Motorcyclists face some of the highest risks for fatal accidents in Fort Myers and elsewhere. Recent statistics reveal that more and more drivers over the age of 45 are riding. Still, riders of all ages are at serious risks for accidents. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and…
This weekend is Cinco de Mayo and we’re sure thousands of residents and visitors will be hitting the town in search of a fiesta, some tequila, a corona and a good time. Luckily, Fort Myers and the surrounding areas offer a plethora of events to celebrate the big holiday. Unfortunately,…
National Work Zone Awareness 2012 is kicking off the summer construction season, according to Laurie Sanderson, a spokesperson with the Florida Department of Transportation. This campaign is so important to Florida transportation officials because in 2010, there were nearly 70 work zone fatalities and more than 6,000 similar injuries just…
During her early morning walk, Frances Peltier made her last round when she ran into a 3-year-old pit bull who had escaped a home on Euclid Avenue. This short encounter would be one to remember as the dog sprinted towards Peltier, latching on and ferociously attacking, according to the victim.…
After a recent car accident in Fort Myers in which a toddler died, the driver of the rear-end accident faced a warrant for her arrest after allegedly failing to properly buckle in her child, according to The News-Press. It all happened on Market Street and Fowler Street in Fort Myers…
Yes, it seems like it’s always hot here in Southwest Florida, but the true heat is creeping up on us day by day. For that reason, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working to raise awareness about the increased risks for hyperthermia or child heatstroke in Naples and…
Traffic control devices are found along our roadways for a reason. They are here to help direct traffic and they are here to help keep motorists safe. The stop sign that wasn’t seen could have saved a 19-year-old driver in a recent Fort Myers car accident, according to The News-Press.…
Here’s come the peak of the spring travel season. And right behind that we’ve got the summer travel season. During both of those times, consumers from around the country, including locals, will be looking to busing companies to find a safe, convenient and inexpensive way to get to and from…
Florida doesn’t have a single law on the books that says that drivers cannot drive and text message at the same time. Deputies in Collier County have found a way around it though. They’re citing drivers near Pine Ridge Road for failing to pay attention at the wheel, according to…
One recent morning, just before 8:30 a.m., a pedestrian accident in Lehigh Acres severely injured a 10-year-old boy as he made his way to his morning bus stop. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit, the young child was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital. Once he arrived at…