Silver Springs Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter In Crash | DeLand Car Accident Lawyer

A family driving on I-95 Sunday morning was hit by a man driving in the wrong direction.  Kevin Cash, 25, has been charged with DUI manslaughter in the crash. 

Ormond Beach Resident Injured In Car Accident | Volusia County Injury Attorney

Date: February 1, 2010
Location: Brevard County, FL
Type: Car accident
Outcome: 2 injured

A 59-year-old Ormond Beach woman was critically injured Monday in a car accident on I-95.  Bonnie White was northbound when a sport utility vehicle driven by Tara La Munyon, 29, lost control and crossed into her lane from the southbound lane.  White was unable to avoid Munyon’s car.  White was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center.  Munyon suffered minor injuries.

Pedestrian Killed On A1A In Daytona Beach Shores | Volusia County Personal Injury Attorney

Date: December 19, 2009
Location: South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores, FL
Type: Pedestrian accident
Outcome: 1 killed

A fatal accident occurred Saturday night when a pedestrian was struck by a mini-van in Daytona Beach Shores.  The identity of the victim has not been released but reports state he was in his mid-50s.  The man was crossing A1A when a mini-van, driven by Jodi Ascherman, struck him just north of Simpson Avenue.  The victim died on the way to the hospital.  The crash is under investigation.

No contest plea from deputy in suspected DUI crash

A Volusia County sheriff's deputy who struck a South Daytona patrol car while driving drunk has pleaded no contest to a reduced charge.

Three-car crash in DeLand sends five to hospitals

 

Five people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle crash in DeLand on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 22.

Seventeen-year-old Rodrigo Duarte of DeLand was traveling west on Euclid Avenue when he ran the stop sign at Hill Avenue. Duarte’s 2002 GMC truck hit a 2006 Toyota driven by Gina Martinez of DeLeon Springs. Duarte's truck continued through the intersection, slamming head-on into an eastbound 2005 Pontiac that was stopped at the stop sign on Euclid.

Duarte, Martinez, Martinez's passenger, Christina Hernandez of DeLeon Springs, and a Canadian couple in the Pontiac, Glandon and Frances Thomas, were taken to area hospitals. Three were taken to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach.

Frances Thomas was listed in satisfactory condition at Halifax Health, and Christina Hernandez was treated for injuries at Florida Hospital-DeLand and released. Hospital officials said the other three crash victims have either been discharged or they may still be unidentified in hospital records because medical workers haven't been able to confirm their identities.

Duarte, who had no driver license, was under the influence of alcohol when the crash occurred. Charges are pending the results of that investigation and blood-alcohol tests.

Suspect identified in Daytona Beach hit and run - Name not released

Volusia County, FL -- Officials identified a hit-and-run driver who fled the scene of an accident between a trooper and a Palm Coast family On Thursday, November 18, but he has not been apprehended. The suspect’s name has not been released because the case is still under investigation, a Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson said.

Trooper Andrew Barrett was attempting to stop the suspect’s car on LPGA Boulevard when he lost control of his patrol car. It slid into the path of a vehicle driven by Belisa Norton, of Palm Coast, who had her three children with her. The vehicles collided at Jimmy Ann Drive, injuring all the occupants.

Barrett, Norton and two of her three children were treated and released from Halifax Health Medical Center. Hope Norton, 5, remained hospitalized in good condition.

Accident Survivor Slowly Recovering / Volusia County Accident Attorney

Date: October 24, 2009
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Type: Multi-vehicle crash
Outcome: 2 killed

HOLLY HILL -- Ann Margaret Denease Layton, of Ashford Ala., is slowly recovering from the Oct. 24th wreck at the intersection of Clyde Morris Boulevard and Strickland Range Road. Layton’s vehicle was struck by a sport utility vehicle driven by Lewis Hastings of Ormond Beach. The crash killed Layton's mother, Denease Layton, of Ashford, and her great aunt, Drumm, of Holly Hill. An investigation concluded that driver Denease Layton was at fault. She ran through a red blinking light at the intersection.

Man Killed in Crescent City Accident | Volusia County Car Accident Attorney

Date: May 4, 2009
Location: U.S. 17, Crescent City, FL
Type: Car Accident
Outcome: One dead

A Putnam County man died after a colliding with a semi-truck tractor on U.S. 17 in Crescent City. Carlos Otero was driving a pickup truck, Chevrolet S-1, when he collided with Jerry W. Lee.  Otero hit a utility pole at an intersection. He was pronounced dead at Putnam Community Medical Center. Lee sustained minor injuries.

Deland Nursing Home Subject Of Criminal Investigation | Volusia County Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

A nursing home in DeLand is under investigation for elderly abuse.  Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has been accused of neglecting to treat a patient’s injuries for almost 12 hours.  The 76-year-old patient fell out of bed last week around 5 a.m. while her bed was being changed.  The fall broke both of her legs and her shoulder.  Almost 12 hours later, when the next shift came, the patient finally received medical attention.  She was transported to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach.  The nursing home has also been accused of violations in previous state inspections. 

Volusia County Woman Dies After Surgery | Deltona Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Authorities are investigating the death of a 65-year-old Deltona woman.  Christina White was taken home after a routine facelift and was on heavy medication.  Her boyfriend went to check on her hours later and found her dead.  The surgery has been ruled out as a cause of death.  Further investigation is needed.

Car Seat Recalled, Three Children Injured | Daytona Beach Child Injury Attorney

A recall has been issued for certain child car seats that pose a danger to child passengers.  There have been 77 reports that the handle used when carrying the child has come off, either completely or partially.  The recalling company is Dorel Juvenile Group Inc.  The malfunction has resulted in injuries to at least three children.  Authorities say the seat is still safe to use only as a car seat, not to carry the child.

Children Injured In Florida Bus Crash | Volusia County Child Injury Attorney

Date: November 30, 2009
Location: Panama City Beach, FL
Type: Vehicle accident
Outcome: 2 children injured

Two children were injured Monday afternoon while riding home from Hutchison Beach Elementary School.  The bus the children were in was struck by a tractor-trailer in Panama City Beach, FL. There were 24 children in the bus at the time of the accident.  The two injured students were taken to the hospital. Their injuries were not life-threatening.

12-Year-Old Volusia County Girl Raped, 44-Year-Old Neighbor Arrested | Daytona Beach Child Injury Lawyer

A 44-year-old man was arrested this week for the rape of a 12-year-old girl.  The incident occurred just west of DeLand.  The girl was walking in the neighborhood when Antonio Hernandez asked her to come inside to get something he had for her.  He then raped her and gave the injured child $20 not to tell anyone.  Hernandez confessed to the crime after his arrest.  He was taken to Volusia County Branch Jail.

Bradford County Man Arrested for Child Abuse | Daytona Beach Child Injury Attorney

Date: May 5, 2009
Location: Starke, Bradford County, FL
Type: Child Abuse

Stanton Wesson, of stark was arrested Tuesday and taken to the Bradford County jail. The man was charged with aggravated child abuse after an 8-month-old boy suffered head injuries. Wesson told rescue workers he had slipped and fallen while holding the baby. The hospital evaluation found this to be inconsisten with the head injuries. Other bruises and marks were also discovered and were in different stages of the healing process.