Accidents in the News
Man dies when motorcycle hits pole after missing curve in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A motorcyclist failed to negotiate a curve, leading him to crash into a pole near the Mandarin Branch Library after 1 a.m. Wednesday. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office told First Coast News this collision happened in the 9500 block of San Jose Boulevard, confirming that the motorcyclist, who they only identified as… Read More »
Driver fatally strikes female pedestrian on I-95 in Miami
MIAMI, FL – A woman tried to cross I-95 North and was hit by a white Honda SUV, leading her to succumb to fatal injuries Wednesday. This collision happened before 7 a.m. near NW 2nd Street, according to Local 10. The Florida Highway Patrol declared the woman dead at the scene. At this time,… Read More »
1 hospitalized after Fort Myers rollover wreck
FORT MYERS, FL – First responders took a person to Gulf Coast Medical Center following a rollover collision on Cypress Lake Drive Tuesday. NBC 2 said this crash happened around 8 a.m., also showcasing a white Fiat 500 with significant rear-end damage and an overturned black car on its hood along some water. Authorities… Read More »
Driver runs red light, causes fatal multi-auto crash in Sarasota
SARASOTA, FL – A driver ran a red light Tuesday in Sarasota, causing a five-vehicle collision that claimed one life and left seven people injured, one critically. This multi-vehicle collision happened at the intersection of U.S. 301 and Northgate Boulevard on April 23, My Sun Coast reported. The causing driver was initially involved in… Read More »
ATV driver fatally rear-ends parked Kia Forte in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – A 48-year-old man operating an ATV collided with a fire hydrant and mailbox and then rear-ended a stationary Kia Forte, leading to his death Sunday. This collision happened around 3 p.m. on Bryson Drive, Click Orlando said. Florida Highway Patrol said the impact caused him to get ejected from his ATV. … Read More »
1 injured in auto accident involving JSO car
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A person traveling inside a white car was hospitalized for non-life-threatening wounds after their car collided with a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cruiser. This collision happened before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the San Pablo Road South and Beach Boulevard intersection, according to Action News Jax. The details surrounding Tuesday’s crash remain undisclosed. … Read More »
Hit-and-run in Hallandale Beach sends 8-year-old girl to hospital
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – An 8-year-old girl was taken to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital after getting hit by the driver of a black Mercedes who fled the scene. NBC Miami said the girl was walking on her way to school in the 800th block of Southwest 3rd Street, where she was hit around 7:30… Read More »
2 lives claimed when motorcycle overturns in South Fort Myers
SOUTH FORT MYERS, FL – A motorcycle operator lost control of their bike near Lakes Park, leading it to overturn and claiming their life and their passenger’s Monday. This crash occurred on U.S. 41 down the road from Gladiolus Drive, according to NBC-2. Florida Highway Patrol said the motorcycle operator succumbed to fatal wounds… Read More »
3 hospitalized following fiery auto wreck in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – Three people were sent to the hospital after their vehicle caught on fire upon getting struck by another driver on West Kennedy Boulevard Saturday. This collision happened around 1 a.m. and led the Land Rover SUV to overturn on its side, FOX13 News. Fortunately, the three people were rescued from the… Read More »
Motorcyclist killed in Hunters Creek crash caused by driver turning
HUNTERS CREEK, FL – A driver of a 2014 Kia Soul made a right turn in front of a motorcycle, leading both vehicles to collide and resulting in the motorcyclist losing his life. This collision took place around 3 a.m. along Gatorland next to Cypress Crossing Drive, Click Orlando said. Florida Highway Patrol said… Read More »
