Category Archives: Accidents in the News
Big rig, pedestrian crash near Disney World kills 62-year-old man
ORLANDO, FL – A semi-truck driver fatally hit a 62-year-old man walking across I-4 West at mile marker 67 near Disney World before 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. Click Orlando said that it was not clear why the pedestrian was crossing the interstate. The unidentified man succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene. The tractor-trailer driver… Read More »
Jacksonville deputies on scene of I-295 off-ramp crash
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Jacksonville deputies are investigating a collision that happened on the I-295 southbound off-ramp leading to North Main Street Wednesday. Deputies arrived at the scene after 3 p.m. They have not exactly indicated the exact cause of this crash, said if anyone sustained injuries, or listed the number of automobiles and occupants. … Read More »
Crash at I-395, Biscayne Blvd. in Miami blocks one lane
MIAMI, FL – A right lane at the westbound I-395 and Biscayne Boulevard intersection is closed due to a crash that happened before 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene at 2:47 p.m. and arrived at the scene before 3:30 p.m. Troopers have not said if anyone was hurt, listed… Read More »
2 seriously hurt in I-75 crash in Bonita Springs
BONITA SPRINGS, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was summoned to a crash on I-75 at mile marker 120 that seriously injured two people Tuesday. Troopers left at least one lane open so drivers could pass the scene, as shown in a report from NBC-2. It is not immediately clear what led to this collision,… Read More »
1 killed, 1 hurt in motorcycle vs. pickup truck in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A pickup truck driver was sent to the hospital, and a motorcyclist was killed when their vehicles collided in Uptown Tampa Monday, WTSP confirmed. This deadly crash took place on the 2200 block of East Fowler Avenue. It is unclear who had the right of way. The pickup truck driver is… Read More »
Troopers investigate crash in Lockhart
LOCKHART, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was summoned to a collision at the Edgewater Drive and Clarcona Ocoee Road junction Tuesday evening. Troopers have not indicated other information at this time. More information will be provided as it becomes available. If you were involved in a crash on Orlando roads, our Orlando car accident… Read More »
Failure to yield causes fatal crash in Orange Park
ORANGE PARK, FL – A female driver died after she failed to yield to oncoming traffic while turning left, crashing with another vehicle Tuesday. News 4 Jax indicated the woman was traveling south on Blanding Boulevard while the other motorist was going north. As indicated in the source’s photo, the white and black car… Read More »
Boat crash in Biscayne Bay sends 3 people to hospital
BISCAYNE BAY, FL – Three people were flown by helicopter to a hospital following a boat collision on Tuesday, NBC Miami revealed. This crash was reported around 2 p.m. near the Black Point Park and Marina. The center boat console sustained major damage, and debris scattered throughout the water. It is not immediately clear… Read More »
Man, 43, killed in crash with utility poles in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, FL – A 43-year-old man died after he crashed his vehicle into several small utility poles and a traffic signal post on Tuesday. This single-vehicle collision took place at the SR 82 and Gateway Boulevard junction before 2 a.m., NBC-2 reported. The unidentified man from Fort Myers succumbed to fatal injuries at… Read More »
6 dead, 1 critically hurt after train, SUV crash in Plant City
PLANT CITY, FL – Three adults and three juveniles died, and a 23-year-old man is in critical condition after a collision between an SUV and a train Sunday. Bay News 9 said the wreck happened before 7 p.m. Hillsborough County deputies indicated that the driver of the SUV went onto the railroad crossing as… Read More »
