CBS Channel 12 News reports that an eight-vehicle accident in Port St. Lucie on Saturday, November 7 shut down parts of a major local thoroughfare last week while crews worked to clean up and investigate the massive pileup.
Port St. Lucie police reported that one person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries not believed to be life-threatening. The accident shut down the westbound lanes of Port St. Lucie Boulevard near SW Del Rio Boulevard. Eastbound lanes were reportedly not affected by the accident.
ABC WEAR Channel 3 News reported recently that Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a fatal accident in Pensacola on Saufley Field Road that same weekend.
That incident occurred on Sunday, November 8 near Regalo Drive and 5225 Saufley Field Road, around 8:30 a.m. in the morning. Florida Highway Patrol officials stated that the crash was a fatality, and Sauflety Field Road was temporarily closed for investigation and cleanup. However, no further details have been released by authorities about the incident, the identity of or number of victims, or any other pertinent information relating to this wreck.
With traffic fatalities rising across Florida recently, FHP representatives wish to remind the public of the importance of driving with care and caution and wearing their seatbelts.
Channel 10 Local News reported recently that a single-car motor vehicle crash occurred in Miramar Wednesday morning that killed one woman and sent three other people to the hospital. According to a press release issued by officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 between 1:40 a.m. and...
The pursuit of a vehicle by law enforcement has the most potential for officer and innocent bystander injury as well as the potential for civil liability. This is especially true when executing the PIT maneuver, which often causes damage to the patrol vehicle and can cause injury and damage to nearby uninvolved motorists. PIT stands...
The Orlando Sentinel reported recently that a fatal crash near Yeehaw Junction in Osceola County on the morning of Monday. November 30 claimed three lives. Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash in southern Osceola County near the Yeehaw Junction area that involved a SUV and a pickup truck. The incident took...
Not all car accidents are the same, and there are several ways that a crash may be categorized. By far the most common two-car collision is a rear-end crash, in which one driver crashes the front of their vehicle into the rear of another. Another type of crash is the side-impact crash, sometimes called the...
With many people out of work or working from home, and many businesses remain remaining closed as a method to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the roadways are less congested than ever before. This presents an opportunity that some drivers cannot resist, driving dangerously faster than posted speed limits. Unfortunately, this means that while overall...
Five Critical Tips for Parents of South Florida Teen Drivers
As a parent, you want to protect your child from danger; however, when your child starts learning how to drive, it can be a scary time. You may find yourself not wanting to hand over the keys to your teen driver and being fearful of your child driving without you. If you find yourself asking...
Florida seeks to prevent wrong-way auto crashes
Florida officials are looking for ways to prevent wrong-way car crashes, which occur with alarming frequency in the state. In April, a study published by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) found that 75 people were killed in 280 wrong-way crashes between 2009 and 2013 on Florida highways. Miami-Dade County accounted for 60 of those...
Florida has a Move Over law
Have you ever zoomed by a car or a crash on the side of the highway without slowing down or moving over a lane? Many of us have; however, Florida has a Move Over law in place, and motorists are required to move over one lane if an emergency vehicle is on the side of...
How to Access a Car Accident Police Report in Lauderhill, FL
The easiest way to access a car accident police report for a crash in Lauderhill, FL, is by going online and using the Broward County web portal to request the record. Other options include getting a hard copy by calling or requesting a record by mail. If you have trouble accessing a police report, a Lauderhill...
What Is the Statute of Limitations for a Hit and Run Accident in Florida?
Being involved in an accident where the other driver flees the scene is an unsettling experience with many questions about the next steps. One important consideration for victims is understanding the statute of limitations for filing a legal claim after a hit and run. The statute of limitations is the timeframe within which a person...
How to Report a Hit and Run in Fort Lauderdale
Experiencing a hit and run can be both frightening and overwhelming. In the chaos that follows, it’s normal to feel uncertain about what steps to take next. Knowing how to report a hit and run in Fort Lauderdale is crucial for protecting your rights and ensuring that justice is served. Reporting the incident promptly not...
According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), car accident settlements are not generally taxable in Fort Lauderdale. However, there may be exceptions to this rule. For instance, depending on your situation, the financial recovery you gained from noneconomic losses may be taxable, since they are not observable damages. However, if emotional trauma, for example, did...