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Car Accidents

• Clearwater Motorcycle Accident Involves School Bus
  May 25, 2010

  A Clearwater motorcycle accident involving a school bus leaves at least one person seriously injured. The incident took place at approximately 9:00 AM on Wednesday morning, May 12, 2010, at the intersection of Drew Street and N. Highland Avenue.
  
  According to public safety spokesperson Beth Watts, the school bus was westbound on Drew Street when the incident occurred. Reports indicate that the bus was attempting to make a left turn onto Highland Avenue when it collided with a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Drew Street. 
  
  Fortunately, there were no children on the school bus at the time of the two-vehicle wreck. It was unclear as to whether the bus driver sustained any injuries. The bus driver’s identity was not made known.
  
  Rescue crews transported the motorcyclist via helicopter to a local hospital. The 27-year-old victim was treated for serious injuries sustained in the crash. The motorcyclist’s name was not immediately made known.
  
  The Clearwater motorcycle crash is still under investigation by local authorities. It was unclear as to what caused the collision or who may have been at fault.
  
  Motorcycle accidents can be serious. Our thoughts go out to the victim and we wish the motorcyclist a speedy recovery during this difficult time.
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• Pinellas Park Pedestrian Accident Claims the Life of One
  May 17, 2010

  A Pinellas Park pedestrian accident claims the life of a woman after she is struck in a local parking lot by a 65-year-old driver. The incident took place at approximately 4:15 PM on Friday afternoon, April 30, 2010.
  
  According to police, the female pedestrian was struck by a Plymouth Voyager in the parking lot just outside the Gandy Center. Rescue crews transported the unidentified woman to St. Petersburg Northside Hospital where she was later pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the accident.
  
  The driver of the Plymouth, Edward Kirby, 65, of St. Petersburg, was also taken to the same hospital after complaining of chest pains. His condition was not made known.
  
  Police believe that the accident may have been a result of an accelerator mistake. They think that Kirby may have inadvertently hit the accelerator pedal instead of the brakes.
  
  The Pinellas Park accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Police have also indicated that they believe that alcohol may have played a role in the fatal incident.
  
  Car accidents in parking lots can be serious. This is an unfortunate accident and our thoughts and condolences go out to the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.
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• St. Petersburg Truck Accident Leaves Two Hospitalized
  May 11, 2010

  A St. Petersburg truck accident involving a tractor-trailer sends two women to a local hospital after their broken down vehicle is hit by a truck. The incident took place at approximately 4:15 PM on Monday afternoon, May 10, 2010, on the Howard Frankland Bridge.
  
  According to St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue, a broken down 1995 Ford sedan was struck by a tractor-trailer on the east shoulder of Interstate 275. The truck allegedly hit the Ford while attempting to avoid another vehicle.
  
  Rescue crews had to use special equipment to remove the roof of the Ford in order to extricate the two unidentified women. The victims were transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital where they were treated for injuries sustained in the accident. They were both listed in stable condition.
  
  The driver of the tractor-trailer has been identified as Robert Wodnicki, 35, of Seminole. It was unclear if Wodnicki was injured in the two-vehicle wreck.
  
  Commuters were inconvenienced as rescue crews shut down two eastbound lanes on the Howard Frankland Bridge to investigate and clear the accident scene.
  
  The St. Petersburg tractor-trailer accident is still under investigation by local authorities.
  
  This is an unfortunate accident and we wish the victims a speedy recovery during this difficult time.
  
  
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• Manatee Car Accident Claims Life of 28-Year-Old
  May 06, 2010

  A Manatee car accident involving a single vehicle claims the life of one man and leaves another in serious condition after the driver loses control of the vehicle. The incident took place at approximately 3:15 AM on Sunday morning, May 2, 2010, at Cooper Creek Boulevard and Charleston Street.
  
  According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of a 2006 Toyota lost control of the vehicle as he approached a curve. The car then caught fire after the vehicle jumped the curb and slammed into a tree. A passenger inside the vehicle lost his life as a result of the fiery collision.
  
  The victim has been identified as Haudrey F. Figuerdo, 28, of Georgia. Rescue crews pronounced him dead at the scene of the accident from injuries sustained in the accident.
  
  Rescue crews transported the driver of the Toyota, Carlos A. Rivera, 39, of University Park, to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Rivera has been listed in serious condition.
  
  The fatal early morning Manatee auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. It is unclear as to what caused the vehicle to lose control.
  
  This is an unfortunate accident. Our thoughts and condolences go out to all of those who have been affected by this tragedy.
  
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• Tampa Motorcycle Accident Claims the Life of 30-Year-old
  May 05, 2010

  A Tampa motorcycle accident claims the life of a 30-year-old after he is thrown from his bike and slams into a construction sign after losing control of his bike during a lane change. The incident took place at approximately 9:15 AM on Sunday morning, May 2, 2010, on Interstate 75.
  
  According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was driving northbound along I-75, just north of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, when he lost control of his bike while making a lane change. The accident report indicates that the motorcyclist hit the brakes and was thrown off of his bike and into a nearby construction sign.
  
  The motorcyclist has been identified as 30-year-old Matthew Lyle. Rescue crews pronounced Lyle dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident. It was unclear if anyone else was involved in the fatal wreck.
  
  The fatal Tampa motorcycle accident is still under investigation by local authorities. It is unclear as to what caused Lyle to lose control of his bike during the lane change along I-75.
  
  Accident involving motorcycles can be serious. This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts and condolences go out to Mr. Lyle’s family and friends during this difficult time. - 15 - 20

• Clearwater Car Accident Leaves One Injured
  Apr 28, 2010

  A Clearwater car accident involving four vehicles leaves one person injured after a man strikes three cars while driving the wrong way along U.S. 19. The incident took place at approximately 8:30 PM on Thursday, March 18, 2010.
  
