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An intersection in Riviera Beach was closed Thursday afternoon after an incident involving a train and a pedestrian. A spokesperson with the city of Riviera Beach confirmed to WPBF 25 News on Thursday afternoon that a person was killed in the incident. The incident occurred at the intersection of President Barack Obama Highway and Blue Heron Boulevard. Officials in Riviera Beach said Thursday evening that the intersection has reopened. Understanding Your Rights After a Train AccidentAfter a train accident, victims

Photo by: wsvn Drivers on Interstate 75 faced a travel delay after fierce flames engulfed a tractor-trailer. Officials on Thursday have reopened the entrance ramp from Alligator Alley to I-75 southbound in Weston after extinguishing the fire. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene near Royal Palm Boulevard, where Broward Sheriff and Weston Fire Rescue crews were seen combating the blaze. The ramp was closed for hours, stalling a huge line of cars. According to authorities, the driver is uninjured and was

Photo by: DeLand Police Department A fatal crash has closed S Woodland Boulevard at E Volusia Avenue in DeLand on Thursday morning. DeLand police officers are on scene conducting a full investigation. No other details have been released Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, it’s easy to make mistakes that can hurt your case. That’s why contacting Ovadia Law Group early is so important. Many people delay medical treatment, give recorded statements to insurance adjusters,

A crash involving a train and a semi-truck has shut down a portion of US-1 at Lake Washington Road in Melbourne. According to Melbourne police, it happened around 9 a.m. Thursday morning. The roads are closed in the area, and drivers should use alternate routes like Wickham Road. No one was injured in the crash, but there is significant damage to the semi-truck. Legal Support for Victims of Train AccidentsTrain accidents can be catastrophic, often resulting in severe injuries or

The Port Orange Police Department responded to a crash on Wednesday that has left one person dead. Police said the crash in the area of S. Williamson Boulevard, south of the intersection of Town West Boulevard, involved two vehicles. The driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene by Port Orange Fire Department personnel. The driver of the second vehicle was not injured. POPD said the Traffic Homicide Unit is actively investigating the crash. Anyone with

Photo by: villages-news An Ohio trucker crashed his rig on Interstate 75 in Sumter County after a tire blew out. The 30-year-old from Columbus, Ohio at 2:41 p.m. Tuesday was traveling northbound on I-75 near Milepost 321 when the vehicle experienced a blowout of the left front tire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.  The driver lost control, entered the median and struck the guardrail, as well as a concrete median barrier. The driver suffered minor injuries as a result of

Photo by: wsvn  A man who was injured in a fiery two-vehicle crash in Hollywood that sent two others to the hospital has died, police said. According to Hollywood Police, the crash happened Tuesday night between a motorcycle and a car at the intersection of Sheridan Street and North 66th Avenue. The car caught fire following the impact. Officials on Wedbesday confirmed the man, who was driving the motorcycle, succumbed to his injuries. Witnesses said there were two motorcycles driving fast and

A motorcyclist was killed in a vehicle crash Wednesday morning, Melbourne Police said. MPD said 40-year-old JRG was hit by a passenger vehicle on S. Harbor City Blvd. G hit the passenger vehicle after it pulled out of a parking lot in front of him, police said, leaving him unresponsive. Brevard County Fire Rescue attempted life-saving measures, but G died after being transported to a local hospital, police said. The passengers in the car were treated for minor injuries, police

A Keystone Heights man is dead and four other people are seriously hurt after a crash in Clay County early Thursday morning. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, a 35-year-old man was driving a sedan northbound on Sunrise Boulevard approaching the intersection with State Road 100 in Keystone Heights at around midnight. A 58-year-old man was driving an SUV eastbound on State Road 100, approaching the same intersection. The driver of the sedan failed to stop at a stop sign

Crews were responding after a car crashed into a canal in Pompano Beach Thursday morning. The incident was reported in the area of Interstate 95 and Copans Road. Footage showed a car flipped over and almost completely submerged in the canal. First responders were seen in the water and on the bank of the canal. No other information was immediately known. Why You Need Ovadia Law Group After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, the aftermath can be overwhelming—medical bills,

Photo by: cbs12  A crash with injuries on the northbound Turnpike in Lake Worth is slowing down traffic on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just before Mile Marker 91 at 6:10 a.m. In the latest update at 6:12 a.m., officials said that the left lane has been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol said that the crash involves injuries. Compassionate Legal Support When You Need It MostAt Ovadia Law Group, we understand that a car accident can be one

 A fire erupted on a boat Wednesday morning in Fort Lauderdale, seriously injuring one person, authorities confirmed. Sky 10 was above the scene near the 2100 block of South Ocean Lane as heavy smoke was coming from the small boat as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters confirmed that they received a report around 9:30 a.m. about a possible boat explosion just north of the Port Everglades Inlet. “We’re just sitting at the pool and, all of a sudden,