Leesburg

April 10, 2024

News: Motorcyclist killed in collision involving car with car on US-441

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

LEESBURG, FL – Police in Leesburg said a motorcycle rider died following a collision with a car Saturday evening.

According to a WKMG report, the crash happened in the vicinity of U.S. Highway 441 and Tomato Hill Road. Investigators determined that the driver of a 2020 Honda Fit, an 88-year-old Fruitland Park woman, was exiting from a gas station onto U.S. 441 at about 6 p.m. She crashed into a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle heading south on the highway.

The motorcycle rider was pronounced dead after being taken to UF Health-Leesburg. He was identified as 65-year-old William Clough of Tavares.

February 1, 2024

News: Bicyclist dies after being hit by car on US 27 in Leesburg

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LEESBURG, FL – Police in Leesburg said a man has died of his injuries following a bicycle accident last Wednesday, the Daily Commercial reports.

The victim was identified as 64-year-old Timothy Rodiez of Leesburg. Investigators said he was riding a bicycle on U.S. 27 near the entrance to the Legacy Retirement Community at about 4:30 p.m. when he was struck by a car.

Rodiez was pronounced dead over the weekend at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Police are continuing to investigate the incident, but have said it was not a hit-and-run.

December 6, 2023

News: Motorcyclist killed in collision with vehicle on CR-452 in Lake County

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

LEESBURG, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Lake County Tuesday morning that left a motorcyclist dead, WKMG reports.

The incident took place on County Road 452 near Sandpiper Drive in Leesburg. A Kawasaki motorcycle collided with a Hyundai Sonata at that location at about 11:51 a.m., according to state troopers.

The operator of the motorcycle died after being transported to AdventHealth Waterman. The driver of the Sonata and a passenger were not injured and stayed at the scene.

November 8, 2023

News: 2 teenage boys killed in rollover accident near Leesburg

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

LAKE COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a rollover accident near Leesburg Monday night left two teenagers dead.

WKMG reported details of the wreck, which took place in the area of Goose Prairie Road and Felkins Road. State troopers said a 17-year-old boy was driving a Jeep Wrangler east on Goose Prairie Road at about 7:52 p.m. when he entered the westbound lane of the roadway to pass a pickup truck.

When another westbound vehicle approached, the Jeep driver re-entered the eastbound lane and hit the front of the pickup. The Jeep then went onto the eastbound shoulder and the driver over-corrected, causing the vehicle to go across both lanes of the road and end up on the westbound shoulder. The Jeep overturned several times and collided with a wire fence.

October 17, 2023

News: Leesburg man dies after being hit by car on County Road 44

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

LEESBURG, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident in Lake County on Friday night, WKMG reports.

According to the FHP, the victim was a 47-year-old man who was trying to walk across County Road 44 near Rhett Road. The pedestrian was struck at about 9:20 p.m. by a 2019 Chrysler 300 that was going east on CR-44. The victim, a Leesburg resident whose name was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators said he was not in a marked crosswalk at the time of the collision.

The driver and a passenger in the Chrysler were not injured, and stayed at the crash scene. State troopers are continuing their investigation into the incident.

July 27, 2023

News: Man charged with leaving scene of crash on State Road 44

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

LAKE DEATON, FL – A man accused of fleeing the scene of a crash in Sumter County earlier this year has been apprehended, the Villages-News reports.

The Florida Highway Patrol identified the suspect as 31-year-old Marcus J. Sims of Leesburg. The accident happened Jan. 28 on State Road 44 near Lake Deaton.

According to the FHP, Sims was driving a Maserati and racing with an Audi when the vehicles were involved in a crash that also included another vehicle. A 27-year-old woman from Summerfield was injured in the incident.

June 14, 2023

News: 2 dead, 1 injured in accident on US 441 in Leesburg

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

LEESBURG, FL – Two people were killed in a motor vehicle accident in Leesburg on Wednesday morning, rescue officials said.

In a post on Facebook at 10:41 a.m., Leesburg Fire Rescue said crews responded to the area of US 441 and Sleepy Hollow Road. First responders arrived to find the two victims deceased, while another person was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. One person refused treatment. The identities of the victims were not immediately released.

All northbound lanes were shut down on US 441 near the scene. Drivers were advised to expect delays and use alternate routes.

May 30, 2023

1 dead, 2 injured in collision between car and pickup on US 441

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

LEESBURG, FL – A collision in Leesburg last week left one person dead and two others injured, according to police.

A report by the Leesburg News states that the accident happened on U.S. Highway 441 at Perkins Street on Wednesday morning.

Investigators said the driver of a 2007 Chevrolet sedan was headed north on Highway 441 at 11:39 a.m. When he attempted to turn left onto Perkins Street, he collided with a 2011 GMC pickup truck.

March 22, 2023

News: Passenger dies after car slams into pole in Leesburg

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

LEESBURG, FL – A car accident in Lake County Monday morning left one person dead and two others hospitalized, Inside Lake reports.

According to police, a man was driving a 2012 Hyundai in the area of U.S. Highway 441 and U.S. Highway 27 when the crash happened at about 12:45 a.m. Investigators determined that the man was driving north on Highway 27 when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with a power pole.

The driver, 40-year-old Enock Sulfa, and his passengers, 64-year-old Larousse Telfort and 66-year-old Maria Seraphin-Telfort, were taken to UF Health Leesburg. Seraphin-Telfort was pronounced dead. All three occupants of the vehicle were Ocala residents.

December 30, 2022

News: Elderly woman dies after being hit by 2 vehicles on Leesburg roadway

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

LEESBURG, FL – Police said an elderly pedestrian was killed in an accident in Leesburg on Christmas night.

WKMG reports the victim was identified as 80-year-old Gladys Lopez. She was walking across the intersection of Dixie Avenue and Euclid Avenue when the incident took place at about 7:44 p.m.

According to investigators, Lopez was struck by a Kia sedan going east on Dixie Avenue in the right lane, then was hit again by another eastbound vehicle, a Hyundai sedan. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.