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1 dead, 1 hospitalized after deputy-involved rollover crash in NW Miami-Dade

1 dead, 1 hospitalized after deputy-involved rollover crash in NW Miami-Dade

Photo: WSVN A deputy-involved rollover crash in Northwest Miami-Dade left one person dead and sent another to the hospital, authorities said. According to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was involved in the two-vehicle wreck in the area of Northwest 51st Terrace and 33rd Avenue on Wednesday evening. The deputy was treated at the scene. 7News cameras captured a large law enforcement presence in the area. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, both civilian drivers were taken to the hospital. One of

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Okaloosa man arrested for DUI

Okaloosa man arrested for DUI

An Okaloosa man has been arrested for a DUI after hitting a stop sign According to the Florida Highway Patrol, on Wednesday morning, a 57-year-old man was driving north on 12th Street. FHP says the man’s vehicle struck a stop sign and, after further investigation, officials placed the man under arrest for DUI. The man was soon transported to the Okaloosa County Jail. Holding Impaired Drivers AccountableWhen a DUI accident occurs, holding the responsible party accountable is essential for justice

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Early morning school bus crash in DeFuniak Springs, WCSO says no serious injuries

Early morning school bus crash in DeFuniak Springs, WCSO says no serious injuries

Photo: WJHG Newsroom This morning, an accident on State Road 331 shut down southbound traffic. Lanes have since been reopened, but officials ask drivers to continue to use caution in the area. According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle hit the back of a school bus near Poelkings Drive in DeFuniak Springs. Officials say two students were confirmed to be on board. No serious injuries have been reported. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office and Walton County Fire Rescue

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Lanes reopen on I-295 near Monument Road after jackknifed semitruck causes backups

Lanes reopen on I-295 near Monument Road after jackknifed semitruck causes backups

Photo: (FL511) A jackknifed semitruck blocked the right lane on Interstate 295 before Southside Boulevard and Monument Road Wednesday evening. Around 8 p.m., all lanes were reopened. Drivers should expect delays in the area. Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable After a Truck CrashWhen a truck accident is caused by negligence, victims deserve justice. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to holding responsible drivers and companies accountable and helping you recover from your injuries. Our personal injury attorneys are skilled in truck accident

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Crash in Ocala prompts road closure, police say

Crash in Ocala prompts road closure, police say

Ocala police say they blocked off a street Wednesday afternoon because of an accident. Northeast 14th Street is fully blocked off due to a crash involving a motorcycle. Traffic is closed between Northeast 36th Ave and Northeast 36th Ave. Police say the motorcyclist has been taken to the hospital. Officials ask that you plan ahead and use alternate routes if you are traveling in the area. Holding Negligent Parties Accountable After a Motorcycle CrashWhen a motorcycle accident is caused by

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Teen rushed to hospital after being struck by car while riding scooter in Oakland Park

Teen rushed to hospital after being struck by car while riding scooter in Oakland Park

Photo: NBC6 A teenager was rushed to the hospital after they were struck by a car while riding a scooter in Oakland Park Wednesday morning, officials said. The incident happened in the area of Northwest 5th Avenue and W. Prospect Road. Footage from the scene showed a Toyota sedan with a smashed windshield and the scooter lying on the ground nearby. City officials said the teen was taken to a local hospital as a level-one trauma. Broward Sheriff’s Office officials

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Delray Beach broker arrested on DUI, hit-and-run charges in Boca Raton

Delray Beach broker arrested on DUI, hit-and-run charges in Boca Raton

A Delray Beach broker is accused of backing into another car at a popular restaurant and driving away while under the influence, according to the Boca Raton Police Department. BRPD says that on Sunday, officers arrested L, 55, after he allegedly sparked a domestic dispute at Maggiano’s on St. Andrews Boulevard, then got into his gray Tesla, backed into a parked Toyota Tacoma, and drove off. The driver of the truck told police that his front bumper was damaged, and later

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Girl, 13, hospitalized after being hit by car in Miami, first responders say

Girl, 13, hospitalized after being hit by car in Miami, first responders say

Police in Miami are investigating after they said a 13-year-old girl was hit by a car. They said it happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Northwest Seventh Street and 12th Avenue. According to police, officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a crash involving an underage pedestrian. Miami Fire Rescue crews rushed the girl to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in serious but stable condition, authorities said. Police did not say whether the driver

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2 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash on EB lanes of SR 112 at NW 22nd Ave

2 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash on EB lanes of SR 112 at NW 22nd Ave

Photo: WSVN Two people were rushed to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in Northwest Miami-Dade. Florida Highway Patrol troopers and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the eastbound lanes of State Road 112 at Northwest 22nd Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered above the scene, capturing the aftermath of the crash between a box truck, flatbed truck and a car carrier. Eastbound lanes were closed for hours, tying up rush hour traffic. All lanes have since re-opened. The conditions

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Kitchen fire at Boardwalk Convention Center

Kitchen fire at Boardwalk Convention Center

Photo: WJHG/WECP A kitchen fire broke out at the Boardwalk Convention Center on Wednesday afternoon. According to Panama City Beach officials, the fire has been extinguished. No injuries have been reported. We’ll provide more details as they become available. Holding Negligent Parties Accountable After a FireWhen a fire accident is caused by negligence, victims deserve justice. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to holding responsible parties accountable and helping you recover from your injuries. Our personal injury attorneys are skilled in

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Police looking for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run on Capper Road

Police looking for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run on Capper Road

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened early Wednesday morning in the College Park neighborhood. JSO said a vehicle, described as a dark SUV, hit a woman on Capper Road near Wingate Road around 3 a.m. The SUV driver then kept going without calling for help or providing any information, according to JSO. The woman died at the hospital, according to police. Hit and Run Accident Injury? We’re Here to HelpIf you’ve been injured in

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Man accused of hitting, choking, slamming victim onto the ground at Lehigh Acres vape shop

Man accused of hitting, choking, slamming victim onto the ground at Lehigh Acres vape shop

Photo: (LCSO) A man was arrested by deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office after he was accused of assault at a vape store in Lehigh Acres. LCSO says that on Sunday deputies responded to the reported assault at around 3 p.m. on Sunday. According to deputies, the suspect, V, 39, was involved in a verbal altercation with a store employee. The victim intervened and asked V to come outside and talk. When the two walked toward the exit, deputies

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