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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A bicyclist was seriously injured Friday after a collision with a car on Island Walk Circle near Logan Boulevard North in Collier County. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened shortly before 10:00 a.m. when a driver traveling west on Island Walk Circle attempted to turn right onto Logan Boulevard North. The bicyclist, a 75-year-old man, was riding south on the east sidewalk when the vehicle turned into his path. The man sustained

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A tractor-trailer carrying trash left a messy situation after it toppled over and blocked part of a Pasco County road on Friday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol said a Tampa truck driver traveling on Interstate 75 exited onto State Road 52 and failed to negotiate a turn. The truck overturned, spilling trash into part of the road and the median. The driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered minor injuries but was not taken to a hospital.

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — A barge being used to build a dock caught on fire in the early morning of April 25. The fire was reported on Eagle Preserve Drive before sunrise around 5:30 a.m. The blaze ignited wooden planks and pilings being stored on the barge’s deck No one was hurt, and no buildings were damaged. The cause of the fire is still being investigated by the fire marshal. If you’ve been injured in a fire accident, Ovadia Law Group

WPTV continues to look into a tragic crash this week that killed two elderly couples near Boca Raton. On Wednesday, we spoke to a close friend who is remembering the victims, who were all in their late 80s and early 90s. Longtime friend mourns loss of ‘most wonderful people’ killed in wreck The couples were traveling in the same car when the crash happened Monday night on South Military Highway near Champion Way. Deputies said a 20-year-old speeding driver hit their vehicle.

Florida troopers investigate fatal wreck near Kissimmee KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A 42-year-old Kissimmee man was killed early Friday in a hit-and-run crash in Osceola County, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The fatal wreck happened around 1:20 a.m. on Buenaventura Boulevard at Osceola Parkway near Kissimmee. The FHP said a vehicle, possibly a white Acura MDX with front-end damage, was northbound on Buenaventura Boulevard when the Kissimmee man attempted to cross the street and entered the path of the vehicle. The pedestrian

ORLANDO, Fla. – A stolen car found in Altamonte Springs led troopers on a hectic car chase along the highway into downtown Orlando on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. In an arrest report, troopers said they responded just after 2 p.m. after getting a call about a stolen vehicle along Central Parkway and Festival Drive. The report shows that the vehicle had been stolen out of Hillsborough County. Upon arrival in the area, troopers said they spotted the stolen

TRENTON, Fla. (WCJB) – A 57-year-old man from Bronson is dead after a crash East of Trenton. All lanes of State Road 26 were closed due to the crash just after 3:30 this afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers said the driver went over the center line and onto the shoulder, hitting a utility pole. Officials pronounced him dead at the scene. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to help. Our dedicated team of

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A crash in Gainesville led to a vehicle fire. It happened on Northwest 39th Avenue near the Magnolia Ridge Rehab Center west of town. All the people involved got out safely. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to help. Our dedicated team of car accident attorneys has a proven track record of success in securing favorable outcomes for our clients. We understand the complexities of car accident claims and

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A major crash on I-95 North in Lake Worth Beach has blocked four lanes on Friday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just after Exit 63, 6th Avenue South, at 5:36 a.m. In the latest update at 6:04 a.m., officials said that the four right lanes have been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to help. Our dedicated team

NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – Three people were detained after they were involved in a crash in North Lauderdale while fleeding from authorities, sending their vehicle into a canal, authorities said. Broward Sheriff’s Office and North Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash at the intersection of Southwest 81st Avenue and West McNab Road, at around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday. According to investigators, BSO detectives tracked a vehicle as part of a narcotics investigation when the

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) – Police have arrested a man accused of driving under the influence when he struck and killed a father of five in Hollywood, and now the victim’s daughter is sharing her pain. Speaking with 7News on Thursday, Kenisha Russell says her father, Kenny Russell, was loved by all. “He was a loving man, a very family-oriented man,” she said. “He loved everybody, he was very loved. Oh, my God, sheesh.” According to Hollywood Police, Kenny was killed in

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash. Officers were dispatched to 22nd Avenue North and 47th Street North just before midnight regarding the crash. According to SPPD, the man struck a traffic sign and was ejected into the roadway. Police confirmed that a man died at the scene of the crash. At Ovadia Law Group, we believe that every motorcycle accident victim deserves justice and fair compensation. Our skilled attorneys have extensive