Accidents in the News
Sedan rear-ends semi in Yulee claiming man’s life
YULEE, FL – A 20-year-old man from Colorado was killed when he rear-ended a semi-truck with his car on SR-200 East Tuesday, News4Jax reports. This collision happened in the center lane, and the man, despite wearing a seatbelt, succumbed to fatal wounds at the scene. The semi-truck driver, a 41-year-old Tampa man who also… Read More »
Man loses life in hit-and-run near Miami-Opa Locka Exec. Airport
MIAMI, FL – A man’s life was claimed when he was struck by a driver who fled the scene southeast of the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport Friday. This crash happened before 3 a.m. in the vicinity of 27th Avenue and NW 132nd Street, according to NBC Miami. Miami-Dade Police declared the man dead at… Read More »
1 killed, 1 injured in car, truck rear-end crash in Bonita Springs
BONITA SPRINGS, FL – A 21-year-old man driving a car lost his life, and a 51-year-old man operating a trash truck sustained minor wounds following a rear-end wreck Friday. This collision unfolded when, for reasons unclear, the car driver, an Estero resident, rear-ended the trash truck on I-75 North along mile marker 120, according… Read More »
Drivers fatally strike male cyclist in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A cyclist, a 57-year-old man, was struck by two on-coming vehicles, causing him to fall off his bicycle and then succumb to fatal wounds Thursday. Florida Highway Patrol told WTSP that this collision happened at the intersection of eastbound Gandy Boulevard and Brighton Bay Boulevard. FHP declared the cyclist, a… Read More »
FHP summoned to hit-and-run in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a hit-and-run collision after 8 p.m. reported at Balboa Drive and Hernandes Drive. FHP has not been able to provide a description of the suspect and their vehicle or said if anyone sustained injuries or was hospitalized. Our team of news writers will be sure… Read More »
JSO investigates injury wreck near Windsor Parke Golf Club
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the details behind a crash with injuries south of Windsor Parke Golf Club Thursday. This collision took place before 5 p.m. at the intersection of Windsor Commons Court and Sutton Park Drive South. Deputies have not provided a formal statement regarding the exact cause of… Read More »
Supposed red light runner causes injury crash in Miami
MIAMI, FL – One driver had supposedly run a red light, leading to a crash with another vehicle that ended in downed trees, a damaged fence, and injuring six people in the process. This collision happened at the corner of Northwest 25th Avenue and 92nd Street Wednesday, according to WSVN. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and… Read More »
Car strikes light pole in North Fort Myers, sending 1 to hospital
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – An occupant traveling inside a moving red car had to go to the hospital upon colliding with a light pole on U.S. 41 near Stockton Street Wednesday. This collision happened after midnight south of Diplomat Parkway E and north of Pine Island Road, NBC-2 reports. The impact caused the… Read More »
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash along Lowe’s in Largo
LARGO, FL – A motorcyclist was sent to a hospital for life-threatening wounds after colliding with an SUV in front of Lowe’s Thursday. This collision occurred around 2:15 p.m. on the 1110th block of Ulmerton Road when both motorists were coming onto a westbound lane and collided as a result, according to WFLA. The… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in hit-and-run at River Oaks Dr. in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a hit-and-run collision reported at 3:10 p.m. at River Oaks Drive and North Hiawassee Road. Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene at approximately 3:49 p.m. Officials have not disclosed the contributing factors behind this wreck, nor have they described the vehicle and occupants… Read More »
