Accidents in the News
Cyclist dies in collision with semi in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – A bicyclist attempted to cross Orange Avenue off a marked crosswalk and collided with a semi-truck, leading to their death Thursday. Click Orlando said this collision occurred after 6 a.m. near Prince Street. The semi-driver, who was identified as a 52-year-old man from Tarpon Springs, remained at the scene and was… Read More »
Car runs stop sign, causes fatal truck rollover crash in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A sedan driver did not stop at a stop sign, leading them to hit a pickup truck, which caused the truck to overturn and claimed the truck driver’s life Tuesday. This collision happened before 8:30 a.m. on Imeson Park Boulevard, east of Busch Drive, according to News 4 Jax. The left… Read More »
Multi hit-and-run crash in Miami claims life of 29-year-old man
MIAMI, FL – A 29-year-old man passed away at a hospital following a multi-hit-and-run wreck reported in the Little Gables area Monday. Police told WSVN this three-vehicle collision occurred around 3:30 a.m. in the vicinity of 43rd Avenue and Southwest 8th Street. The impact of this crash, led one of the vehicles to strike… Read More »
Woman loses life in multi-auto wreck with tanker truck in Naples
NAPLES, FL – A woman’s life was claimed in a collision between a Buick Enclave SUV, a Mazda, and a semi-tanker truck Thursday morning. This crash occurred at the Immokalee Road and Logan Boulevard intersection, WINK News reported. While the details of this collision remain scarce, it seems the semi-tanker truck carrying fertilizer had… Read More »
Drivers fatally strike 56-year-old man in Largo
LARGO, FL – A 56-year-old man died from his injuries after he was struck by two drivers, one of whom fled the scene on Wednesday evening, WFLA revealed. The first driver, who was suspected of operating a dark-colored Ford or Mercury SUV, had driven away when their vehicle made contact with the man crossing… Read More »
Orlando officer, civilian driver hurt in left-turn auto accident
ORLANDO, FL – An Orlando police officer turned left on a red light, leading them to hit another vehicle, injuring themself and the other driver in the process Tuesday. This collision took place before 11:15 p.m. on John Young Parkway near Old Winter Garden Road, Click Orlando reported. Florida Highway Patrol said the other… Read More »
Woman, 18, dies when driver misses curve, hits tree in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A driver of a pickup truck missed a curve on Dunn Creek Road, causing them to collide with a tree, claiming an 18-year-old woman’s life Monday. News4 Jax said this collision happened before 6:30 p.m., and the 18-year-old woman, a passenger, had succumbed to fatal wounds despite CPR given to her… Read More »
Girl, 7, critically hurt in crash outside Miami drugstore
MIAMI, FL – A 7-year-old girl was left in critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle driven by a 92-year-old woman outside the Navarro Discount Pharmacy drugstore Monday. This collision happened before 4 p.m. at 2120 SW 32nd Avenue, and an ambulance took the child to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center,… Read More »
LCSO investigates collision in Suncoast Estates
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances behind a crash reported at Marlberry Way and Bayshore Road in Suncoast Estates. Deputies arrived at the scene before 5 p.m. They did not describe the events that led to this collision, including whether anyone was injured or hospitalized. Our… Read More »
Motorcycle strikes traffic sign in Spring Hill, claiming man’s life
SPRING HILL, FL – A 43-year-old man operating a motorcycle was taken to a local hospital, where he died after getting ejected from his bike upon colliding with a traffic sign. This crash happened before 12:30 a.m. on Peace Boulevard when the motorcyclist missed a curve, Pasco News said. Florida Highway Patrol started an… Read More »
