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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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38
Percent of U.S: 
1
State: 
Florida

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Indian River County, FL - 29
Martin County, FL - 56
Okeechobee County, FL - 16
Palm Beach County, FL - 397
St. Lucie County, FL - 73

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West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, FL
Lake Worth drivers concerned about 6th Avenue south Tri-Rail crossing

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

Warner Letterman, 41, killed when his septic truck blows tire and hits tree on Interstate 95 in West Palm Beach, Florida

The scene of a deadly tanker crash on Interstate 95 just south of 45th Street is now clear following a night of traffic backups on the interstate, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. All lanes were reopened just before 11:00 p.m.
Date: 
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Roadway: 
I-95
City: 
West Palm Beach, FL
Type: Truck Accident
Topics: 
Tire Issue, Accident Type - Commercial Truck Accident, Fire, Fuel Spill

Wendy Starr Smith killed when her car leaves road, strikes utility pole.

A 52-year-old woman was killed Monday in Boca Raton after an early-morning crash.

Around 4:40 a.m., the driver, Wendy Starr Smith, was heading east on Glades Road, approaching Encino Lane.

Date: 
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Roadway: 
Glades Road
City: 
Boca Raton, FL
Type: Car Accident

Donna Sue Scarberry killed when her motorcycle collides with van driven by Wilnick Cherisma.

This morning around 6:23 a.m., Port St. Lucie police responded to the intersection of SE Green River Parkway and SE Charleston Drive to investigate a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a mini-van.
Date: 
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Roadway: 
SE Green River Parkway and SE Charleston Drive
City: 
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Jesus Jose Gaspar killed by car driven by Matthew Ecker while laying in street.

23-year-old Jesus Jose Gaspar of Lake Worth was killed Saturday night after being struck by a car as he lay in the street.

Date: 
Friday, December 20, 2013
Roadway: 
7th Avenue North
City: 
Lake Worth, FL
Type: Pedestrian Accident

6 suffer minor injuries, taken to hospitals, after bus crash.

Six people were hurt in a crash that involved a Palm Tran bus Wednesday morning, according to fire rescue.

The incident happened at 45th Street and Military Trail in West Palm Beach.

Date: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Roadway: 
45th Street and Military Trail
City: 
West Palm Beach, FL
Type: Bus Accident

Robin Veras, 47, killed by car while trying to cross street in Palm Beach Co., Florida

A fatal pedestrian accident Sunday night along Haverhill Road has led to one arrest, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

Date: 
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Roadway: 
Haverhill Road
City: 
West Palm Beach, FL
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Right of Way/Failure to Yield

Russell Irwin killed; wrecks while driving his Covette at high rate of speed.

Port St. Lucie Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 43-year-old man Monday night.
Date: 
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Roadway: 
SE Airoso Boulevard and SE Pisces Terrace
City: 
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
High-Speed/Excessive Speed

Dirt bike rider and pedestrian killed in separate accidents in Palm Beach Co. FL.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating two deadly crashes Sunday night.

Date: 
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
West Palm Beach, FL

Person loses arm after being struck by train.

A person sustained serious injuries and was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center after being struck by a train in Jupiter, said a spokesman for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

Date: 
Friday, December 6, 2013
Roadway: 
East Indiantown Road and North Alternate A1A
City: 
Jupiter, FL

Timothy Jacob Pavelka Sr., Christina Michelle Debonis, killed in motorcycle accident on ramp to I-95.

A Lake Worth man and a West Palm Beach woman died Friday morning when they were thrown from their motorcycle over an Interstate 95 ramp, the Florida Highway Patrol said Saturday morning.

Date: 
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Roadway: 
I-95
City: 
West Palm Beach, FL

3 taken to hospitals with serious injuries in two car crash.

Three people were taken to southern Palm Beach County hospitals after being injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night in suburban Boca Raton, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said.

Date: 
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Roadway: 
Glades Road and State Road 7
City: 
Boca Raton, FL

2 women killed, others injured in car crash involving sheriff's deputies.

Elizabeth Arellano Renteria, 21, and Hilda Marisol Medrano, 21 of Okeechobee are dead tonight after a fatal, deputy-involved car crash happened just after 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, said a spokesman for the Florida Highway Patrol.

Date: 
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Roadway: 
St. Road 70
City: 
Okeechobee, FL
Type: Car Accident

Motorcyclist hit by car in Wellington, Florida

A motorcyclist was hurt Friday morning in a crash near the intersection of Forest Hill and Southern boulevards.
The wreck occurred at 10:55 a.m., according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

Date: 
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Roadway: 
Forest Hill Boulevard
City: 
Wellington, FL

Four injured in serious rollover accident on Southwest 8th Street in Boca Raton, FL

Four people were hospitalized after sustaining injuries in a vehicle rollover accident in Boca Raton Friday night, a spokesman for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

Date: 
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Roadway: 
Southwest 8th Street
City: 
Boca Raton, FL
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, Ejected from Vehicle

I-95 reopens after multiple car accident

-All northbound lanes of Interstate 95 are back open Wednesday morning after an earlier wreck near PGA Boulevard.

The wreck involving multiple vehicles happened around 8:21 a.m.
It's unclear if anyone was injured.

Date: 
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Roadway: 
I-95
City: 
Palm Beach Gardens, FL