Category Archives: Accidents in the News
Driver hospitalized, in custody after 3-auto wreck in Naples
NAPLES, FL – A driver was taken to a hospital and then booked into custody after attempting to leave the scene of a three-vehicle wreck Saturday. This collision happened before 8 p.m. at the Pine Ridge Road and Collier Boulevard intersection, according to NBC-2. Footage from the source showed a white pickup truck with… Read More »
Man, 30, dies as pickup truck strikes power pole in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL – A 30-year-old man operating a Ford F-150 pickup truck hit a utility pole, causing the truck to overturn and claim his life Monday, WFLA said. This single-vehicle collision happened on northbound South Lake Howard Drive. Florida Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene, said the driver did not wear his… Read More »
Left-turn collision in Orlando claims motorcyclist’s life
ORLANDO, FL – A driver of a Toyota Highlander tried to turn left and collided with a motorcycle, leading the motorcyclist, a 42-year-old man, to his death Sunday. Click Orlando said this collision happened after 7 p.m. when the Toyota driver was going west on Burroughs Drive and struck the motorcyclist traveling north on… Read More »
Driver passes out, causing Jacksonville crash that damages nail salon
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A female driver was said to have passed out, which led her to crash into the Nail Pro salon, damaging the building Sunday. News4Jax said this single-vehicle collision happened on 103rd Street at the Oak Hill Village Plaza when the woman had hit a curb before plowing into the establishment. The… Read More »
SUV slams into Miami business, sending 3 to hospital
MIAMI, FL – An SUV driver plowed through a Miami business, trapping them and two other passengers, prior to them getting taken to a local hospital Monday. This crash happened on Northwest 22nd Avenue. Footage from WSVN showed that the impact of this collision left a gaping hole inside the building. Miami Fire Rescue… Read More »
Tesla, tanker truck collision in Fort Myers sends 1 to hospital
FORT MYERS, FL – An ambulance took a Tesla driver to Lee Memorial Hospital for minor wounds after colliding with an oil tanker truck, causing an oil spill Saturday. This collision occurred on MLK Boulevard under the I-75 overpass, according to NBC-2. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has not provided additional details at this… Read More »
Update: Missing boater found dead after Tampa boat crash
TAMPA, FL – Authorities confirmed that the boat occupant who was deemed missing after falling off a 20-foot boat when it hit a barge was found and declared dead Wednesday. Fox 13 News, who released this updated information, said the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recovered the missing person “near the Courtney Campbell… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in Pine Hills collision
ORLANDO, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a crash reported at North Powers Drive and Indian Hill Road Driver in Pine Hills Friday. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene at approximately 5:56 p.m. and arrived at the scene at 6:30 p.m. Troopers have not specified the events that led… Read More »
Driver fatally hits 30-year-old man in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A 30-year-old man lost his life after he was struck by a sedan driver at the U.S. 301 and County Road 218 intersection Friday. This crash happened before 1:30 a.m. when the 30-year-old man was either “walking or standing,” the First Coast News team reported. An eyewitness said the automobile occurred… Read More »
Rollover auto accident in Broward sends 2 to hospital
BROWARD, FL – First responders took two people to a hospital after their car rolled over on Alligator Alley near mile marker 33 Wednesday. WSVN said one occupant was transported via a medical helicopter to Broward Health Medical Center, while an ambulance took another person to a hospital by means of an ambulance. Authorities… Read More »
