Tampa

August 5, 2024

News: Man, 64, loses life as semi crashes into Tampa Bypass Canal

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

TAMPA, FL – A 64-year-old man operating a semi-truck plowed into the Tampa Bypass Canal from I-75, leading to his death Monday, Click Orlando said.

This collision occurred after 2:30 a.m. when the driver of the semi lost control of the truck, which caused the truck to hit the concrete barrier before going over the wall. As a result, the cab separated, and the trailer hung from the bridge and went into the canal.

Divers from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office were able to recover the man’s body, which fell 40 feet below the surface and was declared dead.

July 26, 2024

News: Driver fatally hits toddler on bike at Tampa condo complex

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TAMPA, FL – A three-year-old boy took his last bicycle ride after he was fatally struck by a driver of a Toyota RAV 4 pursuing a turn along the Place One Condominiums Thursday.

This crash happened at Pitch Pine Circle and North 56th Street, according to My SunCoast.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, who responded to the scene, said the boy’s mother and his siblings were behind him when the collision unfolded at the parking lot. When the bicycle and car collided, the toddler immediately succumbed to fatal wounds.

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 22, 2024

News: Cyclist, 65, fatally struck by vehicle on Bearss Ave.

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TAMPA, FL – A 65-year-old bicyclist died Monday morning when he was struck by a vehicle at an intersection in the Tampa area, according to WFLA.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 7:26 a.m. reporting a collision between a driver and a bicyclist at Bearss Avenue and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.

Deputies arriving at the scene found the man on the ground. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

July 19, 2024

News: Man, 23, fatally hit by car while trying to rescue dog in Tampa

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TAMPA, FL – A 23-year-old man passed away while trying to save his dog from getting struck by on-coming vehicles Thursday, ABC Action News revealed.

Florida Highway Patrol said that before the man was struck, he had parked his car to help his girlfriend, who was involved in a car. Upon getting out, his doberman followed him and then went into on-coming traffic. Despite the man’s best efforts to retrieve his dog, he was hit, leading him to succumb to fatal wounds.

Troopers confirmed the man was taken to a hospital, where he died, and the driver who hit him, a 31-year-old woman, was unharmed. They, however, did not specify where the crash happened.

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.

July 12, 2024

News: Injury crash blocks SR-574, North 50th St. in Tampa

by Whittel & Melton, LLC

TAMPA, FL – The right lane is currently blocked at the SR-574 and North 50th Street junction due to a collision with injuries that happened around 7:56 p.m. Friday.

Florida Highway Patrol said they arrived at the scene at 8:18 p.m. They indicated that at least one person suffered wounds but did not say if they were taken to a hospital.

In addition, troopers did not specify what kind of vehicles and people were involved.

July 11, 2024

News: At least 1 hurt in collision at Carrollwood

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TAMPA, FL – At least one person was injured in a collision that happened at 10301 Orange Grove Drive in the Carrollwood area Thursday.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene before 8 p.m. They started an investigation and have not confirmed the exact cause of this crash, said if anyone was injured, mentioned any hospital transportation, or revealed other details.

Updates will be posted should more details surface.

July 8, 2024

News: Pickup truck hits utility pole, claiming driver’s life in Tampa

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TAMPA, FL – A 30-year-old man operating a Ford F-150 pickup truck lost control of his vehicle and hit a utility pole, leading it to overturn and claiming his life Monday.

This solo crash happened on northbound South Howard Drive, WFLA said. Florida Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene, confirmed the driver did not wear a seatbelt and died from his injuries at the scene.

July 3, 2024

News: Missing person found deceased after Tampa boat wreck

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TAMPA, FL – A person who had gone missing after falling from a 20-foot boat during a crash Wednesday was found and subsequently declared deceased.

The boat collision, which left another person hospitalized, occurred on July 3 at around 4:15 a.m.

A preliminary investigation indicates that two people were traveling on the boat when, for reasons not immediately clear, the vessel hit a barge near Howard Franklin Bridge, according to WFLA.