Monthly Archives: December 2023
Motorcyclist’s life claimed in crash with vehicle in Iona
IONA, FL – A motorcyclist succumbed to fatal wounds in a collision involving one other vehicle Friday along the Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club. NBC-2 said this crash happened around 8:15 a.m. at the McGregor Boulevard and Iona Road junction. An investigation has started. Officials have not yet disclosed the events leading up… Read More »
Troopers, fire crews called to auto fire in Temple Terrace
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL – Florida Highway Patrol and area fire crews were summoned to a vehicle fire after 5 a.m. Friday in the 5318 block of Rainbow Drive. Troopers arrived at the scene after 6:45 a.m. They began an investigation but have not said if the fire was caused by mechanical issues or by… Read More »
Pedestrian Safety: Some Tips To Help You Stay Safe at Night
Pedestrian crashes are quite common in Florida. According to FLHSMV, in 2022, there were 10,198 pedestrian crashes in Florida. Pedestrian accidents can happen at any time of the day. However, research suggests that the risk of pedestrian accidents increases at night. Drunk drivers, drunk pedestrians, fatigued drivers, fatigued pedestrians, speeding, and poor visibility are… Read More »
Auto wreck with injuries reported at South Orlando junction
SOUTH ORLANDO, FL – A collision at the South Orange Blossom Trail and Central Florida Parkway junction led at least one person to suffer injuries Thursday. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene at 5:09 p.m. and arrived at the crash site at approximately 5:36 p.m. Troopers are investigating the exact details that… Read More »
1 injured in Pickwick Park collision
JACKSONVILLE, FL – One person was hurt in a crash reported around 4 p.m. Thursday in the Pickwick Park district. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed this wreck happened at the San Jose Boulevard and Kori Road junction. Deputies are analyzing the sequence of events that led to this crash. They have not revealed if… Read More »
Driver of stolen car crashes into tree in North Miami amid pursuit
NORTH MIAMI, FL – A person who was alleged to have stolen a 2019 Hyundai Elantra was fleeing from police and then crashed into a tree Wednesday. The pursuit started in Miami Shores, in the area of Northeast 111th Street and 2nd Avenue. Local 10 confirmed the collision happened adjacent to Northeast Second Avenue… Read More »
3 sustain serious wounds after crashing, damaging Port Charlotte home
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – An SUV driver and their two passengers were seriously injured after they crashed into a light pole, a vehicle, and then into a home Wednesday. This collision happened around 10 p.m., when, for reasons unclear, the motorist — a 53-year-old adult — lost control of the vehicle on an Edgewater… Read More »
Injury crash blocks U.S. 92, North Forbes Rd. junction in Plant City
PLANT CITY, FL – A collision with sustained injuries is blocking the U.S. 92 and North Forbes Road junction. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene after 5 p.m. They have not yet revealed the events leading up to this crash, specified the severity of injuries, or listed the kind of people and… Read More »
At least 1 injured in hit-and-run on access ramp in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – At least one was hurt in a hit-and-run collision that involved several vehicles on the access ramp leading to State Route 417 Wednesday. This crash happened around 5:30 p.m., according to FOX 35 Orlando. Officials shut down the westbound lanes to aid in the investigation process. They have not listed the… Read More »
Kia driver seriously hurt in Jacksonville crash with Amtrak train
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A man driving a Kia sustained serious injuries after he tried to go around railroad crossarms and struck an Amtrak train Wednesday. This incident happened around 7 a.m. in the 7200 block of Dunn Avenue, according to First Coast News. The train was going south, while the Kia was going east…. Read More »
