Articles Tagged with Hillsborough County

WIMAUMA, FL – Five people lost their lives after a Toyota Tacoma driver had traveled west on SR-674, leading to a head-on with two vehicles on Sunday. 

It is not immediately clear why the 29-year-old man (the driver of the Toyota Tacoma) had gone into the opposite lanes, WTSP said. A Chevy Silverado pickup truck was struck first. Then, a Chevy S-10 driver behind the Silverado struck debris from the initial crash and crashed into a ditch after trying to avoid the collision. 

The Chevy S-10 driver and one passenger from the Silverado truck were unharmed, while a 40-year-old occupant from the Silverado was seriously hurt. 

RIVERVIEW, FL – At least one person sustained injuries when they were hit by a driver who fled the scene before 6:15 p.m. Thursday. 

Hillsborough County deputies confirmed this collision happened on the 6421 block of South Falkenburg Road. 

Deputies have not said if the injuries were minor or major, said what brought on this collision, or provided a description of the suspect and their vehicle. 

PLANT CITY, FL – A pedestrian sustained serious injuries after he was struck by a pickup truck driver who then fled the scene on FL 574 around 8:40 p.m. Saturday.

WTSP said the unidentified pedestrian was sent to a hospital for treatment. 

The Chevrolet Silverado driver — 27-year-old Mauro Alfanso Caalmaez of Plant City — returned to the scene two hours later. He was arrested and charged with “leaving the scene of a crash with serious injury and driving with no license.” 

RIVERVIEW, FL – No one was injured in a collision that took place on the 3723 block of South U.S. Highway 301 Friday. 

Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene after 5:30 p.m. It is not immediately clear what led to this crash, nor have officials revealed the number of people and vehicles involved. 

More details will be provided as it becomes available. 

DOVER, FL – Hillsborough County deputies confirmed that at least one person sustained injuries in a collision at the North Dover Road and Walden Sheffield Road junction Wednesday. 

Deputies arrived at the scene before 7 p.m. They have not indicated what led to this collision or specified the severity of injuries. 

Updates will be revealed should they become available. 

GIBSONTON, FL – Florida Highway Patrol has confirmed that a 22-year-old man lost his life in a fatal wreck that happened at the U.S. 41 and Ohio Street junction Monday. 

WFLA revealed the deadly collision happened when the 22-year-old man, operating a Chevrolet pickup truck, did not stop for a stopped school bus. Three pickup trucks were waiting for children to get off the bus, and because the 22-year-old man did not slow down, he collided with one pickup truck, which resulted in a domino effect collision. 

The 22-year-old man, only identified as a Ruskin resident, succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene after his truck overturned. 

SEFFNER, FL – Three people were hospitalized, and one person succumbed to fatal injuries after their vehicle crashed into a tree on Sligh Avenue Monday. 

There has been no update on the current conditions of the people, nor have Hillsborough County deputies released the name of the person who passed away, according to WFLA. 

Additional information will be provided as it becomes publicly available. 

GIBSONTON, FL – Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that one life was claimed in a collision at the U.S. 41 and Ohio Street junction Monday. 

Troopers were made aware of the crash at 3:46 p.m. and arrived at the scene at 4:13 p.m. They are investigating the details and have not indicated what led to this wreck or released the name of the person who passed away. 

More information will be posted to this developing story as it becomes available. 

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — Hillsborough County deputies shut down the I-4 eastbound on-ramp due to an injury crash reported before 6 p.m. Thursday. 

This collision took place along the North U.S. Highway 301 in the East Lake-Orient Park district. 

Officials have not disclosed how the collision occurred, listed how many people and vehicles were involved, or if the wounds were minor or major. 

PLANT CITY, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a crash that happened in the Hopewell neighborhood before 8 p.m. Monday. 

Hillsborough County deputies indicated that the collision occurred at the James L. Redman Parkway and West State Road 60 intersection. Officials have not said if the injuries were minor or major, said how many people and vehicles were involved, and what exactly led to this crash. 

Our newsroom will keep an eye out for any details that come our way and provide updates as they become publicly available.