Tag Archives: Tampa
SUV driver fatally hits female pedestrian in Bradenton
BRADENTON, FL – A woman crossing the southbound lanes of 9th Street East was struck by a 61-year-old Bradenton man driving an SUV Saturday, March 2, leading to her death. This crash happened around 10:45 p.m., according to FOX13 News. While the Florida Highway Patrol has launched an investigation, officials have not specified any… Read More »
U-turn attempt leads to crash with wall in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A 41-year-old man driving a 2018 Dodge pickup truck tried to make a U-turn on the Selmon Expressway Connector but ended up crashing into a concrete barrier wall Thursday. The crash happened around 9 a.m., and the pickup truck split in half and then caught on fire as a result, according… Read More »
1 life claimed in fiery two-vehicle wreck at Tampa junction
TAMPA, FL – One person succumbed to fatal wounds when two cars collided, striking a utility pole and causing one of the vehicles to catch fire Tuesday. WTSP said this collision took place around 5:30 p.m. near the West Waters Avenue and North Boulevard junction. The person who passed away was found inside a… Read More »
Hit-and-run suspect arrested after 4-auto wreck in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A driver struck three other vehicles on North Dale Mabry and tried to flee the scene but was apprehended by police Monday. ABC Action News said this collision happened before 6:30 p.m. near I-275. Tampa Police booked the suspect into custody and indicated they tried to take the suspect’s dog to… Read More »
1 teen hurt, another killed when boat collides with St. Pete dock
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – One 15-year-old boy sustained injuries, and another 15-year-old boy was killed when their 18-foot boat crashed into a dock Sunday. St. Petersburg Police told MySunCoast that at around 4:30 p.m., crews were summoned to Bayshore Blvd and Connecticut Avenue. First responders were able to pull the boat operator and his… Read More »
Update: St. Pete police arrest man for allegedly running over brother
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – On Thursday, St. Petersburg Police arrested 34-year-old Tyree Gland, who is believed to have intentionally run over his brother with a vehicle, ABC Action News said. To recap, this collision took place around 2:45 a.m. at the 7th Avenue South and 12th Street South intersection near Campbell Park. Authorities say… Read More »
Update: St. Pete police ID suspect responsible for fatally hitting man
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – As of Wednesday, St. Petersburg Police has confirmed that it was a 34-year-old man who was responsible for fatally hitting his brother with his car. To recap, this incident happened at 2:45 a.m. at the 7th Avenue South and 12th Street South intersection on Monday. ABC Action News said the… Read More »
Motorcyclist killed after driver attempts U-turn at Oldsmar junction
OLDSMAR, FL – A 73-year-old man driving a 2006 gold Cadillac turned to make a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the motorcyclist’s death Sunday. This collision happened before 9:45 a.m. at the Tampa Road and Oak Leaf Boulevard junction. WFLA said the motorcyclist, operating a 2012 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, was going… Read More »
Male pedestrian, 35, fatally struck by driver in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – St. Petersburg Police said a pedestrian, a 35-year-old man, lost his life after he was intentionally hit by a vehicle along the St. Pete Skatepark Monday. This crash happened before 2:45 a.m. at the 7th Avenue South and 12th Street South intersection, according to FOX 13 News. The victim —… Read More »
County fire crews put out semi-truck fire outside Tampa Walmart
TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue were able to extinguish the flames of a semi-truck outside of Walmart Supercenter on Gunn Highway Thursday. At around 8:30 p.m., a 911 caller said smoke started coming from the tractor-trailer (carrying Walmart’s empty wood pallets) and was slowly approaching the store, according to WFLA. Crews… Read More »
