Orlando Accident & Injury Blog
Drunk Driving in Fernandina Beach Leaves Six Kids Injured and Two Dead
An eight year old and a nine year old boy were killed in a Florida automobile crash in Fernandina Beach last weekend. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the car accident happened around midnight and involved a driver crashing her car into a utility pole near Lonnie Crews Road and Lina Road. Investigations concluded that alcohol was involved in the accident.
Two Orlando Accidents Involve Orange County Sheriff Deputies
Three people, including an Orange County sheriff deputy, were taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries following a Sunday afternoon Orlando car accident. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the three car crash occurred when the deputy was attempting to make a U-turn at an intersection near the Kirkman Road and State Road 408. As he was responding to a call, his squad car had both its lights and sirens on as it made its turn in the intersection.
Motorcycle Accident Leaves One Dead in Florida
A 19 year old man dies earlier this week following a motorcycle accident that happened just south of Stuart, Florida. According to the local Sheriff’s department, the man was riding his motorcycle at approximately 100 mph southbound on South Kanner Highway when he hit a car turning left onto South River Drive. The crash occurred in the afternoon.
Failure to Stop Leaves One Dead in Dump Truck Accident
A 45 year old female resident of Naples, Florida was killed this week in a car accident involving a dump truck. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the drum truck was driving in the center lane of Collier Boulevard. As it approached a red light at the intersection of Veronawalk Boulevard, the driver failed to stop. The 45 year old female was driving westbound on Veronawalk and making a left turn on green when the front of the dump truck crashed into the left side of her Hyundai.
Hit and Run Leaves Orlando Father Dead
A father and husband was recently killed in the Orlando area following a hit and run crash. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 49 year old man and his nine year old son were driving eastbound on Interstate 4 in Volusia County when another car sideswiped them, causing their car to overturn in a ditch. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene and the son was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
When Driver Lost Control, Passenger is Killed in Winter Springs
A Winter Springs, Florida man is dead following a car crash over the weekend. The automobile accident happened as the car in which he was a passenger in struck two trees and a power pole in Seminole County. The driver of the vehicle, who was from Orlando, was heading north along Tuskawilla Road near Lake Drive at around 11:00 pm.
Man Sentenced for Death of Orlando Girl
A victim advocate described Jordan’s last bike ride with his best friend to the court, while his 11 year old client sat next to him crying. The bike ride happened nearly two years ago in Ocoee, Florida, near Orlando.
One Dead, One Injured in Car/Pedestrian Accident in DeLeon Springs
A DeLeon Springs, Florida man was recently killed while walking along the paved shoulder of a road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the young man (27 years old) was walking with a friend along US 17 when they were struck by a southbound Ford Escort.
Hit-and-Run Leaves Orlando Moped Driver in Critical Condition
A crash on Tuesday morning on Colonial Drive and Forsythe Road has left one individual critically injured and another individual fleeing the scene to parts unknown. As is standard, the Florida Highway Patrol filed a report to discuss the issue and fill the public in on the information that has so far been gathered regarding the case. According to this report, an unnamed 64-year-old man from Orlando was driving his moped along Forsyth Road when another car, which has yet to be discovered or identified, collided with the rear of the moped.
Milwaukee Recall for Dangerous Hand Trucks
If you or someone you know has purchased a Gleason brand hand truck between August 2007 and April 2010 then you are encouraged to inspect the tool to discover whether or not it is one of the thousands of hand trucks that the company has recalled due to a problem with the device’s tires.
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