Monthly Archives: September 2024
Pedestrian hospitalized after getting hit by car in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A pedestrian had to go to the hospital after they were struck by a driver at the West Hillsborough Avenue and North Habana Avenue junction Tuesday. The events unfolded around 7:45 a.m. when the pedestrian was walking outside a crosswalk and was hit by the driver as they were turning east… Read More »
FHP investigates injury auto accident in Orlando’s The Willows area
ORLANDO, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a collision that injured at least one person in The Willows neighborhood Monday. FHP were dispatched to the scene, the Tam Drive and Leprechaun Way intersection, at 7:13 p.m. and arrived at 7:41 p.m. Since the investigation is in its early stages, they have not been… Read More »
Man, 29, loses life as car collides with tree in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A 29-year-old man lost his life after he made a sudden lane change, causing him to lose control of his car and hit a tree Friday. This solo collision happened after 10:30 a.m., Action Jax News reported. The driver was also supposedly traveling at a high rate, according to the Jacksonville… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in collision near Miami Int. Airport
MIAMI, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a crash reported in the 2943rd block of Northwest 46th Street near the Miami International Airport Monday. Miami-Dade Police arrived at the scene before 7 p.m. They have not specified the events that led to this collision, described the people and vehicles involved in… Read More »
Car hits tree in Naples, claiming four lives
NAPLES, FL – A driver tried to change lanes on I-75, causing her to drift off the median and hit a tree, leading her car to split and claiming her life and the lives of three others Saturday. This solo collision happened before 6:30 a.m. on the southbound lanes near mile marker 110, WTSP… Read More »
DUI driver causes Ruskin rollover crash that sends deputy to hospital
RUSKIN, FL – A 47-year-old man, a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy, had to go to a hospital following a rollover crash caused by a DUI driver Saturday. The events unfolded around 10:30 p.m., when the deputy, Ivan Clark, traveling on East College Avenue West, was struck by the DUI driver, identified as 25-year-old… Read More »
Talking To Your Teen About Distracted Driving
Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death for teens in the United States of America. According to the CDC, in 2020, approximately 227,000 teens were injured, and 2,800 were killed in the U.S. in motor vehicle accidents. According to the CDC, the risk of vehicle accidents is higher among teenagers aged… Read More »
3 hospitalized after left turn, rollover wreck in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – A 17-year-old girl driving a Volkswagen Beetle tried to turn left and hit a Toyota Corolla, causing the Toyota to overturn and sending three people to a hospital Friday. This collision occurred before 5 p.m. at the Landstar Boulevard and Town Center Boulevard intersection, according to ClickOrlando. The Toyota driver, a… Read More »
No injuries reported in Ponte Verda Beach sedan, cargo train crash
PONTE VERDA BEACH, FL – A driver and train passengers were able to escape injuries following a crash between a cargo train and a sedan Friday. This incident happened around 9 a.m. at Alternate County Road 210 and U.S. 1, First Coast News reported. St. Johns County Fire Rescue said the driver was able… Read More »
Miami-Dade PD investigates collision in Gladeview
MIAMI, FL – Miami-Dade Police are investigating the circumstances behind a collision reported in the Gladeview area after 4 p.m. Friday. Officers said this crash happened at the Northwest 17th Avenue and Northwest 78th Street intersection. They have not stated the exact cause of this crash, said if anyone sustained injuries, was sent to… Read More »
