News: Pickup truck driver leaves scene after hitting pedestrian in Miami-Dade
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – A search is underway for a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian accident in Miami-Dade County Sunday. According to WPLG, a pedestrian was hit by a black pickup truck in the 7900 block of Northwest 14th Court at about 12 noon. The driver left the scene after the crash without stopping to…
Read MoreNews: 6 woman hospitalized following Dania Beach boat explosion
DANIA BEACH, FL – An explosion on board a boat at a Broward County marina over the weekend sent six women to the hospital, according to WSVN. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at the Harbour Towne Marina in Dania Beach after the incident occurred Saturday at about 11:30 a.m. Investigators said the women had boarded…
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More Information on Dania Beach Boat Explosion
Yesterday we blogged that six women were injured in a boat explosion in Dania Beach Saturday morning. Now more information about the incident is becoming available. Local10.com reports that the incident occurred at about 11:45 a.m. when six women boarded a vessel that was docked and fueled. When they turned the boat on apparently the ignition trigger…
Read MoreSix Women Seriously Injured in Dania Beach Boat Explosion
Six women were injured in a boat explosion in Dania Beach, Florida on Saturday. WSVN.com reports that the victims were seriously hurt when they were preparing to board a boat at about 11:30 a.m. in the Harbour Towne Marina. Six women were taken to the hospital with second-degree burns after a boat exploded at Harbour Towne…
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Walmart Recalls Aromatherapy Spray Due to Deadly Bacteria Contamination
Walmart has issued a recall of an aromatherapy spray that contains potentially deadly bacteria. WVSN.com reports that the nation’s largest retailer is recalling 3,900 bottles of Better Homes and Gardens-branded essential oil-infused aromatherapy room spray with gemstones because the bottles could be contaminated with a dangerous bacteria called Burkholderia pseudomallei. CDC.gov reports that Burkholderia pseudomallei…
Read MoreNews: Miami-Dade police car among 4 vehicles involved in Palmetto Expressway accident
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – Traffic was backed up on the Palmetto Expressway Friday morning after an accident involving four vehicles, including a Miami-Dade police car. WPLG reports the wreck occurred in the roadway’s southbound lanes near Northwest 25th Street in northwest Miami-Dade. Police said a Miami-Dade police officer was on her way to work sometime…
Read MoreNews: 19-year-old charged with causing fatal Miami Gardens car crash
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – A young man has been charged with causing a fatal car crash in Miami Gardens last month, according to WPLG. 19-year-old Innocent Friggson is facing one count of vehicular homicide/reckless manner in connection with the Sept. 25 collision in the 3800 block of Northwest 183rd Street. Police said evidence determined that Friggson was speeding…
Read MoreNews: Woman hospitalized after being hit by vehicle in Oakland Park
OAKLAND PARK, FL – A woman was hospitalized after being injured in a pedestrian accident in Oakland Park, WPLG reports. The victim was struck Tuesday morning in the 2800 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard at about 7 a.m. Oakland Park Fire Rescue crews took her to Broward Health Medical Center. The pedestrian, whose name…
Read MoreNews: Driver dead following vehicle collision at intersection in Miami Gardens
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – Police and emergency crews were on the scene of a deadly collision in Miami Gardens on Thursday morning, according to WPLG. Authorities said two vehicles, a Jeep and a Corvette, collided in the area of Northeast Second Avenue and Northeast 199th Street at about 7:20 a.m. The driver of the Corvette…
Read MoreNews: 5-year-old boy fatally struck by vehicle in Fort Lauderdale parking lot
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A young boy was fatally struck by a vehicle in a parking lot in Fort Lauderdale Saturday night, WPLG reports. The incident happened at a gas station on West Broward Boulevard, where the 5-year-old victim was hit by a Ford F-150 pickup truck. Police said the driver of the vehicle, 33-year-old Habynoel…
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Elderly Man in Critical Condition After Medical Evacuation From Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
