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Car Accidents

One Man Dead, Two Hospitalized After Boynton Beach Crash
Jun 18, 2012
A man is dead after a five-vehicle crash on Boynton Beach Boulevard.

The Palm Beach County accident occurred at 2:35 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2012 just west of the I-95 overpass. Seventy-nine-year-old Marc Pierre of Boynton Beach was traveling west on Boynton Beach Boulevard in a gold-colored, four-door Acura. He was speeding when he reached the intersection with Old Boynton Road. Pierre failed to stop for the red light at the intersection and crashed into the rear of a pick-up truck that had stopped at the traffic signal.

Both vehicles spun into the intersection, where they caused additional crashes. The pick-up truck crashed into a second truck. The Acura crashed into a trailer, which hit a fifth vehicle.

Pierre died at the scene of the crash. Boynton Beach police officers are trying to determine if a medical emergency is to blame for the Boynton Beach accident. There were no other serious injuries, but two occupants of the fifth vehicle were taken to Bethesda Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Westbound Boynton Beach Boulevard was closed for nearly four hours while officers investigated the crash.

Florida has the largest population of elderly in the United States. Although many older Americans are in good health, medical emergencies often affect older drivers. If a stroke, heart attack, or diabetic emergency occurs while the victim is driving, everyone on the road is put at risk. Although no one can predict a medical emergency, a driver who causes a Florida medical emergency crash may still be liable for any injury resulting from the accident.
Motorcyclist Dies in Wellington Crash
Jun 16, 2012
A man is dead after a motorcycle-car crash in Wellington.

The Palm Beach County motorcycle accident happened at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Greenview Shores Boulevard and Carlton Street in Wellington. Thirty-two-year-old Jose Alberto Soto of Wellington was travelling south on Greenview Shores on a 1997 Honda motorcycle. He was travelling at a high rate of speed when he crashed into a 2008 Ford F250 pickup.

The pickup truck driver, 27-year-old Juan Hernandez of Wellington, was driving west on Carlton Street. He stopped at the stop sign and proceeded to turn left onto Greenview Shores. As Hernandez turned into the intersection, Soto’s motorcycle hit the left-front wheel of his truck. Soto was thrown to the ground. He was wearing a helmet, but sustained fatal injuries in the accident and died at the scene.

The Florida motorcycle accident remains under investigation. Neither drugs nor alcohol are being considered as contributing factors at this time. It is not yet known which driver caused the fatal Wellington accident.

Because motorcycles are smaller than cars, it is often difficult for car drivers to correctly judge how fast a motorcycle is travelling. Their small size often makes motorcycles appear to be moving faster than they really are. Motorcycle safety experts suggest that all motorcyclists dress to be seen, wear protective gear, and watch for cars. Car drivers also have a duty to watch for motorcycles.

Palm Beach accident attorney David Glatthorn would like to offer his condolences to the family of Mr. Soto.
Lake Worth Woman Dies In Boynton Beach Car Accident
May 30, 2012
An 86-year-old Lake Worth woman has died after a red-light accident at an intersection near Boynton Beach.

The Boynton Beach car accident occurred at about 1:40 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012. Fifty-seven-year-old Maria Carrion of West Palm Beach was driving a 2003 Ford Sport Trac northbound on Lawrence Road. She ran the red light at the intersection of Old Boynton Road and crashed into the side of a Nissan Murano heading east.

The Murano veered off the road, sideswiped a group of trees and came to a stop when it crashed into another group of trees. The driver of the Murano, sixty-eight-year-old Robert Hart of Lake Worth, sustained serious injuries. His passenger, 86-year-old Gloria Hart also of suburban Lake Worth, was also injured. She was taken to Delray Medical Center where she died from her injuries.

Ms. Carrion also sustained serious injuries. The crash remains under investigation, and charges have not been filed.

Failure to stop for a traffic control device such as a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic light is a leading cause of Florida intersection traffic accidents. Side-impact crashes often involve serious injury or death, because most safety features protect against rear-end and front-end collisions.

Victims of red-light car crashes have the right to seek compensation from the at-fault for their injuries, property damage and other losses. To learn more, request your free copy of The Florida Accident Workbook: Tools, Tips & Tactics to Resolve Your Injury Claim or contact a Palm Beach accident injury lawyer.
Jupiter Man Kills Brother in Florida DUI Accident
May 27, 2012
Mario Pizano, of Jupiter, has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter for his role in the 2011 auto accident that killed his older brother.

The Jupiter accident occurred on the night of October 9, 2011. Mario Pizano, 36, was driving. His brother Jose Pizano, 39, was a passenger in the vehicle. The car crashed near the entrance of the Egret Landing community on Central Boulevard. It burst into flame, and the brothers were trapped inside.

