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.
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.
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.
Fort White Man Dies in Car Crash
Posted on Friday, January 29th, 2010
A Fort White man is dead following a tragic accident, in which is car veered from its lane and crashed into on-coming traffic. The man was driving on State Road 47 when the accident occurred at approximately 12:30 in the afternoon on Saturday afternoon. According to police reports, the man lost control of his vehicle,… read the full article.
Disney Park Cited for Monorail Fatality
Posted on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Walt Disney World theme park is being cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for violations surrounding the death of a monorail driver in July. The park is being issued a $44,000 fine due to the violations, including a $7,000 fine for a “serious violation” related to the death of the monorail driver, who… read the full article.
Motorcyclist Killed Following Accident with School Bus
Posted on Monday, November 23rd, 2009
A motorcycle rider has recently lost his life following an accident that took place early Monday morning in Florida. The fatal accident took place early in the morning in Fort Myers. According to reports, a school bus was attempting to make a left turn at an intersection when the motorcycle rider struck the bus. The… read the full article.
Cardiologist Struck and Killed in Orlando
Posted on Friday, November 20th, 2009
A cardiologist visiting Orlando for a medical conference has been killed while the man was out for a jog. The cardiologist was struck by a 2007 Saturn Sedan while he was attempting to cross a four-way intersection in Orlando. The accident took place early Monday morning around 6:00 a.m. The intersection where the accident occurred… read the full article.