If you have ever been stuck sitting in Tampa Bay traffic, sometimes these interruptions are caused by car fires. While that may sound unbelievable, officials have confirmed that FHP Troop C, which covers Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Citrus, Hernando, and Sumter counties, responded to 475 car fires with the past two…
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News: Hillsborough Co. deputies investigate injury crash in Quail Run
TAMPA, FL – Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a crash in the Quail Run neighborhood that resulted in at least one suffering injuries Monday. Deputies responded to the scene — the 3400 block of West Bearss Avenue — before 7 p.m. The circumstances leading up to this collision have not…
News: Alleged impaired driver rear-ends FHP car
TAMPA, FL – A driver of a Kia Forte was said to have been impaired when he crashed his Kia Forte into the back of a FHP patrol car, injuring himself, his passenger, and the trooper. This collision happened before 4:45 a.m. Saturday on I-275 North, Click Orlando reported. Before…
News: Woman’s life claimed in crash near Al Lopez Park
TAMPA, FL – A woman lost her life following a crash west of Al Lopez Park on Saturday, Tampa Police revealed. Police responded to the area of West Hillsborough Avenue and North Church Street before 8:30 a.m. They advised drivers to seek alternative routes as they shut down the site. …
News: At least 1 hurt in Riverview crash at U.S. 301, Gibstonton Dr.
RIVERVIEW, FL – Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that at least one person sustained unspecified injuries in a crash at U.S. 301 and Gibsonton Drive Friday. Troopers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 4:32 p.m. and arrived at the scene around 4:40 p.m. This collision is under review by the…
News: Crash with injuries reported in Del Rio neighborhood
TAMPA, FL – A collision at the East Hanna Avenue and North 56th Street junction in the Del Rio neighborhood led at least one person to suffer injuries Friday. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is now just arriving at the scene and has not disclosed information regarding what led to…
News: Deputies hospitalized after driver causes intentional crash
BRANDON, FL – Two Hillsborough County deputies were sent to the hospital after they were intentionally struck by a driver Thursday. FOX 13 News said the officials were run over while responding to a mental health crisis call. Footage showed Deputy Manuel Santos and Corporal Carlos Brito attempting to get…
News: Injury crash reported in Siesta Key
SARASOTA, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a collision reported in the Siesta Key community before 7 p.m. Thursday. Sarasota County deputies revealed this crash happened on the 1308th block of Old Stickney Point Road near Crescent Beach. It is not immediately clear what led to this…
News: Crash in Lake Magdalene injures at least one person
TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered unspecified wounds in a collision reported in the Lake Magdalene district after 7 p.m. Thursday. This crash happened at the East Bearss Avenue and North Florida Avenue junction, Hillsborough County deputies confirmed. Deputies have not yet said what contributed to this collision…
News: Pedestrian fatally struck by train in Seffner
SEFFNER, FL – A pedestrian lost their life after they were hit by a train on the railroad tracks along South Parsons Avenue near Claire Drive Thursday. Hillsborough County deputies shut down this area for investigation and have not yet released the name of the pedestrian at this time, according…