PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A vehicle wreck Friday afternoon left part of Interstate 275 blocked in west St. Petersburg, according to FL511 Tampa Bay. The accident happened on the northbound lanes of I-275 at the ramp to eastbound I-175. It was first reported at about 3:32 p.m. While the circumstances…
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News: Speed suspected in crash that killed motorcyclist in Clearwater
CLEARWATER, FL – Clearwater police suspect a motorcyclist, operated by a 19-year-old young man, was traveling at a high rate when he died after rear-ending a car last Friday. The Tampa Bay Times said this collision happened around 11 p.m. on eastbound Courtney Campbell Causeway. After first responders arrived at…
News: Cab semi driver fatally hits man, injures 2 along Tampa club
TAMPA, FL – Two men sustained injuries, and another man was killed after they were hit by a driver of a semi-truck cab outside the Emperors Gentlemen Club Tuesday. Tampa police said this crash occurred before 4:30 a.m. They indicated that the driver of the semi was kicked out of…
News: Oklahoma man passes away as car hits tree, fence in Bradenton
BRADENTON, FL – A 26-year-old man, a resident of Oklahoma City, succumbed to fatal wounds after crashing his Dodge Charger into a tree and fence over the weekend. Florida Highway Patrol told WFLA this single-vehicle collision happened while the man, who they suspect was traveling at a high speed while…
News: At least 1 injured in collision in Hudson
HUDSON, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a crash reported after 10 a.m. at Tower Drive and U.S. 19, according to Florida Highway Patrol. FHP has not yet arrived at the scene and has not been able to provide commentary regarding the exact cause of this crash,…
News: Box truck turns right, fatally strikes pedestrian in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL – A box truck driver who turned right onto Main Street struck a male pedestrian walking, sending the walker to a hospital where he later passed away Thursday. The collision happened around 3:45 a.m. while the pedestrian was walking on a lane on northbound Combee Road, according to…
News: FHP summoned to injury collision in Riverview
RIVERVIEW, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a collision that injured at least one person at U.S. 301 and Rhodine Road around 11:21 a.m. Troopers arrived at the scene at approximately 11:37 a.m. They have not provided a formal statement regarding the exact cause of this crash or…
News: At least one dies in crash in Tampa’s Egypt-Lake Leto area
TAMPA, FL – At least one person lost their life in a collision reported in the Egypt Lake-Leto neighborhood Tuesday, Tampa Free Press reported. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they had to close West Sligh Avenue and North Habana Avenue to accommodate the scene clearance and investigation process. Deputies…
News: FHP investigates collision in East Ybor
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances behind a crash reported after 10 a.m. on the I-4 ramp in the East Ybor area. FHP indicated this collision happened at the ramp connecting to SR 585. Troopers said they arrived at the scene at 10:24 a.m. They have…
Tropical Storm Debby Sweeping Through Tampa and Central Florida | Tampa Storm Damage Claims Attorneys Whittel & Melton
Tropical Storm Debby was downgraded from a hurricane this morning after making landfall in Steinhatchee along the Gulf coast. Heay rains and winds are expected in Tampa and central Florida throughout the day today, as well as tropical storm and storm surge warnings. The majority of Central Florida and the…