Articles Posted in Car Accidents

BRANDON, FL – Two Hillsborough County deputies were sent to the hospital after they were intentionally struck by a driver Thursday.  

FOX 13 News said the officials were run over while responding to a mental health crisis call. Footage showed Deputy Manuel Santos and Corporal Carlos Brito attempting to get out of the way. Their attempt was unsuccessful, and both were pinned inside or under the vehicle. 

Other first responders left the crash site (which was unspecified) and transported the deputies to Tampa General Hospital. Brito may have to get his leg amputated, and Santos will have to have surgery for a serious leg injury. 

DOVER, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was summoned to a reported vehicle on I-4 West at mile marker 14 north of the Tampa East RV Community before 7 p.m. Wednesday. 

Troopers gave no mention of whether this fire posed any risk to the drivers and community, only indicating signs of smoke. 

There has been no update regarding if the fire was caused by an automobile malfunction or due to a crash. Troopers also have not said how long it took fire crews to extinguish the flames. 

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – Hillsborough County deputies confirmed that at least one person was injured in a crash near the Lutz community on Wednesday. 

This collision happened on the 5200 block of I-275 North, and deputies arrived at the scene before 6:15 p.m. 

Deputies are investigating the specifics of this collision and have not provided more information at this time. 

RIVERVIEW, FL – A crash at the Balm Riverview Road and Woodside Drive resulted in at least one person sustaining injuries on Tuesday. 

Hillsborough County deputies just arrived at the scene and have not specified the kind of people and vehicles involved, the severity of injuries, or revealed other information at this time. 

More details will be posted should they become known. 

THONOTOSASSA, FL – A 34-year-old man was traveling at a high rate, leading him to crash his Honda Civic into two sign supports, the car spitting in half, and resulting in his death. 

This collision occurred on the I-75 North off-ramp (just before U.S. 301) before 8 p.m. Sunday, according to WTSP. 

First responders rushed the man and the two passengers with him to area hospitals. Later, at the medical facility, the man succumbed to fatal injuries.