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Florida troopers chase stolen car across 2 counties, vehicle hits speeds topping 100 mph
Read full article: Florida troopers chase stolen car across 2 counties, vehicle hits speeds topping 100 mphAn 18-year-old Palm Bay man faces several charges after troopers said he was caught driving a stolen vehicle at speeds over 100 mph before leading them on a two-county chase, according to an arrest report.
Driver dies in fiery crash with bridge support in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Driver dies in fiery crash with bridge support in Orange County, FHP saysA driver died early Saturday after an SUV they crashed into a bridge support in Orange County became engulfed in flames, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
15-year-old shot near Cocoa while riding in vehicle in possible targeted attack, deputies say
Read full article: 15-year-old shot near Cocoa while riding in vehicle in possible targeted attack, deputies sayA 15-year-old girl was shot while riding in a vehicle near Cocoa Friday in what deputies believe was a targeted attack on some of the car’s occupants, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Driver runs off after motorcyclist hit, killed in wrong-way crash on SR-520 in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Driver runs off after motorcyclist hit, killed in wrong-way crash on SR-520 in Orange County, FHP saysA driver ran off after a wrong-way crash that killed a motorcyclist on State Road 520 in Orange County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Overturned semitruck blocks lane, slows traffic on State Road 520 in Brevard County, FHP says
Read full article: Overturned semitruck blocks lane, slows traffic on State Road 520 in Brevard County, FHP saysCrews worked Sunday afternoon to clear State Road 520 of a semitruck that overturned near Cocoa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Surveillance shows bicyclist before hit-and-run, fall from causeway into Indian River
Read full article: Surveillance shows bicyclist before hit-and-run, fall from causeway into Indian RiverTroopers said the collision Friday night around 9:35 ejected the bicyclist off of the 520 causeway and into the Indian River, an estimated 30 to 50-foot fall.
1 killed, 5 injured in rollover crash on State Road 520 in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 killed, 5 injured in rollover crash on State Road 520 in Orange County, FHP saysA woman was killed and five people in the same SUV were injured Saturday morning after the driver struck another vehicle while attempting to change lanes on State Road 520 in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
27-year-old killed in crash on SR 520 in Brevard County
Read full article: 27-year-old killed in crash on SR 520 in Brevard CountyBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A 27-year-old woman was killed Monday in a motorcycle crash on State Road 520 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash took place Monday afternoon near Cox Road. All westbound lanes of SR 520 were temporarily shut down following the crash, according to troopers. A truck trailer was in the left lane on SR 520. According to a witness, the motorcycle rider attempted to make a right turn on a red light into the left lane hitting the rear of truck trailer.
Pedestrian fatally struck by 2 vehicles in Brevard County
Read full article: Pedestrian fatally struck by 2 vehicles in Brevard CountyBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Two drivers hit a man who was trying to cross State Road 520 in Brevard County Tuesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 11 p.m. near Lime Street. The 17-year-old driving the sedan and the 24-year-old man driving the SUV both stopped after the crash, according to the report. The victim, who had been attempting to cross SR 520, died at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.
65-year-old woman killed in Brevard County crash
Read full article: 65-year-old woman killed in Brevard County crashBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A 65-year-old woman was struck and killed while walking along State Road 520 in Brevard County. Troopers say a 43-year-old woman was driving west on S.R. 520 near Parnell Street around 10:45 p.m. Monday, and the pedestrian was walking on the edge of the roadway. The driver hit the woman, who died upon impact, officials said. It’s not known if any charges will be filed in the fatal crash.
Man accused of assaulting Palm Bay officer, leading troopers on chase to Orlando
Read full article: Man accused of assaulting Palm Bay officer, leading troopers on chase to OrlandoBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – 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.
Fatal crash involving tractor-trailer causing delays on I-95 near Rockledge
Read full article: Fatal crash involving tractor-trailer causing delays on I-95 near RockledgePublished: November 22, 2019, 10:55 am Updated: May 19, 2020, 3:08 pmROCKLEDGE, Fla. – State troopers reported a fatal crash on Interstate 95 near Rockledge involving a U.S. mail tractor-trailer and a passenger van. Lt. Kim Montes of the Florida Highway Patrol said the van rear-ended a tractor-trailer shortly before 9 a.m. Friday. Both vehicles were traveling northbound on I-95. The crash happened near milemarker 196 midway between State Road 520 or West King Street and Barnes Boulevard. Traffic Alert Brevard County: Fatal crash on I-95 northbound at MM 198.
SR 50 reopens in Orange County
Read full article: SR 50 reopens in Orange CountyBITHLO, Fla. – Authorities on Friday reopened State Road 50 in east Orange County after it had been closed for the third straight day because of brush fire smoke. 50 was closed in both directions between Lansing Street and State Road 520 near Bithlo. Troopers conducted patrols through the closed section of the roadway to determine visibility, and the highway was reopened around 8:15 a.m. Drivers were diverted onto State Road 520, which connects to the Beachline (S.R. Several brush fires are burning across Central Florida, and more dry weather is expected to continue in the region.