INSIDER
For years, the Sand Lake Road interchange at I-4 has been one of Central Florida's most congested and crash-prone areas. As a former patrol trooper, I personally responded to hundreds of crashes in this spot, making it clear that something needed to change.
As construction crews start work on changes to a major I-4 interchange in Orlando this week, travelers in the area should expect a new traffic pattern.
A Lake Brantley High School student riding his bicycle was hit by a school bus in Seminole County, according to the school district.
A test drive of a Chevrolet Corvette led to a fatal crash Tuesday morning on Sand Lake Road in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two men were shot, one fatally, not far from the intersection of U.S. 441 and Sand Lake Road, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Two 14-year-old girls were hit by a vehicle early Friday near Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.
A crash near Sand Lake Road and Orange Avenue injured three people Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public input on proposed improvements to Interstate 4 in Orange County — including the Sand Lake Road interchange, Daryl Carter Parkway partial interchange improvements and extensions to I-4 managed lanes.
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An arrest has been made months after the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man outside an Orange County Walgreens, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Carmel Robinson was one of the many who made the line outside Discovery Church on Sand Lake Road to grab free food for her family.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A 54-year-old Orlando woman was struck and killed by two vehicles and may have been run over by others Monday night in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash happened at 9:10 p.m. on Sand Lake Road near Voltaire Drive. [TRENDING: Manatee found with ‘Trump’ etched into skin | Carnival says 2020 bookings are strong | Here’s how to register for COVID-19 vaccine]The FHP said a car driven by a 17-year-old Orlando girl and another vehicle driven by a 60-year-old Florida man struck the woman, who was crossing Sand Lake Road. The victim then may have been run over by other cars, with the drivers unaware of the incident, troopers said. Anyone who might have been involved is asked to call the FHP at 407-737-2213.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two people were killed during separate hit-and-run crashes Saturday. One crash was reported near Silver Star Road and Dardenelle Drive around 11:00 p.m. Friday night. Troopers said a 63-year-old man was in the westbound land of Silver Star Road when he was hit by an unknown vehicle. Another crash was reported Saturday morning around 6:30 a.m. near Sand Lake Road and Golden Skye Lane. Troopers said a Jeep Wrangler was attempting to cross Sand Lake Road and hit a pedestrian.
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ORLANDO, Fla. A 49-year-old Orlando woman was struck and killed early Thursday while crossing a road in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash was reported at 6:05 a.m. at Sand Lake Road near Orange Blossom Trail. The FHP said a 50-year-old Orlando woman was driving a car west on Sand Lake when the pedestrian, who was crossing the road from the south to the north, traveled into the direct path of the vehicle. The pedestrian, who was not in a crosswalk or at an intersection, was hit and killed, troopers said. The driver, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured, the FHP said.
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ORLANDO, Fla. A car flew off Interstate 4 and landed on Turkey Lake Road late Wednesday during a fatal crash in Orange County, officials said. The multi-car wreck occurred on I-4 west near Sand Lake Road. The crash blocked I-4 west for hours, but the interstate was later reopened. Orange County Fire Rescue said one person died in the crash and several others were injured. Multiple callers advised a vehicle flew off I-4, landing on Turkey Lake Road, OCFR tweeted.
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