Category: Breaking News

[05-23-24] Head-On Collision Kills Wrong-Way Driver in Hillsborough County

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A head-on collision on a Hillsborough County highway killed a 56-year-old man driving the wrong way on Wednesday evening, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Around 8 p.m., a Zephyrhills man driving a Hyundai Tiburon was heading northbound in the southbound lanes of State Road 39. At the same time, a […]

[05-23-24] Pedestrian Hit, Killed Near Crosswalk in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car while trying to cross a street on Thursday morning, according to police. The Tampa Police Department responded to the crash on Nebraska Avenue just after 5:30 a.m. Officials said a man in his late 20s was trying to cross North Nebraska Avenue, […]

[05-21-24] 4 Hospitalized After 3-Vehicle Crash on Courtney Campbell Causeway

TAMPA, Fla. – Four people were taken to a local hospital on Monday afternoon after a sedan, pickup truck and motorcycle crashed on the Courtney Campbell Causeway, according to police. Tampa police are investigating the three-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes before the bridge’s incline. The crash happened just before 2 p.m., according to authorities. […]

[05-20-24] Hillsborough County Deputies Searching for Suspected Hit-And-Run Driver

Deputies are searching for a suspect involved in a serious hit-and-run crash on Friday night. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect driving a Ford Explorer with FL tag LYXC39 took off after causing a crash at N 50th St and E Sligh Ave around 9:42 p.m. Officials say the suspect did not […]

[05-20-24] Tampa Man Killed in Fiery Motorcycle Crash on Gandy Bridge

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa man was killed late Saturday night after crashing his motorcycle on the Gandy Bridge, troopers said. The Florida Highway Patrol said at 10:45 p.m., a 33-year-old Tampa man was driving on the Gandy Bridge toward Hillsborough County at a “very high speed.” Troopers said things turned deadly when he […]

[05-16-24] Woman Struck, Killed by Vehicle in Tampa

TAMPA – Tampa police are investigating a deadly crash at the intersection of S. Carter Street and W. Julia Street. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived at the scene, the woman was pronounced dead. W. Julia Street is closed between S. MacDill Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard. No […]

[03-20-24] Semi-Truck Drivers Injured After Crashing Into One Another on I-75 in Hillsborough County

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two semi-truck drivers were injured in a crash that caused traffic delays on northbound Interstate 75 on Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. According to FHP, the crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. near the Selmon Expressway. Troopers said the two semi-trucks crashed into one another, causing diesel to spill across […]

[03-07-24] Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit by Car in Temple Terrace

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A bicyclist died early Monday morning after being hit by a car in Temple Terrace, according to police. A person on a motorized bike was hit by a car in the area of East Fowler Avenue and North Drive, according to police. The bicyclist died from his injuries at the scene. […]

[03-06-24] Driver Ran off After Causing 4-Vehicle Crash on North Dale Mabry in Tampa

A driver who caused a four-vehicle crash in Tampa early Monday morning ran off after the incident, according to police. The Tampa Police Department said around 6:24 a.m., officers responded to the crash on North Dale Mabry near I-275. There were no serious injuries, but police said the person who caused the crash ran away. […]

[03-04-24] Speeding Driver Caused 3-Vehicle Hit-And-Run Crash on Howard Frankland Bridge

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Highway Patrol said it is looking for information on a hit-and-run that blocked traffic on the Howard Frankland Bridge Sunday. A camera from the Florida Department of Transportation showed heavy traffic on the bridge at around 11 a.m. According to the FHP, it is believed that a red AMG […]