Category Archives: Accidents in the News
Solo semi crash near Disney World claims driver’s life
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – A semi-truck driver succumbed to fatal wounds at a hospital after a single-vehicle collision near Disney World Monday. This crash happened after 8 p.m. at the I-4 East exit ramp connecting with State Road 536, WFTV News Channel 9 said. Florida Highway Patrol revealed the motorist was the sole… Read More »
JSCO called to auto accident in West Jacksonville
WEST JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to crash reported Tuesday afternoon at North McDuff Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue. Deputies arrived at the scene around 3:30 p.m. They are investigating the circumstances behind what led to this collision and have not provided additional commentary, including the cause of this crash, at… Read More »
Woman, 21, killed in I-95 wreck in Pompano Beach
POMPANO BEACH, FL – A 21-year-old woman, who was standing outside of her disabled Toyota Corolla on I-95, died following a collision Tuesday. The events started to unfold around 1 a.m. when the woman called for assistance after being involved in a prior crash. CBS News said a Hyundai Palisade SUV driver was traveling… Read More »
4 hospitalized after 2-auto collision in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, FL – Three children, who were issued trauma alerts, and one adult were hospitalized after two vehicles collided Monday. FOX 4 Now said this crash occurred along Caloosa Middle School at the Del Prado Boulevard South and Bolado Parkway junction. Officials have not specified the sequence of events that led to… Read More »
Man, 67, loses life in Mulberry plane crash
MULBERRY, FL – A 76-year-old man lost his life after an Ultraflight aircraft descended from the sky and crashed along the South Lakeland Airstrip Tuesday. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Arthur Canning from Lakeland, according to Bay News 9. Very little information leading up to this deadly collision has been… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in crash at Pine Castle junction
PINE CASTLE, FL – At least one person was injured in a crash at the West Oak Ridge Road and Padgett Circle intersection Monday,Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers were summoned to the scene at 6:45 p.m. and arrived at approximately 7:27 p.m. FHP started an investigation and has not provided commentary on the events… Read More »
Speeding driver hits, injures 6-year-old boy in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A six-year-old boy was sent to Wolfson Children’s Hospital and is being treated for a broken leg after he was struck by a speeding driver Friday. This crash happened on Looking Glass Lane along Miss Muffet Lane South, according to First Coast News. The driver did stop, although officials did not… Read More »
Many boat motors damaged when car rams into Pompano Beach business
POMPANO BEACH, FL – Local authorities are investigating the circumstances behind what led the driver of a car to crash into a business, damaging several boat motors Monday. WSVN said this single-vehicle collision happened in the area of Northeast 26th Street and Dixie Highway. No additional details, including whether anyone was injured, have been… Read More »
5-auto rollover wreck in Estero sends 1 to hospital
ESTERO, FL – First responders took a person to a local hospital for treatment of minor wounds after a five-vehicle crash that led one car to roll over Monday. This multi-automobile collision occurred on I-75 near milepost 122, according to NBC-2. Florida Highway Patrol blocked off one lane for their investigation and to accommodate… Read More »
Man, 36, killed in fatal Pinellas Park hit-and-run
PINELLAS PARK, FL – A 36-year-old man lost his life after he was struck by a driver who fled the scene Sunday, ABC Action News reported. This fatal hit-and-run took place around 9 a.m. in the 4200 block of 62nd Avenue. The man, who was later identified as Michael Vilaysack from St. Petersburg, was… Read More »
