At 6:51 a.m. on January 29, 2021, a Zephyrhills woman (age 27) was killed in a crash after she collided with a dump truck on State Rd. 56 east of Oakwood Preserve in North Tampa. The dump truck was being driven by a Tampa man (age 49) who suffered only minor injuries. The woman, however, died at the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said she lost control of … [Read more...]
3 People Dead in Fatal Single-Car Crash in Hudson, FL
Florida is one of the most dangerous states for drivers, with over 400,000 car accidents reported statewide in 2019 alone. Many of these crashes aren’t serious, but a handful prove deadly. One driver and 2 passengers in Hudson died after a single-vehicle accident on January 26, 2021. Around 9:30 p.m., the driver crashed on Denton Avenue close to the Pasco County Department of … [Read more...]
Small Charter Plane Crashes in Hillsborough County, FL
On December 18, 2020, the pilot of a small charter plane reported emergency engine failure prior to crashing at the intersection of N. Ward Street and W. Nassau Street. Public information officer Jason Penny of the Tampa Fire Rescue said fire rescue crews were waiting on the runway for the plane’s emergency arrival; however, the plane never made it to the runway. Emily Nipps … [Read more...]
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Tampa’s Gandy Bridge Caused by Distracted Driver
Driving is such a normal part of many of our lives that we tend to feel like we can do it on autopilot. For many, this develops into a false confidence that we’re capable of driving while doing something else. Enter distracted driving—a continually growing cause of motor vehicle injuries and deaths. In fact, distracted driving was the cause of the accident that happened in … [Read more...]
Tragic Tampa Boat Crash Highlights Importance of Boating Safety
Boating is a favorite activity and pastime of many here in Florida, especially when shared with family and friends. As with any activity, there are rules to abide by to ensure everyone’s safety, and when they aren’t heeded, bad things can happen. Unfortunately, a fun boat outing with friends this past Halloween turned into a tragedy when a high-speed crash claimed the life of a … [Read more...]
