A Palm Beach County lawsuit filed Jan. 16, 2026 claims a Lyft passenger was injured in West Palm Beach after the driver allegedly braked suddenly at high speed.
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DEADLY CRASH: 1 Child Dead, 2 Injured After High-Speed Crash on Military Trail
A high-speed crash on South Military Trail ended in fire, sent three children to the hospital, and left one dead, with the driver now under investigation and charges pending, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filed Over Emergency Response at Palm Beach Outpatient Surgery Center
A civil lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County alleges medical negligence during a post-surgical emergency at Palm Beach Outpatient Surgery Center in May 2025.
West Palm Beach Woman Charged With First-Degree Murder After Death Investigation
A West Palm Beach woman is facing a first-degree murder charge after investigators determined a death on Ashley Drive West was a homicide, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Motorcyclist Crashes Into West Palm Beach Yard, Dies
A 20-year-old motorcyclist died days after a late-night crash that sent his vehicle onto a sidewalk and into a West Palm Beach front yard, deputies said.
Woman Dies After Crash At Okeechobee Blvd, Turnpike Entrance
A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash at Okeechobee Boulevard and the Florida Turnpike entrance, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.