[06-19-24] Multi-Vehicle Crash on Selmon Expressway in Tampa Caused by Medical Emergency
TAMPA, Fla. – A chain-reaction collision involving four vehicles occurred Tuesday morning on the Selom, Expressway (SR-618) west of 21st Street. The incident was triggered by a medical emergency experienced by the driver of a Ford F150 pickup truck. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the F150, traveling westbound, involuntarily accelerated due to the […]
[06-14-24] Spring Hill Teen Recklessly Driving Leads to Multi-Vehicle Crash on Howard Frankland Bridge
TAMPA BAY, Fla. – A 19-year-old Spring Hill man faces reckless driving charges following a multi-vehicle crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge along I-275. The incident occurred when Rolando Joaquin Garza, 19, Spring Hill, driving a Ford Focus, was speeding and weaving through traffic, causing other drivers to take evasive actions. Garza attempted to overtake […]
[06-03-24] Fatal Crash Closes Dale Mabry Highway Lanes in Tampa
TAMPA — Police say one person has died and another was injured in a Monday morning crash. It happened just after 11 a.m. at the intersection of N. Dale Mabry Highway and W South Avenue and involved two vehicles. A female passenger in one of the cars died after being taken to a local hospital. […]
[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 […]