Tag Archives: Tampa
Man, 32, arrested after pursuit-side swipe wreck in Holiday
HOLIDAY, FL – A 32-year-old man was arrested for driving dangerously and sideswiping several vehicles after fleeing from police Monday. This collision occurred when the man, from Port Richey, drove south on northbound U.S. 19 and then crashed into the vehicles near Flora Avenue, according to WFLA. The driver tried to flee but was… Read More »
Pickup truck driver fatally collides head-on with semi in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL – A 36-year-old man driving a pickup truck tried to pass another vehicle on the opposite lane and collided head-on with a semi-truck, claiming his life Saturday. This crash happened after 3:15 a.m. when the 2020 Chevy Silverado pickup truck driver was going south, and the semi-truck driver was going north on… Read More »
1 killed, 2 injured in semi vs pedestrian crash outside Tampa club
TAMPA, FL – A 25-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly driving a semi-truck into a group of pedestrians early Tuesday in Tampa, leaving one person dead and two people seriously hurt, reports Tampa.gov. The incident occurred in the parking lot of Emperors Gentlemen’s Club, on 5718 East Adamo Drive, at around 4:19 a.m…. Read More »
Male motorcyclist, 19, passes away in rear-end wreck in Clearwater
CLEARWATER, FL – A 19-year-old man operating a motorcycle lost his life after rear-ending a car on the Courtney Campbell Causeway East last Friday. Clearwater police told the Tampa Bay Times that they suspect the motorcyclist was operating his bike at a high speed when he crashed into the car around 11 p.m. Upon… Read More »
Man killed, 2 hurt after getting hit by semi outside Tampa club
TAMPA, FL – A driver of a cab of a semi-truck hit many men waiting along the Emperors Gentlemen’s Club, leading one to die and two to sustain injuries Tuesday. This collision happened before 4:30 a.m., when the driver of the semi was kicked out of the club, located at 5718 East Adamo Drive,… Read More »
Oklahoma man dies as car slams into fence, tree in Bradenton
BRADENTON, FL – A 26-year-old man from Oklahoma City lost his life after he crashed his Dodge Charger into a fence and tree line as he tried to pursue a left turn over the weekend. Florida Highway Patrol told WFLA this solo collision occurred in the vicinity of U.S. 301 and 9th Street East… Read More »
Pregnant woman hurt, suffers miscarriage in red-light crash in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A 37-year-old pregnant woman riding on a motorcycle had a miscarriage after sustaining injuries in a crash caused by a driver who ran a red light. This crash happened around 7:13 a.m. Sunday at State Road 574 and Sydney Dover Road, according to ABC Action News. Florida Highway Patrol said the… Read More »
Right-turn crash with box truck claims pedestrian’s life in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL – A pedestrian succumbed to fatal wounds after he was struck by the driver of a box truck turning right from Main Street to Combee Road Thursday. This collision happened before 3:45 a.m., according to FOX 13 News. Upon arrival, first responders took the pedestrian to a hospital, where he later passed… Read More »
FHP investigates collision on Leroy Selmon Expy. in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances behind a Thursday morning crash on westbound Leroy Selmon Expressway. Troopers said this collision happened at approximately 8:01 a.m., and they arrived at the scene at approximately 8:37 a.m. They did not specify the kind of people and vehicles involved, if anyone would face… Read More »
Crash near ZooTampa at Lowry Park claims at least 1 life
TAMPA, FL – At least one person lost their life following a collision near ZooTampa at Lowry Park Tuesday, according to Tampa Free Press. This crash occurred at West Sligh Avenue and North Habana Avenue. After the crash, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and crews closed the area to accommodate the scene clearance and… Read More »