According to police, Hernando County Administrator David Hamilton was issued a citation last August 27 for careless driving.

The ticket was issued in connection with a minor accident at the intersection of Mildred and Jefferson streets, wherein Hamilton reached in the back seat for his satchel and his foot slipped off the break. His car rolled forward, bumping into the rear of the vehicle in front. No damage was sustained to either vehicle.

A county-policy mandated drug test following the accident returned no negative results.

"Lesson learned,'' Hamilton said of the incident noting he would pay his $149 fine and attend traffic school. "I am going to be a much more careful driver.''

Luckily, nobody was hurt in this accident. If you or someone you know has been injured by a reckless driver, contact the Reckless Driving Accident Attorneys of Beltz & Ruth at 1-800-931-8106.