[05-23-24] Head-On Collision Kills Wrong-Way Driver in Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A head-on collision on a Hillsborough County highway killed a 56-year-old man driving the wrong way on Wednesday evening, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Around 8 p.m., a Zephyrhills man driving a Hyundai Tiburon was heading northbound in the southbound lanes of State Road 39. At the same time, a […]
[03-06-24] Driver Ran off After Causing 4-Vehicle Crash on North Dale Mabry in Tampa
A driver who caused a four-vehicle crash in Tampa early Monday morning ran off after the incident, according to police. The Tampa Police Department said around 6:24 a.m., officers responded to the crash on North Dale Mabry near I-275. There were no serious injuries, but police said the person who caused the crash ran away. […]
[03-04-24] Speeding Driver Caused 3-Vehicle Hit-And-Run Crash on Howard Frankland Bridge
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Highway Patrol said it is looking for information on a hit-and-run that blocked traffic on the Howard Frankland Bridge Sunday. A camera from the Florida Department of Transportation showed heavy traffic on the bridge at around 11 a.m. According to the FHP, it is believed that a red AMG […]
[03-04-24] Truck Flips on Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Driver Injured
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A traffic crash blocked traffic on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge early Saturday morning. Traffic cameras from the Florida Department of Transportation showed a total blockage on the northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened between three vehicles, one of them being a pickup […]
[02-22-24] 19-Year-Old, 20-Year-Old Killed in Crash Near University of South Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 19-year-old and a 20-year-old were killed in a crash Monday night near the University of South Florida, according to the Tampa Police Department. Police believe “excessive speed” was a main factor in the crash. 20-year-old Fernandez D’Oleo was driving east on East Bougainvillea Avenue near McKinley Drive when he tried […]
[02-01-24] Portion of Major Road Reopens Near Busch Gardens Hours After Deadly Crash
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A portion of East Busch Boulevard reopened hours after a deadly crash near Busch Gardens, according to police. The crash happened Wednesday night along East Busch Boulevard between North 26th Street and North 30th Street, according to police. One person died in the crash, which left downed power lines on the […]
[12-04-23] Man Found Dead After Crash in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — A man is dead after a crash occurred Sunday evening in Tampa, authorities say. The collision occurred at 8:16 p.m. in the 1500 block of Fowler Avenue, the Tampa Police Department said in a news release. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the man’s body, officials say. Lifesaving measures were […]
[12-02-23] Two Vehicles Crash on I-75
A Tampa woman was injured on Thursday, Nov. 30, after an accident on I-75, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. At about 2:20 p.m., a dump truck and Ford F250 were going south on I-75 and approaching Darby Road near Milepost 288 when the driver of the dump truck lost control, entered the lane occupied by […]
[11-20-23] 21-Year-Old Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fiery Crash on I-75 in Hillsborough County
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two people were seriously injured in a wrong-way crash on I-75 in Hillsborough County Sunday, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers said at 3:42 a.m., a 21-year-old Wesley Chapel man driving a Lexus IS was heading the wrong way in the northbound lanes of I-75, south of SR-56 when it crashed […]
[11-03-23] Man Killed in Crash on I-75 Near Brandon After Being Ejected From Car
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A man is dead after being ejected from a car in a crash on I-75 near Brandon on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to FHP, troopers responded to I-75 near the SR-60 access ramp at around 11:52 a.m. on Thursday. A Land Rover SUV had been driving on […]