Woman hits paramedic, pedestrians
Posted on Friday, April 2nd, 2010
A paramedic and four pedestrians were hit when a 40-year-old woman on her cell phone disregarded a fire truck blocking a previous accident, swerving and over-correcting, authorities said. The victims were standing on the shoulder of the road, police said, and the paramedic was trying to help a victim from the previous accident. The paramedic… read the full article.
Motorcycle crash leaves woman critically injured
Posted on Friday, April 2nd, 2010
A 26-year-old Winter Park woman slammed into a car on her motorcycle last week on University Boulevard, authorities said. She suffered critical injuries in the accident, police said, and was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center. The motorcyclist was heading east when a westbound vehicle turned into her path, authorities said. The car was driven… read the full article.
1 dead, 5 injured in multi-vehicle crash
Posted on Friday, March 26th, 2010
One person was killed and five people, including three children, were injured last week in a multi-vehicle accident in Orlando, authorities said. Police said a vehicle suddenly veered into another lane, crashing into another vehicle, causing it to spin onto the opposite side of the roadway. The first vehicle then collided with another vehicle. Emergency… 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.
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.
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.
Vacationer Killed While Walking on Median
Posted on Friday, March 5th, 2010
A Tennessee woman on vacation in Florida was hit by a car and killed early Friday morning as she was walking along the center median. The 29-year-old woman got out of the car and began walking as the driver made a U-turn to pull into a parking lot, authorities said. The vehicle was in the… 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.