Personal Injury
News: Rollover accident in Coral Gables slows traffic on U.S. 1
CORAL GABLES, FL – A 2-vehicle accident in Coral Gables disrupted traffic in the area on Monday, according to WSVN. Two cars collided at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Le Juene Road, sending one car onto the sidewalk while the other vehicle rolled over. There was no immediate information on any injuries resulting from the wreck.…
Read MoreNews: Driver killed when pickup truck crashes into canal in Belle Glade
BELLE GLADE, FL – The driver of a pickup truck died after his vehicle crashed in Palm Beach County Sunday morning, WPEC reports. The man lost control of his Dodge truck while heading east on U.S. Highway 27 in Belle Glade, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said. The pickup went onto a median, hit…
Read MoreNews: Wrong-way crash on I-95 in NW Miami-Dade leaves 1 dead, 2 critically injured
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – A driver died after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95 in northwest Miami-Dade County Tuesday morning, according to WPLG. The Florida State Patrol said the driver of an SUV was going south in the northbound express lanes of I-95 near the Golden Glades Interchange at about 6 a.m. The SUV collided…
Read MoreCommon Personal Watercraft Injuries
Personal watercraft (PWC) such as JetSki are very popular in Florida. Many Floridians own PWC. Many tourists and residents rent them. For most, a day on the water is relatively safe. For some, however, it can end in tragedy. Common injuries associated with PWC accidents include: Broken or fractured bones Burns Chest trauma Spinal cord…
Read MoreMore Details On 12-Year-Old Killed in Maritime Crash
A maritime collision in Brevard County left a 12-year-old boy dead on Friday. Now, more details relating to the incident are available. FloridaToday.com reports that the crash occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Indian River Lagoon near Suntreeat a riverfront near a residential area. Child killed in Indian River crash between personal watercraft and boat near…
Read MoreNews: 3 injured in rollover crash on northbound I-95 in Vero Beach
VERO BEACH, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Vero Beach over the weekend that left three people injured, according to Vero News. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near mile marker 145 at about 2 p.m. A truck that was towing a car crashed on the…
Read MoreNews: Driver dies after car slams into Duffy’s Tavern in SW Miami-Dade
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – A driver died after a collision that sent their car crashing into a Southwest Miami-Dade restaurant Saturday morning. According to WPLG, a Corvette collided with a van near Southwest 57th Avenue at about 7 a.m. The impact caused the van to flip over and sent the Corvette into a side wall at Duffy’s Tavern…
Read MorePersonal Watercraft Collision Near Fort Myers Beach Leaves Two In Need of Rescue
Authorities are investigating a personal watercraft crash near Fort Myers Beach that left two men in need of rescue. WinkNews.com reports that the crash occurred on Friday night off Fort Myers Beach when the captain of Salty Sam’s Pirate Cruise noticed a personal watercraft collision followed by a man in need of assistance. The man had…
Read More12-Year-Old Boy Dies in Brevard County Boating Crash
A 12-year-old boy tragically lost his life in a boating collision on Friday. According to the Wildlife Conservation Commission, the crash occurred near Suntree, Florida in Brevard County at about 10:30 a.m. The collision occurred in the Indian River Lagoon when a personal watercraft collided with another vessel. The crash ejected the personal watercraft’s occupants, including…
Read MoreOne Dead After Crash Sends Corvette Careening Into Miami-Dade Restaurant
One person is dead following a vehicle crash in Southwest Miami-Dade that sent one of the vehicles crashing into a restaurant. Local10.com reports that the crash occurred at about 7:00 a.m. Saturday when a fast-moving Corvette and a van collided, sending the van tumbling on its side. The Corvette continued until it crashed into Duffy’s Tavern,…
Read MoreNews: Elderly woman struck and killed by bus while crossing road in Boca Raton
BOCA RATON, FL – An elderly woman was killed in a pedestrian accident Wednesday in Boca Raton, WPTV reports. The victim, 94-year-old Shirley Goldberg of Boca Raton, was hit by a bus on Glades Road at 12:23 p.m. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, she was walking across Glades Road in the crosswalk…
Read MoreNews: Sedan and SUV involved in fatal collision on I-95 north in Lake Worth Beach
LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL – One driver was killed and another injured in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Interstate 95 in Lake Worth Beach Wednesday night, according to The Palm Beach Post. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 49-year-old driver had stopped his SUV in an outside lane of I-95 north near the Sixth…
Read MoreGeneral Motors Is Expanding its Chevy Bolt Recall
