Car Accidents

July 31, 2024

News: FHP investigate crash in Dunedin area in Clearwater

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CLEARWATER, FL – Florida Highway Patrol are currently at North Hercules Avenue and Pinehurst Drive in Dunedin investigating the circumstances behind a crash.

FHP was dispatched to the scene at approximately 11:17 a.m. and arrived at the scene around 11:43 a.m.

Troopers have not closed any lanes at this time. In addition, they did not reveal the exact cause of this collision, list the number of people and vehicles involved, or said if anyone sustained injuries or will require a trip to the hospital.

July 29, 2024

News: Power outages caused by solo crash in Winter Haven

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WINTER HAVEN, FL – A driver of a gold Honda Accord plowed into a utility pole on eastbound Havendale Boulevard, causing several power outages on Sunday.

This collision happened before 5 a.m., and the power outages were reported in all of Havendale, 20th Street, MLK, and First Street, according to Tampa Free Press.

Authorities confirmed the driver was not intoxicated and managed to escape injuries. At the time of reporting, crews closed 16th Street and told drivers to take Lake Howard Drive so that they could restore power.

July 25, 2024

News: Major traffic delays reported following crash near Sunshine Skyway Bridge

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TAMPA, FL — A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 275 near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge snarled morning traffic for commuters heading into Tampa on Thursday.

WTSP reported that the collision occurred just after 7 a.m., completely blocking all northbound lanes. Traffic camera footage from Florida 511 showed extensive backups as a result of the incident.

Authorities confirmed that injuries were sustained in the crash, though the extent and number of those injured have not been disclosed. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene.

July 23, 2024

News: Authorities respond to multi-vehicle collision on I-275 near north Tampa

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – Northbound Interstate 25 near north Tampa was partially blocked early Tuesday afternoon following a multi-vehicle accident, according to FL511 Tampa Bay.

Officials said the wreck occurred at Exit 52 to East Fletcher Avenue, in an area just southwest of the unincorporated community of University. It was first recorded by FL511 shortly before 1:00 p.m.

Following the collision, crews had the two right northbound lanes closed, and no estimated clearance time was immediately announced.

July 17, 2024

News: Injury collision blocks Dr. MLK Jr Blvd., Pettie Rd. junction

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DOVER, FL – A collision with reported injuries is currently blocking the Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard and Pettie Road junction, Florida Highway Patrol revealed.

Troopers were dispatched to the area at approximately 8:36 a.m. and arrived at the scene around 9:02 a.m. They are investigating the events that led to this collision and have not been able to confirm the exact cause of this crash.

In addition, FHP did not say whether the injured individual was hospitalized, nor did they list the kind of people and vehicles involved.

July 16, 2024

News: Authorities investigate fatal crash on Bay Pines Blvd in Seminole

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PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – At least one person lost their life Tuesday night as a result of a collision on Bay Pines Boulevard in Seminole, reports News Channel 8.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said the fatal accident took place at the intersection with 100th Way North, near Bay Pines VA Hospital. News Channel 8 first reported on the incident at 10:16 p.m.

Authorities did not immediately indicate what caused the crash, but officials had at least part of the intersection blocked off during the emergency response and initial investigation. Alternate routes around the scene were advised.

July 12, 2024

News: Injury crash blocks SR-574, North 50th St. in Tampa

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TAMPA, FL – The right lane is currently blocked at the SR-574 and North 50th Street junction due to a collision with injuries that happened around 7:56 p.m. Friday.

Florida Highway Patrol said they arrived at the scene at 8:18 p.m. They indicated that at least one person suffered wounds but did not say if they were taken to a hospital.

In addition, troopers did not specify what kind of vehicles and people were involved.

July 11, 2024

News: At least 1 hurt in collision at Carrollwood

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TAMPA, FL – At least one person was injured in a collision that happened at 10301 Orange Grove Drive in the Carrollwood area Thursday.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene before 8 p.m. They started an investigation and have not confirmed the exact cause of this crash, said if anyone was injured, mentioned any hospital transportation, or revealed other details.

Updates will be posted should more details surface.

July 10, 2024

News: 1 arrested for DUI crash that hospitalized toddler in St. Pete

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 33-year-old woman was arrested for DUI after causing a collision that sent the two-year-old child with her to a hospital Friday.

St. Petersburg Police told WTSP that this crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on southbound Dr. MLK Street South when the driver went into the opposite side of the road and slammed into a tree, which ejected the toddler, who was not properly belted.

The child was hospitalized for serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

July 9, 2024

News: Several hospitalized after 3-auto crash in Sarasota

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SARASOTA, FL – Several people were hospitalized after a three-vehicle collision Sunday, ABC Action News reported.

This crash happened before 4 p.m. at the Fruitville Road and Vic Edwards Road intersection. Police said one person suffered serious injuries.

Officials shut down the west and eastbound lanes of Fruitville for their investigation and the scene clearance process.