Hazardous Materials Crash Closes I-95 in St. Lucie County
202410.08
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Hazardous Materials Crash Closes I-95 in St. Lucie County

According to CBS12, authorities recently closed all northbound lanes of I-95 in St. Lucie County. This closure was due to a hazardous materials crash involving a vehicle carrying dangerous substances. Traffic backed up for miles as crews cleaned the crash site. They safely disposed of the hazardous materials before reopening the highway. This incident highlights…

Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise in Florida: A Growing Concern
202409.24
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Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise in Florida: A Growing Concern

According to a report in the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper, Florida’s capital recently experienced its eighth pedestrian fatality of the year. This tragic incident from last week highlights an extremely concerning trend of pedestrian fatalities across Florida. Statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles report 433 fatalities and 5,498 injuries from pedestrian…

Golf Cart Accident Leaves One Dead and Two Injured
202409.17
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Golf Cart Accident Leaves One Dead and Two Injured

A tragic golf cart accident in Fort Myers resulted in one fatality and two injuries one recent Saturday morning. The golf cart driver lost control of his golf cart and crashed into a propane truck. According to a report in the Miami Herald, the 44-year-old driver of the golf cart overcorrected after losing control. This…

Pedestrian Protection Act Aims to Protect U.S. Pedestrians
202409.04
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Pedestrian Protection Act Aims to Protect U.S. Pedestrians

Congress is introducing new legislation to enhance pedestrian safety on U.S. roads. With the size and weight of vehicles significantly increasing over the past thirty years, the pedestrian fatality rate has skyrocketed. The U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced the The Pedestrian Protection Act. This bill mandates the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to…

SUV Crash in Belle Glade Leaves Nine Dead
202408.06
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SUV Crash in Belle Glade Leaves Nine Dead

In a tragic incident that has gained national attention, an SUV crashed into a canal in Belle Glade. The western Palm Beach County SUV crash resulted in nine deaths, including six children. The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) is investigating the crash. An initial report from WPTV indicated that none of the ten individuals in…