Car Accidents

August 7, 2024

News: At least one dies in crash in Tampa’s Egypt-Lake Leto area

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TAMPA, FL – At least one person lost their life in a collision reported in the Egypt Lake-Leto neighborhood Tuesday, Tampa Free Press reported.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they had to close West Sligh Avenue and North Habana Avenue to accommodate the scene clearance and investigation process.

Deputies taking the lead on this investigation have not released a formal statement regarding the circumstances behind this crash, described the kind of people and vehicles involved, or released the victim’s name.

August 6, 2024

News: FHP investigates collision in East Ybor

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TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances behind a crash reported after 10 a.m. on the I-4 ramp in the East Ybor area.

FHP indicated this collision happened at the ramp connecting to SR 585. Troopers said they arrived at the scene at 10:24 a.m. They have not closed any lanes at this time nor released information regarding the exact cause of this collision, nor have they commented on the kind of people and vehicles involved or if anyone was injured.

More details will be provided as our news team learns more.

August 2, 2024

News: Man, woman hurt as driver crashes into Sarasota hotel tiki bar

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SARASOTA, FL – A driver lost control of their car Monday, causing it to crash into the tiki bar at Lantern Inn & Suites, leaving a man and a woman injured.

According to My Sun Coast, the events unfolded at around 3:30 p.m. when the driver, 63, was leaving the RaceTrac gas station. At one point, for reasons still unclear, they lost control of their steering wheel, causing the vehicle to slam into a fence and strike the venue’s outdoor bar, where the man and woman were sitting. The vehicle went on to collide with a concrete wall, sending debris from the wall onto four unoccupied vehicles.

First responders said the female patron, 59, was seriously injured while the male patron, 69, was left in critical condition.

August 1, 2024

News: Injury collision blocks Valrico intersection

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VALRICO, FL – A crash with injuries is currently blocking the East Brandon Boulevard and North Valrico Road intersection.

Florida Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene at 1:03 p.m. They have not arrived at the collision site yet or specified the kind of people and vehicles involved.

In addition, FHP has not mentioned the exact cause of this crash.

July 31, 2024

News: FHP investigate crash in Dunedin area in Clearwater

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CLEARWATER, FL – Florida Highway Patrol are currently at North Hercules Avenue and Pinehurst Drive in Dunedin investigating the circumstances behind a crash.

FHP was dispatched to the scene at approximately 11:17 a.m. and arrived at the scene around 11:43 a.m.

Troopers have not closed any lanes at this time. In addition, they did not reveal the exact cause of this collision, list the number of people and vehicles involved, or said if anyone sustained injuries or will require a trip to the hospital.

July 29, 2024

News: Power outages caused by solo crash in Winter Haven

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WINTER HAVEN, FL – A driver of a gold Honda Accord plowed into a utility pole on eastbound Havendale Boulevard, causing several power outages on Sunday.

This collision happened before 5 a.m., and the power outages were reported in all of Havendale, 20th Street, MLK, and First Street, according to Tampa Free Press.

Authorities confirmed the driver was not intoxicated and managed to escape injuries. At the time of reporting, crews closed 16th Street and told drivers to take Lake Howard Drive so that they could restore power.

July 25, 2024

News: Major traffic delays reported following crash near Sunshine Skyway Bridge

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TAMPA, FL — A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 275 near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge snarled morning traffic for commuters heading into Tampa on Thursday.

WTSP reported that the collision occurred just after 7 a.m., completely blocking all northbound lanes. Traffic camera footage from Florida 511 showed extensive backups as a result of the incident.

Authorities confirmed that injuries were sustained in the crash, though the extent and number of those injured have not been disclosed. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene.

July 23, 2024

News: Authorities respond to multi-vehicle collision on I-275 near north Tampa

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – Northbound Interstate 25 near north Tampa was partially blocked early Tuesday afternoon following a multi-vehicle accident, according to FL511 Tampa Bay.

Officials said the wreck occurred at Exit 52 to East Fletcher Avenue, in an area just southwest of the unincorporated community of University. It was first recorded by FL511 shortly before 1:00 p.m.

Following the collision, crews had the two right northbound lanes closed, and no estimated clearance time was immediately announced.

July 17, 2024

News: Injury collision blocks Dr. MLK Jr Blvd., Pettie Rd. junction

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DOVER, FL – A collision with reported injuries is currently blocking the Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard and Pettie Road junction, Florida Highway Patrol revealed.

Troopers were dispatched to the area at approximately 8:36 a.m. and arrived at the scene around 9:02 a.m. They are investigating the events that led to this collision and have not been able to confirm the exact cause of this crash.

In addition, FHP did not say whether the injured individual was hospitalized, nor did they list the kind of people and vehicles involved.

July 16, 2024

News: Authorities investigate fatal crash on Bay Pines Blvd in Seminole

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PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – At least one person lost their life Tuesday night as a result of a collision on Bay Pines Boulevard in Seminole, reports News Channel 8.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said the fatal accident took place at the intersection with 100th Way North, near Bay Pines VA Hospital. News Channel 8 first reported on the incident at 10:16 p.m.

Authorities did not immediately indicate what caused the crash, but officials had at least part of the intersection blocked off during the emergency response and initial investigation. Alternate routes around the scene were advised.