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Jacksonville’s Most Dangerous Intersections
According to data released by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, there were 205 traffic fatalities in Jacksonville, Florida during 2020. This is a shockingly high number given COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders and the lack of travel by out of state drivers. JSO was able to identify 25 intersections that were "highly dangerous" and the most likely places where a crash results [...]
St Johns County Bicycle Accident Fatality
St. Johns County, Florida According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 3 bicyclists participating in Adventure Races Georgia’s 22nd Annual Sea to Sea 72-hour Florida Expedition Race were struck by a motorist early Sunday morning (February 28, 2021) on US-1 near Interstate I-95. Around 2:30am, a driver served out of his lane and struck cyclists, severely injuring 2 and killing a [...]
Jacksonville School Bus Accident – Cisco Gardens
A school bus carrying students from Dinsmore Elementary School in Jacksonville, Florida was involved in an accident with another vehicle near the Cisco Gardens Neighborhood on February 24, 2021. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reported two individuals being transported to the hospital for injury treatment. It is unknown at this time if the individuals are students. JFRD responded to the bus [...]
Dallas-Fort Worth 133 Car Accident Blamed on Icy Road Conditions
Dallas Fort Worth - February 11, 2021 An interstate accident occurred on the southbound TEXPress lanes of Interstate 35W involving numerous commercial vehicles and a reported total of 133 motor vehicles according to Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis. Officials are blaming icy rain which froze to the untreated highway, creating hazardous driving conditions. The accident occurred during late-shift rush [...]
Jacksonville Uber and Lyft Accident Attorneys
Rideshare Car Accident - Did a BOZO pick you up? The rise in popularity of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft has unfortunately resulted in a large number of unqualified drivers taking the road in an attempt to cash in on the newest transportation trend. Unlike traditional taxi services, these companies rely heavily on handheld technology via driver cell phones [...]
JSO Investigating Auto Accident Death on Merrill Road
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office: Early Thursday morning the passenger of a motor vehicle headed west on Merrill Road turned into the path of a Jeep being driven in the opposite direction near Hartsfield Road in Jacksonville, Florida. The driver of the car was treated for minor injuries while the passenger passed away hours later from the injuries sustained in the crash. [...]