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More Recalls from a Major Manufacturer

Recalls by the Toyota Company are targeting vehicles owned by people who live in areas of high humidity, like South Florida. Parts supplied to the car manufacturer by the Takata Company have been shown to fail when they are in environments that have high humidity. Since these parts are part of the airbag assembly, the inflator specifically, they are of a special concern. The failure of these parts has included … Read More »

Sidewalk Cafe’ Accident Victims Speak Out

“It kind of looked like a bomb had just gone off” After the incident where a motorist drove off the road into a group of diners outside the Café Lemoni on NE 2nd Avenue, Victims of the accident have begun speaking out about their experiences. One man who was dining there described the chaos that was left in the wake of the terrible incident. “When I was on the ground … Read More »

Boating Tragedy Leaves 1 Man Seriously Injured

Saturday night’s horrifying boating accident has left a young mother dead and another man badly injured and in intensive care. Dayron Baralt, a twenty-three year old club promoter, Maykel Perdomo and the mother of Perdomo’s child, Maria Del Valle, were all out on a twenty-seven foot pleasure boat near the Matheson Hammock Park and Marina when they were run over by a sixty-eight foot motor yacht. The pilot of the … Read More »

Carjacker Hits Four and Parked Cars

A man has been arrested in conjunction with a number of hit and run incidents that allegedly occurred while he attempted to evade capture. Alberto Ruiz, 50, was arrested on Wednesday, twelve hours after the incident. The four people he allegedly ran over with the stolen car were all employees of the J.W. Marriott Marquis Hotel. While attempting to flee with the stolen Lexus, Ruiz used the car as a … Read More »

Diners Get Served Up More Than Expected, Ten Injured

Unsuspecting diners got served more than they expected when a vehicle crashed into a crowd outside a Miami pizza shop. A man traveling southbound in a Toyota Camry first struck a pole and then careened into the patrons sitting in the outdoor dining area of the Lemoni Cafe & Lemoni Pizzeria on Northeast Second Ave.”We found utter chaos. People out in the streets, trying to help others that were injured,” … Read More »

School Bus Accident Leaves Ten with Injuries

Monday afternoon, while children were disembarking from a school bus, a semi-tractor truck rear-ended the school bus. Ten people were injured, including seven of the children, the bus driver, the truck driver and a passenger in the truck. Authorities didn’t believe that any of the injuries would prove to be life threatening, though two or three of the children injured were believed to have sustained serious injuries during the accident. … Read More »

Vehicle Hits Median, Kills Driver

Broward deputies said that a 32-year-old Pembroke Pines man has died after smashing into a tree. Law enforcement officials said that Brendon Bachelor’s vehicle rolled over after initially hitting a median after crashing. The vehicle mishap happened at 11100 Stirling Road in Cooper City around 4 AM on Saturday. Sheriff’s deputies also said Bachelor was traveling at an unsafe rate of speed when he approached SW 110 Avenue. The victim’s vehicle hit … Read More »

Aaron Cohen Bill Sent to the Governor

Hit and run accidents are among the worst accidents one can experience. To flee the scene of an accident shows a basic lack of compassion and empathy for other people. The law punishes people harshly for running away from accidents. The Florida legislature has decided to make it even harsher. In 2012, Aaron Cohen was killed on the Rickenbacker Causeway while he was cycling. He died at the scene of … Read More »

Car Plows into Sushi Restaurant

Sushi lovers may love raw fish but they don’t expect to experience bodily harm themselves while dining! That’s what happened to patrons at a local sushi restaurant when a car plowed through the restaurant. It happened at the Heart Rock Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar. Four people in total were injured as a result of the accident. Thankfully, all are expected to survive. According to the driver, the car suddenly … Read More »

Cooper City Rollover Accident Claims the Life of 1

Broward deputies said that a 32-year-old Pembroke Pines man has died after smashing into a tree. Law enforcement officials said that Brendon Bachelor’s vehicle rolled over after initially hitting a median after crashing. The vehicle mishap happened at 11100 Stirling Road in Cooper City around 4 AM on Saturday authorities revealed. Sheriff’s deputies also said Bachelor was heading westbound on Stirling Road in a 2013 Hyundai Sonata and traveling at … Read More »

Florida Judge Faces Loss of Seat Over DWI Arrest

In Miami, A Florida Judge has been suspended as the state Supreme Court continues an investigation into her DWI arrest earlier this month after she allegedly injured a man while driving intoxicated. Judge Gisele Pollack has been suspended without pay while the investigation into the alleged incident continues as of Friday, May 23 when the ruling came down. She reportedly admitted having gotten into the accident after leaving a substance … Read More »

Driver of Lamborghini in Deadly Crash Pleads Not Guilty

Driving while intoxicated is a serious charge, and one that regrettable is all too common. The reason for the stiff sentences, and higher court settlements is the fear the public has toward this problem. While typically the drunk driver is someone who has an issue with alcohol, once behind the wheel he or she is taking on the responsibility of driving. The cost to the public caused by drunk drivers … Read More »