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TAMPA, FL – A passenger of a 2006 Scion TC lost his life when his driver ran a red light at the East Columbus Drive and I-4 West junction and collided with a dump truck Wednesday. 

WFLA said this collision took place before 2:30 a.m. The front seat passenger — a 25-year-old man — was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The Scion driver and two other occupants sustained non-life-threatening injuries. 

The Scion driver (whose name was not released) was suspected of impairment and awaits DUI manslaughter charges. 

TAMPA, FL – A multi-vehicle collision on I-75 South near State Road 60 Wednesday resulted in seven people sustaining injuries. 

ABC Action News said the collision was brought on when a driver of a white Toyota swerved off I-75 and crashed into a painted divider along U.S. Highway 301. 

The Toyota driver struck a crash cushion, rotated clockwise, and went back onto I-75. A driver operating an Amazon semi-truck swerved to avoid colliding with the Toyota. However, the attempt was unsuccessful, and the big rig driver rear-ended the Toyota. 

TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was called to a reported crash at I-275 North at mile marker 44 before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 

Troopers arrived at the scene after 7 p.m. and did not report any injuries. At this time it is not immediately clear what caused this crash. 

Updates will be posted when it becomes available. 

TAMPA, FL – One life was claimed, and another was seriously injured in a solo-vehicle collision at the FL 618 and U.S. 301 junction before 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. 

WFLA said the collision happened when the driver — a 71-year-old man from Brandon — traveled west and, lost control of his car and crashed into a traffic reflector and traffic signal support. He succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene, and the female passenger with him, also 71 and from Brandon, was taken to a hospital for treatment. 

TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was called to a collision on I-275 South before 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Troopers arrived at the scene before 7 p.m. and have not said how the crash was brought about, if anyone was hurt, or other information. 

Our newsroom will issue updates as they become available.

TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run collision that happened in the East Lake-Orient Park neighborhood Friday night. 

This collision was reported on the 6605 block of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Officials have not revealed other details at this time. 

Our newsroom will be sure to provide more information as it becomes available. 

TAMPA, FL – A 13-year-old girl riding a bike was left in critical condition when she was struck by a Tampa Police cruiser before 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. 

This collision occurred at the North 22nd Street and East Busch Blvd intersection, according to ABC Action News. When the girl was hit, she fell off her bike. The Tampa Police officer who struck her with her cruiser got out of the vehicle. The officer requested aid from other officers and fire crews. They then administered first aid to her, and medics took the girl to a local hospital for treatment of a broken leg and head injury. 

TAMPA, FL – Hillsborough County deputies revealed that at least one person sustained injuries in a collision near University of South Florida Wednesday. 

Deputies arrived at the scene after 5 p.m. They are investigating the details of this crash and have not specified whether the sustained injuries were minor or major, revealed how the collision came about, or said how many vehicles and people were involved. 

Our newsroom will post additional information as it becomes available.