Accidents in the News
1 dead, 1 left critically hurt after motorcycle vs. car crash in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, FL – A driver died last Saturday evening, July 20, following a collision in Orange County that left a motorcyclist critically injured, reports ClickOrlando. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Mitsubishi Mirage was traveling westbound on Meadow Bend Loop toward International Drive when the crash occurred just before 5:40 p.m. A… Read More »
Passenger killed, 3 others injured in suspected DUI crash near Davenport
POLK COUNTY, FL – A 39-year-old woman from Jacksonville died following a single-vehicle wreck last Friday, July 19, near Davenport that injured three others, including her two children, reports News4Jax. The fatal accident took place on North Ridge Trail, prompting a response from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and first responders shortly after 7:54… Read More »
Woman dies following car vs. cement truck crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Miami-Dade County
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning, July 22, on Florida’s Turnpike in Miami-Dade County, reports Local 10. The fatal accident took place on the northbound lanes near Northwest 74th Street, just after 4:00 a.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman was driving a Hyundai… Read More »
1 dead, 1 left seriously hurt following crash at Punta Gorda intersection
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL – A 70-year-old man lost his life last Friday afternoon, July 19, as a result of a two-vehicle collision in Punta Gorda that left another person seriously injured, reports WINK. Florida Highway Patrol officials said the fatal wreck took place in the area of Burnt Store Road and Notre Dame Boulevard…. Read More »
Cyclist hit, killed by vehicle on E Bearss Ave near NE Tampa
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – Authorities responded to a crash Monday morning near northeast Tampa that claimed the life of a 65-year-old cyclist, according to News Channel 8. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said the fatal incident unfolded at East Bearss Avenue and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in University. Deputies responded to the area… Read More »
Crash reported at Orlando Int. Airport
ORLANDO, FL – Orlando Police were requested at the scene of a crash reported after 7 a.m. Friday at the Orlando International Airport. This collision happened in the 9300th block of Jeff Fuqua Boulevard. Officers who responded to the scene have not confirmed the exact cause of this crash, said if anyone was injured… Read More »
FHP summoned to auto accident in North New Berlin
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a collision reported at Alta Drive and Faye Road in the North New Berlin area Friday. FHP was dispatched to the scene at 6:15 a.m. and arrived at the collision site at 6:33 a.m. Troopers are investigating the specifics of what led to this crash… Read More »
Fiery tractor-trailer crash in Miami claims driver’s life
MIAMI, FL – A tractor-trailer driver lost their life after crashing into a guardrail and then into two structural pillars on I-75 South, which caused it to catch fire Thursday. This collision happened after 5 p.m., according to Local 10. Florida Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene, confirmed the driver was unable to… Read More »
LCSO investigates collision in Page Park
FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances behind a crash reported at Metro Parkway and Idlewild Street in the Page Park area Friday. This collision happened around 6:30 a.m. Deputies have not said what exactly caused this crash, listed the number of people and vehicles involved, or said… Read More »
Man, 23, fatally struck by car while trying to save dog
TAMPA, FL – A 23-year-old man passed away after trying to chase his Doberman from the road Thursday, ABC Action News revealed. Florida Highway Patrol said the man was trying to assist his girlfriend with an initial collision. The events for the man-dog situation happened when the man got out of his vehicle to… Read More »
