Man killed after minor accident
Posted on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
A man was hit and killed Wednesday morning after stepping out of a parked car in Cocoa, Fla., authorities said. The man pulled over to the side of Interstate 95 after getting in a minor collision, police said. A semi tractor-trailer struck him when he exited his vehicle, authorities said. The man was pronounced dead… read the full article.
Elderly man found dead after house fire
Posted on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
An elderly man, thought to be in his 90s, was found dead when firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday night, authorities said. Firefighters said they found him in the main living area of the Marion County house. When they arrived, they found the wood-frame house completely engulfed in flames, authorities said. It took about… read the full article.
4 Motorcyclists Killed in Crash
Posted on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
A truck passing another vehicle in Sumter County Saturday night hit four motorcyclists head-on and killed them, authorities said. According to reports, the westbound truck was in the eastbound lane while passing, and the 45-year-old truck driver realized the motorcyclists were closer than he thought. He couldn’t slow soon enough to avoid a crash, reports… read the full article.
Pilot, Passenger Die in Plane Crash
Posted on Friday, March 5th, 2010
Two men were killed last week in a plane crash in Winter Haven, Fla. The plane appeared to have lost power shortly after taking off around 9:30 a.m., authorities said, and crashed into a tree. The pilot’s dog was the only survivor in the accident. Police found the pilot lying near the plane and administered… read the full article.
Man Dies in Crash With Black Bear
Posted on Friday, March 5th, 2010
A 51-year-old Fruitland Park motorcyclist was killed Monday night after he collided with a black bear in Marion County, police said. Reports say the black bear ran out directly into the man’s path. The front end of the bike hit the bear’s left side, causing the bike to overturn and eject the man. The bike… 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.
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.
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.