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PLANT CITY, Fla. — A 29-year-old man died after being hit by a pickup truck while crossing US-92 in Plant City. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said the man was struck by a westbound Toyota Tacoma driven by a 26-year-old woman east of Charlie Taylor Road early Saturday morning. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. After a train accident, victims often face serious injuries, financial stress, and confusion about their legal options. Ovadia Law Group is here to

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A 58-year-old Winter Haven woman died after being ejected from a motorcycle and struck by a car during a crash on SR-570. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said the victim was a passenger on a Harley Davidson operated by a 54-year-old Winter Haven man traveling westbound on Saturday. The rider lost control while transitioning from a concrete railway overpass to an asphalt road, ejecting both occupants. The woman was struck by a following Kia Optima driven

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – A driver crashed into a parked car Sunday afternoon in the 2100 block of Arlington Street, causing the vehicle to overturn, according to police. Sarasota Police Department (SPD) officers responded to the scene after the crash was reported. SPD said the driver struck a parked car, causing the drivers vehicle to overturn onto its side. Two-car crash with minor injuries blocked lanes in Sarasota No injuries were reported. When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle,

Trooper says car became engulfed in flames ORANGE COUNTY, Fla – A driver was killed after a crash Friday night on Epcot Center Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a 2023 Hyundai Elantra was traveling northbound on Epcot Center Drive north of Overpass Road when the driver was going above the posted speed limit and could not successfully steer through the curve. The car ran off the roadway to the northwest and hit a tree, FHP said. The

Witness records chaos near Orlando Drive shopping area; police say both victims expected to recover SANFORD, Fla. – Two people are expected to recover after a shooting outside a Sanford barbershop Saturday afternoon. Police said gunfire broke out near a busy shopping area off Orlando Drive, just steps from a Walmart. A woman who works nearby captured part of the chaos on video. She said she heard shots before seeing two young men struggling over a gun. “Police are investigating a

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A 19-year-old man died early Sunday morning after a single-car crash in Alachua County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened at midnight near Northwest 165th Street and Northwest 270th Avenue. Investigators say the SUV was traveling northbound on Northwest 165th Street at a high speed and failed to negotiate a curve. The car ran off the street onto the east shoulder and collided into a tree. The driver was the only

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a train Sunday morning in Ocala. Police say officers came to the scene around 7:53 a.m. on the 500 block of Southwest 3rd Street for a reported death investigation. Authorities say there is no danger to the community, and the investigation is ongoing. As police investigate, Southwest 3rd Street is closed from South Pine Avenue to Southwest 7th Avenue. The road is expected to stay closed for several hours.

An investigation is underway in Lauderhill on Saturday after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle, police said. According to Lauderhill Police, officers arrived at the 5400 block of Northwest 16th Street after receiving reports of an incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. At the scene, officers found a man who was suffering from multiple injuries, and he was taken to the Broward Health Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. Police said the driver involved

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — A rollover crash on Florida’s Turnpike reduced southbound traffic to a single lane near the PGA Blvd. Exit on Saturday, causing delays. According to FL511, the crash happened at 12:43 p.m. just beyond Exit 109: PGA Boulevard/S.R. 786. Traffic cameras near the scene show a vehicle on its side and multiple fire trucks and rescue vehicles. Nearby traffic cameras indicate traffic is backed up at least three miles, with vehicles moving slowly from the 111 Mile

ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A bicyclist was airlifted to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Royal Palm Beach on Friday night. According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, units were dispatched at 9:07 p.m. to the intersection of Crestwood Boulevard and Cypress Lake Drive for a reported pedestrian accident. Upon arrival, crews found that a vehicle had struck a bicyclist, causing the pedestrian to go under the vehicle. Fire rescue personnel said they quickly stabilized the

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 South in Port St. Lucie has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing a mile-long traffic jam. According to FL511, the crash happened around 4:18 p.m. at Mile Marker 115. Two right lanes are blocked while responding units work to clear the scene. A car accident can change your life in seconds, leaving you with injuries and unexpected challenges. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to supporting accident victims by offering strong legal

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 30-year-old Pensacola man was critically injured on Saturday when his pickup truck left the roadway and rolled over on U.S. 90 near Bridget Lane in Escambia County. Troopers say the single-vehicle crash happened at 3:26 a.m. on U.S. 90 (SR 10A) near Bridget Lane in Escambia County. A black Dodge Ram pickup truck was traveling west on U.S. 90 near Bridget Lane when it left the roadway to the right, rolled over, collided with a