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Sausage-hauling semitruck overturns on Turnpike in Sumter County, FHP says
Read full article: Sausage-hauling semitruck overturns on Turnpike in Sumter County, FHP saysA tractor-trailer overturned and split open along the Florida Turnpike in Sumter County, spilling the food it was carrying and leading to overnight lane closures.
Crystal River woman dies after crashing into traffic barriers on Turnpike in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: Crystal River woman dies after crashing into traffic barriers on Turnpike in Lake County, troopers sayA 66-year-old Crystal River woman died after a crash on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
I-4 exits to Turnpike shut down in Orlando amid vehicle fire, causing backups, FDOT says
Read full article: I-4 exits to Turnpike shut down in Orlando amid vehicle fire, causing backups, FDOT saysInterstate 4′s eastbound and westbound exits to the Florida Turnpike in Orlando were temporarily closed Sunday as crews responded to a vehicle fire, according to Florida 511.
Orange County street racers clocked at 199 mph along Florida Turnpike, deputies say
Read full article: Orange County street racers clocked at 199 mph along Florida Turnpike, deputies sayTwo men were arrested early Sunday morning after being caught driving at speeds of 199 mph, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
2 killed, 1 seriously injured in Lake County crash on Florida Turnpike
Read full article: 2 killed, 1 seriously injured in Lake County crash on Florida TurnpikeTwo people were killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tractor-trailer blocks traffic on Florida Turnpike after Lake County crash
Read full article: Tractor-trailer blocks traffic on Florida Turnpike after Lake County crashThe Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash happened just before mile marker 277 on Florida Turnpike South shortly around 4 p.m.
Woman arrested more than 4 years after fatal FedEx truck crash on Florida Turnpike
Read full article: Woman arrested more than 4 years after fatal FedEx truck crash on Florida TurnpikeIn April 2019, a FedEx semitrailer and Jeep SUV collided on the Turnpike near the Orange-Osceola county line, killing 29-year-old Joseph Ledesma.
Florida Turnpike reopening in Lake County after crash shut down southbound lanes
Read full article: Florida Turnpike reopening in Lake County after crash shut down southbound lanesAll southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike were temporarily shut down Saturday morning in Lake County after a crash near mile marker 280, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
No injuries reported in 3-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: No injuries reported in 3-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Lake County, troopers sayA three-vehicle crash slowed traffic on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Semitruck driver killed after Osceola County fiery crash on Florida Turnpike
Read full article: Semitruck driver killed after Osceola County fiery crash on Florida TurnpikeA semitruck driver was who was critically injured in June 20 fiery crash on the Florida Turnpike died at the hospital on Sunday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Crash with injuries prompts temporary closure on Florida Turnpike in Sumter County
Read full article: Crash with injuries prompts temporary closure on Florida Turnpike in Sumter CountyA crash along the Florida Turnpike on Friday forced part of the roadway to shut down in Sumter County, according to the sheriff’s office.
6 vehicles involved in crash that halted traffic on Florida Turnpike in Osceola County, FHP says
Read full article: 6 vehicles involved in crash that halted traffic on Florida Turnpike in Osceola County, FHP saysA crash on the Florida Turnpike forced the temporary closure of all northbound lanes near Kissimmee on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Newly reconstructed bridge opens over Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County
Read full article: Newly reconstructed bridge opens over Florida’s Turnpike in Orange CountyFlorida’s Turnpike Enterprise announced the reopening of the County Road 455 bridge over Florida’s Turnpike and State Road 91 located in Orange County.
Man killed in crash with semi on Florida Turnpike in Osceola County, troopers say
Read full article: Man killed in crash with semi on Florida Turnpike in Osceola County, troopers sayA 20-year-old man was killed in a crash with a semitruck on the Florida Turnpike in Osceola County early Monday, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Man who exited vehicle after crash on Florida Turnpike struck, killed, FHP says
Read full article: Man who exited vehicle after crash on Florida Turnpike struck, killed, FHP saysA pedestrian who exited his vehicle after crashing on the Florida Turnpike in Lake County Thursday night was struck and killed by an SUV in a separate wreck moments later, troopers said.
