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One person was reported dead Sunday night after a vehicle crash with a disabled tractor-trailer I-75 in Ocala. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers, around 4 p.m. Sunday, FHP troopers were dispatched after a Dodge Challenger rear-ended a stopped tractor-trailer in the emergency lane on the southbound lane of I-75 near mile marker 359. The right and center lanes were blocked off but have been cleared at the time of publication, according to FHP’s live traffic crash and road condition report.

Photo by: wsvn A man was killed in Davie when storms moved through South Florida this weekend. Officials with Davie Fire Rescue said the victim was struck by lightning, Sunday morning. Investigators said the man was found dead at Vista View Park, located near Southwest 142nd Avenue and 40th Street. The park was closed for some time for safety reasons. Comprehensive Legal Support for Storm Damage Claims Being struck by lightning or suffering storm damage can result in severe injuries

Photo by: Fox35Orlando A motorcyclist is dead after crashing while going around a curve in Seminole County Friday morning, according to troopers. The Florida Highway Patrol said the incident happened shortly before 8 a.m. on Rinehart Road and Plantation Lakes Circle in Sanford. Authorities said a Honda CBR600RR motorcycle was headed northbound on Rinehart Road when it ran off the roadway while going around a curve. The rider was thrown from the bike. They were taken to a local hospital

Photo by: WPEC West Palm Beach Four people are dead and one person is in critical condition following a crash on I-95 in Indian River County.  The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kevin Jaworski said the fatalities include three adults and one child.  The deadly crash occurred on Monday morning and closed all lanes on I-95 for traffic heading northbound.  Caption: The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kevin Jaworski said the fatalities include three adults and one child.

A man walking across the street in Orange County died after being hit by a car early Saturday morning, according to FHP.  The crash happened around 12:40 a.m. when a man was crossing West Oak Ridge Road and Chancellor Drive in an unmarked crosswalk, FHP said.  A Ford C-Max was traveling west on West Oak Ridge Road East of Chancellor Drive when the man entered the car’s direct path. The man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  His

Photo by: Volusia Fire Rescue Several people had to be taken to the hospital following a head-on crash involving a semi-truck and car on I-95 in Volusia County, fire crews say.  Multiple fire agencies responded to the crash that happened Sunday morning in the area of the 275 Southbound I-95 lane.  Fire crews say several people were triaged and taken to the hospital. The exact number of people hurt remains unknown.  Two of those injured were transported as trauma alerts.  No

Photo by:  DeLand Fire Department Four people were taken to the hospital after a car they were traveling in crashed into several trees early Sunday morning in DeLand, fire crews said.  The crash happened shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of S. Julia Avenue and W. Voorhis Avenue.  A car containing four people had crashed into multiple trees, causing one of the occupants to get ejected from the car.  Two others were taken to a hospital as trauma

Officials are investigating a fatal crash occurred on I-75 in Marion County. It happened Saturday afternoon just after 4:00 p.m. near MM 359 when officials said a 27-year-old man was driving southbound in an outside lane. FHP troopers said for reasons still under investigation the man then traveled onto the shoulder lane and struck the back of a truck’s trailer that was disabled on the emergency shoulder.  The 27-year-old man died on the scene, according to officials. The driver of

 Hillsborough County deputies are investigating the death of a six-year-old autistic child in Brandon. Officials say they received a call about a missing child just before 4 p.m. on Sunday.   While at the Lumsden Road location, they found the child in a body of water and say they immediately began life-saving measures.  The child died at the hospital.  Deputies are investigating. Compassionate Legal Support for Wrongful Death Cases Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is a devastating

Photo by: USCGSoutheast Three people were rescued after their boat sank off Egmont Key on Saturday night, according to the Coast Guard. Officials say they were rescued by a St. Pete rescue crew around 10 p.m. The Coast Guard says survivors called for assistance on Ch. 16 and wore life jackets. The vessel is not a hazard to navigation, according to authorities. Expert Legal Support for Boat Accident Victims Boat accidents can lead to serious injuries, property damage, and emotional trauma. At

A 56-year-old Dade City man died at the hospital after a crash on Saturday afternoon, according to troopers. The Florida Highway Patrol says a GMC 2500 pickup was exiting the Hernando County solid waste station located at 33070 Cortez Blvd in Dade City as a Yamaha motorcycle was traveling eastbound on SR-50 just after 1:30 p.m. The 67-year-old Webster man driving the truck didn’t yield to the motorcycle and turned left into its path, according to officials. Authorities say the motorcyclist was

Photo by: Florida Highway Patrol According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Bradenton woman sped off an exit ramp in Hillsborough County and hit a tree while being pursued by a trooper early on Sunday morning. FHP says the driver of a dark blue Mercedes A220, later identified as 25-year-old Sahai Mata Flatts, took off on SR 589 as a trooper was trying to initiate a traffic stop just after 1 a.m. Mata Flatts reached speeds up to 130 mph as she continued northbound