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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: 
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State: 
Florida

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Indian River County, FL - 30
Martin County, FL - 56
Okeechobee County, FL - 16
Palm Beach County, FL - 399
St. Lucie County, FL - 74

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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

Abby Calleja, 40, and Thomas Warren, 24, die in two-vehicle accident on State Road 60 in Indian River County

Two people died in a wrong-way collision on State Road 60 in Indian River County early Saturday morning. The crash occurred on State Road 60 about 12:45 a.m.
Date: 
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Roadway: 
State Road 60
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on, Wrong-way Crash, Celebrity Accidents

Florida Road Ranger Arnold Metellus, 59, struck and killed by hit and run driver on Interstate 95 in Boca Raton, FL

A Road Ranger who had stopped to assist a motorist on Interstate 95 was hit and killed early Sunday by a car which then fled the scene.
Date: 
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 95
City: 
Boca Raton, FL
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

Two men injured in car accident at Pike Road and Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, FL

Authorities stated the crash occured at Pike Road and Southern Boulevard. Rescuers stated two people were injured and had to be extricated from their cars. One of the victims, a man in his 30s, had to be airlifted to St. Mary's Medical Center.
Date: 
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Roadway: 
Pike Road and Southern Boulevard
City: 
West Palm Beach, FL
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Pileup

Eight injured in car accident on A1A in Jupiter, FL

Eight people were taken to the hospital. One of the victims is in critical condition. Flashing lights and debris littered A1A near Center Street in Jupiter. Crews worked for almost an hour to extricate a victim from a car.
Date: 
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Roadway: 
A1A
City: 
Jupiter, FL
Type: Car Accident

Man, 59, riding a moped dies following a collision with a pickup truck on Tequesta Drive and US 1 in Tequesta, Florida

A man riding a moped, described as a white male in mid to late 50s, died following a collision with a pickup truck. The incident occured in Tequesta, Florida at Tequesta Drive and US 1 just after 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14.

Date: 
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Roadway: 
North U.S. Highway 1 and Tequesta Drive
City: 
Tequesta, FL
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
Moped and Motor Scooter Accidents

Diogo Oliveira, 32, dies following a single-car accident on Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton, Florida

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
Roadway: 
Palmetto Park Road
City: 
Boca Raton, FL
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
High-Speed/Excessive Speed

Rory Fitzpatrick Kiernan, 40, of Stevensville, MD dies in two car and scooter collision on Florida Turnpike south of Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida

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

Date: 
Monday, October 13, 2014
Roadway: 
Florida Turnpike south of Atlantic Avenue
City: 
Delray Beach, FL
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Moped and Motor Scooter Accidents, Rear-End Collisions

Patricia Foust, 65, killed by man on dirt bike on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard in West Palm Beach, FL

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
Roadway: 
Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
City: 
West Palm Beach, FL
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Pedestrian Accident

Lt. Kevin Johns killed in pedestrian accident while changing tire on Interstate 95 in Boca Raton, Florida

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
City: 
Boca Raton, FL
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Disabled Vehicles, Tire Issue

Betty Etta Belle Gordon, 86, Celia Fritz, 88, and Dan Sherm, 31, killed in car accident on Military Trail in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida

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
City: 
Boynton Beach, FL
Type: Car Accident

Newlyweds Tom and Lisa Maynard killed in hit-and-run motorcycle crash in Fort Pierce, FL

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
Roadway: 
St. Lucie Boulevard
City: 
Fort Pierce, FL
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Rear-End Collisions, Hit and Run, Ejected from Vehicle

Eliu Bravo, 38, killed in hit-and-run after being ejected from car in crash with concrete barrier, then hit by another car that left the scene on Florida Turnpike in Jupiter, FL

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
Roadway: 
Florida Turnpike
City: 
Jupiter, FL
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run, Ejected from Vehicle

Bicyclist suffers serious injuries after being struck and pinned underneath car on Lake Worth Road in Palm Beach County, FL

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
Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics: 
Trapped Under/Inside Vehicle

Two hospitalized after three-car crash in West Palm Beach, FL

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
City: 
West Palm Beach, FL
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Pileup

One man injured, another man seriously injured after being ejected when boat strikes bridge near Boynton Inlet, FL

The man who sustained more serious injuries was taken to the trauma center at Delray Medical Center.
Date: 
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
City: 
Ocean Ridge, FL
Type: Boat Accident
Topics: 
Ejected from Vehicle