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Fatal Trucking Crash Strucked Multiple Times on Florida’s Turnpike

Published on: February 10, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Sunday February 6, 2022, on the side of Florida’s Turnpike in St. Lucie County, a tow truck driver was struck and murdered. The tow truck driver, a 57-year-old Miami male, was standing next to the tow truck’s open driver’s side door in the southbound lane around mile marker 149 between the Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce exits at 12:06 a.m., according to Florida Highway Patrol. The open truck door and the man in the right lane were struck by a 20-year-old Deerfield Beach lady driving a sedan in the right lane. In the southbound lanes, the vehicle came to a controlled stop. While lying in the southbound lanes, the man was struck by three other vehicles. All three automobiles that collided with the man drove southbound on the Florida Turnpike without stopping. At the scene, the individual was pronounced dead. The incident is still being investigated. FHP is seeking for a possible maroon SUV, unknown manufacture or model, and a possible Mazda, unknown model, among the three other vehicles that hit the pedestrian, according to Lt. Yanko Reyes, an FHP spokesman. Anyone with information on the accident should call the Florida Highway Patrol at *347. The identities of the deceased guy and the sedan driver were not released by the Florida Highway Patrol. The agency has stopped releasing the names of persons killed or injured in incidents investigated by troopers, as well as the names of other people involved in the crashes. In April 2020, the agency reported the adjustment.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

Troopers in Florida are Looking for a Man and a White Truck Who Were Involved in a Fatal Hit-And-Run in St. Petersburg

Published on: February 9, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Sunday, January 30, 2022, a 23-year-old man on an electric scooter was attempting to cross a raised concrete median dividing 66th Street N. and 51st Avenue N. approximately 3:30 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to authorities, he was unable to cross the median and fell into the inside southbound lane of 66th Street N., and into the path of an unknown car. According to FHP, the automobile hit the Simington and continued driving. He passed away on the spot. Troopers discovered a white 2021 Dodge pickup truck spotted parked near 49th Street North on 36th Avenue North that they suspect is linked to the accident. The truck has been parked for many days, according to authorities. The truck had been damaged in the terrible incident last week. A pre-cash photo of a person of interest was obtained by the FHP from a nearby gas station, according to the agency. Contact Florida Highway Patrol at 813-558-1800 if you have any information that could assist authorities in locating the man who was driving this truck during the incident.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

In a Terrifying Hit-and-Run Incident, a TikTok Star Medical Worker was Killed

Published on: February 2, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Monday, January 24, 2022, Leonardo Gil Fraga, a TikTok celebrity and hospital worker, was killed in a hit-and-run after leaving the hospital on his motorcycle. The involved driver still must be found, and his family is demanding justice. A Florida hospital worker with over 100,000 TikTok followers was killed in a hit-and-run vehicle accident while ending his shift at Hialeah Hospital. Around 9:30 p.m., the 34-year-old man was riding his motorcycle home when he was hit by an SUV turning left at the crossing of East 8th Avenue and 21st Street in Hialeah. The car drove away from the incident, leaving the TikTok celebrity on the road. Gil’s aunt informed reporters in Miami that he was resting on the side of the street until a passing motorist noticed him and assisted him. He was finally sent to Jackson Memorial Hospital. However, people verified that Gil died because of his injuries. The SUV car that hit Gil is still on the loose, causing the entire family to seek for everyone’s assistance in identifying the suspect’s identity. However, Hialeah Police Lt. Eduardo Rodriguez explained that the CCTV evidence proved that the SUV driver did not give the TikTok celebrity a chance to stop at the intersection. The SUV driver might face significant charges shortly since Gil had the right of way. The family was broken even more after seeing the video, because Gil had never owned a motorbike until three months ago. The driver who fled the scene of the incident is still being sought by police. Lieutenant Rodriguez has appealed to the community for assistance.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

A Teen Driver was Arrested After a Hit-and-Run Crash in Miami that Killed a Woman

