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FHP: Pedestrian attacks driver after being struck on Sawgrass Expressway
Read full article: FHP: Pedestrian attacks driver after being struck on Sawgrass ExpresswayA pedestrian attacked a driver early Tuesday morning after the driver’s car struck the woman on the Sawgrass Expressway in Coral Springs, authorities confirmed.
All southbound lanes of Sawgrass Expy closed in Coral Springs due to fatal crash
Read full article: All southbound lanes of Sawgrass Expy closed in Coral Springs due to fatal crashA motorcyclist has died after crashing into a guardrail Tuesday on the Sawgrass Expressway in Coral Springs, authorities confirmed.
FHP: Driver shoots at car on Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County
Read full article: FHP: Driver shoots at car on Sawgrass Expressway in Broward CountyAuthorities are searching for the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz who they said shot at the driver of a Nissan Altima Thursday morning on the Sawgrass Expressway.
Single-engine plane lands on Sawgrass Expressway causing southbound lanes to close
Read full article: Single-engine plane lands on Sawgrass Expressway causing southbound lanes to closeCORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – A plane was forced to land on the Sawgrass Expressway Saturday afternoon. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a single-engine Cessna 172 landed on the expressway at 11:40 a.m.Engine failure is what caused the plane to land on the highway, Florida Highway Patrol said. A plane landed along the Sawgrass Expressway causing the southbound lanes to be closed. The southbound lanes of the Sawgrass Expressway were closed by officials for about 90 minutes until the plane was moved off the highway and onto the median, FHP said. Florida Highway Patrol troopers quickly responded to the scene, which was just south of the Sample Road exit.
Small plane lands on Sawgrass Expressway in Broward
Read full article: Small plane lands on Sawgrass Expressway in BrowardBROWARD COUNTY, Fla. A small plane made an emergency landing on The Sawgrass Expressway on Friday night in Broward County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The plane landed on the westbound lanes, just east of University Drive, blocking the right and center lanes. FHP Lt. Yanko Reyes said no one was injured.
Renderings released for new Marjory Stoneman Douglas building
Read full article: Renderings released for new Marjory Stoneman Douglas buildingPARKLAND, Fla. - Renderings were released on Wednesday for a new building on the campus of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The now-under construction building will replace building 12, where 17 students and faculty were murdered, and 17 others wounded, on Valentine's Day 2018. The 30-classroom, two-story building is being constructed on the south side of the school's campus, visible from the Sawgrass Expressway. Broward County school board member Lori Alhadeff, who lost her 14-year-old daugher Alyssa in the shooting, said it's more than just a new building. The new building, at a cost of $18 milion, is expected to be completed by the fall of 2020.
30 gallons of diesel spill in Sawgrass Expressway rollover accident
Read full article: 30 gallons of diesel spill in Sawgrass Expressway rollover accidentCoral Springs police and Fire Rescue officials responded to a rollover accident involving a commercial truck on the Sawgrass Expressway at Sample Road on Tuesday afternoon. CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - Coral Springs police and Fire Rescue officials responded to a rollover accident involving a commercial truck on the Sawgrass Expressway at Sample Road on Tuesday afternoon. A commercial vehicle ran off the road and rolled over while heading northbound on the Sawgrass expressway toward Sample Road around 2 p.m. The accident initially forced two lanes to close while Coral Springs police and Fire Rescue officials investigate the cause of the accident. Hazardous materials teams were on hand, as well, as 30 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the vehicle, officials said.
3 dead after car crashes into retention pond in Coconut Creek
Read full article: 3 dead after car crashes into retention pond in Coconut CreekCOCONUT CREEK, Fla. - Three people, including a teenage boy, are dead after a car crashed into a retention pond along the Sawgrass Expressway and the northbound entrance ramp to Florida's Turnpike. Just before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Broward Sheriff's Office Department of Fire Rescue received a call about a car submerged in water. Divers from Coral Springs-Parkland and Margate-Coconut Creek fire departments assisted what BSO Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael Kane described as an "aggressive search." The driver, Boby Matthew, 47, and passenger, Dolly Matthew, 41, both of Coral Springs, were pronounced dead at Broward Health North. Steve Manoj, 16, of Coral Springs, also died at the hospital.
2 dead after car crashes into retention pond in Coconut Creek
Read full article: 2 dead after car crashes into retention pond in Coconut CreekCOCONUT CREEK, Fla. - Two people are dead after a car crashed into a retention pond along the Sawgrass Expressway and the northbound Florida's Turnpike ramp. Just before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Broward Sheriff's Office Department of Fire Rescue received a call about a car submerged in water. Divers from Coral Springs-Parkland and Margate-Coconut Creek fire departments assisted what BSO Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael Kane described as an "aggressive search." One of the people inside the car was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two victims were taken to Broward Health North. The survivor of the crash, who was a minor, was listed in stable condition at Broward Health North.
Police: Two people dead after car goes into pond off turnpike ramp
Read full article: Police: Two people dead after car goes into pond off turnpike rampDEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. - Two people are dead after a car went off the road and into a retention pond along the Sawgrass Expressway and the Northbound Florida Turnpike ramp, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office. Just before 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Broward Sheriff's Fire Rescue received a call about a car submerged in water. One of the people inside the car was dead on the scene while the other two victims were transported to Broward Health North. Florida Highway Patrol confirmed to Local 10 that two people were dead. Florida Highway Patrol is continuing the investigation.
Coconut Creek shooter leaves 2 dead, 2 injured, including officer, police say
Read full article: Coconut Creek shooter leaves 2 dead, 2 injured, including officer, police sayCOCONUT CREEK, Fla. - The accused shooter who left two people dead and two injured -- including a police officer -- Saturday morning in Coconut Creek has a history of domestic violence, records show. Coconut Creek Police Department Chief Albert Arenal said the shooter, whom detectives identified as Jason Roseman, surrendered after the shooting. Officers said it was a difficult crime scene that required the cooperation of other law enforcement agencies. WPLG Authorities are investigating a shooting in Coconut Creek that left two dead and three injured including a police officer. A tearful woman who was talking to detectives outside of the crime scene collapsed in shock on Saturday afternoon at the crime scene, saying "Oh my God!"
Coconut Creek shooting leaves 2 dead, 3 injured -- including police officer
Read full article: Coconut Creek shooting leaves 2 dead, 3 injured -- including police officerA shooting left two people dead and three people injured -- including a police officer -- on Saturday morning in Coconut Creek. According to the Coconut Creek Police Department, the shooting was in the area of 4200 NW 57th Drive, south of the Sawgrass Expressway, also known as Interstate 869. Officers arrested one suspect. This is a developing story. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
1 dead in rollover crash on Sawgrass Expressway
Read full article: 1 dead in rollover crash on Sawgrass ExpresswayCORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - One person is dead after a rollover crash on the Sawgrass Expressway. The fatal crash occurred Monday morning in the southbound lanes near Atlantic Boulevard. A view from Sky 10 showed an SUV on its roof in the middle of the southbound lanes. Debris could be seen strewn about the highway. All southbound lanes were closed between Atlantic and Commercial boulevards during the crash investigation.
SUV overturns on Sawgrass Expressway
Read full article: SUV overturns on Sawgrass ExpresswayCORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – An SUV overturned on the Sawgrass Expressway westbound lanes in Coral Springs, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Authorities blocked the two right lanes before Exit 18-A. SKY 10 was above the scene and saw Fire Rescue officials surrounding the vehicle. It's unclear whether anyone was injured. Click here to view a map with live updates on traffic >