Accidents in the News
Teen charged following fatal Palm Bay pedestrian crash, father also arrested
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Authorities have arrested a 17-year-old and his 37-year-old father following a hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Palm Bay that killed a 23-year-old man, reports ClickOrlando. Palm Bay police said the fatal incident took place at the corner of Capeador Street Northwest and Nadell Street Northwest at about 8:35 p.m. Investigators were… Read More »
Man dies following pedestrian vs. car crash on Normandy Blvd in SW Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A man succumbed to injuries suffered in a pedestrian collision Thursday morning in southwest Jacksonville according to First Coast News. The incident took place in the area of Normandy Boulevard and Hammond Boulevard. A crash report from the Florida Highway Patrol indicates that the victim was walking southbound on the outside… Read More »
Pedestrian fatally hit by U.S. postal truck at SW Miami intersection
MIAMI, FL – A man died early Friday morning after being struck by a United States postal truck on 27th Avenue in southwest Miami, according to Local 10. The fatal incident unfolded on a stretch of the road (State Route 9) at the intersection with 26th Street. It was first reported at around 4:36… Read More »
FHP investigates hit-and-run on northbound I-75 in SE Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, FL – A hit-and-run collision was reported Friday morning on Interstate 75 in southeast Fort Myers, according to NBC-2. The incident occurred on the northbound lanes near Daniels Parkway (mile marker 130), and was first reported at about 7:00 a.m. While the circumstances of the event have not been specified, Florida Highway… Read More »
1 killed, 2 injured in semi vs pedestrian crash outside Tampa club
TAMPA, FL – A 25-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly driving a semi-truck into a group of pedestrians early Tuesday in Tampa, leaving one person dead and two people seriously hurt, reports Tampa.gov. The incident occurred in the parking lot of Emperors Gentlemen’s Club, on 5718 East Adamo Drive, at around 4:19 a.m…. Read More »
Pedestrian fatally hit by car, semi in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – A pedestrian succumbed to fatal wounds after getting struck by a 2024 Hyundai Kona and semi-truck on Florida’s Turnpike Thursday. This collision happened near I-4, according to Click Orlando. Florida Highway Patrol said they shut down the northbound lanes for the investigation and scene clearance process. Troopers have not described the… Read More »
Hit-and-run driver causes fiery collision in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A driver fled the scene after striking another vehicle, causing it to catch on fire in the 7200th block of Old Kings Road Wednesday. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene before 10:30 p.m. Deputies did not specify the events leading up to this crash, provide a description of the… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in auto accident in Coral Terrace
MIAMI, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a crash reported after 8 a.m. at the Southwest 40th Street and Southwest 67th Avenue intersection in Coral Terrace. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene at 8:15 a.m. and arrived at 8:36 a.m. They have not confirmed the events that led to… Read More »
FHP investigates injury collision in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a collision with injuries reported at Homestead Road North and Taylor Lane Thursday. Troopers have not confirmed the exact cause of this crash, listed the number of people and vehicles involved, or said if anyone needed to go to the hospital, according to Wink News. … Read More »
Male motorcyclist, 19, passes away in rear-end wreck in Clearwater
CLEARWATER, FL – A 19-year-old man operating a motorcycle lost his life after rear-ending a car on the Courtney Campbell Causeway East last Friday. Clearwater police told the Tampa Bay Times that they suspect the motorcyclist was operating his bike at a high speed when he crashed into the car around 11 p.m. Upon… Read More »
