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Florida pileup claims 11 lives

Posted on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 11:42 pm    

Another victim found inside of a burned pickup truck has brought the death toll of the massive car pileup in Florida to 11.

In the early morning hours on Sunday, at least a dozen cars, six tractor-trailers, and a motor home collided on Interstate 75. Florida Highway Patrol previously shut down the highway after dense fog and smoke from brush fires significantly lowered visibility.

Witnesses say they saw cars getting struck multiple times and bursting into flames. Investigators have enlisted anthropologists from the University of Florida to help identify the deceased. So far only eight victims have been identified.

Our deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of those affected by this horrific accident.

Man receives 4th DWI conviction

Posted on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 11:50 pm    

A 37 year-old man plead guilty this week to his fourth drunk driving conviction after he was arrested in October.

The man was pulled over after he rear-ended a police car at a stop light on Bridge Street. The officer found empty beer cans and an uncased rifle in the suspect’s back seat. Further investigation lead to the discovery of uncased bows and arrows. He is facing charges of illegal firearm possession by a felon.

Preliminary breathalyzer tests revealed that the man had a 0.132 blood alcohol content, over the legal limit of 0.08. However, due to his prior convictions he cannot have a blood alcohol content higher than 0.04.

If you or your loved ones suffered injuries in an auto accident involving a drunk driver, contact the Lake Geneva drunk driving accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C., at 800-242-2874.

MN man dies after snowmobile accident

Posted on Monday, January 16th, 2012 at 8:54 pm    

The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is saying that speed and alcohol are believed to be major factors in a fatal snowmobile crash that happened in Milton Township Friday afternoon.

A 28 year-old man from St. Cloud, Minnesota was riding a snowmobile on private property when he struck a cable that was strung between two fence posts. He was ejected from the vehicle. Emergency crews say the man was unresponsive when they arrived. The man was taken to Winona Community Memorial Hospital where he was later died.

The man’s friend, 38, was there at the scene and was not hurt. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is currently investigating the crash.

Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim.

Vehicle drives through Green Bay home

Posted on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 at 4:13 pm    

A vehicle carrying two people crashed into a Green Bay home in the early morning hours on Sunday.

Authorities believe drinking and speed were a factor in the crash. The two people living in the home were unharmed, but their house is completely destroyed. When rescue crews arrived, the car was almost all the way in the house with the front wheels falling into the basement.

The two men in the car suffered serious injuries and are in critical condition at the hospital. Law enforcement believe the driver was traveling at 70 mph before hitting the home. The couple is unable to stay in the house and authorities have listed it as condemned.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a reckless driver, contact the Lake Geneva reckless driving accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874.

Roadway deaths under 600 in 2011

Posted on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at 5:08 pm    

In 2011, car-related fatalities in Wisconsin were under 600 for the fourth consecutive year.

According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 569 people died on state roadways. This number is seven more than in 2010, but 59 fewer than the state’s five-year average. The last time Wisconsin had traffic fatalities under 600 was 84 years ago, from 1924-1927.

Motorcycle deaths dropped by 18 percent, down from 103 to 85. Unfortunately, pedestrian, bicycle, and car-related fatalities slightly increased.

The director of DOT’s Bureau of Transportation Safety states that there is no specific cause or factor for the decrease in traffic deaths, but claims that most of the fatal accidents were caused by irresponsible driving habits and bad decisions.

Alcohol blamed for two car accident

Posted on Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 9:00 pm    

A two car accident that happened over the weekend near Warrens is suspected to have been caused by a drunk driver.

A 54 year-old driver was unable to avoid a collision when a 44 year-old woman, who is believed to have been drinking, pulled out in front of her from a parking lot near Highway 12 and Highway EW. The 54 year-old was taken to Tomah Memorial with minor injuries and the 44 year-old is currently in Gundersen Lutheran Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Her passenger was not hurt.

The crash is still under investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, contact the Lake Geneva drunk driving accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874 today.

Task force works to stop drunk Packers fans from driving

Posted on Monday, December 19th, 2011 at 8:59 pm    

A Brown County task force is preparing for the big Packers divisional playoff game next month to stop impaired drivers on the road. A $96,000 grant funds the program, which nabbed 103 people drunk driving between February and September.

The task force will be on patrol for four hours after the game and will return if Green Bay makes it to the NFC Championships. In a trial run of post-game patrol, officers issued six citations to drivers following the Packers-Raiders game earlier this month.

Football fans at the game will only be able to purchase two alcoholic drinks at a time and last call is at the start of the third quarter. Green Bay Metro is offering free bus rides and the team also funds a designated driver program.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, contact the Lake Geneva drunk driving accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874.

Crash claims two lives on Hwy 26

Posted on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 at 5:25 pm    

A fatal accident that occurred on Saturday night claimed the lives of a 39 year-old man and a 22 year-old woman in Waupun.

Both were traveling on Highway 26 when the head-on collision occurred. The man was driving northbound when he lost control of his car on a curve and hit another vehicle in the southbound lane. A 23 year-old passenger in the other car was taken to University Hospital in Madison and is currently listed in critical condition.

Highway 26 sees heavy traffic of people traveling between Madison and Green Bay. Just two weeks ago another serious accident occurred near the crash site that involved two pickup trucks and a semi.

Our deepest sympathies are with the friends and families of the two victims.

Subaru and Honda issue recalls due to brake defects

Posted on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 at 5:48 pm    

Three Subaru models and one Honda motorcycle model are the subject of the automakers most recent recall.

About 32,000 models of Subaru’s 2012 Outbacks, Legacies, and Imprezas are being recalled due to a problem with the brake master cylinder. Over a hundred complaints have been filed against Subaru about a brake pedal that shifts down further than expected, causing drivers to misjudge how much pressure to apply when stopping.

126,000 Honda GL-1800 motorcycles made between 2001-2012 are being recalled for a rear brake defect. The brake could drag on the ground, causing a fire or resulting in a crash. Twenty six complaints have been issued, two have resulted in a fire.

Subaru and Honda reassure their customers that not all models of the same years have these brake problems. Owners can take their vehicles to a dealership for inspection.

If you or someone you love suffered injuries in an auto accident because of brake problems, contact the Lake Geneva brake defects lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. today by calling 800-242-2874.

Teen killed in pedestrian accident

Posted on Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 at 5:45 pm    

An 18 year-old man was killed this morning in a pedestrian accident in Sheboygan while he was walking to school.

The teenager was crossing the North Sixth Street near New York Avenue when a Department of Public Works’ leaf collection truck struck him. Paramedics say the man was unconscious when they arrived and he died just before 11:00 from severe head and internal injuries.

The Sheboygan Police Department state that no other vehicles were on the street at the time of the accident that would have obstructed the pedestrian or the driver’s view. The Wisconsin State Police will assist in a reconstruction of the accident.

Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the young victim.

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