Accidents in the News
Man, 56, fatally struck by hit-and-run driver in Union Park
ORLANDO, FL – A 56-year-old man walking on East Colonial Drive near Dean Road in Union Park lost his life after he was hit by a driver who fled the scene Monday. This crash happened around 6 a.m. when the pedestrian walked against the traffic light, according to Click Orlando. FHP said the pedestrian,… Read More »
Motorcyclist killed, another critically hurt in Jacksonville crash involving box truck
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A box truck driver turning from Phillips Highway South onto Lenoir Avenue collided with two motorcyclists on Thursday, August 8, leading one to their death and leaving the other seriously injured. The crash happened before 10:30 p.m., News 4 Jax reported. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclists, both men from… Read More »
Several hospitalized, 1 killed in multi-auto wreck downtown Miami
DOWNTOWN MIAMI, FL – Several people were sent to the hospital, and one person lost their life in a multi-vehicle collision Saturday, NBC Miami reported. This crash, which involved at least three vehicles, occurred before 7 a.m. in the vicinity of North Miami Avenue and Northeast 8th Street. Video footage from the source showed… Read More »
Right-turn collision claims motorcyclist’s life in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, FL – A driver of a sedan tried to turn right on SR-80 from Alta Vista Avenue and collided with a motorcyclist, leading to the biker’s death Friday. This collision happened when the motorcyclist was going east on SR-80 and when the sedan driver attempted to cross the eastbound lanes, according to… Read More »
Pregnant woman hurt, suffers miscarriage in red-light crash in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A 37-year-old pregnant woman riding on a motorcycle had a miscarriage after sustaining injuries in a crash caused by a driver who ran a red light. This crash happened around 7:13 a.m. Sunday at State Road 574 and Sydney Dover Road, according to ABC Action News. Florida Highway Patrol said the… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in hit-and-run in Orlovista
ORLANDO, FL – At least one person was injured in a hit-and-run crash at Old Winter Garden Road and Hiawassee Road in the Orlovista area Friday. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene around 6 a.m. and arrived at the scene at approximately 6:51 a.m. Troopers have not provided a description of the… Read More »
JSO investigates hit-and-run near Thomas Jefferson Park
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances behind a Thursday night hit-and-run crash south of Thomas Jefferson Park. Deputies said this collision happened at the Jackson Avenue North and Beaver Street West intersection. They have not described the events leading up to this crash, described the suspect and their vehicle,… Read More »
Pursuit ends in box truck rollover wreck, arrest in Miami-Dade Co.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – A 35-year-old man had allegedly stolen a black GMC Denali pickup truck, leading to a pursuit that led to a box-truck wreck and his arrest last Thursday. NBC Miami said the events unfolded when police were trying to stop the man, Joseph Samuel Gianino, as they received a tip that… Read More »
Cyclist hospitalized after getting hit by car in Naples
NAPLES, FL – A bicyclist was sent to a hospital after they were struck by a car near SR-864 (Rattlesnake Hammock Road) Thursday. Florida Highway Patrol told WINK News this collision happened before 10 p.m. Troopers have not been able to comment on the cyclist’s condition or specify the events leading up to this… Read More »
Right-turn crash with box truck claims pedestrian’s life in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL – A pedestrian succumbed to fatal wounds after he was struck by the driver of a box truck turning right from Main Street to Combee Road Thursday. This collision happened before 3:45 a.m., according to FOX 13 News. Upon arrival, first responders took the pedestrian to a hospital, where he later passed… Read More »
