Personal Injury
Tourist from Alaska Dies While Diving at Islamorada
A tourist is dead following a diving incident at Islamorada Friday. WSVN.com reports that 57-year-old Juneau, Alaska native Jean Kilgore was diving in about 40 feet of water near Runway Reef when she unexpectedly suffered from an issue in the water. The report does not indicate the nature of the incident. A tourist died after a…
Read MoreNews: Collision on I-395 in Miami injures 2 drivers, snarls traffic
MIAMI, FL – Two drivers were injured after their vehicles collided in Miami Thursday morning, the Miami Herald reports. The accident occurred on Interstate 395 near the exit for Biscayne Boulevard. The Florida Highway Patrol said a Lexus sedan collided with an Acura in the eastbound lanes of I-395, causing the Acura to roll over. Both…
Read MoreNews: Man facing charges in crash that killed bicycle rider in Weston
WESTON, FL – Authorities said the suspect in a fatal crash in Weston has now been extradited to Broward County to face charges in the case, according to WPLG. Last month, U.S. Marshals took 24-year-old Oion Skyvel Johnson into custody in Syracuse, New York, on a warrant for his arrest. He was wanted for an incident…
Read MoreNews: Driver in custody after pickup truck collides with Florida Highway Patrol vehicle
PEMBROKE PINES, FL – Authorities said they arrested a man who was involved in a crash with a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in Pembroke Pines on Wednesday afternoon. According to WSVN, the FHP was pursuing a stolen pickup truck on Johnson Street at about 4:30 p.m. but when officers attempted to stop the driver, he took…
Read MoreNews: Man arrested for fatal crash near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Authorities have announced an arrest in a fatal accident that occurred in Broward County on Oct. 31, 2021, WPLG reports. 25-year-old Michael Crooks is facing a number of charges, including vehicular homicide, DUI causing death to a human, and DUI causing damage to property or a person. Crooks was driving a…
Read MoreBrightline Train Strikes SUV – Hospitalizes Two
A crash involving a Brightline train left at least two people hospitalized Thursday. While initial reports indicated that just one person was harmed, WSVN.com now reports that at least two people are in the hospital following the collision. Apparently, the vehicle stopped on the tracks just as the guardrails were coming down. Officials did not…
Read MoreSyracuse Man Arrested and Extradited for Death of Woman in Weston, FL
Authorities have arrested a New York man and extradited him to South Florida in connection with a fatal crash. Local10.com reports that authorities arrested 24-year-old Oion Johnson of Syracuse, New York in connection with a May 2021 crash that left a bicyclist dead in Weston, Florida. Apparently, Johnson claimed that he fell asleep behind the wheel…
Read MoreNews: Collision with car kills motorcycle rider in Palm Beach County
GREENACRES, FL – An accident in Palm Beach County Friday morning left a motorcycle rider dead, according to WPEC. The victim was identified as 47-year-old Jose Santos of Wellington. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Santos was going east on Lake Worth Road in Greenacres when the driver of a westbound car made…
Read MoreNews: Victim of Hollywood crash identified as 22-year-old woman
HOLLYWOOD, FL – One of the victims of a deadly crash in Hollywood early Sunday morning has been identified, according to WSVN. This is an update to a previous story. Aurelio Alvarez told reporters that his daughter, 22-year-old Julia Alvarez, was one of the two people killed in the wreck in the area of Johnson…
Read MoreNews: Pedestrian dies following hit-and-run crash in Pompano Beach
POMPANO BEACH, FL – Authorities said a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Pompano Beach last week. In a news release, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the scene Thursday on West Atlantic Boulevard after the incident was reported shortly after 10 p.m. Investigators believe the pedestrian, an adult male, was crossing…
Read MoreNews: Miramar family displaced after driver crashes into their home
MIRAMAR, FL – A Miramar family was displaced when a car crashed into their home on Monday morning. According to WSVN, the driver lost control of a Toyota sedan and slammed into the home on Southwest 21st Street shortly before noon. No one inside the house or in the vehicle was injured in the accident.…
Read MoreNews: 3 dead in collision near Vero Beach shopping plaza on U.S. 1
VERO BEACH, FL – Three people were killed Saturday morning when two vehicles collided in Vero Beach, reports WPTV. The accident took place near a Publix shopping plaza on U.S. 1 North at about 10:10 a.m. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a Dodge van was making a left turn into the shopping…
Read MoreMercedes Benz Recalls Nearly 40,000 Vehicles Due to Major Defect
Luxury auto manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 40,000 vehicles due to a defect that can cause the automobiles to suffer an increased risk of crash. ConsumerReports.com reports that the defect can affect small cars and SUVs, causing the front axle to erode potentially leading to failure. Front axle failure can significantly destabilize the vehicles, leading…
