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Miami Herald
6 hours ago
- Miami Herald
Scooter driver critical, passenger dead, after crashing on Florida Turnpike: FHP
A passenger on a scooter driving on Florida's Turnpike in Broward County Saturday died after becoming lodged underneath a van the small vehicle collided with Saturday afternoon, and the driver remains in critical condition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened shortly before 3 p.m. in the southbound lanes at mile marker 55, according to the FHP. The driver of the Yongfu scooter, whom troopers say is a 21-year-old man from Miami, was in the center lane and changed lanes into the path of a 2017 Ford Transit van driven by a 27-year-old man from Davie, FHP Lt. Indiana Miranda said. The front of the van hit the rear of the scooter, and both the scooter driver and passenger — as well as the scooter — were trapped beneath the moving vehicle, Miranda said. The van driver, who has not been named, pulled to the inside lane, where the passenger became dislodged, according to the FHP. The van driver pulled over to the shoulder with the scooter and driver still stuck underneath, Miranda said. Paramedics took the scooter driver, who has not been named, to Memorial Regional Hospital, where he remained in critical condition Wednesday, Miranda said. His passenger, who has also not been identified, died on the scene, according to the FHP. The van driver was not injured, Miranda said. Troopers are still investigating the crash. Driving a scooter with an engine smaller than 50 cubic centimeters is illegal. The size of the Yongfu involved in the crash was not immediately known.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Mom Killed in Crash That Injured Her 3 Kids After Nearby Truck's Tire Blew Out: ‘A Complete Shock'
A 32-year-old mom of three has died after a truck's tire blew out near her car on Interstate 95 in Florida on Memorial Day and slammed into her vehicle The mother was with her three kids, who survived the fatal crash Olivia Maggs is remembered by her husband as a 'loving' wife was 'a beautiful mother'A mom of three has died after she and her children were involved in a crash on a Florida highway on Memorial Day. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a tire blew out on an Ford F-350 along Interstate 95 in Melbourne, on Monday, May 26, according to NBC affiliate WESH and FOX affiliate WOFL. The 58-year-old man driving the truck reportedly then lost control of his vehicle before slamming into a nearby Honda Odyssey and sending them both into a guard rail, WOFL and CBS affiliate WKMG-TV reported. The woman driving the Odyssey, 32-year-old Olivia Maggs, died as a result of the crash, per the reports. Her three children, ages 8 months to 4 years, survived the crash. The three children reportedly were sent to the hospital with various injuries. The baby girl had a broken leg and brain bleed, while the older two had minor injuries. FHP did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Cody Maggs, Oliva's husband, paid tribute to his late wife in an emotional post on Facebook, describing her as a 'gentle, patient and kind' soul who had 'a true servant's heart.' 'I just want to thank everyone who has reached out with your words, love and support,' Cody wrote. 'The past day has been very difficult to comprehend and understand and will only get more complicated in the coming weeks as we grieve the loss of Olivia. As with many of you, the news comes as a complete shock.' Cody also said his 'loving' wife was 'a beautiful mother' as well as 'a nurse who was passionate about helping others.' 'When talking with each of you, and seeing the impact she has stamped on everyone's life, it is a true testament of who she was,' Cody continued. 'Your love and support is deeply felt.' More than $141,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign started to support Olivia's family following the fatal crash. Gabrielle and Aaron Wright, who organized the online fundraiser, described the late mom as 'a kind, beautiful soul' as well as "loving and gentle mother, devoted wife, and cherished daughter, sister, friend, and compassionate nurse.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Her absence leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her,' the Wrights wrote. They said Olivia's family 'now faces a long road of healing; physically and emotionally.' 'Your prayers of comfort, peace, and strength to surround them during this devastating time mean more than words can say,' the organizers added. Cody also thanked those who have shown their support through the GoFundMe campaign. 'This is such a beautiful community in such a mourning time,' he wrote on Facebook. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Palm Coast bicyclist in critical condition after she was hit by 94-year-old driver
A 38-year-old Palm Coast woman was hospitalized after she was hit by a car Tuesday at White View Parkway and Ravenwood Drive. She was riding a bicycle in the crosswalk when a Toyota Prius, driven by a 94-year-old Bunnell man, made a left turn and struck her, a Florida Highway Patrol news release state. FHP said the crash remains under investigation. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Miami Herald
Mom with 3 kids in car killed when passerby's truck tire blows out, FL cops say
A mom was killed in a crash in front of her three young children when another vehicle's tire blew out and the driver lost control, hitting the mom's car, Florida authorities said. Family has identified her as Olivia Maggs. The Interstate 95 crash happened on Memorial Day in Melbourne when Maggs, 32, was driving with her 8-month-old daughter and her two sons, ages 3 and 4, according to Florida Highway Patrol. A Ford F-350 pickup truck was traveling in another lane on I-95 when one of its tires blew out and the driver lost control, veering into Maggs' lane and hitting her minivan, state troopers said. Both vehicles ran off the left side of the road and hit a guardrail, according to FHP. Maggs was pronounced dead on the scene. The baby was airlifted to a hospital with a brain bleed and a broken leg, Maggs' husband shared on Facebook. Troopers said the two boys were hospitalized with minor injuries. The truck driver and passenger, both from New York, were uninjured, according to FHP. Maggs' husband, Cody, took to social media to ask for prayers for his family as they navigate life going forward while 'missing our rock.' 'Olivia is one of the most sweetest, gentle, patient and kind souls,' he wrote on Facebook. 'A true servants heart. A beautiful mother. A loving wife. A nurse who was passionate about helping others.' Melbourne is in Brevard County on Florida's Atlantic Coast, about a 70-mile drive southeast from Orlando.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Man dead, another seriously injured in SUV vs. SUV crash: FHP
A man is dead and another is seriously injured following a crash on Hecksher Drive Monday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened just before 3:30 P.M. on Batten Island, across the river from Mayport. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] The 34-year-old man who died was reportedly driving east on Heckscher Drive when he lost control and veered onto the right shoulder. FHP says he overcorrected, heading left into the westbound lane and towards another SUV. FHP describes it as an 'offset head-on collision.' The driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time, according to the report, and was ejected from the SUV during the impact. He died on the scene. The other driver, a 57-year-old man, was left with serious injuries. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
