Car Accidents

February 6, 2024

News: DUI driver arrested after fatal Thonotosassa pedestrian crash

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

THONOTOSASSA, FL – A woman who was said to have been impaired when she fatally struck a pedestrian in December was arrested on Monday, February 5th.

This collision happened at the Harney Road and Williams Road on Tuesday, December 19th, according to FOX 13 News. The pedestrian was identified as 30-year-old Sabrina Rohrback.

The intoxicated motorist — 34-year-old Tamra Warden — had a 3-year-old child with her at the time of the collision. Warden had a blood alcohol level of 0.14, which is six times over the legal limit. Warden has been “charged with DUI manslaughter, child neglect, and DUI accompanied by a person under 18.”

February 5, 2024

News: Police investigate injury collision in Oakwood Manor

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SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police are investigating a collision that was reported before 4:30 p.m. Monday in the Oakwood Manor neighborhood.

This crash took place at the Fruitville Road and Oakwood Boulevard intersection.

Police have not said what caused this crash or revealed the severity of wounds sustained.

February 5, 2024

News: At least 1 hurt in collision at Brandon junction

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BRANDON, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision reported Monday at the West Bloomingdale Avenue and Buckhorn Creek Road junction.

Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene before 4:15 p.m. Deputies are trying to pinpoint the circumstances that have led to this collision and have not provided more information regarding the kinds of people and vehicles involved or specified the sustained wounds.

Additional details will be posted to this news blog as more information comes to light.

February 2, 2024

News: Police investigate injury crash near Sarasota High School

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

SARASOTA, FL – Police are investigating a Friday afternoon collision reported near Sarasota High School that led at least one person to sustain injuries.

Before 2:30 p.m., police were called to the Tami Sola Street and South Shade Avenue intersection. They have not provided further commentary with regard to the type of injuries sustained nor indicated the people and vehicles involved.

Additional details will be posted should they become available.

February 2, 2024

News: Injury collision blocks St. Pete junction

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A northbound lane at the 62nd Avenue and Haines Road junction is blocked due to a crash that resulted in some sustained injuries Friday evening.

Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene before 5:30 p.m. They started an investigation but have not confirmed the events that led to this collision, specified the severity of wounds sustained, or indicated the kind of people and vehicles involved.

Updates will be provided should they become available.

February 1, 2024

News: Collision with injuries reported near Sarasota Jungle Gardens

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SARASOTA, FL – Police confirmed that at least one person sustained injuries in a collision reported near the Sarasota Jungle Gardens Thursday.

This collision happened before 3:30 p.m. at the Myrtle Street and Royal Palm Avenue junction.

The events leading up to this crash, including the kinds of wounds sustained and the type of people and vehicles involved, remain undisclosed.

February 1, 2024

News: Deputies respond to injury collision in Palm River-Clair Mel

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TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County deputies were summoned to a crash in the Palm River-Clair Mel neighborhood Thursday that led at least one person to sustain injuries.

This collision happened before 5:15 p.m. at the Palm River Road and South 78th Street junction. Deputies are investigating the events that led to this crash and have not provided additional details at this time.

February 1, 2024

News: Crash with utility pole in Tampa kills, injures at least 1

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TAMPA, FL – A car struck and downed a utility pole Wednesday in Tampa, claiming the life of at least one person and injuring another.

This single-vehicle wreck happened on East Busch Boulevard, according to ABC Action News. It is not immediately clear if intoxication, speed, distracted driving, or other factors played a role in this crash.

Tampa Police shut down the westbound lanes to accommodate the scene clearance and investigation process.

January 31, 2024

News: Sarasota police dispatched to crash at Gulfstream Ave.

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SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police were summoned to a collision before 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Gulfstream Avenue and North Tamiami Trail junction.

Police are investigating the events of this crash and have not provided other information at this time.

Our newsroom will provide more details as it becomes available.

January 31, 2024

News: Deputies respond to injury collision at Brandon junction

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

BRANDON, FL – Hillsborough County deputies were summoned to a crash at Town Center Blvd. and South Gornto Lake Road that led at least one person to sustain wounds.

Deputies arrived at the scene before 6 p.m. Wednesday. They are examining the details of events and have not included other details at this time.