Accidents in the News
Rear-end wreck in Orlando claims life of teenage girl
ORLANDO, FL – A 2024 Honda Civic crashed into the back of a 2017 Dodge Caravan, driven by a 17-year-old girl, leading to the girl’s death and causing a crash with another car Monday. After the Dodge driver rear-ended the teenager on SR 408 East (near Dean Road), the Dodge car rotated and then… Read More »
Injury collision blocks lane outside Orange Park Walmart
ORANGE PARK, FL – A collision with reported injuries is currently blocking at least one lane outside of the Walmart Supercenter at 899 Blanding Boulevard. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene at 9:18 a.m. and arrived at the crash site two minutes later at 9:20 a.m. FHP is investigating the circumstances behind… Read More »
SUV plows into Miami market, sending 4 to hospital
MIAMI, FL – Four people were sent to a local hospital after a driver of a white SUV plowed into the Saveland Supermarket in the West Little River area Monday. This collision happened at 8700 Northwest 32nd Avenue, and the impact left the SUV with significant front-end damage, according to Local 10. Two people… Read More »
LCSO summoned to collision in North Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a crash reported before 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pondella Road and Betmar Boulevard. Deputies are investigating the nature of this collision and have not said whether anyone was injured or hospitalized, described the kind of people and vehicles involved, or if… Read More »
Fire crews extinguish boat fire near Beer Can Island
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue extinguished the flames from a 35-foot cabin cruiser boat near Beer Can Island Saturday. This incident was reported at approximately 3:25 p.m. Firefighters confirmed no one was injured but have not clarified whether the fire was caused by a collision or mechanical issues. The U.S…. Read More »
Hit-and-run reported in Orlando’s Princeton/ Silver Star area
ORLANDO, FL – A hit-and-run collision was reported before 10 a.m. Monday in the 2500th block of Shader Road. Orlando Police are investigating the circumstances behind this crash and have not provided a description of the suspect or their vehicle, nor have they said if anyone was injured or needed to go to a… Read More »
FHP summoned to I-295 collision in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a collision reported on southbound I-295 at mile marker 46 around 8:43 a.m. Monday. FHP arrived at the scene at 9:07 a.m. and did not close any lanes. At this time, they have not confirmed the exact cause of this collision, listed the kind of… Read More »
Man dies as pickup truck hits big rig in Hialeah Gardens
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL – A man driving a blue Chevy pickup truck succumbed to fatal wounds when he collided with a big rig on U.S. 27 Sunday. Florida Highway Patrol told NBC Miami that this collision happened before 3 a.m. south of Northwest 138th Street when the pickup truck driver collided with a stationary… Read More »
LCSO investigates crash along North Fort Myers hotel
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the circumstances behind a collision reported before 8:45 a.m. along the Tropical Palm hotel. Deputies said this crash took place at the Evergreen Road and Tamiami Trail intersection. They have not announced any lane closures, listed the kind of people and… Read More »
Driver slams into utility pole, causing power outages in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL – A driver of a gold Honda Accord crashed into a power pole on eastbound Havendale Boulevard, resulting in numerous power outages Sunday. This solo collision occurred before 5 a.m., and the power outages happened at Havendale Boulevard, 20th Street, MLK, and First Street, according to Tampa Free Press. Emergency crews… Read More »
