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Ocala man dies after motorcycle crash in Marion Oaks

Ocala man dies after motorcycle crash in Marion Oaks

A 20-year-old man from Ocala is dead after crashing his motorcycle early Tuesday morning. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the 20-year-old was riding his motorcycle north on n Marion Oaks Boulevard at a high rate of speed just before 5:00 a.m. A 44-year-old ma was driving a semi-truck west on Marion Oaks Drive and was stopped at stop sign at the intersection of Marion Oaks Boulevard. As the semi-truck started driving north on Marion Oaks Boulevard, the motorcyclist hit the

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Driver arrested after fleeing crash that injured pedestrian

Driver arrested after fleeing crash that injured pedestrian

A 19-year-old man was arrested after police said he fled the scene of a crash that left a pedestrian seriously injured, according to an arrest report. S was taken into custody Monday, and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury. Police said the incident occurred around 12:53 p.m. near Northeast 125th Street, where a pedestrian was struck by a white Dodge Charger while attempting to cross the roadway. Investigators said the driver fled the scene.

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84-year-old man accused of pulling gun on victim following hit-and-run crash in Estero

84-year-old man accused of pulling gun on victim following hit-and-run crash in Estero

A man was arrested on Sunday after being accused of a hit-and-run crash in Estero and pointing a gun at the victim. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, deputies responded to the intersection of Three Oaks Parkway and Estero Parkway at around 8:10 a.m. for reports of a hit-and-run crash. Deputies spoke to the victim, who told them he had been traveling northbound on Three Oaks Parkway in the leftmost lane when an SUV entered the roadway

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Traffic crash causes partial lane closure on Hwy 98 in Gulf County

Traffic crash causes partial lane closure on Hwy 98 in Gulf County

A traffic crash has caused a partial road closure on Highway 98 in Port St. Joe on Tuesday morning. Law enforcement is currently on scene. Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling in the area. UPDATE: Both lanes of Highway 98 are open. Recovering After a Car Injury with Legal HelpRecovering from a car injury can be a long and painful journey. Ovadia Law Group is here to provide the legal support you need during this difficult time. Our

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Woman killed after another driver causes head-on crash in Kissimmee

Woman killed after another driver causes head-on crash in Kissimmee

A 46-year-old woman from Davenport was killed in a head-on crash in Osceola County early Tuesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Old Lake Wilson Road and Spine Road in Kissimmee. Troopers say a 20-year-old man driving a 2017 Honda Accord was traveling southbound on Old Lake Wilson Road when he lost control, ran off the roadway and crossed into the northbound lanes. The Honda then collided head-on

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1 dead after crash involving semi on I-95 in Melbourne, FHP says

1 dead after crash involving semi on I-95 in Melbourne, FHP says

A driver is dead after a crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 95 northbound Tuesday morning in Melbourne, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 6 a.m. near mile marker 191 in Melbourne. According to FHP, the crash involved a 2017 Dodge Journey and a 2015 Mack semi tractor-trailer. The driver of the Dodge Journey was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver has not yet been identified. All northbound lanes of I-95 were blocked at mile

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Boy, 11, hit by car trying to bypass slow traffic in Miami Gardens, police say

Boy, 11, hit by car trying to bypass slow traffic in Miami Gardens, police say

A boy was flown to the hospital after he was hit by a car in Miami Gardens, authorities said. Miami Gardens police said they responded to a vehicle crash involving a juvenile pedestrian in the 1200 block of Northwest 188th Street just before 8 a.m. The driver of a black Ford Fusion was traveling southbound on Northwest 12th Avenue at a high rate of speed when they tried to get around “slow-moving traffic by driving onto the swale,” police said.

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Authorities said they have apprehended a suspect for questioning. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Shooting erupts inside West Palm Beach Taco Bell, 1 injured, suspect in custody

Chaos unfolded at a Taco Bell in West Palm Beach on Monday as a heated altercation escalated into gunfire, leaving one person hospitalized. According to the West Palm Beach Police Department, officers responded to the Taco Bell located on Military Trail and 45th Street at around 12 p.m. Police said that the incident began inside the restaurant, leading one individual to pull out a firearm and start shooting. It was reported that one person suffered minor injuries and was quickly

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Crash on southbound Turnpike in Boca Raton backs up traffic

Crash on southbound Turnpike in Boca Raton backs up traffic

A crash on the southbound Turnpike in Boca Raton is backing up traffic on Tuesday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash just after Exit 75, Glades Road, at 6:46 a.m. In the latest update at 6:47 a.m., officials said that the center lane has been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Legal Representation for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide strong legal representation for victims of car accidents. Our personal injury attorneys understand the devastating

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Injury crash snarls Downtown West Palm Beach traffic

Injury crash snarls Downtown West Palm Beach traffic

Photo: WPEC A crash with injuries in Downtown West Palm Beach is disrupting traffic on Tuesday morning. The West Palm Beach Police Department said that Okeechobee Boulevard at South Dixie Highway is closed due to the crash. The Police Department is urging drivers to seek alternate routes. No other information has been provided at this time, stay tuned for updates. Recovering After a Car Injury with Legal HelpRecovering from a car injury can be a long and painful journey. Ovadia

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1 dead following crash in Pembroke Park

1 dead following crash in Pembroke Park

One person has died following a crash overnight in Pembroke Park. Local 10 is still working to gather details about what exactly occurred, but a tarp was seen covering the body along West Hallandale Beach Boulevard near 48th Avenue shortly after 11:30 p.m. Monday. Debris and gloves from investigators were also spotted on the ground, along with a bicycle. While the roadway has since reopened, the investigation into what happened continues. A Local 10 News crew that went to the

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Traffic Alert: Crash with injuries closes CR-210 in St. Johns County west of St. Johns Parkway

Traffic Alert: Crash with injuries closes CR-210 in St. Johns County west of St. Johns Parkway

Drivers should expect delays on Monday after a crash with injuries closed lanes on County Road 210 at the Cartwheel Bay Avenue intersection. As of 3:39 p.m., the sheriff’s office said CR-210 was closed west of St. Johns Parkway. A photo released by the sheriff’s office shows a pickup truck with extensive front-end damage after crashing into a light pole. It’s unclear if more than one vehicle was involved. Drivers are urged to use Longleaf Pine Parkway or the Silverleaf

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