Whatโs Florida Highway Patrol doing at the Mexico border? Hereโs what we saw
News 6 just returned from the Mexico border, where troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol were seen taking part in Operation Lone Star, an initiative launched by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in 2021 to combat illegal immigration.
18-year-old driver dies, teen injured in I-95 crash, troopers say
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. โ An 18-year-old man died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash on I-95 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP troopers said they responded to the wreck at 12:45 a.m. near mile marker 162 in Brevard County. According to the FHP crash report, the 18-year-old from Coral Springs was driving north on I-95 when for an unknown reason his vehicle left the highway and struck a pole. According to the report, itโs unknown if the driver was wearing his seatbelt. The 16-year-old injured in the crash was wearing her seatbelt.
Ocala woman left lying in road dies after getting hit by car, troopers say
A woman was hit and killed in area of US 441 and Southeast 45th StreetMARION COUNTY, Fla. โ A 20-year-old Ocala woman is dead after she was hit by a car early Sunday morning. Troopers said the woman was left lying in the road on U.S. 441, near the intersection with Southeast 45th Street, from a โprevious incident,โ but investigators did not elaborate as to what happened. AdThe woman was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The people inside the car were not hurt in the collision. News 6 has reached out to FHP for more details on what led up to this deadly collision.
23-year-old stuck, killed by multiple vehicles on SR 44
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. โ The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that involved two vehicles. Troopers said the incident happened around 11:49 p.m. Friday night just east of County Road 44A. According to FHP, a pickup truck and SUV were driving east on State Road 44 while a pedestrian was walking in the outside lane of the road. The 23-year-old man from Wildwood was struck by both vehicles. Troopers said two other sedans are believed to have also collided with the man and then left the scene of the crash.
Driver intentionally hit pedestrian in fatal hit-and-run in Kissimmee, troopers say
A man was killed in a crash in Kissimmee on Friday, according to the Osceola County Fire Rescue. KISSIMEE, Fla. โ A driver intentionally hit a pedestrian in a fatal hit-and-run in Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Osceola County Sheriffโs Office will investigate the case. Troopers said a car was traveling westbound when it hit the man who was on the sidewalk. Investigators said the suspect ditched the vehicle in someoneโs yard and left the scene on foot.
FHP: 1 dead after crashing into power pole in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. โ Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash in Orange County that left one man dead. According to troopers, the crash occurred just after 2 p.m. near Kennedy Blvd & Keller Road. Troopers said the vehicle left the road and struck a power poleThe vehicle left the roadway and struck a power pole. Troopers said the 38-year-old man behind the wheel was ejected during the crash. The man was taken to a hospital where he later died, troopers said.
Man on tracks hit, killed by train in Kissimmee, troopers say
KISSIMMEE, Fla. โ A man was found dead Wednesday morning along train tracks near Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The victim was found around 7 a.m. on the railway located near Old Tampa Highway and Pleasant Oaks Court, troopers said. [TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]Investigators have not identified the man and said he was hit by an unknown train. Itโs unclear when he was killed. A SunRail commuter train was delayed between Kissimmee and Poinciana due to the investigation on the tracks.
Fore! Florida man throws golf clubs at cars on I-75
One man in Florida found himself face-to-face with the Florida Highway Patrol after investigators said he was throwing golf clubs at traffic on I-75. According to troopers, Jonathan Edward Day, 41, of North Port was driving north on I-75 Wednesday. During his drive, troopers said Day was throwing golf clubs out of his van at adjacent traffic. Online jail records showed Day was being held at the Hillsborough County Jail Thursday morning. Jail records listed him as unemployed.
Child not wearing seat-belt killed in Marion County crash, troopers say
MARION COUNTY, Fla. โ Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol said a child and 40-year-old woman have died after a crash in Marion County. The crash happened just before 8 p.m. Friday near Northwest 100 Street, just east of NW 49 Avenue Road. According to troopers, the woman was speeding on Northwest 100 Street when she crossed over the centerline and eventually lost control. Troopers said there were two children, not wearing seatbelts inside the car. Troopers said no one inside the car was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
66-year-old man killed in Lake County rollover crash
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. โ A 66-year-old Howey in the Hills man was killed Saturday night in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened at 8:25 p.m. at U.S. Highway 27 and Palm Way. According to the crash report, the 66-year-old was driving a van behind a second passenger van when for an unknown reason he failed to slow, hitting the back of the second van. After the crash, the first van overturned, partially ejecting the 66-year-old driver. The 58-year-old driver of the second van was uninjured.
Semitruck crashes into Florida Turnpike toll booth in Osceola County
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. โ A semitruck crashed into a Florida Turnpike toll booth Monday in Osceola County after failing to slow in time, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened on the Turnpike near the southbound toll booth around noon at mile marker 236, causing a 3-mile traffic backup. Troopers said the driver of the semi failed to slow and hit a car, then the southbound toll booth. No one was injured in the toll booth, according to the FHP. ๐จ TRAFFIC ALERT ๐จSB Turnpike at 236MM- Semi truck failed to slowdown for toll plaza- one southbound lane open, northbound not effected.
Head-on crash between SUV and semi-truck leaves 1 dead, troopers say
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. โ Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a crash that left one man dead Sunday morning. According to investigators, the crash happened around 11 p.m. Saturday at State Road 471 and State Road 50. When the driver got into the southbound lane, he collided head-on with an oncoming semi-truck, troopers said. Investigators said the SUV was โpropelled to the east shoulder and overturned onto its left side.โThe 27-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck received minor injuries.
