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Man struck by train in Hillsborough County

Ryan French — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:18:47 +0000

SEFFNER – Hillsborough deputies are investigating the death of a man who was struck by a train Saturday.

The accident happened along Martin Luther King Boulevard near Parsons Road around 7PM. Deputies say a white male was laying in the tracks, and the CSX train engineer was unable to stop in time.

No further details have been released.

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Hudson crash leaves four juveniles with serious injuries

Ryan French — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:57:06 +0000

HUDSON – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a serious crash involving juveniles riding an ATV in Pasco County.

The crash happened just before 2AM Saturday on Bolton Avenue near Hicks Road. A pickup truck collided with an ATV with 4 juveniles on board. All of the juveniles suffered serious injuries and were flown to area hospitals. The driver of the pickup fled the scene on foot.

Investigators are trying to determine what caused the crash, no official statements have been released.

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One killed in crash on Tarpon Springs Road

Ryan French — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:17:20 +0000

ODESSA – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash in Odessa.

The accident occurred Friday afternoon on Tarpon Springs Road near Wayne Road. Two vehicles collided, killing the sole driver in a sedan. Two people in a van involved had to be extricated from the wreckage. One of them was flown to St. Joesph’s Hospital in Tampa.

As of 4:17pm, Tarpon Springs Road remains closed.

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Man ran over, killed by garbage truck in Pasco County

Ryan French — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:36:59 +0000

NEW PORT RICHEY – The New Port Richey Police Department is investigating a fatal accident involving a garbage truck.

The incident occurred just before midnight Thursday at J.D. Parker & Son’s at 6725 US Highway 19. A male was apparently ran over by a company truck in the rear parking area, and was pronounced dead on scene.

No further information was released and the investigation continues.

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Clearwater motorist dies in crash

Ryan French — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:02:42 +0000

CLEARWATER – The Clearwater Police Department along with the Pinellas County Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a traffic death.

Just before midnight, a single southbound vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole on US Highway 19 between Enterprise Road and Sunset Point Road. The driver was pronounced dead on scene.

The cause of the crash is under investigation, the identity of the victim has not been released.

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One dead in Hillsborough Avenue crash

Ryan French — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:18:01 +0000

TAMPA – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that claimed the life of at least one victim.

The crash occurred around 2:15 Saturday morning on Hillsborough Avenue between Countryway Boulevard and Double Branch Road. Three vehicles were involved in the collision, killing at least one victim, who has not been identified at this time. At least one other victim was transported to St. Joesph’s Hospital in Tampa.

Hillsborough Avenue was closed in both directions for the duration of the investigation, and was reopened around 7am.

FHP continues to investigate the cause of the accident and has not released any official statement.

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Family member set on fire in Polk County

Ryan French — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:36:38 +0000

DAVENPORT – Deputies are investigating an incident in north eastern Polk County that left a father with serious burns Sunday night.

Deputies responded 127 King George Drive, inside a gated community in Davenport in reference to a son who set his father on fire. The father was flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where his condition is unknown at this time. The son fled the scene on foot, and may have suffered burns as well. Deputies attempted tracking the suspect via canine. Vehicles leaving the area were also checked.

No official information has been released, the investigation continues.

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Pasco deputies investigate New Port Richey shooting

Ryan French — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:39:28 +0000

NEW PORT RICHEY – The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that seriously injured at least one victim.

The call came in just before 1:30 Saturday morning at the Sunset Trace apartments on Rowan Road, off of Trouble Creek Road. At least one male was Bayflited after suffering a gun shot wound to the jaw and thigh. There may have been a second victim, but those reports have not been confirmed.

PCSO has not released any official information.

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Arrests made in Port Richey robbery, carjacking, crash

Ryan French — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:30:19 +0000

PORT RICHEY – Deputies have made at least one arrest in a Friday night crime spree in Port Richey.

PCSO responded to the Lane-Glow bowling alley parking lot just before 11:30 in reference to a strong armed robbery. The suspects fled on foot into a nearby neighborhood.

Soon after the first call, a call came in several blocks away on Cochise Lane. The suspects carjacked the victim and fled in their red SUV.

Moments later, the suspects overturned the SUV and slid into a yard of a home in the 9200 block of Crabtree Lane, and fled on foot. Deputies along with the help of a helicopter and canine, were able to apprehend at least one suspect.

It’s unknown exactly how many arrests were made.

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Troopers investigate serious Pasco County crash

Ryan French — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:28:42 +0000

TRINITY – The Florida Highway patrol is investigating a serious traffic accident in Pasco County.

The crash occurred on State Road 54 and Marathon Rd just before 7:30 Thursday evening. It appears a black sedan left the roadway, rolled over several times and came to a rest in a marsh.

One person was flown to a local hospital via Bayflite. It’s unknown whether there were more victims, or the seriousness of their injuries.

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