Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Sunrise Homeowner Safe After Home Damaged By SUV
A Sunrise homeowner escaped injury recently when the 65-year-old driver of an SUV lost control of her vehicle and crashed into the woman’s home. According to reports, the driver hit both a median and a tree before hitting the house; the homeowner was in her bedroom at the time of the accident, which is… Read More »
Ringing In The New Year With A Bang
The end of an old year and the beginning of a new one – so many of us are more than ready to see what the new year shall bring. Along with the parties and festive celebrations, many revelers may choose to celebrate with fireworks, but when making those plans for fireworks displays, safety… Read More »
Biker Breaks A Hip
A woman riding her bicycle in Dania Beach has suffered a broken hip as a result of a hit and run accident. The cyclist, who was struck by a car on Fifth Avenue, did not feel pain when she first fell off her bike; she got right back on and kept riding. However, a… Read More »
Tragic Canal Accident Claims Mom’s Life
A little girl has lost her mom as a result of a tragic auto accident in Deerfield Beach during the holiday weekend. The driver, the baby’s father, and their three-year-old daughter plunged into a canal in their vehicle and were became trapped inside. Witnesses to the accident sprang into action and were able to… Read More »
Scooter Accident Claims Fort Lauderdale Man’s Life
A tragic accident on Interstate 95 has claimed the life of a man riding his scooter on the busy roadway. The accident occurred when a passenger vehicle hit the scooter which, according to authorities, caused the man to be thrown from the scooter. The man was then run over by a tractor trailer as… Read More »
Construction Worker Suffers Leg Injury During Work Site Accident
A Miami construction worker has suffered injuries as a result of a work site accident during which he was pinned underneath a wall. The worker was rescued from the scene by emergency personnel and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment; fortunately, no one else was injured as a result of… Read More »
Driving Into The Future
According to experts, with each automobile accident, speed is often a factor in some way. Whether it prevents a driver from being able to stop in time to avoid an accident in the first place, or whether high speeds contribute to a more severe impact – and more personal injuries suffered by those involved… Read More »
Dangerous Dogs Kill Neighbor’s Pets
Dog owners in central Florida have lost two of their family pets as a result of an attack by a neighbor’s dangerous dogs. According to reports, the owner of the two dogs that were killed came home to find both of his pets dead; one was found in the backyard, and the other was… Read More »
Healthy Hummus Turned Harmful
Fans of Trader Joe’s hummus will have to do without a few of their favorite flavors as a result of a recent recall of two specific flavors of the popular chain’s products. The two flavors have been found to be at risk of contamination with listeria, a dangerous and potentially deadly bacteria. Those who… Read More »
Truck Driver Dies In Pembroke Park
An accident involving a tractor trailer maneuvering through a freight access area has resulted in the death of the rig’s driver. According to reports, the driver contacted security in the freight area about the accident, in which he struck two other parked trailers. By the time authorities responded to the call, the driver was… Read More »