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Two people were killed Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Colonial Drive in Orlando, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The double-fatal wreck happened on Colonial Drive at Hiawassee Road. According to an FHP crash report, a 2015 Jeep Compass was traveling west in a left turn-lane when a 53-year-old Orlando man attempted to make a left turn to enter a parking lot. The vehicle entered the direct path of an oncoming 2013 Nissan Maxima, which was traveling east in the outside

A crash on the Southbound Turnpike in West Palm Beach is slowing down traffic on Monday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just before exit 97, Southern Boulevard, at 6:44 a.m. In the latest update at 6:52 a.m., officials said that the right lane has been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Serious Injuries Require Serious Legal HelpCar accidents can result in severe injuries that impact your life for years. From spinal cord damage to traumatic brain

Three people were pulled from the Atlantic Ocean after their single-engine aircraft crashed off Vero Beach on Sunday night. The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office (IRCSO) said that at 8:24 p.m., deputies received a report of a small plane that had crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, around four miles east of Vero Beach Airport. According to IRCSO, the last known contact with the aircraft was made about one mile offshore, just east of South Beach in Vero Beach. Multiple agencies,

A Missouri pedestrian was killed in Citrus County on Friday while trying to cross a highway, authorities said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a Chevy Traverse driven by a 55-year-old Homosassa man was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 19 at about 11:22 p.m. South of Ivy Place, the 64-year-old Missouri pedestrian attempted to cross the highway when he entered the path of the vehicle and was hit, the report stated. He died at the scene, FHP officials

Florida Highway Patrol officers responded to a fatal accident in Marion County after a driver crashed into a tree for reasons that remain unclear. The 51-year-old woman was taken to Ocala Regional Hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The crash location can be seen on the map below. According to troopers, the woman driver was approaching the stop sign at the intersection of County Road 42, but for unknown reasons, she failed to stop and drove north

The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a vehicle that struck a pedestrian before leaving the scene in Osceola County, according to a news release. Troopers said the crash happened on April 29 around 12:38 a.m. on Osceola Parkway near Plumwood Circle. According to a crash report, a Toyota Camry was traveling east on Osceola Parkway, east of Plumwood Circle in the center lane. Troopers said at the same time, an unknown vehicle was also traveling east Osceola Parkway, east

One person was killed and another suffered serious injuries when the minibikes they were driving crashed into an SUV on Sunday in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the fatal crash happened around 6:25 p.m. on Orange Avenue at Nela Avenue. According to a crash report, two Coleman CT200U minibikes were traveling north on Orange Avenue, approaching Nela Avenue in the inside lane. At the same time, an Acura MDX was stopped in the northbound inside

One person is dead following a single-car crash on US Highway 441 early Sunday morning, according to a social media post by the Ocala Police Department. Officers responded to a crash on the 1700 block of Highway 441 just after 2:30 AM. According to police, the driver was reportedly speeding and driving recklessly when their car veered off the road, went airborne, and struck a palm tree and a concrete wall. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and died on the

A woman was killed in a car crash in Umatilla on County Road 450, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers. The woman was heading north when her vehicle went off the road, passed County Road 42, and hit a warning sign. The front of the car then hit a tree. The victim was taken to a hospital in Ocala and died shortly after arrival. We Handle the Insurance Companies for YouDealing with insurance companies after a car accident can

Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies said they responded to a shooting around 3 a.m. Saturday morning. MCSO deputies said they said they responded to the 3900 block of Southeast Maricamp Road, where three individuals were taken to the hospital. Officials said the victims were shot at while they were in a car, but were not able to confirm if the victims were still in the car by the time deputies arrived. Officials were not able to provide the victim’s

All eastbound lanes on State Road 826 in Miami Gardens have reopened after a car that caught on fire caused closures, officials said. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, no injuries were reported.  Understanding Your Rights After a CrashMany accident victims don’t realize the full extent of their legal rights. Insurance companies may offer quick settlements that don’t cover long-term costs. At Ovadia Law Group, we ensure you understand your rights and options. Our attorneys will evaluate your case, explain your

A multi-vehicle crash in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday sent four people to the hospital, fire rescue said. According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, the intersection of West Broward Boulevard and Seventh Avenue was shut down due to the crash. Fire Rescue said the four victims were transported to the Broward Health Medical Center with serious injuries. Drivers are urged to take alternate routes until crews clear the scene. This is a developing story. Immediate Legal Help After a Car AccidentAfter