TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened overnight after a driver fled from a traffic stop and crashed into several vehicles, killing one person and injuring two others, according to the Tampa Police Department.<\/p>\n
Tampa deadly hit-and-run <\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
Police said the crash happened in the Ybor City area around 11:15 p.m. Saturday near East 28th Avenue and 13th Street.<\/p>\n
The driver of a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche truck fled from a traffic stop and continued eastbound on East 28th Avenue. Officers did not pursue the vehicle, TPD said.<\/p>\n
The driver hit two unoccupied vehicles before running a stop sign and crashing into a Nissan SUV. The impact sent the SUV into a pole, according to police.<\/p>\n
Police said the driver of the Chevrolet Avalanche got out and ran from the scene.<\/p>\n
Three adults were inside the Nissan SUV at the time of the crash, TPD said.<\/p>\n
Two people suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening and were taken to a hospital. Their conditions were last listed as stable, police said.<\/p>\n
A rear-seat passenger died from their injuries, according to TPD.<\/p>\n
Fleeing driver identity and vehicle ownership <\/p>\n
What we don’t know:<\/p>\n
Investigators have not released a description or the identity of the driver who ran from the Chevrolet Avalanche.<\/p>\n
Authorities have not confirmed the name of the passenger who died or identified the two injured adults.<\/p>\n
Tampa police seek information <\/p>\n
What you can do:<\/p>\n
Detectives are following leads to identify the driver and are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact TPD at 813-213-6130. Callers should reference case No. 26-641095.<\/p>\n
The investigation remains active. Police said additional information may be released as it becomes available.<\/p>\n
The Source: The information in this story was provided by the Tampa Police Department.<\/p>\n
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