Accidents in the News
Driver flees scene after fatally hitting male pedestrian in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – A man walking on Curry Road succumbed to fatal wounds after getting struck by the driver of a white or light-colored vehicle, who then fled the scene Thursday. This collision took place around 11:30 p.m., close to Colton Drive, according to Click Orlando. A preliminary report from Florida Highway Patrol indicated… Read More »
Deputies summoned to crash near JAXEX Airport
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Deputies are investigating the events behind a collision that happened west of the Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (JAXEX) Friday morning. Deputies said this crash occurred at the I-295 North off-ramp leading to Blanding Boulevard and said they were first dispatched to the scene before 11:30 a.m. They have not revealed the circumstances leading up to this crash, listed the… Read More »
Head-on SUV wreck in Miami claims 1 life, sends 3 to hospital
MIAMI, FL – A driver of a Nissan SUV lost his life after he collided head-on with a Toyota SUV, which also sent three of the Toyota passengers to a hospital Thursday. This collision happened around 6 a.m. on Krome Avenue when the Nissan driver went from the southbound lanes into the northbound ones,… Read More »
Car damaged in San Carlos Park hit-and-run
SAN CARLOS PARK, FL – A parked red car sustained significant damage after it was struck by a driver who fled the scene on Bartow Boulevard around 6 p.m. Saturday. The NBC-2 news team said they were informed of this hit-and-run incident by resident Sal Amaya, who first heard the suspect crash into the car. Amaya didn’t say… Read More »
Elderly woman killed after being accidentally run over in Pt. Richey
PORT RICHEY, FL – An 86-year-old woman died on Monday after she was unintentionally hit by her 87-year-old sister’s car in the 8700 block of Elm Leaf Court. Florida Highway Patrol told WFLA that the events unfolded around 4:30 p.m. when the 87-year-old woman had put her car in drive, instead of in park as she was dropping off… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in Orlando auto accident
ORLANDO, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a crash that happened at West Landstreet Road and Trussway Boulevard Thursday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene before 2 p.m. and arrived after 3 p.m. Troopers did not say how this crash was brought on and made no mention of hospitalizations. Our team of news… Read More »
JSO dispatched to hit-and-run on Pickettville Road
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was summoned to a hit-and-run collision reported in the 6100th block of Pickettville Road Thursday. Deputies arrived at the scene before 12:30 p.m. They have not said if anyone suffered injuries, revealed the circumstances behind this crash, or provided a description of the suspect or their vehicle. … Read More »
Driver escapes from submerged car following crash in Miami
MIAMI, FL – A driver managed to escape their car after crashing into a canal in the Ives Estates area on Wednesday, WSVN reported. This solo-car collision happened in the area of Northeast 204th Street & Northeast 2nd Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, who were called to the scene, said the motorist was able to escape their submerged car prior to their arrival. No other… Read More »
Injury collision blocks Punta Gorda junction
PUNTA GORDA, FL – A collision that injured at least one person is currently blocking the FL-31 and Cook Brown Road junction, Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers were dispatched to the scene at 2:16 p.m. They have not yet commented on the exact cause of this crash, said when the collision will clear, or if the person needed to go to a hospital. New… Read More »
Man critically hurt in Pinellas Park hit-and-run
PINELLAS PARK, FL – A man was left in critical, but stable condition after he was struck by a driver who fled the scene in the 9600th block of 66th Street Thursday. Upon arrival, police had found the man lying on the road with noticeable wounds, but did not specify what kind of injuries he suffered. Tampa Free Press… Read More »
