On behalf of Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Representatives from the Lake County, Florida, sheriff's office, the Lake County Community Traffic Safety Team and several other agencies recently gathered at a Florida high school to hold a mock DUI car accident to demonstrate the dangers of drunk driving. The crash was staged on the school's football field.
A sergeant with the Lake County sheriff's traffic unit said the event was held to show high school students that property damage, catastrophic injuries and death can result from driving drunk. The organizers scheduled the demonstration for shortly before the school's annual prom, a night when many students are tempted to drink and drive.
On behalf of Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
A Florida man has been arrested on drunk driving-related charges and detained in Lake County following his involvement in a fatal car crash that left his passenger dead.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the serious car accident happened as the 23-year-old suspect was traveling north in The Villages at approximately 2:30 a.m. Police said the suspect was unable to maintain control of his car as he attempted a left turn, causing the vehicle to go counter-clockwise across the road. Eventually, the vehicle slammed into a median lamp post before colliding with a large tree. The car then reversed directions, spun across the road's southbound lanes and came to rest on the west shoulder.
On behalf of Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Even while driving in a parking lot, a 76-year-old woman from Palm Coast, Florida, managed to cause a serious car accident that left many individuals injured. Miraculously, no one was killed in the accident. Florida law enforcement officers have said they aren't sure how everyone survived.
The woman was behind the wheel of a 2004 Toyota Camry in a supermarket parking lot in the middle of the day. The Florida Highway Patrol said that she approached a stop sign in the parking lot, but instead of stopping, her vehicle bolted forward. Her car raced across the parking lot and smashed through the front of the supermarket.
On behalf of Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
A 26-year-old Florida man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a street racing accident that left a teenage boy dead. The case is particularly noteworthy for inspiring Florida legislators to enact harsher penalties for illegal street racing, such as higher fines and license suspension.
Authorities report that the serious car accident occurred as the 15-year-old victim was on his way to play basketball with his friend. Without time to act, the boy was struck by the suspect's car and killed at the scene. Several witnesses claim they saw or heard two cars engaged in a street race moments before the crash. Police say the suspect was traveling at speeds nearly two times higher than the posted speed limit. His car was reportedly heavily modified for street racing. Authorities say the car had a racing seat and tires, a roll-bar, high performance muffler and after-market steering system.
On behalf of Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
A Florida woman will serve 13 years in prison for her involvement in a fatal accident that left a young girl dead. The sentence was handed down after the woman was convicted of two counts of reckless driving and culpable negligence manslaughter.
According to reports from the Christian Post, the serious car accident occurred in November 2010, when the woman stormed out of her home following a dispute with her boyfriend and drove away at an unsafe speed. She reportedly lost control of her vehicle, causing it to slam into a mail box. Following this initial collision, the vehicle crashed into a group of three 5-year-old girls. The girls, who were triplets, were playing in a neighbor's front yard when the crash occurred.
On behalf of Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
A pregnant woman is dead after being struck by a car that plowed into the hotel in which she was staying with her husband. The couple had won a trip to a South Florida marriage conference through their church and had decided to remain in the area for an additional day of vacation.
According to police, the serious car accident occurred as a 34-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle upon reaching a turn in the road outside the hotel. This caused the woman's car to veer off the road, blast through a fence and hit the hotel. The impact caused two support pillars to fall. The victim was in a bathroom inside the building when the car struck. Both the woman, who was seven months pregnant, and her unborn child died at the scene. The woman's husband, who was in another restroom during the accident, sustained minor injuries.
On behalf of Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, April 3, 2012
A 42-year-old man will face criminal charges for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run traffic wreck that left a correctional officer dead and three of her colleagues with catastrophic injuries. Charges were filed against the suspect after he turned himself in to police the day after the accident.
Authorities have charged the man with three felony counts of failing to stop after an accident resulting in serious bodily injury and one felony count of failing to stop after an accident resulting in death. The suspect was held until he could appear before a judge.
On behalf of Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
A 3-year-old girl from Tavares, Florida, has been killed during a three-vehicle wreck in Lake County. Two other individuals were injured.
According to officers with the Florida Highway Patrol, the child may not have been wearing an appropriate safety device at the time of the accident, likely contributing to the catastrophic injuries she sustained in the crash. Police do not believe that this was the result of negligence on the part of the girl's mother.
On behalf of Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
A 14-year-old Florida boy has been hospitalized after being struck by a motorcycle as he attempted to cross a county road. Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol say the motorcycle accident happened at about 8 a.m. in Lake County. They say the victim crossed the road to speak to some friends, returning after a brief conversation. The teenager reportedly waited for a car to pass before running back across the road, at which time he was hit by the motorcycle.
Upon arrival at the crash site, rescue workers transported the teenager to a hospital via helicopter. He remains there and was in critical condition at last report. The 53-year-old motorcyclist who struck the boy also sustained serious injuries. Police say the motorcyclist was not wearing a protective helmet at the time of the accident.
On behalf of Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
A Florida woman who allegedly caused a fatal car accident while under the influence of alcohol has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty. She was still on probation for a previous DUI in Lake County at the time of the accident, when she rear-ended the victims' car, sending it off the road.
The latest charges stem from a serious car accident on in the morning of Jan. 1, 2010. According to police, the suspect struck the car of the 18- and 22-year-old victims as they returned from a party. The suspect's car was thrown into a ditch by the collision, requiring her to crawl out before being able to receive medical treatment. According to police records and court documents, she told a paramedic that she had consumed beer and rum before the accident.
