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News: Collision on MacArthur Causeway in Miami Beach leaves passenger dead
MIAMI BEACH, FL – Two vehicles were involved in a deadly collision at a Miami Beach intersection Monday night, reports WSVN. Police said it happened when the driver of a Honda Civic sped through a light at MacArthur Causeway and Fountain Street and crashed into a Mercedes. The Civic then struck a sidewalk. A passenger…
Read MoreBroward Authorities Arrest Woman in Connection With Hit-and-Run That Injured a Child
Authorities are convinced that the woman seen in a video recording near the scene of a hit-and-run collision that injured a child is the person responsible for the crash. WSVN.com reports that Broward Sheriff’s Office has arrested 60-year-old Kimberly Mathis in connection with the hit-and-run crash. Authorities have arrested a woman in connection to a…
Read MoreNews: Detectives seek public’s help in Oakland Park hit-and-run that injured toddler
OAKLAND PARK, FL – The Broward Sheriff’s Office said it is seeking the public’s help in tracking down the driver who struck and injured a toddler in Oakland Park last week. In a news release, the BSO said a 2-year-old child was hit by a car in the area of Northwest 43rd Street and Northwest…
Read MoreNews: Vehicle and golf cart involved in fatal crash in Riviera Beach
RIVIERA BEACH, FL – A vehicle and a golf cart were involved in a fatal crash in Riviera Beach early Tuesday morning, WPTV reports. At least one person was killed in the incident, which took place on the Blue Heron Bridge at about 1:30 a.m. No details were released on the victim’s identity. Police said…
Read MoreNews: Driver killed in collision with Coconut Creek police officer
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A driver was killed in a collision with a Coconut Creek police officer early Sunday morning, authorities said. NBC Miami reports police and rescue crews were dispatched to the scene in the area of West Sample Road and Lyons Road at about 4 a.m. Investigators determined that a police officer driving…
Read MoreNews: Search underway for driver who hit pedestrian on I-95 in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol says a pedestrian died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Sunday morning. The incident took place on Interstate 95 south near the exit for Hollywood Boulevard, according to WPLG. The FHP said the pedestrian was struck by one driver who fled the scene afterwards, then was…
Read MoreNHTSA Investigating Ford’s Recall if 1.7 Million Vehicles
The United States government is looking into a recall issued by Ford in 2020. NHTSA opened a safety probe into nearly 2 million Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ midsize sedans (2013-18) after reports alleged front brake hose failures. Statung “the brake hoses are rupturing, leaking brake fluid and occurring with little to no warning”.https://t.co/NEY5kJRB6W — Automotive…
Read MoreNews: 1 driver killed, 1 injured in collision on I-95 in Boynton Beach
BOYNTON BEACH, FL – One driver was killed and another injured in a collision on Interstate 95 in Palm Beach County early Friday morning, reports WPTV. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a Mercedes coupe crashed into the back of a Lexus SUV on I-95 south near Hypoluxo Road in Boynton Beach at…
Read MoreNews: Police searching for driver who left scene of fatal pedestrian accident in Hallandale Beach
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Police in Hallandale Beach are seeking the public’s help in solving a deadly hit-and-run incident that occurred last month. According to WSVN, police released a description of the vehicle they are looking for in connection with the July 31 crash on State Road 9. Two pedestrians were struck by a southbound…
Read MoreSouth Florida Missing After Going Sailing Wednesday Morning
Authorities are searching for a Florida doctor who went missing earlier this week. MSN.com reports that 49-year-old Dr. Chaundre Cross apparently went sailing on this boat at about 7:30am on Wednesday morning from Naples Bay Marina. Chaundre Cross’ boat was discovered between Sanibel Island and Naples on Thursday, but he was not in it. https://t.co/XfnsSTmpI2…
Read MoreNews: Woman sentenced for accident that killed motorcyclist in Palm Beach County
GREENACRES, FL – A woman was sentenced to prison for a crash that killed a motorcycle rider in Greenacres. WPEC reports 35-year-old Samantha Demaio was sentenced in Palm Beach Circuit Court to 10 years in prison for the February 2021 incident that caused the death of 54-year-old Andrew Bonhoure of Riviera Beach. Authorities said Demaio…
Read MoreNews: Woman struck, killed by vehicle while crossing Lighthouse Point roadway
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL – The Broward Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred in Lighthouse Point. The victim was identified as 40-year-old Devon Perez of Pompano Beach. Investigators said she was trying to cross North Federal Highway Friday night at about 9:46 p.m. After clearing the northbound lanes and the…
Read MoreChild Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run in Broward
