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TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances behind a crash reported after 10 a.m. on the I-4 ramp in the East Ybor area. 

FHP indicated this collision happened at the ramp connecting to SR 585. Troopers said they arrived at the scene at 10:24 a.m. They have not closed any lanes at this time nor released information regarding the exact cause of this collision, nor have they commented on the kind of people and vehicles involved or if anyone was injured. 

More details will be provided as our news team learns more. 

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – Northbound Interstate 25 near north Tampa was partially blocked early Tuesday afternoon following a multi-vehicle accident, according to FL511 Tampa Bay.

Officials said the wreck occurred at Exit 52 to East Fletcher Avenue, in an area just southwest of the unincorporated community of University. It was first recorded by FL511 shortly before 1:00 p.m.

Following the collision, crews had the two right northbound lanes closed, and no estimated clearance time was immediately announced.

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – At least one person lost their life Tuesday night as a result of a collision on Bay Pines Boulevard in Seminole, reports News Channel 8.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said the fatal accident took place at the intersection with 100th Way North, near Bay Pines VA Hospital. News Channel 8 first reported on the incident at 10:16 p.m.

Authorities did not immediately indicate what caused the crash, but officials had at least part of the intersection blocked off during the emergency response and initial investigation. Alternate routes around the scene were advised.

TAMPA, FL – The right lane is currently blocked at the SR-574 and North 50th Street junction due to a collision with injuries that happened around 7:56 p.m. Friday. 

Florida Highway Patrol said they arrived at the scene at 8:18 p.m. They indicated that at least one person suffered wounds but did not say if they were taken to a hospital. 

In addition, troopers did not specify what kind of vehicles and people were involved. 

TAMPA, FL – At least one person was injured in a collision that happened at 10301 Orange Grove Drive in the Carrollwood area Thursday.  

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene before 8 p.m. They started an investigation and have not confirmed the exact cause of this crash, said if anyone was injured, mentioned any hospital transportation, or revealed other details. 

Updates will be posted should more details surface. 

TAMPA, FL – A 30-year-old man operating a Ford F-150 pickup truck lost control of his vehicle and hit a utility pole, leading it to overturn and claiming his life Monday. 

This solo crash happened on northbound South Howard Drive, WFLA said. Florida Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene, confirmed the driver did not wear a seatbelt and died from his injuries at the scene.