News

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes into a Home in St. Petersburg

November 3, 2011 - St. Petersburg, Fla. - According to a report from ABC Actions News, a suspected DUI driver crashed into a home on Friday, October 28.

St. Petersburg police indicate that it does not appear the woman driver ever hit her brakes, as her car came crashing into a home in the 4600 block of 6^th Street.

A woman who lived in the home did not know what had happened when she had heard a loud noise outside. No one inside was reported to be injured.

Police believe that the woman driving was under the influence of alcohol. She was not injured in the crash; however, a female passenger was taken to the hospital for observation.

The car accident remains under investigation.

When someone else's carelessness or recklessness leads to serious injuries, then they may be held liable. To learn what your rights are after a car accident, you should speak to a St. Petersburg personal injury attorney.

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.

back to top