Report: Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Miami
A vehicle struck a pedestrian in Miami Monday morning, reportedly killing the victim. MiamiHerald.com reports that the vehicle struck a senior citizen near the Miami-Dade County Auditorium in the vicinity of Southwest 29th Avenue and West Flagler Street early Monday. Miami police investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian on Flagler Street https://t.co/2XaVZ2Exkt — Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) October 5,…
Read MoreTwo Dead Following Collision Involving Stranded Motorists Pushing Vehicle
Two people are dead following a tragic traffic accident involving stranded motorists in Jacksonville. News4Jax.com reports that the crash occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday morning when a vehicle became stranded in the center lane of 1-295 southbound north of Wilson Boulevard. According to the Florida Highway Patrol a Good Samaritan joined the…
Read MoreFamily Sues After Baby’s Meningitis Misdiagnosed on Cruise Resulting in Triple Amputation
Baby Phoebe went on her first vacation in February. Before the end of the trip, she would be gravely ill with a meningitis infection that would result in triple amputation. NBC Miami reports that after Phoebe and her family set sail on the Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, Phoebe fell severely ill. The family…
Read MoreAuthorities Find Body of Missing Jacksonville-Area Boater
In the afternoon hours of September 30, a boater went missing after his vessel capsized on the north side of the Buckman Bridge in Jacksonville. Following the crash, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a statement, “a single vessel incident occurred on the north side of the Buckman Bridge located on the St.…
Read MoreFord Recalls 700,000 Vehicles Due to Backup Camera Malfunction
Ford is recalling vehicles across North America due to an issue that can cause the vehicles’ backup cameras to suddenly go dark. ABCNewsGo.com reports that Detroit-based Ford is recalling over 700,000 vehicles, including “most 2020 versions of Ford’s F-Series trucks, as well as the 2020 Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge.” Ford is recalling…
Read MoreMan Arrested After Striking Grandmother and Grandson After Driving Nearly 100 MPH
A man driving at a high rate of speed lost control of his car and plowed into a grandmother and grandson, killing the woman and severely injuring the child. Now, he is under arrest. Tallahassee.com reports that 23-year-old Henry Joshua Wilson III was driving his Dodge Charger at speeds approaching 100 miles per hour when he…
Read MoreATV Driver Killed in Miami-Dade Hit-and-Run
A person was killed in Miami-Dade while riding an ATV on Sunday night. NBCMiami.com reports that the crash involved a silver KIA sedan and a Yamaha ATV, and occurred at approximately 11:50 p.m. in the vicinity of Southwest 40th Street near Southwest 94th Avenue. The collision threw the driver of the ATV from the vehicle, killing the…
Read MoreOne Dead Following Head-On Collision on State Road 471
A head-on collision left one person dead Sunday morning.ClickOrlando.com reports that the crash occurred at about 11:00pm at State Road 471 and State Road 50. Florida Highway Patrol says that a 27-year-old man from Tampa was driving north on SR-471 when he crossed into oncoming traffic in an attempt to pass a vehicle that was…
Read MoreTwo Hospitalized Following Boat’s Collision With Draw Bridge
Two people were hospitalized following a boat crash on the Ortega River Friday night. News4Jax.com reports that six people were on board the boat when it attempted to cross under the Ortega Bridge as the draw bridge was coming down. Apparently, as the boat’s driver attempted to cross under the bridge the boat did not…
Read More13 Hospitalized Following Serious Head-On Crash
A serious crash between a van and a pickup truck has left over a dozen people hospitalized, several with serious injuries. Head-on crash closes State Road 82 in Collier County https://t.co/UA23ecuWDp — Naples Daily News (@ndn) September 25, 2020 Winknews.com reports that the crash occurred in Collier County on SR-82 at about 6:40 a.m. on…
Read MoreTwo Teens Killed in Serious Crash after Reportedly Running Red Light
Two Florida teens were killed in a serious crash in Riverview, Florida yesterday. Patch.com reports that the crash occurred Wednesday in Riverview, Hillsborough County. An 18-year-old was driving a Honda on Valley Dale Drive and reportedly ran a red light, crossing the intersection at Progressive Boulevard. As the Honda ran the red light it stuck a…
Read MoreFlorida Officials to Charge Boater Who Struck Diver on Thanksgiving 2019
On Thanksgiving Day 2019 a serious boating accident off the coast of Palm Beach left one man severely injured. Now, Florida authorities are charging the vessel’s pilot with boating violations. PalmBeachPost.com reports that the accident occurred when 31-year-old Daniel W. Stanton II of Palm Beach was piloting a 36-foot Yellowfin southbound when he struck 24-year-old…
Read MoreLisa White Remains in Critical Condition Following Sunday’s Tragic Car Crash
