Category Archives: Accidents in the News
Hillsborough Co. jack-knife semi crash hurts driver, causes fuel spill
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A semi-truck driver was hurt when they lost control of their vehicle, causing it to jackknife, hit a barrier wall, and then fuel to spill onto I-75 Tuesday. The Tampa Bay Times said this collision occurred around 12:35 p.m. Officials declared a temporary closure for the northbound lanes, which was… Read More »
Woman injured, 5-year-old girl dead after Orlando hit-and-run crash
ORLANDO, FL – A woman is fighting to recover from her serious injuries, and her five-year-old daughter lost her life when their vehicle was struck by a driver who fled the scene Saturday. This collision was reported before 10 a.m. at Orange Blossom Trail near Lee Road and Ace Road, WESH reported. The force… Read More »
2 lives claimed in two separate crashes in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Two people lost their lives in two separate crashes that were reported before 2 a.m. Sunday, according to a First Coast News report. Jacksonville deputies were first dispatched to a two-vehicle collision at 1:53 a.m., which happened at the Lane Avenue and San Juan Avenue junction. A driver of a Mitsubishi… Read More »
Update: Teen girl involved in fatal pursuit-chase dies
MIAMI, FL – Miami-Dade Police confirmed that the 14-year-old girl who was critically injured in a police pursuit-turned crash last Wednesday, Nov. 8th, has since died. According to the Miami-Herald, the events leading up to this crash began at 2 a.m., when police were dispatched to a call concerning a “suspicious vehicle,” which was… Read More »
At least 1 injured in pickup truck rollover wreck in Naples
NAPLES, FL – A black pickup truck flipped over and landed on its side on I-75 after hitting a barrier, and at least one person sustained injuries Monday. NBC-2 revealed this collision happened at mile marker 108, which is south of the Vineyards Country Club. Footage showed the vehicle on the grassy median with… Read More »
Driver fatally hits woman near Al Lopez Park in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A woman succumbed to fatal injuries after she was struck by a vehicle west of AL Lopez Park Saturday, Tampa Police confirmed. Police said they responded to the scene — the area of West Hillsborough Avenue and North Church Avenue — before 8:30 a.m. First responders conducted CPR measures on this… Read More »
Troopers called to crash at Silver Star Rd. Clemson Rd.
ORLANDO, FL – Florida Highway Patrol has been summoned to a collision at the Silver Star Road and Clemson Road junction Friday evening. No roadblock was put in effect, troopers revealed. The exact cause of this crash is under investigation. No further information is available at this time. If you were involved in a… Read More »
Left-turn crash in Jacksonville claims life of motorcyclist
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A motorcyclist died after he was hit by an SUV driver who turned left from the 8000 block of Collins Road and onto Westport Road Thursday. The force of the collision led the motorcyclist — a 31-year-old man — to be thrown from his bike and land on the concrete road,… Read More »
Driver unharmed in Miramar semi rollover
MIRAMAR, FL – A driver of a tractor-trailer was able to escape any sustained injuries after their semi-truck overturned and spilled fuel and construction materials on Friday. This collision took place on the Florida Turnpike extension ramp, according to WSVN. Following this wreck, Florida Highway Patrol and Miramar fire crews shut down all the… Read More »
5 killed in fiery SUV, motorcycle wreck in Estero
ESTERO, FL – A motorcycle and an SUV collided at US Highway 41 and Williams Road, leading both vehicles to catch fire and resulting in five suffering fatal wounds. Florida Highway Patrol told NBC-2 that the collision occurred around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday when the SUV driver made a left turn, leading the motorcyclist, later… Read More »
