News: 2 men fatally struck while trying to retrieve object on I-95 south
DANIA BEACH, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said an accident on Interstate 95 in Dania Beach Sunday night left two men dead. According to WPLG, the men were in a Chevy pickup truck when they pulled over on I-95 south near State Road 84 sometime before 8:20 p.m. The FHP said the men were…
Read MoreDriver Hospitalized After Brightline Train Collides with Vehicle In Aventura
Brightline has already been declared the most dangerous train line in the country when judged by the number of collisions per mile traveled. In 2022 alone there have already been over half a dozen collisions involving Brightline trains. Today, another collision was added to the list. #AventuraPolice *** TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT*** The Aventura Police Department…
Read More22-Year-Old New Hampshire Woman Killed In Boca Raton Boating Accident
A 22-year-old New Hampshire woman was killed in a boating crash last month. Boston.com reports that Lindsay Partridge was sailing on a boat in the area of Boca Raton when a wave hit the vessel, throwing her over the side. Her boyfriend attempted to rescue her, jumping in the water, but he was unable to save…
Read MoreNews: Man under arrest for crash that killed bicyclist in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Police in Fort Lauderdale say they have made an arrest in a crash that caused the death of a bicyclist. According to WPLG, 37-year-old Pedro Ramon Fluriach was arrested for the incident that happened in the 2600 block East Las Olas Boulevard. The name of the bicycle rider who was killed…
Read MoreNews: Lanes shut down on I-595 in Broward County following fatal accident
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Two vehicles were involved in a deadly crash that affected traffic in Broward County early Friday morning, NBC Miami reports. The collision happened in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 595 near the entrance to Florida’s Turnpike at about 4 a.m. Video from the scene showed a pickup truck on its side, a…
Read MoreMultiple People Injured In Volusia County Boat Crash
Several people were injured in a serious boat crash in Volusia County earlier this week. ClickOrlando.com reports that the crash occurred on Tuesday near a Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort located at 488 W Highbanks Road in DeBary. According to the report, first responders arrived at the scene and found “several patients” in need of medical attention. Authorities…
Read MoreRoller-skater Seeks Justice Following Hit-and-Run Related Injuries
Authorities are searching for the hit-and-run driver who struck a roller-skater in Hollywood, Florida this week. WSVN.com reports that the collision occurred on A1A Tuesday morning as 34-year-old Brittney Capodilupo roller-skated in the area. A skater was struck in the street, and the driver didn’t bother to stop. The search is now on for the…
Read MoreNews: Out-of-control pickup truck crashes into home in Tamarac
TAMARAC, FL – Authorities are investigating after a pickup truck crashed into a home in Tamarac on Wednesday evening, WPLG reports. The Broward Sheriff’s Office said the driver of a Ford F-150 lost control of the vehicle while heading north on Northwest 55th Street at about 6 p.m. and struck a home in the 2300…
Read MoreNews: Man arrested for Hollywood car accident that left 2 people dead
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A man is under arrest in connection with a deadly car crash in Hollywood on March 5, 2021. According to WPLG, 30-year-old Thomas Shaquan Lowery of Maryland is facing 16 charges in the case. He appeared in Broward County court on Monday and was ordered held without bond. The Florida Highway…
Read MoreU.S. Coast Guard Rescues Two Men Off Coast of Bimini
The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it had rescued two men off the coast of Bimini, the Bahamas on Tuesday. Local10.ocm reports that a Coast Guard cutter rescued the men at about 5 p.m. Tuesday afternoon after finding them floating on homemade paddleboards about 10 miles west of Bimini. The victims’ family members notified officials…
Read MoreNews: Second student dies of injuries after being struck at Royal Palm Beach bus stop
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL – A second high school student who was struck by a car at bus stop in Royal Palm Beach last week has died of his injuries, according to WPTV. This is an update to a previous story. The second victim was a 15-year-old boy who passed away on March 25. The first…
Read MoreNews: Motorcyclist dies after collision with semi at Western Broward intersection
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Detectives in the Broward Sheriff’s Office are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist Saturday night. According to a BSO news release, deputies responded to the area of Stirling Road and US Highway 27 in unincorporated Western Broward following a report of the incident at about 10:13 p.m. A preliminary investigation…
Read MoreNews: Driver killed when pickup truck goes off ramp, onto I-95 near Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – An accident involving a pickup truck near Fort Lauderdale left a driver dead, NBC Miami reports. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a Chevy Silverado was headed west on State Road 84 Tuesday morning when he was unable to negotiate a right curve. The pickup hit a concrete barrier, went…
