Accidents in the News
FHP summoned to auto accident in Orlando’s Countryside area
ORLANDO, FL – Florida Highway Patrol were called to the scene of a crash at Turnbull Drive and Malcross Drive in the Countryside area around 2:46 a.m. Sunday. Troopers arrived at the collision site at 2:49 a.m. and have not issued lane closures. FHP has not disclosed the circumstances behind Sunday’s collision, indicated the… Read More »
Man, 32, killed as pickup truck hits culvert, tree in Lake Butler
LAKE BUTLER, FL – A 32-year-old man from Keystone Heights passed away upon crashing his pickup truck into a culvert and tree off State Road 121 South Friday. This solo collision happened at 2 a.m. near Southwest 79th Way, according to WCJB. Florida Highway Patrol started an investigation but has not shared the reason… Read More »
Multi-rollover collision in Miami sends 2 to hospital
MIAMI, FL – First responders transported two people to Jackson Memorial Hospital North after a multi-vehicle crash that led two cars to overturn last Sunday. This collision happened around 3:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Opa Locka Boulevard and Northwest 10th Avenue along Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery, NBC Miami revealed. Video footage indicated… Read More »
1 arrested, 1 hospitalized after Fort Myers pursuit-crash with trees
FORT MYERS, FL – A driver was arrested, and their car passenger was hospitalized following a pursuit that ended when the driver crashed into a tree line Saturday. Florida Highway Patrol told Wink News that the events unfolded when FHP tried to stop the driver, who was identified as Frank Edward Tatum of Lehigh… Read More »
FHP investigates multi-auto wreck on Sunshine Skyway Bridge
MANATEE COUNTY, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances behind a multi-vehicle collision on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Saturday. FHP, crews, and other first responders arrived at the scene, at mile marker 10, before 4 p.m., according to WFLA. Troopers have not been able to confirm the exact cause of this crash… Read More »
Orlando PD at scene of hit-and-run along Lake Nona High School
ORLANDO, FL – Orlando police are currently at the 12500th block of Narcoossee Road along Lake Nona High School investigating the circumstances behind a hit-and-run crash. Police were dispatched to the scene after 9 a.m. Officials have not specified the events that led to this collision, including what kind of vehicle the suspect was… Read More »
Crash blocks at least 1 lane on U.S. 1 in St. Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – At least one lane is currently blocked at the northbound U.S. 1 and Deltona Boulevard intersection due to a crash reported around 9 a.m. Florida Highway Patrol were summoned to the scene at approximately 9:02 a.m. They have not yet arrived at the collision site, indicated the kind of people… Read More »
1 life claimed, 1 hospitalized after head-on wreck in Miami Lakes
MIAMI LAKES, FL – A woman driving a white Hyundai sedan lost her life after striking a Toyota sedan head-on while driving south on SR-826 North Friday. This collision happened before 2:45 a.m. near Northwest 154th Street, NBC Miami reported. Upon arrival, first responders declared the Hyundai driver deceased at the scene and transported… Read More »
Motorcyclist killed as truck, motorcycle collide in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, FL – A motorcyclist succumbed to fatal wounds immediately after a truck hit their bike on State Road 82 East Thursday, Wink News reported. This crash happened before 6:30 p.m. near Grant Boulevard. Florida Highway Patrol and Lee County Sheriff’s Office were both called to the scene. Troopers and deputies were last… Read More »
FHP investigates hit-and-run in Tampa’s Sulphur Springs area
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances behind a hit-and-run collision reported Friday morning in the Sulphur Springs district. FHP was summoned to the crash at 6:39 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 7 a.m. As it stands, they have not provided a description of the suspect or their vehicle,… Read More »
