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A St. Petersburg man was arrested after a deadly head-on collision, the St. Petersburg Police Department announced. Brett McClelland, 41, was driving a Subaru Outback in the westbound lanes on the 7800 block of 38th Avenue North on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., when he swerved into oncoming traffic. SPPD said McClelland struck a black Toyota Sedan that was heading eastbound. The driver of the Toyota was seriously injured, and the passenger, Angel Shihate, 89, died of her injuries at the

A 49-year-old man from Middleburg died Wednesday night in an ATV crash on County Road 209 in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the ATV was traveling northbound on CR-209 near Decoy Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a left curve. The ATV then entered the woodline and overturned. The 49-year-old passenger was thrown from the ATV. He died at the scene, FHP said. The 30-year-old driver, also from Middleburg, suffered

Photo by: Maitland Fire Rescue The Brief A man crashed his vehicle into his own apartment Wednesday afternoon, according to Maitland Fire Rescue. What we know: A man crashed his vehicle into his own apartment Wednesday afternoon in the Visconti West Condominiums off Fennell Street in Maitland, according to Maitland Fire Rescue.  The car went through an exterior patio and into the kitchen. First responders moved the vehicle back outside. Officials said the driver was not seriously injured, and no

Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando The southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike are shut down right now in Clermont because of a fatal crash involving four vehicles. The crash happened near the Hancock Road exit on Wednesday afternoon. One person was killed, but the Florida Highway Patrol has no details right now on how the crash happened. The highway is expected to be blocked for some time. The crash is under investigation. Stay with News 6 for updates. Why Hiring a Car

 An elderly woman died following a car crash she was in back in August. A crash report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) says Sherly Anne Jordan, 83, died in a hospice from the injuries she sustained during the collision. The crash report says on August 17, a 25-year-old was driving east in a 2024 Jeep Wrangler on Linton Boulevard in the middle through lane. There was a 27-year-old passenger in the car at the time of the

First responders in Miami rushed to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday night. It happened in the area of Northwest 22nd Court and Seventh Street. One of the vehicles ended up on its roof. According to authorities, a 63-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were injured in the crash. Miami Fire Rescue crews rushed the man and woman to Jackson Memorial Hospital in stable condition. The circumstances surrounding the crash are under investigation. What to Do After a

 A man died Wednesday morning after he ended up pinned between the arms and body of a forklift while moving rocks, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. According to JSO, the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Philips Highway when the man, who worked for an “operating business” that required moving equipment, was transporting a pallet of rocks. “During the transportation, something occurred pinning him between the arms and body of the forklift,” police said. The man died at the scene,

The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said a woman was killed while crossing the street on Tuesday evening. Police said the incident occurred when a 56-year-old woman was attempting to cross the street in the 400 block of 34th Street North shortly after 10 p.m. on Sept. 23. SPPD said the woman was attempting to cross east to west on 34th St. N when she entered the path of an F-150 truck in the southbound lane and was struck. The

Two people were transported to a hospital Wednesday after they fell into an empty swimming pool in Weston from the roof of a home, first responders confirmed. According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, the incident happened in the 4100 block of Boston Court. It’s unclear whether the victims live at the home or were there to work on the roof, BSFR officials said. Sky 10 was above the scene around 1:40 p.m. as a large amount of blood could be

On Wednesday, two cars were involved in an accident near the Hathaway Bridge on Panama City Beach. The accident resulted in a rollover. One person was transported from the scene, but there are no confirmed reports of injuries. We are told both cars were traveling in the same direction before the accident happened. Since this is an ongoing investigation, no fault is being provided at this time. What to Do After a Car Accident: Legal Steps to Protect YourselfAfter a

One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Ocala Wednesday morning. Police say a Ford vehicle going east veered into oncoming traffic near the Dunkin’ Donuts at 2400 E Silver Springs Blvd. and hit a westbound Dodge Ram. They say the driver of the Ford died at the scene, and the other driver has been taken to the hospital with potential serious injuries. All westbound lanes on East Silver Springs Boulevard at the intersection of Northeast 25th Avenue are

A crash with injuries involving a motorcycle was causing major traffic backups Wednesday morning on Interstate 95 at the Race Track Road overpass, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue. All lanes reopened around 12:15 p.m. According to officials, one patient was transported in serious but stable condition to a local trauma center. Why Legal Help Matters After a Car AccidentCar accidents can be life-changing, leaving victims with injuries, financial stress, and emotional trauma. Ovadia Law Group can help you