We want to help that part of the county and state grow, Holtz said. Copyright 2022 WCJB. Troopers said the crash happened around 2:45 a.m. near mile marker 323 in Sumter County. Northbound After the initial contact, both vehicles cut through the center median guardrail into the northbound lanes, causing a series of collisions with a 2021 Ram 3500 truck pulling a gooseneck trailer, and a 2022 Chevrolet SUV. The pedestrian, a 57-year-old man, was pronounced dead on the scene. Here are the latest updates:Massachusetts woman arrested on DUI manslaughter chargeUpdate 6:51 a.m. EST Nov. 23: A Massachusetts woman is facing a DUI manslaughter charge in connection with the death of a Florida sheriffs deputy, multiple news outlets are reporting. SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. A recent traffic stop in Sumter County was anything but routine when troopers discovered the driver was hauling mounds of cash, guns and drugs, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. READ: Trailer filled with 40K pounds of potato chips catches fire in OcalaThats because Marion County deputies said Wade Sapp stole a large energy truck. OUR MISSION. CNN Four people died in a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer on Interstate 95 South at the Florida-Georgia border on Friday. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a trailer State troopers said all lanes are I-75 are back open, but only one lane under Read More, A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Golden Gate. Three people were killed in a vehicle crash that blocked traffic on Interstate 75 on Wednesday afternoon. MARION COUNTY, Fla. A double fatal crash Friday morning prompted the hourslong closure of the Florida Turnpike in Lake County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Witnesses last saw the truck exiting the interstate at mile marker 390 for 39th Avenue in Gainesville, the release said. Everyone took really good care of our things. The tractor-trailer and the SUV were engulfed in flames before coming to a rest. 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The crash occurred on southbound I-75, just south of County Route 476. READ: Argument in checkout line leads to fatal shooting at Publix in FloridaOcala Fire Rescue said five vehicles, including two semitrucks, were involved in a crash at around 5 a.m. on southbound I-75 near exit 350. The closure cut off a key supply route after Hurricane Ian. Heres why. Jan 01, 2023 06:34am. Investigators said two people died in the multi-vehicle crash. Goff called for K-9 Deputy Matthew Hooper and his dog Rambo to assist him with the stop. FHP officials said three people a woman and two men were taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center. 5 highlights from DeSantis book, The Courage to Be Free, Pinellas lawyer arrested after stealing more than $840,000 from clients, deputies say, Clearwater City Council to discuss salary increase to attract more candidates, Dilbert distributor severs ties to creator over race remarks. A 34-year-old Lakeland woman driving a sedan traveling south on I-75 veered left onto the paved shoulder just before 10 p.m. Thursday and collided with several pedestrians helping to change a tire on a pickup truck. The six-vehicle wreck happened in the southbound lanes of the Turnpike at mile marker 286 around 7:15 a.m. UDEST agents arrived and from their search, found 94 pounds of marijuana in five separate boxes in the U-Haul. Bowlin indicated the track of the tornado was from Citrus County to Marion County and had "upper-level spin" characteristics. The truck hit a car driving southbound, according to FHP. Marion County is northeast of Citrus County and north of Sumter and Lake counties. Want more local news? About nine hours later, troopers tracked down and arrested Le Boss with the aid of Alachua, Marion and Columbia County sheriffs offices. WebI-75 Florida Accident Reports (65) I-75 Florida Weather Conditions (42) Write a Report; 75 Nokomis Traffic; 75 Ocala Traffic; 75 Venice Traffic; 75 Tampa Traffic; 75 Reddick Traffic; 75 Lutz Traffic; Other Cities Along I-75; Report an Accident. In 1997, the beer company pulled the distributorship from the Maris family, which continued to run the business after Maris' death. Firefighters say the van was full of members of a cross-country college team from Oregon, including a coach. The driver was thrown out of the truck and died from his injuries at the scene, troopers said. The wreck occurred near mile marker 342, about a half a mile north of County Road 484. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 15 Man leads deputies on chase in stolen energy company utility truckYou can hear deputies yelling commands in the video. The Tampa Bay Times reports that King was wanted for the Tuesday beating death of 48-year-old Scott Jenks. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, traffic had slowed down, roughly a mile north of the State Road 40 exit near mile marker 351. Authorities are searching for a Florida man accused of attacking his wife on Interstate 75 and pushing her into the path of an oncoming semi-truck. People who live in the State Road 200 corridor, west of Interstate 75, were so desperate for a movie theater on their side of town that almost anything would have been welcome. The FHP said Carson Green, of Reddick, died in a wreck around 4:30 p.m. on I-75 south near mile marker 368. It happened just before 9 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-75 near Laurel Road. It isnt just the nicest movie theater in Marion County. Northbound I-75 was shut down for several hours after the crash. Kristoff Alexander King, 36, was taken to the Alachua County Jail on a Pinellas County warrant for first-degree murder. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the crash happened near the State Road 200 exit around 8:20 a.m. on Saturday. Counting the one sign that already exists at the U.S. 27 exit, Marion now has five message boards along I-75 in the county limits. Will your logo be here as well?. WebA wrong-way driver caused multiple injuries after crashing into two cars Wednesday night in Sarasota, the Florida Highway Patrol reports. Troopers said this crash still remains under investigation. Officials noted I-75 southbound lanes were Published: Feb. 25, 2023 at 9:15 PM PST. (A. Carsten Rehderpicture alliance via Getty Images)LEXINGTON, Ky. Six people, including four children, were killed on Saturday in a two-car crash on a Kentucky interstate, authorities said. They said Sapp took it from a Kangaroo gas station on Friday in Mascotte. Witnesses told investigators that someone in a white Jeep Cherokee shot at the car. The car was traveling north in the outside lane when it flipped and finally came to rest on the east shoulder. Gray says he saw the damage to his vehicle and the owl inside, but he wasn't sure it was still alive. The driver entered the right lane striking a semi, the car was knocked back into the left lane and hit an suv. Check back at tampabay.com for updates. The Fayette County coroner has not released the names of the people killed in the crash, the television station reported. No injuries reported, but there was a backup on Interstate 75 south of Ocala. FHP troopers say the crash A passenger in a pickup truck was killed Saturday afternoon when the vehicle ran off Interstate 75 northbound south of Ocala. MARION COUNTY, Fla. Detweiler and Loney were transported to West Marion Community Hospital for non-incapacitating injuries after the crash. