RUSKIN, FL – A 25-year-old man faces DU charges after he crashed into a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office car, sending the deputy to a hospital Saturday. HCSO said the events unfolded around 10:30 p.m. when the 25-year-old man, identified as Uriel Garcia Nestor, had ran a stop sign at 15th…
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News: 1 killed in crash with ejection in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A driver of a white Ford Ranger was ejected from their vehicle after colliding with a silver Infiniti sedan, which led to their death Wednesday. The St. Petersburg Police Department told WTSP this crash happened around 10 a.m. at the 51st Street South and Central Avenue…
News: HCSO investigates crash with deputy outside Tampa McDonald’s
TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a crash that took place outside a McDonalds, which involved one of their own deputies Wednesday. This collision happened around 6:30 a.m. along the Interbay Boulevard and South Dale Mabry Highway junction, WFLA indicated in a report. Video footage…
News: Female cyclist, 62, seriously hurt in crash in Bradenton
BRADENTON, FL – A 62-year-old woman riding a bicycle was hospitalized for serious injuries after colliding with a pickup truck on U.S. 41 South Tuesday. This collision happened before 11:30 p.m., south of 57th Avenue West, when the cyclist had gone in front of the truck, according to Bradenton Herald. …
News: FHP investigates injury crash at S 50th St., Causeway in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances behind a collision reported Tuesday evening at South 50th Street and Causeway Boulevard. FHP has not yet arrived at the scene, mentioned the types of individuals and people involved, indicated if anyone was injured or taken to the hospital, or…
News: Passenger, driver killed in 2-auto wreck in Venice
VENICE, FL – A driver and their passenger lost their lives after colliding with another vehicle during a green light at U.S. 41 and Seminole Drive Sunday. Florida Highway Patrol told WTSP that the events unfolded when one driver was going east on Seminole approaching U.S. 41, and the other…
News: FHP dispatched to hit-and-run in Brandon
BRANDON, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was summoned to a hit-and-run collision reported at the Laceflower Drive and Williams Road intersection Friday night. FHP has not yet arrived at the scene and is, therefore, unable to comment on the specifics of this crash, including providing a description of the suspect…
News: Hit-and-run in Largo claims 56-year-old man’s life
LARGO, FL – A 56-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Boulevard lost his life after getting struck by two drivers, one of whom fled the scene Wednesday night. The Largo Police Department believes the hit-and-run suspect, who was the first driver, was operating a dark-colored Mercury SUV or Ford when he struck…
News: At least 1 hurt in collision in Lake Forest
TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a collision reported at Bruce B Downs Boulevard and Norwood Oaks Drive in the Lake Forest area Thursday. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene before 7:30 p.m. Deputies launched an investigation but have not commented on the…
News: Male scooter rider fatally struck by vehicles in Temple Terrace
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL – A man operating a motor scooter was taken to Advent Health Tampa, where he perished after he was hit by two vehicles Tuesday. Local police told WFLA that this crash happened as the scooter rider was crossing westbound North 56th Street when he was struck by…