TAMPA, FL – A woman in her 70s passed away, and a man in his 70s was hospitalized after their car overturned near the Hillsborough River Sunday.
This single-vehicle collision happened before noon at West Hillsborough Avenue and North Boulevard, according to Tampa Bay Times.
Tampa Police, who started the investigation, said it happened after the man, the driver, lost control of his convertible, leading him to drift to the left side of the road and hit a utility pole before it overturned.
An accident on Monday morning reportedly resulted in one passenger death and one driver injury, according to the police.
The crash occurred shortly after 11 a.m. at the intersection of N. Dale Mabry Highway and W. South Avenue, involving two vehicles.
After being transported to a nearby hospital, a female passenger in one of the cars passed away. A male driver in the same vehicle was receiving medical attention.
There were no injuries to the driver of the second car.
When we think of car accidents, our minds often jump to the drivers. Their responsibilities, choices, and actions control our primary concerns. Yet, passengers—who have no control over the vehicle—can face equally severe consequences.
According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), of the 42,939 fatalities from motor vehicle crashes in 2021, 26,585 were passenger car occupants (63%). Being a passenger in a car accident can result in a variety of injuries, ranging from small scrapes and bruises to serious, life-altering conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or even wrongful death. The physical recovery process can be long and arduous, often accompanied by chronic pain and disability.
Emotionally, the impact can be just as devastating. Passengers may struggle with anxiety, PTSD, and a lingering fear of traveling in vehicles. The emotional scars can affect their relationships, work, and overall quality of life.
Families of deceased passengers can file wrongful death claims against the at-fault driver, whether it is the driver of the vehicle the passenger was in or another involved driver. These claims can cover medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and loss of companionship.
The deceased passenger’s family can claim compensation through the insurance policies of the drivers involved. This may include liability insurance, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and personal injury protection (PIP). An experienced attorney can help navigate the legal process, ensuring that surviving family members receive fair compensation. Continue reading
TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a crash reported in the 5537th block of South 78th Street before 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was just notified of this collision and has not been able to comment on the exact cause of this crash or say if the injured person needed to go to a hospital.
Additional information, including the number of people and vehicles involved, has not been reported at this time.
TAMPA, FL – Police said a driver was speeding, which contributed to their car overturning, ejecting them and their passenger, and leading them to suffer injuries on Wednesday.
WTSP said this collision happened after 9:15 p.m. near East 109th Avenue and North 19th Street, which is east of Copeland Park. After arriving, first responders took both occupants to a hospital for treatment.
TAMPA, FL – A man in his early 20s was said to have been speeding when he crashed into a side wall, leading his car to overturn and to his death Thursday.
Police told WFLA that this collision occurred after midnight when the driver, the sole occupant, tried to exit on the off-ramp and then collided with the wall on South Dale Mabry Highway (between Gandy Boulevard and South Church Avenue).
The impact led the car to roll over and land on its roof and the man to succumb to fatal wounds at the scene.
RIVERVIEW, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the circumstances behind a crash in the Colonial Hills area that injured at least one person.
This collision happened at the Balm Riverview Road and Rhodine Road. Deputies have not listed the kind of people and vehicles involved, specified the severity of injuries suffered, or said if anyone was taken to a hospital.
New information will be provided as our newsroom comes to learn more.
TAMPA, FL – Three people suffered serious wounds, and another person was critically injured in a multi-vehicle wreck on the Courtney Campbell Causeway Monday.
This crash happened before 2 p.m. on the eastbound lanes, WFLA reported. This crash was between a motorcycle, a pickup truck, and a sedan. Tampa Police, who responded to the scene, said the pickup truck driver was the person who was left in critical condition.
Officers started an investigation but have not been able to comment on the events that led to this crash.
ENGLEWOOD, FL – A 22-year-old man lost his life after striking a tree with his car because he failed to negotiate a curve on Manasota Key Road South Thursday.
NBC-2 said this collision happened after 10 p.m. After the man hit the tree, his vehicle overturned and then caught on fire. In addition, the trailer had unattached itself from his automobile.
Florida Highway Patrol, who responded to the collision site, pronounced the man dead at the scene. Troopers began an investigation and have not released additional information at this time.
Dale Mabry and Lambright Street, immediately north of Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, are consistently congested in the afternoon, frustrating drivers looking to get home from work.
Drivers who frequent the area say it can take 3-4 traffic lights to get through, which leads to more backed up traffic.
Population growth in the area has led to traffic backups starting before 4 p.m. and continuing past 6 p.m.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – At least one person was left injured in a collision on northbound I-275 at mile marker 23 along Booker Creek Park Tuesday.
Florida Highway Patrol was summoned to the crash at 6:03 p.m. and arrived at the scene at 6:55 p.m. Troopers have not blocked any lanes, mentioned the exact cause of this collision, or said if the wounded occupant was hospitalized.
More details will be posted should they come to light.
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