An 11th victim was found in the wreckage following a deadly and massive car pileup on Interstate 75 in Gainesville, Florida.

Heavy smoke from brush fires and dense fog caused Florida Highway Patrol to shut down part of the interstate for several hours. Just 15 minutes after reopening the highway, a dozen cars, six tractor-trailers, and a motor home collided. Along with the 11 deceased, 18 were taken to the hospital.

The impacts caused several cars to burst into flames, and investigators are teaming up with 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 family and friends of those affected by this horrific crash.

Early Sunday morning a vehicle crashed into a Green Bay house, destroying the home and seriously injuring the driver and passenger.

Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the crash. Rescue crews found the car almost completely inside the house with its front wheels falling through into the basement. Their car was towed out and crews had to use the Jaws of Life to remove the passengers before taking them to St. Vincent Hospital. They are currently in critical condition.

The two people who live in the home were not injured. Due to the extensive damage to their house, they are unable to live there while the investigation is open.

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

In 2011, fatalities on Wisconsin roadways was fewer than 600 for the fourth year in a row.

A total of 569 people lost their lives last year, seven more than in 2010 but nearly 60 fewer than Wisconsin’s five-year average, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. 2011 marked the first time in 84 years, since 1927-1927, that Wisconsin had vehicular deaths under 600 for four years in a row.

Motorcycle crash deaths decreased 18 percent, from 103 in 2010 to 85. The number of pedestrian, bicycle, and car-related fatalities increased, offsetting the number of people killed on motorcycles. According to the director of the DOT’s Bureau of Transportation Safety, many of the deaths could have been avoided and the deadly crashes were caused by irresponsible drivers and poor driving habits.

Two drivers were injured in a car accident outside Warrens over the weekend.

A 44 year-old driver is suspected of being intoxicated when she pulled out of a parking lot in front of another vehicle near Highway 12 and Highway EW. The other vehicle was unable to avoid hitting the woman.

The woman suffered life-threatening injuries and is currently in critical condition at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse. A passenger in her vehicle was not hurt. The driver of the other vehicle, 54, suffered minor injuries as was taken to Tomah Memorial.

Wisconsin State Patrol as well as the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department are still investigating the crash.

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

A drunk driving task force, funded by a $96,000 federal grant, will host a four hour patrol following the Green Bay Packers divisional playoff game next month to stop drunk drivers.

In a trial run, officers caught six drunk drivers leaving the Packers-Raiders game earlier this month. If the Packers win, expect the task force to be out for the NFC Championship game. The Brown County task force says it has received many requests from residents to increase post-game DWI patrols.

While the Packers and the task force do not have a formal partnership, the organization has many programs to encourage safe drinking. Only two drinks can be bought per purchase and last call is in the third quarter. This season Green Bay Metro is offering free bus rides.

If you or a member of your family has been harmed by an intoxicated driver, contact the Appleton drunk driving injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2478.

Two people have died and one is in critical condition at University Hospital in Madison after a two-car crash over the weekend.

The accident happened Saturday night on Highway 26 when a northbound driver lost control of his vehicle and hit a woman in the southbound lane. The 39 year-old man and 22 year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene. The woman’s passenger, 23, is still in the hospital.

Highway 26 has seen several fatal accidents over the years, which caused the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to create passing lanes. However, officers are now seeing drivers speed to pass other vehicles. Officers often patrol this stretch of highway because of its record. Speed and alcohol are not believed to have been a factor in this accident.

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

Three Subaru models and one Honda motorcycle model are being recalled due to brake malfunctions.

The 2012 Subaru Outback, Legacy, and Impreza have received dozens of complaints about their brake pedals. Drivers claim that the brake pedals shift down further than expected, causing people to misjudge how much pressure to apply when stopping. No crashes or injuries have been reported due to this defect.

2001-2012 models of the Honda GL-1800 motorcycles are being recalled due to a rear brake malfunction that can cause it to drag. Over twenty-six complaints have been sent to Honda about this problem. A crash or fire could result from the brake dragging on the road.

Owners can bring their vehicles to dealerships for inspection.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a car accident influenced by defective brakes, contact the Appleton brake defect lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874.

An 18 year-old man died early this morning after being struck by a leaf collection truck in Sheboygan.

The pedestrian accident occurred just before 9:00 this morning on North Sixth Street by New York Avenue. The Sheboygan Police Department say the teenager was crossing the street when the truck hit him. He was unresponsive when paramedics arrived and died of head and internal injuries.

Law enforcement claims that no other cars were on the street at the time of the accident. The crash is currently under investigation since it appears that there was nothing obstructing the pedestrian or the driver’s view. The Wisconsin State Police will be assisting with the investigation.

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

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, hybrid vehicles are safer than conventional vehicles of the same model. In fact, passengers in hybrid cars are 25% less likely to be injured in a car accident.

While common misconceptions may lead many to believe that hybrids are more dangerous because they appear to be lighter and more compact, batteries in hybrid vehicles are so heavy that the total weight of hybrids are 10% heavier than conventional cars. This extra weight makes them safer in accidents.

However, hybrids are also 20% more likely to hit pedestrians because they are so quiet. Companies are currently trying to find ways to make them louder so pedestrians can hear them approaching.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the Appleton car accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874 today.

Toyota announced last week that it will be recalling 550,000 cars worldwide. Nearly 447,000 of the vehicles were sold within the United States.

Models with the malfunction include the 2004-2005 Camry, 2006 Highlander HV, and the 2004 Avalon. Lexus models are also affected; the 2004-2005 RX330 and ES330 and 2006 RX400h are being recalled.

The automaker says that a malfunction could cause problems with the power steering pump, making steering very difficult. No injuries or accidents have been reported due to this malfunction.

Toyota has been hurt by its string of recalls, this one being the third one just this year. In the first two months of 2011, Toyota and Lexus recalled nearly 3.9 million vehicles. The Japanese automaker announced a 18.5% drop in profits from July-September.

If you or someone you love has been injured by an auto defect, contact the Appleton vehicle defect attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874.