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Deadly Rollover Crash Ι Florida Turnpike U.S. 27 Lake County Ι Central Florida Ι Tire blow out Ι OVERLOADED Passenger Van Ι

LEESBURG -- A deadly rollover crash on the Florida Turnpike is blamed for two deaths. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said it happened after a van filled with nine people, including an infant, blew a tire along the highway near the U.S. 27 exit in Lake County. The van then rolled over several times. Troopers said the mother of the baby was among the victims.

Rescue crews airlifted six other passengers to Orlando Regional Medical Center in critical condition. One of them had life threatening injuries.Troopers said the driver was the only person wearing a seatbelt. Troopers said there are many reasons the tire could have blown. “It's not properly inflated. You are driving at highway speeds, it gets very, very hot and it basically melts and starts to come apart,” said, Sgt. Jorge Delahoz from FHP.

Troopers also said the seven passenger van was also overloaded with nine people onboard and their luggage. The crash is still under investigation.

SAFETY TIPS and WARNINGS – REMIND all occupants that they are required to WEAR SEATBELTS. NEVER OVERLOAD a vehicle above its capacity, and ALWAYS have your tires installed by a trained and certified tire professional. Over-inflated tires, even those inflated to maximum pressure, will cause problems with ride comfort, stability and handling, uneven wear, and potential tire failure. Under-inflated tires will also cause these same problems, but under-inflated tires have greater potential for tire failure. When in doubt about your tires, stop by your local reputable tire dealer and inquire at the desk. They will be happy to check your tires and tire pressure. NEVER inflate a tire beyond its maximum rating! NEVER drive a tire that is severely over- or under-inflated, or it may fail and blow out!

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HERNANDO SHERIFF Ι Click IT or Ticket Ι SPRING HILL Ι WEEKI WACHEE Ι BROOKSVILLE Ι

In a recent article published by BAYNEWS-9, from May 18 to May 31, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office will join with law enforcement officers nationwide to take part in the annual Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization.

"The goal of the Click It or Ticket mobilization is not to write more tickets, but to get everyone buckled up - especially teen drivers and their passengers - and to save lives," the sheriff's office said in a press release. Teens are among those drivers and passengers least likely to buckle up, and motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of teens.

The sheriff's office said wearing seat belts:

• Reduces the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passenger car occupants by 45% and by 60% in pickup trucks, SUV's and minivans.
• Increases the odds of survival in a rollover crash in a light truck by nearly 80%
• Saves lives 15,147 in 2007 alone, and during the five-year period from 2003 through 2007, seat belts saved a total of 76,936 lives.

Safety check points will be conducted by law enforcement officers at the following locations: Elgin Boulevard, Pinehurst Drive, Sealawn Drive, Coronado Drive, Landover Boulevard, Linden Drive, Cobblestone Drive, Shoal Line Boulevard, California Street, Star Road, Springlake Highway, Ridge Manor Boulevard, Centralia Road, and Powell Road.

Florida Injury Attorney G. Alan Tripp, Jr., encourages drivers and passengers alike to always wear their seat belt.

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CLICK IT or TICKET Ι Florida Law Ι Seat belts SAVE LIVES Ι Prevent INJURIES Ι FHP Ι Sheriff Ι Local Police Agency Ι PINELLAS Ι PASCO Ι POLK Ι MANATEE

Law enforcement agencies throughout Florida have stepped up their enforcement of seatbelt violations under the Click It or Ticket campaign.

The increased enforcement effort started Monday and runs through May 31.

Under Florida law, it is illegal for anyone:

• To operate a motor vehicle unless restrained by a safety belt


• To operate a motor vehicle unless each passenger and the operator of the vehicle under the age of 18 years is restrained by a safety belt or by a child restraint device

Florida Injury Attorney G. Alan Tripp, Jr., and the injury law team at the TRIPP LAW FIRM encourages drivers and passengers alike to BUCKLE UP for SAFETY, BUCKLE UP!"

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MEMORIAL DAY Ι ACCIDENTS Ι FLORIDA Ι PINELLAS Ι HILLSBOROUGH Ι PASCO Ι POLK Ι MANATEE Ι SARASOTA Ι HERNANDO Ι CITRUS Ι CHARLOTTE Ι THROUGHOUT FLORIDA

TAMPA - Police and state highway officials are cautioning motorists to slow down and buckle up this Memorial Day weekend, the season's deadliest time for driving. The Florida Highway Patrol says 27 people died in accidents it investigated during the 96-hour Memorial Day weekend, including 19 who failed to wear seat belts. The number was slightly down from previous the previous year at 29 deaths. FHP Capt. Mark Welch said the patrol reported 83 alcohol-related collisions during the 2008 holiday weekend, but did not have a figure on how many of those may have been involved in the fatal accidents.

A Florida Highway Patrol spokesman said, “Contributing to the toll are drivers who don't buckle up, drive too fast and drink alcohol. About a third of Florida's highway fatalities two years ago involved alcohol, which is slightly higher than the national average.”

