Accidents in the News
Man fatally struck by hit-and-run driver on I-295 in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A 42-year-old man lost his life after he was hit by a woman who also hit a parked pickup truck on the I-295 shoulder and tried to flee the scene Monday. According to First Coast News, a pickup truck occupant was aiding a person with a flat tractor-trailer tire parked on… Read More »
Kentucky man causes Westview wreck after fleeing from police
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – A man from Louisville, Kentucky, who is a person of interest, fled from Miami-Dade police and then crashed into six vehicles in the Westview area Monday. The events took place before 8 a.m., with the traffic stop starting in the area of Northwest 119th Street, according to Local 10. An… Read More »
Teen, 17, hurt when truck driver rams into parked car, San Carlos home
SAN CARLOS PARK, FL – A driver of a truck crashed into a parked car with three young ladies inside and then into a home, injuring one of the occupants, a 17-year-old girl, in the process. This incident took place on Coral Drive on Tuesday, according to NBC-2. First responders took the teenage girl… Read More »
Update: St. Pete police ID suspect responsible for fatally hitting man
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – As of Wednesday, St. Petersburg Police has confirmed that it was a 34-year-old man who was responsible for fatally hitting his brother with his car. To recap, this incident happened at 2:45 a.m. at the 7th Avenue South and 12th Street South intersection on Monday. ABC Action News said the… Read More »
Injury crash blocks junction near Walt Disney World
ORLANDO, FL – A collision with reported injuries is blocking the International Drive and World Center Drive junction, which is east of Walt Disney World. Florida Highway Patrol was summoned and arrived at the scene at precisely 5:20 p.m. Troopers are investigating the circumstances of this collision and have not listed the events behind… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in I-295, Main St. auto accident in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a collision at the I-295 South and Main Street junction that led at least one person to suffer injuries Tuesday. Local authorities shut down some lanes and say that drivers can get past the collision if they take the designated emergency left lanes, according to… Read More »
2 hospitalized after collision involving school bus in Gladeview
MIAMI, FL – Two adults were transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor wounds following a multi-vehicle crash that involved a school bus Tuesday. This collision happened around 7:30 a.m. at the Northwest 79th Street and Northwest 17th Avenue junction, WSVN reported. The events leading up to this crash have not been… Read More »
Man causes Fort Myers fiery pickup truck crash; punches truck owner
FORT MYERS, FL – A Dodge pickup truck caught on fire after it was crashed by a man who also punched the truck’s owner, leading the owner to suffer a face injury Sunday. This incident, which was initially reported as a hit-and-run but then a single-vehicle accident, happened before 10:45 p.m. at the McGregor… Read More »
Motorcyclist killed after driver attempts U-turn at Oldsmar junction
OLDSMAR, FL – A 73-year-old man driving a 2006 gold Cadillac turned to make a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the motorcyclist’s death Sunday. This collision happened before 9:45 a.m. at the Tampa Road and Oak Leaf Boulevard junction. WFLA said the motorcyclist, operating a 2012 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, was going… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in Orlando crash near Andover Elementary School
ORLANDO, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a collision reported before 4:30 p.m. Monday east of Andover Elementary School. Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene at 4:45 p.m. Troopers have not announced any road closures or indicated the events that led to this collision. Additional details will be posted as… Read More »
