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RUSKIN, FL – A 25-year-old man faces DU charges after he crashed into a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office car, sending the deputy to a hospital Saturday. 

HCSO said the events unfolded around 10:30 p.m. when the 25-year-old man, identified as Uriel Garcia Nestor, had ran a stop sign at 15th Street Southeast and then struck the deputy’s vehicle, a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, on westbound East College Avenue, which caused it to roll over numerous times and the deputy to be thrown from the vehicle. 

HSCO said the deputy, identified as 47-year-old Ivan Clark, received a call concerning a reckless driver and came into the area to investigate. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A driver of a white Ford Ranger was ejected from their vehicle after colliding with a silver Infiniti sedan, which led to their death Wednesday. 

The St. Petersburg Police Department told WTSP this crash happened around 10 a.m. at the 51st Street South and Central Avenue Southjunction. Upon arriving, officers shut down both directions for five hours, and an ambulance took the Infinity driver, who was hospitalized for serious wounds. 

All closures have been lifted since. 

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TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a crash that took place outside a McDonalds, which involved one of their own deputies Wednesday. 

This collision happened around 6:30 a.m. along the Interbay Boulevard and South Dale Mabry Highway junction, WFLA indicated in a report. 

Video footage showcased that at least four deputy vehicles were on site, as well as one fire truck engine. 

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TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances behind a collision reported Tuesday evening at South 50th Street and Causeway Boulevard. 

FHP has not yet arrived at the scene, mentioned the types of individuals and people involved, indicated if anyone was injured or taken to the hospital, or specified the exact cause of this crash. 

In addition, troopers did not list any pending citations or charges. 

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VENICE, FL – A driver and their passenger lost their lives after colliding with another vehicle during a green light at U.S. 41 and Seminole Drive Sunday. 

Florida Highway Patrol told WTSP that the events unfolded when one driver was going east on Seminole approaching U.S. 41, and the other driver was going north in an “outside lane” on U.S. 41 when both vehicles collided. 

FHP said the northbound car had struck a traffic control cabinet, sign, and control mast as a result. The northbound driver and passenger succumbed to fatal wounds, while another passenger was hospitalized for serious wounds. 

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BRANDON, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was summoned to a hit-and-run collision reported at the Laceflower Drive and Williams Road intersection Friday night. 

FHP has not yet arrived at the scene and is, therefore, unable to comment on the specifics of this crash, including providing a description of the suspect and their vehicle. 

Our team of news writers will add updates as more information becomes available. 

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TAMPA, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a collision reported at Bruce B Downs Boulevard and Norwood Oaks Drive in the Lake Forest area Thursday. 

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene before 7:30 p.m. Deputies launched an investigation but have not commented on the specifics behind this crash, listed the sort of people and vehicles involved, or whether anyone was hospitalized. 

Updates will be provided as our newsroom learns more. 

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TAMPA, FL – Florida Highway Patrol is currently at Suncoast Parkway North at mile marker 6, investigating a crash involving a FHP patrol car. 

FHP said they arrived at the scene at 5:38 p.m. Troopers have not yet commented on the specifics that led to this collision and have not stated whether anyone was injured or hospitalized. 

In addition, FHP did not say when the scene would clear or if any citations or charges were expected. 

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BRANDON, FL – At least one person suffered injuries in a collision reported before 8:45 p.m. at the North Parsons Avenue and Victoria Street interchange. 

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, who initially received this call, has not mentioned the exact cause of this crash, listed the sort of vehicles and people involved, or said whether anyone was sent to the hospital. 

New details will be added should developments come to light. 

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MANATEE COUNTY, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene of a major multi-vehicle collision on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Saturday. 

FHP told WFLA they arrived at the scene, at mile marker 10, before 4 p.m. Upon arrival, they shut down all northbound lanes for an hour to accommodate their investigation and the crews’ scene clearance process. 

The exact number of vehicles involved has not been verified. However, based on a photograph from the Florida Department of Transportation, it appears that at least six or seven automobiles were involved. 

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