3 Men Injured in 3-Motorcycle Accident
Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010
A 65-year-old man who once ran for the Osceola County Commission seat died Saturday when he lost control of his motorcycle. Police say that he and two other men were passing through a construction zone when he hit a concrete barrier and was thrown from his bike. The two men following him collided with him… read the full article.
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash
Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010
A 19-year-old Orlando man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Orange County on Sunday, police said. He was driving south when he lost control of his motorcycle, authorities said, and lost control of his motorcycle. The accident occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m., police said. Reports say the right side of his motorcycle hit the… read the full article.
Tour Bus Rolls, Killing 2
Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010
Two people were killed and several more were injured when a tour bus flipped and crashed south of Orlando on Monday. Only one out of the 32 passengers was not injured. Several passengers were thrown from the vehicle when it flipped over, police say. The group was part of a senior citizens program, and they… read the full article.
Pit Bull Attacks Small Boy
Posted on Friday, February 19th, 2010
A pit bull attacked a 3-year-old boy and his father in the back yard of an Orlando home Monday. The boy was taken to the hospital with bite wounds on his face. His father was also injured. Police tried to corner the dog until animal services arrived. The deputies fatally shot the dog when it… read the full article.
Car Drives Through Crash Scene, Injuring 6
Posted on Friday, February 19th, 2010
An Orange County, Fla. firefighter and five civilians suffered serious injuries when a motorist drove into an existing crash scene Sunday. Paramedics were preparing to take a motorcycle crash victim to the hospital for medical treatment from a wreck involving one other car. Authorities say the fire truck’s position clearly indicated a crash scene, angled… read the full article.
Woman Dies After Crash Into Pond
Posted on Friday, February 19th, 2010
A 26-year-old Orlando woman died Monday after losing control of her car, crossing the median and plunging into a retention pond. Three passers-by immediately jumped into the water to save her but couldn’t pull her out because her seat belt was buckled, authorities say. Rescue crews arrived shortly after the accident, pulling her from the… read the full article.
Parents File Wrongful Death
Posted on Friday, February 12th, 2010
After a crash that killed a 13-month-old and two other passengers last week, the child’s parents filed a wrongful death suit against the other driver Monday. Police say the 55-year-old was speeding away from another accident when he crashed into the vehicle driven by the child’s father. His only son was ejected from the vehicle… read the full article.
Crash Kills 2, Critically Injures 2
Posted on Friday, February 12th, 2010
A head-on collision involving a pickup truck and a car killed two people and critically injured two in Orange County, Fla. on Tuesday. Police say the 29-year-old driver started in the left lane and attempted moving to the right lane before realizing another car was there. The driver over-corrected and veered into oncoming traffic, slamming… read the full article.
Man Calls 911 as Pickup Sinks in Pond
Posted on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
A man reportedly called 911 as his pickup truck sank in a pond after a fatal crash. Investigators are searching out the cause of the deadly crash. Police said the 22-year-old driver careened off the road, crashing into a pond. It appears that the driver attempted to stop before entering the pond, police said, because… read the full article.
Police Fight Against Pedestrian Accidents
Posted on Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Orange County police are targeting intersections in the Orlando area known to have high rates of pedestrian accidents, in an attempt to decrease the number of people being injured in traffic accidents. The police are hoping to raise awareness of pedestrian intersection accidents by spreading the word. They are targeting elementary school students, high school… read the full article.