Car Accidents

March 11, 2024

News: Speed suspected in fatal crash with pole in Largo

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LARGO, FL – Largo Police said they suspected a driver of a black 1991 Nissan 300ZX traveling at a high rate when they crashed into a pole Sunday, resulting in their death.

This single-vehicle collision took place at the Walsingham Road and Shipwatch Drive junction, which is along George C. McGough Nature Park, according to WFLA.

Police said they shut down this intersection for approximately three hours before reopening it. At this time, they have not released other details, including the driver’s name.

March 8, 2024

News: Boy, 2, fatally struck by moving vehicle in Bradenton

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BRADENTON, FL – A 2-year-old toddler was killed after unintentionally getting out of a moving vehicle driven by his mother and getting hit when she put the car in reverse.

This collision happened around 8 a.m. Wednesday on Anchor Bay Trail at their home, according to MySunCoast.

No other details are available at this time.

March 7, 2024

News: Man critically hurt in fiery crash caused by U-turn attempt

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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 Expressway interchange, according to WFLA. The impact led the truck to spit in half and then catch on fire. Part of a beam was scorched, and the truck was heavily damaged.

Officials did not reveal the motorist’s name, only identifying him as a 41-year-old man from St. Petersburg.

March 6, 2024

News: One loses life in fiery crash with utility pole in Tampa

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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 who died was found inside one of the vehicles when fire crews arrived to put out the fire.

March 5, 2024

News: TPD arrests suspect responsible for N. Dale Mabry 4-auto wreck

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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 a short time later. They are in custody, and no one suffered severe wounds.

Police said the suspect has a dog and indicated they were trying to get the suspect’s pet to a safe environment.

March 1, 2024

News: MSCO called to auto accident at Copperstone Condos

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EAST PARRISH, FL – The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) was summoned to a collision that happened before 12:45 p.m. Friday in the Copperstone Condos.

Deputies indicated this incident happened in front of a private residence in the 11511th block of 84th Street Circle East. They have not reported any sustained injuries or specified the kind of people and vehicles involved.

Updates will be included as more details come to light.

March 1, 2024

News: At least 1 hurt in crash near Lakewood Park in Sarasota

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SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police confirmed one person suffered injuries in a collision that happened before 2:45 p.m. Friday near Lakewood Park.

This crash took place at the Bay Street and South Tamiami Trail junction. Police have not specified the contributing factors behind this collision or revealed the kind of people and vehicles involved.

Our newsroom will provide more details should they become available.

February 29, 2024

News: MCSO responds to crash at Brandon junction

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BRANDON, FL – The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a collision reported at the 206th block of 2nd Street East Thursday afternoon.

Deputies arrived at the scene before 3 p.m. At this time, they did not disclose the events leading up to this crash, say if anyone was injured, or specify the kind of people and vehicles involved.

Additional information will be provided as our newsroom comes to learn more.

February 29, 2024

News: Crash in Thonotosassa injures at least 1

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THONOTOSASSA, FL – At least one person sustained wounds in a collision reported Thursday afternoon south of Sterling Heights Park.

This crash took place at the East Fowler Avenue and Williams Road junction. Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene after 4 p.m. They are investigating the circumstances behind this collision and did not say if anyone needed to be taken to a hospital or specify the kind of people and vehicles involved.

More details will be provided as our newsroom comes to learn more.

February 29, 2024

News: 1 life claimed in South Venice motorcycle crash

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SOUTH VENICE, FL – One person lost their life in a motorcycle crash that happened in the area of the Englewood Road and Adams Road intersection Wednesday.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol told FOX13 News that they shut down two north and southbound lanes on Englewood Road and only left one lane open in both directions to pursue the scene clearance process and for their investigation.

No additional details, including the motorcyclist’s name, have been released. More information will be posted as they become available.