Police officers used fire extinguishers to control the blaze until Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews arrived at the scene and put out the fire and extricated the victims. Jose Pizano suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Mario sustained severe injuries and was flown by Trauma Hawk to St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach.

Witnesses reported that Mario Pizano had been driving recklessly. Toxicology tests administered at the hospital found that he had a blood-alcohol level of 0.149, almost twice the legal limit of .08.

Mario Pizano was released on supervised recognizance. He will be tried at a later date. If found guilty, Mr. Pizano may face up to 15 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.

Passengers who are injured in one-car accidents in Florida may pursue damages from the driver to cover their medical expenses, lost wages and other losses. If a passenger dies, family members may be able to collect compensation and demand accountability through a Florida wrongful death claim. To learn more, contact a Jupiter car accident lawyer.
Teen Injured in Palm Beach Gardens Car Surfing Accident
May 11, 2012
A teenage girl is recovering from serious injuries after a "car surfing" accident in Palm Beach Gardens.

“Car surfing” refers to the act of balancing on top of a moving vehicle. In most cases, one teen drives and another climbs to the top of the car and tries to keep his balance while the vehicle is in motion. In some instances, drivers have attempted to climb on top of their own cars. In another variation, teens ride a skateboard while holding on to a moving vehicle.

Sixteen-year-old Hannah Huntoon was injured on Friday, April 27, 2012 when she was car surfing on the trunk of a 2008 Toyota Corolla that was driven by her friend 16-year-old Megan Jacobson. Megan was driving on Gardenia Drive. As Megan turned the corner onto Ilex Drive, Hannah was thrown off the vehicle. When Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue crews reached the scene, Hannah was unresponsive.

Hannah was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach for treatment of severe head injuries.

Staff members at St. Mary's Medical Center say that they see two or three patients a month who are injured in car surfing accidents. Most of these accident victims suffer severe head injuries. The only treatment is aggressive brain surgery.

Hannah is a sophomore at Palm Beach Gardens High School. It’s too early to know the long term effect of her injuries.

The Palm Beach Gardens car accident remains under investigation. Car surfing is illegal in Florida and charges are pending against the driver.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Hobe Sound Truck Accident
May 03, 2012
A 49-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured after a three-vehicle accident on I-95 near Hobe Sound.

The Florida motorcycle crash happened at 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11. Christopher Michael Bottoms of Port St. Lucie was riding his 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle south on I-95. He was in the center lane near Bridge Road when the 2003 Ford pickup truck in front of him started to slow down. The motorcyclist was not able to brake in time to avoid the pickup. He struck the Ford in the right rear and the motorcycle overturned and slid into the outside lane.

There was a tractor-trailer in the outside lane. The 53-year-old truck driver from Port St. Lucie tried to slow down and avoid the motorcycle, but he could not avoid a crash. The 2012 Freightliner hit the motorcycle. Bottoms was thrown onto the right shoulder of the road. He survived the accident, but sustained severe injuries.

Bottoms was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach where he was listed in serious condition. The other drivers were not injured.

Bottoms was charged with careless driving.

When a motorcycle crashes into a larger vehicle, the motorcyclist is at an extreme disadvantage. Because motorcycles lack the safety features of cars and trucks, the driver often sustains serious injuries. Many times these accidents are fatal to the motorcyclist.

It is important that motorcyclists talk to a Palm Beach accident injury attorney before dealing with the insurance company. Insurance companies often take advantage of motorcyclist stereotypes and try to blame the victim even when he’s not at fault.
Suspected Drunk Driver Dies After Car Crash In West Palm Beach
Apr 15, 2012
A West Palm Beach woman is in serious condition after an accident caused by a suspected drunk driver. Police have identified the male driver who caused the fatal West Palm Beach car accident as 35-year-old Jose D. Sanchez of Royal Palm Beach.

The accident occurred at about 6:34 p.m. on Sunday, March 25 on Forest Hill Boulevard near Casa Del Monte in suburban West Palm Beach. Sanchez exited Casa Del Monte and attempted to turn west onto Forest Hill Boulevard. He missed the road and hit the median curb several times. He then mounted the median and crossed into eastbound traffic. Sanchez’s Nissan crashed head-on into a car driven by 55-year-old Kathleen Richmond of West Palm Beach.

Sanchez was extricated from his vehicle by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews. He was flown to Delray Medical Center where he died from his injuries. Ms. Richmond was also taken to Delray Medical Center where she is listed in serious condition.

