Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Construction Worker Killed In Metromover Accident
Downtown Miami was the scene of a tragic accident that cost one man his life and injured another when a construction lift and Metromover rail car crashed. The man who was killed, along with the second man who was injured, were both inside the construction lift that was struck by the Metromover car. The… Read More »
Fall From Donkey Statue Injures Florida Woman
A woman is suing a Mexican restaurant for injuries she sustained as a result of falling from a donkey statue on the restaurant property in Tallahassee. According to reports, the woman was climbing on the status to take pictures, but unfortunately slipped and fell from the statue onto the floor. As a result of… Read More »
Pompano Beach Multi-Vehicle Accident Injures Several
Several people were injured as a result of a multi-vehicle accident in Pompano Beach that occurred in the late-morning hours one recent Tuesday morning. One of the victims had to be removed from their vehicle; that 55-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital as a trauma alert. The crash investigation is ongoing as… Read More »
Pompano Beach Multi-Vehicle Accident Injures Several
Several people were injured as a result of a multi-vehicle accident in Pompano Beach that occurred in the late-morning hours one recent Tuesday morning. One of the victims had to be removed from their vehicle; that 55-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital as a trauma alert. The crash investigation is ongoing as… Read More »
The Tragic Reality Of Elder Abuse
After spending their entire lives ensuring that we have been taken care of, our elderly loved ones deserve nothing but the best in return. When the time comes, as it often does, that they are no longer able to live on their own due to their physical or mental limitations, we are faced with… Read More »
South Beach Hit And Run Mars Holiday Break
A student visiting Miami Beach from Boston over his holiday break continues to recover from an accident that left him with numerous broken bones after a driver plowed him while he was standing on a sidewalk and then drove away. The victim is surprised that the driver who, according to police reports, was caught… Read More »
Man Killed, Children Injured In Davie Crash
According to police, racing was likely a factor in a Davie crash that killed a man and injured several children on a recent Sunday morning. The man, who was driving a van, was struck by one of two vehicles believed to be racing at high speeds; though he was taken to the hospital, he… Read More »
Driver Accused Of Driving Under The Influence Accrues Additional Charges
A local high school principal who was severely injured in auto accident last spring continues to recover from his double amputation and other injuries; the driver who caused the accident, however, is facing additional charges for that accident in which she was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. According to reports, the… Read More »
Home Struck By Car In Northwest Miami-Dade
Northwest Miami-Dade was the scene of yet another accident in which a car left a roadway and struck a house. Details regarding the incident are sparse, but it was noted that the driver of the vehicle that struck the house was taken to the hospital. The cause of the crash is still under investigation,… Read More »
No Injuries In Bakery Accident
A Plantation bakery was the scene of a one-car accident one recent Friday morning. That may not be the usual location where one would expect a car accident, but it was an accident scene nonetheless. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained by the driver, the bakers, or customers. According to reports, a man crashed his… Read More »