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West Palm Beach and Ft. Pierce

West Palm Beach is one of the main cities in southern Florida, with an estimated population of 104,031. The city is no more than a few blocks wide but over 100 blocks in length because of the vast, dense swampland immediately to the west of the town. West Palm Beach exists in a tropical rainforest climate, that allows for the growth of the palm trees that give the city its name. Fort Pierce is the county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida. As of the census of 2010, there were 41,852 people, 15,170 households, and 9,418 families residing in the city.

Major Roadways

  • Interstate 95 is the main north-south highway on the east coast on the United States, and the major roadway in West Palm Beach.
  • Florida's Turnpike runs mostly parallel to I-95, but splits of towards Orlando at Ft. Pierce.

Transportation

  • Palm Beach International Airport is a public airport that provides air transport to major cities in the eastern US and Canada, and to the Bahamas.
  • A commuter rail line run by Tri-Rail provides transport to Miami and Magnolia Park. A free trolley provides transportation around downtown.
  • Palm Tran runs bus routes witthin the city and to suburban areas within Palm Beach County.

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West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in West Palm Beach or Fort Pierce, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.

Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.

 

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Florida

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West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, FL

Lake Worth drivers concerned about 6th Avenue south Tri-Rail crossing

Residents of Lake Worth are raising concerns over the Tri-Rail crossing at 6th Avenue. WPTV Palm Beach reports that an additional signal delay is causing motorists to take additional risks, despite it being a safety procedure from the rail company itself. The enhanced safety signaling is blamed for causing backups at rush hour, but Tri-Rail has no plans of making a change. Learn more about train accidents here

Most recent accident reports

Diogo Oliveira, 32, died Tuesday evening after a car crash on Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton, Florida. The incident occured around 11:35 p.m.

Date: 
Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Rory Fitzpatrick Kiernan, 40 of Stevensville, Maryland was killed after being ejected from his motor scooter and onto Florida Turnpike, south of Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida where one vehicle struck him from behind and he was hit

According to West Palm Beach police, a man on a dirt bike hit a woman walking across the street near Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and Robbins Drive around 9 p.m. Saturday.
Date: 
Saturday, October 11, 2014

Lorenza Simmons told dispatchers she was trying to avoid hitting the SUV in front of her when she swerved off the road and hit Kevin Johns, who was rushed to Delray Medical Center and was pronounced dead at 1:09 p.m.

Date: 
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 95
Three people were killed in a fiery crash in Boynton Beach. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating the crash. Investigators said a silver Ford car was traveling north on Military trail and struck a black Acura head-on.
Date: 
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Roadway: 
Military Trail
Type: Car Accident
The couple were heading northbound on their motorcycle just south of St. Lucie Boulevard around 9 p.m. on Sept. 27.
Date: 
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Eliu Bravo, 38, of Port St. Lucie, the passenger of Mariela Arriaza's vehicle, was declared dead at the scene of the crash, and police are asking for anyone with information about the crash to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at 561-357-4108. 
Date: 
Sunday, September 21, 2014

The victims injuries were described as "traumatic", and she was taken to Delray Trauma Center via helicopter.

Date: 
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Roadway: 
Lake Worth Road
Two of the three drivers were taken to the hospital for minor injuries. Later, two cars crashed into eachother while looking at this accident, though no injuries were sustained.
Date: 
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Roadway: 
Shiloh Drive
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Pileup
The man who sustained more serious injuries was taken to the trauma center at Delray Medical Center.
Date: 
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in a central Florida school bus crash. The St. Lucie County school bus was carrying seven students when 94-year-old Frances McNees crashed into it at an intersection.
Date: 
Friday, September 5, 2014
One man is injured and a semi-truck on its side and on fire after a crash near Belle Glade on U.S. Route 27. One man was transported to hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Drivers should expect delays in the area.
Date: 
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. Route 27

The family of a man who was killed by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 95 on Saturday has more questions than answers about what led up to the deadly crash. Norman Mello, 42, was headed south on I-95 on his motorcycle Saturday evening.

Date: 
Friday, July 18, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 95

Two elderly people died, and two others were injured in a car crash Saturday night, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

The accident happened at the intersection of Lake Ida Road and Jog Road in Delray Beach.

Date: 
Friday, June 13, 2014
Type: Car Accident

A snorkeler was killed Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a boat near the Jupiter Inlet.

Date: 
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown