SARASOTA, FL – One person was injured in a crash that happened along Marie Selby Botanical Gardens DowntownSarasota Tuesday morning.
Sarasota police were called to the intersection of South Orange Avenue and Mound Street and arrived at the scene before 7:45 a.m.
Police have not disclosed the exact cause of the crash or the extent of injuries sustained. These details, along with the number of people and vehicles, will be added after our news team learns more.
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL – At least one person was injured in a collision that happened on the 20500th block of North I-75 Thursday.
Sarasota County fire crews arrived at the scene at 2 p.m. While no lane closures were announced, they do advise commuters to seek alternative routes or avoid the area until transportation crews can restore safe road conditions.
The extent of injuries and the exact cause of the crash remains unclear.
VENICE, FL – A 19-year-old man died crashing his Ford Ranger pickup truck into a canal off Ranch Road and Rustic Road Sunday.
Venice police told WFLA that they suspect the 19-year-old male driver was speeding when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. The force of the collision caused his red pickup truck to overturn.
Venice fire crews and the dive team discovered the male driver inside his truck. First responders waited to rescue the man due to two large alligators in the water, which were later removed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
NORTH PORT, FL – One person was injured in a vehicle accident that happened in the North Port neighborhood Monday afternoon.
Sarasota County deputies were dispatched to the 17179th block of Tamiami Trail and arrived at the scene before 1 p.m. Officials have not announced any lane closures but do advise commuters to use caution as crews work to clear the scene.
The exact cause of the crash, including the number of people and vehicles involved and the extent of injuries sustained, has not been reported.
SARASOTA, FL – One person was injured in a collision that happened on the 2895th block of Ashton Road in the Ridge Wood Heights area Monday.
Sarasota County deputies arrived at the scene after 11:30 a.m. Deputies are working to determine the exact cause of the crash and have not reported the extent of injuries at this time.
Additional details, which include the number of people and vehicles involved, the potential continuing factors, and any citations or charges, will be added after our team learns more.
ENGELWOOD, FL – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the details behind a fatal two-vehicle collision near Englewood Elementary School last Thursday, May 8.
My Sun Coast said the two-vehicle collision happened on Indiana Avenue, between Dearborn Street and Perry Street. Upon arrival, Florida Highway Patrol closed the area for the scene for the clean-up process and investigation.
FHP has not disclosed the exact cause of the crash or the victim’s age, gender, and place of residence.
NORTH VENICE, FL – A 36-year-old man from Hollywood lost his life after a box truck rollover collision on the I-75 North off-ramp connecting to Laurel Road Monday.
Florida Highway Patrol told Fox 13 News that the box truck rollover collision happened after the truck driver had lost control of the vehicle, veered off the road, and slammed into the traffic sign. The force of the collision caused the truck to flip over.
FHP said the Hollywood man, the box truck passenger, succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while the driver sustained minor injuries. The driver was identified as a 26-year-old Opa Locka man. Troopers did not say if they cited the motorist or confirm why he lost control of the truck.
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL – A big rig crashed and overturned in a grassy area, prompting fire crews and first responders to close some I-75 lanes on Friday, April 4.
My Sun Coast said the collision happened near University Parkway. Temporary traffic delays were seen in the area as crews worked to clear the scene.
Officials are working to determine the exact cause of the crash. No other details, including reports of injuries, have been added.
ENGLEWOOD, FL – A 38-year-old Rotonda West woman lost her life after walking across South Indiana Avenue and getting hit by a pickup truck Monday.
My SunCoast said that the collision happened after 10:30 p.m. south of Cowles Street. Preliminary details suggest the truck driver was going north on Indiana when they struck the woman.
Authorities confirm that the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries at the scene. It is unclear if she was using a crosswalk at the time of the wreck or if the driver is expected to face criminal charges.
NORTH PORT, FL – A driver operating a crane truck failed to reduce their speed just prior to striking another big rig Wednesday, leaving at least one person injured.
The collision happened before 11 a.m. on I-75 South and caused hydraulic oil to spill from one of the trucks, according to WINK News.
Florida Highway Patrol said the crane driver was going up a hill and had a clear view of the 18-wheeler with hazard lights on just before the incident. Upon impact, the crane truck overturned.
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