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One person is dead and another hospitalized after a pick-up truck crossed over into oncoming traffic and hit a van. The St. Petersburg Police Department responded to a crash around 1:37 a.m. Thursday. According to the SPPD, a pick-up truck traveling eastbound on 5th Avenue North, approaching Lafayette Street North, before crossing into oncoming traffic and hitting a van head-on traveling westbound. The driver of the truck, 72-year-old C was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers said the driver of

The Florida Highway Patrol’s Live Traffic Crash and Road Condition Report says there is a car crash with injuries at the intersection of US 98 and N. Watersound Pkwy on Wednesday evening. The roadway is currently blocked. More details will be provided as they become available. Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable After a Car CrashWhen a car accident is caused by negligence, victims deserve justice. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to holding responsible drivers accountable and helping you recover from your injuries.

A person was hospitalized after a 16-foot vessel crashed into the mangroves near St. James City on Wednesday. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, two people were on board the vessel when an incident occurred and caused the vessel to crash into the mangroves. One of the people on board was injured and taken to a hospital, officials said. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Lee County EMS also responded to the incident. The incident remains under

The southbound lane of Interstate 75 is back open after a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning caused multiple injuries, according to Alachua County sheriff’s deputies. Deputies and paramedics responded a little after 7:30 a.m. to the High Springs exit near mile marker 404. Deputies said the entire southbound lane was shut down while crews worked the scene. Authorities have not said how many people were involved in the crash or the extent of their injuries. The investigation has been turned over

A Clermont man was arrested for driving under the influence after his involvement in a three-vehicle crash revealed three open cans of alcohol in his Audi. A trooper responded to a vehicle collision involving 43-year-old S on U.S. Hwy. 27 in Clermont around 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Florida Highway Patrol. Upon arrival, the trooper observed a gray Ford Escape with damage across the front parked in the right median. A white Ram Promaster 1500

A crash on State Road 60 in Polk County has shut down the westbound lanes, transportation officials said. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the crash is beyond Armour Road, between Mulberry and Bartow. All westbound lanes are closed. 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 strong legal advocacy for car accident victims. Our personal injury attorneys work diligently

Photo: FHP The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said an FHP trooper was taken to the hospital after a teen driver ran into the back of his vehicle. The crash happened around 7 a.m. on June 23. FHP said the FHP Dodge Ram was stopped at a traffic signal on the eastbound SR-54 and Northpointe Parkway. An 18-year-old Hudson woman collided with the rear of the FHP vehicle. The trooper was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The 18-year-old had

Photo: Florida Department of Transportation A crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Hillsborough County has shut down the eastbound lanes, transportation officials said. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the crash is at the intersection of MLK and Interstate 275. All eastbound lanes are closed. Understanding Your Rights After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, understanding your legal rights is essential for protecting your future. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to helping clients make informed decisions about

Photo: WESH 2 News Florida’s Turnpike shut down at Mile Marker 240 southbound after a fatal crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Both the driver and the passenger in the single vehicle involved have died, FHP said. Troopers said an SUV was travelling southbound on the Turnpike when it ran off the roadway and struck the inside lane’s concrete barrier. The vehicle overturned, and the driver was ejected, troopers said. The driver was airlifted to the hospital, where they

A 15-year-old Melbourne teen riding an electric scooter was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Viera early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened just before 4 a.m. on Father’s Day near Viera Boulevard and Independence Avenue. Investigators said a 2009 Hyundai Genesis was traveling east on Viera Boulevard east of Independence Avenue when it veered onto the outside shoulder, where the teenager was riding an electric scooter in the same direction as traffic.

A man was killed in a crash that shut down all southbound lanes of the Don Shula Expressway (State Road 874) on Tuesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash happened at around 1:08 a.m., when a white Mercedes Coupe was traveling south on the highway near Southwest 104th Street. The Mercedes collided into a freight truck, FHP said. The driver of the Mercedes, a man, died at the scene from his injuries. The southbound lanes were closed for

A man was rushed to the hospital after he was stabbed early Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, according to authorities. It was around 2:20 a.m. when police responded to a stabbing in the 3000 block of Northwest 19th Street. There, officers found the victim and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue took him to the hospital. Police did not provide information about the victim’s condition or a possible suspect. They said they are “actively investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.” Anyone