As major automakers attempt to enter the electric vehicle market, some are experiencing technical issues that can put customers a risk. In the most recent instance of such technical problems, General Motors has announced that is expanding its recall of Chevy Bolt vehicles. The NYTimes.com reports that GM has announced a recall of Chevy Bolt…
Read MoreNews:Motorcyclist dies, passenger injured following Boca Raton hit-and-run crash
BOCA RATON, FL – One person was killed and another injured in what police said was a hit-and-run crash in Boca Raton Thursday, WPEC reports. The incident occurred on the exit ramp from Interstate 95 north of W. Palmetto Park Road, where investigators said a car struck a motorcycle while both were on the ramp. The…
Read MoreNews: Man fatally struck by city trolley in Miami’s Design District
MIAMI, FL – Miami Police are investigating the death of a man who was hit by a trolley in the Design District on Wednesday evening, WSVN reports. The incident happened in the area of Northeast Second Avenue and 38th Street. Police said a 60-year-old man was struck by a city trolley. He was pronounced dead…
Read MoreMore Information on Dania Beach Boat Fire
Yesterday we blogged that a boat caught fire in Dania Beach on Wednesday, leaving two people hospitalized. Now, news outlets are providing additional information about the incident. Local10.com reports that there were two boats in the blaze. The two vessels were tied together during mechanical repairs, and apparently both caught fire during the process. Though…
Read MoreNews: 1 dead, 4 hospitalized after vehicles collide in Oakland Park
WEST PARK, FL – A woman died and four other people were hospitalized after a crash in Oakland Park on Tuesday night, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office said. Two cars were involved in the accident in the 900 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard at about 9:21 p.m. Investigators said the driver of a Chevrolet…
Read MoreNews: Car accident in Dania Beach leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
DANIA BEACH, FL – A single-vehicle accident in Dania Beach on Monday killed the driver and left two people hospitalized, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said a man was driving a Jaguar in the 2200 block of Griffin Road when he lost control of the vehicle, went across a sidewalk…
Read MoreBoat Fire in Dania Beach Leaves Two People Hospitalized
A fire engulfed a boat at a Dania Beach marina on Wednesday, injuring two people. Local10.com reports that the crash occurred at about 2:30 p.m. near 399 Lewis Lane when a boat caught fire. Apparently, the vessel caught fire while undergoing mechanical repairs. There may have been an explosion as witnesses reported hearing a loud…
Read MoreNews: Pedestrian dead after being struck by Tri-Rail train in Oakland Park
OAKLAND PARK, FL – The Broward County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a pedestrian hit by a train in Oakland Park Monday morning. According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, a man was fatally struck by a Tri-Rail P615 commuter train near West Prospect Boulevard and Powerline Road at about 8:15 a.m. A Tri-Rail…
Read MoreNews: Search underway for driver involved in Greenacres hit-and-run crash
GREENACRES, FL – Authorities are searching for the driver who struck and killed a bicyclist in Palm Beach County last week and then fled the scene. According to WPTV, a 56-year-old man was riding his bicycle on the 5100 block of Lake Worth Road Thursday night at about 10:50 p.m. when he crossed into the…
Read MoreAfter Inujries and a Death Tesla’s Auto-drive Feature is Under Scrutiny
The U.S. Government has announced that it will look into Tesla’s Autopilot system. The Autopilot is an enhancement on Tesla vehicles that allows the vehicles to operate semi-autonomously. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) believes that the system may be faulty. WSVN.com reports that the investigation covers the 765,000 vehicles that Tesla has sold…
Read MoreNews: Man in wheelchair fatally struck by vehicle while crossing street in Doral
DORAL, FL – Miami-Dade Police are investigating an accident that killed a man in a wheelchair early Sunday morning, NBC Miami reports. Investigators said the man was trying to cross the street in the area of Northwest 79th Street and Northwest 12th Avenue in Doral when he was hit by a vehicle at about 4:14 a.m.…
Read MoreNews: Pedestrian struck, killed in North Lauderdale by pickup truck
NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL – Authorities said a pedestrian died after being hit by a pickup truck in North Lauderdale on Saturday night. According to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene at 5300 N. State Road 7 shortly after 9:30 p.m. Investigators said the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado was going north…
Read MoreSingle Vehicle Crash Leaves One Dead and Two Injured in Broward
A single-vehicle crash left one dead and two injured in Broward County on Monday. Local10.com reports that the crash occurred around midday near the 2200 block of Griffin Road when a blue vehicle struck a pole. Carey Codd of the Broward Sheriff’s Office says that the vehicle struck the pole and then caught fire. The…
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