1 dead, 3 injured in 2-car crash
Posted on Monday, April 19th, 2010
A two-car crash on U.S. Highway 27 Sunday afternoon near Four Corners, Fla., left one man dead and three other people seriously injured, authorities said. The 82-year-old man was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he died, authorities said. Police said a vehicle driven by an 83-year-old man turned onto U.S. 27 into the… read the full article.
Pedestrian killed while crossing street
Posted on Friday, April 9th, 2010
A 61-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening as he attempted to cross Carter Street in the Parramore neighborhood of Orlando, Fla., authorities said. The man, who uses a cane, was crossing the two-lane, one-way road around 7:30 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle, police said. The vehicle was driven by a 53-year-old Orlando… read the full article.
Go-Kart hits Disney employee
Posted on Friday, April 2nd, 2010
A Walt Disney World employee was injured by a Go-Kart Sunday afternoon at the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland Speedway, authorities said. A guest driving a Go-Kart struck the employee, who was taken to the hospital, authorities said. The Go-Karts are programmed to reach speeds of up to seven miles per hour. The Speedway was temporarily shut… read the full article.
2 buses collide, injuring 8
Posted on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
A Walt Disney World bus hit the back of an empty Waldorf Astoria bus Tuesday, authorities said, sending eight to the hospital. The Disney bus driver was trapped behind the wheel and had to be cut out. He suffered serious injuries, authorities said. The Waldorf bus was stopped because of mechanical difficulties. The driver was… read the full article.
Truck Drivers Need to be Alert
Posted on Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Truck drivers need to be extra careful when operating their large vehicles on the roads and highways. Semi-truck and trailer drivers need to be extra careful when operating their vehicle because serious accidents can occur. It is imperative that truck drivers have proper sleep, and that they follow all the regulations that ensure that they… read the full article.
Two Die After Car Collides with School Bus
Posted on Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Two people are dead after their car collided with a schoolbus. The Florida Highway Patrol reports the car ran into the back of a schoolbus filled with kids returning home Tuesday afternoon. The Pontiac four-doorrear-ended the bus and then caught fire. Elisabeth Brantley, 19, who was driving the car was killedin the collision. 48-year-old Paul… read the full article.
Motorcyclist Killed in Cape Coral Accident
Posted on Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Cape Coral’s third motorcycle accident has cost a man his life. 59 year-old motorcycle rider Donald Richard Erwin was killed motorvehicle collision in Lee County. The accident occurred on eastbound Pine Island Road whenErwin was approaching Chiquita Boulevard. Virginia Murphy,62, was driving hercar and pulled into the biker’s path, causing Erwin to be ejected. Erwin… read the full article.
Man Killed When Police SUV Hits Car
Posted on Thursday, October 1st, 2009
One man was killed and a police officer injured in athree-vehicle automobile accident in Fort Meyers, Florida on Thursday.According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 61 year-old Mateo F. Matias Mateowas killed when his car was struck by an on-duty patrol SUV. Mateo was making aU-turn in his silver 2000 Honda Civic on westbound Palm… read the full article.
Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident on US 301
Posted on Thursday, October 1st, 2009
A motorcyclist was killed when hit by a car on U.S. 301.Edmond P. Cooper Jr., 63, was on his motorcycle traveling north on U.S. 301when he attempted to make a left turn onto State Road 20 and a southbound carstruck his vehicle. Cooper was not wearing a helmet when he was knocked off hismotorcycle. The… read the full article.
Driver in Hospital After Accident
Posted on Monday, September 14th, 2009
A driver from Orlando was recently sent to the hospital following a serious accident which took place early Monday morning. The accident occurred Monday morning around 7:15 a.m. and caused serious delays to traffic. The accident was a two vehicle accident between a large truck and a small car. Emergency officials were called to the… read the full article.