Monthly Archives: February 2024
Occupants unharmed in Miami fire truck, pickup truck collision
MIAMI, FL – The drivers and occupants of a pickup truck and Miami fire truck escaped injuries after their vehicles collided in the Allapattah district Thursday. WSVN said this collision took place in the afternoon at Northwest 20th Street and Northwest 12th Avenue. While officials said no one was injured, it appears first responders… Read More »
LCSO on scene of North Ft. Myers crash in front of Love’s Travel Shop
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a collision that happened after 3:15 p.m. in front of the Love’s Travel Shop. This incident occurred in the 17308th block of Park 78 Road, which is east of the Encore Pioneer Village, the deputies’ traffic report indicated. There has been… Read More »
Multi-auto wreck in St. Pete sends 3 to hospital
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A pedestrian and two other people were taken to a hospital for severe wounds after a crash in the United Central area Thursday. St. Petersburg Police told WFLA that this multi-vehicle collision occurred before 10 a.m. at 34th Street North and Central Avenue South. Following the incident, police shut down… Read More »
Fiery crash in Marion Co. kills 2, injures 1
MARION COUNTY, FL – Two people are dead and another is injured following a fiery, two-vehicle crash in Ocala yesterday night. WESH reports that an SUV and an unspecified automobile collided somewhere along Southeast 36th Avenue at about 8:30 p.m. on February 20. The collision caused one of the car’s occupants to be ejected… Read More »
FSHP on scene of hit-and-run on I-295 in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Florida State Highway Patrol reports that troopers are on the scene of a hit-and-run collision that took place on southbound I-295 east of SR-9. The crash took place on the ramp from I-295 to Pulaski Road. FSHP units were dispatched at 9:17 a.m. and arrived on the scene at 9:39… Read More »
Miami police respond to injury accident near Biscayne Park
MIAMI, FL – Police are reporting injuries following a traffic collision in the Biscayne Park section of the city this morning. Officers received reports of a collision at the intersection of NE 123rd Street and NE 15th Avenue at 9:45 a.m. The nature of the injuries and the exact circumstances of the accident remain… Read More »
Vehicle slams into building on Pine Island
PINE ISLAND, FL – A motorist was fortunate to escape injuries after she crashed her SUV into a building in Pine Island yesterday, NBC 2 reports. The incident took place at what appears to be a restaurant located at Pine Island Road and Stringfellow Road. According to a witness, the driver was an elderly… Read More »
Police respond to crash on SB I-275 in downtown Tampa
TAMPA, FL – Police are on the scene of a vehicle crash that happened in the southbound lanes of I-275 near mile marker 44, the Florida Highway Patrol reports. Responders were dispatched at 9:01 a.m. Little is known about the accident at this time, although traffic does not appear to be affected. We will… Read More »
Safe Driving Tips for Elderly Drivers
It is common for people to continue driving well into their older years. Driving helps older people to stay independent and mobile. It provides them with a sense of control. For some older adults, driving offers a sense of control over their lives. However, while many elderly drivers can drive safely well into their… Read More »
Lane blocked at W. Oak Ridge Rd, U.S. 92 in Orlando due to crash
ORLANDO, FL – At least one lane is blocked at the West Oak Ridge Road and Orange Blossom Trail South (U.S. 92) junction due to a collision. Florida Highway Patrol was notified of this automobile accident before 2 p.m. and arrived at the scene at approximately 2:33 p.m. Troopers have not revealed the cause… Read More »
