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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
FHP searching for suspects after high-speed crash, chase on I-95
The Brief Three suspects fled after a suspected street race and crash. No injuries were reported, but one motorist's vehicle was hit. Brevard deputies and FHP deployed K-9 and air units in the search. VIERA, Fla. - Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for multiple suspects who fled on foot after a high-speed crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County. What we know The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a suspected street racing incident that led to a crash on I-95 in Brevard County. The crash occurred near State Road 520 in Cocoa. The three occupants fled the vehicle on foot and remain at large. What we don't know Authorities have not released the identities of the suspects or confirmed whether the vehicle was stolen. It is also unclear whether any surveillance or dashcam footage may help in identifying those involved. The backstory The crash happened after the vehicle in question was allegedly racing near Exit 191 in Viera. Witness accounts and police reports suggest the car was traveling at high speeds before hitting another vehicle and coming to a stop. Brevard County deputies and FHP responded swiftly, deploying air and K-9 units. What they're saying The incident began near Exit 191 in Viera and ended roughly 10 miles north at State Road 520 in Cocoa. Investigators say the suspects had been racing on the highway before their car crashed, prompting all three occupants to run from the scene. A woman identified only as Sabrina said her vehicle was sideswiped by the Charger during the crash. "All of a sudden, this Dodge Charger-looking car just smashed into the side of my car, took out the whole side front end," she said. "I'm blown away right now. I'm in shock." She described a heavy law enforcement presence immediately following the crash. "They're searching for them, running around with ARs and everything," she said. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office responded with patrol deputies, K-9 units, and an aviation team to assist FHP. "Our deputies responded along with our K9s and our aviation unit," said sheriff's spokesperson Tod Goodyear. Two sheriff's office patrol vehicles were damaged while responding to the scene. No injuries were reported. "Luckily, in this case, there were no accidents on I-95 involved in this pursuit," Goodyear said. "The only accident was the vehicle itself." STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Highway Patrol.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2 Killed in Crane Collapse at Florida Hospital Construction Site, Police Say
A crane collapsed at the construction site for the new Cape Canaveral Hospital on Merritt Island, Fla. on Wednesday, June 5 Two workers were injured and taken to a nearby hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries Their identities have not been publicly releasedTwo construction workers were killed after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Merritt Island, Fla., on Wednesday, June 5, according to ABC News, Fox 35 and Click Orlando. The construction site is for the new Cape Canaveral Hospital on Merritt Island, which is 57 miles southeast of Orlando. The area experienced heavy winds and rain on Wednesday, but the cause of the incident is under investigation, ABC News reported. After the crane collapsed, two individuals were transported to a nearby hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries, Brevard County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Tod Goodyear said, per ABC News. The victims' identities have not been publicly released. Both were trade contract workers, one employed by Baker Concrete and the other by an unnamed trade contractor, a spokesperson at Gilbane Building Co., the contractor for the hospital project, confirms to PEOPLE in a statement. "We share our deepest condolences with the families, loved ones, and co-workers," Gilbane's statement says, adding that the "site is secure, and work is currently being suspended." "We are supporting our trade contractors and working with them and the authorities on an active investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident." No Health First employees were on site at the time of the accident, Lance Skelly, Health First's system director for public and media relations, told Florida Today. "We are monitoring the situation closely with local authorities and Gilbane, the construction-management company on the project, as they continue their investigation," Skelly told the outlet. Construction on the hospital began in 2024, and it is scheduled to open in early 2027. The Health First-operated facility will replace Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, per ABC News. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Representatives for the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and Health First did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for more information. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2 Killed in Crane Collapse at Florida Hospital Construction Site, Police Say
A crane collapsed at the construction site for the new Cape Canaveral Hospital on Merritt Island, Fla. on Wednesday, June 5 Two workers were injured and taken to a nearby hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries Their identities have not been publicly releasedTwo construction workers were killed after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Merritt Island, Fla., on Wednesday, June 5, according to ABC News, Fox 35 and Click Orlando. The construction site is for the new Cape Canaveral Hospital on Merritt Island, which is 57 miles southeast of Orlando. The area experienced heavy winds and rain on Wednesday, but the cause of the incident is under investigation, ABC News reported. After the crane collapsed, two individuals were transported to a nearby hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries, Brevard County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Tod Goodyear said, per ABC News. The victims' identities have not been publicly released. Both were trade contract workers, one employed by Baker Concrete and the other by an unnamed trade contractor, a spokesperson at Gilbane Building Co., the contractor for the hospital project, confirms to PEOPLE in a statement. "We share our deepest condolences with the families, loved ones, and co-workers," Gilbane's statement says, adding that the "site is secure, and work is currently being suspended." "We are supporting our trade contractors and working with them and the authorities on an active investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident." No Health First employees were on site at the time of the accident, Lance Skelly, Health First's system director for public and media relations, told Florida Today. "We are monitoring the situation closely with local authorities and Gilbane, the construction-management company on the project, as they continue their investigation," Skelly told the outlet. Construction on the hospital began in 2024, and it is scheduled to open in early 2027. The Health First-operated facility will replace Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, per ABC News. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Representatives for the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and Health First did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for more information. Read the original article on People
Associated Press
04-06-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
A crane collapses kills 2 at a Florida construction site, officials say
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Two people died Wednesday after a giant crane collapsed at the construction site for a new central Florida hospital, officials said. The collapse occurred at the site of the new Cape Canaveral Hospital in Merritt Island, which is on the Atlantic coast about 60 miles (90 kilometers) east of Orlando. Two people were transported to a nearby hospital, where they later died, Brevard County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Tod Goodyear said. Officials didn't immediately identify the victims. The area had been hit by rain and strong winds Wednesday afternoon, but the exact cause of the collapse was under investigation. The Cape Canaveral Hospital began construction last year and is expected to open to the public in 2027. It will replace the existing Cape Canaveral Hospital in nearby Cocoa Beach.
