TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that no one was hurt in a crash reported before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Four Oaks neighborhood. This collision happened in the 12712 block of Holyoke Avenue. Deputies are investigating the events that led up to this crash and have…
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News: 4 hurt in I-275 chain-reaction wreck involving dump truck
TAMPA, FL – A chain reaction collision on I-275 led a Kenworth garbage truck to overturn, leading it to spill sand and diesel fuel, resulting in four people sustaining injuries Wednesday. WFLA said the events of the crash unfolded before 7:45 a.m. when a driver of a Ford F-150 struck…
News: 1 killed in motorcycle crash in Tampa caused by DUI driver
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A motorcycle passenger lost her life after her motorcycle operator, who was intoxicated, crashed into a guardrail in Tampa Saturday. This collision happened before 4:15 a.m. at the northbound I-275 and eastbound I-4 junction, according to ABC Action News. First responders took the passenger, a 29-year-old…
News: Lane attempt leads to fatal Riverview pickup truck crash
RIVERVIEW, FL – A pickup truck driver tried to change lanes, leading them to collide with another pickup truck, claiming their lives and the lives of two boys and a 34-year-old woman. This collision happened after 3 p.m. Wednesday on I-75, north of the Selmon Expressway, according to Bay News…
News: Crash blocks junction in Egypt Lake-Leto district
TAMPA, FL – The West Busch Boulevard and North Himes Avenue intersection in the Egypt Lake-Leto district is blocked due to a collision reported Thursday night. Florida Highway Patrol has not yet arrived at the scene and has not provided details regarding the events that led up to this collision. …
News UPDATE: Suspect arrested for hit-and-run that killed mail carrier
TAMPA, FL – The person who drove a dark-colored Mercedes and, fatally hit a mailer carrier, and then left the scene has been found, arrested, and booked into the Falkenburg Road Jail Monday. FOX 13 News said the suspect was identified as 56-year-old Christopher Prater. To recap, the collision happened…
News: Crash reported on I-275 North in Tampa, FHP reveals
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol were summoned to a collision on I-275 North at mile marker 40 before 7 p.m. Tuesday. Troopers arrived at the scene before 7:15 p.m. It is not immediately clear what led to this crash or if anyone was injured. More information will be provided…
News UPDATE: Police ID USPS carrier who died in Tampa hit-and-run
TAMPA, FL – Police have confirmed the identity of the United States Postal Service employee who died after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in the Fern Cliff area Monday. WFLA said the mail carrier — 69-year-old Paul Falica — was operating a USPS vehicle when the suspect, driving a…
News: At least 1 injured in Gunn Highway crash in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision that happened on the 6200 block of Gunn Highway Monday night. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene at approximately 6:35 p.m. They are examining the sequence of events that led to this collision and…
News: Hit-and-run driver fatally strikes mail carrier in Fern Cliff
TAMPA, FL – A United States Postal Service carrier lost his life after he was struck by a driver in the Fern Cliff neighborhood who then fled the scene Monday. This collision took place in the area of East River Cove Street and North Mulberry Street, according to ABC Action…