Category Archives: Accidents in the News
JSCO called to auto accident in Forest Trails
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was called to a collision at the 11400 block of Johnson Creek Circle in the Forest Trails area Friday. Deputies responded to the scene before 4:30 p.m. They are investigating the events that led to this crash, have not specified the kind of people and vehicles involved… Read More »
Officer arrested for DUI, rear-ending other patrol car in Miami
MIAMI, FL – An on-duty Miami-Dade Police officer was arrested and charged with DUI after he rear-ended a marked patrol car Tuesday, NBC Miami said. This collision took place before 12:45 p.m. on westbound Southwest 72nd Street. After the officer — 43-year-old Victor Montalvo — struck the back of the other police car, he… Read More »
Female passenger, 71, killed in South Fort Myers left-turn crash
SOUTH FORT MYERS, FL – A driver of a sedan turned left in front of a truck and then collided with it, leading the sedan passenger, a 71-year-old woman, to pass away Thursday. This two-vehicle collision took place before 4 p.m. on southbound Metro Parkway, according to NBC-2. First responders rushed the 71-year-old woman… Read More »
SUV driver fatally hits female pedestrian in Bradenton
BRADENTON, FL – A woman crossing the southbound lanes of 9th Street East was struck by a 61-year-old Bradenton man driving an SUV Saturday, March 2, leading to her death. This crash happened around 10:45 p.m., according to FOX13 News. While the Florida Highway Patrol has launched an investigation, officials have not specified any… Read More »
FHP investigates injury collision near Barnett Park in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a collision near Barnett Park that injured at least one person Thursday. Troopers received a call about the incident at around 3:44 p.m. and were on the scene at the intersection of West Colonial Drive and North Pine Hills Road at about 4:15 p.m. The exact… Read More »
JSCO summoned to hit-and-run in Norwood
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSCO) was called to a hit-and-run crash that took place before 3:45 p.m. Thursday in the Norwood district. This collision happened in the 1000 block of Ardoon Street. Deputies have not specified the events that led to this crash, said if anyone was injured, or provided a… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in auto accident at Port of Miami
MIAMI, FL – At least one person was injured in a collision that took place on the 635th block of Australia Way, which is in Port of Miami, Thursday. Miami-Dade Police were summoned to the scene before 4 p.m. Police did not reveal the events that led to this crash or say if anyone… Read More »
Driver escapes injury after colliding with power pole in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, FL – A driver was able to walk away unscathed after they crashed their silver car into a utility pole north of the City of Palms Park Wednesday. This single-vehicle collision occurred in the area of Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard and Fowler Street, according to WINK NEWS. The Florida Power and Light… Read More »
U-turn attempt leads to crash with wall in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A 41-year-old man driving a 2018 Dodge pickup truck tried to make a U-turn on the Selmon Expressway Connector but ended up crashing into a concrete barrier wall Thursday. The crash happened around 9 a.m., and the pickup truck split in half and then caught on fire as a result, according… Read More »
2-auto collision in Maitland sends 2 to hospital
MAITLAND, FL – An ambulance transported three people to a hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Wymore Road Tuesday. This crash happened around 3 p.m., according to WESH. Maitland officials shut down some lanes to accommodate the scene clearance and investigation process. Authorities have not specified the events leading up to this collision nor… Read More »