Winter Garden crash closes Florida Turnpike southbound lanes, troopers say
Read full article: Winter Garden crash closes Florida Turnpike southbound lanes, troopers sayA crash involving an overturned pickup truck closed the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike in Orange County Wednesday night, troopers said.
1 killed when SUV crashes into pole, catches fire at Florida Turnpike service plaza in Orlando
Read full article: 1 killed when SUV crashes into pole, catches fire at Florida Turnpike service plaza in OrlandoOne person died when their car hit a pole and caught fire at a service plaza on the Florida Turnpike in Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 killed, 1 hurt in crash that shut down State Road 417 near Turnpike for hours, troopers say
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 hurt in crash that shut down State Road 417 near Turnpike for hours, troopers sayOne person was killed and another was seriously injured Sunday morning in a crash on State Road 417 east of the Florida Turnpike that forced the temporary closure of southbound lanes from Landstar Boulevard past Boggy Creek Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and Florida 511.
2 killed, 2 injured in single-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Osceola County
Read full article: 2 killed, 2 injured in single-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Osceola CountyA man and woman were killed and two other men were injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Osceola County Friday afternoon, troopers said.
UPDATE: Northbound lanes of S.R. 429 reopen near Winter Garden
Read full article: UPDATE: Northbound lanes of S.R. 429 reopen near Winter GardenAll northbound lanes of State Road 429 are closed from the Florida Turnpike interchange south to State Road 535, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
UPDATE: 1-month-old sitting on woman’s lap ejected, killed in crash on Florida Turnpike
Read full article: UPDATE: 1-month-old sitting on woman’s lap ejected, killed in crash on Florida TurnpikeA 1-month-old boy was killed Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Osceola County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Crash shuts down Florida Turnpike in Osceola County, troopers say
Read full article: Crash shuts down Florida Turnpike in Osceola County, troopers sayA crash with injuries on the Florida Turnpike in Osceola County brought traffic to a halt in both directions Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man, 50, killed in Osceola County crash when car strikes toll plaza on Florida Turnpike, FHP says
Read full article: Man, 50, killed in Osceola County crash when car strikes toll plaza on Florida Turnpike, FHP saysA 50-year-old St. Cloud man died Friday night when he crashed into a toll plaza on the Florida Turnpike in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 killed, girl critically injured in Lake County crash on Florida Turnpike, FHP says
Read full article: 2 killed, girl critically injured in Lake County crash on Florida Turnpike, FHP saysA pick-up truck carrying two people fatally struck a tow truck operator on the Florida Turnpike Friday night before overturning and ejecting the driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver ejected in Florida Turnpike fatal crash, troopers say
Read full article: Driver ejected in Florida Turnpike fatal crash, troopers sayOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A driver was ejected on the Florida Turnpike Tuesday in Osceola County following a crash and died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The SUV overturned and the driver was ejected. The driver was pronounced dead at the crash site. AdAccording to the crash report, a 56-year-old Clermont man was killed in the crash. The 31-year-old driver of the pickup truck was uninjured.
2 dead in crash involving dump truck on CR-33 in Lake County
Read full article: 2 dead in crash involving dump truck on CR-33 in Lake CountyTwo people were killed Tuesday morning in a crash involving a dump truck in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The double fatal crash was reported just before 10 a.m. on County Road 33 at Austin Merritt Road, south of the Florida Turnpike. AdThe front of the truck hit the right side of the car, which caused the truck to overturn, according to the report. The 70-year-old man driving the car and the 69-year-old woman he was with both died at the scene. The 30-year-old man driving the truck suffered minor injuries.
19-year-old Orlando woman killed in rear-end crash on Florida Turnpike
Read full article: 19-year-old Orlando woman killed in rear-end crash on Florida TurnpikeA 19-year-old Orlando woman was killed Tuesday night when her car was rear-ended from behind on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County, troopers said. The fatal crash was reported in the southbound lanes of the turnpike near John Young Parkway. The FHP said the woman was driving a Scion xB when a Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by a 41-year-old St. Cloud man, failed to slow for an unknown reason and struck the back of her car, which then crashed into a barrier wall. Cloud man was not injured.
