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Man dies after being thrown from SUV when it went airborne, flipped in Columbia County: FHP
Read full article: Man dies after being thrown from SUV when it went airborne, flipped in Columbia County: FHPA 58-year-old man from White Springs was killed Sunday night when he was ejected from his SUV in a crash in Columbia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
All lanes back open at intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Yellow Water Road following deadly crash
Read full article: All lanes back open at intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Yellow Water Road following deadly crashThe intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Yellow Water Road was shut down in all directions Monday morning because of a crash, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Infant, 21-year-old woman killed in head-on crash when driver tries to pass on 2-lane highway: FHP
Read full article: Infant, 21-year-old woman killed in head-on crash when driver tries to pass on 2-lane highway: FHPA 21-year-old Hastings woman and an infant were killed Thursday night when their van was hit head-on by an SUV that was trying to pass another vehicle on State Road 19, a two-lane highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man killed when SUV flips into parking lot, hits him in Nassau County: FHP
Read full article: Man killed when SUV flips into parking lot, hits him in Nassau County: FHPA 32-year-old Hilliard man died Sunday when an SUV overturned in a crash on U.S. 1, flipped into a nearby parking lot and hit the man who was standing near a parked, empty Subaru, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Woman killed when SUV hits tree, pins her, FHP says
Read full article: Woman killed when SUV hits tree, pins her, FHP saysA 59-year-old Ormond Beach woman was killed late Monday night in Flagler County when she became pinned after her SUV rolled forward and hit a tree, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Woman killed, 2 others seriously hurt when SUV hits tree off U.S. 17 near Yulee
Read full article: Woman killed, 2 others seriously hurt when SUV hits tree off U.S. 17 near YuleeA 29-year-old woman was killed and two other women were seriously hurt when the SUV they were in drifted across the road and hit a tree on the opposite shoulder, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Hit-and-run: 6-year-old killed when SUV forced off Merrill Road into telephone pole
Read full article: Hit-and-run: 6-year-old killed when SUV forced off Merrill Road into telephone poleA child was killed late Saturday in a hit-and-run crash in Jacksonville’s Arlington area when the SUV they were riding in was forced off the road by a car that was changing lanes, police said.
71-year-old crossing highway in golf cart hit, killed in crash with SUV: FHP
Read full article: 71-year-old crossing highway in golf cart hit, killed in crash with SUV: FHPA 71-year-old Crescent City man was killed Wednesday afternoon when the golf cart he was in was struck by an SUV as he was crossing U.S. 17 at Euclid Avenue in Putnam County, troopers said.
Motorcyclist dies in crash with SUV on US 17 in Nassau County
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies in crash with SUV on US 17 in Nassau CountyA 34-year-old motorcyclist died Thursday after colliding with an SUV on U.S. 17 at William Burgess Boulevard in Nassau County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Shootout between 2 vehicles on Lem Turner Road sends 1 man to hospital
Read full article: Shootout between 2 vehicles on Lem Turner Road sends 1 man to hospitalA man was injured Thursday evening during a shootout between two vehicles on Lem Turner Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Bicyclist dead after being hit by SUV on Chaffee Road
Read full article: Bicyclist dead after being hit by SUV on Chaffee RoadA 47-year-old man is dead after being hit by an SUV, while riding his bike, on Chaffee Road and Old Gainesville Road early Tuesday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
1 dead after dump truck falls onto pick-up truck
Read full article: 1 dead after dump truck falls onto pick-up truckA driver of a pick-up truck is dead after a dump truck fell on top of it Wednesday morning at the MLK Parkway and Phoenix Avenue intersection, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Motorcyclist, 89, killed in crash on Blanding Boulevard
Read full article: Motorcyclist, 89, killed in crash on Blanding BoulevardA motorcyclist was killed Thursday afternoon in a crash on Blanding Boulevard at the intersection of County Road 352 in Clay County, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
State fire marshal’s office says someone purposely ignited explosive device outside family of 5′s Jacksonville home
Read full article: State fire marshal’s office says someone purposely ignited explosive device outside family of 5′s Jacksonville homeA family of five is lucky to be alive and still have a home after the state fire marshal said someone purposely ignited an explosive device in their driveway.
Detective uses PIT maneuver, halts SUV reportedly stolen during carjacking, police say
Read full article: Detective uses PIT maneuver, halts SUV reportedly stolen during carjacking, police sayPolice used a PIT maneuver Wednesday evening to stop an SUV that had been reported stolen during an armed carjacking earlier in the day, which occurred in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Can you help JSO track down this SUV involved in a hit-and-run with a pedestrian?
