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CORAL GABLES, FL – Two people died after the driver of a Tesla lost control and crashed into a tree in Coral Gables Monday night, according to WPLG. Police responded to the scene in the area of Alhambra Circle and Coral Way, where the vehicle caught fire after the crash. The victims, whose names were not immediately…

A person was killed in a traffic collision involving a semi-truck near Port Everglades on Friday. Local10.com reports that the crash occurred at about 7:00 a.m. when a semi-truck struck a pedestrian near South Federal Highway and Southeast 30th Street. PEDESTRIAN FATALLY STRUCK BY SEMI: A pedestrian died at a hospital Friday morning shortly after…

MIAMI, FL – Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in Miami that left an elderly man critically injured, according to WPLG. The incident happened Thursday morning as the victim was walking in the vicinity of West Flagler Street and Northwest 47th Avenue.  Investigators said he was hit by a car at about 2 a.m., and…

Two people are hospitalized following a police chase and crash in NW Miami-Dade. WSVN.com reports that the crash occurred after two people began a chase near NW 31st St. and NW 19th Ave. Reportedly someone called police and reported shots fired, complete with a description of the vehicle and the vehicle’s tag number. #DEVELOPING –…

MIRAMAR, FL – A driver died after a single-vehicle accident in Miramar Tuesday night, reports WPLG. Authorities said the car plunged into a canal in the area of Miramar Boulevard and University Drive in Miramar. Divers and other first responders were dispatched to the scene, and a person was seen being pulled from the water.…

 LAKE PARK, FL – A driver passed away of injuries sustained in a car accident in Palm Beach County last week, authorities said. The Palm Beach Post reports the victim was identified as 49-year-old Sonia Lewis of West Palm Beach. The accident happened Sept. 8 on Congress Avenue in the vicinity of Watertower Road and…

A person is in police custody following a crash involving a box truck in Hialeah on Tuesday morning. Local10.com reports that the crash occurred at about 11:35 a.m. near West 72nd Street and 19th Court police officers located a stolen vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. As the suspect attempted to flee from the police…

OAKLAND PARK, FL – Four people were injured in an accident that disrupted traffic on Interstate 95 Sunday morning, according to WSVN. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, and occurred in the northbound lanes of I-95 near Commercial Boulevard in Oakland Park at about 10:15 a.m. The Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the…

MARTIN COUNTY, FL – A driver died in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 95 in Martin County Sunday morning, authorities said. According to WPEC, the crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-95.  The Florida Highway Patrol said a 26-year-old man lost control of his vehicle, veered to the left and slammed into two trees. The victim…

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – State troopers said a person was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver along Florida’s Turnpike early Tuesday morning, according to WSVN. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a pickup truck had become disabled and pulled over in the turnpike’s northbound lanes near the exit for 216th Street shortly before 2:30 a.m. When…

A South Florida woman is dead following a crash involving a dump truck in Doral on Monday. WSVN.com reports that the crash occurred at about 11:45 a.m. on Monday when the dump truck swerved to avoid a traffic collision with the victim’s car. Apparently, the swerving resulted in the dump truck falling on top of…

MIAMI, FL – One person was killed following a fiery single-vehicle crash outside of a North Miami church on Sunday morning. According to a report by NBC Miami, the crash occurred as members were arriving at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church on NE 135th Street.  Police say the driver slammed into an object just outside…

A fiery car crash in North Miami left one person dead on Sunday. WSVN.com reports that the crash occurred at about 5 a.m. Sunday morning near Northeast 135th Street and Sixth Avenue when a Mercedes Benz and another vehicle collided outside the  Holy Cross Lutheran Church Christian Day School. Roadways closed after fiery crash in…

A man is under arrest after allegedly striking a Miami bicyclist and then leaving the scene. Local10.com reports that the collision occurred at about 2:50 a.m. on Friday when a car struck the bicyclist, severely injuring the victim. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Miami police have arrested a driver accused of leaving the scene after fatally striking a…

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – Police say a woman was struck and killed by a driver who left the scene in Miami-Dade County. According to WPLG, the incident occurred Tuesday morning on Southwest 152nd Street near Harding Lane.  Police said 52-year-old Odalys Galvez was walking across the street at about 5 a.m. when she was hit…

LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL – The Broward County Sheriff’s Office reports a passenger was killed when two vehicles collided in Lauderdale Lakes. The accident occurred Sunday morning on North State Road 7 at about 6:13 a.m.  Investigators said 53-year-old Serge Vernerette was driving a Honda Accord south when he turned into the path of a northbound…

Shoulder season refers to those times of year in between busy tourist seasons. In the Miami area, these are April and May, and again in September and October. However, while roads may be less crowded, it is still a good idea to practice safe and courteous driving habits to help prevent causing a car accident.…

A dog attack left a Miami area woman hospitalized and fighting for her life Tuesday. WSVN.com reports that 77-year-old Jeannine Jean Marie of Miami-Dade suffered serious injuries when two American bulldogs ran into her yard and attacked her. 77-year-old woman hospitalized after dog attack outside Miami home – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports…