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Witness Observes a Hit and Run Acccident

According to WSVN, Miami-Dade Police are investigating a traffic collision that claimed the life of a woman Saturday morning. Authorities said the incident took place on Northwest 79th Street and 12th Avenue in Northwest Miami-Dade. According to a witness, the unidentified victim was crossing the street from a gas station when a speeding car clipped her and then took off. “I saw her try to cross the street, and I … Read More »

Motorcyclist Slides Under Vehicle, Killed

A motorcyclist has been killed during the morning commute on Interstate 95 on Wednesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the accident happened in the northbound lanes of I-95, near 103rd Street. Investigators say that the accident’s sole victim had tried to stop, but was unable to avoid the crash. The cyclist ended up underneath the car directly in front of him. Morning traffic was backed up on the … Read More »

Trolley Jumps Curb, Crashes Into Garage

A trolley was involved in an accident with two other cars in Ft. Lauderdale Wednesday night. The accident occurred between the 550 and 600 block of Sea Breeze Blvd at approximately 6:40 p.m. Local police cited the trolley operator for Sun Trolley, Jacquelin Ducatel, 52, with failure to use due care in changing lanes. According to eyewitnesses, the trolley had started drifting from its lane into another. The trolley jumped a curb, … Read More »

NBA Coach Charged with DUI

Jason Kidd, for the Brooklyn Nets has pleaded guilty to a drunken driving charge Tuesday. This comes one year after an incident in the Hamptons where he drove his vehicle into a telephone pole after the consumption of several drinks. Kidd has been placed on interim probation following the plea by the judge who heard the case. Coach Kidd is also required to speak to Long Island high school students … Read More »

Jaws of Life Frees Six Victims

An 18 year old woman was killed and four others were injured when two cars collided in the early morning hours of July 3 in Westchester. According to police reports, Johanna Arias, 18, was killed when the Honda Accord she was driving was broadsided by a Chevrolet Blazer at the corner of Southwest 52th Street and 87th Avenue at around 1:30 a.m. Police say that Arias was not wearing a … Read More »

Toddler Dies After Pickup Runs Over Him

Florida State troopers say that an Orlando toddler has died after being run over by a pickup truck driven by his father. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, Jose Manuel Cruz was driving out of a driveway Thursday afternoon when he realized he had forgotten something and put the truck in reverse so he could return to the house. Cruz’s 2-year-old son Prince was being watched by a 16-year-old baby-sitter. … Read More »

Deadly Driver Turns Himself In

A well-known Miami chef and restaurateur has been released on bond for his involvement in a deadly car accident that happened last October. Chef Jonathan Eismann, 52, was driving along NW 72nd Avenue when he hit a pedestrian near NW 3rd Street on October 10, 2012 with his Ford Explorer. Miami Police said that he was driving away from another crash that he had been involved in prior to striking … Read More »

Bus Collides with Several Vehicles

Ten people have been injured in a collision involving a transit bus and another vehicle. The Miami Police are investigating the cause of a crash that happened at approximately 11 a.m. at the intersection of Northeast Eighth Street and Second Avenue in Miami. Five bus passengers were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the car and a passenger were treated at the scene of the … Read More »

Multi-car Pileup Injures Many People

Imagine sitting at a bus stop one day and witnessing a seven vehicle crash that ended when it hit the stop. That’s exactly what happened in May near a Shell gas station off of LeJeune road. Five people were sent to the hospital as a result of the crash. The cars were all stopped at a red light, when another truck barreled through the intersection. It hit a Miami-Dade transport … Read More »

Freak Accident Causes Flames on I-595

In a dramatic accident, a motorcycle flipped over an overpass railing and onto a car below on I-75. Two people were taken to the hospital. Very fortunately, no one suffered any life-threatening injuries! The driver of the motorcycle lost control of the bike on an I-595 overpass and flew off the bike. The bike went over the railing and struck a car, causing it to burst into flames. It shut down … Read More »

Follow These Motorcycle Safety Tips

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 48-year-old Youssef Souliki was traveling Southbound I-95 south of Copans Road on Saturday at approximately 4:54 p.m. when, for reasons that are as yet unclear, he quickly changed several lanes and left the roadway on to the west shoulder. Souliki then overturned his Harley motorcycle and was ejected from it. Souliki was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The crash … Read More »

Hit and Run Driver Kills Pedestrian in Miami

A Davie pedestrian was hit and killed by a hit-and-run driver late Wednesday. At around 10:30 p.m., David John Perdue, age 47, was walking across the street in the in the area of N. 66th Avenue and Stirling Road when he was struck and killed by a motorist. Witnesses of the incident say that the man was struck by a car that fled eastbound toward State Road 7 from the … Read More »

DUI Student Turns herself in

Even though a 21-year-old student from the University of Miami turned herself in on Tuesday to begin a prison sentence for a deadly drunk driving accident, she may be facing some serious complications in her case. Ivanna Villanueva faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol, after having been involved in an accident occurred at the intersection of LeJeune Road and Majorca Avenue on October  2nd ,2011. Police … Read More »

Incorrect Police Reports: Can They Be Changed?

Car accidents cannot only be incredibly dangerous, but they can also become very complicated. In any car accident, everyone—the parties involved, witnesses, insurance agents, lawyers and even policemen who came out to the scene of the accident—has an opinion about what they think actually happened. Should your accident be taken to trial, one of the most important pieces of evidence you can have is a police report. But what if … Read More »