Category Archives: Pedestrian Accident
Kissimmee Woman Killed While Walking In Crosswalk
Some people jaywalk, running in front of speeding cars at places other than intersections. Then there are those who use marked crosswalks and still get hit by a car, so it doesn’t really matter. A pedestrian accident can happen at any time and it can be serious or even fatal. Sadly, a woman was… Read More »
Kissimmee Woman Killed In Pedestrian Accident
Being a pedestrian is not always a safe choice. Being around cars and trucks can put a person in danger. It can even be deadly if either the pedestrian or the driver makes a wrong decision. Sadly, this was recently the case for a Kissimmee woman. The 22-year-old woman was hit and killed by… Read More »
Woman Killed In Kissimmee Pedestrian Accident
As a pedestrian, you may be able to get to places that cars cannot. Or you may try to cross busy highways while traveling at high speeds. Unfortunately, this is often a recipe for disaster, especially when there are visibility issues involved. A pedestrian was recently killed in a crash after she was hit… Read More »
Woman Killed In Pedestrian Crash In Kissimmee
Motorists have to share the road with pedestrians. This is easier said than done though. Pedestrians may walk out into the roadway at any time. Plus, they can be hard to see. This makes the risk of an accident high. Unfortunately, a pedestrian was killed in a recent crash in Kissimmee. The fatal accident… Read More »
Pedestrian Safety In Florida
You may have noticed that the roadways are busier this time of year. There are more cars around Kissimmee and surrounding areas as people prepare for the season. They’re traveling to see family and friends for winter, spring, and everything in between. More cars means more danger for pedestrians. Those crossing roads need to… Read More »
Pedestrian hit and killed by Fed-Ex Truck on SR-528
A 46-year-old man was fatally struck by a Fed-Ex truck on SR-528 on December 30 after he walked directly into the path of the oncoming truck, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Around 8 pm on Thursday, December 30, a Fed-Ex truck was heading westbound on SR-528 when it fatally struck an Orlando man that… Read More »
FDOT’s Alert Today Florida Shares Commitment to Transportation Alternatives
On Saturday, October 30, 2021 more than 400 riders and volunteers will participate in all or portions of the 28-mile ride with comfortable trails, bike routes and low-traffic roads through Casselberry, Orlando, Winter Park, Eatonville and Maitland. For the fourth year, Alert Today Florida, a program of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is… Read More »
Operation Best Foot Forward partners with law enforcement ahead of upcoming school year
Bike Walk Central Florida’s Operation Best Foot Forward was recently out with law enforcement in 16 locations ahead of the upcoming school year. Their goal was to increase driver awareness of pedestrians and bicyclists that share the intersections and roadways with them, and to remind drivers that schools will be back in session soon,… Read More »
St. Cloud and Kissimmee Police join pedestrian crosswalk crackdown, it’s time to save lives together
Officers with the Kissimmee and St. Cloud Police Departments have once again joined forces with law enforcement across Orange and Seminole Counties to crack down on drivers who fail to yield and stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, specifically at locations where schools will soon reopen. Local roads will become busier when Osceola, Orange, and… Read More »
Draper Law, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorneys in Central Florida That Care
As you would expect, it can be difficult for family members to think about a lawsuit immediately after losing a loved one, but it is important not to delay receiving legal advice from an experienced attorney, and one that cares. Not only does a wrongful death action need to be filed within proper deadlines,… Read More »
