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A deadly crash in Dixie County Thursday morning is under investigation. State troopers say a 32-year-old woman from Palm Beach County was killed. A 41-year-old man, also from Palm Beach County, has injuries listed as serious and was flown to UF Health Shands. Troopers say they were not wearing seatbelts when their SUV hit a pickup on US 19 a little before 11:30 Thursday morning. Understanding Your Rights After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, understanding your legal rights is

 A 47-year old man from Old Town is dead after crashing his pickup truck into a tree Thursday night. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the man was traveling southbound on County Road 349 just before 9:30 p.m. when he drove off the road for unknown reasons. Troopers say he tried to drive back on the main road but crashed into a tree. The man was taken to UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville where he later died. FHP troopers are

Authorities are searching for a driver that left a pedestrian hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Miami on Thursday morning. Officers responded to the 1600 block of Northwest 7th Avenue at 6:18 a.m. Miami Fire Rescue also responded and took the victim to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. Information about the suspect or the vehicle involved was not immediately released. The investigation continues. Why Choose Ovadia Law Group for Your Pedestrian Accident CaseChoosing the right law firm after a

Photo: Cbs12 All southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike were closed in St. Lucie County late Friday morning because of a vehicle fire, according to Florida 511. The fire was reported before mile marker 162. Florida 511 listed the incident as major and said the right shoulder is closed as of 12:22 p.m. Live video from Florida 511 shows traffic moving slowly around emergency vehicles stopped on the shoulder. The incident began at about 10:56 a.m. Motorists should avoid the area

Photo: Cbs12 A crash is blocking two right lanes on Florida’s Turnpike northbound in Palm Beach County Friday morning. The crash is before Exit 75 near Glades Road, according to Florida 511. Florida 511 traffic cameras show a major gaggle of cars and Florida Highway Patrol troopers at the scene. A semi-truck is sitting on the grass shoulder. Drivers should expect delays and use caution in the area. Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable After a Car CrashWhen a car accident is

New details in a crash report say a 21-year-old Okeechobee woman was killed Thursday in a crash involving a tractor-trailer at the intersection of State Road 710 and SE 86th Boulevard. The crash happened at about 1:03 p.m., according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the woman was driving a 2000 Ford Expedition and was stopped on SE 86th Boulevard, facing northeast. She attempted to make a left turn onto westbound State Road 710 but failed

Photo: local10 A pedestrian died Thursday night after being struck by a bus in Miami Beach, authorities confirmed. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 7:20 p.m. along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 195 near Alton Road. Troopers said the victim walked into the roadway and was struck by an oncoming bus. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. According to troopers, the roadway was closed during the preliminary investigation, but all lanes have since

A man is lucky to be alive after being run off the road in Hernando County. Jack Reid said a pickup truck was tailing him and ended up clipping him, Saturday morning. Reid said he veered into the next lane, and then his car flipped over several times. Although he was in shock, Reid said, he was not hurt. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. The driver has not been identified. Hit and Run Accident Injury? We’re Here to

Officials are investigating a fatal accident in Fort Lauderdale after a freight train fatally struck a pedestrian Friday morning near North Andrews Avenue and North Flagler Drive. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, the pedestrian was pronounced dead on scene and the Florida East Coast Railway train is stopped on the tracks as the death investigation is underway. 7Skyforce captured a yellow tarp underneath one of the cargo carriers. Police have not yet identified the victim. Detectives shut down various roads

he driver of a pickup truck went on a dangerous drive when they knocked down a light pole and then barreled into a home in Miami. City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the scene of a crash in the area of Northwest 12th Avenue and 26th Street in Miami on Thursday night. 7News cameras captured the aftermath of the crash. The damaged truck was parked next to the home with a pole on top of

A man in his 20s riding a mini bike in Northwest Jacksonville was fatally hit Thursday afternoon. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, around 3:45 p.m., the man was riding along Moncrief Road when a driver in a red SUV attempted to turn left onto 45th Street. The SUV driver did not see the man and hit him, according to JSO. He was taken to the hospital, where he died. JSO said the case is still under investigation to determine

Three people were killed Thursday night in a four-vehicle crash on State Road 100 near Bardin Road, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. The crash shut down both directions of State Road 100 for several hours. The people killed were a 64-year-old Alachua man who was driving one sedan, and a 23-year-old Orlando man and 26-year-old Orlando man who were driving and riding in a second sedan, respectively. According to FHP, the first sedan was traveling east on State