Monthly Archives: October 2024
School bus runs stop sign, causes crash that hurts teen in Collier Co.
COLLIER COUNTY, FL – An 11th grade girl sustained non-life-threatening wounds when she was struck by a school bus who ran a stop sign Thursday. At the time of the reporting, the school bus had displays of blinking lights and deployed stop signs, according to NBC-2. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office did not specify… Read More »
HCSO investigates injury collision in Brandon’s Emerald Acres
BRANDON, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the events behind an injury collision reported before 4:30 p.m. in the Emerald Acres area. Deputies said this crash took place at the Charles Place and Bryan Road intersection. No lane closures were reported, although drivers in the area should certainly proceed with… Read More »
Common Injuries Caused by Speeding Accidents
Speeding is a leading cause of car accidents in the United States of America. According to the NHTSA, in 2021 alone, speeding killed 12,330 people. This means that in 2021, speeding was a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities. According to the NHTSA, an estimated 328,946 people were injured in speeding-related motor vehicle… Read More »
Injury collision blocks South Orlando intersection
SOUTH ORLANDO, FL – An injury collision is currently blocking the Orange Blossom Trail South and Taft Vineland Road, Florida Highway Patrol reports. FHP was summoned to the scene at 5:49 p.m. and arrived at the crash site at 6:17 p.m. They started an investigation. However, since it’s in the early stages, troopers have… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in auto accident along Cedar River in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – At least one person was injured in a crash at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and Blanding Boulevard along Cedar River Tuesday. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene three minutes before 3 p.m. at 2:57 p.m. Deputies are investigating the circumstances behind this crash and have not said if… Read More »
Update: Louisiana woman, 94, dies in van, semi wreck in Davie
DAVIE, FL – Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that it was a 94-year-old woman from Louisiana who perished when the van she traveled in collided with a semi-trailer Tuesday. New details from WSVN show that the driver of the van had rear-ended the semi-trailer on the southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike. The eight other victims… Read More »
Male cyclist, 64, fatally struck by motorcyclists in Estero
ESTERO, FL – A 64-year-old man riding a bicycle was sent to a hospital where he died after he was struck by two motorcycles at Three Oaks Parkway and Corkscrew Road Tuesday. NBC-2 said the events unfolded five minutes before 8 p.m. at 7:55 p.m. when the cyclist was crossing the intersection and went… Read More »
Woman dead, boy hospitalized after left-turn crash in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A woman passed away while her 9-year-old grandson was hospitalized after she crashed her car into a tow truck while turning left Tuesday. ABC Action News said this collision happened when the woman, later identified as Shakesha Desence, had struck the tow truck with her Honda CR-V going from 20th… Read More »
What Damages Can You Recover in a Florida Drowsy Driving Accident Case?
Drowsy driving is the dangerous combination of driving when sleepy or tired. This behavior can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol. According to research, drowsy driving accounts for more than 300,000 accidents annually. When a driver’s sleepiness or fatigue leads to an accident, the consequences can be severe. Often,… Read More »
FHP patrol car involved in Hiwassee crash
ORLANDO, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is currently at the scene of a crash in the Hiwassee district that involved a trooper’s patrol car. Troopers were summoned to the North Hiawassee Road and Almena Street intersection around 5:38 p.m. and said they arrived at the collision site at 6:08 p.m. While no lanes are… Read More »
