TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office revealed at least one person suffered wounds in a collision in the East Lake-Orient Park district Wednesday. Deputies arrived at the scene — the Highland Manor Drive and North Falkenburg Road junction — before 6 p.m. They started an investigation and have…
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News: Man critically hurt in fiery crash caused by U-turn attempt
TAMPA, FL – A driver of a Dodge pickup truck tried to make a U-turn and then started driving the wrong way, leading him to collide with the wall and sustaining critical, life-threatening injuries. This crash happened before 9 a.m. Thursday at the northbound lanes of the I-4 and Selmon…
News: One loses life in fiery crash with utility pole in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – When two vehicles, one of them rammed into a utility pole and then burst into flames Tuesday, claiming one life. This incident took place around 5:30 p.m. at the West Waters Avenue and North Boulevard junction, WTSP reported. The impact led to some power outages. The person…
News: TPD arrests suspect responsible for N. Dale Mabry 4-auto wreck
TAMPA, FL – The Tampa Police Department arrested a driver who tried to flee the scene after colliding with several other vehicles on North Dale Mabry Monday. This four-vehicle collision happened before 6:30 a.m. near I-275, according to ABC Action News. The suspect fled on foot, but police found them…
News: HSCO deputy helps woman escape fiery crash
TAMPA, FL – A woman sustained minor wounds and was able to escape her burning vehicle after it crashed thanks to aid from a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy Monday. This collision occurred around noon on Gunn Highway near Copeland Road, according to WFLA. Deputies told the source that the…
News: Collision near Tampa Int. Airport injures at least 1
TAMPA, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision that happened around 7 p.m. Tuesday near Tampa International Airport. This crash occurred in the 4417th block of West Henry Avenue, according to a traffic report from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Officials have not indicated the events…
News: Man causes 3-auto wreck that kills woman in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A man was taken to a hospital and then to Orient Road Jail after causing a three-vehicle collision that resulted in a 59-year-old woman’s death Sunday. The events of this wreck unfolded in the area of when the man — Jenri Fuentes Rodriguez — left a nightclub…
News: FHP investigates hit-and-run at Ybor City junction
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run collision reported Friday morning at the North 24th Street and East 17th Avenue junction. Troopers have not said if anyone was injured, and they have not provided a description of the suspect or their vehicle at this time. Additional details…
News: Firefighters called to semi-fire along Tampa Walmart
TAMPA, FL – Hillsborough County firefighters were summoned to a semi-truck fire reported around 8:30 p.m. Thursday outside Walmart SuperCenter on Gunn Highway. First responders told WFLA that a caller noticed smoke coming from the back of the truck (storing empty wood pallets) and wanted crews to come. Fortunately, fire…
News: Man, woman lose lives in Tampa crash near USF
TAMPA, FL – A woman and man lost their lives in a crash at McKinley Drive and East Bougainvillea Avenue near University of South Florida (USF) on Monday. Tampa Police told WTSP that the man and woman were declared deceased at the scene shortly after the collision, which occurred at…