Ball of fire rages from semi on Florida Turnpike
Read full article: Ball of fire rages from semi on Florida TurnpikeORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A semi caught fire early Monday on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County, shutting down the roadway for hours. The fire was reported in the northbound lanes of the turnpike near State Road 417. [TRENDING: ‘Christmas Star’ forming soon | This holiday drone light show is way COOL | Can I legally pass a police car in traffic?] The Florida Highway Patrol said at least one person was injured in the fire, but no other details have been released. The northbound lanes were reopened hours after the fire was extinguished.
Semitruck crashes into Florida Turnpike toll booth in Osceola County
Read full article: Semitruck crashes into Florida Turnpike toll booth in Osceola CountyOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – 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. 🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨SB Turnpike at 236MM- Semi truck failed to slowdown for toll plaza- one southbound lane open, northbound not effected.
Woman killed in crash on I-4 in Orlando
Read full article: Woman killed in crash on I-4 in OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. – A woman was killed early Friday in a crash on I-4 in Orlando, police said. The fatal wreck was reported around 12:35 a.m. on I-4 west near Conroy Road. I-4 west was closed at Conroy Road for about six hours. Orlando police initially reported there were two crashes before saying two cars and at least two construction vehicles were involved. CRASH INVESTIGATION: part of I-4 WB remains closed at the Turnpike due to a crash involving two civilian vehicles colliding with parked construction vehicles.
Pedestrian struck, killed in Orlandos tourist district
Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed in Orlandos tourist districtORLANDO, Fla. A pedestrian was struck and killed early Tuesday in Orlandos tourist district, officials said. The fatal wreck was reported at Kirkman and Conroy roads, just east of the Florida Turnpike. Investigators said the victim was struck and found dead at the scene. The driver stopped, but no other details about the crash have been released.
Orlando man dies in crash on Florida Turnpike
Read full article: Orlando man dies in crash on Florida TurnpikeA 66-year-old Orlando man died Monday after Florida Highway Patrol investigators say he hit a guardrail while driving on the Florida Turnpike. According to the crash report, the man was driving south on the Turnpike when he suffered a medical episode and sideswiped a guardrail. His vehicle then hit a wall along the highway, troopers said. The crash was reported near mile marker 267. The victim has not been publicly identified pending notification of next of kin.
Fatal stabbing of pro-Trump, pro-American boss was not political, victim’s mother says
Read full article: Fatal stabbing of pro-Trump, pro-American boss was not political, victim’s mother says“He [Knight] loved Mason,” Julia Knight said. “He picked him up every day, brought him home every day, and there was no spats going on -- nothing,” William Steven Knight Sr. said. If he would have had had his firearm, it could have been a different outcome.”The Knight family said the Toney family lives down the road from their Orlando home. I pray for him,” Julia Knight says. “I lost my son but she lost hers, too.”The Knight family said Steven was the bread winner, helping support the family.
1 killed in crash on Florida Turnpike in Osceola County
Read full article: 1 killed in crash on Florida Turnpike in Osceola CountyOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 48-year-old Orlando man was killed Friday in a two-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Osceola County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal wreck was reported around 10:35 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the turnpike at mile marker 226. The FHP said a semi collided with a tow truck that was pulling a vehicle. FHP said witnesses told investigators the tow truck traveled into the right lane and hit the left side of the semi’s trailer. Investigators said the tow truck traveled off the roadway and hit a tree.
Big rig crash slows Turnpike near I-4
Read full article: Big rig crash slows Turnpike near I-4ORLANDO, Fla. – A crash involving a big rig caused major slowdowns Monday morning on the Florida Turnpike near Interstate 4. One person suffered serious injuries in the crash, which was reported in the southbound lanes of the Turnpike. All southbound lanes were closed in the area but later reopened. Details about the wreck are not immediately known. Watch News 6 and stay with ClickOrlando.com for updates.
Northbound Florida Turnpike lanes reopen following crash
Read full article: Northbound Florida Turnpike lanes reopen following crashKISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Florida Turnpike has reopened following a crash that forced traffic down to one lane Sunday afternoon. The crash closed all northbound lanes except one at mile marker 243, just before U.S. 192. Details on the crash were not immediately released.