Tag Archives: Tampa
1 critically hurt in double head-on pickup truck wreck in Sarasota
SARASOTA, FL – A pickup truck driver was left in critical condition after they collided head-on with another pickup truck Sunday, WTSP said. This crash happened before 4 p.m. at the Fruitville Road and Vic Edwards Road intersection. Florida Highway Patrol said the driver, who was critically hurt, had, for reasons unknown, swerved from… Read More »
Man, 30, dies as pickup truck strikes power pole in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL – A 30-year-old man operating a Ford F-150 pickup truck hit a utility pole, causing the truck to overturn and claim his life Monday, WFLA said. This single-vehicle collision happened on northbound South Lake Howard Drive. Florida Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene, said the driver did not wear his… Read More »
Update: Missing boater found dead after Tampa boat crash
TAMPA, FL – Authorities confirmed that the boat occupant who was deemed missing after falling off a 20-foot boat when it hit a barge was found and declared dead Wednesday. Fox 13 News, who released this updated information, said the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recovered the missing person “near the Courtney Campbell… Read More »
HSCO investigates injury collision at University
TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently in the University area investigating the circumstances behind what led to a Friday night crash with injuries. Deputies said this collision happened at the Bruce B Downs Boulevard and Grand Pavilion Drive. They have not confirmed the exact cause of this collision, listed the… Read More »
1 hospitalized, another missing after boat crash in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – One person is missing after falling off a 20-foot boat, and another was sent to a hospital after the boat collided with a barge Wednesday. Tampa Police and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told WTSP this collision happened around 4:15 a.m. near the Howard Franklin Bridge. The U.S. Coast Guard… Read More »
At least 1 hurt in crash along Riverview Regional Hospital
RIVERVIEW, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a crash reported at U.S. 301 and Panther Trace Boulevard along Riverview Regional Hospital Tuesday. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene before 3:30 p.m. They are investigating the circumstances behind Tuesday’s wreck. Since they are in the early stages of the… Read More »
Crash in Tampa injures at least 1 person, deputies say
TAMPA, FL – At least one person was hurt in a crash reported after 3 p.m. Friday at Causeway Boulevard and South Falkenburg Road, Hillsborough County deputies said. First responders did not specify the events leading up to this collision, list the number of people and vehicles involved, or say if anyone sustained injuries… Read More »
Woman, 62, fatally struck by hit-and-run driver in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – An ambulance took a 62-year-old woman to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where she died after she was hit by a driver who fled the scene. This collision happened in the 6900th block of 4th Street North on Tuesday, according to ABC Action News. St. Petersburg Police said the woman, who… Read More »
Speeding driver flees scene after van overturns in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A driver of a Kia Sedona Minivan (who later fled the scene on foot) was said to have been speeding when they crashed into a creek and their vehicle overturned Wednesday. This single-vehicle collision happened before 1:30 p.m. at southbound Old U.S. 41 and U.S. 41, according to ABC Action News…. Read More »
Distracted driving causes crash that injures teen in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL – A 60-year-old woman operating a Toyota Rav4 became distracted by an unspecified loud noise, causing her to go off the road and hitting and injuring a teenager. This collision occurred before 12:45 p.m. last Wednesday off Avenue B Southeast, WFLA said. As the woman was getting closer to 6th Street… Read More »
