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People who ride motorcycles know all too well that they often face more danger than other motorists. Though most riders are careful to observe the rules of the road and take safety precautions such as wearing helmets, when another vehicle strikes a motorcycle, it can be deadly. Such was the case for one man here in Florida who died during a motorcycle accident involving another vehicle. Police are still searching for answers to the question of what happened.

Authorities say that the motorcycle rider was driving on a recent late afternoon. Another man, driving a car eastbound on the same road, attempted to make a left hand turn. The motorist allegedly did not yield to the motorcycle rider, and then he crashed into the car.

Most people are well aware of the potential dangers that come with operating any type of motor vehicle. What they may not consider is the risk that is involved when they are just a pedestrian. People walking near traffic are susceptible to harm that can be even more serious since they do not have the protection of a vehicle. This is echoed in the recent death of one woman here in Florida who was the victim of a recent pedestrian accident that has left authorities with several questions.

Officials say that the accident occurred on a recent evening. A woman was struck by a vehicle while she was attempting to cross the street. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, but did not survive.

In a previous post about traumatic brain injuries, we explained the common causes of a TBI, and the symptoms associated with one, like a headache, dizziness or blurry vision. Here, we'll talk about how a medical team might diagnose a traumatic brain injury and the methods of treatment.

If you've been in a car accident, even a minor fender bender, and suspect that you have a brain injury, you need to act quickly as symptoms can progress and become severe in the days and weeks after the injury. Sometimes symptoms don't appear immediately, but those that appear later can be worse. Seek medical attention with any head injury to be sure something isn't more serious.

In a bizarre move, the New York Police Department has asked Google to stop revealing DUI stops on its Waze app.

The NYPD claims that by revealing the location of DUI checkpoints, Google is enabling drunk drivers and putting lives at risk.