Articles Tagged with Hillsborough County

SUN CITY, FL – A 39-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman from Tampa lost their lives after their sedan crashed into a tree and pole off U.S. 41 Wednesday, August 30. 

Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the crash on Thursday, September 7, as indicated in a report from Tampa Beacon. It is unclear why the sedan driver — the 39-year-old Tampa man — veered off the road. 

Another passenger from Tampa  — an unidentified 46-year-old man — sustained serious injuries. 

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A pedestrian’s life was claimed in a hit-and-run collision on the 4000 block of Airport Road in Plant City before 7:30 a.m. Sunday. 

Tampa Bay Times said that the male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and his name and age have not been released at this time. Plant City Police said that the vehicle that hit the man was a Jeep Grand Cherokee, with damage sustained in the collision. Police have found and identified the suspect — 27-year-old Miguel Rodriguez — and arrested him. 

Rodriguez’s charges consist of “leaving the scene of a crash involving death and driving while license suspended involving death or serious bodily injury.” 

SEFFNER, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision that happened in the Mango district Wednesday afternoon. 

Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene after 4 p.m. 

It is not immediately clear what the exact cause of this collision was, how many vehicles and people were involved, or if anyone sustained injuries.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – At least one person was injured in a collision at the East Bloomingdale Avenue and Bryan Road intersection Tuesday. 

Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene before 5:45 p.m. They have not revealed the exact cause of this crash, said if anyone was hurt, or indicated the number of people and vehicles involved. 

More information will be posted as it becomes available. 

RUSKIN, FL – A Hillsborough County deputy was sent to the hospital after getting hit by a male driver who ran a red light and was suspected of being impaired Thursday. 

This collision took place before 4 a.m. on College Avenue along U.S. Highway 41, FOX 13 News reported. The driver who ran a red light – 24-year-old Eduardo Casto – operated a Hyundai SUV. 

Castro was impaired, having a blood alcohol content level of .124 and .119. He was arrested and charged with driving with a valid driver’s license and driving under the influence with personal damage.  

RIVERVIEW, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was summoned to a collision at the U.S. 301 and Causeway Boulevard junction before 7 a.m. Thursday. 

Troopers are investigating the details of this collision, including the number of people and vehicles involved, determining if anyone sustained injuries, and what exactly led to this crash. 

Our newsroom will be sure to provide updates as they become readily available. 

BRANDON, FL – Hillsborough County deputies said at least one person sustained injuries in a crash on the 1602 block of Oakfield Drive Wednesday.  

Deputies responded to the scene around 2:40 p.m. Officials have not said what led to this collision, indicated if anyone was hurt, or revealed the number of occupants and automobiles involved. 

More information will be posted as it becomes publicly available. 

BRANDON, FL – Hillsborough County deputies were summoned to a crash with injuries in the Pine Grove Reserve before 4 p.m. Monday. 

This collision took place at the Bloomingdale Avenue and Springvale Drive intersection. 

Officials have not said how many people and vehicles were involved, specified the severity of injuries, or indicated if speed or impairment were contributing factors.