Category Archives: Accidents in the News
Hit-and-run driver rams into, damages fence in North Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – A driver of a black truck crashed into a chain link fence on Pine Island Road located at Soft Wash Depot before driving off Monday. This crash happened around 9 p.m., and eyewitnesses told authorities that the hit-and-run driver was impaired, according to an NBC-2 report. Before taking off,… Read More »
At least one life claimed in Tampa wreck with utility pole
TAMPA, FL – At least one person lost their life after a driver crashed into a utility pole on East Busch Boulevard Wednesday. Tampa Police told ABC Action News that the impact of the collision led to several power lines coming down and resulted in sustained injuries for at least one other person. It… Read More »
Lane blocked at S Rio Grande, W. Holden Ave. due to collision
ORLANDO, FL – One lane is blocked at the South Rio Grande Avenue and West Holden Avenue junction due to a crash reported around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Florida Highway Patrol have not indicated the events leading up to this crash or said if anyone was injured. This is a developing situation. More details will… Read More »
Man, 50, dies after crash with another vehicle, wall in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A 50-year-old man was rushed to a hospital where he died after he crashed his sedan into a concrete barrier wall and was then hit by another vehicle Wednesday. This crash happened after 5 a.m. on the northbound lanes of Dames Point Bridge, according to First Coast News. The 50-year-old man… Read More »
Police dispatched to crash near FIU College of Engineering and Computing
MIAMI, FL – Miami-Dade Police were summoned to a crash before 5 p.m. Wednesday along FIU College of Engineering & Computing. This collision happened at the Northwest 107th Avenue and West Flagler Street junction. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to this incident and have not mentioned other information, including whether anyone was… Read More »
Pedestrian airlifted to hospital following Naples collision
NAPLES, FL – A pedestrian was flown via a medical helicopter to a hospital after getting hit by a vehicle on Immokalee Road Tuesday. This collision happened before 8 p.m. near Preserve Lane, according to NBC-2. The pedestrian is recovering from serious wounds. Officials have not revealed additional details, including pending charges or citations,… Read More »
Cyclist’s life claimed in St. Pete crash
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A man who was said to have been in his 60s or 70s when he was riding a bike and was struck by a vehicle, leading him to suffer fatal wounds Wednesday. This crash happened before 7:15 a.m. in the 1800 block of 76th Place North, according to WFLA. The… Read More »
Hit-and-run reported in Union Park
ORLANDO, FL – Florida Highway Patrol were summoned to a hit-and-run collision before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Union Park area. Troopers arrived at the scene after 5 p.m. They are investigating the circumstances that led up to this crash and have not said if anyone was injured or provided a description of the… Read More »
Deputies investigate crash in Sandalwood neighborhood
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Jacksonville deputies are investigating a crash reported after 3:15 p.m. Tuesday in the 2300 block of Longmont Lane in the Sandalwood area. Deputies have not revealed if anyone was injured, listed the kind of people and vehicles involved, or said if anyone was hurt. Additional details will be provided as more… Read More »
Driver crashes car into tree in Miami, hospitalizing 4
MIAMI, FL – First responders took four people to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center after a driver crashed their car into a tree Monday. This collision happened before 8 p.m. at the Northeast 16th Avenue & Dixie Highway junction. WSVN footage indicated debris, including shattered glass. The events leading up to this wreck… Read More »