Published on: February 1, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Saturday January 22, 2022, at the crossing of Northwest Third Street and 11th Avenue two women in a red car, who were both in their 60s, were rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition. A 63-year-old woman was killed, and a friend was injured. The second lady is in serious condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital after suffering head injuries, a broken spine, a lacerated spleen, and hip fractures in the incident. Following a tragic hit-and-run collision in Miami’s Little Havana area, a 17-year-old was detained, and two additional suspects were identified by investigators, Miami police reported Thursday. Surveillance cameras at a nearby gas station captured video of the suspects, who police claimed were in a stolen white Land Rover that crashed with the 63-year-old woman’s vehicle. They suspect the Land Rover driver ran a stop sign before the fatal T-bone crash. According to the report, the victim’s vehicle then sideswiped two parked vehicles on the east side of the road prior to rear-ending another parked vehicle, resulting in a chain-reaction accident involving two additional parked cars. The 17-year-old teen appeared in juvenile court before a judge, and after the charges were read, his mother stated that she would hire her own attorney instead of accepting a court-appointed Public Defender. The state stated it was evaluating the case and that if they decided to make a “direct filing,” they could prosecute him as an adult. He has another hearing scheduled on February 16th.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

2 Separate Rear-End Collisions Killed 2 People on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County

Published on: January 26, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Saturday, January 22, 2022, the Florida Highway Patrol reported that a woman was driving early Monday in an accident on the Florida Turnpike, where investigators were analyzing a previous tragic crash. The first deadly collision occurred around mile marker 269 in the southbound lanes of the turnpike at 3:20 a.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 22-year-old Orlando lady was driving a car when it stopped abruptly in the right lane of the turnpike for an unclear cause. According to an Florida Highway Patrol incident report, a pickup truck operated by a 22-year-old Port Clinton, Ohio, male drove into the rear of the automobile, killing the lady. According to authorities, the Ohio guy received minor injuries. According to the Florida Highway Patrol investigation, both passengers were wearing seat belts. Another tragic collision occurred in the same location an hour and 40 minutes later. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Road Ranger was stopped in a southbound lane close to the only available lane in the neighborhood, dealing with the initial tragic collision. According to officers, the truck’s lights were turned on, and an arrow sign and cones were put on the road to direct cars to the sole available lane of travel. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by a 32-year-old Kissimmee lady refused to slow down and went over the cones, crashing into the rear of the Road Ranger’s pickup truck. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the lady, who was wearing a seat belt, was transferred to Health Central, where she died. According to authorities, the Road Ranger, a 28-year-old Groveland male, had minor injuries.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

Deadly Hit-and-Run – Florida Highway Patrol is Looking for the Car Involved

Published on: January 25, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Saturday January 22, 2022, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, two persons died in two separate vehicle and bicycle accidents in Clay County last Saturday night. In Clay County on Saturday night, a second bicyclist was killed. The collisions were not linked, according to troopers. The initial collision occurred just before 7:30 p.m. on North Mimosa Avenue around County Road 218 in Middleburg, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to police, a sedan driver struck a 45-year-old male biker and fled the area. Before arriving at the hospital, the bicyclist died. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, he also wasn’t wearing a helmet. There may be some barriers in the area for drivers. Anticipate delays and plan to slow down. Anyone with information regarding the collision should contact the Florida Highway Patrol right away. The driver and vehicle suspected to have driven over a biker in Clay County and then abandoned the scene are being sought by Florida Highway Patrol investigators. The car is a white Chrysler PT Cruiser from 2001 to 2004. The automobile will have damage to the right front and hood, as well as a missing right headlight, according to the FHP. If you spot the car or have any details on the driver, call FHP at *347 or 911 immediately. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477 to make an anonymous call.

Speak with an experienced Miami Car Accident Attorney today!

Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

After a Car Accident, Man from Pensacola was Charged with Child Negligence

Published on: January 19, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Saturday, January 15, 2022, following a car accident in which the child required Narcan to regain consciousness, a 39-year-old Pensacola man was arrested on Saturday. The 39-year-old man, already identified, was charged with child negligence, driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession, and drug equipment possession. At 11 a.m. on Saturday, the Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the site of an accident on Highway 29 and Kingsfield Road. The 39-year-old man was discovered unconscious with pained breathing and his face going blue by a patrol. When the trooper was unable to rouse him, he gave Narcan, and he 36-year-old man rapidly recovered consciousness. A 39-year-old man was driving southbound on Highway 29 with a 6-year-old child in his SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The SUV collided with the trailer hitch at the back of a pickup truck that was stopped in traffic waiting for a green light to move south. The crash did not result in any injuries to others. On a $5,500 bail, the 39-year-old male remains in the Escambia County Jail.

Speak with an experienced Miami Car Accident Attorney today!

Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

Street Racers in Florida Caused a Fatal Crash

Published on: January 18, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On October 12, 2021, two men in Ocala, Florida were implicated in an accident that killed one guy and wounded many others on State Road 200 in front of Red Lobster and are now being charged with vehicular homicide and street racing. On January 12, 2022, 52-year-old men and 30-year-old men are now facing these charges along State Road 200. According to investigators, both guys were traveling at speeds in excess of 90 mph on SR 200 right before the crash. 56-year-old men, his wife, and their adult daughter were leaving Red Lobster in a red Hyundai SUV when he veered eastbound into State Road 200, directly into the path of two westbound automobiles, according to authorities. According to police, 30-year-old men, driving a silver Toyota Scion, T-boned the Hyundai SUV, forcing the Scion to twist counter-clockwise and into the path of 52-year-old men, driving a gray Honda Civic. 56-year-old was transferred to a hospital and died there. With six lanes of traffic and multiple driveway entries, the area of State Road 200 where the collision happened is extensively frequented. According to authorities, video footage reveals that there was considerable traffic at the time of the crash since it was towards the conclusion of rush hour. These two drivers put other motorists at risk and caused an accident that ended in 56-year-old men death. A toxicology report also revealed that he had no alcohol in his system.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Getting Hit by an SUV, Hit-and-Run

Published on: January 12, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Saturday, January 8, 2022, around 5 am, Miami Police responded to an accident at Northwest Seventh Street and 23rd Court. According to police, a man crashed with an SUV, crushing a motorcyclist who was nearby. When authorities got on the scene, the implicated motorcyclist was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital for a leg injury in stable condition for treatment. According to authorities, the driver of a white Toyota Tundra collided with a gray Chevy Equinox and one of the automobiles involved in the collision attempted to escape the site of the accident. The Tundra’s driver attempted to leave the scene, but he was pursued until he was stopped at Northwest 23rd Court and Seventh Street. A short time later, he was brought under custody. The Tundra’s driver was transported to West Miami-Turner Dade’s Guilford Knight Correctional Center. His driver’s license was not located on records, according to police reports. A male has been recognized as the person who will face prosecution. He is accused of driving without a valid driver’s license and fleeing the scene of an accident with property damage.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

Hit-and-Run Crash After a Home Robbery

Published on: January 11, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, around 2:15 am, according to the police, a motorist attempting to flee a probable overnight burglary in a stolen minivan crashed with two vehicles around the area of University Drive and Stirling Road; the thief then exited the van and fled on foot. According to Davie police spokesperson Sarah Andeara, a Davie resident “interrupted a crime” in his property. The thief then hopped into a blue Dodge Caravan and drove away. The driver was involved in a car accident shortly after. Andeara stated that she had no idea what sort of crime was disrupted. Police were dispatched to the residence in response to a report of a vehicle break-in. According to authorities, no one was badly injured. During the investigations, authorities discovered that the crashed minivan had been stolen in a separate incident from Hollywood. There were no immediate details regarding the incident or when it happened. If anyone has any type of information that will benefit the investigation to get resolved, is encouraged to contact the police at any time.

Speak with an experienced Miami Car Accident Attorney today!

Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.