A tractor-trailer driver was arrested Monday after investigators say he attempted an illegal U-turn on Interstate 75, triggering a serious crash that left another driver critically injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers report the incident occurred near the Hillsborough–Manatee County line in the northbound lanes of I-75 close to the Sun City…
Continue reading ›A major crash involving a fuel tanker forced the shutdown of westbound Interstate 595 in Davie Wednesday morning after thousands of gallons of fuel spilled onto the roadway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Authorities say the crash occurred east of Davie Road and involved multiple vehicles. Investigators reported that a tanker truck transporting…
Continue reading ›One person was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition following a serious crash involving a minivan and a semi-tractor trailer Tuesday morning in Weston, according to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue. Emergency crews responded around 5:30 a.m. to the area of U.S. 27 and Southwest 26th Street. First responders found a severely injured occupant and…
Continue reading ›A serious traffic crash prompted deputies to shut down a major stretch of roadway in The Villages Tuesday evening, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities reported that a “severe traffic accident” occurred near Lake Sumter Landing, leading deputies to close all lanes of Morse Boulevard from County Road 466 to Lake Sumter Landing…
Continue reading ›A tragic and highly unusual crash in Fort Pierce left a 65-year-old woman dead Saturday afternoon after a driver lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a residential pool area, according to local authorities. Police say the incident occurred in the Lawnwood community when a 38-year-old driver allegedly suffered a medical emergency while traveling…
Continue reading ›A tragic multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Walton County claimed the lives of two young children Sunday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers say the crash occurred around 5:50 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-10 near mile marker 86. Investigators reported that a 34-year-old Bonifay man was driving an SUV…
Continue reading ›A 38-year-old woman from Big Lake, Minnesota, died Monday afternoon following a head-on crash in Levy County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers say the collision occurred around 3:35 p.m. on County Road 345 near Southwest 55th Street, outside Rosewood. Investigators reported that a pickup truck driven by a 46-year-old Bronson man was…
Continue reading ›A 74-year-old Bradenton man was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross U.S. 41 in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers say the crash occurred around 9:48 p.m. near U.S. 41/14th Street West and 51st Avenue Drive West. Investigators reported that the pedestrian was crossing…
Continue reading ›A motorcyclist died Saturday night following a crash involving a passenger vehicle in Fort Lauderdale, according to local police. Officers responded around 7:00 p.m. to the 3200 block of North Ocean Boulevard after receiving reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle. When police arrived, they provided emergency aid to the motorcyclist, who…
Continue reading ›A 30-year-old woman was killed Monday afternoon after her vehicle struck a parked excavator along Interstate 10 in Jacksonville, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers say the crash occurred around 2:18 p.m. on westbound I-10 just east of Lane Avenue. According to investigators, the woman was driving a sedan and attempting to merge…
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