  According to police, Clayton J. Harrison was driving while intoxicated northbound in the southbound lanes along U.S. 19 when he struck three vehicles. One of the drivers, Walter Davis, was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for back and neck pain.
  
  Clearwater police said Harrison fled the accident scene. However, he was later apprehended by authorities. Police reports indicate that Harrison was unable to stand when police caught-up with him. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he had his blood drawn. His blood-alcohol level measured 0.352, which is approximately four times the legal limit.
  
  Harrison was finally arrested on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, as a result of the hit-and-run incident. Reports show that this is the third time that he has been arrested for leaving the scene of an accident. He was arrested in 1987 and 2000 and received probation for each incident.
  
  The Clearwater hit-and-run accident is still under investigation by local authorities.
  
  Driving while under the influence of alcohol can lead to a serious accident. We wish all the victims a speedy recovery.
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• Tampa Car Accident Involves Stolen Car
  Apr 27, 2010

  A Tampa car accident involving a stolen vehicle sends two to the hospital. The incident began on Monday, April 11, 2010, at Fletcher and Florida avenues.
  
  According to police, a Brandon woman reported her Chrysler Sebring as stolen the previous day. On Monday, she noticed the stolen car and called police.
  
  Deputies attempted to block in the Sebring as they arrived on the scene, however, the driver jumped the curb, struck a deputy’s car and fled towards 122nd and Florida avenues. The driver then forced another deputy cruiser, which was in the process of turning westbound onto 122 Avenue, into a stopped truck.
  
  Rescue crews transported the driver of the pickup truck and passenger to Tampa General Hospital where they were treated for back pain. Fortunately, the deputy escaped injuries.
  
  The stolen car finally came to a stop and the suspect began to flee on foot. However, deputies were able to apprehend him a short time later. He has been identified as 25-year-old Ryan Butler.
  
  Clifford Martinez, 24, was a passenger in the stolen car. However, he remained in his seat after the Sebring came to a stop.
  
  The Tampa accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Butler faces charges that include possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated battery and resisting arrest. Both suspects were charged with possession of marijuana and were taken to Orient Road Jail. - 17 - 20

• Clearwater Car Accident Involving Two Cars Leaves Five People Injured
  Apr 20, 2010

  A Clearwater car accident involving two cars leaves five people injured after the vehicles collide. The incident took place at approximately 12:30 PM on Tuesday afternoon, March 30, 2010, on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.
  
  According to Clearwater public safety spokesperson Elizabeth Watts, the incident took place when a 1992 Buick Century traveling eastbound on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard made a left turn onto Lake Avenue and into the path of a 1995 Nissan. The Nissan was traveling westbound on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. Five people in the Buick were injured in the crash including three children.
  
  The force of the impact threw a 2-year-old boy out of the car. Rescue crews transported the child along with an 8-year-old boy to Bayfront Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition from injuries sustained in the accident. The 2-year-old child’s injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.
  
  Their 7-year-old brother and grandmother, Doris Green, 60, were also transported to Bayfront Medical Center. Their injuries were also considered not to be life-threatening.
  
  According to police, the victim’s mother, 26-year-old Dawn W. Powell, refused medical treatment at the scene.
  
  The driver of the Nissan has been identified as Pasquale Joseph DeCunto IV, 22, of Pinellas Park. He was transported to Morton Plant Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
  
  The Clearwater auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities.
  
  This is a tragic accident and we wish all the victims a speedy recovery.
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• Tarpon Springs Auto Accident Sends 3 to the Hospital
  Apr 20, 2010

  A Tarpon Springs car accident involving two vehicles sends three people to local hospitals. The incident took place at approximately 8:30 AM on Sunday morning, April 11, 2010, along U.S. 19.
  
  According to the Tarpon Springs Police Department, a 1995 green Saturn and a GMC truck were traveling southbound on U.S. 19 when the incident occurred. According to reports, the Saturn struck the GMC as the vehicles passed Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The impact caused both drivers to lose control of their vehicles and slam into a light pole resulting in one car landing on top of the other.
  
  The driver of the Saturn has been identified as Bradley Hariford, 18, of Palm Harbor. Rescue crews transported him by air to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. His condition was not made known.
  
  The driver of the GMC, Jesse Fugate, 31, of Largo, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa where he was treated and released by hospital officials. A third victim was traveling with Fugate when the incident occurred. The unidentified passenger was taken to Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital in Tarpon Springs. His condition is unknown.
  
  The Tarpon Springs auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the Saturn was reported stolen.
  
  This is an unfortunate accident and we wish all the victims a speedy recovery. - 19 - 20

• Tampa Car Accident Stems from Home Invasion
  Apr 06, 2010

  A Tampa car accident involving two vehicles begins after two men conduct a home invasion. The incident began just before midnight on Monday, March 29, 2010, in a home along Palifox Street.
  
  According to police, the incident started when two men broke into a home on Palifox Street. The two suspects ordered everyone in the home to the floor and stole several items. One of the items they stole was the keys to the victim’s vehicle.
  
  One of the suspects, 36-year-old William Quarles, stole the car and later crashed into another vehicle on Martin Luther King Street near 30th Street while fleeing police. When police arrived at the accident scene they found Quarles hiding in some bushes near the scene where they arrested the man.
  
  It was unclear as to whether there was anyone in the second vehicle that Quarles crashed into.
  
  Police are still searching for the second suspect. Police believe that he fled the crime scene in a dark-colored pickup truck.
  
  The Tampa auto accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Details concerning the car crash were not made known.
  
  This is an unfortunate incident. Our thoughts go out to all of those who have been affected by it. - 20 - 20