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Photo: FHP A 20-year-old Tampa man died after a motorcycle crash on State Road 54 in Pasco County Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said the crash happened at the intersection of Player Drive when a Chevy Suburban turned left into the path of an oncoming Kawasaki motorcycle driven by the 20-year-old man. According to FHP, the motorcyclist was traveling westbound on SR-54 at a high rate of speed while the SUV, driven by a 53-year-old New

Photo: Florida Highway Patrol A Spring Hill man fell asleep behind the wheel and caused a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Pasco County on Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). T said the crash happened near mile marker 284 as traffic slowed in the outside lane approaching an exit ramp, according to a crash report. FHP said a Nissan Frontier driven by 27-year-old P was traveling north in the inside lane when it drifted across lanes and

Photo: Florida Highway Patrol A 29-year-old New Port Richey woman was injured Sunday morning after losing control of her vehicle on U.S. Highway 19 in Pasco County, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said the woman was driving a Mazda CX30 northbound on U.S. Highway 19 around 9:25 a.m. when she lost control while passing through the intersection of Sunray Drive. The SUV traveled onto the northeast shoulder and struck a ditch, a concrete sidewalk and guy wires supporting

A fatal crash shut down southbound Interstate 75 in Pasco County late Sunday, forcing drivers off the highway near State Road 56. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers are investigating the crash near Milepost 274 on southbound I-75. Officials said all southbound traffic was being diverted onto SR-56 while the investigation continues. Protecting Your Interests in Car Accident CasesProtecting your interests after a car accident is essential to achieving a fair outcome. Ovadia Law Group is committed to providing

Photo: Dunedin Fire Rescue The incident occurred around 12:38 p.m. near 1 Causeway Boulevard when the plane experienced an in-flight emergency before making what the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office described as a “controlled emergency landing” along the north beach of Honeymoon Island State Park. Both occupants safely exited the aircraft and made it to shore with only minor injuries. The plane came to rest about 25 yards offshore. For beachgoers enjoying a Sunday afternoon by the water, the peaceful day

Photo: (FL511) A crash involving a truck is causing delays Saturday afternoon on I-95 North in Lake Worth Beach. According to Fl511, the crash happened before Exit 63 for 6th Avenue South, where three right lanes are blocked, according to traffic officials. Drivers are urged to slow down and move over for emergency crews and a Road Ranger working at the scene. Motorists should expect delays in the area and consider allowing extra travel time. No information on injuries or what

Photo: WPEC A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a high-speed train in West Palm Beach Saturday evening. According to the West Palm Beach Police Department, officers responded to a pedestrian-versus-train crash at 31st Street and Greenwood Avenue around 7:20 p.m. Police said one person was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. The investigation remains ongoing. CBS12 will update this story as more information becomes available. The Importance of Acting Quickly After a Pedestrian AccidentTime is critical

Photo: WPEC Friends, family, coworkers, and members of the community gathered on Sunday to honor the life of a beloved West Palm Beach bartender who was killed in a hit-and-run while riding an electric scooter home from work. A memorial for 28-year-old B started at 4 p.m. at O’Shea’s Irish Pub on Clematis Street where he worked. Flowers and handwritten messages reading, “You will be missed” line the window outside O’Shea’s Pub in memory of Connor. “Coming here is giving me comfort,” said Connor’s

Photo: (FL511) A truck hauling a trailer caught fire on Florida’s Turnpike near Hobe Sound Sunday afternoon, blocking a lane and causing delays. According to traffic officials, the fire happened around 2:37 p.m. on the northbound Turnpike before Mile Marker 126. The right lane is blocked as crews work to respond to the scene. Drivers are urged to use caution and expect delays while the incident is cleared. Your Legal Resource After a Truck AccidentIf you’ve been injured in a truck

Hundreds of mourners gathered at a Palm Bay church for a celebration of life in honor of a Brevard County teen who was killed last month when he was hit on an electric scooter. Now, his family is renewing calls for justice in his death and encouraging the public about organ donation and making sure to get a physical ID. The Florida Highway Patrol said a driver has not yet been identified, but a suspect car has been taken in

A deadly, head-on crash has shut down a stretch of SR-100 in Flagler County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 5:30 on Monday morning along SR-100 at Water Oak Boulevard in Bunnell. Troopers tell WESH 2 the crash involves a tractor-trailer and a pick up truck. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. FHP says both directions of SR-100 are blocked but a state trooper is on scene detouring drivers around the crash. Holding Negligent

Photo: Wesh2 A summer thunderstorm in Maitland uprooted a massive tree on Minnehaha Circle, crushing a family’s two cars and knocking down a power line. W, a resident of the home, described the moment the tree fell. “And at the end of the day, all we heard was and then crash. So this tree, as you guys took a picture. Sorry. You could see where it came from. The root up all the way over, and all of the limbs