U.S. "fondness for tall SUVs and pickups" compounds risks to pedestrians
The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
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The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
The incident happened just before 3:55 a.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident involving a 14-year-old boy in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade Police said the 22-year-old woman was a recent FIU graduate.
Pembroke Park police are searching for a driver they believe intentionally struck a woman, who is now lying in a hospital bed at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood with injuries throughout her body.
Two people were struck by a car outside a Miami-Dade County school on Friday afternoon.
Stephanie Alonso died Friday, days after the 7-year-old girl was struck by a driver outside a pharmacy in Miami.
A 7-year-old girl was fighting for her life Tuesday after being struck by a car outside a pharmacy in Miami.
A 7-year-old girl is fighting for her life Tuesday, after being struck by a car outside a pharmacy in Miami.
Pembroke Pines police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle near a bus stop Thursday morning.
One Coconut Grove student is making it his mission to help people in his community cross the road safely.
Police told CBS News Miami that the driver involved remained on the scene.
The incident is still under investigation.
A ten-year-old child had to be airlifted to a local hospital Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Coral Springs.
Officers are currently on the scene and have notified Miami-Dade Police's Homicide Bureau to respond and help with the investigation.
Amtrak told CBS News Miami that it is working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident.
Broward Sheriff's Office stated that the driver involved remained on the scene.
The Florida Highway Patrol did not say why the man was walking on the expressway.
Miami Police told CBS News Miami that the vehicle involved remained on the scene.
BSO said both drivers stayed at the scene when deputies arrived.
The man was transported to the hospital in unknown condition.
Police said the victim was killed on West Broward Boulevard early Saturday morning.
In 2022, there was an average of 20 pedestrian deaths every day
Officials have identified the woman who was fatally struck by a Brightline train in Broward County on Friday, releasing new information surrounding her death.
As a result of the incident, traffic along Hillsboro Boulevard and Eller Drive at North Dixie Highway is currently closed.
The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Thursday.
Three victims were driven to Baptist Health Homestead Hospital by a friend before police arrived.
The three people knew each other, spokeswoman says.
Detective Ali Adamson said "I do not have any information suggesting the two shootings are related."
A caravan of about 30 vehicles drove the county to give gifts to about 30 families.
The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Thursday.
Three victims were driven to Baptist Health Homestead Hospital by a friend before police arrived.
The three people knew each other, spokeswoman says.
Detective Ali Adamson said "I do not have any information suggesting the two shootings are related."
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Jim talks with Rep. Anna Eskamani about how state Democrats may need to pivot to local races to gain any momentum in Florida.
Jim talks to Congressman Chip LaMarca about condo assessments in South Florida.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.