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Photo: WPEC A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a high-speed train in West Palm Beach Saturday evening. According to the West Palm Beach Police Department, officers responded to a pedestrian-versus-train crash at 31st Street and Greenwood Avenue around 7:20 p.m. Police said one person was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. The investigation remains ongoing. CBS12 will update this story as more information becomes available. The Importance of Acting Quickly After a Pedestrian AccidentTime is critical

Photo: WPEC Friends, family, coworkers, and members of the community gathered on Sunday to honor the life of a beloved West Palm Beach bartender who was killed in a hit-and-run while riding an electric scooter home from work. A memorial for 28-year-old B started at 4 p.m. at O’Shea’s Irish Pub on Clematis Street where he worked. Flowers and handwritten messages reading, “You will be missed” line the window outside O’Shea’s Pub in memory of Connor. “Coming here is giving me comfort,” said Connor’s

Photo: (FL511) A truck hauling a trailer caught fire on Florida’s Turnpike near Hobe Sound Sunday afternoon, blocking a lane and causing delays. According to traffic officials, the fire happened around 2:37 p.m. on the northbound Turnpike before Mile Marker 126. The right lane is blocked as crews work to respond to the scene. Drivers are urged to use caution and expect delays while the incident is cleared. Your Legal Resource After a Truck AccidentIf you’ve been injured in a truck

Hundreds of mourners gathered at a Palm Bay church for a celebration of life in honor of a Brevard County teen who was killed last month when he was hit on an electric scooter. Now, his family is renewing calls for justice in his death and encouraging the public about organ donation and making sure to get a physical ID. The Florida Highway Patrol said a driver has not yet been identified, but a suspect car has been taken in

A deadly, head-on crash has shut down a stretch of SR-100 in Flagler County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 5:30 on Monday morning along SR-100 at Water Oak Boulevard in Bunnell. Troopers tell WESH 2 the crash involves a tractor-trailer and a pick up truck. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. FHP says both directions of SR-100 are blocked but a state trooper is on scene detouring drivers around the crash. Holding Negligent

Photo: Wesh2 A summer thunderstorm in Maitland uprooted a massive tree on Minnehaha Circle, crushing a family’s two cars and knocking down a power line. W, a resident of the home, described the moment the tree fell. “And at the end of the day, all we heard was and then crash. So this tree, as you guys took a picture. Sorry. You could see where it came from. The root up all the way over, and all of the limbs

Photo: Local10 Authorities responded to a car on fire in Broward County on Sunday morning. It was outside a home located along the 6200 block of Southwest 27th Street in Miramar. According to rescue officials, they arrived to find a vehicle that was fully engulfed in flames. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the blaze before it could cause any damage to nearby homes, officials said. The State Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the circumstances that

Photo: Local10 A South Florida church was damaged on Sunday when a vehicle collided with the building. The place of worship is located at 872 SW 27th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Outside the church, a dark-colored SUV was seen with damage to its front end, and there was also damage done to the glass door of the church. According to the church’s owner, his sister drove into the door but did not sustain any injuries. There has been no word

Photo: Local10 An investigation is going after what appeared to be a multi-vehicle crash in Broward County. It happened around 7 a.m. Sunday on the east side of Hallandale Beach Boulevard near Southwest 55th Avenue in Pembroke Park. Local 10 News was on scene and observed an Audi SUV that had flipped on its side after appearing to collide with a Range Rover. According to a tow truck driver who responded quickly to the scene, the driver of the Audi

Photo: (WSVN) A car was hit by a tree in Hollywood. Video footage shows a blue vehicle covered by big logs and branches. The incident happened off North 24th Avenue and Grant Street. A homeowner said the tree fell on her daughter’s car during Friday’s storm. City workers cut the tree to remove the blockage from the street. No one was hurt. Legal Support for Car Accident Injury ClaimsCar accidents can result in serious injuries and unexpected challenges, making it

Several people were left without a home Sunday morning after a fire broke out in a Tampa apartment. According to the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, crews responded to a two-alarm fire at an apartment on Quinton Drive at 9:35 a.m. Crews arrived and encountered heavy fire and smoke coming through the roof of a two-story apartment building. Crews searched multiple units to ensure everyone evacuated safely, and the fire was under control within 25 minutes. One person was taken to

photo: (WJHG) Accident reported on Highway 98 near Laureno Pl. Half a mile is closed on Back Beach, about a mile west of 79. Both lanes of traffic are being rerouted, in both directions. A helicopter was seen landing near the crash site. Florida Highway Patrol is handling the crash. This is a developing story. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Your Legal Resource After a Car AccidentIf you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia