TPD Investigates Crash on East Orange Avenue
September 24, 2019
Update - September27, 2019
TPD has been investigating a traffic crash that occurred on 9/24/19 near the intersection of East Orange Avenue and South Adams Street. Sadly, one of the drivers involved in the accident succumbed to their injuries. Traffic Homicide investigators are continuing to interview known witnesses and process evidence collected from the crash scene. They are urging anyone who may have information about the crash to please contact them at (850) 891-4200 or via Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS.
Original Release - September 24, 2019
TPD is investigating a traffic crash near the intersection of East Orange Avenue and South Adams Street. At approximately 12:09 a.m. TPD responded to the crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. Emergency responders immediately provided medical attention to the motorcyclist, who was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Traffic Homicide Investigators have been called to the scene and have assumed the investigation. All north and south bound lanes on South Adams Street, and east and west bound lanes of East Orange Avenue have been closed at this time. Motorist are urged to avoid the area and take alternate routes.
TPD is asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash, but did not speak with an officer on scene, or anyone with information about the accident to please call 850-891-4200 and ask to speak with the Traffic Homicide Unit. They may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.
TPD will provide all further updates via press release.
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