Category: Breaking News

[07-01-24] Four-Car Hillsborough County Crash Hurts Multiple Motorists

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — One person fled from a four-car crash in Hillsborough County on Friday that left multiple motorists injured, authorities said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, a Ford Expedition was westbound at about 9:55 p.m. on State Road 574, approaching Forbes Road. Motorists in a Toyota Camry, a Nissan Armada, […]

[06-22-24] Tampa Man With Suspended License Steals Car While on Drugs, Leads Police on High-Speed Chase Before Crashing

TAMPA, Fla. — A man allegedly driving a stolen vehicle with a license revoked for over a decade and while high, led law enforcement on a high-speed chase before crashing into another car. Edwin Carrion-Andino, 39, was driving a Nissan Sentra, which was reported stolen out of the Tampa Police Department, on Polk Parkway when […]

[06-22-24] Tampa Roads Reopened After Fatal Crash

TAMPA, Fla. — One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Tampa. Police are investigating the crash involving three vehicles that happened just before 3:30 a.m. One passenger was pronounced dead on scene, according to police. Traffic camera footage shows a white car flipped over. The northbound lanes of Dale Mabry […]

[06-21-24] Man Choking Woman Near Applebee’s Killed After Hit by Car While Running Away From Officers

TAMPA, Fla. — A man accused of choking a woman in an Applebee’s parking lot is dead after he reportedly ran from police into the road where he was hit by a car. It happened around 2:20 a.m. Friday on West Hillsborough Avenue near Lois Avenue. Officers said they responded to a parking lot near […]

[06-21-24] 2 Hit by Car That Drove Into McDonald’s in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A person was taken to the hospital after a car crashed through the wall of a McDonald’s restaurant in Tampa. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue was called to the McDonald’s on Adamo Drive at 12:22 p.m. Two people inside the building were hit by the car. One person was taken to the […]

[06-20-24] Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes Intersection at E Kennedy Blvd and N Florida Ave in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. – A devastating collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle has resulted in the death of the motorcyclist. The incident occurred at around 9:03 pm, and the Tampa Police Department is currently investigating the crash. The E Kennedy Blvd and N Florida Ave intersection where the crash took place will remain closed for […]

[06-19-24] Deadly Crash Shuts Down NB Lanes of Veterans Expressway

TAMPA, Fla. — A deadly crash shut down all northbound lanes of the Veterans Expressway on Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened just after 4 p.m. near mile marker 8. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 65-year-old man was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle by the entrance to the express lane while a 26-year-old man was […]

[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 […]

[06-18-24] Dirt Bike Rider in Critical Condition After Crash in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A dirt bike rider is in critical condition after a crash Monday afternoon in Tampa, according to police. The crash happened in the area of North MacDill Avenue and West Spruce Street, police said. Drivers are asked to avoid the area as roadways in the area are closed. The driver of […]

[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 […]