SARASOTA, FL – The Bee Ridge Road and Lalani Boulevard junction shut down after a collision Sunday morning, My SunCoast revealed. The area was shut down for several hours and has reopened since. The exact cause of this collision, including the number of people and vehicles and whether anyone sustained…
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News: At least 1 hurt crash near Doyle E. Carlton Bridge
GIBSONTON, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision south of the Doyle E. Carlton Bridge, reported Tuesday evening. Hillsborough County deputies were summoned to the scene — the southbound U.S. Highway 41 and Lula Street junction — just before 7:30 p.m. The exact details leading up…
News: Driver hurt in Gibsonton tractor-trailer jackknife crash
GIBSONTON, FL – A tractor-trailer driver lost control of their truck, leading it to jackknife and them to crash into a barrier wall on I-75 North after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. WTSP said the force of the collision caused fuel to spill from the truck, resulting in crews shutting down the…
475 Car Fires in Tampa Bay in Two Years – What Is Causing Them? | Tampa Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
If you have ever been stuck sitting in Tampa Bay traffic, sometimes these interruptions are caused by car fires. While that may sound unbelievable, officials have confirmed that FHP Troop C, which covers Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Citrus, Hernando, and Sumter counties, responded to 475 car fires with the past two…
News: Hillsborough Co. deputies investigate injury crash in Quail Run
TAMPA, FL – Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a crash in the Quail Run neighborhood that resulted in at least one suffering injuries Monday. Deputies responded to the scene — the 3400 block of West Bearss Avenue — before 7 p.m. The circumstances leading up to this collision have not…
News: Alleged impaired driver rear-ends FHP car
TAMPA, FL – A driver of a Kia Forte was said to have been impaired when he crashed his Kia Forte into the back of a FHP patrol car, injuring himself, his passenger, and the trooper. This collision happened before 4:45 a.m. Saturday on I-275 North, Click Orlando reported. Before…
News: Woman’s life claimed in crash near Al Lopez Park
TAMPA, FL – A woman lost her life following a crash west of Al Lopez Park on Saturday, Tampa Police revealed. Police responded to the area of West Hillsborough Avenue and North Church Street before 8:30 a.m. They advised drivers to seek alternative routes as they shut down the site. …
News: At least 1 hurt in Riverview crash at U.S. 301, Gibstonton Dr.
RIVERVIEW, FL – Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that at least one person sustained unspecified injuries in a crash at U.S. 301 and Gibsonton Drive Friday. Troopers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 4:32 p.m. and arrived at the scene around 4:40 p.m. This collision is under review by the…
News: Crash with injuries reported in Del Rio neighborhood
TAMPA, FL – A collision at the East Hanna Avenue and North 56th Street junction in the Del Rio neighborhood led at least one person to suffer injuries Friday. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is now just arriving at the scene and has not disclosed information regarding what led to…
News: Deputies hospitalized after driver causes intentional crash
BRANDON, FL – Two Hillsborough County deputies were sent to the hospital after they were intentionally struck by a driver Thursday. FOX 13 News said the officials were run over while responding to a mental health crisis call. Footage showed Deputy Manuel Santos and Corporal Carlos Brito attempting to get…