Author: Youllysses

[01-04-24] Truck Crash Triggers Domino Effect on I-275 in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. — A pickup truck driver didn’t slow down for backed-up traffic ahead of him Wednesday morning on Interstate 275, causing a multi-vehicle crash that caused delays for hours, troopers said. The crash happened around 7:45 a.m. in the southbound lanes near Armenia Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the Ford […]

[12-17-23] Motorcyclist Dies in Overnight Crash in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A motorcyclist is dead after he was struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning near the intersection of South Howard Avenue and West Azeele Street, according to the Tampa Police Department. Around 1:27 a.m., crews found the man unresponsive in the roadway following the crash. Tampa Fire Rescue performed lifesaving measures […]

[12-11-23] Search Underway for Driver Who Killed Man in Tampa Hit-And-Run

TAMPA, Fla. — Troopers are searching for a driver accused of killing an elderly man during a hit-and-run Saturday evening in Tampa. At 6:38 p.m., an 86-year-old man was reportedly walking his bike across U.S. 41 near Honeycrisp Court when he was hit by a southbound SUV, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news […]

[12-04-23] Man Found Dead After Crash in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. — A man is dead after a crash occurred Sunday evening in Tampa, authorities say. The collision occurred at 8:16 p.m. in the 1500 block of Fowler Avenue, the Tampa Police Department said in a news release. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the man’s body, officials say. Lifesaving measures were […]

[12-04-23] 17-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into SUV in Hillsborough County

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A teenager from Riverview died Sunday morning after a two-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. An FHP release said at 8:55 a.m., a 17-year-old boy was traveling north on US-301 when he crashed into an oncoming SUV that had turned at the intersection of Balm Riverview Road. The motorcyclist […]

[12-04-23] Tampa Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Gandy Boulevard

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that happened early Saturday morning off of West Gandy Boulevard. According to a news release, officers responded to the scene of the crash at 1:12 a.m. where a black 2009 Honda Civic hit a man. The man reportedly got out of his car […]

[12-02-23] Two Vehicles Crash on I-75

A Tampa woman was injured on Thursday, Nov. 30, after an accident on I-75, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. At about 2:20 p.m., a dump truck and Ford F250 were going south on I-75 and approaching Darby Road near Milepost 288 when the driver of the dump truck lost control, entered the lane occupied by […]

[11-23-23] Pedestrian Struck, Killed While Attempting to Cross US-301 in Hillsborough County

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A pedestrian was struck and killed while attempting to cross U.S. 301 in Hillsborough County Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to FHP, a GMC SUV was driving south on US-301, north of SR-674, when a pedestrian attempted to cross the highway. The pedestrian entered the path of […]

[11-20-23] 21-Year-Old Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fiery Crash on I-75 in Hillsborough County

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two people were seriously injured in a wrong-way crash on I-75 in Hillsborough County Sunday, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers said at 3:42 a.m., a 21-year-old Wesley Chapel man driving a Lexus IS was heading the wrong way in the northbound lanes of I-75, south of SR-56 when it crashed […]

[11-19-23] Tampa Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash on N 40th Street

TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police responded to the report of a traffic crash involving a pedestrian just after 6:30 pm at the intersection of N. 40th St and E. Ellicott St. Officers arrived to find an adult male pedestrian who had succumbed to what appeared to be injuries sustained in the crash. Northbound traffic on […]