ejected from the vehicle, face down in a fetal position in a nearby pond. He was unconscious but still breathing.
This fatal car accident occurred in a popular area for street racing among teens, which is causing police to step up action against the popular illegal activity. In areas like Rowan Road, where the speed limit is 45MPH, there are many residential areas nearby which makes street racing dangerous for both the drivers and nearby residents. One such area is Cypress Trail Apartments, where the flipped vehicle ended up landing.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.
As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.
Common accidents include, but are not limited to:- single-car accidents;
- accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
- accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.
If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.
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Visiting Orlando Family Killed in Fatal DUI Crash
Aug 05, 2010August 2, 2010 - St. Petersburg, FL - The driver responsible for the fatal crash that claimed the lives of a father and his 3 sons early Sunday morning has been arrested.
Reports from WTSP10 News confirm that 20-year-old Demetrius Jordan has been taken into custody and charged with 4 counts of DUI manslaughter. The charges come from a crash Sunday morning on Martin Luther King Blvd. where Jordan was driving his Chevrolet Impala.
As he drove down the road at a high rate of speed he ran a red light and slammed into the 2010 Ford Fusion carrying the McConnell family. Elroy McConnell and his 3 sons, Kelly, Nathan and Elroy McConnell III were killed in the wreck.
Jordan's police records show at least one previous license suspension, several vehicle crashes, and past citations. His passenger, Mario Robinson, was taken to Bayfront Medical Center with serious injuries.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.
As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.
Common accidents include, but are not limited to:- single-car accidents;
- accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
- accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.
If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.
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The Law offices of William K. Saron serve the St. Petersburg and surrounding areas for their personal injury cases, contact us today for help with your claim - 727-345-4566 or 866-836-4947. -
St. Petersburg Driver Killed After Clipping Car at High Speeds
Aug 02, 2010Aug. 2, 2010 - St. Petersburg, Fla. - A man from St. Petersburg has died following a high speed car accident that occurred late at night on July 26. According to reports in the St. Petersburg Times, the 24-year-old man was driving at high speeds and illegally passing other cars on the road just before the crash occurred.
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Police reports say that the deceased car accident victim, who was driving a 1998 Jeep Cherokee near the 2800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N, was attempting to pass a 2004 Dodge minivan when the Jeep clipped the Dodge around 11:50 p.m. The small collision caused both vehicles to spin out of control.
The Jeep struck a concrete pole at the side of the road. The 24-year-old driver of the Jeep was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained fatal injuries in the crash. He was taken to Northside Hospital and pronounced dead around 12:30 a.m. on July 27. The 26-year-old driver of the Dodge minivan was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the car accident and was not injured.
As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg and the surrounding areas our firm will frequently publish blogs about local injury accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of accidents that occur in our area that may result in serious injury or wrongful death.
If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.
The Law offices of William K. Saron serve the St. Petersburg and surrounding areas for their personal injury cases, contact us today for help with your claim - 727-345-4566 or 866-836-4947. -
Two ATV Passengers Dead after Collision with SUV
Jul 30, 2010July 25, 2010 - Hernando County, FL - Two riders of an ATV were fatally injured after colliding with an SUV Saturday night.
WTSP10 News reports 18-year-old Steven Vallareal and 19-year-old Daniel Brown were riding on an ATV when they struck the left rear of an SUV, causing it to overturn. The vehicles were at the intersection of Goodstone Drive and Umbrella Street in Webster when the accident occurred.
Vallareal was pronounced dead on the scene while Brown and 5 of the SUV's 6 passengers were transported to local hospitals. Brown was listed in critical condition upon arrival and died at the hospital. The other 5 victims from the SUV were listed with minor injuries.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.
As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.
Common accidents include, but are not limited to:- single-car accidents;
- accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
- accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.
If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.
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The Law offices of William K. Saron serve the St. Petersburg and surrounding areas for their personal injury cases, contact us today for help with your claim - 727-345-4566 or 866-836-4947. -
Driver Injured in Indian Rocks Single-Vehicle Crash
Jul 28, 2010July 19, 2010 - Indian Rocks, FL - Speeding and loss of control contributed to the single-vehicle crash that sent a Largo man to the hospital.
Benton Kirk, 28, was speeding along Walsingham Road when he lost control of his vehicle. He crashed into a guard rail which sent him into a spin-out, finally colliding with a palm tree in the center median.
