PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was called to a crash with injuries in Clearwater’s Pinellas Park neighborhood before 5 p.m. Wednesday. This collision occurred at the Ulmerton Road & 49th Street North intersection, according to the FHP live traffic report page. Troopers are investigating the contributing factors and…
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News: Sarasota Police confirm injury crash in Fruitville
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police were summoned to a collision with injuries in the Fruitville district before 3 p.m. Wednesday. This crash occurred on the 155 block of Cattlemen Road. Police have not mentioned how many vehicles and people there were or indicated what exactly caused this collision. More information…
News: At least 1 hurt in crash in Lithia
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A collision at the Fishhawk Boulevard and Lithia Pinecrest Road intersection in Lithia led at least one person to sustain injuries Wednesday. Hillsborough County deputies responded to the scene at 4:39 p.m. Officials have disclosed other information about this crash. Our newsroom will post more information…
News: FHP called to crash with injuries in Esplanade district
BRADENTON, FL – Florida Highway Patrol said that at least one person sustained injuries in a collision in the Esplanade district Tuesday. This crash happened around 3 p.m., and troopers arrived at the scene before 3:45 p.m. Officials have not said when the scene will clear, how many vehicles and…
News: Police investigate crash near Arlington Park Sarasota
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police were dispatched to a collision near Arlington Park Sarasota before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. This crash happened at the Bahia Vista Street & South Tuttle Avenue intersection. Police have not indicated the exact details of this motor vehicle accident, said how many vehicles and people there…
News: Pedestrian fatally struck by 2 drivers in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A 27-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a motorist operating a black Hyundai Santa Fe and then by another driver who fled the scene Monday. This fatal wreck occurred on the Veterans Expressway before 9:45 p.m., as indicated in a report from FOX 13…
News: I-275 crash in St. Petersburg injures at least one person
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A collision on northbound I-275 at mile marker 26 left at least one person injured Monday. Troopers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 4:10 p.m. and arrived at the scene at 4:37 p.m., according to the FHP live traffic report page. More information will be…
News: Troopers, K-9’s hospitalized after I-75 rear-end crash
TAMPA, FL – Two troopers and their K-9s were hospitalized for their injuries after a rear-end crash on northbound I-75 before 4 p.m. last Wednesday. Tampa Beacon said Florida Highway Patrol was trying to stop a driver on I-4 near Thonotosassa Road. The driver fled the scene on I-4 West…
News: Driver suspected of DUI runs red light, causes crash with injuries
TAMPA, FL – One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries after getting hit by a driver who ran a red light, suspected of impairment, in South Tampa Saturday. WTSP said this collision occurred at the North Dale Mabry and West Kennedy Boulevard junction in the morning. The driver suspected of DUI was…
Tampa Working to Improve Road Safety with New Bike Lanes | Tampa Bicycle Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton
To help increase traffic safety, the city of Tampa is announcing new “quick build” initiatives, which includes new bike lanes. Ybor City’s Avenida de Cuba (14th Street) now has bike lanes and parking. They are a component of Tampa’s Vision Zero initiative, which aims to end traffic fatalities. These new…