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HOLIDAY, FL – A 32-year-old man was later booked into the Pasco County Jail after fleeing from Florida Highway Patrol and sideswiping several vehicles Monday. 

This collision happened when the man was going southbound on U.S. 19 North and struck the vehicles near Flora Avenue, according to WFLA. 

The man fled the scene on foot after striking the vehicles. As such, troopers lost sight of the man and called off the pursuit at US-19 and Sunray Drive. They were able to locate him thanks to help from good samaritans. 

HUDSON, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a crash reported after 10 a.m. at Tower Drive and U.S. 19, according to Florida Highway Patrol. 

FHP has not yet arrived at the scene and has not been able to provide commentary regarding the exact cause of this crash, indicate the kind of people and vehicles involved, or say if anyone needed to go to the hospital. 

Our team of news writers will return with updates if new developments arise. 

TAMPA, FL – At least one person lost their life in a collision reported in the Egypt Lake-Leto neighborhood Tuesday, Tampa Free Press reported. 

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they had to close West Sligh Avenue and North Habana Avenue to accommodate the scene clearance and investigation process. 

Deputies taking the lead on this investigation have not released a formal statement regarding the circumstances behind this crash, described the kind of people and vehicles involved, or released the victim’s name. 

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.