On Sunday, a serious crash killed Captain Tyrone White Sr. of the Miami-Dade police. The crash left two other people injured, including Captain White’s wife Lisa, who remains in critical condition. NBC Boston reports that Lisa White was driving a 2014 Volkswagen Passat with Captain White in the passenger seat on Sunday afternoon. As the…
Read MoreWhat Questions Should You Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer
When you are injured in an accident, you have options for collecting compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and related expenses. One of those options is accepting an insurance settlement. Another is filing a personal injury claim. Which option is most suitable for your needs is dependent on several factors – all of which a…
Read MoreThe Latest Regarding The Car Crash Death of Miami-Dade Police Captain
Yesterday we blogged about the tragic death of Captain Tyrone White Sr. of the Miami-Dade Police. At the time of the blog, the details surrounding the crash were not clear. Now, authorities are releasing more information. I’m extremely saddened after learning of the passing of MDPD Captain Tyrone White earlier today as a result of…
Read MoreSerious Car Crash Claims Life of Miami-Dade Police Captain
A serious car crash on Sunday left a Miami-Dade police captain dead and two other people injured. NBC Miami reports that the crash occurred in Cooper City at about 1:00 p.m. in the vicinity of the 11800 block of Griffin Road. Though authorities have not said exactly what happened during the crash, the report indicates…
Read More27-Year-Old Man Killed in Haulover Inlet Boat Crash
A boat crash on Thursday resulted in a man being ejected from the vessel and going missing. Now, authorities have found the body of the missing victim, and have arrested the driver of the boat that crashed. NBCMiami.com reports that authorities took 53-year-old Dean Sealey into custody at approximately 3:00 a.m. Friday morning in the area…
Read MoreOne Dead in Explosive Multi-Car Crash
A serious car crash in SW Miami-Dade has left one person dead. NBCMiami.com reports that the crash occurred at approximately 9:30 AM on Friday morning, near the intersection of US 1 and Southwest 232nd Street. The crash involved three vehicles and resulted in one of the vehicles being pushed into a light pole and catching…
Read MoreDespite Rule Changes Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure Claims Another Life in Miami
Another person has died in Miami while receiving a popular Brazilian Butt Lift cosmetic surgery procedure. Metro.co.uk reports that 46-year-old New York native Gia Romualdo-Rodriguez traveled to Miami to undergo multiple cosmetic surgery procedures, including breast enhancements and a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. As Dr. Stephanie Stover worked on Romualdo-Rodriguez at the Xiluet clinic in…
Read MoreInfant Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Miami-Dade
An infant has died following a car crash involving multiple vehicles. NBC Miami reports that the crash occurred in the vicinity of Golden Glades, near the 15700 block of Northwest 2nd Avenue. Multiple vehicles were involved in a series of crashes that seriously injured the 20-day old infant. Rescue workers attempted to save the infant’s life…
Read MoreFort Lauderdale Woman Tragically Dies in Miami-Dade Boat Crash
A South Florida woman was killed in a boat crash in the waters of Miami-Dade over the weekend. MiamiHerald.com reports that the victim was 28-year-old Claudia C. Contreras. Contreras died on Sunday night when she was riding in a boat that struck a mile marker in the Intracoastal in Miami-Dade. Apparently, at least three other people…
Read MoreTravelers Question Safety Of Road Where Tractor Trailer Killed Two Young Floridians
Last week we blogged about a tragic Jacksonville-area crash that cost the lives of two young Floridians. Hannah Krajewski was driving a Kia Optima when the big rig struck a concrete barrier in the area of Lem Turner Road off-ramp and then struck the Kia, killing Krajewski and her 23-year-old passenger. Hannah Krajewski, 21, was…
Read MoreNew Research Indicates Even Mild Traumatic Brain Injury May Have Long Lasting Effects
New research indicates that even mild concussions may lead to serious long-lasting effects in the brain and may even play a role in the development of dementia-related diseases. TechnologyNetworks.com reports that the research, out of the University of Virginia school of Medicine, suggests that after concussion and other traumatic brain injury (TBI) the brain may experience…
Read MoreCelebrity Chef Aaron Grissom Dies Following Serious Motorcycle Crash
The culinary world is mourning the loss of one of its own after celebrity chef Aaron Grissom passed away in a motorcycle crash earlier this week. Former “Top Chef” contestant Aaron Grissom has died after a traffic accident, authorities say. He was 34. https://t.co/8ge6rajgBc — CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 12, 2020 NBCMiami.com reports that…
Read MoreAuthorities Medevac 19-Year-Old Woman After Crash involving School Bus
A serious crash involving a school bus Friday left one teenage woman hospitalized in serious condition. BREAKING: We’re on the scene of a school bus crash with kids on board in Charlotte County. Crash is at U.S. 41 and Twin Lakes Drive. Live updates ahead at 4 PM. #winknews pic.twitter.com/crBE8Cv48X — Amanda Hall (@AmandaHallWINK)…
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