Auto Accident | Orlando Accident & Injury Blog - Part 31
Tamarac High-Speed Collision Kills Two Teenagers
The 4th of July is typically a time for backyard barbeques, fireworks, and all-around celebrations for the independence of our country. Sadly, this was not the case for a group of young teenagers who were involved in a deadly high-speed collision within Broward County after their vehicle crashed into a concrete pole this past weekend.
Wrong-way Collision in Lake County Fatally Injures Engaged Couple
On July 2nd, 2020, shortly before the holiday weekend was set to start, a fatal wrong-way auto accident in Lake County claimed the lives of two individuals who were engaged to be married. Preliminary reports from the local authorities indicate that a pickup truck driver was traveling at a high rate of speed on State Road 50 when he hit the couple head-on, causing the deadly crash.
Multiple People Injured in Orange County Three-Car Pileup
On Tuesday, June 30th, a multi-vehicle collision occurred in Orange County in which 5 people were injured, one of them being a child. Preliminary accident reports indicate that the Florida Highway Patrol was notified of the crash at approximately 4:15 p.m., and proceeded immediately to the scene to assess the severity of the situation.
Three Die in Fiery Marion County Crash
At least three people suffered fatal injuries after an auto accident within Marion County on Friday, June 26th in the city of Dunnellon. Reports on this particular incident remain scant as the incident is still under investigation, but we do know a few things at the time of this writing thanks to updates provided to us by members of the Florida Highway Patrol who were on hand to respond to the reports of a crash shortly after the accident itself took place. Most of what we currently know comes from these FHP reports.
Jacksonville Driver Dies in Early Morning Semi-Truck Collision
Florida Highway Patrol officers working within Volusia County have recently released additional crash details surrounding a fatal auto accident involving a semi-truck that occurred a little over two weeks ago. On Thursday, June 18th, 2020, troopers responded to emergency calls of a serious big-rig collision along the shoulder of Interstate 95, in which two individuals had been injured, one fatally.
High-Speed Head-On Crash Kills Two Near Tampa
A driver headed the wrong way down a major highway within Hillsborough County, close to Tampa, seems to be behind a fatal head-on crash that took place earlier this month. According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place very early on the morning of Saturday, June 6th. While the main crash involved only two vehicles, a third car became caught up in the debris that was spread across the road after the initial collision took place. It is believed that the driver of this third vehicle managed to escape suffering any injuries whatsoever from the incident.
Three Killed in Titusville Rollover were Department of Corrections Officers
In an update to a story we reported on earlier this month, it appears as though the four adults and one 9-year-old child who were involved in a fatal rollover accident close to the city of Titusville on Thursday, June 11th, were on their way to fish somewhere along the coast when the fatal accident took place. Additionally, it appears as though all three of the adults were members of the Florida Department of Corrections. It is not clear where the three were stationed, and it is still not clear what relationship the 9-year-old girl had with them.
Fatal Single Car Crash Involving Utility Pole in Osceola County
An auto accident that took place during the early morning hours of Monday, June 15th, resulted in the death of a single individual. It is not believed that any other people were involved in the incident, and only one vehicle was involved in the crash. Currently, the event is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. All current information comes from this source.
One Pedestrian Killed, Two Injured in Marion County Pickup Truck Crash
A collision between a pickup truck and several pedestrians who were in the process of examining a flat tire resulted in one fatality and two sets of injuries for the pedestrians involved. Reports from the Florida Highway Patrol indicated that the incident took place on the night of Thursday, June 11th, sometime around 8:50 in the evening, while motorists were traveling down County Road 475 within the city of Summerfield.
Teenager Survives Fatal Brevard County Rollover Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal SUV rollover collision that happened in Brevard County on Thursday, June 11th. The crash happened early in the morning, close to 5:30, and involved two vehicles. One of the vehicles, a 2004 Ford Expedition, was holding four people at the time of the crash – three adults and one 15-year-old. The relationship between the child and the three adults is not currently known.
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