Accidents in the News
Woman killed, 3 critically hurt in Jacksonville head-on wreck
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV lost her life after she crashed head-on with another vehicle Saturday, leaving three other people in critical condition. According to First Coast News, the collision unfolded when the 40-year-old woman, going south on Old Middleburg Road, drifted into the northbound lanes and caused her SUV… Read More »
Pickup truck rams crashes into Davie canal, sending 2 to hospital
DAVIE, FL – A driver operating a white pickup truck and their passenger were taken to an area hospital after crashing into a canal near Vista View Park Sunday. WSVN said this single-vehicle wreck happened at the Southwest 37th Court and Southwest 142nd Avenue junction. After the pickup truck occupants were submerged in water,… Read More »
Car hits tree, rams into Port Charlotte home
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – A red car flipped over on a curb, struck a tree, and then overturned before ramming into a home on Harborview Road Sunday, NBC-2 said. This incident took place in the morning, and the impact sent the vehicle into the home’s utility room, according to the homeowners, identified as Stephanie… Read More »
Male pedestrian, 35, fatally struck by driver in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – St. Petersburg Police said a pedestrian, a 35-year-old man, lost his life after he was intentionally hit by a vehicle along the St. Pete Skatepark Monday. This crash happened before 2:45 a.m. at the 7th Avenue South and 12th Street South intersection, according to FOX 13 News. The victim —… Read More »
Right-turn collision in Kissimmee claims life of male motorcyclist
KISSIMMEE, FL – A driver of a sedan made a right turn onto a driveaway and collided with a 25-year-old man operating a motorcycle, leading to the motorcyclist’s death Thursday. This collision took place around 4:15 p.m. at the Simpson Road and Boggy Terrace Drive junction, WESH reported. Florida Highway Patrol said the motorcyclist… Read More »
I-295 crash in Jacksonville puts motorcyclist in serious condition
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A crash at the northbound I-295 and St. Johns Bluff Road Wednesday sent a motorcyclist to a hospital, where they are recovering from serious wounds. First Coast News said this collision took place before 2:45 p.m. Florida Highway Patrol closed the northbound lanes to make way for the ambulance and accommodate… Read More »
Woman hospitalized after Hialeah Gardens rear-end crash
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL – A driver was sent to an area hospital after someone rear-ended her car in a collision involving three or four vehicles on South SR-826 Wednesday morning. This crash happened on the express lanes. WSVN said Miami Dade Fire Rescue was also summoned to the scene to examine for any sustained… Read More »
FMPD seizes vehicles responsible for fatal Palm Beach Blvd. hit-and-run
FORT MYERS, FL – The Fort Myers Police Department has seized a white pickup truck and dark-colored SUV, two vehicles believed to be connected to a deadly hit-and-run Monday. To recap, this crash happened in the east and westbound lanes of Palm Beach. The suspects of the impounded vehicles are both accused of striking… Read More »
County fire crews put out semi-truck fire outside Tampa Walmart
TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue were able to extinguish the flames of a semi-truck outside of Walmart Supercenter on Gunn Highway Thursday. At around 8:30 p.m., a 911 caller said smoke started coming from the tractor-trailer (carrying Walmart’s empty wood pallets) and was slowly approaching the store, according to WFLA. Crews… Read More »
Driver fatally hits female pedestrian in Conway
ORANGE COUNTY, FL – A woman crossing the Anderson Road and Conway Gardens Road junction in the Conway junction passed away after she was struck by a vehicle Thursday. This crash took place around 7 p.m., WESH reported. Florida Highway Patrol started an investigation but has not provided additional details at this time. Did… Read More »
