Category Archives: Accidents in the News
Man, 23, loses life in Jacksonville hit-and-run
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A 23-year-old man who tried to render aid to a motorist who crashed into a barrier wall lost his life after he was struck by a driver who fled the scene Saturday. This collision happened around 2 a.m. at the I-10 East and McDuff Avenue intersection, according to Action News Jax…. Read More »
At least 1 injured in Tamiami collision
MIAMI, FL – At least one person was injured in a crash reported before 5:30 p.m. Thursday at SW 8th Street and SW 137th Avenue in the Tamiami area. Florida Highway Patrol have not announced any lane closures at this time, listed the number of people and vehicles involved in this crash, or said… Read More »
Driver, dog self-extricated from van after Cape Coral crash with semi
CAPE CORAL, FL – A van driver and one dog were able to free themselves from their van after they got trapped inside after colliding with a semi-truck Thursday. NBC-2 said this collision happened before 5:45 a.m. at the Pine Island Road and Chiquita Boulevard South intersection. After arriving, officials closed the east and… Read More »
Jeep fatally hits female cyclist in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A Jeep driver, who was suspected of impairment, was turning left and hit a woman riding a bicycle, which led to her death Tuesday. WFLA said this collision happened at the 54th Avenue South and 31st Street South intersection. After arriving, first responders rushed the cyclist to Orlando Health Bayfront… Read More »
Man, 42, loses life in Orlando rollover crash with tree
ORLANDO, FL – A 42-year-old man operating a Cadillac SRX lost his life after he was ejected from his SUV after it collided with a tree and overturned Friday. This collision took place around 11:45 p.m. on Goldenrod Road near Snyder Drive, Click Orlando reported. Florida Highway Patrol’s preliminary details show that the driver… Read More »
1 injured in Jacksonville auto accident near Riverside Park
JACKSONVILLE, FL – One person was injured in a collision reported before 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, northeast of Riverside Park. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said this crash happened at the Oak Street and Rosselle Street junction in the Brooklyn district. Deputies started an investigation but have not been able to confirm the events leading up… Read More »
BMW driver strikes pickup truck, Oakland Park building
MIAMI, FL – A driver of a BMW slammed into a pickup truck and then crashed into a building in the Oakland Park area around 5:30 a.m. Sunday, NBC Miami said. This collision occurred at East Oakland Park Boulevard and Northeast 3rd Avenue. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office revealed no one was harmed, although they… Read More »
LCSO called to North Fort Myers collision
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Hancock Parkway and Orange Grove Boulevard, where a crash happened before 2:30 p.m. Deputies are investigating the specifics of what led to this collision. They have mentioned the exact cause of this crash, listed the number of people and vehicles involved,… Read More »
2 killed in fiery box truck, semi wreck in Mulberry
MULBERRY, FL – When a box truck and a semi-truck collided on Highway 37 South, it led at least one vehicle to catch fire, claiming two people’s lives Wednesday. According to ABC Action News, this collision happened around 8 a.m. near Four Corners Mine Road. It is not immediately clear if it was the… Read More »
One passes away following Orlando head-on wreck
ORLANDO, FL – A driver of a 2013 Kia Optima lost his life after colliding head-on with an SUV while driving south on northbound Orange Blossom Trail Sunday. This collision occurred around 2:30 a.m. close to Jones Avenue, according to Click Orlando. After arriving, an ambulance took the Kia driver, a 42-year-old man, to… Read More »
