Accidents in the News
Driver loses life after crashing into tree, SUV in North Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – An 18-year-old woman succumbed to fatal wounds after she crashed her vehicle into a tree and then into an SUV Saturday. NBC-2 said the events of this collision unfolded before 11:30 p.m. on Bayshore Road. The unidentified woman, a Lehigh Acres resident, lost control of the vehicle, leading her… Read More »
Man, 86, fatally struck by hit-and-run driver in University
TAMPA, FL – An 86-year-old man who walked his bicycle in the University area lost his life after he was hit by a driver of an SUV who fled the scene Saturday. Florida Highway Patrol told ABC Action News this crash happened before 6:45 p.m. on U.S. Highway 41 South. Troopers have not released a… Read More »
Woman, 32, loses life after Lake Buena Vista motorcycle crash
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – A 32-year-old woman operating a motorcycle crashed into a curb, leading her to succumb to fatal wounds Thursday. WESH said this collision happened after 3:30 a.m. on Palm Parkway. Upon arrival, first responders rushed the unidentified woman to a hospital. There, she was declared dead. An investigation is in… Read More »
Pickup truck, bus crash in Jacksonville claims life of 38-year-old man
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A 38-year-old man from Folkston, Georgia, died after the right side of his pickup truck was hit by a JTA bus turning left at a junction Thursday. This collision happened at 5:45 a.m. at the Old Kings Road and New Kings Road junction, First Coast News reported. The Georgia man succumbed… Read More »
Auto fire blocks 2 left lanes on I-95 South in North Miami
NORTH MIAMI, FL – A vehicle caught on fire on I-95 South near Northwest 135th Street Friday, leading to the closure of two left lanes, WSVN reported. First responders arrived at the scene after 8 a.m. and also blocked off the express lanes to accommodate firefighters as they worked to extinguish the flames. Officials… Read More »
Driver escapes injury after crashing into Fort Myers bank
FORT MYERS, FL – A driver was unharmed when their car crashed into the Truist Bank located at 6890 Daniels Parkway Thursday. NBC-2 photos show a knocked-off door and damage to a front window. Officials have not yet provided details regarding the events leading up to this collision. The bank is not closed. However,… Read More »
Left-turn crash with dump truck claims life of 41-year-old woman
NORTH TAMPA, FL – A 41-year-old woman died after her driver turned left in front of a garbage truck and then collided with it at a North Tampa junction Friday. This collision happened when a 19-year-old woman, who operated a Toyota Corolla, turned onto Sinclair Hills Road and then hit the dump truck driver… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in Southchase crash
ORLANDO, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision at South Orange Avenue and West Wetherbee Road in the Southchase suburb Thursday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol was made aware of the collision moments ago. They have not revealed the exact circumstances leading up to this crash, specified the kinds of people… Read More »
1 teen hurt, another dies after LaVilla minibike, dump truck crash
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A 13-year-old boy operating a minibike sustained minor wounds, and his passenger — a 14-year-old boy — died after they collided with a dump truck Thursday. This collision happened before 1 p.m. in the 100 block of South Myrtle Street in LaVilla, First Coast News reported. An eyewitness, a driver of… Read More »
Update: Impairment contributes to Miami Gardens crash involving patrol SUV
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – Miami Gardens Police confirm that the driver of the black Dodge Charger was impaired when he ran a red light and hit an officer’s SUV Tuesday. This collision happened before 2:45 a.m. at the Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest 167th Street junction. Local 10 said that new video footage showcases… Read More »
