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Two Dead In I-75 Crash

The state of Florida has seen more than 250,000 traffic incidents so far in 2018. So far there have been more than 159,000 of those which have resulted in injury and more than 1,800 deaths. Unfortunately, there will now be two more fatalities can be added to the total number of deaths for this year. According to a story that was reported on the CBS local station in Miami, a … Read More »

Officers On The Hunt For Hit And Run Driver

It seems unfathomable that anyone could hit another person and drive away from the scene of the accident. Even though getting into such an unfortunate situation may trigger the natural instinct to fight or flee, it should be resisted at all costs. To avoid facing the most serious charges, if someone hits a pedestrian, bicyclist, or even another vehicle, it is required that they stay at the scene of the … Read More »

Two Accidents Involve A Dozen Cars, But No Injuries!

A multi-car crash can be terrifying and even deadly.  On Monday, July 9th, two consecutive morning accidents caused by one driver resulted between 10 -12 vehicles involved in the accident. Almost miraculously, there were no fatalities or live threatening injuries that happened as a result. In a news story that appeared on the CBS local station in Miami’s website, it was reported that at least two women had to be taken … Read More »

Driver Goes On Rampage Through Wal-Mart Chasing Couple

Almost everyone knows that they can happen anytime and almost anywhere. No one, however, expects to have to avoid an oncoming vehicle when they are in the relative safety of a store. One woman in San Angelo, Texas just narrowly escaped being struck by a pickup truck while she was inside her local Wal-Mart.  According to a story which aired on the CBS Local station in Miami on June 28th, local … Read More »

News Anchor Injured In Cycling Accident

For more than a century, bicycling has become one of the best ways for anyone of any age to stay fit and healthy. In addition to being an enjoyable way to travel, it provides the means to get from one place to another while only involves pedal power. Riding a bicycle is also a great way to save money and to cut down on pollution or our overall global footprint. … Read More »

Head-On Collision In Hialeah

When driving down the road, there are probably few things more terrifying than to see another vehicle in your lane coming straight at you. That may have been precisely what was going through the minds of several people who found themselves in a head-on collision in Hialeah Gardens earlier this month. According to a story which was broadcast on the CBS local station in Miami, an accident in Hialeah Gardens … Read More »

Driver Intentionally Rear-Ends Cop, Then Goes On 100 MPH Chase On Turnpike

Dashcam footage released by the Florida Highway Patrol on June 6th reveals a harrowing experience on the Florida Turnpike. According to a story which appeared on the CBS Local Miami website, trooper Vanessa Franceschi was conducting a routine traffic stop in Miami-Dade in April when her cruiser was intentionally rear-ended by a Honda Civic. The driver of the Civic then immediately sped off, with Trooper Franceschi in pursuit. Franceschi continued to … Read More »

Crash Insurance Case Assisted By Unlikely Source

There is a purpose for having insurance on your vehicle at all times. One woman, however, is found herself in a bit of trouble in 2016 when she is accused of insurance fraud for her purchase insurance online a mere 10 minutes after a crash. According to an article appearing on the Miami CBS Local website, the woman and her attorney received a bit of legal assistance at her hearing … Read More »

Truck Falls Over Embankment In Golden Glades

For anyone who has been in an accident or needed help, whenever a Good Samaritan shows up, it can be especially reassuring. That sort of kindness is what may have saved a young woman’s life after her pickup truck plunged over a guardrail in Miami Gardens. According to a news story which appeared on the CBS Local Miami website, the accident happened on the on-ramp to the Florida Turnpike from the … Read More »

Hit-And-Run Driver Found In Miami

The urge to fight or flee can be strong enough for reasonable people to do things that they might not have done otherwise. This appears to possibly be what happened in an accident last week.  Police have found and arrested an alleged hit-and-run driver for his role in a fatal accident that happened in Miami-Dade on Sunday evening. According to a story appearing on the NBC Miami website, Michael Vernet, 59, … Read More »

Seven Joyriders Steal Car, Now Two Are Dead And Five Are Injured

A vehicle that was stolen by a group of seven adolescents aged 12 -14 has ended in tragedy on Monday leaving five of the youths injured and claiming the lives of two others. As reported on the NBC Miami Website, Broward County Sheriff’s Office Deputies say that the incident occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. in the 1100 block of NW 15th Street in Pompano Beach. The driver of the stolen … Read More »

Police Search For Hit And Run Driver Responsible For Fatal Accident In Miami

A bicyclist has been struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash that happened in Northwest Miami-Dade on Tuesday Night.  Authorities are still searching for the driver responsible for the fatal accident. NBC Miami reported on their website that the man who was killed has been identified by authorities as Charles Taylor, 55.  Taylor had been crossing the street in the 12500 block of Northwest 17th Avenue when he was struck by … Read More »

Fatal Wrong-Way Wreck On I-95

The Florida Highway Patrol received multiple calls regarding a vehicle traveling the wrong way on I-95 just moments before a fatal crash early Saturday morning. According to a news story that appeared on Miami’s CBS local website many of those calls were regarding a white or silver vehicle driving the wrong way down the highway. Sgt. Lazaro Castano of the Florida Highway Patrol Officer said in an interview that the FHP … Read More »

Rollover Crash Kills One, Injures 14 On I-75

The actions of one person can change the lives of others, sometimes tragically. That is what happened after a fatal rollover crash that happened on Tuesday that left one person is dead and an additional 15 others injured. According to a story on the NBC Miami website, Miami Police have arrested Nisbany Surit Garcias, 30, on charges which include DUI causing serious bodily injury and DUI with damage to the property … Read More »