Accidents in the News
3 sustain serious wounds after crashing, damaging Port Charlotte home
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – An SUV driver and their two passengers were seriously injured after they crashed into a light pole, a vehicle, and then into a home Wednesday. This collision happened around 10 p.m., when, for reasons unclear, the motorist — a 53-year-old adult — lost control of the vehicle on an Edgewater… Read More »
Injury crash blocks U.S. 92, North Forbes Rd. junction in Plant City
PLANT CITY, FL – A collision with sustained injuries is blocking the U.S. 92 and North Forbes Road junction. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene after 5 p.m. They have not yet revealed the events leading up to this crash, specified the severity of injuries, or listed the kind of people and… Read More »
At least 1 injured in hit-and-run on access ramp in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – At least one was hurt in a hit-and-run collision that involved several vehicles on the access ramp leading to State Route 417 Wednesday. This crash happened around 5:30 p.m., according to FOX 35 Orlando. Officials shut down the westbound lanes to aid in the investigation process. They have not listed the… Read More »
Kia driver seriously hurt in Jacksonville crash with Amtrak train
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A man driving a Kia sustained serious injuries after he tried to go around railroad crossarms and struck an Amtrak train Wednesday. This incident happened around 7 a.m. in the 7200 block of Dunn Avenue, according to First Coast News. The train was going south, while the Kia was going east…. Read More »
Multi-auto wreck, with rollover in Miami Gardens, sends 2 to hospital
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – An adult and child were taken to a hospital after a three-vehicle collision led one red car to overturn on its side Wednesday. WSVN said this wreck happened at the westbound Miami Gardens Drive and Northwest 17th Avenue junction along a gas station. Prior to crews arriving, some helping hands… Read More »
2 hospitalized after their truck submerged in Cape Coral lake
CAPE CORAL, FL – Two people were transported to an area hospital after their truck crashed into a lake along SW 9th Street Tuesday morning. NBC-2 said the occupants of this unspecified truck, a driver and passenger, were able to escape their submerged vehicle before emergency responders arrived. They are recovering from their unspecified… Read More »
Update: Police arrest hit-and-run driver who fatally hit mail carrier
TAMPA, FL – The suspect who was responsible for fatally striking a mail carrier and then fleeing the scene has been found, was arrested, and taken to Falkenburg Road Jail Monday. The suspect has been identified as 56-year-old Christopher Prater, ABC Action News reported. Prater had driven a Mercedes Benz sedan model (the model… Read More »
Woman, 32, loses life in Winter Park head-on wreck
WINTER PARK, FL – A head-on collision on I-4 that was between a 2019 Kia Optima and a 2021 Nissan Altima claimed the life of a 32-year-old woman Tuesday. This serious wreck happened around 5 a.m. on the eastbound lanes when for reasons unclear, the 32-year-old woman traveled east on I-4 West, according to… Read More »
Jacksonville deputies summoned to crash in Sweetwater
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Jacksonville deputies were called to a collision before 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 6800 block of Wilson Boulevard in the Sweetwater district. Deputies are examining the events leading up to this crash. They have not said if anyone was injured or specified the kind of people and vehicles involved. Our newsroom… Read More »
Man hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, FL – A man was sent to a hospital following a single motorcycle collision on MacArthur Causeway East Sunday, WSVN said. Authorities said the crash happened near Fountain Street. Upon arrival, first responders rushed the unidentified man to a medical facility where he was recovering. No other information is available. If you… Read More »
