Accidents in the News
Fiery rear-end wreck in Jacksonville injures 2 men
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A 29-year-old man driving a Chevrolet hit the back of a cement truck operated by a 43-year-old man, leading both vehicles to catch on fire and injuring both men. This rear-end collision happened before 1:45 a.m. Wednesday. First Coast News said the impact of this crash caused the cement truck to… Read More »
Car crashes into North Fort Lauderdale bakery
NORTH FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A driver accident put their car in drive instead of in park, leading them to crash into the Best In Broward Bakery around 1 p.m. Wednesday. The bakery, which is located at 960 SW 81st Ave, North Lauderdale, FL 33068, sustained some moderate damage, according to WSVN. Despite the… Read More »
Driver hospitalized after colliding with FHP car SFI Airport
FORT MYERS, FL – A Nissan driver was taken to a hospital after their car hit a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser near the Southwest Florida International (SFI) Airport. This collision happened after 7 a.m. Tuesday at the Daniels Parkway and Goldenwood Drive junction, according to WINK News. It is not immediately clear who… Read More »
HCSO investigates injury collision in Egypt Lake-Leto
TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an injury collision in the Egypt Lake-Leto district. The crash took place in the 3158th block of West Lambright Street and injured at least one person. Deputies did not describe the events that took place leading up to this crash, the kinds of people… Read More »
FHP summoned to hit-and-run in Pine Hills
ORLANDO, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was summoned to a hit-and-run collision reported Tuesday afternoon in the Pine Hills district. This crash took place at the North Hastings Street and Balboa Drive junction. Troopers started an investigation and have not provided a description of the suspect or their vehicle at this time. Additional details… Read More »
Motorcyclist killed in left-turn collision with SUV in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A motorcyclist succumbed to fatal wounds at the scene after striking the side of an SUV turning left Monday. This crash was reported around 8 p.m. at the Ashley Melisse Boulevard and Kernan Boulevard North junction, News4Jax reported. The SUV driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The Jacksonville… Read More »
Teen pedestrian loses life in crash with SUV in Miami Gardens
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – A 17-year-old boy who was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center after being hit by an SUV on Tuesday has died. Video footage shows the teen, who was wearing a white shirt and pants, running across the street and being hit by an SUV traveling at a high… Read More »
SUV driver fatally hits 93-year-old man in Corkscrew
CORKSCREW, FL – A 23-year-old woman driving an SUV hit a 93-year-old man crossing Experimental Road and SR-29 Tuesday, leading to his death. The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene, according to NBC-2. It is unclear if the SUV driver will be cited or charged for her involvement in this collision. Since its… Read More »
Man, 60, dies following Pinellas Co. Jet ski collision
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A 60-year-old man operating a Sea-Doo jet ski was ejected from his watercraft when he struck a sandbar Saturday, resulting in his death. ABC Action News said this collision happened along Caladesi Island. First responders took the man — Gary Nolan — to a hospital for treatment of face wounds…. Read More »
Injury auto accident blocks Orlovista junction
ORLANDO, FL – A collision with sustained injuries is currently blocking the North Hiawassee Road and West Colonial Drive junction in the Orlovista area. Florida Highway Patrol was made aware of this collision after 5:30 p.m. and arrived at the scene after 6 p.m. Troopers did not reveal when the scene would clear or… Read More »
