Accidents in the News
Motorcyclist killed in crash with deer, vehicle in Palmetto
PALMETTO, FL – A 50-year-old man operating a motorcycle died after he fell off his bike when he struck a deer and then was hit by another vehicle Tuesday. The Bradenton Herald confirmed this collision occurred after 9 p.m. on I-75 South adjacent to Buckeye Road. When the man from Sarasota collided with the deer,… Read More »
S John Young Pkwy., 33rd St. junction blocked due to injury crash
ORLANDO, FL – A crash with sustained injuries blocking the 33rd Street and S John Young Parkway junction. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene at 5:27 p.m. and arrived at the crash site at 6:09 p.m. Troopers are investigating the specifics of what led to this collision and have not provided additional… Read More »
Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV on US-17 in Clay Co.
Clay Co., FL – A motorcyclist was killed Friday night when he he was hit by an SUV on Fleming Island, according to WJXT. Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol say the motorcycle was traveling on US-17 when an SUV turned into its path near the intersection with Scenic Point Lane. The rider, an… Read More »
Officials investigate crash with patrol car in Carol City
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials are investigating a crash involving two cars and a police cruiser that happened in the Carol City area. This crash happened at the Northwest 38th Ave. and NW 183rd St. junction before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday., according to WSVN. The details of this collision have not been… Read More »
Boy, 6, loses life after ATV crash in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, FL – A 6-year-old boy died after he fell off an ATV after his driver failed to reduce his speed when approaching a ditch Sunday. This solo ATV collision occurred after noon at Sunshine Boulevard on a dirt road, NBC-2 reported. The driver — a 29-year-old man — and the boy did… Read More »
Teen scooter rider hospitalized after crash in Clearwater
CLEARWATER, FL – A 16-year-old boy who rode a scooter was sent to the hospital for serious injuries after he was hit by a car near Jack Russell Stadium Monday. ABC Action News said this collision happened after 5:30 p.m. at the Seminole Street and Pennsylvania Avenue junction. Emergency responders took the teenager to… Read More »
Hit-and-run driver fatally strikes cyclist in Bithlo
BITHLO, FL – A cyclist succumbed to fatal injuries after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing East Colonial Drive and 3rd Street Saturday. WESH said this collision occurred before 8 a.m. Florida Highway Patrol said the cyclist was a 56-year-old man from Bithlo, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The… Read More »
Motorcyclist dies after failing to negotiate curve in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A 26-year-old man operating a motorcycle lost his life when he failed to negotiate a curve on I-95 and collided with a sign and guardrail. First Coast News confirmed this took place on the southbound lanes after 11 a.m. Saturday. The Florida Highway Patrol declared the man dead at the scene. … Read More »
1 killed in crash at SW 88th St. SW 142nd Ave. in Kendall
KENDALL, FL — A person’s life was claimed in a collision at the Southwest 88th Street & Southwest 142nd Avenue intersection Saturday, WSVN said. The exact details of this crash have not been made immediately clear, although officials did reveal the car was nearly totaled. Our newsroom will follow for more information and issue… Read More »
BMW driver sought in hit-and-run on I-75 in Naples
NAPLES, FL – Collier County deputies are looking for the driver of a BMW sedan who was responsible for rear-ending a car on I-75 and then fleeing the scene. This collision occurred at mile marker 107 in the right lane before 6 a.m. on Sunday, according to NBC-2. The car that was struck was… Read More »
