Articles Tagged with Hillsborough County

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A man who drove a stolen white Mustang now faces more charges after hitting a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle and then crashing head-on with an Uber vehicle, killing two people. 

The 22-year-old man, Leosvany Arias Roman, faces Grand Theft Motor Vehicle charges, two counts of Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement Officer with Deadly Weapon, felony murder, and vehicular homicide charges, along with others, FOX 13 News reported.  

To recap, this collision happened before 11 p.m. Wednesday on I-275 South. Roman had hit an FHP vehicle before fleeing the scene and then hitting a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. New information reports that Roman also had an accomplice with him. The accomplice — 30-year-old Mohammed Ali Pujol — had intentionally tried to hit a deputy with his silver Mercedes sedan. Pujol will also face many felony charges. 

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A driver of a stolen white Ford Mustang struck a Florida Highway Patrol car and then hit an Uber Dodge Caravan head-on, claiming the lives of two people. 

This collision was reported before 11 p.m. Wednesday on I-275 South. WPTV said the events of the crash unfolded when the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol were called to a report of a stolen white Ford Mustang. 

The person driving the Mustang had struck an FHP before fleeing away from the scene. A pursuit was brought about. Authorities again tried to stop the Mustang motorist — identified as 22-year-old Leosvany Arias Roman. 

BRANDON, FL – No one was injured in a collision that happened Wednesday afternoon at Lithia Pinecrest Road and Brooker Road in the Windwood Hills neighborhood. 

The Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene after 2:30 p.m. They are trying to pinpoint the events leading up to this crash and have not specified other details, including the kind of people and vehicles involved. 

New information will be posted should it become available. 

BALM, FL – At least one person was injured in a crash west of the University Of Florida-Gulf Coast Research And Education Center Thursday. 

Before 5:30 p.m., the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a collision at the Carlton Lake Road and County Road 672 junction. They are investigating the specifics of this crash and have not yet revealed the type of occupants and vehicles involved or listed any citations or pending charges. 

Additional information will be added to this news blog should it emerge. 

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were injured after their Acura TL was hit by an alleged DUI driver Thursday. 

FOX 13 News said this collision took place around 1:45 a.m. on SR-589 North. Ramon Luis Rivera, who was the driver suspected of impairment, drove in the wrong direction, going south on SR-589 North. Rivera collided with the Acura, sustaining minor wounds. Authorities later arrested him for “DUI involving serious injury.” 

Florida Highway Patrol did not specify on which side Rivera hit the Acura, only stating it was nearly struck head-on. Regardless, the man and woman, both Trinity residents, sustained serious wounds. Florida Highway Patrol did not say if the woman was transported to a hospital but did confirm the man was. 

BRANDON, FL – Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a crash at Providence Lakes Boulevard and Providence Road junction that injured at least one person Wednesday. 

Deputies arrived at the scene at 6:45 p.m. It is not immediately clear what led to this collision. Deputies have also not specified the severity of injuries sustained or revealed the kind of people and vehicles involved. 

Additional information will be provided as our newsroom comes to learn more. 

RUSKIN, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a collision reported at the U.S. 41 and 19th Avenue Northeast Tuesday night. 

Florida Highway Patrol was summoned to the scene around 6:07 p.m. and arrived at the scene before 6:30 p.m. They are investigating the exact details leading up to this crash and have not indicated other details at this time. 

This newsblog will be updated accordingly as more information becomes available. 

BRANDON, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision reported south of McLane Middle School Friday afternoon. 

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the North Parsons Avenue and West Morgan Street junction after 5 p.m. They are investigating the exact details of this collision and have not provided more details at this time.