A Polk County sheriff's deputy and another driver were treated for minor injuries after a collision early Sunday, November 29, 2009, on U.S. 27 in Davenport, FL, according to the Polk County Sheriff's reports.
According to the Lakeland Ledger, the accident happened about 1:40 a.m. on U.S. 27 near the Interstate 4 entrance ramp, reports said.
Deputy Zulaika Vizcarrondo was driving south on U.S. 27 in Lakeland, FL, in emergency mode, on her way to a call of a fight in progress. Her car collided with a 2005 Toyota Scion driven by Michael Boyette, 24, of Odessa, FL, who was crossing U.S. 27 in Lakeland, Fl, from a side access road on his way to the I-4 westbound ramp, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The front driver's side of the patrol car struck the front passenger side of the Toyota.
Boyette and Vizcarrondo, who were wearing seat belts, received minor injuries and were taken to Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, where they were treated and released.
The crash remains under investigation.
According to the National Safety Council, seat belts save lives. While seat belt use has been increasing about 84 percent nationally, there are still groups less likely to wear seat belts: teens, commercial drivers, males in rural areas, pick-up truck drivers, people driving at night, and people who have been drinking. Resources here include data, effective prevention, and links to national and state organizations working on this issue.
Seat belts are the single most effective traffic safety device for preventing death and injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of crash injuries by 50 percent.
In my practice as an attorney in Polk County, FL, I represent automobile accident victims. If you have been injured in an automobile accident, consult with an attorney right away. Our consultation is free and there's no fee or costs owed unless you win.
