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Weeks after a motorcyclist was killed at a Hollywood intersection, his family are pushing for traffic lights
By Bri Buckley at CBS4 Miami
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
A Hollywood family is pushing for a traffic light at the intersection where a 24-year-old man was killed nearly three weeks ago, arguing that existing stop signs are insufficient to ensure driver safety.Colt William Firth died in a crash at N. 21st Avenue and Garfield Street. His family believes a v
Key takeaway "I miss him so much, I don't know what I'm going to do without him," said his mother, Michele Firth.
Why this matters in The Miami
The push for a traffic light at the intersection where Colt William Firth was killed resonates with concerns about road safety in South Florida, where drivers often navigate a complex mix of residential and commercial areas. In Miami -Dade County, where Hollywood is located, the combination of stop signs and high-speed traffic can be particularly hazardous, especially for vulnerable road users like motorcyclists. The fact that multiple vehicles were observed rolling through stop signs at the intersection in question suggests a broader issue with driver behavior and traffic enforcement. As the family's online petition gains traction, city officials will need to consider not only the feasibility of a traffic study but also the potential benefits of investing in safety improvements at this and other high-risk intersections throughout the county.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Hollywood family is pushing for a traffic light at the intersection where a 24-year-old man was killed nearly three weeks ago, arguing that existing stop signs are insufficient to ensure driver safety.Colt William Firth died in a crash at N. 21st Avenue and Garfield Street. His family believes a v
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