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…
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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…
News: Man, 64, loses life as semi crashes into Tampa Bypass Canal
TAMPA, FL – A 64-year-old man operating a semi-truck plowed into the Tampa Bypass Canal from I-75, leading to his death Monday, Click Orlando said. This collision occurred after 2:30 a.m. when the driver of the semi lost control of the truck, which caused the truck to hit the concrete…
News: Man, woman hurt as driver crashes into Sarasota hotel tiki bar
SARASOTA, FL – A driver lost control of their car Monday, causing it to crash into the tiki bar at Lantern Inn & Suites, leaving a man and a woman injured. According to My Sun Coast, the events unfolded at around 3:30 p.m. when the driver, 63, was leaving the…
News: Injury collision blocks Valrico intersection
VALRICO, FL – A crash with injuries is currently blocking the East Brandon Boulevard and North Valrico Road intersection. Florida Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene at 1:03 p.m. They have not arrived at the collision site yet or specified the kind of people and vehicles involved. In addition,…
News: FHP investigate crash in Dunedin area in Clearwater
CLEARWATER, FL – Florida Highway Patrol are currently at North Hercules Avenue and Pinehurst Drive in Dunedin investigating the circumstances behind a crash. FHP was dispatched to the scene at approximately 11:17 a.m. and arrived at the scene around 11:43 a.m. Troopers have not closed any lanes at this time.…
News: Hillsborough Co. extinguish boat fire near Beer Can Island
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – Fire crews were able to extinguish flames from a 35-foot cabin cruiser (near Beer Can Island), and its occupants were left unharmed Saturday. According to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, this collision was reported around 3:25 p.m., specifically half a mile from the island. Hillsborough County Fire…
News: Power outages caused by solo crash in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL – A driver of a gold Honda Accord plowed into a utility pole on eastbound Havendale Boulevard, causing several power outages on Sunday. This collision happened before 5 a.m., and the power outages were reported in all of Havendale, 20th Street, MLK, and First Street, according to…
News: Driver fatally hits toddler on bike at Tampa condo complex
TAMPA, FL – A three-year-old boy took his last bicycle ride after he was fatally struck by a driver of a Toyota RAV 4 pursuing a turn along the Place One Condominiums Thursday. This crash happened at Pitch Pine Circle and North 56th Street, according to My SunCoast. The Hillsborough…