Motorcyclist dies after car turns into his path, FHP says
Troopers said the man was traveling northbound on Goldenrod Road in the outside lane when he was struck by a woman driving a Kia who was traveling westbound on Timber River Circle and was trying to make a left turn from a right turn only lane.
Man hit, killed by SUV on Goldenrod Road in Orange County
A man was hit and killed by an SUV in the area of Goldenrod Road and Barksdale Drive around 9:25 p.m. on Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man was hit and killed by an SUV Monday night in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal wreck, which also left another man critically injured, happened in the area of Goldenrod Road and Barksdale Drive around 9:25 p.m., troopers said. The FHP said the SUV was heading north on Goldenrod Road when a 52-year-old man was attempting to cross Goldenrod Road but not in a crosswalk or at an intersection. The 52-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and the 65-year-old man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, according to an FHP report.
2 women found dead in Orange County apartment
Two women were found dead Sunday in an apartment, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the women were found dead by a family member inside an apartment at Liv at Winter Park off Goldenrod Road. They were identified Monday as Rose Sigona, 26, and Camille Sigona, 59. An investigation is ongoing, but authorities said Sunday that they’re not looking for anyone in connection to the case.
Teen rushed to hospital after stabbing in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A teen was rushed to the hospital after a stabbing in Orange County. The 16-year-old was stabbed on Ava Pointe Drive, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office said they found the victim with a stab wound and he was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Suspect information is unknown at this time, according to investigators. We will update this story as more information becomes available.
Police: 2 people injured at Orlando townhome
ORLANDO, Fla. – An argument at a townhome early Tuesday morning led to two people being injured, according to the Orlando Police Department. Police said three people were arguing at a townhome on Goldenrod Road around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday when one person left to call 911. That male, who was initially described as a suspect, was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center to be treated for stab wounds. The other person’s injury was not life-threatening. Police said the parties involved have provided conflicting stories and are not cooperating.
DeBary man, 64, struck, killed crossing Orange County road
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 64-year-old DeBary man was struck and killed Tuesday morning while crossing an Orange County road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal wreck was reported at 6:05 a.m. on Goldenrod Road near Colonial Drive. Florida Highway Patrol said a 46-year-old Celebration woman was driving an SUV north on Goldenrod when she hit the man, who was not in a crosswalk or at an intersection. The man was taken to AdventHealth East Hospital, where he died, the FHP said. The woman, who was wearing a seat belt, was not hurt, according to troopers.
Spring cleaning to begin on storm sewer pipes
Drivers in Orange and Seminole counties can expect to see more overnight construction than usual this week as crews begin a spring cleaning of sorts on the storm sewer pipes. Crews will be removing dirt and debris from the pipes and will close at least one lane on the following roads from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. until May 4 (Friday morning). • Goldenrod Road (SR 551): From Lake Underhill Road to Hoffner Avenue• Kirkman Road (SR 435): From Colonial Drive (SR 50) to just south of the Florida Turnpike• Orange Avenue (SR 527) in the City of Edgewood: The southbound, one-way section from Hansel to Orange Avenue• Curry Ford Road (SR 552): From Conway Road to Goldenrod Road (SR 551)• US 17/92 in Seminole County: From Melody Lane in Casselberry to Sheppard Road in Longwood• Kissimmee-Vineland Road (SR 535) in Orange County: From World Center Drive (SR 536) to Osceola County Line• US 17 92 in Orange County: From SR 50 to Lake Shore DriveThe Florida Department of Transportation urges motorists to drive carefully in construction zones, and that all vehicle occupants buckle up. Safety belts save lives.