Read full article: Can you help JSO track down this SUV involved in a hit-and-run with a pedestrian?Jacksonville police are asking for the community's help to find an SUV that was involved in a hit-and-run that sent a pedestrian to the hospital.
UK's Bentley pouring billions into electric car overhaul
Read full article: UK's Bentley pouring billions into electric car overhaulLuxury automaker Bentley says it is pouring billions into upgrading manufacturing to accelerate its electric vehicle development plan, joining other auto brands shifting away from gasoline engines.
2 women killed, 2 children injured in crash on SR 26, FHP says
Read full article: 2 women killed, 2 children injured in crash on SR 26, FHP saysTwo people died in a car accident SatuTwo women were killed and three people, including two children, were injured in a crash Saturday night in Putnam County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.rday night.
Deadly crash involving semi on I-95 in St. Johns County, FHP says
Read full article: Deadly crash involving semi on I-95 in St. Johns County, FHP saysThe driver died early Tuesday morning when his SUV struck a rental box truck parked in the median of an Interstate 95 northbound rest area exit in southern St. Johns County.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in accident on Buckman Bridge, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist seriously injured in accident on Buckman Bridge, FHP saysA motorcyclist was seriously injured Saturday night when he crashed into a disabled SUV on the Buckman Bridge, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Jacksonville woman accused in deadly wrong-way crash turns herself in
Read full article: Jacksonville woman accused in deadly wrong-way crash turns herself inAn SUV that was traveling east in the westbound lanes of Arlington Expressway collided head-on with another vehicle last May, according to police. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville woman has been accused of vehicular homicide after a deadly wrong-way crash on the Mathews Bridge last year. One person died and another was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after the crash on the morning of May 3 on the Arlington Expressway, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The Sheriff’s Office said the officer turned around in an attempt to stop the SUV, and as the officer approached, the SUV struck a vehicle on the bridge. The SUV then went underneath the Cesery Boulevard overpass and struck another vehicle head-on as that vehicle was traveling west on Arlington Expressway, the Sheriff’s Office said.
SUV in crash where 13 died came through hole in border fence
Read full article: SUV in crash where 13 died came through hole in border fenceThis photo provided by the US Customs and Border Protection shows a hole cut into Southern California's border fence with Mexico on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Thirteen people killed in one of the deadliest border crashes on record were among more than 40 migrants who entered the U.S. through the hole cut into Southern California's border fence with Mexico, the Border Patrol said Wednesday. The Suburban carried 19 people, and it caught fire for unknown reasons on a nearby interstate after entering the U.S. All escaped the vehicle and were taken into custody by Border Patrol agents. The Border Patrol said its agents were not pursuing the vehicle before the wreck. AdA pandemic-related measure that allows the Border Patrol to expel people without an opportunity to seek asylum potentially leads some to try to evade authorities instead of surrendering, sometimes with fatal consequences.
California crash kills 13 of 25 people crammed into SUV
Read full article: California crash kills 13 of 25 people crammed into SUVAnother person died at a hospital, California Highway Patrol Chief Omar Watson said. Watson said the SUV only had front seats — the middle and back seats had been removed. AdMacario Mora, a spokesman for Customs and Border Protection, said agents were not pursing the SUV at the time of the crash, which was initially rumored. “It was an unusual number of people in an SUV, but we don’t know who they were,” Mora said. AdA California Highway Patrol report said the SUV entered an intersection directly in front of the big-rig, which hit the left side of the SUV.
Troopers chase SUV across Buckman Bridge at 100 mph, force crash
Read full article: Troopers chase SUV across Buckman Bridge at 100 mph, force crashThe Florida Highway Patrol said the chase began at 7:18 a.m. at Old St. Augustine and I-295 when a trooper spotted a reckless driver going north at 100 mph. That trooper tried to get the driver to pull over, but a chase ensued. A second trooper joined the pursuit as they crossed Buckman Bridge heading toward Orange Park. It was just the flipped car with any damage.”Michael Bennett was also driving across the bridge and saw the whole thing happen. News4Jax crime and safety expert Ken Jefferson, who is a former Jacksonville police officer, said he questions the use of the PIT maneuver.
