Orlando Accident & Injury Blog
Daytona Beach Plane Crash Injures Two
At approximately 3 p.m. this past Saturday afternoon, two people suffered minor injuries when the plane they were flying crashed into two local homes, before coming to a rest in a neighborhood retention pond.
One Dies in Fiery Orange County Crash
A collision that took place between a vehicle and a building in Orange County resulted the death of one person, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. This same government body began the initial investigating into the incident and the early reports did not make it immediately clear just what occurred to cause the fatal, single-car collision.
Florida Car Accident Kills One, Injures Others
A Daytona Beach car accident has left one person dead and another injured. The Accident happened on Monday at East International Boulevard and Beach street when, according to local police, a Ford Escape traveling at a speed of up to 90 mph hit an eastbound Buick. The driver of the Buick, a pregnant woman, was taken to a nearby hospital where she is said to be in stable condition. The passenger, a male, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Four Injured When Car Hits Toll Booth on Florida Turnpike
On Sunday a vehicle crashed into a toll plaza while driving on the Florida turnpike. The accident happened in the northbound lane at mile marker 236 near Saint Cloud. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the vehicle hit a protective barrier that surrounds the toll both. Upon impact, the car caught on fire. All four of the vehicle’s occupants were taken to local hospitals for treatment of serious, if not critical, injuries.
DUI Manslaughter Charges for Man Behind Hit-and-Run Death in Orlando
A 22-year-old traveling through Orlando is facing charges of DUI manslaughter after an incident that took place on Saturday, May 26th, along Universal Boulevard and Destination Parkway. According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, the 22-year-old in question was driving down the road when they approached the above-mentioned intersection. At the time of their approach, the light for their lan was red and the traffic before them had stopped in accordance with the law.
Infant Dies after Attack from Grandma’s Pit Bull in Miramar
Investigators working within the Fort Lauderdale area are currently trying to unravel a horrific event that took place in the town of Miramar on Wednesday, May 30th, and resulted in the death of an 8-month-old child who was staying for an unspecified amount of time in the home of their grandmother.
Florida Hit-and-Run Leaves Bicyclist Dead
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are looking for a driver who allegedly hit and killed a bicyclist. The victim, a 51-year-old native of Brevard County, Florida, was riding his bike on Palm Bay Road and Hollywood Boulevard in West Melbourne on Sunday around midnight.
Wrong-Way Accident Leaves One Orlando Area Man Dead
Memorial Day weekend is always a dangerous time for Orlando motor vehicle accidents, and this year was no exception. A pastor from central Florida was killed in an early morning crash that investigators believe was the result of a wrong way collision. The suspected driver is in the hospital and being treated for severe injuries, making it difficult for the investigation to move forward.
Hoverboard Bursts into Flames While Plugged into Orange County Wall
We have been waiting for hoverboards ever since Back to the Future: Part II. Over the course of the past few years, it has seemed that this wait was nearly over, and hoverboards, once a staple of science fiction books, have begun entering the world. While the utility of these vehicles remains unproven, they nevertheless retain their allure for those who want to glide several inches above the ground on a floating skateboard. This past Monday, a family in Orange County discovered the dark side of the future when their hoverboard caught fire.
Two Injured in Orlando Crash
Authorities with the Orlando Police Department were some of the first to respond to an accident that took place on a Wednesday night several weeks ago in Orlando. Reports from the Orlando Police Department suggest that the incident happened at the intersection of Silver Star and Willow Bend, although it was not clear how many vehicles were involved or exactly what happened to cause the incident to begin with. We know that two people were injured in the collision, but further updates on their condition has yet to emerge from the Orlando Police Department or the Florida Highway Patrol.
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