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TAMPA, FL – A driver of a sedan crashed into another vehicle and then into a fence, resulting in it coming to rest against the fence, injuring both drivers Wednesday. 

ABC Action News said the events unfolded when, before 7 a.m., the sedan driver went from eastbound Bush Boulevard into the westbound directions and then hit the second vehicle — a white car. The white car was hit on its passenger side, and the impact led it to sustain significant front-end damage. 

First responders revealed both drivers were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. They started an investigation and have not released other details at this time. 

TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the events behind a crash that injured at least one person in the East Lake-Orient area Tuesday. 

FHP were summoned to East Adamo Drive and South Ware Boulevard after 4 p.m. and arrived at the crash site after 4:30 p.m. 

Troopers did not reveal the cause of this collision or say if anyone was taken to a hospital. 

TAMPA, FL – A Hillsborough County deputy driving a patrol truck and a driver of a sedan both suffered injuries in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday. 

This crash happened around 1 a.m. on Adamo Drive near I-75, according to Fox 13 News. The events leading up to this wreck are unclear, but footage indicated that both vehicles sustained some significant front-end damage. 

Emergency responders took the deputy to a hospital for treatment of minor wounds. First responders said the other driver was injured but did not confirm if they were sent to a hospital nor provided an update on their current condition. 

TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered unspecified injuries in a hit-and-run crash that happened before 7:15 p.m. in the Palm River-Clair Mel district. 

Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene at 7:09 p.m. and arrived around 7:27 p.m. They have not provided a description of the suspect or their vehicle or shared other details surrounding this crash, including the severity of wounds suffered. 

Updates will be posted when more details surface. 

TAMPA, FL – A passenger of a golf cart is at a hospital recovering from critical, life-threatening wounds after they were hit by a vehicle Tuesday. 

According to FOX 13 News, this crash took place around 8 p.m. at the South Malijo Avenue and West Barcelona Street junction. 

Police closed the intersection at the time of reporting and asked travelers to use different routes. 

TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office revealed at least one person suffered wounds in a collision in the East Lake-Orient Park district Wednesday.

Deputies arrived at the scene — the Highland Manor Drive and North Falkenburg Road junction — before 6 p.m. They started an investigation and have not provided additional commentary with regard to the events that led to this crash or indicated if anyone needed to be taken to a hospital. 

Our team of new bloggers will post more details when they come to learn more. 

TAMPA, FL – A driver of a Dodge pickup truck tried to make a U-turn and then started driving the wrong way, leading him to collide with the wall and sustaining critical, life-threatening injuries. 

This crash happened before 9 a.m. Thursday at the northbound lanes of the I-4 and Selmon Expressway interchange, according to WFLA. The impact led the truck to spit in half and then catch on fire. Part of a beam was scorched, and the truck was heavily damaged. 

Officials did not reveal the motorist’s name, only identifying him as a 41-year-old man from St. Petersburg. 

TAMPA, FL – When two vehicles, one of them rammed into a utility pole and then burst into flames Tuesday, claiming one life. 

This incident took place around 5:30 p.m. at the West Waters Avenue and North Boulevard junction, WTSP reported. The impact led to some power outages. 

The person who died was found inside one of the vehicles when fire crews arrived to put out the fire. 

TAMPA, FL – The Tampa Police Department arrested a driver who tried to flee the scene after colliding with several other vehicles on North Dale Mabry Monday. 

This four-vehicle collision happened before 6:30 a.m. near I-275, according to ABC Action News. The suspect fled on foot, but police found them a short time later. They are in custody, and no one suffered severe wounds. 

Police said the suspect has a dog and indicated they were trying to get the suspect’s pet to a safe environment.