Read MoreSuspected Drunk Driver Leaves Car On Its Side After Crashing in Fort Lauderdale
A suspected drunk driver reportedly crashed into an SUV yesterday, sending one person to the hospital. WSVN.com reports that the crash occurred in the area of Las Olas Boulevard and East Ninth Avenue on Monday evening when the suspected drunk driver struck several parked cars and crashed into the SUV. The collision left one vehicle on its side…
Read MoreNews: Search underway for driver who hit woman in northwest Miami-Dade
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – A woman was injured when she was struck by a vehicle Monday in northwest Miami-Dade County, according to NBC Miami. The woman was hit in the 2800 block of Northwest 43rd Street, and police believe the driver who hit her did so intentionally. The victim was taken to an area hospital…
Read MoreNews: Police conducting DUI investigation following Fort Lauderdale crash
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – One person was injured when a suspected drunk driver was involved in a crash in Fort Lauderdale Monday evening. According to WSVN, police and first responders arrived at the scene in the vicinity of Las Olas Boulevard and East 9th Avenue to find that a vehicle had flipped onto its side. Investigators…
Read MoreNews: Fatal box truck accident shuts down I-95 south in West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a man was killed in a box truck accident on Interstate 95 south Monday afternoon, WPTV reports. The FHP said the vehicle crashed on I-95 near the exit for Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. One man, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead…
Read MoreNews: Motorcyclist, bicyclist killed in accident near Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Two men were killed in an accident in unincorporated central Broward County over the weekend, according to WPLG. The Broward Sheriff’s Office said a motorcycle, a bicycle and a pickup truck were involved in the crash. It occurred Saturday afternoon in the area of Northwest 27th Avenue and West Sunrise Boulevard near…
Read MoreNews: Man fatally struck by Brightline train on railroad tracks in Lantana
LANTANA, FL – Investigators were at the scene of a fatal railroad accident in Palm Beach County on Saturday afternoon, reports WPBF. According to Lantana police, a man was struck and killed by a Brightline train south of the railroad crossing at S. Dixie Highway and Central Boulevard. The victim, who was not identified, was reportedly…
Read MoreTeen Dead After Falling From ICON Ride In Orlando
A 14-year-old boy died after falling from the ICON amusement park ride in Orlando on Thursday. WSVN.com reports that Tyre Sampson was visiting from Missouri when he boarded the tallest freefall ride in the world, standing at a jaw-dropping 430 feet. Apparently, Sampson slipped from his seat on the ride as it descended to a…
Read MoreOfficials Moving Bus Stop Where Royal Palm Beach Student Was Killed
Authorities are moving a school bus stop in Royal Palm Beach after a child was killed at the bus stop earlier this week. WPTV.com reports that Principal Michelle Fleming of Royal Palm Beach Community High School announced the change on Thursday. The previous stop was located at Crestwood Boulevard South and Cypress Lake Drive but…
Read MoreNews: Man charged with DUI manslaughter in Miami crash that left 3 dead
MIAMI, FL – Police have made an arrest in connection with a crash in Miami last month that left three people dead, NBC Miami reports. The suspect in the Feb. 13 incident was identified as 26-year-old Erwin Rommel Recinos Zuniga of Miami-Dade. Police said Zuniga was driving at high speed on West Flagler Street at…
Read MoreNews: Driver hospitalized after tractor-trailer accident in Palm Beach County
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL – Palm Beach County Fire Rescue reported it was at the scene of a tractor-trailer accident on Thursday morning. Crews from Battalion 7 responded to Conners Highway after the crash was reported at 5:55 a.m. The first responders found a tractor-trailer on its side. They were able to extricate the driver,…
Read MoreU.S. Coast Guard Rescues Man Windsurfing from Cuba to United States
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man off the Florida Coast Wednesday, and later found he is fleeing Cuba. WSVN.com reports that the Coast Guard intercepted Elian Lopez about 15 miles from Islamorada. Apparently, Lopez is a Cuban deserter, who left the island for the United States on a windsurfing board. DESPERATE VOYAGE – A…
Read MoreNews: Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Miami-Dade County
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – Police said a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Miami-Dade County Thursday morning, according to WPLG. The incident happened near the intersection of Northwest 36th Street and Northwest 72nd Avenue at about 6:30 a.m. Police said the victim was walking across Northwest 36th Street from south to north…
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