Car Accidents

August 4, 2023

News: 1 hurt, 81-year-old man killed in Sarasota 2-vehicle crash

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

SARASOTA, FL – One person sustained minor injuries, and an 81-year-old man was left dead following a two-vehicle wreck Thursday.

According to My SunCoast, this collision occurred when the 81-year-old man driving a sedan on westbound Clark Road (also known as State Road 72) failed to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left and collided with a truck hauling a trailer.

Sarasota first responders said the driver of the truck swerved to avoid hitting the sedan, but the sedan initiated contact with the right side of the truck.

August 4, 2023

News: Police investigate crash in Palma Ceia

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were summoned to a collision on the 3506 block of West Obispo Street in the Palma Ceia district Friday evening.

Police arrived at the scene after 6 p.m. They have not said how many vehicles and people were involved or what exactly led to the crash.

Our newsroom will post more information as it becomes available.

August 4, 2023

News: Deputy hurt after another driver runs red light, causes crash in Valrico

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VALRICO, FL – A 34-year-old female driver suspected of impairment ran a red light and crashed into a deputy’s vehicle, leading the officer to sustain injuries.

This wreck occurred at the South Valrico Road and East Lumsden Road intersection after 1 a.m. Friday, WTSP revealed. The deputy was operating a marked Chevrolet Tahoe on southbound Valrico Road when the woman – Brittny Moore – ran the “steady red light” and struck the officer.

Moore had a blood alcohol level of .066 or .068 and was arrested for DUI. She was charged with DUI with, personal damage and personal injury.

August 3, 2023

News: Crash reported at I-275 South in St. Petersburg

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Troopers were called to a collision at I-275 South at mile marker 21 before 6 p.m. Thursday.

At least one lane was blocked. However, that has been cleared since. Officials have not indicated how many vehicles and people there were, said if injuries were sustained, and revealed the contributing factors of this collision.

Our newsroom will be sure to post updates as they become available.

August 3, 2023

News: Injuries reported in crash near Big Bend Professional Park

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – At least one person sustained injuries in a crash near Big Bend Professional Park Thursday, Hillsborough County deputies revealed.

Deputies arrived at the collision site – the Summerfield Crossing Boulevard and Summerfield Commerce D Park junction – after 6:40 p.m.

Officials have not indicated how many people and vehicles were involved and what exactly led to this collision.

August 3, 2023

News: Police dispatched to crash in Forest Hills Village

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were on the scene of a collision that happened at the West Busch Boulevard and North Rome Circle junction in the Forest Hills Village Thursday.

Police were called to the crash site around 6 p.m. The exact details of this collision are not immediately clear, information that includes how many people and vehicles there were and if injuries were sustained.

Our newsroom will post additional information as it becomes available.

August 2, 2023

News: At least one hurt in I-275 crash in St. Petersburg

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Florida Highway Patrol revealed that at least one person suffered injuries in a collision on northbound I-275 at mile marker 26 Wednesday.

Troopers were summoned to the scene at approximately 5:40 p.m. and arrived at precisely 5:46 p.m. They have not indicated what the contributing factors were, listed the number of people and vehicles involved, or said if anyone was hurt.

Our newsroom will be sure to provide updates as details surface.

August 2, 2023

News: Police investigates crash at S MacDill Ave.

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were summoned to a collision at the S MacDill Avenue and Interbay Road intersection after 5 p.m. Wednesday.

This crash occurred in the Ballast Point district. Police did not indicate how many people and vehicles there were, said if anyone was injured, and how the collision began.

More details will be posted as our news team comes to learn more.

August 2, 2023

News: Pregnant woman dies in 2-vehicle crash in Seffner

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

SEFFNER, FL – A pregnant woman died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle wreck that occurred around 6 a.m. Wednesday.

The fatal crash happened at the I-4 and U.S. 92 interchange along Mango Road. While we do not know what led up to the collision, aerial footage taken by WTSP showed an SUV overturned on its side and a pickup truck with a destroyed hood.

Medics transported two people to the hospital, where one – a pregnant woman – later died. The other’s injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

August 1, 2023

News: Hit-and-run crash reported in Jasmine Pond area

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

TAMPA, FL – Officials confirmed that a hit-and-run occurred in the Jasmine Pond district before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Troopers did not arrive at the scene until after 7 p.m. It is not immediately clear what caused this crash, how many people and vehicles there were, or if anyone was hurt.

Officials have also not released information on the suspect’s vehicle or provided a description of the person responsible for the collision.