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The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said there was a fatal crash on Augustine Road in Hernando County. Officials said a Nissan Rogue, driven by a 62-year-old Spring Hill woman, was traveling westbound on Augustine Road shortly before 7 p.m. on Aug. 28. A Tesla, driven by a 38-year-old Spring Hill man, was traveling northbound on Landover Boulevard. FHP said at the intersection of the two roadways, the Nissan failed to yield, causing the front of the Tesla to collide with

A Marianna man has died after a single-vehicle crash on State Road 73 on Thursday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol said shortly after 5:30 p.m., the 62-year-old man was driving southbound on State 73. Troopers said he veered off the road and hit several trees. What to Do After a Car AccidentKnowing what to do after a car accident can protect your health and your legal rights. First, seek medical attention even if injuries seem minor. Then, document the scene

A major crash late Thursday night on Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade County sent multiple people to the hospital, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed. According to FHP Lt. Alex Camacho, the crash, which involved 18 vehicles, occurred around 11:25 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the highway near Ives Dairy Road. Camacho said a tractor-trailer was traveling south as traffic was congested and failed to stop for the vehicles ahead. “As a result, the tractor trailer collided into several vehicles causing

Photo by: (Jesse Hanson/News4JAX photojournalist) A 69-year-old man died early Friday morning after crashing his SUV into a large window in the front of a business building on Beach Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the man was actually driving the wrong way in the westbound lanes of Beach Boulevard at Beachwood Court around 1 a.m., but then crossed the median back into the eastbound lanes, drove across the roadway and kept going off the road. According to

 A 66-year-old St. Augustine man died Thursday night after his electronic bicycle crashed head on with an SUV on U.S. 1 in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the man was headed south in the northbound lanes of U.S. 1, south of Las Calinas Boulevard, around 8:20 p.m. when an SUV headed north in the same lanes collided with the e-bike head on. The e-bike rider died at the scene. Troopers said he was not

Florida Highway Patrol state troopers worked two bad traffic crashes this morning, one proved to be deadly. It happened at 9:00 a.m. this morning at the intersection of Highway 20 & Joe Campbell Road, just east of Freeport in Walton County. Troopers say a 33-year-old Westville man failed to stop his pick-up truck and slammed into two vehicles stopped on Highway 20. He and his 19-year-old passenger were not hurt. The second vehicle, an SUV, flipped over on the shoulder.

Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando A semi truck crashed along I-95 in Brevard County Thursday afternoon, causing a traffic backup. Florida Department of Transportation cameras show the semi partially off the road along I-95 north near State Road 528. The crash has blocked an entrance ramp, and traffic is down to one lane along the interstate, causing a long backup. The road is now back open. Legal Help After a Truck Accident With Ovadia Law GroupTruck accidents can result in serious

Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando A crash with injuries in Seminole County involved a stolen vehicle and temporarily shut down Interstate 4 westbound in the Sanford area, according to authorities. A Florida Department of Transportation camera showed traffic stopped on I-4 westbound one mile from exit 104, which is Highway 17-92. All lanes had been reopened by the time of this report. Witnesses told Florida Highway Patrol troopers that a BMW M4 was speeding and passing on the shoulder before the

Two people made a daring escape after their vehicle plunged into a canal on Thursday. According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR), at about 12:30 p.m., crews responded to Hypoluxo and Haverhill Road after they had received reports about a car in a canal. Upon firefighters’ arrival, they found a partially submerged vehicle and learned that both vehicles had gotten out. Crews had also learned that bystanders helped one person escape the vehicle. Rescue divers checked to make sure

Photo by: (WPEC) The Palm Springs Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that led to a red Toyota Tacoma going airborne and striking three additional vehicles. According to police, the deadly five vehicle crash occurred at around 5:01 p.m. on Wednesday near Forest Hill Boulevard and Bell Lane. The investigation revealed that a red Toyota Tacoma was traveling west on Forest Hill Boulevard when it suddenly struck a curb and lost control. The vehicle then proceeded to collide with

Photo by: WEAR An Escambia County hotel was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a fire. Just before noon, Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to the Courtyard by Mariott Hotel on West Nine Mile Road near I-10. Smoke was reported in a 5th floor room. Firefighters found a cord pinched under a microwave had caught fire. The fire was quickly put out and no one was hurt. Understanding Your Rights After a Fire AccidentAfter a fire accident, it’s important to understand your

Photo by: UC Breaking News Lee County deputies said an 8-year-old drove a car into a tree near the Circle K gas station at 11225 S Cleveland Ave. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, no one was injured, and it was a single-vehicle crash. This is a developing story and will be updated. What to Do After a Car AccidentKnowing what to do after a car accident can make a big difference in your recovery and legal outcome. First,