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Photo: CBS12 A Volkswagen Bug fire is causing delays on I-95 southbound in Port St. Lucie on Saturday evening. According to traffic reports, the fire happened at 5:24 p.m. beyond Mile Marker 125 and forced the closure of two right lanes. Drivers are experiencing backups in the area as crews respond. 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

Hallandale Beach police did not provide more information about the child, or say if the babysitter would face any charges. A two-year-old died on Sunday after they were left inside a hot car in Hallandale Beach, according to police. Authorities said they responded at around 1:35 p.m. to a report about a child “who had been left inside a vehicle while in the care of a babysitter.” The child was rushed to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Hallandale

Photo: Local10 A man was killed Friday night in a hit-and-run in northwest Miami-Dade, and detectives are searching for the driver responsible. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened just before 8 p.m. along Northwest 79th Street near Northwest 23rd Avenue. Investigators said the victim was struck by a vehicle under circumstances that remain under investigation. They said authorities are working to determine whether the man was walking along the roadway or riding a bicycle when he was

A man died in a tractor accident on Thursday in Escambia County, according to the sheriff’s office. The incident happened around noon at a home on Bass Road, just off Hwy 4 near Century. The sheriff’s office says the man was near the tractor, and it crushed him when it moved. He died at the scene. No further details have been released. Defective tractor parts and inadequate safety equipment can play a significant role in serious tractor accidents. When manufacturers

Photo: WFTS The Clearwater Police Department (CPD) announced Friday it is investigating a fatal traffic crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The incident happened in the area of U.S. Highway 19 and Countryside Boulevard on July 3. CPD said all southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 19 are closed at Main Street until further notice. Police encourage motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Legal Support for Pedestrian Accident Injury ClaimsPedestrian accidents can result in serious injuries and

Fifteen people were arrested on allegations of driving under the influence during June as part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety and keep impaired drivers off the roads. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday its June arrests, highlighting its continued focus on identifying and removing suspected impaired drivers from St. Lucie County roadways. According to the agency, driving under the influence remains one of the leading causes of preventable traffic fatalities nationwide. Throughout June, deputies actively patrolled county

Photo: Wesh2 A person is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a golf cart and a pickup truck collided in Sanford Thursday night. The Sanford Police Department said the call about the crash came in just after 11 p.m. at Sanford Avenue and 7th Street. One of the individuals on the golf cart was taken to the hospital, police said. The crash is still under investigation. Determining fault after a golf cart accident often requires a detailed investigation into the events

Photo: NBC6 A family is still waiting for answers three months after a man was killed and his son was injured in a hit-and-run boat crash in Biscayne Bay. Davide Veglia died while his 14-year-old son survived the March 25 crash, and now his wife wants to see accountability for her devastating loss. F said her husband and son were fishing in Biscayne Bay when authorities said a 40-foot boat crashed into their dinghy and took off. Her husband was killed while

Photo: Local10 A man was critically injured in a shooting Thursday night in Miami. Police said officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to the 2100 block of Northwest Third Avenue after receiving reports about a person who had been shot. Miami Fire Rescue medics transported the man to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition. Police continue to investigate the shooting. No other details were immediately released. Anyone with information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.

Photo: (FHP)  A motorcyclist was arrested Wednesday after he was caught “splitting lanes” in a work zone on Interstate 75 and later crashed while trying to evade troopers, according to an arrest report. The Florida Highway Patrol said a trooper was traveling north on I-75 at mile marker 262 when a motorcyclist was seen “splitting lanes” and passing stopped traffic. The trooper activated the patrol car’s lights to try to pull the motorcyclist over, but the driver “continued to operate

Photo: WJXT A crash south of International Golf Parkway shut down lanes on both sides of I-95 on Friday morning during rush hour. All of the southbound lanes were blocked after a dump trailer spilled its load onto the highway. St. Johns County Fire Rescue said the driver was seriously injured. Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson Sgt. Dylan Bryan explained that the dump truck was headed north on I-95 when it had a blowout and overturned in the median, spilling its

Photo: GulfCoast An SUV crashed into an Old Navy store in North Port on Thursday. The crash happened just off US-41. According to the North Port Police Department, the driver’s foot slipped off the brake and accidentally caught the gas. Officers said no injuries were reported for the driver or anyone in the store, and the vehicle was removed. Understanding Your Rights After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, understanding your legal rights is essential for protecting your future. Ovadia