Car Accidents

September 9, 2024

News: Passenger, driver killed in 2-auto wreck in Venice

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

VENICE, FL – A driver and their passenger lost their lives after colliding with another vehicle during a green light at U.S. 41 and Seminole Drive Sunday.

Florida Highway Patrol told WTSP that the events unfolded when one driver was going east on Seminole approaching U.S. 41, and the other driver was going north in an “outside lane” on U.S. 41 when both vehicles collided.

FHP said the northbound car had struck a traffic control cabinet, sign, and control mast as a result. The northbound driver and passenger succumbed to fatal wounds, while another passenger was hospitalized for serious wounds.

September 6, 2024

News: FHP dispatched to hit-and-run in Brandon

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

BRANDON, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was summoned to a hit-and-run collision reported at the Laceflower Drive and Williams Road intersection Friday night.

FHP has not yet arrived at the scene and is, therefore, unable to comment on the specifics of this crash, including providing a description of the suspect and their vehicle.

Our team of news writers will add updates as more information becomes available.

September 4, 2024

News: At least 1 hurt in collision in Lake Forest

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a collision reported at Bruce B Downs Boulevard and Norwood Oaks Drive in the Lake Forest area Thursday.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene before 7:30 p.m. Deputies launched an investigation but have not commented on the specifics behind this crash, listed the sort of people and vehicles involved, or whether anyone was hospitalized.

Updates will be provided as our newsroom learns more.

August 30, 2024

News: FHP at Suncoast Parkway crash scene involving patrol car

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is currently at Suncoast Parkway North at mile marker 6, investigating a crash involving a FHP patrol car.

FHP said they arrived at the scene at 5:38 p.m. Troopers have not yet commented on the specifics that led to this collision and have not stated whether anyone was injured or hospitalized.

In addition, FHP did not say when the scene would clear or if any citations or charges were expected.

August 28, 2024

News: At least 1 hurt in auto accident in Brandon

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

BRANDON, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a collision reported before 8:45 p.m. at the North Parsons Avenue and Victoria Street interchange.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, who initially received this call, has not mentioned the exact cause of this crash, listed the sort of vehicles and people involved, or said whether anyone was sent to the hospital.

New details will be added should developments come to light.

August 26, 2024

News: FHP called to multi-auto crash on Sunshine Skyway Bridge

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

MANATEE COUNTY, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene of a major multi-vehicle collision on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Saturday.

FHP told WFLA they arrived at the scene, at mile marker 10, before 4 p.m. Upon arrival, they shut down all northbound lanes for an hour to accommodate their investigation and the crews’ scene clearance process.

The exact number of vehicles involved has not been verified. However, based on a photograph from the Florida Department of Transportation, it appears that at least six or seven automobiles were involved.

August 23, 2024

News: FHP summoned to hit-and-run in Williamsdale Square

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was called to a hit-and-run collision at 10:29 a.m. in the Williamsdale Square area.

Troopers said this crash happened at the 113th Street North and 54th Avenue North intersection.

FHP has not yet arrived at the collision site and, therefore, has not been able to comment on the events that led to this crash, provide a description of the suspect and their vehicle, or other details at this time.

August 22, 2024

News: Injury collision blocks I-275 in Tampa

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

TAMPA, FL – A crash with reported injuries is currently blocking I-275 South at mile marker 53, Florida Highway Patrol revealed.

FHP was dispatched to the scene at 8:37 a.m. and arrived at approximately 9:04 a.m.

Officials have not disclosed the exact cause of this crash, listed the sort of people and vehicles involved, or said if anyone needed to go to the hospital.

August 21, 2024

News: At least 1 hurt in crash on SR-589 in Tampa

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

TAMPA, FL – At least one person was injured in a crash that happened on southbound SR-589 at mile marker 9 after 6:30 a.m.

Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene at 6:46 a.m. and arrived at the collision site at 7:15 a.m.

Troopers did not provide a formal statement regarding the exact cause of this crash, nor did they say if anyone would face charges or citations.

August 20, 2024

News: Man booked into custody after Holiday pursuit-side-swipe wreck

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

HOLIDAY, FL – A 32-year-old man was later booked into the Pasco County Jail after fleeing from Florida Highway Patrol and sideswiping several vehicles Monday.

This collision happened when the man was going southbound on U.S. 19 North and struck the vehicles near Flora Avenue, according to WFLA.

The man fled the scene on foot after striking the vehicles. As such, troopers lost sight of the man and called off the pursuit at US-19 and Sunray Drive. They were able to locate him thanks to help from good samaritans.