Category Archives: Accidents in the News
Woman, 85, fatally struck by driver along Orlando Dollar Tree
ORLANDO, FL – An 85-year-old woman was taken to a hospital where she later died after she was hit by a driver while walking outside a Dollar Tree store Monday. This collision happened around 12:45 p.m. at 5324Bth block of Silver Star Road, according to WESH. Details from Florida Highway Patrol said a 68-year-old… Read More »
Head-on crash in Jacksonville injures 4, claims 2 lives
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Two toddlers, a 5-year-old girl and a 42-year-old man, were seriously hurt, while a 25-year-old woman and a 3-year-old girl were killed in a head-on wreck Sunday. Florida Highway Patrol told News4Jax that the 25-year-old girl was driving south on I-95 in an inside lane when she crashed head-on into the… Read More »
1 sent to hospital after truck collisions near Miami Int. Airport
MIAMI, FL – One person was sent to a hospital following two truck collisions that happened near Miami International Airport Monday, WSVN reports. Both crashes happened around 6 a.m. at the westbound SR 836 and Le Jeune Road intersection, the first collision being a box truck rollover crash. The second incident was between a… Read More »
4 hospitalized, 4 pass away after head-on wreck in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, FL – Four people were sent to a hospital, and four people lost their lives following a head-on wreck that involved three vehicles Sunday. This crash happened before 11:45 a.m. at the intersection of Lee Street and Lee Boulevard, according to NBC-2. Preliminary details from the Florida Highway Patrol indicate that the… Read More »
First responders investigate Bay Pines crash in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Officials are investigating the circumstances behind a Friday afternoon crash that happened on Bay Pines Boulevard East, WTSP says. At this time, authorities have not been able to confirm the events that led to this crash or indicate whether anyone was injured or hospitalized. Our team of news writers will… Read More »
FHP investigates injury auto accident near Gatorland
KISSIMMEE, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances behind a crash south of Gatorland that injured at least one person Friday. This crash was reported at 6:47 p.m. at the South Orange Blossom Trail and Centerview Boulevard intersection. FHP arrived at the scene one minute later at 6:48 p.m. Troopers did not… Read More »
Left-turn wreck in Jacksonville claims lives of motorcyclists
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A Nissan Frontier driver made a left turn at Beach Boulevard and Washburn Road, causing a crash with two motorcycles that claimed two lives Thursday. This crash happened before 7:30 p.m. Photos from First Coast News indicate a significantly damaged black pickup truck’s front bumper. The impact put the pickup truck… Read More »
Scoot rider hospitalized after hit-and-run collision in Miami
MIAMI, FL – A 49-year-old man riding a scooter was sent to Jackson Memorial Hospital after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver of a car who zipped past a stop sign. This collision happened at the Delaware Parkway and Northwest 20th Street intersection Monday, WSVN reports. The victim was identified as Gilberis López-… Read More »
Van vs. sedan crash in Campbell Acres sends 5 to hospital
FORT MYERS, FL – Five people were hospitalized following a head-on crash between a passenger van and sedan in the Campbell Acres area Thursday. This collision happened around 10 p.m. at Luckett Road and Ortiz Avenue, involving fourteen people, NBC-2 said. Officials closed the area for the routine scene clearance and investigation period. Authorities… Read More »
Male pedestrian, 33, fatally hit by driver in Wesley Chapel
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL – A 33-year-old man went against the pedestrian crossing signal and was hit by a driver who proceeded through a green light, leading to his death Friday. This crash occurred at the Aronwood Boulevard and Bruce B Downs Boulevard intersection, WFLA reveals. The driver, a 51-year-old man operating a Chevy Express,… Read More »
