Articles Posted in Pedestrian Accident

Traffic came to a halt on southbound I-95 heading into downtown Miami on the morning of Thursday, June 27, 2025, as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) temporarily closed a section of the highway to conduct a follow-up investigation into a deadly crash that occurred earlier in the week. The temporary shutdown was related to a…

A disturbing hit-and-run crash in Fort Lauderdale is under active investigation after a pedestrian in a wheelchair was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on Saturday night, according to Fort Lauderdale Police. The incident occurred near Northwest 11th Avenue and West Broward Boulevard, a busy intersection just west of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Officers…

A tragic accident in DeLand, Florida has left a young girl with life-threatening injuries after she was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter. The crash occurred on Monday afternoon, June 24, 2025, near the intersection of South Woodland Boulevard and Gilbert Street, a busy area known for both pedestrian and vehicle traffic.…

A devastating crash in Miami on Tuesday evening has left one man dead, two others hospitalized, and a community demanding change. The incident occurred around 6:53 p.m. near Southwest 19th Street and 21st Avenue, involving four vehicles and a pedestrian. Authorities have since arrested the driver responsible — 36-year-old Andres Roberto Fiallo Estupinan of Miami…

A heartbreaking crash in Duval County has left a family grieving the loss of a father and his 1-year-old child, both struck and killed while crossing Baymeadows Road on Friday night. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the man was carrying his child across the eastbound lanes around 8:30 p.m. when a vehicle struck them.…

A devastating pedestrian accident occurred on the evening of Saturday, March 15th, at the intersection of Northwest Seventh Street and 47th Avenue in Miami, FL, leaving three people injured, including two pedestrians and a Miami police officer. Tragically, 23-year-old Michelle Veronica Salmeron Membreno succumbed to her injuries at Jackson Memorial Hospital, according to police officials.…

Pedestrian safety is incredibly important, and both drivers and pedestrians play a role in reducing traffic crashes and crash injuries across the state of Florida. Unfortunately, pedestrian crashes often result in serious or fatal injuries. Jaywalking is a serious problem because it presents unnecessary risks to pedestrians, but is it actually illegal in Florida? Here, we…