On Monday morning, October 12, 2009 around 10:00 a.m., at the intersection of Lemon Street and Florida Avenue, in Lakeland, FL, a red light-runner is to blame for a two-vehicle wreck, which injured two infants, a toddler, and three adults.
According to Justice News Flash, Lakeland, FL, police reported a Ford Focus struck a Chrysler PT Cruiser, which caused it to rollover. It was obvious that one vehicle ran the red light at the intersection of Florida Avenue and Lemon Street, in Lakeland, FL. Lakeland, FL police officials are trying to determine which vehicle ran the light.
Two infants, a 4-weeks-old and a 6-weeks-old, were injured in the wreck, and were transported by helicopter to Tampa General Hospital, in Tampa, FL for treatment of their injuries. Both infants were restrained in their safety seats and did not suffer from any life-threatening injuries.
Three adults and a 2-year-old were also transported to an area hospital by emergency medical services (EMS) crews for treatment. It was unknown if the 2-year-old was restrained in a child safety seat, and who was traveling in each vehicle when the collision occurred. Lakeland, FL, Investigators shut down the intersection, of Florida Avenue and Lemon Street in Lakeland, FL, while crews cleaned up the scene. Lakeland, FL, Police officials are conducting a full investigation of the two-vehicle crash.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 9,200 people died and approximately one million people were injured in intersection-related crashes--approximately 40-45 percent of all crashes in 2008. The NHTSA reports that intersection-related crashes account for approximately 40-45 percent of all crashes in 2008. According to a 2005 report from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, crashes caused by red light running (RLR) resulted in an estimated 805 fatalities.
Currently there are red light cameras that are used by law enforcements around the world including in The City of Lakeland, FL. The National Stop Red Light Running Program(SRLR) has developed a variety of marketing materials for use in your local SRLR program. From professionally produced public service announcements to art for bumper stickers, podium signs, and program buttons, these materials will help you attract the attention of both the media and your target audiences.
In my practice as a personal injury lawyer, practicing in Polk County, FL, I have represented numerous victims of red light running. In my experience, I have found the rear-end collision to be most common. Red light and stop sign running frequently results in a "T-Bone collision," which can result in serious bodily injury and vehicle damage. The red light runner typically comes out of nowhere, taking the victim driver by complete surprise. The body is thus unable to brace for impact. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident by a red light runner, do no hesitate to hire a lawyer immediately.