Two 20-year-olds killed in crash on I-95, troopers say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. โ Two 20-year-old men were killed Saturday in a car crash on I-95, troopers said. According to officials, the two men from Port Orange were driving north on I-95 when their car left the road and drove onto the shoulder. [TRENDING: DeSantis lifts restaurant limits in Fla. | Track your mail-in ballot | How can I tell difference between flu and COVID-19?] Troopers said both men werenโt wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. One of the men died at the scene while the other died at a hospital, troopers said.
Man accused of assaulting Palm Bay officer, leading troopers on chase to Orlando
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. โ A Melbourne man is accused of assaulting a Palm Bay police officer then leading troopers and Brevard County deputies on a pursuit from Brevard County into Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The FHP was called in on Wednesday night after Palm Bay police requested assistance reporting a suspect had assaulted one of their officers, according to the FHP report. Troopers said they followed the SUV onto Avalon park Boulevard where the vehicle continued speeding, eventually approaching State Road 408. Keith had multiple warrants for his arrest from Brevard County, according to the report. Keith was arrested around 12:40 a.m. on State Road 50, according to the report.
Brevard deputy involved in crash while responding to another wreck
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. โ A Brevard County sheriffโs deputy was involved in a crash Tuesday while they were responding to an unrelated traffic wreck, a spokesperson for the sheriffโs office said. The deputy was responding to a vehicle and pedestrian crash on Fay Boulevard in Port St. John when the crash occurred, authorities said. The deputy was taken to a local hospital and expected to be OK. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
2 dead after Polk County crash involving 4 vehicles, troopers say
POLK COUNTY, Fla. โ The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash between three vehicles in Polk County. According to troopers, the crash happened Friday around 10 a.m. Troopers said a sedan and tractor-trailer were both driving west on SR-400 adjacent to one another. The crash caused the sedan to be pushed into the center median where it collided with a cable barrier, troopers said. One of the struck cars overturned onto the shoulder while another traveled into the median, collided with the cable barrier, crossed the westbound lanes, and collided with a fence, troopers said.
Overnight crash in Pasco County leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left a man dead and a woman in critical condition. According to authorities, a Sedan and SUV were driving north on US-19 just south of Meridian Boulevard. Troopers said the sedan overtook the road and collided with the rear end of the SUV. According to a news release, the passenger suffered critical injuries and was taken to a hospital. Officials said the driver of the SUV suffered minor injuries.
1 dead after authorities investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Lake County
CLERMONT, Fla. โ A man is dead after the Florida Highway Patrol said he drove his motorcycle off the road and hit a fence. According to troopers, the crash occurred near the intersection of CR-561 and Bruce Hunt Road in Clermont. According to troopers, the 34-year-old motorcycle rider left the road and hit a fence. Troopers believe the crash occurred sometime in the overnight hours. *** FATAL CRASH ***CR-561 x Bruce Hunt Rd- Roadblock / Avoid Area#Lake #Clermont pic.twitter.com/7eJc9LWW3c โ Trooper Steve (@TrooperSteve_) July 17, 2020Stay with News 6 for updates
Pedestrian fatally hit by car on I-95 in Volusia, troopers say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. A pedestrian was hit and killed on I-95 in Volusia County Thursday afternoon after being hit by a car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers with the FHP responded to the crash around noon north of mile marker 273. According to the FHP, the pedestrian was hit by a car and died at the scene of the crash. Northbound I-95 traffic was being diverted onto U.S. 1 as of 12:30 p.m. The crash victim has not been identified.
Florida Road Ranger carjacked while on I-4, deputies say
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. Osceola County deputies are investigating a carjacking after they say a Florida Department of Transportation Road Ranger vehicle was stolen. Our Sheriffs helicopter responded to the area and with the help of (the Florida Highway Patrol) followed the vehicles GPS, deputies said. They were able to pick up the vehicle and maintain visual.The Polk County Sheriffs Office, Lakeland Police Department and FHP assisted with the incident. Lakeland PD spiked the vehicle and due to tire damage, (the) vehicle eventually came to a stop in Lakeland, deputies said. The suspect got out of the vehicle and was placed under arrest, officials said.
Truck driver killed in crash on I-95 in Brevard County after tire separates, troopers say
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. โ A 46-year-old man died Tuesday after his truck crashed into the treeline on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the driver of a truck tractor was going north on I-95 at mile marker 223 around 4 p.m. when the tire tread separated and he lost control of the vehicle. According to the crash report, the truck crashed into the treeline and overturned. The driver was partially ejected and died at the scene of the crash, troopers said. The driver is from Orange Park but his name has not been released yet.
3 dead after fiery crash on State Road 200 in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Fla. โ Two women and a 16-year-old girl were killed in a head-on, fiery crash on State Road 200 in Marion County Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a 60-year-old Crystal River man was driving a pickup truck towing a 12-foot trailer eastbound on State Road 200 near County Road 484 around 6:20 a.m. when he failed to maintain his lane and entered into the westbound lane. After the initial crash, troopers said the truck hit the left side of a second sedan that was also in the westbound lane. The 39-year-old woman driving the first sedan and a 16-year-old girl who was in the back seat died at the scene of the crash. The 73-year-old woman driving the second sedan also died at the scene of the crash.