Pursuit reaches 120 mph after man speeds off from traffic stop in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Pursuit reaches 120 mph after man speeds off from traffic stop in Orange County, FHP saysA 21-year-old man arrested Friday in Orange County is accused of speeding away from a Florida Highway Patrol trooper’s traffic stop on the Turnpike that evening, eventually crashing and attempting to run off.
Ocoee police officer opened fire on vehicle that tried to ram him
Read full article: Ocoee police officer opened fire on vehicle that tried to ram himOcoee police and Orange County deputies responded after an Ocoee officer opened fire on a vehicle that tried to ram him near the Clarcona Ocoee area, according to the acting police chief.
Couple hospitalized in 3-vehicle crash in Orange County, wife dies, troopers say
Read full article: Couple hospitalized in 3-vehicle crash in Orange County, wife dies, troopers sayA husband and wife from Puerto Rico, both 72, were hospitalized after their car was struck by one vehicle and hit another in Orange County Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Two vehicle crash in Apopka sends person to hospital
Read full article: Two vehicle crash in Apopka sends person to hospitalAn accident on Sunday involving two cars in Apopka sent one person to Orlando Region Medical Center, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. Authorities said the crash happened at Clarcona Ocoee Road and Lakeville Road. One person in the crash was taken to Orlando Regional as a trauma alert, according to authorities. There is no word on what caused the car accident.
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FHP investigates 4-vehicle crash at same intersection where 5 people were killed in collision
Read full article: FHP investigates 4-vehicle crash at same intersection where 5 people were killed in collisionORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a 4-vehicle crash at the same Orange County intersection where five people were killed in a collision this past Thursday. Tuesday night, FHP said a white pickup truck was heading westbound on Clarcona Ocoee Road when it attempted to make a left turn onto Gaymar Drive. This past Thursday, five people were killed in a two-vehicle crash at the same intersection. In a separate incident, a 35-year-old woman was killed in a crash on Jan. 26 when a driver attempted to make a left onto Gaymar Drive. [RELATED: Woman dies in Orange County crash]
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Traffic study underway to evaluate Clarcona Ocoee Road after 2 deadly wrecks
Read full article: Traffic study underway to evaluate Clarcona Ocoee Road after 2 deadly wrecksORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Clarcona Ocoee Road and Gaymar Drive intersection was a major topic of discussion during Tuesday’s Orange County Community Traffic Safety Team meeting. Orange County traffic engineers will be conducting a traffic study to evaluate if any improvements can be made to make the area safer for drivers. The FHP said the latest wreck was the second deadly crash at the intersection of Clarcona Ocoee Road and Gaymar Drive so far this year. Montes said an investigation is underway to determine if speed was a factor in both of the recent deadly crashes. FHP officials say the investigation into the cause of the latest deadly crash should be completed in the next few months.
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‘I’m going to miss all of them:’ Survivor remembers 5 family members lost in fatal Orange County crash
Read full article: ‘I’m going to miss all of them:’ Survivor remembers 5 family members lost in fatal Orange County crashVigil for five victims killed in crash on Clarcona OcoeeORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders are looking into whether to add more safety changes at an Orange County intersection after at least two fatal crashes there in the past two months. The closer look comes as the only survivor in a heartbreaking tragedy is speaking out for the first time. She was a grandmother who lost five of her family members in a bad crash last Thursday in Orange County. “I just know I’m going to miss all of them, and I can’t call on them anymore,” Oliver said. Oliver is now calling for more safety measures at this same interaction, especially after a separate fatal crash there in January.
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‘Horrific:’ 2 mothers, 3 children killed in crash in west Orange County
Read full article: ‘Horrific:’ 2 mothers, 3 children killed in crash in west Orange CountyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two sisters and their three children were killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night in west Orange County, according to a family member. [TRENDING: Motorcyclist killed in crash -- with bear | $1,400 direct payments by this weekend?] Ad“This is one of the most horrific scenes we have had in quite some time,” FHP Lt. Kim Montes said. Oliver identified the victims who died as Antoinette Oliver, 30; Liza Jackson, 25; Chloe Oliver, 5; Olivia Jackson, 4; and King Oliver, 5 months old. [RELATED: Woman dies in Orange County crash]AdA 35-year-old woman was killed in a crash on Jan. 26 when a driver attempted to make a left onto Gaymar Drive.
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Florida Highway Patrol is urging caution after uptick of deadly crashes on Central Florida roads
Read full article: Florida Highway Patrol is urging caution after uptick of deadly crashes on Central Florida roadsORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is urging caution on the roads after a concerning rise in fatal crashes across Central Florida. Troopers who are part of Troop D have investigated 35 deaths between Feb. 1 and Feb. 16 of 2021, according to FHP. In the same period last year, there were 11 fatal crashes. Troopers said there hasn’t been one issue behind the uptick, however, most of the crashes were preventable. “Looking at some of these fatal crashes, there were blatant traffic violations that were committed by one driver that caused these fatal crashes,” Montes said.
Woman dies in Orange County crash
Read full article: Woman dies in Orange County crashDeadly crash at the intersection of Clarcona Ocoee Road and Gaymar Drive in Orange CountyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 35-year-old woman is dead after a crash in Orange County, according to Florida Highway Patrol troopers. The agency said the crash happened Tuesday at 2:05 p.m. at the intersection of Clarcona Ocoee Road and Gaymar Drive. [TRENDING: Great white shark bites boat in Florida | Orange County deputy’s TikTok videos under investigation | Governor touts vaccine rollout]A passenger in one of the vehicles was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. Troopers said a Dodge pickup was heading west on Clarcona Ocoee Road and a Honda Accord was heading east on Clarcona Ocoee Road. FHP said the 77-year-old driver of the Dodge attempted to make a left turn to head onto Gaymar Road and turned into the direct path of the Honda Accord.
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2 children transported to hospital after sedan hits Orange County school bus
Read full article: 2 children transported to hospital after sedan hits Orange County school busORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two children were transported to the hospital with minor injuries after a sedan hit an Orange County school bus, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the maroon or red vehicle sideswiped the bus while the bus was stopped in the left lane of Hiawassee Road in the area of Clarcona Ocoee Road. [TRENDING: Big rig with police lights pulling over drivers | Voter Guide 2020 | Belt buckle may solve cold case]The crash is under investigation, according to FHP. This is a developing story. We will update this story as more information becomes available.