Orlando woman dies after rear-end crash with SUV on State Road 429 in Orange County, FHP says
A 26-year-old Orlando woman died after a car she was in โ which was stopped on State Road 429, blocking an outside lane โ was struck from behind by an SUV late Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fiery, single-vehicle rollover crash on State Road 429 in Orange County kills 1, FHP says
A single-vehicle rollover crash Saturday morning on State Road 429 in Orange County left one person dead and prompted the temporary closure of the roadwayโs northbound offramp to Floridaโs Turnpike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver critically injured after crash with semi-truck in Winter Garden, FHP says
A driver was hospitalized with critical injuries Thursday afternoon after losing control of their car, entering the path of oncoming traffic and striking a semi-truck in Winter Garden, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man ejected, run over, killed in I-4 rollover crash in Osceola County
A man was ejected from his car in a single-vehicle, rollover crash Monday morning on Interstate 4 in Osceola County before he was run over and killed by one or more vehicles, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The man, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from his car into the eastbound lanes, troopers said. Investigators believe the man was run over by more than one eastbound vehicle, with those drivers possibly unaware that they struck the victim, the FHP said. All eastbound lanes of I-4 are closed in the area for hours but reopened about five hours later. UPDATE: LANES NOW OPENEB Lanes of I-4 at SR-429 are now OPENThank you to @FHPOrlando for everything you do pic.twitter.com/NkZMXS8mVu โ Trooper Steve (@TrooperSteve_) December 7, 2020
State Road 429 shut down in both directions following crash, authorities say
State Road 429 is shut down in both directions between Schofield Road and New Independence Parkway after a crash, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. One person was ejected from a vehicle and airlifted for a trauma alert, according to authorities. People are asked to avoid the area.
Northbound lanes blocked on SR 429 after semi-truck veers off roadway
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. All northbound lanes along State Road 429 in Orange County are blocked after a semi-truck veered off the road, according to Florida Highway Patrol troopers. 429 ramp headed northbound on the turnpike when it drove off the road, toppling onto its side past the barricades. Traffic alert Orange County. SR-429 ramp to Northbound Turnpike. pic.twitter.com/nmMqUzUkDH FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) July 29, 2020Troopers asked drivers to use caution in the area as first responders worked the crash.
Driver ticketed in crash that killed 4 family members near Disney
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. โ A 26-year-old man was issued a ticket and taken into federal custody for a visa violation in connection with a crash that killed four people last month near Walt Disney World, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Lucas Dos Reis Laurindo, 26, was issued a ticket for careless driving last week, the strongest charge that could be made against him, the FHP said in a news release. Four occupants of the van were killed, as a result of the crash, troopers said. Dos Reis Laurindo was taken into custody by federal law enforcement for a visa violation on Feb. 28, the FHP said. The FHP said it sends its condolences to the surviving family members.
Surviving family members recount crash that left 4 dead near Disney World
Surviving relatives of four people killed in a crash along State Road 429 near Walt Disney World are sharing their story for the first time. Shane Smith and his father-in-law, Bill Fay, were inside a van with several other family members when they were rear-ended at a high speed earlier this month. According to WBZ-TV in Boston, the family was just one day into their Disney vacation when the crash happened. We know theyโre all in heaven. A viewing for the victims will be held Friday in Massachusetts, with the funerals the following day.
Sanford man, 61, killed in motorcycle crash
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. โ A 61-year-old Sanford man was killed in a motorcycle crash Thanksgiving night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The FHP said Francis Mascaro died in the wreck, which happened around 9 p.m. on State Road 429 near State Road 46. 429 when he lost control of his bike, which struck a curb and culvert. Mascaro, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the bike, according to troopers. The crash is under investigation.
Nightly construction and detours on S.R. 429
APOPKA, Fla. - The last major step toward completing the new full interchange between State Road 429 and State Road 414 is underway this week. Drivers will see construction in that area as the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority finish up the final paving operations. The following areas will be under construction from 8 p.m. to 5 p.m.:ยท Southbound S.R. ยท Westbound S.R. 414 between Keene Road and County Road 437A (Ocoee-Apopka Road) on Wednesday, July 18.