Florida Injury Attorney G. Alan Tripp, Jr., urges drivers and passengers alike to always BUCKLE UP, SLOW DOWN, & DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE! - DON’T BECOME A STATISTIC!

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FLORIDA SEAT BELT LAW – 2009 – NHTSA says would save an estimated 124 lives, avoid 1,733 serious injuries and save $408 million dollars annually

The Florida Senate has recently passed a measure that toughens the state's seat belt law. The Senate voted 33-4 and the House passed the bill (SB 344) with a 95-20 vote to allow police officers to pull over drivers who fail to buckle up. Gov. Charlie Crist indicated he was ready to sign it into law. The Safety Belt Law was named in memory of Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti, two young women killed in accidents. Katie, 16, was heading home from Sarasota when a crash outside Sun City Center caused her to be thrown from the vehicle and into the middle of Interstate 75, where she was hit by an oncoming vehicle. Dori, 14, was one of five teens killed 13 years ago in a 1996 crash. Those wearing seat belts survived.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics that show Florida would save an estimated 124 lives, avoid 1,733 serious injuries and save $408 million a year.

Florida Injury Attorney G. Alan Tripp, Jr., encourages drivers and passengers alike to “buckle up for safety, buckle up!” If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, call the TRIPP LAW FIRM – Personal Injury Law for a FREE immediate telephone consultation.

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TEEN DRIVERS - Tampa Bay Area – including Bloomingdale, Brandon, Lithia, Valrico, Plant City, Gibsonton and Riverview - Hillsborough County

According to the St. Petersburg Times (06/10/2008) - Some sobering news for the parents of teenage drivers in Florida - The Tampa Bay Area is the deadliest metro area for teen drivers.

The Tampa Bay area, Orlando and Jacksonville are ranked Nos. 1, 2 and 3, respectively, as the deadliest metro areas in America for drivers ages sixteen (16) to nineteen (19), according
to a study released by Allstate Insurance Company.

Not wearing a seat belt was the NUMBER ONE contributing factor in all three Florida cities, said Allstate spokeswoman Megan Brunet, followed by speeding, alcohol use and drug use. The study combined recent federal crash statistics and Allstate claims data to come up with a rate of fatal accidents involving teens. Allstate is the second-largest auto insurer in Florida and in the nation, behind only State Farm.

Auto insurers as a group have been actively pushing online education programs targeted to teens with the lure of getting premium discounts. Among the other national statistics compiled by Allstate:

• Car crashes are the top killer of teenagers in America, resulting in nearly 6,000 deaths and 300,000 injuries each year.
• Despite safer cars, better roads and decades of safe-driving programs, the rate of teen driving fatalities has not changed significantly in more than a decade.
• In 2006, 62 percent of teen passenger deaths occurred in vehicles driven by another teenager.
• Adding just one passenger to a teen driver's car doubles the risk of a crash, and that risk increases proportionally with the number of teenage passengers.

The best thing parents can do to try to keep their kids safe is to lead by example, said Florida Highway Patrol spokesman Capt. Mark Welch. "If you don't wear your seat belt, you can't expect your child to wear his," he said.

Florida Injury Attorney, G. Alan Tripp, Jr., of the TRIPP LAW FIRM in Seminole, Pinellas County, Florida urges all TEEN DRIVERS:

• BUCKLE UP STUDENTS, BUCKLE UP!
• OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS (ESPECIALLY THE SPEED LIMIT)!
• NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE!

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15-Passenger Van Users to Drive with Caution this Summer

Nation’s Top Vehicle Safety Official Urges 15-Passenger Van Users to Drive with Caution this Summer

New research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found June through August to be the deadliest time of year for 15-passenger van occupants, due to rollover crashes. Statistics show that 31 percent of fatal rollovers involving 15-passenger vans occur during the busy summer travel months.

NHTSA Administrator Nicole R. Nason is urging all 15-passenger van users to take appropriate safety precautions when taking to the road during this busy travel season. “The last thing we want is a summer outing to turn into a tragic memory,” Nason said. NHTSA data shows a significant increase in rollover risk when the van is fully loaded with drivers and passengers.

In 2006, 50 percent of occupant fatalities that occurred were in vans that were fully loaded. Fifty-nine percent of those killed were unbelted. Other factors that contribute to rollover incidents include improperly inflated tires, poor tire condition and inexperienced drivers.

Owners should follow manufacturers’ recommendations for replacing old tires because tires may become less safe after a certain period of time, even if they have adequate tread and proper inflation.

“For a safe trip buckle up, check the tire pressure and make sure an experienced driver is behind the wheel before heading out on the roads this summer,” said Nason. Overall statistics show the number of deaths in 15-passenger van rollover crashes has been declining steadily since 2001. However, these vehicles still pose a safety risk to occupants, claiming the lives of 58 people in accidents in 2006.

To view the report click here: http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810947.PDF

For more information about 15-passenger van safety visit www.safercar.gov