Paramedics were called to the scene and transported Kirk to Bayfront Medical Center with undetermined injuries. Walsingham Road was closed westbound from Hamlin Blvd. for nearly 5 hours as deputies investigated the crash.
The ongoing investigation is looking to see if alcohol was a factor or not, however witnesses confirm that excessive speed was definitely a significant part of crash.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.
As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg and the surrounding areas our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Northeast Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.
Common accidents include, but are not limited to:- single-car accidents;
- accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
- accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.
If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.
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The Law offices of William K. Saron serve the St. Petersburg and surrounding areas for their personal injury cases, contact us today for help with your claim - 727-345-4566 or 866-836-4947. -
Vehicle Blaze Caused by Fireworks Injures Driver
Jul 27, 2010July 16, 2010 - St. Petersburg, FL - A St. Petersburg man was sent to the hospital suffering from burns after trying to retrieve his keys from his burning car. Witnesses say he was the cause of the blaze sparked inside his Lexus LS-400 when he was caught shooting off fireworks.
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According to 10Connects.com, witness reports claim the man was setting off fireworks next to some cars on the Pinellas side of Gandy Beach. A group of people asked the man to move, but he refused. The witness claims state that he then tried to shoot some of the fireworks at the group, but they backfired, setting his vehicle on fire.
A different account of the event came from St. Petersburg Fire Rescue where officials say the man and a friend were packing up the fireworks when one exploded in a box behind the drivers' seat.
The victim was treated on scene by paramedics and transported to Tampa General Hospital. The circumstances of the explosion are still under investigation.
As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg and the surrounding areas our firm will frequently publish blogs about local injury accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of accidents that occur in our area that may result in serious injury or wrongful death.
If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.
The Law offices of William K. Saron serve the St. Petersburg and surrounding areas for their personal injury cases, contact us today for help with your claim - 727-345-4566 or 866-836-4947. -
St. Petersburg Woman Killed in 2-Vehicle Hit & Run Accident
Jul 20, 2010July 10, 2010 - St. Petersburg, FL - 74-year-old Shirley Harris was less than a block away from her apartment when a Hyundai Sonata struck and killed her Saturday morning.
The St. Petersburg Times reports that witnesses say the black Hyundai, Florida license plate 227VNY, ran a red light
while traveling southbound on 4th street. A Dodge Ram truck was heading east on First Avenue S. when the Hyundai crossed its path, the Dodge slamming into the rear passenger side.
The Hyundai spun out, striking Harris who was crossing the street at the time of the crash. It continued to spin, striking a parking meter and gouging the side of Paddy Burke's Irish Pub before fleeing the scene on 4th street.
The car crash occurred near the St. Pete Times offices and security guard Hank Gottelman was one of the first to arrive at the scene. He checked Harris' pulse but she was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The intersection was cordoned off for nearly 4 hours to investigate the scene and the crash is under investigation.
The driver of the Dodge Ram, 59-year old William Burrows, remained at the scene and has been cooperating with the police. He has not been charged.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.
As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.
Common accidents include, but are not limited to:- single-car accidents;
- accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
- accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.
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If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.
The Law offices of William K. Saron serve the St. Petersburg and surrounding areas for their personal injury cases, contact us today for help with your claim - 727-345-4566 or 866-836-4947. -
8-Car Crash in Pinellas County Kills 2, Injures 17
Jun 28, 2010June 28, 2010 - Pinellas County, FL - A tragic 8-vehicle accident on June 19 has claimed the lives of 2 people and injured 17 others. The multi-vehicle accident took place on U.S. 19 near Nursery Road at about 6 p.m.
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According to reports in The Ledger, the driver of the car who initiated the pileup, Daniel Barga, was listed in critical condition but has since been released from the hospital. Barga originally told police he was a passenger in the vehicle and that the driver had left the scene of the accident on foot.
At least 17 people were injured in the 8-car pileup, with several victims being transported to local hospitals. Unfortunately, not everyone involved in the crash survived. Both Richard Kelly and Jancarlos Alberto Schaffer, who were riding in the same vehicle, were killed in the accident. Both were passengers in the vehicle. The condition of that vehicle's driver is currently unknown.
Of the injuries reported, only Barga is considered to have sustained life-threatening injuries. Barga has been charged with driving without a valid driver's license, causing death and serious bodily harm, and possession of Roxicodone. Other charges against Barga are pending.
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