LARGO, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a reported hit-and-run collision at the Ulmerton Road and 66th Street junction at 7:53 p.m. Thursday.
Troopers arrived at the scene a short time later at 7:57 p.m.
The exact cause of this crash was not revealed. It is unclear if anyone was injured, how many people and automobiles were involved, or what the suspect and their vehicle looked like.
TAMPA, FL – A passenger of a 2006 Scion TC lost his life when his driver ran a red light at the East Columbus Drive and I-4 West junction and collided with a dump truck Wednesday.
WFLA said this collision took place before 2:30 a.m. The front seat passenger — a 25-year-old man — was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The Scion driver and two other occupants sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The Scion driver (whose name was not released) was suspected of impairment and awaits DUI manslaughter charges.
TAMPA, FL – A multi-vehicle collision on I-75 South near State Road 60 Wednesday resulted in seven people sustaining injuries.
ABC Action News said the collision was brought on when a driver of a white Toyota swerved off I-75 and crashed into a painted divider along U.S. Highway 301.
The Toyota driver struck a crash cushion, rotated clockwise, and went back onto I-75. A driver operating an Amazon semi-truck swerved to avoid colliding with the Toyota. However, the attempt was unsuccessful, and the big rig driver rear-ended the Toyota.
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was called to a reported crash at I-275 North at mile marker 44 before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Troopers arrived at the scene after 7 p.m. and did not report any injuries. At this time it is not immediately clear what caused this crash.
Updates will be posted when it becomes available.
BRANDON, FL – One person suffered serious injuries, and other occupants sustained minor injuries in a crash on I-75 S before 2 p.m. Wednesday.
WTSP said the collision (which occurred amid heavy rains) involved an Amazon semi-truck. Lanes near State Road 60 are also closed.
No other information has been made available.
TAMPA, FL – One life was claimed, and another was seriously injured in a solo-vehicle collision at the FL 618 and U.S. 301 junction before 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.
WFLA said the collision happened when the driver — a 71-year-old man from Brandon — traveled west and, lost control of his car and crashed into a traffic reflector and traffic signal support. He succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene, and the female passenger with him, also 71 and from Brandon, was taken to a hospital for treatment.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a hit-and-run collision that took place on I-275 North at mile marker 32 before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Troopers arrived at the scene just before 5:30 p.m. Officials have not yet indicated the specifics of the crash, indicating the number of occupants and people involved, if any injuries were sustained, or have released information on the suspect and their vehicle.
More information will be posted should it become available.
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL – A collision on the 515 River Boulevard had injured at least one person Tuesday, Sarasota fire crews confirmed.
The exact details of this crash are unknown. Additional information will be provided as our newsroom comes to learn more.
MANATEE COUNTY, FL – A three-year-old girl was hospitalized for serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision on State Road 62 West Saturday.
ABC Action News said this crash happened east of County Road 39. A 36-year-old woman had lost control of her vehicle and drifted off the westbound lanes before coming back onto the road and hitting another car in the eastbound lanes.
The force of the collision also led the woman’s vehicle to rotate and resulted in her crashing into a wooden utility pole. The passenger with her — the 3-year-old girl — was ejected and then rushed to an area hospital.
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was called to a collision on I-275 South before 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Troopers arrived at the scene before 7 p.m. and have not said how the crash was brought about, if anyone was hurt, or other information.
Our newsroom will issue updates as they become available.
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