TAMPA, FL – Two troopers and their K-9s were hospitalized for their injuries after a rear-end crash on northbound I-75 before 4 p.m. last Wednesday. Tampa Beacon said Florida Highway Patrol was trying to stop a driver on I-4 near Thonotosassa Road. The driver fled the scene on I-4 West…
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News: Driver suspected of DUI runs red light, causes crash with injuries
TAMPA, FL – One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries after getting hit by a driver who ran a red light, suspected of impairment, in South Tampa Saturday. WTSP said this collision occurred at the North Dale Mabry and West Kennedy Boulevard junction in the morning. The driver suspected of DUI was…
Tampa Working to Improve Road Safety with New Bike Lanes | Tampa Bicycle Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton
To help increase traffic safety, the city of Tampa is announcing new “quick build” initiatives, which includes new bike lanes. Ybor City’s Avenida de Cuba (14th Street) now has bike lanes and parking. They are a component of Tampa’s Vision Zero initiative, which aims to end traffic fatalities. These new…
News: Crash with injuries reported on I-75 in Sarasota
SARASOTA, FL – Florida HIghway Patrol confirmed that injuries were sustained in a crash that happened on I-75 North Friday. At least one person was injured. Troopers are investigating the circumstances behind this collision and have not released more details. Updates will be posted to this news blog as they…
News: 2 killed, 2 hurt in Manatee Co. crash with rain, pole
MANATEE COUNTY, FL – A man and woman were seriously hurt, and an 11-year-old and 15-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries after a crash that involved heavy rain and a utility pole. This fatal wreck occurred on State Road 62 Saturday, WTSP reported. The driver – a 43-year-old man – lost…
News: At least 1 hurt in hit-and-run crash in Keystone Manors
TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County deputies said at least one was injured in a hit-and-run collision that happened in the Keystone Manors neighborhood Friday. Deputies were dispatched to the scene – the South Mobley Road and Gunn Highway intersection – around 3:40 p.m. The exact details of this crash…
News: Eastbound SR 64, Grayhawk Blvd closed due to crash
BRADENTON, FL – A collision at the State Route 64 and Grayhawk Boulevard roundabout led to a roadblock on the eastbound lanes Thursday. Troopers advise drivers in the area to proceed with caution. They are investigating the details of this crash and have not provided additional information at this time. …
News: Sarasota Police summoned to crash in Park East
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police confirmed that there was a collision that took place in the Park East neighborhood around 4:30 p.m. Thursday. This crash occurred at the Fruitville Road and North Lime Avenue intersection. Police have not indicated what caused this collision or said if anyone was hurt. Our…
News: Crash in Plant City injures at least one person
PLANT CITY, FL – A collision on the 900 block of East Knights Griffin Road injured at least one person Thursday evening. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received word about this motor vehicle accident before 5:30 p.m. They are investigating the details of this crash and have not provided additional…
News: At least 1 injured near Desoto Boys & Girls Club
SOUTH BRADENTON, FL – Florida Highway Patrol revealed that at least one person sustained injuries in a collision along the Desoto Boys & Girls Club Wednesday. This crash happened at the 52nd Avenue Terrace West and 30th Street West intersection. Troopers have not yet said what caused the collision, indicated how…