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Arrest Made 1 Year After Fatal Hit & Run of Tow Truck Driver

Families of hit-and-run attacks certainly have reason to want justice, or at least to know who would hurt or killed their loved one and not even stop to help them in any way. This most definitely was the case for the family of David Chirinos, 43, a tow truck driver that was hit on the highway nearly a year ago. Finally, an arrest has been made. According to his daughter … Read More »

Four Seriously Injured When Police Chase Ends With Collision in Miami Gardens

In Miami Gardens recently, a driver led police on a chase that covered two counties and injured four people.  The chase ended when the driver of a white Cadillac ran a red light at the intersection of State Road 441 and Miami Gardens Drive and collided with a Nissan Sentra and another vehicle.  The driver of the Cadillac was taken into custody following the accident. The driver fled police for … Read More »

1 Dies in Crash with Del Rey Beach Tri-Rail

Trains are normally considered a very safe form of transportation, and, compared to cars, they are statistically very safe. The problem is the number of people on one train. One accident can kill or injure dozens of people at a time.A recent Delray Beach area crash shows that. A Tri-Rail train struck a car last Thursday morning, killing the driver of the car and injuring several on the train. The … Read More »

Miami Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Others Injured

Irresponsible drivers are, without a doubt, the main cause of most major car accidents. So many crashes result from drunk or drugged drivers, or at least distracted drivers, leaving innocent victims in the hospital and with thousands of dollars to pay in medical and repair bills. But isn’t it the case that some roads, because of the faulty way they are designed or laid out, seem to cause more accidents … Read More »

Reckless Lamborghini Driver Kills one in Causeway Crash

Have you ever been behind the wheel of a luxury sports car, like a Lamborghini? Most of us never have and can only dream of such a ride. When we see someone else, perhaps a wealthy business owner, driving as car like that, we may marvel at the spectacular design of the car. Sometimes, however, such a fast and powerful car can become a weapon of death and destruction, especially … Read More »

Good Samaritan Killed by Drunk Driver

It’s so good when someone is willing to stop and help a neighbor out, since these so-called good Samaritans are becoming more and more rare these days. It’s also incredibly sad when a Good Samaritan is hurt or killed for his or her kind actions. Take a recent Miami-area example, in which three people were killed by a drunk driver. Eduardo Hernandez was one such Good Samaritan. He stopped to … Read More »

Motorcycle Fatality in Ft. Lauderdale

If we pay attention to motorcycle crash statistics, more people are getting injured in motorcycle crashes year over year.  This is according to a study done by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association.  Florida ranks third in motorcycle accidents, right behind Texas and California. Every time that you’re out on the road in a motorcycle, it’s necessary to wear a helmet. The reason?  “Wearing a helmet reduces your chances of getting … Read More »

Hialeah Bus Crash Injures 4

As the body grows older, it grows frailer and requires more care. Once simple obstacles can become major dangers. And all the extra care incurs more expenses for both those injured and their families. A 98-year-old woman was riding in a Miami-Date public transit bus when that bus was hit a car. The crash left four injured, including the 98-year-old woman. The crash happened in Hialeah, at East 4th Avenue … Read More »

Greyhound Bus Caught in the Middle of Crash

When you’re on the road, it’s your duty and your obligation to pay attention to what’s going on.  As a driver, one can easily slide into an ‘autopilot’ mode while on the road, especially when it’s late at night.  You don’t expect to see someone driving southbound in a northbound highway lane. That’s what happened in Hamilton County just before midnight the other day.  A 91-year-old man driving a Buick … Read More »

Woman Killed in HIt-and-Run Accident Just Outside Her Home

The world can be a dangerous place, but we almost always feel safe at home. When home, we expect shelter from the dangers of outside. It’s where we relax and can be ourselves. But what happens when danger—or even death—finds us right at home, when we least expect it? That’s what happened last week to Elizabeth Cordona, age 22, in Miami. She was leaving her home, at 3810 NW 13th … Read More »

A Bang, and then a Body

Cars, in the ideal world, should always be keeping a lookout on the road, always have properly functioning equipment, and always be aware of people on foot or on two wheels. Walking across the street should be safe at any time. We are, unfortunately, not living in the ideal world.  A man was crossing the street around the northbound lanes of US 27 when he was struck by a vehicle … Read More »

Toyota Major Vehicle Recall

More than six million vehicles have been recalled in one of Toyota’s larges recalls in history. This recall involves 27 models including the Corolla, Rav 4, and Highlander. Other vehicles involved in the recall include Yaris Hatchback vehicles, Yaris Sedan vehicles, and Scion xD vehicles, but only of certain year models. The company reports that the recall is necessary because of a defecting engine starter, and, although they say they … Read More »