Category Archives: Accidents in the News
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 »
Hit-and-run reported in North Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – A hit-and-run collision was reported around 5 p.m. Friday at the 1209th block of North Tamiami Trail. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the details behind this crash and working to get a description of the suspect and their vehicle. At this time, deputies have not provided additional… Read More »
HSCO investigates injury collision at University
TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently in the University area investigating the circumstances behind what led to a Friday night crash with injuries. Deputies said this collision happened at the Bruce B Downs Boulevard and Grand Pavilion Drive. They have not confirmed the exact cause of this collision, listed the… Read More »
FHP investigates hit-and-run with injuries near Barnett Park
ORLANDO, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run collision that injured at least one person west of Barnett Park Wednesday. Troopers arrived at the scene, the North Pine Hills Road and Balboa Drive intersection, at approximately 5:25 p.m. and arrived at the scene at 5:29 p.m. FHP has not yet provided a… Read More »
Driver fatally hits motorcyclist while turning left in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A driver of a Toyota Prius tried to turn left on the 500th block of Cassat Avenue and hit a motorcycle, leading to the motorcyclist’s death Monday. This crash happened at 5:30 p.m., according to First Coast News. After the two vehicles collided, the motorcyclist (who wore a helmet) fell off… Read More »
5-auto wreck with Sunny Isles Beach police car sends man to hospital
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL – A man was taken to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital after a five-vehicle crash with a police car Monday. This two-vehicle collision happened after 6 a.m. at the southbound SR 826 and NW 25 Street area, according to NBC Miami. Police said the patrol car was affiliated with the Sunny… Read More »
Church van slams into Fort Myers home, injuring 2 kids
FORT MYERS, FL – A 78-year-old man driving a church van had plowed into a house located on Braman Avenue, injuring the two children inside the home Tuesday. According to NBC-2, Fort Myers police suspect the driver had a “vehicle malfunction,” which led him to unintentionally slam into the house, damaging a significant portion… Read More »
1 hospitalized, another missing after boat crash in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – One person is missing after falling off a 20-foot boat, and another was sent to a hospital after the boat collided with a barge Wednesday. Tampa Police and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told WTSP this collision happened around 4:15 a.m. near the Howard Franklin Bridge. The U.S. Coast Guard… Read More »
Hit-and-run in Holden Heights injures at least 1 person
ORLANDO, FL – At least one person was injured in a hit-and-run crash reported before 5:30 p.m. at South Nashville Avenue and West Kaley Street in Holden Heights. Florida Highway Patrol have not arrived at the scene and have not been able to confirm the events leading up to this crash, list the kind… Read More »