The Palm Beach County car accident is still under investigation, but sheriff’s officers at the scene suspected that Sanchez was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

Twenty-nine percent of fatal Florida car crashes involve drivers who are under the influence of alcohol. Drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or greater are more likely to make dangerous turns, drive in the wrong direction, and ignore the rules of the road. It is unfair that innocent victims must pay for the poor choices made by these drivers.

If you or a loved one is a victim of a West Palm Beach drunk driving accident, make sure your rights are protected. Contact a Palm Beach personal injury lawyer to learn more.
Bad Tire Leaves Teen Dead, Six Injured in Brevard County Car Crash
Apr 14, 2012
A young man is dead and six others are injured after an SUV rollover on Interstate 95 in Brevard County.

The Florida highway accident occurred at about 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 25 on I-95 near the Pineda Causeway in Melbourne. Fifteen-year-old Brandon Fritz of Melbourne was one of six teens riding in a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Zachary Roy, 16, of Melbourne. They were on their way home from a basketball tournament. Roy was driving south when the tread on one of his tires separated. Roy lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a 2012 Mazda that was also headed south. The 55-year-old driver, Ronald D'Haeseleer of Vero Beach, and his 17-year-old passenger, Alexander D'Haeseleer, suffered minor injuries.

The SUV spun to the west shoulder of the highway, where it overturned several times. Roy and four passengers, Lucious McKay, 17, Dymond Thomas, 15, Michael McCauley, 15, and Alexander Hartfield, 15, all of Palm Bay, were seriously injured. Brandon Fritz was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene. Fritz was the only one in the vehicle not wearing a seatbelt. He had offered to sit in the back of the SUV so another teammate could ride in the vehicle.

The accident is still under investigation. Crash investigators will closely examine the remaining tires on the vehicle in order to determine the cause of the tread separation. The most common cause for tread separation is underinflated tires.

Palm Beach car accident attorney David Glatthorn urges parents to speak to their teens about the importance of safety belts and show teens how to check tires for proper inflation. These simple steps may save your teen’s life.
Two Killed In West Boynton Car Crash
Apr 12, 2012
One man was killed and two others were seriously injured after a head-on crash in Boynton Beach. The accident may have been caused by a medical emergency.

The Boynton Beach car crash occurred at noon on Tuesday, March 13 on Hagen Ranch Road north of Boynton Beach Boulevard and west of Boynton Beach. Steven Cohen, 69, was headed north on Hagen Ranch Road in a Nissan sedan. A Lincoln SUV headed south crossed the yellow line and crashed head-on into Cohen’s car. Cohen died at the scene of the Palm Beach County accident.

Police believe that the accident occurred when the southbound driver, 80-year-old Jack Stevens Hayden of Boynton Beach, suffered a medical emergency. Hayden was severely injured in the crash and was taken to Delray Medical Center for treatment. Hayden died of his injuries on March 27.

Medical conditions that contribute to West Palm Beach car crashes include sudden events like heart attacks and strokes or known conditions like diabetes and epilepsy. If a physician believes that a driver may pose a danger to the public, he is required to file a form with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. However, many drivers must determine for themselves whether they are fit to drive. Many drivers facing this difficult choice choose to protect their personal independence rather than public safety.

If you have been injured in a Palm Beach County car accident caused by another driver’s medical emergency, consult a West Palm Beach car crash lawyer about your rights.
80-Year-Old Palm Springs Man Dies When Car Crashes Into Wheelchair
Apr 06, 2012
An 80-year-old man has died after a West Palm Beach accident involving an SUV and a motorized wheelchair.

The accident occurred at 6:25 p.m. on Friday, March 23 at the intersection of Ardell Way and Purdy Lane. Benjamin Perez, an 80-year-old from Palm Springs, was attempting to cross Ardell Way in his power chair when he was hit by a 22-year-old female driver. The driver had left a nearby business. Traffic was stopped on Purdy Lane, but the woman drove through a gap in the stopped cars. She did not see Perez. Perez was knocked out of his chair by the collision. He was taken to Delray Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the SUV was not injured.

The accident is still under investigation.

Wheelchair users are at high risk of becoming Palm Beach accident victims. Drivers should look out for wheelchair users, but those who use wheelchairs should also take safety precautions.

Being visible is the best way to avoid a Palm Beach traffic accident. Wheelchair users should wear clothing that is bright and noticeable. Because wheelchairs are low to the ground, it is a good idea to mount a flag on the wheelchair to increase visibility. If the wheelchair is used outdoors at night, it should have reflectors. The user should also wear reflective, light-colored clothing.

Wheelchair users should plan their routes to avoid obstacles and heavy traffic. They should avoid construction areas that may require riding on the street, and they should always cross roads at intersections where the chair can be easily seen.