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Photo by: cbs12  A crash between a vehicle and a Brightline train has closed Southeast Dixie Highway in Stuart on Wednesday night. According to the Stuart Police Department (SPD), Southeast Dixie Highway near Southeast Decker Avenue is closed after a Brightline train struck an unoccupied vehicle. Photos from SPD shows a smashed SUV on the train tracks with a Brightline train wedged into it. At this time it’s unclear how the vehicle ended up on the tracks or where the

Photo by: (St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office) A St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy was seriously injured in a crash early Thursday in Hastings, according to officials. SJSO said the single-vehicle crash happened just after 4 a.m. on County Road 13 South near Hub Bailey Road. According to SJSO, the deputy sustained serious injuries, but his condition is non-life-threatening, according to JSO. The deputy was transported by St. Johns County Fire Rescue to Halifax Medical Center in Daytona. The

A vehicle crash on I-75 (mile marker 282) southbound in Wesley Chapel has caused the inside and center lanes to be blocked, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The northbound inside lane is also blocked. Injuries are reported. Common Causes of Car Accidents Car accidents happen for many reasons, including distracted driving, speeding, and reckless behavior. When negligence causes an accident, victims often face overwhelming challenges. Ovadia Law Group specializes in car accident claims and knows how to hold responsible parties

UPDATE: As of 8:30 a.m., all lanes are now open. A major crash is causing huge headaches for morning commuters on I-275 northbound. The crash location is just beyond Sunshine Skyway Bridge, at MM-15. At one point, crews had to fully block northbound lanes, creating a significant backup. Drivers are currently stuck in a 40 minute delay, with traffic crawling for 9 miles to before the Skyway Bridge Toll Plaza. Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer Car accidents can

A four-vehicle crash that shut down State Road A1A for hours left a motorcyclist dead and another seriously injured in Flagler Beach on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 12:19 p.m. on State Road A1A at South 26th Street. The crash involved a GMC Sierra pickup truck, a Tri Glide Harley Davidson motorcycle, an Electra Glide Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Freightliner propane truck, according to a crash report. Troopers said the

Officers arrested a woman accused of leaving the scene of a traffic crash and driving while under the influence. According to the arrest report for DM, 36, she rear-ended another vehicle on Southwest Archer Road and left the scene. Officers say the crash caused substantial damage to the other person’s car, and the driver reported a possible injury. The victim told officers that Mappeared to be under the influence. The victim made note of M’s tag number, which was used

Photo by: Local10  At least one person has died following a crash in North Broward on Wednesday, authorities said. Broward County Regional Communications received a call around 11:45 a.m. reporting a crash near the 4700 block of Northwest 48th Street. Deputies from the Broward Sheriff’s Office responded and found that the crash involved a moving vehicle and a truck that was parked on the road while pulling a trailer. Authorities said preliminary investigations indicate the vehicle struck the driver of

Photo by: (CCFR) Columbia County Fire Rescue crews saved a pickup truck driver from a precarious situation after the driver’s iPhone sent an automatic crash notification. On Tuesday night, firefighters say they were notified of a crash on U.S. Highway 441, south of Southwest County Road 240. The property owner told crews that the pickup veered off the highway, traveled through a fence, and ended up on top of a metal cow pen. Firefighters safely removed the driver from the

A man arrested Tuesday is accused of trying to run after striking a bicyclist with a box truck in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers were dispatched around 8 p.m. to two scenes, that of the crash itself — near the intersection of U.S. 441 (Orange Blossom Trail) and Woodsmere Avenue — and to mile marker 90A on eastbound Interstate 4, where the box truck driver had been stopped and detained by Orange County sheriff’s deputies, an

The US Coast Guard is investigating an airboat crash south of Arcadia that happened Tuesday afternoon. The Desoto County Sheriff’s Office said it was near a boat ramp, on the Peace River. FOX 4’s Hunter Walterman spoke with a woman who was on the boat when the crash happened. Kaitlynn Wright said she was on an airboat with several people, including her mother and sister. They were headed to a ramp near the Nav-A-Gator Bar and Grill when another boat

 Two Miami police motormen were hurt Wednesday morning on the Dolphin Expressway, Miami police confirmed. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes near Northwest 42nd Avenue. Officers responded after reports that an SUV had struck multiple motormen who were working on or near the roadway. Mike Vega, a spokesperson for the Miami Police Department, said the motormen who were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center are expected to be OK and may have suffered leg and arm injuries.

Photo by: Tiffany Legg The Bartow Fire Department battled a massive fire at Sonny’s BBQ on Wednesday morning. Crews responded to 595 North Broadway Avenue regarding a fire at the restaurant. No other details were immediately available. A fire accident can change your life in an instant. Ovadia Law Group understands the challenges victims face and is committed to providing exceptional legal representation. Our personal injury lawyers will fight tirelessly to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve for your