Accidents in the News
Sand spills on I-295 when trash truck overturns in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A trash truck overturned and spilled out piles of sand on I-295 North along Beaver Street, resulting in officials having to close several lanes Friday. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office told First Coast News that they blocked three northbound lanes on I-295 for the scene clearance process. It is unclear what led… Read More »
Driver escapes car fire on SR 836 in Miami-Dade Co.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – A driver was able to escape their white car either before or just as their vehicle burst into flames on SR 836 Monday. This incident happened before 4 p.m. near Northwest 87th Avenue, according to WSVN. Footage indicated that the fire had completely left half of the vehicle burned. First… Read More »
Vehicle overturns, injuring minor in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, FL – A driver lost control of their red vehicle, leading it to overturn and land on its side, injuring a minor in the process on Sunday night. NBC-2 said this collision happened at the Columbus Boulevard and Nimitz Boulevard intersection. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, who assisted Florida Highway Patrol with… Read More »
Motorcyclist’s life claimed in Citrus Park crash
CITRUS PARK, FL – A motorcyclist lost their life after they crashed into a vehicle along The Shoppes of Citrus Park at 7835 Citrus Park Friday. This crash happened around 5 p.m., WTSP said. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they redirected motorists to Ehrlich Road and Sheldon Road for the investigation and scene… Read More »
Driver flees scene after fatally hitting male pedestrian in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – A man walking on Curry Road succumbed to fatal wounds after getting struck by the driver of a white or light-colored vehicle, who then fled the scene Thursday. This collision took place around 11:30 p.m., close to Colton Drive, according to Click Orlando. A preliminary report from Florida Highway Patrol indicated… Read More »
Deputies summoned to crash near JAXEX Airport
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Deputies are investigating the events behind a collision that happened west of the Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (JAXEX) Friday morning. Deputies said this crash occurred at the I-295 North off-ramp leading to Blanding Boulevard and said they were first dispatched to the scene before 11:30 a.m. They have not revealed the circumstances leading up to this crash, listed the… Read More »
Head-on SUV wreck in Miami claims 1 life, sends 3 to hospital
MIAMI, FL – A driver of a Nissan SUV lost his life after he collided head-on with a Toyota SUV, which also sent three of the Toyota passengers to a hospital Thursday. This collision happened around 6 a.m. on Krome Avenue when the Nissan driver went from the southbound lanes into the northbound ones,… Read More »
Car damaged in San Carlos Park hit-and-run
SAN CARLOS PARK, FL – A parked red car sustained significant damage after it was struck by a driver who fled the scene on Bartow Boulevard around 6 p.m. Saturday. The NBC-2 news team said they were informed of this hit-and-run incident by resident Sal Amaya, who first heard the suspect crash into the car. Amaya didn’t say… Read More »
Elderly woman killed after being accidentally run over in Pt. Richey
PORT RICHEY, FL – An 86-year-old woman died on Monday after she was unintentionally hit by her 87-year-old sister’s car in the 8700 block of Elm Leaf Court. Florida Highway Patrol told WFLA that the events unfolded around 4:30 p.m. when the 87-year-old woman had put her car in drive, instead of in park as she was dropping off… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in Orlando auto accident
ORLANDO, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a crash that happened at West Landstreet Road and Trussway Boulevard Thursday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene before 2 p.m. and arrived after 3 p.m. Troopers did not say how this crash was brought on and made no mention of hospitalizations. Our team of news… Read More »
