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1 killed, 1 hurt as wrong-way pickup truck hits motorcycle in Lake County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 hurt as wrong-way pickup truck hits motorcycle in Lake County, FHP saysA 20-year-old Umatilla man riding a motorcycle through Lake County was killed when he was hit by a pickup truck that was traveling the wrong way, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian struck, killed walking across State Road 44 in Lake County, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed walking across State Road 44 in Lake County, FHP saysA 32-year-old Eustis man was fatally struck by an SUV while walking across a road in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Roundabout construction begins at busy DeLand intersection
Read full article: Roundabout construction begins at busy DeLand intersectionFlorida transportation crews have begun work on a roundabout to help improve traffic at a busy DeLand intersection. The two-lane roundabout is at the intersection of State Road 44 (New York Avenue) and Kepler Road.
New Smyrna Beach seeks balance between growth, beach community character
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach seeks balance between growth, beach community characterFrom its miles of coastline to its charming, laid-back vibes, it's easy to see what draws people to New Smyrna Beach, but six miles away from the white sand and Flagler Avenue, a new New Smyrna is emerging.
Motorcyclist killed after crashing into back of boat trailer on DeLand road, police say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed after crashing into back of boat trailer on DeLand road, police sayA motorcyclist was killed Sunday morning after it crashed into the back of a boat trailer, according to the Deland Police Department.
Eustis man killed in crash with semitruck in Volusia County
Read full article: Eustis man killed in crash with semitruck in Volusia CountyA Eustis mas was killed in a crash involving a semitruck carrying a utility pole on State Road 44 in Volusia County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver sought after 3 killed in wrong-way, head-on crash on SR-44 in Volusia County
Read full article: Driver sought after 3 killed in wrong-way, head-on crash on SR-44 in Volusia CountyState Road 44 was temporarily closed in both directions after a deadly crash involving a wrong-way driver early Sunday in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘He didn’t reform:’ Volusia sheriff speaks after man on parole for murder arrested again in knife attack
Read full article: ‘He didn’t reform:’ Volusia sheriff speaks after man on parole for murder arrested again in knife attackA Samsula man on parole for a previous murder was arrested Tuesday after stabbing a person at a Walmart over a parking space, police said.
Crash into tree kills 3, injures 3 on Interstate 75 in Sumter, troopers say
Read full article: Crash into tree kills 3, injures 3 on Interstate 75 in Sumter, troopers sayThree people died in a fatal crash of a pickup truck that carried six in Sumter County early Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Volusia County man hits sign, tree before striking parked truck in fatal crash, FHP says
Read full article: Volusia County man hits sign, tree before striking parked truck in fatal crash, FHP saysTroopers with the Florida Highway Patrol say a 21-year-old man died after crashing into a sign, tree and parked truck early Saturday morning.
2 Apopka women killed in three-vehicle crash in Volusia County
Read full article: 2 Apopka women killed in three-vehicle crash in Volusia CountyThe FHP says two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash near DeLand. DeLAND, Fla. – Two Apopka women were killed Tuesday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash was reported around 7:10 a.m. on New York Avenue at DeLand Crossings Boulevard, east of DeLand. The van driver, a 58-year-old Daytona Beach man, suffered minor injuries, troopers said. Westbound lanes of New York Avenue, which is also State Road 44, were closed in the area.
Sumter County deputies find missing man with possible medical emergency
Read full article: Sumter County deputies find missing man with possible medical emergencyNote: This story has been updated from previous version saying that deputies were searching for Bruce Rignola. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has located a missing man who might have a medical emergency. Deputies found 41-year-old Bruce Rignola, who allegedly fled from deputies in the area of State Road 44 and North County Road 470 on Sunday. Deputies said they were attempting to check on Rignola’s well being after receiving a call about a medical emergency, but Rignola fled. Later Sunday evening, Rignola was found, deputies said.
FHP: 1 person killed in crash involving dump truck in Lake County
Read full article: FHP: 1 person killed in crash involving dump truck in Lake CountyLAKE COUNTY, Fla. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash Wednesday in Lake County involving a passenger vehicle and a dump truck. The crash was reported on State Road 44 and County Road 44A at 11:50 a.m. The road was still blocked around 12:50 p.m.One person was pronounced dead on scene. No other information was immediately available. Check back for updates