Category Archives: Accidents in the News
At least one hurt in crash near Full Sail University
WINTER PARK, FL – Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that at least one person was injured in a collision near Full Sail University Tuesday. The crash was reported at the University Boulevard and S Semoran Boulevard intersection. Troopers were dispatched after 3 p.m. and arrived at the scene shortly before 3:24 p.m. Officials have not… Read More »
UPS semi-truck crashes into abandoned vehicle in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A UPS semi-truck driver got distracted, leading him to lose control of his truck and crash into an abandoned vehicle on I-295 North Tuesday. First Coast News said this collision occurred before 5:30 a.m. The impact of the collision also led the semi-truck to collide with a guard rail and crash… Read More »
Miami-Dade officer, K-9; civilians hurt in Opa-Locka crash
OPA-LOCKA, FL – Five were injured, including a K-9 and a Miami-Dade Police officer, in a collision near the Claude Pepper Park after 3:30 p.m. Friday. This crash happened at the NW 135th Street and NW 17th Avenue intersection, according to CBS News. The exact cause of this collision is unknown. However, as indicated… Read More »
Deputies investigate crash near North Fort Myers Public Library
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – Lee County deputies were on the scene of a collision adjacent to the North Fort Myers Public Library after 4p.m. Tuesday. This crash took place at the Powell Drive and Tamiami Trail intersection. Officials have not yet indicated the exact cause of this collision, indicated the number of people… Read More »
Girl, 3, seriously hurt in 2-vehicle crash in Duette
DUETTE, FL – A two-vehicle wreck on State Road 62 had resulted in a 3-year-old girl being sent to a hospital for serious injuries Saturday. According to ABC Action News, a pickup truck driver — a 36-year-old woman — had lost control of her vehicle and drifted out of the westbound lanes before returning… Read More »
Crash in Oak Ridge neighborhood injures at least one person
ORLANDO, FL – A Monday evening collision at the South John Young Parkway and West Oak Ridge Road intersection led at least one person to sustain injuries. Florida Highway Patrol has not indicated the exact cause of this crash, specified whether the injuries were minor or major, or said how many people and vehicles… Read More »
Deputies investigate crash near Intracoastal Waterway
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Jacksonville deputies were called to a hit-and-run collision along the Intracoastal Waterway after 5 p.m. Monday. This crash was reported on the 13900 block of Intracoastal Sound Drive. Deputies have not indicated the exact cause of this collision, listed the number of people and vehicles involved, and if anyone was hurt. … Read More »
Cyclist fatally struck by hit-and-run driver near Ives Estates Park
MIAMI, FL – A cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, succumbed to fatal injuries in a hit-and-run crash near Ives Estates Park Sunday. Local 10 said that Miami-Dade Police believe it was a driver of a gold 2007 to 2013 four-door Toyota Tundra that hit the cyclist and then fled the scene. The woman — Maria… Read More »
No injuries reported in Fort Myers Beach sailboat crash
FORT MYERS BEACH, FL – No one was hurt when a sailboat rolled over and submerged near the Lani Kai Island Resort Sunday evening, NBC-2 reported. First responders were called to the scene around 5 p.m. Marine units were initially summoned to the boat crash, but their services were canceled when the incident became… Read More »
At least one hurt in semi rollover crash in Plant City
PLANT CITY, FL – Injuries were sustained in a rollover semi-truck crash on I-4 West near Alexander Street Monday, Fox 13 News indicated. As shown in the report, the truck completely overturned on its side, blocking all of the westbound lanes and leading to heavy traffic congestion. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes… Read More »
