On June 9, a 19-year-old driver who said he fell asleep hit and killed Caryn Chomsky while she was running on the sidewalk.

Whether the construction zone is active or not, it is critical for drivers to follow posted signs and speed limits without exception.

Florida does not have either of these laws – but the Sunshine State does prohibit local jurisdictions from starting their own distracted driving ban, per the GHSA data. To learn more about Florida’s ...

Caryn Chomsky’s is one of several recent South Florida cases involving drivers who said they fell asleep at the wheel, then killed pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists. Many times, officers who ...