SUV crashes into Ponte Vedra Beach liquor store
Read full article: SUV crashes into Ponte Vedra Beach liquor storeSUV crashes into Ponte Vedra Beach liquor storePublished: October 22, 2020, 11:15 pmA liquor store in Ponte Vedra was left to pick up the pieces after an SUV crashed into the business on Thursday.
Troopers: 1 dead in crash on I-295 at Southside Connector
Read full article: Troopers: 1 dead in crash on I-295 at Southside ConnectorJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A man is dead after a crash Monday afternoon on I-295 involving a pickup truck and SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a truck was traveling south on the interstate near the Southside Connector when, for unknown reasons, an SUV traveling north on the interstate crossed through a median and into the southbound lanes. According to FHP, the SUV and the pickup truck collided. The driver of the SUV, a 31-year-old man, was rushed to a hospital and later died. The driver of the truck, a 41-year-old man, was said to have minor injuries.
FHP: Pedestrian struck, killed in late night accident
Read full article: FHP: Pedestrian struck, killed in late night accidentJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A pedestrian was struck and killed on Beach Boulevard while crossing Beach Boulevard on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol said an SUV was traveling east on Beach Boulevard near Thalia Road around 10 p.m. when that pedestrian stepped out in front of the moving vehicle. Troopers said SUV then collided with the pedestrian, who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 37-year-old Jacksonville man, was transported to a hospital, where he died, troopers said. According to the Highway Patrol, the driver of the SUV, a 32-year-old Jacksonville man, and the two passengers, a 10-year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl, were not injured.
High speed Georgia chase reaches speeds of 117 mph
Read full article: High speed Georgia chase reaches speeds of 117 mphCAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. Dash cam video released by the Camden County Sheriffs Office reveals a high speed pursuit that reached speeds of 117 mph down a winding road in Georgia. It all started with a deputy spotted a white SUV speeding along I-95 southbound. Video shows when a deputy tries to pull the SUV over, the driver speeds up and then gets off the highway. Camden County authorities said Bauer is suspected in multiple thefts in and around the Savannah Georgia area and is also a suspect in a previous high speed chase in Chatham County. Bauer faces 16 charges in Camden County, which are related to the chase.
Police: Escalade crashes through Green Cove Springs home
Read full article: Police: Escalade crashes through Green Cove Springs homeCLAY COUNTY, Fla. A sport utility vehicle crashed through a home in a Green Cove Springs neighborhood on Monday. Officers with the Green Cove Springs Police Department responded to an argument, which led to a suspects SUV crashing into a residence, according to a post on the agencys Facebook page. I heard a really loud bang, said a resident of the Cove neighborhood. I honestly thought somebody hit my car, so I ran outside.She said thats when she realized a Cadillac Escalade had collided into her neighbors home. No one was hurt and the driver of the vehicle was arrested, the Police Department confirmed.
FHP: Pedestrian struck, killed on 103rd Street
Read full article: FHP: Pedestrian struck, killed on 103rd StreetPublished: May 18, 2020, 10:09 pm Updated: May 19, 2020, 8:51 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A pedestrian was struck and killed by an SUV on Monday night on Jacksonvilles Westside, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened about 9:15 p.m. on 103rd Street near Kinkaid Road. The Highway Patrol said a 68-year-old Jacksonville man was attempting to cross 103rd Street when he was hit by an SUV traveling in the outside westbound lane. The man was taken to Orange Park Medical Center, where he died, troopers said. The driver of the SUV, a 48-year-old Jacksonville woman, was reportedly uninjured.
Troopers: 2 killed in Gainesville crash involving motorcycle, SUV
Read full article: Troopers: 2 killed in Gainesville crash involving motorcycle, SUVGAINESVILLE – Two people are dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV in Gainesville on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened at Southwest 24th Avenue and Southwest 70th Terrace. Troopers said the SUV was attempting to make a left turn onto eastbound Southwest 24th Avenue when the motorcycle collided with the driver’s door. The motorcycle immediately caught fire and both drivers died, according to troopers. The driver of the SUV was identified as Lula Mae Melton, 55, of Gainesville.
The future looks bright for the minivan
Read full article: The future looks bright for the minivanThe minivan can get a bad rap, some call it the soccer mom mobile or the grocery getter. When you think of minivans, you probably think of Chrysler. With the redesign, Chrysler hopes to get the minivan back on top. Because let's face it, if you have kids, they do have advantages"The minivan has the sliding door. Auto experts think that they will reveal the new model at the Detroit auto show in 2016.