DOVER, FL – A male cyclist suffered fatal injuries after he was struck by a big rig on SR-574 near Sydney Dover Road Tuesday, The Patch reports. The cyclist, 37, had allegedly failed to yield while cycling and collided with the truck as a result. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating…
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News: Pedestrian killed, another injured in Tarpon Springs crash
TARPON SPRINGS, FL – One pedestrian lost their life, and another pedestrian was left with unspecified injuries after a crash south of Al Anderson Park Sunday. WTSP said that the collision occurred at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Klosterman Road and warranted a response from Tarpon Springs police and…
News: At least 1 killed in Thonotosassa 4-vehicle collision
THONOTOSASSA, FL – At least one person was killed in a four-vehicle collision that happened on I-75 North Saturday, ABC Action News reports. After arriving, Florida Highway Patrol and crews shut down the area along mile marker 264 for the accident scene clearance process and have reopened all lanes since. …
News: Driver fatally strikes male pedestrian in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A man lost his life in a fatal pedestrian crash in the Highland Pines Park area Friday morning, WFLA reports. The pedestrian was struck by the car while crossing the intersection of North 50th Street and East 23rd Avenue around 5 a.m. Tampa police said the male…
News: Girl, 12, hurt in Bradenton pedestrian crash
BRADENTON, FL – A 12-year-old girl was airlifted to a hospital following a pedestrian crash that happened in the West Samoset area Wednesday. According to My SunCoast, the preteen girl was struck by the vehicle at 15th Street East and 13th Avenue. Preliminary details showed that she was running to…
News: At least 1 hurt in 3-vehicle wreck along Sarasota Fairgrounds
SARASOTA, FL – At least one person sustained minor injuries as a result of a three-vehicle crash that happened along the Sarasota Fairgrounds last Saturday, April 26. The collision happened on the westbound lanes just before 3:45 p.m., according to My Sun Coast. The impacted vehicles appear to be a…
News: FWC ID’s victim who died in Clearwater boat crash
CLEARWATER, FL – As of Monday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has officially identified the victim whose life was claimed in a hit-and-run boat crash Sunday. According to ABC Action News, the victim was identified as 41-year-old Jose Castro from Palm Harbor. To recap, the collision took place near…
News: 1 life claimed, 12 hospitalized after Clearwater hit-and-run boat crash
CLEARWATER, FL – One hit-and-run boat operator crashed into a ferry on Sunday near the Memorial Causeway Bridge, claiming one life and sending 12 people to a hospital. WTSP said The U.S. Coast Guard, 10 ambulances, two medical helicopters, and Clearwater police hurried to the scene. For the injured individuals,…
News: Man’s life claimed in motorcycle wreck in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A man riding a motorcycle died after crashing into a traffic sign in the Disston Heights neighborhood early Friday morning. According to WFLA, St. Petersburg Police responded to the intersection of 22nd Avenue North and 47th Street North just after midnight. Prior to succumbing to his…
News: One hurt as plane crashes into tree in Myakka City
MYAKKA CITY, FL – One person was left with minor injuries after the plane they traveled in crashed into a tree Wednesday morning. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office told the Bradenton Herald that the collision happened after 10 a.m. and resulted in a small brush fire. Deputies revealed that the…