A child was reportedly injured in a hit-and-run crash in Broward on Thursday afternoon. Local10.com reports that the crash occurred in Oakland Park near Northwest 43 Street and Fifth Avenue. The report did not give details as to how the crash occurred. Following the collision, the child required treatment at a local hospital. The report…
Read MoreNews: Miami-Dade police identify suspect in fatal hit-and-run
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – Police have identified the suspect they are searching for in a fatal hit-and-run incident in northeast Miami-Dade County. In a tweet posted Monday, police said Sean Michael McEvoy is wanted for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. He is sought for a traffic fatality that happened May 23…
Read MoreFerrari Recalls Over 23,000 Vehicles Due to Dangerous Brake Fluid Defect
Luxury automaker Ferrari is recalling tens of thousands of vehicles due to a defect that could cause the vehicles to suffer brake failure. CarAndDriver.com reports that Ferrari is recalling approximately 23,000 vehicles stretching from model year 2005 to 2022. Considering that Ferrari only manufactures a fraction of the quantity of vehicles as other car companies,…
Read MoreNews: 1 driver killed, 1 hospitalized following Cooper City wreck
COOPER CITY, FL – The Broward Sheriff’s Office said one driver was killed and another injured in a crash in Cooper City Saturday evening. Investigators said 74-year-old Ellen Philomena McGuire of Pembroke Pines was driving a Honda Civic sometime before 5:49 p.m.as she headed south exiting a plaza to turn east onto Sheridan Street. McGuire…
Read MoreNews: Collision in Fort Lauderdale causes car to fatally strike pedestrian
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Police said a pedestrian was killed after a car accident in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday morning. According to WSVN, a city Public Works vehicle collided with a car in the area of Broward Boulevard and Andrews Avenue at about 10 a.m. The impact caused the Public Works vehicle to hit a…
Read MoreNews: Person hit, killed by Brightline train in Lake Worth Beach
LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL – An investigation is underway after a person was struck and killed by a train in Palm Beach County Tuesday morning. According to WPEC, a pedestrian was walking east across the tracks near 10th Avenue in Lake Worth Beach and was hit by a Brightline train just before 8 a.m. The Palm…
Read MoreNews: 2-car accident in Dania Beach leaves 3 people injured
DANIA BEACH, FL – A collision involving two cars in Broward County left three people injured on Friday. According to NBC Miami, the vehicles crashed in the 3000 block of Griffin Road in Dania Beach. The impact caused one of the vehicles to crash into a light pole and split in two, the Broward Sheriff’s…
Read MoreTwo-Year-Old Child Drowns in Swimming Pool of Pompano Beach Apartment Complex
A child drowned in the swimming pool of a Pompano Beach apartment complex on Saturday. WSVN.com reports that the tragedy occurred Saturday afternoon at an apartment complex located near the 400 block of Southeast 15th Street. TODDLER TRAGEDY – A 2-year-old drowned in the swimming pool of an apartment complex in Pompano Beach, authorities said.…
Read MoreMiami-Dade Police Officer Hospitalized After Serious Crash
A Miami-Dade police officer is in the hospital following a serious crash on Saturday. WSVN.com reports that the collision occurred near Northwest 125th Street and Fifth Avenue at about 2:45 p.m., but did not give details of the circumstances leading up to the crash. #DEVELOPING – Miami-Dade Police officer hospitalized after crash in North Miami; 7News…
Read MoreNews: Passenger killed when car crashes into tree off I-95 in NW Miami-Dade
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – A car accident on Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade County early Friday morning left one person dead and closed a portion of Interstate 95. According to WSVN, the driver of a Lexus sedan was heading north on I-95 near Northwest 125th Street at about 1 a.m. and swerved to avoid debris on the…
Read MoreNews: Pedestrian, 72, fatally struck by vehicle in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – Police in Port St. Lucie tweeted that they were at the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident on Wednesday night. Officers responded to the 2300 block of SE Charleston Drive at about 7:15 p.m. Police said a 72-year-old man was walking along the roadway and had turned to cross when…
Read MoreTwo Dead and Five Missing After Boat Overturns Off Coast of Key West
The U.S. Coast Guard is assisting victims of an overturned boat off the coast of Key West. #BREAKING: Coast Guard responds to overturned boat off Key West, 2 dead, 5 missing, 8 rescued https://t.co/Hb6Pp4GqNU — WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) August 5, 2022 WSVN.com reports that the vessel turned over on Friday afternoon, sending its 15…
Read MoreMiami Sexual Assault Attorney Facing Charges For Alleged Sexually Assault
A Miami attorney is accused of sexually assaulting a woman after making a reputation as a defender of sexual assault victims. Local10.com reports that 39-year-old Adam Bair was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a 24-year-old woman on July 20. The victim told authorities that Bair invited her to his apartment in order to show her…
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