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call FHP at 800-387-1290 or Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-369-6880. A fiery crash involving a semitruck Thursday afternoon forced the closure of all northbound lanes on Interstate 75 in Marion County. Two vehicles veered to the right and avoided crashing into the cement truck but the driver of a Honda CR-V was unable to avoid the crash and hit the rear end of the cement truck's roof. Fantastic help. DAVIE, Fla. One person is dead after a fiery crash on Interstate 75 in Davie Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Florida Highway Patrol troopers blocked traffic going north and south after a crash near mile marker 374 involving a semi-truck, cars, and a van. The driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, was fatally injured and died at the scene. A 69-year victim from Sarasota The front of the Read More, It happened just before 9 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-75 near Laurel Road. Investigators said two people died in the multi-vehicle I-75 Tampa Florida Accident Reports. A crash involving two vehicles and several pedestrians on southbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 209 in Sarasota County has left four people dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Northbound lanes were still closed and southbound lanes were moving slowly. The girl was with a man who was charged with unlawful imprisonment. A Cape Coral woman who was a passenger in an SUV died after a crash Thursday on Alligator Alley near mile marker 97 in Collier County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The trailer then struck a guardrail and both the trailer and Dodge overturned, officials said. Cone Park Resource Center holds clothing closet event, Hilton UF Conference Center holds 2023 Women of Distinction luncheon, Man facing attempted murder charges appointed to Alachua County Historical Commission, Horse Capital TV previews upcoming event at the World Equestrian Center. Officials say an 8-year-old girl from Tennessee was killed when a 30-year-old driver slammed into traffic on Interstate 75 in southwest Florida. Hazard. According to troopers, a 35 year-old Sarasota man was driving east, preparing to get on the southbound Read More, SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) - An Ocala man has died after he crashed his car into a tree early Wednesday morning. The process was smooth and easy. The male pedestrian was walking on northbound I-75 near mile marker 348 when he was hit by a 2014 or 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 work truck, records show. Provided by WWSB Tampa Read More, According to investigators, the crash occurred on I-75 north of State Route 123 in Franklin around 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Traffic was backed up on I-75 North from State Road 56 to mile marker 283 into the evening, according to a tweet from Florida 511, a traffic information page - Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Friday morning, prompting the closure of the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike in Lake County, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Watch Channel 9 Eyewitness News for live updates on this crash. This is a developing story. Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Friday morning, prompting the closure of the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike in Lake County, according to Lori Baker - via Google. Once on scene, crews located a pickup truck that was filled with thousands of pounds of onions. Some southbound lanes of the interstate were also closed because of the crash. Read More, OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A scary-looking crash on I-75 sent one man to the hospital on a trauma alert. FHP officials said the troopers were sitting stationary along the guardrail on the northbound shoulder by Mile Marker 345 in Belleview on Monday night. Exit 224, i75 25.1mi/33m. For an unknown reason, he veered off the roadway, entered the shoulder and slammed into the left rear section of the cruiser. The driver lost control of the SUV for unknown reasons and entered the outside shoulder of I-75. TAMPA, Fla. Authorities are searching for a pair of witnesses after two men were found dead in a car near a ramp to Interstate 75 in Tampa early Thursday, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Debris obstructed all the southbound lanes after the crash, according to investigators. PEMBROKE PINES A 41-year-old Miami man died when his motorcycle crashed on a highway in Pembroke Pines early Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Instead, the epic people at Epic Theatres have built a five-star facility that is an instant classic and the envy of the local entertainment scene. There are road closures, and then there are road closures. The message signs are connected to the local regional traffic management center. Florida Highway Patrol is now investigating the crash. A pickup truck towing a trailer was traveling southbound on I-75 in the center lane when a car collided with it. Three people died Wednesday afternoon in a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer that shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Marion County, the Florida The multi-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 6 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 about 30 miles north of Tampa, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release. Four semi-trucks and three additional vehicles were involved in a pile-up crash in Ocala Tuesday morning, according to Ocala Fire Rescue. In case you missed it:Hit-and-run victim thanks Manatee County paramedics who saved his life, Important reminders:After fatal crashes, Sarasota police remind drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists of safety. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Rain and storm chances increase slightly Sunday, but still most of Central Florida will be dry. Montgomery and his son, Walker Montgomery, recently played together on stage at the Kentucky State Fair, the entertainment website reported. The 25-year-old motorcyclist collided with a 61-year-old driver, leaving the motorcyclist dead. Police said the two suspects driving the U-Haul truck were arrested and charged with trafficking in marijuana. Northbound lanes and two southbound lanes have since reopened. If not, please subscribe and help keep coverage of the most important local news coming. It was the lead item in our weekly Road Closures list. FHP officials said Saturday that 38-year-old Feston Senganidzojasi of Fargo, NorthDakota, was in critical condition at Ocala Regional Medical Center. 8901 CONFERENCE DR. FORT MYERS. NORTH PORT, Fla. 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