SARASOTA, FL – A truck driver failed to maintain his lane, causing him to crash into an SUV and leaving him and four others with serious injuries Tuesday. The two-vehicle collision happened after 1 p.m. on State Road 780, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Florida Highway Patrol said the pickup…
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News: At least 1 hurt in crash on Howard Franklin Bridge in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – At least one person was injured in a crash that happened on the Howard Franklin Bridge Wednesday morning. Florida Highway Patrol told WTSP that they arrived at the scene around 7:15 a.m. and blocked two northbound lanes to accommodate the clean-up process and investigation. Troopers cleared…
News: Tampa PD called to hit-and-run crash on I-275 North
TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were summoned to a hit-and-run crash that happened on I-275 North near SR 60 Sunday, according to WFLA. The details behind the hit-and-run crash remain scarce. However, based on what officials know so far, it appears that at least three vehicles were involved. EMS crews…
News: Person hospitalized after moped collision in Clearwater
CLEARWATER, FL – A person was hospitalized for serious injuries after a moped collision that happened on U.S. 19 Friday. According to Fox13News, the events unfolded after 6 p.m. when the moped rider lost control of their moped, which caused them to crash into a retaining wall. Seconds later, the…
News: Sarasota officials called to car-semi collision on Fruitville Road
SARASOTA, FL – First responders were called to the scene of a collision between a red car and a semi-truck on Fruitville Road East Friday. The collision happened after Sarasota Center Boulevard and prompted emergency crews to shut down all of the eastbound lanes and close one westbound lane, according…
News: Fatalities reported after vehicle crashes into Ruskin home
RUSKIN, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the details behind a fatal crash that involved a driver crashing into a Ruskin home Sunday. The fatal crash happened around 8:15 p.m. off Shell Point Road West and 32nd Street Northwest and killed four occupants inside the vehicle, according…
News: Alleged DUI driver arrested after South Tampa pedestrian crash
SOUTH TAMPA, FL – A driver who was suspected of DUI was arrested after causing a pedestrian crash in South Tampa on Memorial Day. According to WFLA, the crash occurred before 3 a.m. at South Howard Avenue at West Azeele Street, which is in the South Howard neighborhood. Preliminary details…
News: Woman, 2 boys hurt in Memorial Day crash in NE Tampa
NORTHEAST TAMPA, FL – A 22-year-old woman, a 3-year-old boy, and a five-year-old boy were left in serious condition after a crash on I-75 that happened on Memorial Day. Florida Highway Patrol told ABC Action News that the young woman, who drove a Toyota Camry car, failed to negotiate a…
News Update: Man killed in motorcycle crash in Sarasota’s Fruitville
SARASOTA, FL – A 35-year-old man was killed in a serious motorcycle crash that happened south of Sarasota Christian School in Fruitville Wednesday. According to new details from My SunCoast, the events unfolded just before 6:30 p.m. when the 35-year-old man had lost control of his motorcycle while traveling on…
News: At least 1 person dead after collision in Sarasota’s Fruitville
SARASOTA, FL – At least one person lost their life after a collision on Honore Road in the Fruitvale neighborhood south of Bahia Vista Street Tuesday. According to My SunCoast, the fatal crash seemed to have involved either a bicycle or motorcycle, which was seen blocking the road. At least…