Read MoreNews: 7-year-old girl dies of injuries after being struck by SUV near Broward County school
PEMBROKE PINES, FL – A young girl has passed away after she was hit by a vehicle in Pembroke Pines last week, according to NBC Miami. This is an update to a previous story. The 7-year-old was pronounced dead at an area hospital from injuries suffered in the accident that occurred Thursday afternoon. Police said…
Read MoreNews: Man, woman dead after car slams into tree in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, FL – Two people died in a car accident in Hollywood early Sunday morning, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports. The crash occurred in the vicinity of Johnson Street and North 32 Avenue just after 3 a.m. Police said the driver of a sports car was headed west on Johnson Street when the car went…
Read MoreNearly 200 Migrants Require Assistance as Boat Capsizes
In the early hours Monday morning officials responded to a report of several hundred migrants stranded in the Florida Keys. WSVN.com reports that at least 11 law enforcement units responded to the emergency, in which up to 200 people were in need of assistance. This morning, before 5 a.m.,@CBP components along with our law enforcement partners…
Read MoreSouth Florida Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 100 Women
A South Florida man stands accused of over 100 sexual assaults and has reportedly already admitted to sexually assaulting a woman at a South Beach hotel in November. WSVN.com reports that 32-year-old Marwan Habib appeared before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Marisa Tinkler on Friday to face sexual assault charges. The incident in question began when the victim…
Read MoreNews: Driver runs stop sign and hits girl riding bicycle, Pembroke Pines police say
PEMBROKE PINES, FL – A girl riding her bicycle was struck by an SUV in Pembroke Pines Thursday afternoon, reports WPLG. The child was riding outside Lakeside Elementary School in the area of Northwest 136th Avenue and Northwest 10th Street when the accident occurred at about 2 p.m. Pembroke Pines police said she was hit by a…
Read MoreNews: 17-year-old dirt bike rider struck by vehicle in Davie
DAVIE, FL – A teenager on a dirt bike was struck by a vehicle in Davie Thursday night, according to WPLG. Rescue crews responded to the scene and transported the 17-year-old to a hospital. The injured victim was reported to be in serious condition. There was no immediate word on whether any charges would be…
Read MorePolice Believe Driver Who Struck Girl in Pembroke Pines Was Suffering a Medical Event
Yesterday we blogged about a girl who was hit and severely injured by a driver while she was riding her bike in Pembroke Pines. Now, authorities have released more information about the tragedy. WSVN.com reports that Pembroke Pines Police suspect that the driver who struck the girl may have suffered a medical emergency in the…
Read MoreNews: Overturned tractor-trailer injures driver, slows traffic in Weston
WESTON, FL – A tractor-trailer accident injured a driver and slowed traffic in Weston during rush hour Thursday morning. According to WSVN, the Broward Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene after an 18-wheeler overturned in the southbound lanes of U.S. 27 near Griffin Road. The truck driver was airlifted by helicopter to an area hospital but no…
Read MoreNews: Collision between vehicles in Oakland Park kills 1, injures 3
OAKLAND PARK, FL – One person died and three others were injured following a collision at an intersection in Oakland Park last week, authorities said. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened Friday evening at East Commercial Boulevard and Northeast 15th Avenue. Investigators said a man was driving a BMW 330i west on East…
Read MoreTimeline for a Personal Injury Claim
When you are injured in an accident, you may be faced with medical expenses and other costs that can make life much more frightening and difficult. This prompts some people to accept settlement offers from an insurance company before they have spoken with an attorney. While this may be a faster option than filing suit,…
Read MoreGirl In Critical Condition After SUV Strikes Her in Pembroke Pines
A child is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in South Florida Thursday. WSVN.com reports that the child was riding her bicycle in a Pembroke Pines neighborhood near Northwest 136th and 10th Street when a white SUV collided with her. Apparently, the SUV then crashed into a post and was severely damaged.…
Read MoreNews: Woman under arrest on DUI charges for deadly crash near Sawgrass Mills mall
SUNRISE, FL – Police have arrested a suspected drunk driver in connection with a fatal crash in Sunrise on Nov. 18, 2021, reports WPLG. The suspect, 33-year-old Emily Bell of Sunrise, was arrested on several charges, including DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide. The accident happened in the area of Northwest 136th Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard…
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