An elderly man was medically evacuated from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in the Florida Keys on Wednesday. WSVN.com reports that an 81-year-old man was sailing aboard the Serenade of the Seas ship when he suffered a medical emergency. The report does not indicate the nature of the emergency. Authorities brought the man ashore in…
Read MoreNews: Pedestrian dead after being struck by two vehicles in Little River hit-and-run
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – A pedestrian died after she was hit by two vehicles that both fled the scene in Little River, reports WPLG. Miami police identified the victim as Ana Paulina Garcia, a woman in her late 60s. Investigators said she was hit by an SUV while she was crossing the street in the…
Read MoreNews: Car crashes through wall of home in North Miami Beach
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – Police were at the scene in North Miami Beach Monday night after a car crashed into a home, WPLG reports. A light-colored sedan was involved in the accident in the area of Northeast 183rd Street and Northeast 20th Avenue sometime before 11 p.m. According to the report, the driver of the car…
Read MoreFamily of Miya Marcano Suing Apartment Complex Where She Worked
The family of a teen who authorities found dead in Orange County, Florida is filing suit against the apartment complex where she worked and lived. WSVN.com reports that the family of 19-year-old Miya Marcano is alleging that various parties were negligent in connection with her death including “Arden Villas, its parent company The Preiss Company,…
Read MoreTop Florida Attorney Helps Injury Victims In-Person or Remotely
Though the United States is currently attempting to get back to normal following the coronavirus pandemic, many people continue to take significant precautions in order to help protect themselves and their families. We at Hickey Law Firm, P.A. would like to inform you that when you have a legal matter that requires urgent attention, we…
Read MoreNews: Driver dies in crash after losing control of vehicle on Julia Tuttle Causeway
MIAMI BEACH, FL – A driver died in a crash after losing control of a vehicle in Miami Beach early Saturday morning. CBS Miami reports the incident occurred in the eastbound lanes of the Julia Tuttle Causeway on the exit ramp to Alton Road at about 4:46 a.m. Police said the vehicle went off the…
Read MoreNews: 9-year-old boy killed in rollover car accident in Belle Glade
BELLE GLADE, FL – Authorities said a car accident in Palm Beach County Friday night claimed the life of a young boy, according to the Palm Beach Post. The crash occurred on East Canal Street in Belle Glade shortly after 6:15 p.m. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said the driver of a Lexus sedan…
Read MoreTesla Bucks Recall Norms – Issues Over-the-Air Software Update
Automaker Tesla has come under governmental scrutiny for its Autopilot software which can allow Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously. After a series of high-profile crashes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the software. Now in a first-of-its-kind move, Tesla has updated the software through an over-the-air broadcast as opposed to…
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean Can’t End Suit Over Sex Assault Response
(Posted from Law360) By Brett Barrouquere Law360 (September 29, 2021, 4:48 PM EDT) — A Florida state judge on Wednesday rejected Royal Caribbean’s efforts to end a worker’s claim that staff behaved outrageously and without regard for her feelings after she reported a sexual assault. Judge Alan Fine of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit said there…
Read MoreNews: Fatal crash involving semi tractor-trailer shuts lanes on I-95 north
FELLSMERE, FL – A fatal accident involving a semi tractor-trailer slowed traffic on Interstate 95 in Indian River County Friday afternoon, WFLX reports. Authorities responded to the scene on I-95 north near the 20th Street exit in Fellsmere after the crash occurred at about 4 p.m. The Florida Highway Patrol said at least one person was…
Read MoreNews: Elderly pedestrian struck, killed by SUV at Miami-Dade intersection
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred Monday morning in southwest Miami-Dade. According to WPLG, the incident occurred in the area of Quail Roost Drive and Southwest 117th Avenue, and was reported at about 5:40 a.m. Authorities said a pedestrian was struck while crossing at the intersection by a woman…
Read MoreCar Causes Significant Damage After Crashing Into Miami-Dade Church
A car crashed into a Miami-Dade area church on Saturday, leaving the building significantly damaged. Local10.com reports that the crash occurred at about 8:00 p.m. when the vehicle crashed into a church located at Northeast 147th Street and Dixie Highway. According to Miami-Dade police officers, the victim drove a red Toyota Camry into the church…
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