Complete Bay County, FL accident reports and news.
Accidents in Bay County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Bay County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(link is external) show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Bay County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Bay County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.








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The driver of a white Sedan was traveling on 11th Street near School Avenue when they apparantly became distracted and crossed into the path of a school bus, resulting in a near head-on collision.
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At around 5:30 a.m., a 2014 Jeep Compass struck a culvert and was sent into the westbound lanes. There, the Jeep rotated onto its right side and caught fire. The driver and passengers sustained minor injuries.
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A crash involving a motorcycle on Highway 390 caused the road to close while a crime scene unit was gathering evidence. One person is confirmed dead after the accident. No more details are available at this time.
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James Dutton was driving his motorcycle east on Front Beach Road when he was struck by a pickup that fled the scene. Dutton was taken to Bay Medical Center where he died that night.
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At around 3:30 a.m. on Highway 390 and Baldwin, an SUV rolled overm trapping a man inside. Crews were able to free the man, and he was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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Sometime around 6:00 a.m., Cara A. Sindt, 30, was northbound on County 2297, but failed to stay on the roadway during a left-hand turn and departed to the right. There the car hit a mailbox and began rolling, coming to rest after slamming into wooden fence. Both Sindt and her passenger Scott D.
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According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 17-year-old Storm Davis McDaniel died Wednesday night after his personal watercraft and a 20-foot boat collided in Panama City Beach.