Category Archives: Accidents in the News
At least 1 hurt in crash at I-295, St. Augustine Rd. in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – At least one person was injured in a crash reported at I-295 and Old St. Augustine Road intersection Wednesday morning. First Coast News said this collision happened on the southbound lanes, leading first responders to close three southbound lanes after arriving to accommodate the scene clearance and investigation process. At the… Read More »
Bus passenger hospitalized after driver hits rock pile in Miami
MIAMI, FL – First responders took a bus passenger to a hospital after their driver crashed into a rock pile in the Golden Glades area Wednesday, WSVN said. This collision happened at the Northwest 6th Avenue and Northwest 159th Street intersection. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, who were among the first responders, said the rocks were… Read More »
2-auto crash in North Fort Myers sends 4 to hospital
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – Four people were transported to a local hospital following a two-vehicle collision at Bayshore Road and Hart Road Tuesday. Wink News said this collision occurred around 4:30 a.m. Florida Highway Patrol, local fire crews, and emergency medical services all responded to the scene. After arriving, troopers shut down the… Read More »
Speeding driver flees scene after van overturns in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A driver of a Kia Sedona Minivan (who later fled the scene on foot) was said to have been speeding when they crashed into a creek and their vehicle overturned Wednesday. This single-vehicle collision happened before 1:30 p.m. at southbound Old U.S. 41 and U.S. 41, according to ABC Action News…. Read More »
Injury auto accident blocks Hiawassee intersection
ORLANDO, FL – A collision with reported injuries is currently blocking the North Hiawassee Road and Clarcona Ocoee Road intersection. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene at approximately 5:55 p.m. and arrived around 6:49 p.m. They did not specify the kind of people and vehicles involved or indicate whether anyone had to… Read More »
JSO dispatched to hit-and-run in Duclay
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was summoned to the 6600th block of Collins Road in the Duclay district, where a hit-and-run collision happened Tuesday. Deputies arrived at the scene at 3 p.m. They did not provide a description of the suspect or their vehicle or say whether anyone was hospitalized or injured. … Read More »
One life claimed in FL’s Turnpike wreck in Miami
MIAMI, FL – One driver was hospitalized, and another motorist lost their life after they were struck by a pickup truck on Florida’s Turnpike Saturday, WSVN reported. Florida Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene, said that prior to the pickup truck hitting the two drivers, they were involved in an initial collision. Troopers… Read More »
2 hospitalized after Salvista collision, LCSO says
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office revealed that an ambulance transported at least two people to a hospital after a crash in Salvista Tuesday. This collision occurred after 5 a.m. at the Bayshore Road and Hart Road intersection, according to NBC-2. Florida Highway Patrol, who were also summoned to the… Read More »
Distracted driving causes crash that injures teen in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL – A 60-year-old woman operating a Toyota Rav4 became distracted by an unspecified loud noise, causing her to go off the road and hitting and injuring a teenager. This collision occurred before 12:45 p.m. last Wednesday off Avenue B Southeast, WFLA said. As the woman was getting closer to 6th Street… Read More »
At least one hurt in Orlando auto accident
ORLANDO, FL – At least one person was injured in a collision at the Raleigh Street and Campanella Avenue intersection Monday. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene at 5:11 p.m. and arrived at 5:15 p.m. They did not specify what kind of people and vehicles were involved or say if anyone needed… Read More »
