Tag Archives: Tampa
Man, 36, killed in fatal Pinellas Park hit-and-run
PINELLAS PARK, FL – A 36-year-old man lost his life after he was struck by a driver who fled the scene Sunday, ABC Action News reported. This fatal hit-and-run took place around 9 a.m. in the 4200 block of 62nd Avenue. The man, who was later identified as Michael Vilaysack from St. Petersburg, was… Read More »
Fiery rear-end crash in Palmetto claims life of Ruskin man
PALMETTO, FL – A 35-year-old man died Friday after a car he was driving rear-ended a parked semi-truck on U.S. 41 and caused both vehicles to catch on fire. Florida Highway Patrol told WFLA that this collision happened before 2:30 a.m. along Piney Point Road. Officials declared the man dead at the scene and… Read More »
Hit-and-run driver fatally strikes 18-year-old teen in Bartow
BARTOW, FL – An 18-year-old teenager died after he was struck by the driver of a 2018 Hyundai sedan while walking to Bartow High School Wednesday. This crash happened around 7:15 a.m. at East Pearl Street and South Jackson Avenue. Bay 9 News said that the suspect, who fled the scene, was later identified… Read More »
Pickup truck driver fatally hits motorcyclist in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A driver of a pickup truck was approaching a Walmart when he pursued a turn on Dale Mabry Highway and hit a motorcycle, resulting in the rider’s death Wednesday. The collision happened when the pickup truck driver — a 59-year-old man from Tampa — was going north while the the victim,… Read More »
2 vehicles collide in St. Pete Beach, sending 3 to hospital
ST. PETE BEACH, FL – Three people were hospitalized for minor wounds after their vehicles collided near Blinds Pass Road and 75th Avenue, WFLA reported. While the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has started an investigation, officials have not yet commented on the events that led to the two-vehicle collision. The events leading up to… Read More »
Alleged impaired driver steals, crashes ambulance in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A man was suspected of being impaired when he stole an ambulance and then drove away, crashed into a Nissan Altima, and then crashed into a grassy area Friday. CBS News said prior to the man stealing the ambulance; he had already been involved in a collision that happened on I-75… Read More »
1 critically hurt in Tampa auto-golf cart collision
TAMPA, FL – A passenger traveling in a golf cart was left in critical condition after their golf cart was hit by a vehicle in the Palma Ceia neighborhood Tuesday. This crash took place at the South Malijo Avenue and West Barcelona Street junction, according to FOX 13 News. At the time of reporting,… Read More »
HCSO investigates injury collision in Egypt Lake-Leto
TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an injury collision in the Egypt Lake-Leto district. The crash took place in the 3158th block of West Lambright Street and injured at least one person. Deputies did not describe the events that took place leading up to this crash, the kinds of people… Read More »
Man, 60, dies following Pinellas Co. Jet ski collision
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – A 60-year-old man operating a Sea-Doo jet ski was ejected from his watercraft when he struck a sandbar Saturday, resulting in his death. ABC Action News said this collision happened along Caladesi Island. First responders took the man — Gary Nolan — to a hospital for treatment of face wounds…. Read More »
At least 1 hurt in crash at Brandon junction
BRANDON, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash at Lithia Pinecrest Road and East Lumsden Road that injured at least one person Monday. Deputies have not indicted the events leading up to this collision or specified the kind of people and vehicles involved. Updates will be provided as more details… Read More »
