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Hit And Run Injures 3 People

A hit-and-run crash in Opa –locka injured three people that had to be airlifted to an area hospital for treatment. CBS Local in Miami reported that in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 3 at NW 22nd Avenue and 135th Street. A vehicle was overturned after it was struck at the intersection at approximately 5:30 a.m. A man and woman were trapped inside. According to Fire Captain Christopher Morales, it … Read More »

Family Sues Lime For Scooter Accident

Climate change is on almost everyone’s mind these days. Communities across the country are helping people to save money and opt toward renewable energy and transportation options. Some do this by renting out vehicles to members of the community to use for short trips around town. A South Florida company, however, is now facing a lawsuit after a young woman who rented one of their vehicles in December was struck … Read More »

Vehicle Fire Claims Driver Of Speeding Electric Vehicle

Independent automaker, Tesla, may be facing additional headaches after a driver of a Tesla Model S was killed when his car crashed near Fort Lauderdale and caught fire. The Orlando Sentinel reports that the accident happened on February 24th at approximately 4:30 p.m. Investigators say that the car the car had been traveling between 75 -90 mph in the 1300 block of Flamingo Road when it left the roadway, went … Read More »

Camera Captures Officer Getting Hit By A Car

A birthday trip ended tragically for one Maryland woman who was out celebrating with a friend on the evening of Sunday, October 17th, 2017. After leaving the establishment where they had been celebrating, 22-year-old Cariann Hithon got behind the wheel of her car and got into a series of accidents, including a hit and run with a pickup truck. CBS Miami reported that newly released body-cam video obtained from the … Read More »

Transit Bus Crash Injures 14, No Fatalities

Taking the bus and other forms of public transit can be an economical and efficient way to get to around. Even when taking this kind of transportation, however, accidents can still occur. According to the National Transportation Highway Safety Administration from 2006 to 2016, intercity buses accounted for 13 percent, and school buses and transit buses accounted for 40 percent and 34 percent of bus crashes that involved injuries or … Read More »

Bicyclist Bystander Killed In Collision

Because Florida has good weather almost year round, taking a bicycle rather than a motor vehicle makes good sense. Many Florida residents choose a bicycle in order to save money or to help reduce their carbon footprint. As positive as this is, according to the CDC and the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, the state of Florida remains one of the highest injury and fatality rates in the … Read More »

Wheels Up, Guns Down Ride Causes Problems For Local Law Enforcement

What had begun a few years ago as a way to promote non-violence in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and promote non-violence is now causing some concern for local law enforcement agencies. In a news story which appeared on the CBS Local website in Miami, the annual “Wheels Up, Guns Down” ride is now causing potentially dangerous situations on South Florida roadways. Motorcycles ATV’s and dirt bikes take … Read More »

Witnesses Say Victim Was Dragged In Hit And Run

It takes someone who is very callous or extremely panicked to hit someone without stopping to take responsibility for their actions. In a story which ran on the CBS local station, Miami Police investigators are now one step closer to finding the driver who was responsible for a hit-and-run crash on Tuesday. The crash has left one woman in the hospital in critical condition. Authorities released identifying information about the … Read More »

Woman Rescued From Deep Ditch Filled With Water

A woman’s desperate call for help after she became trapped in her sinking vehicle that went into a water-filled ditch ended in her rescue. In a story which appeared on the CBS local station in Miami’s website, the Florida Highway Patrol reported that 33-year-old Amanda Antonio had been traveling eastbound on Interstate 4, just after the U.S. 301 exit when another vehicle cut her off.  As a result, Antonio lost … Read More »

Good Samaritan Claims Instinct Helped Him Save Couple From Vehicle Fire

Most of us have heard the story of the Good Samaritan and hope that if we are in a position to need help, someone will be there to help. Conversely, if we see others in trouble, it is a natural instinct to help when and if we can. According to a story appearing on the CBS local station in Miami, that is exactly what happened to a couple who were … Read More »

Three Bus Chain Reaction Accident Near Miramar High School

A school bus accident can be especially worrisome for parents for a number of reasons. The lack of seat belts and other safety equipment means that students run a real risk of injury. It is thought that their weight keeps them safe, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe vehicles in an accident. Such an accident involving three school buses happened on Tuesday, December 18th in Miramar. The accident resulted in … Read More »

Two Disney Buses Collide Near EPCOT

Even when you’re on vacation and leave the driving to someone else, there is still a chance of getting into an accident. Bus accidents can occur just as easily as accidents involving other types of motor vehicles and can end in injuries for passengers who are on board. Such an incident happened recently at Disney’s Epcot Center in Orlando on Tuesday, December 11th. NBC affiliate in Miami, WTVJ reported that … Read More »