A recent traffic accident on the Florida Turnpike has taken the life of a pedestrian. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the pedestrian was hit by multiple cars during the early-morning accident. It all happened in the northbound lanes right by Southwest 40 Street. All of the cars that…
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Pedestrian Accident in St. Lucie County Leaves Young Pedestrian Dead
A recent accident in St. Lucie County between a van and a 14-year-old pedestrian ended fatally, according to the TC Palm. Officers report that they believe that the 53-year-old driver of that van may have been under the influence of prescription drugs at the time of the accident. It all…
Turnpike Accident in Tamarac Kills Pedestrian
In a recent pedestrian accident in Tamarac, a pedestrian was killed while trying to cross one of the busiest roads in the area. The tragedy occurred when the Florida man walked into the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike, according to the Sun Sentinel. Florida Highway Patrol officials are saying…
Pedestrian Accidents in Fort Lauderdale Increasingly Likely for Elderly Residents
An elderly pedestrian was killed after she was hit by two vehicles in a Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident. The woman was walking home from a friend’s house, heading across West Davie Boulevard, when she was hit by the first vehicle. After being hit the first time, a second vehicle ran…
Two Injured in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident in Fort Lauderdale
A recent hit-and-run car accident in Fort Lauderdale left two pedestrians injured. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the accident happened on Northeast 4th Avenue in the early morning hours. One pedestrian, 40-years-old, was taken to Broward General Medical Center and was last listed in critical condition. A second pedestrian was…
Pedestrian Accident in North Fort Pierce Kills 60-Year-Old Woman
According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) a fatal pedestrian accident in North Fort Pierce took the life of a 60-year-old as she tried to walk across U.S. 1 from St. Lucie Boulevard. Reportedly, the woman was crossing the street just before 7 p.m. when she was hit by a…
Pedestrian Injured by Dump Truck in Recent St. Lucie Traffic Accident
A male pedestrian was sent to the St. Lucie Medical Center after a serious vehicle-pedestrian accident in St. Lucie. The man was hit by a dump truck early in the morning hours. Official report that the man is in his mid-60s and was last listed at the Medical Center in…
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Fort Lauderdale after Driver’s Car Breaks Down
A recent pedestrian accident in Fort Lauderdale on I-95, near Broward Boulevard, took the life of a pedestrian as the man attempted to cross the busy roadway to get help. The accident happened in the southbound lanes of traffic at roughly 7:30 p.m., according to 7NEWS. The man was crossing…
Back-Over Car Accidents in Vero and Elsewhere Can Increase During Busy Holiday Season
We typically see a drastic increase in the number of car accidents in Vero Beach and elsewhere throughout the last quarter of every year and through the holiday season. These accidents don’t always happen on streets though, as many of them occur on driveways and in parking lots, too. The…
New Campaign Video Depicting Severity of Pedestrian Accidents in Wellington Offends State Lawmakers
Motorists, pedestrians and state officials may overlook the violence and gore of some of today’s most popular video games reaching audiences around the world, but one video that’s not getting the stamp of approval is the video on a new website and safety program called “See the Blindspots.” One Florida…