Eleven years in prison plus three years' probation is the sentence for a Florida man who pleaded guilty to charges that he left the scene of a car accident that killed a man and woman. Panama City residents often hear news about bicycle accidents and drunk driving. In...
Florida woman dies in pedestrian accident
Motor vehicle accidents range from minor fender benders where no real damage occurs to severe accidents that leave cars totaled and people critically injured. Pedestrian accidents - accidents that occur when a vehicle strikes a pedestrian - run the same gamut. It is...
Car seat sticker program started to help children in car crashes
It's well-known that children love stickers. For adults, they might seem trivial. But the Woman's Club of Panama City is behind a program that will use stickers in a very important way: to help children in the event of a car crash or other traffic emergency.It's a...
Florida driver “playing games” in events that led to fatal crash
When learning to drive, one of the first things that parents often say to their teenager is "a car is not a toy." This seems fairly obvious, especially as drivers grow older and more mature. Some drivers, however, still treat their vehicle as a plaything, rather than...
Driver in fatal Panama City DUI crash sentenced to 15 years
Few people in this country can claim that they are unaware of the dangers of drunk driving. For years, billboards, television advertisements, national studies and classes for teens have warned people against getting behind the wheel after a few drinks. Alcohol impairs...
Panama City woman injured when SUV hit her apartment
Imagine that you are sitting in your living room watching television after a long day at work. You hear tires screeching outside but don't think much of it. Suddenly, however, a car comes crashing through the wall of your living room.While this sounds like an unlikely...
Semi truck carrying beer overturns in Panama City
When you think of the most dangerous types of motor vehicle accidents, what comes to mind? Some dangerous types of crashes include head-on collisions or drunk driving accidents. When you are driving a small vehicle, however, a crash with a much larger vehicle, like a...
Driver ran red light in Panama City, causing rollover crash
Traffic laws in Panama City and the rest of the country exist for a reason. By following traffic laws, drivers, pedestrians and others can all use the road safely. While most Florida drivers understand this, some feel that they are above the law. When motorists stop...

