FISH HAWK, FL – The Hillsborough County deputies are currently in Fishhawk Ranch investigating the details behind an injury crash.
Deputies were called to the intersection of Fishhawk Boulevard and Mosaic Drive and pulled up to the scene before 1:30 p.m. Authorities are working to learn more about the extent of the injuries that were sustained and the events that led to the crash.
Additional information, which includes reports of citations or charges, will be added after our team learns more.
RUSKIN, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the details behind a fatal crash that involved a driver crashing into a Ruskin home Sunday.
The fatal crash happened around 8:15 p.m. off Shell Point Road West and 32nd Street Northwest and killed four occupants inside the vehicle, according to ABC Action News.
Deputies later identified the victims as Shannon and James Janus and Cynthia and Richard Wilson. No criminal activity was seen as a factor in Sunday’s deadly collision.
LITHIA, FL – One person was left in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision that resulted in pool chemicals being spilled onto the road Thursday.
WTSP said the two-vehicle collision occurred after 8:30 a.m. in the area of Nichols Road and East Keysville Road and called for lane closures and a response from the Hazardous Incidents Team. At the time of reporting, crews were seen removing the chemicals, including chlorine, muriatic acid, and cyanuric acid.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue also responded to the accident scene. At this time, fire crews have not disclosed the exact cause of the crash.
DOVER, FL – A male cyclist suffered fatal injuries after he was struck by a big rig on SR-574 near Sydney Dover Road Tuesday, The Patch reports.
The cyclist, 37, had allegedly failed to yield while cycling and collided with the truck as a result.
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the details behind the collision and has not announced any criminal charges.
THONOTOSASSA, FL – At least one person was killed in a four-vehicle collision that happened on I-75 North Saturday, ABC Action News reports.
After arriving, Florida Highway Patrol and crews shut down the area along mile marker 264 for the accident scene clearance process and have reopened all lanes since.
Troopers have not announced the victim’s name at this time or said if anyone else was injured in the multi-vehicle crash.
DOVER, FL – A 16-year-old teenager lost his life, and six teenagers were injured as a result of a two-vehicle collision on I-4 Wednesday, Fox 13 News reports.
Florida Highway Patrol said the crash, reported at 11 p.m., happened after a 16-year-old boy, driving a Dodge SUV, tried to merge into another lane and struck a Cadillac CTS.
Troopers said the Dodge SUV driver, a 16-year-old boy from Temple Terrace, and four other passengers in the SUV sustained minor injuries. One passenger, a 16-year-old boy, did not wear a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others in the SUV were left in serious condition.
LUTZ, FL – Crews shut down the southbound directions of Dale Mabry Highway along Cheval Boulevard due to a Friday afternoon crash, Florida Highway Patrol said.
At least one person was injured. However, the extent of their injuries, including the exact cause of the crash, is unclear.
Our team of writers will provide more information as it becomes available.
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL – A 51-year-old Riverview man had to go to the hospital after his trash truck crashed and flipped over on I-75 South Saturday.
The collision happened north of SR-56, Fox 13 News said. Florida Highway Patrol said the impact caused rocks from the truck to spill and left the Riverview man with non-life-threatening injuries.
No other vehicles or occupants appeared to have been involved. FHP is actively working to find out why the driver lost control of his truck.
RIVERVIEW, FL – A Hillsborough County deputy had to go to a hospital after their cruiser overturned after getting struck by a pickup truck driver Wednesday.
The sheriff’s office told FOX 13 News that the pickup truck driver had sped through the intersection of Bloomingdale Avenue and Gornto Lake Road and collided with the patrol car. After the two vehicles collided, the pickup then hit another vehicle, which was stopped at the traffic light.
The officer is currently recovering from minor injuries. The sheriff’s office confirmed the deputy was responding to an emergency call at the time of the wreck.
ODESSA, FL – A woman’s life was claimed, and three children were left in critical condition due to a head-on wreck north of Lake Rogers Park Friday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office told The Tampa Bay Times that the events unfolded before 3:45 p.m.
One driver was going north on Gunn Highway when they drifted into the southbound lanes and struck another vehicle.
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