Bike Accident in Melbourne Claims Bicyclist’s Life
202311.20
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Bike Accident in Melbourne Claims Bicyclist’s Life

A 60-year-old bicyclist tragically lost her life in a bike accident in a Melbourne intersection when a car turning left collided with her bicycle. According to a report on the incident, a witness informed Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigators that the bicyclist was crossing the crosswalk when the light turned green. At that moment, a…

Electrocution Accident Occurs in Jupiter
202311.07
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Electrocution Accident Occurs in Jupiter

Several children and adults were injured on October 22nd in a freak electrocution accident at the Harbourside Place shopping center in Jupiter. According to first responders at the scene, a child was playing in a fountain that features “no swimming” and “no climbing” signs when the child and several bystanders who had come to the…

Trucking Accident and Fire on I-595 Halted Traffic For Eight Hours
202311.01
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Trucking Accident and Fire on I-595 Halted Traffic For Eight Hours

Recently, a truck crashed and burst into flames on westbound I-595 in Davie, Broward County. The truck accident brought westbound traffic to a standstill for over eight hours while first responders cleared the scene. According to a local NBC news affiliate’s report, the truck, carrying cooking oil, experienced a tire failure, which led to the…

Hit and Run Incidents in Florida: Legislation Proposes Mandatory Accident Reports
202310.17
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Hit and Run Incidents in Florida: Legislation Proposes Mandatory Accident Reports

In a surprising response to hit and run incidents in Florida, legislators have introduced a proposal for the upcoming legislative session. Introduced by State Senator Jon Gruters of Sarasota, the proposed law would make it mandatory for auto repair shops to either request or complete crash reports before repairing vehicles damaged in accidents. According to…

Florida Train Accident: Tragedy in Plant City
202309.27
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Florida Train Accident: Tragedy in Plant City

A deadly train accident occurred in Plant City in central Florida near Tampa late last week, claiming six lives, including children, and leaving one other victim in critical condition.  An SUV, approaching an intersection equipped with both a stop sign and a railroad crossing sign, ventured onto the tracks, colliding with an oncoming freight train….